The shadow pouring from Cook P. Jones's palm, after enveloping the massive pile of Spirit Stones before him, began to churn violently, much like a human stomach digesting intensely...

As time passed, the volume of that small mountain of Spirit Stones before him began to shrink at a maddening speed!!

In just a few dozen seconds!

The 16.23 million Spirit Stones piled before Cook P. Jones had vanished completely, devoured by the shadow!!!

Cook P. Jones retracted the large amount of shadow he had released, his face flushed red as he let out a thunderous, satisfied belch!

"Ahhh!!!"

An extremely cathartic roar echoed through the night sky!

Cook P. Jones's expression was somewhat maniacal!

His eyes at this moment were also bloodshot, as if stained with blood!!

Clearly, absorbing such a massive amount of Spirit Stones all at once in a short period was also a heavy burden for him!

After Cook P. Jones let out that roar!

The fierce black dog named "Huck" not far away also howled wildly at the sky several times! As if to echo its master!

"Woof! Woof woof!"

"Woof woof woof!"

Accompanying Huck's frenzied barks, the hundreds of thousands of stray animals gathered throughout the entire high-end residential area all returned to normal!

The ferocious glint in the eyes of these stray animals completely faded!

Their gazes became clear and pitiful once more!

These stray animals manipulated by Cook P. Jones, the moment they regained their senses, all shook their heads in confusion!

Some of the relatively smarter stray animals, after surveying the bloody surroundings, quickly tucked their tails and fled the area!!

And this acted like a signal!

The remaining stray animals also followed their instincts, frantically fleeing the area!

In the blink of an eye!

The remaining hundreds of thousands of stray animals all scrambled to run outside the high-end residential area!

Cook P. Jones, having completed the first step of his plan, voluntarily released the bewitchment he held over these stray animals!

He no longer needed them now!

When facing the "pre-meal water" and "appetizer," these ordinary strays could still serve some purpose.

But against the Security Bureau, this "main course," these ordinary stray animals were utterly useless...

Huck, who had commanded those stray animals, after seeing all its temporary underlings depart, joyfully howled at the sky!

"Awooo..."

Like a wolf king, it began sending off its underlings!!

The large black dog, after finishing its skyward howl, cheerfully ran to Cook P. P. Jones's side, affectionately nudging its master with its head!

After nudging its master, Huck opened its dog mouth and asked in a serious, low voice:

"About a hundred and twenty thousand underlings died, are you really okay?"

Cook P. Jones, whose eyes were bloodshot, upon hearing his animal companion's doubt, let out an extremely hearty laugh!

Then, he extended his large hand and violently ruffled Huck's dog head!

"No problem! Huck!"

"Don't underestimate the legacy of the Night Hunter!!"

"Although the power of this legacy is somewhat extreme, in the past, it was a power that belonged to the Gods..."

Hearing Cook P. Jones's words, Huck vigorously shook its head, escaping from the other's clutches!!

"Fine, you're the master, you call the shots..."

"And! I'm ninth rank now! You can't ruffle my head like this anymore! I have dignity too!!!"

Hearing this, Cook P. Jones's expression grew even more maniacal!

"Hahahaha... feels good! This master will do it again next time!!"

"......" Huck was somewhat speechless.

It raised its head and gave Cook P. Jones a disdainful look, then, upon observing Cook P. Jones's condition, a clear trace of worry appeared on its dog face!

"Your mental burden is too heavy, I'm a bit worried about you..."

Hearing its animal companion's concern, Cook P. Jones closed his bloodshot eyes, restraining his mania, and softly comforted:

"It's fine, just need to hold on a little longer."

"It'll be fine after the advancement, this is the unavoidable path one must take to become a Night Hunter..."

Seeing Cook P. Jones so insistent, Huck said nothing more, silently squatting by his feet...

Then, it silently extended its large tongue and licked Cook P. Jones's large hand.

Hoping its soft, large tongue could offer its master some small, insignificant comfort...

Cook P. Jones, with his eyes closed, felt his animal companion's attempt to comfort him. He silently crouched down and picked up the large black dog beside him!

Then, he exerted a slight force with his feet!

A gentle leap!

"Boom!" The ground beneath his feet collapsed!

Cook P. Jones, holding Huck, returned from the ground of the high-end residential area to the back of the Giant Sandworm, settling down to sit cross-legged with peace of mind!

"Huck, you should lose weight, you're heavier than the last time I held you..." Cook P. Jones's tone carried a clear hint of teasing.

Clearly, Cook P. Jones was intentionally using other emotions to suppress his mania!

To divert his attention!

At this moment, the large black dog beside him, upon hearing his words, let out a very disdainful "Woof!"

"Last time you held me, I was only 5th rank..."

"Converted to human age, I was just a teenager back then..."

Hearing Huck's words, a trace of astonishment appeared on Cook P. Jones's maniacal face.

"So, it's already been that long..."

Huck, with low spirits, lowered its head and lay down beside Cook P. Jones, muttering in a low voice:

"Ever since Big Sister Mao Mao and Boss Owl died, you've never held me again..."

Cook P. Jones fell silent for a moment, extending his left hand to gently stroke Huck's dog head.

"Sorry, Huck..."

"I promise you, after tonight, we'll be like before again..."

His large hand stroked Huck's dog head slowly, over and over.

Hearing its master's promise, Huck slightly turned its head and lifted its eyelids.

"I hope so..."

Before it could finish speaking!

Huck, lying on the Giant Sandworm's back, suddenly stood up, its limbs lowered, a threatening low growl issuing from its mouth!!

The Security Bureau people had arrived!!!

Outside this high-end residential area, thousands of Security Bureau Agents had quietly gathered, completely surrounding the place!

In the night sky above the high-end residential area!

Dozens of fighter Mecha had also materialized out of thin air!

And at this moment, a robust figure wearing a black tactical trench coat! Suddenly appeared on the ground of the high-end residential area!

Walking step by step towards the Giant Sandworm's location!

This figure's stride was resolute, he walked calmly across the devastated ground!

His steps crossed over countless stray animal corpses, treading on the liquid mixture of animal blood and human blood!!

With each step, blood splattered!

He walked step by step towards Cook P. Jones's direction!

"Fugitive Cook P. Jones, is this the graveyard you've prepared for yourself tonight?"