The Carefree Little Immortal Episode 3: The Skeleton Demon Army Chapter 4: Gentleness by the Side

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The alluring woman exclaimed in shock, "How dare you be so ostentatious! Aren't you afraid of attracting a massive attack from those so-called righteous sects?"

The Skeleton Ancestor replied, "Not just the righteous sects. Now that the Demon Lord's downfall has manifested, the people of the Seven Realms will likely come knocking on our door soon. Moreover, those Xuanjiao disciples who came here to cause trouble probably already know about the Abyss of Hell. Now that my strength has been greatly diminished, if I don't adjust my strategy, won't I be sitting here waiting to die?"

The alluring woman stared at him in astonishment for a long while before saying, "You've acted on your own initiative, disobeying the Holy Emperor's orders! The Holy Emperor saved you from dire straits that day and sent Lord Blood Venerable to help you break through the Suppression Platform that Fenxu set up in the Great Swamp. Have you forgotten all of that?"

"It is precisely because I have not forgotten that I have taken this action!"

the Skeleton Ancestor said in a vicious voice. "Only by gathering a large amount of blood and organs in a short period of time can I restore those two source magic pools, build more Hell Demon Towers, be unafraid of the encirclement and suppression by all sides, and allow the Holy Emperor to still see the Abyss of Hell after he leaves seclusion!"

The bewitching woman was speechless.

The Skeleton Ancestor suddenly grinned maliciously again: "Not only Wangze, but now that the Abyss of Hell has appeared, the Demon Clan will expand their reach even further. The next target will be Zeyang City!"

The alluring woman gasped, "Are you insane! Zeyang City is the largest town on the Great Ze Plain, a strategic military stronghold. How can it compare to Wangze? Not only is the city fortified and well-supplied, but it also commands over ten thousand of the Imperial Tiger Head Army,

whose might shakes all directions. Although you have demonized thousands of ancient corpse soldiers, you may not be a match for them..." "Nonsense! Before my Hell Demon Tower, no army is worth a second! The Tiger Head Army is powerful, hehe, that's perfect. I'll demonize them into my skeleton soldiers too!"

the Skeleton Ancestor said arrogantly.

The alluring woman suddenly seemed to remember something and exclaimed in surprise, "That's right! Even if you can win, don't forget that the Tiger Head Army is the young master's precious treasure. Do you really dare to devour them?"

The Skeleton Ancestor fell silent for a moment.

The alluring woman said coldly, "You old codger, if you really dare to devour the young master's more than ten thousand Tiger Head Army soldiers, you won't need any righteous sects or the Seven Absolute Realms to besiege you; he will raise an army to wipe you out first! Heh, when that time comes, he will only send Cheng Zhaoqi, and you will definitely not be able to handle it!"

"How could I be afraid of him... Although that guy claims to have never been defeated, he may not be able to get the better of the Demon Family!"

The Skeleton Ancestor snorted coldly, but his tone softened somewhat.

The alluring woman stared at him coldly and said, "Are you really not afraid? Cheng Zhaoqi is still one of the four pillars of the dynasty, commanding over 100,000 fierce soldiers, with countless talented individuals under his command. He himself is a descendant of immortals, not only knowledgeable in hundreds of otherworldly arts but also possessing numerous rare treasures.

It is said that wherever he goes, even ghosts and gods flee in terror, yet you alone are not afraid!" "In that case, I must have a go at this Marquis of Fengtian!"

The Skeleton Ancestor raised his head fiercely, a chilling killing intent emanating from his unfathomable black eyes: "The population of Wangze City and other towns in Daze is too small, absolutely insufficient for my needs. Zeyang is mine for the taking. Here's what we'll do: you use a talisman to send a message to that brat, telling him to quickly issue an order to transfer those 10,000-odd Tiger Head Army soldiers away. I'll only give you seven days. Once the deadline is up, regardless of whether the Tiger Head Army has withdrawn or not, I will devour Zeyang!"

********* Cui Xiaoxuan slowly opened his eyes. His mind cleared slightly, and he was immediately stunned by the scene before him. He saw brocade curtains and embroidered draperies all around him, their splendor shimmering. He was covered with an exceptionally soft, fragrant satin quilt; the comfort and beauty were unlike anything he had ever experienced in his life.

"How did I get here?"

he wondered, bewildered. He sat up, feeling weak and exhausted, but the previous nausea had vanished, and the sharp pain in his chest had subsided to a slight discomfort.

Shui Ruo, who had been dozing at the table, heard the movement and immediately looked up, rushing to the bedside with a face full of joy: "You're awake!"

Xiaoxuan was overjoyed to see her. He reached out and grasped the girl's soft hand, slightly surprised, "Where is this? What a beautiful room." "

This is Junior Brother Fang's residence, the renowned Marquis of Zhongjing's Mansion, the residence of three generations of loyal marquises."

Shui Ruo tried to pull her hand away, but couldn't, and her beautiful face immediately flushed slightly.

"No wonder it's so luxurious and comfortable, you slept so soundly,"

Xiao Xuan sighed.

Shui Ruo looked at him and smiled, "Of course you slept soundly! You slept for two whole days and two nights!"

"Ah? So long? You...you've been taking care of me, haven't you?"

Xiao Xuan stared at her, noticing the fine blood vessels in her eyes and her tired and sleepy appearance. He figured she must have stayed up all night taking care of him, and he felt both grateful and sweet.

"No, I didn't."

Shui Ruo looked away and said with a smile, "There are plenty of maids and servants here, so I don't need to help. Hmm... Xiao Wan and Zhai Xia are so busy. They just went to sleep. Oh, and Second Senior Sister, these past two days, as soon as she recovers a little spiritual power, she immediately casts a spell to heal your injuries."

"No wonder my injuries have healed so much."

Xiao Xuan's eyes welled up with tears as he held the girl's hands tightly, saying, "You've all been so good to me..."

"But you still need to take good care of yourself. That old monster's attack was really powerful. Second Senior Sister said it will take at least two or three months to fully heal you."

Shui Ruo felt a slight pain in her hands from being held so tightly, but she was too embarrassed to say it.

"That serious?"

Xiao Xuan was startled. He immediately gathered his true energy and found his dantian empty. Then he focused his energy in his Niwan Palace and found that his spiritual power was almost exhausted. He couldn't help but feel dejected.

Shui Ruo said, "Of course it's serious! Second Senior Sister said that move is called the Claw of the Underworld Emperor, one of the old monster's three great evil techniques. Its power is extraordinary. Just think, even my Ice Qilin was shattered by its claws, let alone your flesh and blood body. It's only fortunate that you survived."

"Everyone still has to rush to Jade Capital. I'll be injured for two or three months. What am I going to do..."

Xiao Xuan was filled with worry and remained silent.

Shui Ruo chattered on and on, then suddenly realized something and quickly comforted him softly, "Don't worry, two or three months will pass quickly. And I'll be here with you..."

As she said this, her ears suddenly burned, and she couldn't continue. She suddenly realized that her two hands were still in the man's hands, and she quickly struggled and finally managed to pull them out.

Xiao Xuan was immediately filled with disappointment, as if the cool, smooth, and intoxicating touch of her empty hands still lingered.

Seeing his distraught appearance, Shui Ruo felt a pang of pity, but remembering the moment she held his hand, her face flushed, unsure whether to laugh or scold him.

Xiao Xuan finally regained his composure, and fearing his beloved would worry, forced a smile, "Don't worry... By the way, have those demons continued their pursuit?"

Shui Ruo's expression hardened, and she shook her head, "No, but following Wangze, several more villages and towns have been attacked. There are very few survivors. The news spread quickly, and now all the towns around the Great Swamp are in turmoil, everyone is on edge. Countless people have flocked to Zeyang City for refuge in the past two days."

Xiao Xuan stared in disbelief, and after a long while, said, "The government..." "What? Why isn't the government doing anything? Ah, isn't there the Imperial Tiger Head Army in this area? That's right! Isn't Junior Brother Fang a high-ranking official called the Magistrate of Daze? I remember Second Senior Sister saying that he has 16,000 heavily armed swordsmen under his command. Why isn't he using them at this critical moment?"

Shui Ruo said, "Yes, Junior Brother Fang has been extremely busy these past two days. I heard from Xiao Wan that he has transferred a branch of the Tiger Head Army stationed in Daze to defend Zeyang City and has submitted a memorial to the Emperor, requesting the court to send reinforcements to suppress the evil forces."

Hearing this, Xiao Xuan felt somewhat relieved, but then asked in a daze, "With demons running rampant everywhere, why doesn't Junior Brother Fang lead his many elite troops out to fight them... instead of hiding in the city?"

Shui Ruo replied, "Have you forgotten those bizarrely large skeletal monsters? Although the Tiger Head Army is powerful, they may not be able to withstand them. Master and Uncle both said that only by relying on the high and precipitous walls of Zeyang City can they possibly resist them."

The gigantic demonic shadow, like a towering tower, flashed through Xiao Xuan's mind like a nightmare. His face paled, and he said with lingering fear, " "I really don't know how those guys managed to do that? They're probably even more powerful than my Invincible General..."

Shui Ru chuckled and said, "Not at all, it must be your son who's much more powerful. Otherwise, how could he have chased Cui Xiaosheng, the all-powerful and invincible demon-slaying master under the tutelage of our Supreme Mystic Sect's Lady Ruyi, all over the mountains?"

It was already late at night, and under the flickering candlelight, the girl's smile was truly breathtaking and captivating, instantly stunning the man.

Shui Ruo, who had already returned to normal, suddenly blushed again and bit her lip, saying, "We've been talking for so long. You're injured, so continue to rest. I'm going to sleep too, oh... I'm so sleepy."

Xiao Xuan felt extremely reluctant, but thought, "She's always hated staying up late. She must have slept much less these past two days taking care of me. How can I make her suffer any more..."

He could only say, "Okay, you go to sleep quickly. I'm fine."

Shui Ruo said, "Alright, I'll come again tomorrow morning. There are old women and maids on night watch outside. Just call if you need anything. Junior Brother Fang said that you don't need to be polite here."

Xiao Xuan agreed and watched the beautiful woman leave in a daze. As soon as he calmed down, he felt sleepy and went back to sleep.

The next morning, Shui Ruo indeed came as promised, followed by Cui Caiting and the others. Seeing that Xiao Xuan was in good spirits, they were all relieved.

Li Mengtang stepped forward to examine Xiao Xuan's injuries, slightly surprised, "Huh? You're much better than yesterday! The power of the Skeleton Demon's Underworld Claw is no small matter, yet Xiao Xuan has recovered so quickly, it's truly a miracle."

Xiao Xuan chuckled, "It's all thanks to everyone's careful care and Second Senior Sister's skillful treatment that I recovered so quickly."

Mengtang shook her head, looking at him with some confusion, "If you can maintain this pace, perhaps you'll be fully recovered in another half month. I thought it would take two or three months."

Hearing this, everyone was even more delighted, except for Cui Caiting, who stared thoughtfully at Xiao Xuan, remaining silent. Fei Luo, with her sharp eyes, noticed this from the side and couldn't help but feel puzzled.

Xiao Xuan asked about his condition after being struck by the Underworld Claw last night.

Shui Ruo said, "Luckily, Martial Uncle arrived in time and drove away that old monster."

Xiao Xuan said, "I've already heard about this from Sister Zhaixia, but I wonder what powerful move Martial Uncle used. It must be incredibly mysterious. Tell me quickly."

Fei Luo smiled and said, "I was just busy with a little bit of work. It was mainly Shui Ruo who drove away that old monster."

Xiao Xuan didn't believe her and looked at Shui Ruo, saying, "Martial Uncle is joking, right?"

Shui Ruo said, "Of course! If I could drive away that old monster, would he have caught me before?"

Fei Luo said, "Because you didn't use that powerful treasure before."

Xiao Xuan asked curiously, "What powerful treasure?"

Shui Ruo said, "Martial Uncle is just teasing you. Even with that thing, I couldn't do anything to that old monster."

"You blew off one of the old monster's arms, and you still say you couldn't do anything to him?"

Fei Luo smiled.

"What kind of treasure is it? Quickly take it out and let me see."

Xiao Xuan was itching to hear this and reached out to pull Shui Ruo.

Shui Ruo, however, seemed to have anticipated this and quickly dodged away, saying, "What are you looking at! You've seen this before."

Xiao Wan, standing to the side, said, "I know, could it be the Thunderbolt Pearl?"

Shui Ruo nodded.

Xiao Xuan exclaimed, "Wow! So the Thunderbolt Pearl is that powerful! No wonder you always hide it so tightly!"

"I don't hide it. You all know I always carry it with me. It's a protective treasure my mother gave me,"

Shui Ruo said.

"That little bead could actually take down an old monster's arm?"

Xiao Xuan murmured. "How does your mother have such a powerful treasure?"

Shui Ruo proudly replied, "Of course she does! My mother has a whole bunch of treasures."

Xiao Xuan had long heard that her father was not only the extremely prominent Marquis of Fengtian, but also a descendant of immortals, so he naturally said, "I understand now. These treasures must be love tokens your father gave to your mother."

Shui Ruo spat, "Understand my foot! Of course, my father gave my mother many treasures, but my mother crafted even more herself. This Evil-Repelling Thunderbolt was crafted by her from the Kunwu Stone King she obtained from Liuzhou."

Xiao Xuan's eyes widened. "What? Your mother can craft treasures... Who is your mother?"

Meng Tang smiled and said, "Don't you know? Shui Ruo's mother is known as the Lady of a Hundred Treasures, a renowned master craftswoman, known to everyone in the Three Islands and Ten Continents."

Xiao Xuan's eyes almost popped out of their sockets. He said to Shui Ruo, "Why didn't you tell me?"

“Why should I tell you if you didn’t ask me?”

Shui Ruo tilted her head and smiled smugly.

“So your mother is that powerful. She must take me to meet her this time she comes to the capital,”

Xiao Xuan blurted out.

Upon hearing this, Shui Ruo’s face flushed crimson, and she retorted coquettishly, “Who wants to take you! You think you can just see her whenever you want? My mother isn’t so easy to meet! You’re such a pig-brain!”

Xiao Xuan was bewildered by her scolding. He scratched his head and thought for a long time, wondering, “Why isn’t it easy to meet her… Ah! That’s right, Shui Ruo’s father is the Marquis of Fengtian, and her mother is a noblewoman. How can an ordinary person like me easily meet her?” Thinking this, he thought he

understood, but when he looked up, he saw everyone smiling in a half-smile, and he was immediately confused again.

＊＊＊＊＊＊ In the afternoon, the number of people who came to accompany Xiao Xuan decreased significantly. Even Shui Ruo only came for a short while after lunch, chatted for a few words, and then left.

Xiao Xuan was puzzled. He waited until sunset before finally catching up with Zhai Xia, who had rushed over. He asked, bewildered, "Now that I'm better, you've all stopped paying attention to me?"

Zhai Xia replied, "Who's ignoring you? I'm here now."

Xiao Xuan said, "I know you're good to me, but what about the others?"

"Everyone else is thinking of you too. Actually, I came to check on you on someone's behalf."

Zhai Xia smiled and glanced at him sideways.

Xiao Xuan quickly asked, "Who?"

"Guess."

Zhai Xia sat down on the edge of the bed.

"Why do you always make people guess? Hmm… I can't guess…"

Xiao Xuan's heart pounded.

"Don't mess with me. You can't even guess these few?"

Zhai Xia stared at him.

"Good sister, give me a hint."

Xiao Xuan was never one to mince words with her, and he grabbed the girl's hand and shook it.

Zhaixia chuckled, "It's the one who always calls you 'pighead'."

"Water...Third Senior Sister?"

Xiao Xuan's face lit up with delight.

Zhaixia nodded, "She was worried you'd be bored, so she asked me to come and keep you company. Oh, she said if you can get out of bed, she'll take you outside for a walk."

"Great! I'm so bored!"

Xiao Xuan jumped off the bed, eager to go outside.

"Wait, this is a mountain, it's windy outside, and you're injured, be careful."

The girl took a robe from the bedside, carefully draped it over him, and tied it securely before they walked outside together.

Once outside, they saw the courtyard filled with lush green trees, a truly elegant and tranquil scene. After walking a few more steps, the view suddenly opened up. The entire courtyard was nestled halfway up a small hill. Looking down, one could see pavilions, terraces, towers, and galleries scattered about, stretching all the way to the flat land below. Some were exquisite, some were magnificent, and some were grand. Interspersed among them were small bridges and flowing water, dotted with blooming flowers and green trees, creating a picturesque scene of perfect harmony.

"Could it be that the Marquis of Zhongjing's residence is down there too?"

Xiao Xuan asked hesitantly.

“Yes, everything you can see is here. This courtyard is called Cuihua Lodge. Senior Brother Fang knows that the Empress doesn't like noise, so he said this is the most secluded place in the entire mansion. It was originally Eleventh Uncle's place of quiet cultivation, and it's the most suitable place for us to stay.”

Xiao Xuan looked around and clicked his tongue, “Junior Brother Fang's house is so big?”

Zhai Xia shook her head, “More than that. When you're better and go further afield, you'll see that Senior Brother Fang's mansion is almost twice as big as the small town at the foot of our mountain.”

Xiao Xuan gasped, “Good heavens, the place where officials live is really different.”

“He's not an ordinary official. I heard from Second Senior Sister that although Senior Brother Fang's official rank is lower than Third Senior Sister's father's, his rank is the same.”

The girl said, her face unconsciously showing admiration.

“Such luxury must be extremely wasteful. Do you think that kid might be a big corrupt official?”

Xiao Xuan muttered.

Zhaixia chuckled and glanced at him, saying, "I don't know if he's a corrupt official, but I know many people here are afraid of him. I saw him yesterday at the foot of the mountain; a group of officers were following behind Senior Brother Fang, all of them imposing and menacing, but they were all extremely respectful to him."

Xiao Xuan suddenly remembered Xiao Wan's expression towards Fang Shaolin, and felt a pang of bitterness. He sneered, "The sage said that the noble ones subdue people with virtue, but that kid only knows how to oppress people with his tyranny. He's clearly not a good official!"

Zhaixia said absentmindedly, "But when I saw him speak, he was always so gentle and kind..." "

Danger! Another innocent little girl has been fooled by that kid!"

Xiao Xuan muttered to himself, not wanting to talk about Fang Shaolin with her anymore. He pretended to be nonchalant and asked, "Why didn't Third Senior Sister come by herself?"

"Isn't it good that I came?"

the girl said, a little unhappy. "They're all busy."

"Busy with what?"

Xiao Xuan asked hastily.

"They're all rushing to make things in preparation for the demonic attack."

"Make things? What things?"

Xiao Xuan asked, very curious.

Zhai Xia said, "The Empress said that those skeletal giants will unleash extremely powerful auras, and she's worried that the soldiers guarding the city won't be able to withstand them. She wants us to help copy the guardian talismans, and then have them refined by our 33rd Uncle."

"Copying talismans? That's my specialty! Take me there quickly."

Xiao Xuan always hated being bored and wanted to see Shui Ruo.

"No, you're still injured and need to rest. Besides, everyone says..."

The girl covered her mouth and giggled.

"What did they say?"

Xiao Xuan glared at her.

"They all said you absolutely mustn't be allowed to copy the talismans, otherwise you might create some monster you've never seen before."

Zhai Xia couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"I..."

Xiao Xuan was speechless, his face gradually burning. He remembered that back at Xiaoyao Peak, he had once volunteered to help his senior sisters copy a few rock-protecting talismans, only to find out they had turned into rock-breaking talismans after using them. And what's worse is yet to come. Heaven knows what happened, but the shattered rocks somehow coalesced into a mischievous little monster in the middle of the night. It then sneaked into the alchemy room and wreaked havoc, smashing countless rare and precious materials. As a result, several of the senior sisters had to spend three months in solitary confinement with it.

Xiao Xuan had no choice but to give up, but a sudden pang of anxiety struck him. He asked, "Does that kid copy talismans with you guys too?"

"No, he doesn't have time,"

Zhai Xia replied.

Xiao Xuan breathed a sigh of relief. Only when that dangerous fellow wasn't hanging around those beautiful senior sisters could he feel a little at ease.

"Besides, he doesn't know how either,"

the girl casually added. "

Truly an ignorant fool! He can't even make such a simple talisman, and he's supposed to be Zhai Xing's disciple!"

Xiao Xuan seized the opportunity to slander him.

"No, even if he could, he couldn't manage it all by himself. Think about it, just those ten thousand Tiger Head Knife Shield Bearers alone would require countless talismans. Besides, he also has to mobilize troops and arrange many other important matters."

"Come here."

Xiao Xuan beckoned with his finger, mysteriously coaxing the girl's pink face closer, and said in a low voice, "Why do you always speak up for him? Is it...is it...cough cough..."

Zhai Xia was taken aback, then became furious, glaring at him angrily, "Is it what? What nonsense are you trying to say?"

"Hehe, is it because you've fallen for him?"

Before Xiao Xuan could finish speaking, a pink fist flew towards his head, and he fell to the ground, groaning loudly, "Hey, be careful, be careful, my injury hasn't healed yet..."

"You deserve it!"

The girl's pretty face turned bright red, and she said angrily, "You...you...bastard! I'm never talking to you again!"

She stomped her foot, lifted her skirt, and ran away in a flash.

As evening fell, the ladies were clearly still busy. Apart from Li Mengtang coming to heal Xiao Xuan's injuries, no one else kept him company.

Bored, Xiao Xuan paced back and forth in the room countless times. Remembering the rather adorable little maid who had served him tea and water that afternoon, he was about to go out and talk to her when he suddenly remembered Yao Yao. He slapped his thigh, rushed back to his bedside, took the celadon bottle from his sachet, and exclaimed excitedly, "How could I forget? I've kept you indoors for days! Oh dear! Please don't be angry, Miss!"

He placed the bottle on the table and immediately recited the summoning spell taught by the Jade Peach Goddess. Wisps of light mist emanated from the peach branches, gradually filling the space above the table.

Xiao Xuan finished the incantation, but Yao Yao did not appear. He whispered, "Miss…have you come out?"

Silence filled the room; the girl was nowhere to be seen.

Xiao Xuan scratched his head, puzzled: "Could it be that I memorized the incantation wrong...? Maybe I really did memorize it wrong... Oh no! This place is thousands of miles away from Qiancui Mountain, how am I supposed to ask Sister Peach Blossom? If I keep Yaoyao cooped up for a few more days, I wonder if something will happen?"

Thinking of this, a sense of panic began to rise within him. He suddenly noticed that the peach branch in the bottle had vanished, and this startled him greatly. He cried out in a trembling voice, "Good Yaoyao, please don't frighten me. If you made a mistake in the incantation, please forgive me. Please come out quickly..."

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