When Johnny saw Lucy the next day… He saw there was no longer a little life within her…

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“I'm just saying, you should kill her for this injustice.” The tall, thin shadowy figure of the demon says.

“Yeah, bro. She doesn't deserve you. You should kill her and desecrate her body.” Another demon says.

Johnny gulps down the rest of his drink and lets out a sigh. “Thanks, guys. You guys are good friends. Drinks are on me tonight.” He says as he leans over and pats one of the demons on the shoulder.

“Hey, you want to do something wild? We could tempt a few people to offer their souls for worldly desires?” One of the demon says.

“Yeah, man! That sounds fun! What do you think Johnny?” One of the demon says.

Johnny lets out a laugh. “That does sound fun. Seems like work though…” He says.

“Don’t worry about it, Johnny! I know this kid from a college nearby. There’s this girl, and this kid is pining so hard. I mean, he’s super desperate! He’s this close to raping her. We just need some of your aphrodisiac, and his soul is basically ours.” A demon says, urging the matter.

“Yeah, man! Sounds too easy!” One of the demons says.

Johnny lets out a laugh. “You guys are wild. But I like that. Let’s go.” He says before standing up.

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Johnny sits down next to the young man then looks back at the girl browsing through a bookshelf. Johnny smiles and turns to the young man. “How bad do you want her?” He asks.

The young man’s eyes widen. “What are you talking about?” He asks, denying the matter.

Johnny smiles. “I can help you get her. For a price.” He says.

The young man looks at Johnny and shakes his head. “If you had asked me a few days ago, I might’ve said yes, but now, no.” He says with a sigh.

Johnny raises an eyebrow. “Why?” He asks.

“I’ve been accepted to graduate school in another province. I’ll be leaving.” The young man says.

Johnny frowns. “Do you not want a taste before you go?” He asks.

The man lets out a bitter laugh. “I’ve asked myself before if I was that kind of man. But the future I desire won’t allow me to degrade myself. And you’re trash just for asking.” He says before closing his books and putting them away and leaving.

Johnny’s eyes widen, the impact hitting him in his soul. Won’t allow me to degrade myself… What kind of future do I desire…? He wonders. Johnny lets out a sigh.

“Hey, don’t worry, big guy. We’ll get the next one.” A demon says.

“The next one’s a drug addict. It will be like shooting fish in a barrel!” A demon says.

Johnny frowns. “You guys are getting annoying.” He says as two bolts of burning yang energy pierce into the heads of the two demons. Johnny gathers their energy and leaves.

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Johnny lays on a hill, looking up at a sky and lets out a sigh. The fucking peak of cultivation… I’ve reached it… And I’m still a turd… Fuck… Johnny says, somewhat angry.

Johnny’s phone began to ring.

Johnny lets out another sigh and answers, “Hey.”

“Hey! Johnny! Where are you? Me and Lucy can’t find you anywhere. And the car’s gone.” Mary Rose says.

At the sound of her voice, Johnny couldn’t help but smile. For some reason it felt like it’s been ages since he heard something so melodic. “I just went to clear my head. I’ll be back soon.” He says.

“Well hurry. We still need to tour the city. It’s not every day that we’re in Movie Capital.” Mary Rose says.

“I’ll be back soon. Bye.” Johnny says.

“Bye. Love you.” Mary Rose says.

“Bye. Love you.” Johnny says before ending the call. He lets out a sigh. Life’s not so bad. He thinks before stretching and standing up.