The Carefree Little Immortal [Complete] - 10

In the seventh chapter of the fourth episode of Giant Bamboo Valley, taking advantage of someone's vulnerability

, E'yan smiled radiantly and mocked, "I never thought the renowned young master of Demon-Slaying Fortress would fall for a demon's trick today." "

What...what kind of demon is it? You just tricked me!" He Tianpeng roared.

E'yan said coquettishly, "Who tricked you? I told you everything the truth! Ah! But there's something I forgot to tell you, the Wine Spider has another name, which is also its real name, called the Cunning Spider, because they are best at luring and catching their prey."

"You damned witch! Why...why didn't you say so sooner! You deliberately tricked me!" He Tianpeng cursed.

E'yan seemed not to hear, and continued, "Cunning spiders are hybrids, extremely rare in their own species. They can only reproduce by interbreeding with other spiders. And like humans, they are opportunistic, always seeking out the most powerful patrons. The giant tiger spider that weaves this web is most likely its wife. Look, it helps its wife lure food, and then its wife protects it—a truly perfect match."

He Tianpeng stared in disbelief, while Xiao Xuan and Shui Ruo listened with bated breath.

At this moment, the giant spider slowly moved forward, gradually approaching the prey its husband had lured.

"Help me! Help me!" He Tianpeng struggled desperately, but the spider web was unusually sticky and impossible to remove.

"Help him!" Shui Ruo tugged at Xiao Xuan's clothes, her eyes red with anxiety.

Xiao Xuan was extremely jealous and stared at her, saying, "How are you going to save him? Do you want me to go down?"

Shui Ruo said, "You can use the whip to pull him up."

Xiao Xuan spread his hands, "It's so deep, can the whip reach him?"

Shui Ruo looked down and saw that He Tianpeng's location was about six or seven zhang away from the surface of the pit, which was indeed beyond the reach of the whip, and she was stunned for a moment.

As the giant spider drew ever closer, He Tianpeng cried out in alarm and panic, "Save me! Please!"

E'yan smiled and said, "Young Master, isn't your Demon-Trapping Net incredibly powerful? It scared me so much my heart was pounding. Why aren't you using it now?"

He Tianpeng's entire arm was firmly stuck to the net. Even if he could use it, how could he possibly trap that terrifying tiger spider as large as a small mountain? He gritted his teeth and said, "You...you witch, you've harmed me...and you're humiliating me! Once I get up here, I'll definitely...I'll..."

"Take what? You should come up here first," E'yan teased with a grin.

He Tianpeng turned to Shui Ruo, his voice trembling with tears, "Miss Cheng, please save me!"

Shui Ruo's forehead was covered in sweat, and she hurriedly comforted him, "Don't worry, we'll definitely find a way!" Though she said this, she was at a loss and could only stamp her feet in frustration.

Seeing this, Xiao Xuan couldn't bear it and said, "Then I'll go down and see how lucky that guy is."

Shui Ruo looked at the giant spider, completely lost, and said, "But... but that's too dangerous..."

Hearing this, He Tianpeng quickly called out, "Young Master Cui, you are highly skilled and powerful, I know you can definitely do it!"

"Pah! You think a few flattering words will make Grandpa Xiao Sheng save you? Humph! If it weren't for my senior sister, who would even listen to you!" Xiao Xuan spat, put his whip back on his arm, and climbed down the edge of the pit.

He Tianpeng responded softly, "Yes, yes, yes, if I offended you before, I will definitely apologize properly when I get up!"

Xiao Xuan climbed down two zhang, but seeing that he still couldn't reach the whip, he looked around, then suddenly leaped onto a horizontal bamboo branch at the bottom, swaying as he said, "Your apology is worthless, I want you to leave..." He wanted to tell him not to mess with Shui Ruo, but then thought that it would make him look less imposing, so he abruptly stopped himself from saying anything more.

Unexpectedly, He Tianpeng misunderstood him and hurriedly said, "If you save me up, I will definitely repay you handsomely!"

"Don't talk, watch your step!" Shui Ruo shouted from above, her heart in her throat.

Hearing He Tianpeng's words of deep gratitude, Xiao Xuan's heart suddenly stirred. She said to him, "That's quite reasonable. How will you thank me?"

He Tianpeng, seeing the giant spider approaching again, cried out in alarm, "That's easy! Hurry up! It'll be too late if you're slow!"

"You'd better explain how you'll thank me first, otherwise I won't have the courage to go down again." Xiao Xuan also looked at the giant spider, and seeing that it seemed to have noticed him, she felt a surge of nervousness.

He Tianpeng, sweating profusely, trembled and said, "As long as you can get me up, you can have whatever you want! My Demon-Slaying Fortress has all sorts of rare treasures!"

Xiao Xuan lowered her voice and said, "How about this, Grandpa Xiao Sheng doesn't need any rare treasures, just give me that Deer-Shu Carriage."

"What!" He Tianpeng was stunned.

Xiao Xuan said slowly, "Didn't you hear me clearly? Let me repeat it..."

"You can have anything else, but that Deer... Deer-Shu Carriage is a family heirloom, it can't be given away," He Tianpeng said in a trembling voice.

"But I want it," Xiao Xuan insisted.

"You want something else? Treasures? Women? I'll give you anything, but that car is really not an option," He Tianpeng pleaded.

"Really not an option?" Xiao Xuan asked.

"Really not an option!" He Tianpeng's expression was resolute, as if he would rather die than submit.

"Then goodbye." Xiao Xuan turned around and pretended to climb upwards.

"You...you're taking advantage of my vulnerability to extort me!" He Tianpeng roared.

Xiao Xuan ignored him and actually started climbing upwards.

At that moment, the giant spider suddenly leaped up with unusual speed, instantly reaching their side. Several long legs, like hooks, attacked Xiao Xuan, clearly unwilling to let any prey escape.

Shui Ruo cried out in alarm, quickly gathering her Water Spirit True Qi. E Yan beside her had already raised her hand. A flash of white light appeared in the air, and an extremely thick beam of light pierced down vertically, landing directly on the giant spider. With several "crack" sounds, the giant spider suddenly became shrouded in mist and stopped moving.

Startled, Xiao Xuan turned around and whipped at the giant spider, but heard E'yan cry out, "Don't hit it! It'll move again if you hit it!" He quickly stopped whipping and looked closely. He saw that the giant spider's front half was frozen by a huge block of ice, while its four long legs, still protruding from the ice, were flailing wildly and struggling. He was astonished: "What kind of magic is this? How can it emit such powerful ice energy!"

E'yan cried out again, "My talisman can only freeze it for a while. Come up quickly!"

Hearing this, Xiao Xuan was even more shocked. He thought blankly, "So E'yan has such powerful magic talismans. Then why did she insist that I help her?"

"Don't go! Save me!" He Tianpeng cried out, now even more terrified.

"Come up quickly! The ice is starting to crack!" E'yan shouted.

Seeing the ice on the giant spider's body crack, Xiao Xuan hesitated, thinking, "If I really abandon him, Shui'er will be heartbroken."

Then, with a "crack,"

a piece of ice shattered, and one of the giant spider's forelegs emerged, striking He Tianpeng with lightning speed. Fortunately, the distance was too short, and the hairy giant leg slammed heavily into the side of his face.

He Tianpeng nearly collapsed, his face ashen as he roared at Xiao Xuan, "The car is yours!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan's spirits immediately lifted. He thought, "Shui'er won't be at peace if I don't save him, and now with the Deer-like chariot, it seems the risk is worthwhile." He then laughed, "You're always so despicable, how can I trust you? Why don't you hand over the car first?"

He Tianpeng cursed him a thousand times in his heart, his face contorted with grief, "How can I get the car like this?"

Just then, the giant spider lashed out with its leg, its toe almost hooking his nose. Terrified, he cried out, "I swear! I swear! I swear! If you save me and I don't give you the Deer-like Carriage, may I, He Tianpeng, be struck by lightning and have no descendants!"

Xiao Xuan chuckled, "Alright, for the sake of this solemn oath, Grandpa Xiao Sheng will believe you this once." He released his grip, then leaped down three zhang, landing on a slanted branch above He Tianpeng. He lashed out with his Fiery Dragon Whip, wrapping it around He Tianpeng's waist, and pulled hard, but failed to lift him up.

"Try harder!" He Tianpeng cried.

Xiao Xuan tried several times, managing to pull him high, but the spider web remained firmly attached to his body, and he couldn't break free.

The cracks in the ice were widening, and another of the giant spider's legs pierced through the ice, just inches away from hooking He Tianpeng's head.

He Tianpeng was so shocked that his face turned pale. He shouted at E Yan above, "Send another talisman to freeze it!"

E Yan smiled and said, "Ha, didn't you say you were going to do something to me? Why are you talking to me again? I have the talisman, but it's made with extremely rare materials. Why should I help you?"

"I...I...you..." He Tianpeng was speechless.

As E'yan saw one of the giant spider's sharp legs approaching Xiao Xuan, she became nervous. She quickly and secretly took out a talisman from her sleeve and held it between her fingers. She then laughed and said, "You scared him again and again just now. Don't you regret it now?"

He Tianpeng was filled with remorse, but hearing her tone, which seemed to suggest a change of heart, he hurriedly pleaded softly, "I know I was wrong! I know I was wrong! I was blind. Please forgive me, Miss, you are as beautiful as a celestial being."

E'yan's pretty face suddenly turned cold, and she said sharply, "Hmph! I've dealt with countless blind and lowly people like you. Do you think I'm really afraid of you? I'll let you off this time, but don't embarrass yourself in front of me again!" After scolding her, she flicked her arm, and the talisman between her fingers disappeared in the blink of an eye. Suddenly, a flash of white light appeared in the air, and then an extremely thick beam of light pierced down vertically, striking the giant spider directly.

A cloud of white mist billowed out, freezing the giant spider once more. Its exposed legs stiffened, its struggles greatly diminished.

Shui Ruo, perched on the edge of the pit, shouted encouragement, "Go, Xiao Xuan!"

He Tianpeng also urged him repeatedly.

Xiao Xuan, drenched in sweat, snapped at him, "It's too sticky! If I use my true energy, can you handle it?"

He Tianpeng nodded frantically, "Go ahead and use it! I have divine protection; even the most powerful true energy can't hurt me!"

"Damn, still bragging at a time like this!" Xiao Xuan cursed, quickly channeling his fiery true energy into the Eight-Clawed Flaming Dragon Whip, then suddenly roared and yanked upwards. He

Tianpeng sprang to his feet, finally freeing himself from the strangely sticky spiderweb. Seeing Xiao Xuan fly towards him, he quickly opened his arms and grabbed him, as if grasping at a lifeline.

Xiao Xuan tried to climb up, but He Tianpeng's arms were tightly wrapped around his neck. Xiao Xuan, his face flushed, groaned, "Relax! Are you trying to strangle me?!"

He Tianpeng, however

, seemed oblivious, his iron arms tightening their grip. Xiao Xuan, dizzy and disoriented, struggled to climb, finally reaching the edge of the pit. Shui Ruo and E Yan quickly reached out to help, each pulling him up on one side.

Xiao Xuan stumbled and fell, pointing to the arms tightly around his neck. The two women rushed to his aid, finally managing to pry He Tianpeng's iron arms off.

"Are you alright?" the two women knelt beside Xiao Xuan, supporting him. They realized they had spoken almost simultaneously and exchanged a glance.

E Yan instinctively released Xiao Xuan, her face still flushed, and stood up.

"This guy was definitely trying to strangle me!" Xiao Xuan fumed.

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Shui Ru chuckled, turning to He Tianpeng and calling out softly, "Alright, it's nothing."

He Tianpeng snapped out of his daze, suddenly feeling a burning pain in his abdomen. Looking down, he saw that his belt and clothes had been burned off by the Flaming Dragon Whip. He hurriedly covered his face with his hands, looking extremely disheveled.

"Hand over the car!" Xiao Xuan shouted, immediately demanding payment as soon as he caught his breath.

He Tianpeng hesitated for a moment, his face turning pale and then red.

Xiao Xuan, eager for the treasure, jumped up, his face hardening with a menacing threat: "Trying to cheat, huh? Believe me, Grandpa Xiao Sheng will kick you down here!"

Shui Ruo, who had been above, hadn't heard their conversation in the pit and asked in confusion, "What kind of carriage?"

He Tianpeng's mind raced: "This kid may be a member of the Xuan Sect, but he might not get away with it from the young master of my Demon-Slaying Fortress! Hmph, as long as the green hills remain, there's no fear of running out of firewood. He'll make him pay double for today's humiliation in the future!" Finally, he slowly chanted the forbidden incantation, summoning the Deer-like Shu Carriage from his magic pouch.

"A forbidden incantation?" Xiao Xuan asked calmly, but inside, his heart was pounding in his chest.

He Tianpeng, his face ashen, quickly chanted the forbidden incantation.

Xiao Xuan tried as instructed and successfully put the Deer-like Carriage into his Ruyi Pouch. Overjoyed, he beamed and said, "Thank you so much, Young Master!"

Shui Ruo then realized what was going on and scolded him, "How could you... how could you do this!"

Although Xiao Xuan tried his best to hold back, he couldn't help but smile from ear to ear: "I went through so much trouble to save him, how could he not show some appreciation?"

Shui Ruo glared at him and turned to He Tianpeng, saying, "Don't worry, even if it's just to borrow my junior brother's carriage for a few days, I'll make sure he returns it to you later."

He Tianpeng swallowed his clenched teeth and blood, forcing a carefree smile, and said, "No problem, no problem, your junior brother can take it if he likes it. I have plenty of things like this at home."

At this moment, several cracking sounds were heard. The four looked down and saw the giant spider pushing out another block of ice. Numerous cracks appeared, and the jade-colored spider atop it had even burrowed to the edge of the ice. He Tianpeng's expression changed. "Let's hurry! The ice probably won't hold him for long!"

Xiao Xuan glanced at the giant spider and suddenly asked E Yan, "Do you still have any ice talismans?"

E Yan smiled and said, "Are you still reluctant to leave?"

Xiao Xuan looked eager and said, "If you can freeze that big guy again, I'm confident I can kill them."

Upon hearing this, Shui Ruo's eyes widened and she exclaimed, "What! We finally escaped, and you want to risk it again? No way, I won't allow it!"

Xiao Xuan rubbed his hands and said, "These giant spiders and cunning spiders are extremely rare. It would be a pity to miss them."

Shui Ruo turned to E Yan and said, "Don't help him!"

E Yan immediately smiled and replied, "Okay, I'll listen to you, sister."

Xiao Xuan was stunned.

Shui Ruo was also a little surprised and said, "It's too dangerous here. Let's go quickly."

"Okay," E Yan nodded, looking obedient.

He Tianpeng, already like a frightened bird, immediately turned and ran.

Both women looked at Xiao Xuan, and Shui Ruo said, "Aren't you leaving?"

Xiao Xuan, helpless, could only wave his hand and say, "Let's go, let's all get out of here!"

The four of them hurriedly left.

He Tianpeng, pulling up his trousers, ran like the wind, taking the lead and disappearing into the distance, his panic indescribable, showing no trace of the demeanor of the young master of the Demon-Slaying Fortress.

Xiao Xuan, however, kept looking around, occasionally waving his hands and stamping his feet, seemingly uneasy.

Shui Ruo, puzzled, frowned and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Looking for Shui, that guy covered me in spider webs," Xiao Xuan said irritably.

Shui Ruo whispered, "You were very brave just now."

Xiao Xuan smiled, "Of course, it's my heroic nature."

"I know you hate Young Master He, but you went down to save him entirely because... because of me, I... I was very happy." Shui Ruo's voice grew softer and softer.

Xiao Xuan, as if drinking fine wine, felt lightheaded and said, "Your happiness is my happiness."

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing the deep affection in each other's eyes. Shui Ruo suddenly noticed E Yan, who was running beside Xiao Xuan, smiling at her. Her face flushed, and she quickly turned back.

"There's water!" Xiao Xuan suddenly shouted joyfully, rushing towards a stream ahead, taking off his clothes as he went.

He Tianpeng turned around at the sound of his voice and was stunned by what he saw.

Xiao Xuan had already taken off his outer clothes and jumped into the water with a "plop," calling out, "Wait for me, it'll only be a moment."

The two women saw that he was only wearing his underwear, and their faces flushed. They turned around together.

He Tianpeng rushed to them, anxiously saying, "What time is it! How can he still have time to take a bath?"

E'yan glanced at him with narrowed eyes and said, "We're already so far away, there's no need to be so nervous, is there?"

He Tianpeng's face flushed, and he said awkwardly, "I'm not nervous, it's just that it's not very safe here."

Shui Ruo said, "He said it would be over soon."

He Tianpeng had no choice but to remain silent.

E'yan frowned and said, "You have more spider silk on you than he does, aren't you uncomfortable?"

He Tianpeng blushed and said embarrassedly, "I'll go wash up too." He then walked towards the stream, found a large rock by the stream to block his view, and took off his clothes. Only then did he feel that his whole body was sticky and filthy, and many spider silks had soaked through his clothes and stuck tightly to his skin. Peeling them off felt like peeling off his skin, and he couldn't help but grit his teeth and curse, "I'll curse your ancestors for eighteen generations!"

But then he heard someone laugh and say, "Whose ancestors do you want to curse, that big spider?" It turned out that Xiao Xuan had swum over.

He Tianpeng stared coldly at him, ignoring him and continuing to undress.

Xiao Xuan, seeing a large rock blocking the way, brazenly pulled off his underwear, picking at the seeping spiderwebs, muttering, "What the hell! It even got in there."

"Hmph! Daring to make a fool of itself in front of me..." He Tianpeng sneered inwardly, standing defiantly by the stream and also pulling off his underwear, his gaze sweeping arrogantly towards Xiao Xuan's crotch. Suddenly, his body trembled.

Xiao Xuan noticed, his eyes also glancing down at his crotch.

He Tianpeng hurriedly covered himself with his pants and quickly pulled them back up.

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The two women, their backs to the stream, gradually grew a little uneasy. E'yan pointed ahead and said, "Sister, the sun is strong here, let's go to the woods to cool off."

Shui Ruo nodded, and the two walked into the bamboo forest together.

Shui Ruo complained, "You could have just said something, why are you taking so long?"

"How many men's words are trustworthy?" E'yan smiled.

Shui Ruo glanced at her, her face indifferent.

E'yan was also looking at her, her eyes fixed.

Shui Ruo asked warily, "What?"

"Sister, you're so beautiful," E'yan sighed.

Shui Ruo was taken aback, then said calmly, "You're beautiful too."

"Your skin is so beautiful, like the color of peach blossoms," E'yan continued, her eyes full of envy.

Women are most susceptible to compliments on their appearance. Shui Ruo couldn't help but smile and say, "Your skin is very good too, so white, as transparent as ice."

"Mine isn't good..." E Yan shook her head, annoyed, "It has no color, like I'm sick."

Shui Ruo quickly comforted her, "No, your skin is very special and rare, but it's really beautiful."

"Sigh, if only I could be like you, sister..." E Yan sighed vaguely, then suddenly said, "No wonder he likes you so much."

Shui Ruo was stunned and said, "What did you say?"

E Yan pointed to Xiao Xi and laughed, "Him."

Shui Ruo's pretty face flushed, and she stammered, "How did you know?"

"I asked him."

"You asked him?"

"Just now on the way back to Tai Bi, he was worried about you the whole way, so I asked him if you were his sweetheart, and he..." E Yan paused.

Shui Ruo quickly asked, "What did he say?"

"He admitted it, his face turned as red as ice." E Yan said with a grin.

Shui Ruo felt a mix of sweetness and joy, yet also a hint of dissatisfaction: "He didn't say anything?"

"Yes, but I can tell he genuinely likes you, sister," E Yan said, staring at her.

Shui Ruo was overjoyed, developing a strong liking for the girl before her, and smiled, "Do you have someone you like too?"

E Yan paused slightly, then said after a moment of hesitation, "Yes."

"He must be very good to you, right?" Shui Ruo asked.

"I don't know. When we first met, he wiped my sweat and made a pinky promise with me, saying it would never change," E Yan said hesitantly, looking somewhat dazed.

Episode 4, Giant Bamboo Valley, Chapter 8, Sweet
nothings "So it was love at first sight!" Shui Ruo laughed, "So he must really like you."

"Really?" E Yan asked, looking at her.

"Definitely. Why do you seem so dazed?" Shui Ruo said with a smile, already beginning to like this simple and somewhat dazed girl.

"I'm not... not really sure about this. No one has ever treated me like that before," E'yan said, her face slightly flushed.

"You're so beautiful, how could no one have?" Shui Ruo found it a bit strange.

"Maybe..." E'yan said, confused, "Many people are afraid of my master, they don't even dare to play with me."

"Your master is..." Shui Ruo blurted out, but then suddenly remembered He Tianpeng's warning, and her heart skipped a beat.

"Sister, you weren't just trying to coax me, were you?" E'yan asked.

"Coax you about what?"

"You said he... he really likes me..." E'yan stammered in a mosquito's mouth.

"I think so, from what you said." Shui Ruo continued with a grin, "But you have to feel it yourself, or you can just ask him directly."

E'yan pondered for a while, then suddenly seemed to have made up her mind, her eyes sparkling as she looked directly at Shui Ruo.

Shui Ruo was puzzled and was about to ask.

"Huh?" E'yan suddenly sniffed, surprised. "What a strange fragrance!"

Shui Ru sniffed carefully and said, "It's nothing, just the fresh scent of grass and trees, right?"

"No, no... Ah!" E'yan exclaimed.

"What's wrong?" Shui Ru asked.

E'yan said, "I remember now, there's a kind of magical grass around here, its fruit is incredibly delicious, I'll take you to see it."

Shui Ru hesitated, "No, maybe they'll be better soon."

"Who knows how long we'll have to wait? Why should we just stand there like idiots? Let's go, sister, it's not far, it's nearby." E'yan affectionately took her wrist and pulled her along without further ado.

Shui Ru had no choice but to follow her. After walking for a while, they still hadn't stopped. She hurriedly said, "Isn't it not far? If we go too far, they won't be able to find us."

"We'll be there soon." E'yan just led her forward, and after a while, she finally exclaimed, "This is it!"

The two had reached the edge of a cliff. Shui Ruo looked around and saw clouds and mist enveloping the area below. She exclaimed, "It's so high up here!"

"Yes, but the highest point of Giant Bamboo Valley is just ahead, and it's even more beautiful than here," E Yan replied, releasing Shui Ruo and heading straight for the cliff edge.

"What are you doing? Be careful!" Shui Ruo cried out.

E Yan didn't answer. She reached the edge, knelt down, and peered down, exclaiming joyfully, "Great! The fruit has already ripened!" Suddenly, she leaped and disappeared off the cliff.

Shui Ruo was shocked and stunned.

However, only a few moments later, a figure flashed, and someone appeared on the cliff edge. Shui Ruo looked closely and saw it was none other than E Yan.

Shui Ruo was both delighted and surprised, patting her chest and exclaiming, "What are you doing? You really scared me to death!"

"I'm going down to pick fruit," E Yan said, carrying a bunch of bright red fruit as she approached.

"Is it really worth the danger for a few fruits?" Shui Ruo was still shaken.

E Yan glanced at her, her eyes seemingly filled with complex emotions, and smiled, "I made you worry, but these fruits are definitely worth the risk." She then picked up the bunch of fruits.

Shui Ruo saw that the fruits were about the size of longans, each one fiery red and glistening, beautiful as pearls, and couldn't help but exclaim, "What beautiful fruits! What's their name?"

E Yan only replied, "These fruits only bear fruit once every few years, even decades. We're lucky to find them." She then picked one and handed it to Shui Ruo, saying, "Try it, it's delicious."

Shui Ruo took it, hesitatingly asking, "What is it?"

E Yan picked another one and put it in her mouth. After chewing a few times, the juice overflowed, staining her cherry lips a vibrant purple. Two alluring blushes suddenly appeared on her usually icy, snow-white face, and her clear, bright eyes now shimmered, as if she were drunk.

Even Shui Ruo, a woman, was stunned by the sight.

Eyan urged, "Eat it quickly, it's very sweet." Shui

Ru put the fruit in her mouth, took a small bite, and immediately the juice burst out, indeed unusually sweet. After swallowing the juice, she suddenly felt a surge of heat, warming her entire body, and her face also became hot. She exclaimed in surprise, "How strange!"

Eyan picked another one and handed it to her, smiling, "Eat some more, eat some more. This fruit is an extremely good and rare thing. It is said to be very good for us women, especially good for beauty."

"Really?" Shui Ru's heart fluttered. Looking at the girl opposite her with her unusually lovely red face, she ate the fruit again, feeling a warm current flowing through her body, so comfortable that even her heart seemed to melt.

Eyan was also looking at Shui Ru's face, her gaze a mixture of surprise and envy, clicking her tongue and saying, "After eating this fruit, sister is indeed even more beautiful!" As she spoke, she picked the fruit in her hand for her one after another.

Which woman doesn't crave beauty? Besides, Shui Ruo always loved sweets, and in her delight, she ate several without realizing it. Suddenly, her vision blurred, and she chuckled, "How strange! Eating these fruits... it's like drinking... a little... intoxicating!"

E'yan smiled sweetly and replied, "You'll be even more intoxicated later! Sister, dare you eat some more?"

Shui Ruo stammered, "Why... why wouldn't I dare? These fruits are so delicious... good sister, sister... sister wants more... oh..." She touched her face and continued, "Why... why is my face so hot?" Before she could finish speaking, she slumped down, struggling to stand, but instead collapsed to the ground.

E'yan approached and softly called, "Sister, sister, what's wrong?"

Shui Ruo didn't respond, looking completely drunk.

E'yan laughed, "Sister, don't you know? This fruit is from the Jade Red Grass. Although it can nourish the skin, it's extremely intoxicating. Legend has it that if you brew wine from it, it can intoxicate you for three hundred years. I almost got drunk after eating just one. How dare you eat so many?"

Shui Ruo groaned, muttering something.

E'yan leaned down to listen and heard words like "pig's head" and "Xiao Xuan." Her expression changed slightly. Suddenly, she helped Shui Ruo up and placed her on the edge of the cliff, supporting her shoulders with her hands. Looking at her, she sighed, "Sister, don't blame me. Who told me to meet him today? And his heart only holds you..."

Shui Ruo drooped her head, silent. Behind her was an endless expanse of clouds and a sheer cliff.

E'yan bit her cherry lips, about to push her away, when she suddenly heard someone calling from afar. It was Xiao Xuan and He Tianpeng's voices. She froze, her beautiful face changing rapidly, sometimes hesitant, sometimes cold, sometimes panicked.

"Shui Ruo? Where are you?" Xiao Xuan's voice grew clearer.

E Yan recalled his anxious search for Shui Ruo earlier, gritted her teeth, and was about to push him away.

"E Yan? E Yan?" Xiao Xuan called again.

E Yan froze, as if frozen in place.

"Where are you? Come out quickly!" Xiao Xuan's voice was filled with anxiety.

E Yan stared at Shui Ruo, let out a weak, groaning sigh, and pulled her back from the cliff edge, shouting, "We're here!"

Xiao Xuan and He Tianpeng arrived swiftly, both startled by the sight. Xiao Xuan rushed forward, helping to support Shui Ruo, and asked in a panic, "Why are her lips purple? Is she poisoned?"

E Yan replied, "No, we just ate a few fruits."

Only then did Xiao Xuan notice that her lips had also turned purple, which, contrasted with her two bright red lips, made her appear strangely alluring and seductive, and he was momentarily stunned.

He Tianpeng, however, looked suspicious and stood guard, glancing around warily.

E'yan waved the bright red fruit bunch in her hand, exhaling, "Want to try some? It's incredibly sweet."

Xiao Xuan, however, smelled an intoxicating fragrance in her breath and exclaimed in surprise, "What is this? Why are you eating this stuff!"

E'yan leaned against his shoulder, chuckling, "Don't be nervous, I recognize this fruit. It's the fruit of the Jade Red Grass, not poisonous, just… a little… a little intoxicating, hehe."

"Jade Red Grass?" Xiao Xuan asked in surprise, "Where did it come from?"

E'yan pointed towards the cliff, "I picked it down there."

Xiao Xuan glared, "How can you eat this stuff! Don't you know? Legend says the fruit of the Jade Red Grass can intoxicate for three hundred years!"

"So you know about it too, huh? Looks like you've seen quite a bit," E'yan said with a simple smile.

Xiao Xuan frowned and asked, "How much did you eat?"

"Let me count... one... two... three..." E'yan leaned softly against his arm, counting on her slender fingers, "three... four... sigh, I can't count, but there were only a few."

Xiao Xuan looked at Shui Ruo and then at her, and said irritably, "Now you two can just sleep here, you don't need to go anywhere."

E'yan cried out, "No, no, I can leave, are you trying to go back on your promise?" Xiao

Xuan looked at Shui Ruo and said, "Then what about her?"

E'yan said, "She can just sleep here, we'll keep going."

He Tianpeng, who had been silent, suddenly interrupted, coldly saying, "I'm not going anywhere, if you insist on leaving, I'll stay here and take care of Miss Cheng for you."

"You'll take care of her?" Xiao Xuan exclaimed, and an image immediately flashed in his mind: a big gray wolf with long drool dripping down its throat squatting in front of a sleeping lamb.

He Tianpeng nodded and replied loudly, "Yes, you can go without worry. As long as I stay here, there won't be any problems."

Xiao Xuan broke out in a cold sweat and resolutely declared, "I'm not going anywhere either!"

E Yan glanced at him, then suddenly walked towards He Tianpeng, smiling and asking, "You really aren't going?"

He Tianpeng stared at her warily and replied, "That's right."

E'yan pulled something from her sleeve, clenched her fist, and sweetly smiled, "Young Master, guess what I have in my hand?"

He Tianpeng looked at her pink fist with suspicion and coldly said, "I can't guess."

"You...you're really boring. Alright, I'll show you." E'yan opened her palm as she spoke, revealing a talisman that looked like a flowery note in her hand.

He Tianpeng was puzzled and couldn't figure out her meaning. Suddenly, the talisman vanished without a trace. Almost at the same time, a pair of colorful butterflies flew in from nowhere, fluttering up and down, left and right, circling around him. Unconsciously, his eyelids started to feel heavy, and his mind became somewhat confused. He thought to himself, "This is bad." He hurriedly reached for the Vajra Demon-Trapping Net at his waist, but it was too late. He swayed a few times and then collapsed to the ground with a "thud."

Xiao Xuan was greatly surprised. He tried to look closer, but the pair of colorful butterflies had vanished. He exclaimed in astonishment, "How could this be?"

E'yan smiled and said, "Now you can rest assured, right?"

"What happened to him?" Xiao Xuan asked again.

"He's already stolen my soul with this talisman. Without an antidote, he won't wake up for three days and three nights," E'yan said with a grin.

"What kind of talisman did you use?" Xiao Xuan asked in horror.

"The talisman I used was called a 'Soul-Hooking Butterfly.' Isn't it interesting?" E'yan replied.

"Soul-Hooking Butterfly…" Xiao Xuan stammered, "How do you have so many strange and unusual talismans?"

"Some were given to me by my master, and some I made myself," E'yan said smugly.

Xiao Xuan wiped his sweat and said, "You won't use it against me, will you?"

"That's not necessarily true. If you anger them…" The girl narrowed her large, clear eyes.

Xiao Xuan stared at her, his face pale.

Eyan chuckled, "Don't worry, even if I wanted to harm you... I wouldn't hurt you too badly."

Xiao Xuan glanced at Shui Ruo in his arms and asked, "Do you have any talismans to cure your hangover?"

Eyan replied, "No, I don't. Just let her sleep here. You come with me, and I'll take you to get the Treasure Bottle Bamboo."

"Let her sleep here... are you kidding me?" Xiao Xuan felt uneasy.

Eyan said, "That He fellow has already lost his mind. What are you worried about?"

"No, no, there are many strange birds and beasts in this valley. If they come while we're not here, my senior sister will be in big trouble," Xiao Xuan said.

"Alright, I have a way." Shui Ruo said, reaching into her sleeve and quickly taking out another talisman. She said to Xiao Xuan, "Put her down and come over here."

Xiao Xuan didn't know what she was up to, but he did as she said, placing Shui Ruo on the grass and walking over.

Eyan muttered something to herself, then suddenly raised her hand. The scene before her distorted, as if ripples were slowly spreading across the water, and then Shui Ruo and He Tianpeng vanished.

The flowers and grass on the ground remained, and Xiao Xuan stared in disbelief.

"Now you can rest assured, right?" Eyan asked.

"Where did they go?" "

I used a talisman to conceal them. They're completely hidden; even if some insects or beasts come here, there's no danger."

Xiao Xuan walked to where he had put Shui Ruo down, touching and probing around nervously. "They didn't really disappear, did they?"

Eyan said irritably, "Don't worry, I promise I'll return you a perfectly healthy senior sister. Can we go now?"

This girl's talismans were endless, each more wondrous than the last. Xiao Xuan was deeply impressed, nodding absentmindedly. "Let's hurry, so my senior sister won't be worried when she wakes up."

"She... she probably won't wake up for a day or two... Alright, finally it's just the two of us... she'll go!" Eyan beamed.

Xiao Xuan stared at the bunch of fruit in her hand and suddenly asked, "You said you picked these fruits from the bottom of that cliff?"

"Huh?...Yes." E'yan seemed slightly taken aback.

"Wait for me." Xiao Xuan walked towards the edge of the cliff.

"What are you going to do?" E'yan quickly grabbed him and asked.

Xiao Xuan said, "The fruits of the Jade Red Grass are extremely rare. It's recorded in ancient books that they are excellent for brewing wine and refining pills. I'm going to collect some for later use."

E'yan was stunned for a moment, then blinked and said, "There's none down there...I picked them all for you. If you want them, I'll give them all to you."

"Oh...Isn't that too much to ask?" Xiao Xuan rubbed his hands together.

"You're not going to be embarrassed? I think you're quite shameless." E'yan smiled and glared at him, then readily handed over the bunch of fiery red fruit in her hand.

Xiao Xuan quickly caught it and swiftly put it into his Ruyi Pouch, grinning from ear to ear. He repeatedly said, "Then I won't be polite, thank you so much... Let's go, which way should we go?" "

Carry me," E'yan said.

Xiao Xuan looked at her and said, "Why do you want me to carry you again... Isn't your foot better?"

"My foot is better, but I ate that fruit, so I don't have any strength," E'yan said. He

was obliged to accept her kindness. Xiao Xuan had no choice but to carry her, grumbling, "See if you dare to eat anything again next time."

"I won't dare next time," the girl on his back replied sweetly, her smooth face pressed against the man's neck.

Xiao Xuan's heart pounded, and he asked again, "Which way?"

E'yan pointed in a direction.

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The mountain became increasingly steep, almost treacherous, and the bamboo forest was deeper and denser than before, but Xiao Xuan was a cultivator, and although he was carrying E'yan, he didn't feel any strain.

The two chatted as they walked, growing increasingly familiar and intimate.

Perhaps truly drunk, E'yan brazenly nestled against Xiao Xuan's back, her soft, warm body an irresistible sight.

"Miss E'yan, just now you…" Xiao Xuan asked.

"You can just call me by my name," the girl interrupted.

"Oh, what was that talisman you used to make people disappear called?"

"It's called 'Emptiness'," E'yan replied.

"Emptiness?" Xiao Xuan chuckled. "Indeed, it is emptiness. Did you make it yourself?"

"Yes, I made it, but the method was taught to me by my master."

"I wonder what the materials for this 'Emptiness' talisman are like? Is it difficult to make?"

E'yan said, "The method isn't too difficult, but the materials are quite rare, though I always get a lot of them."

"So, you… you have many 'Emptiness' talismans?" Xiao Xuan stammered.

"Not much," E'yan replied, then suddenly noticed something and glanced at him from the side, asking, "What do you mean by 'not much'?"

"Could you..." Xiao Xuan swallowed his words when he heard her say it wasn't much.

"You want it?" E'yan asked.

Xiao Xuan quickly nodded; at this crucial moment, a real man couldn't be too shy, especially since E'yan had always given him the impression of being very generous.

"Why do you want everything?" the girl laughed.

"Finally, I'm not willing anymore!" Xiao Xuan's heart sank, and he said awkwardly, "This talisman is really interesting, but... since it's not much, then I don't want it."

"Although it's not much, it's not impossible to give it to you. How about this, I'll give you a riddle to guess, and if you guess it correctly, I'll reward you with an 'Empty' talisman," E'yan said with a smile.

"Okay, okay, I'm getting bored walking around." Xiao Xuan readily agreed, not wanting to miss the opportunity.

"Then listen carefully..." E'yan recited aloud: "A pair of chopsticks, two arms, specializing in scooping out oil and soup, always picking and choosing, always poking and stirring, always tasting the best food first, yet never getting fat or growing taller, if you want this fellow to stop, only when the bowl is completely empty. Guess the idiom."

Xiao Xuan frowned, racking his brains. E'yan

smiled at him.

"Completely clean, right?"

"No." E'yan judged.

"No worries about food and clothing?" Xiao Xuan racked his brains.

"Wrong, where would you get clothes?" "

First come, first served?" Xiao Xuan guessed.

"You're just guessing."

"Nothing to do?" Xiao Xuan's forehead was sweating.

"Nonsense." E'yan spat.

"Boundless good fortune!" Xiao Xuan was anxious.

Eyan asked curiously, "Boundless good fortune? Is that an idiom?"

"I'm not guessing anymore, just tell me the answer!" Xiao Xuan surrendered.

"You give up?" Eyan asked.

Xiao Xuan nodded, looking utterly exhausted.

"Then I'll tell you the answer?"

"Say it."

"Come closer to my ear," Eyan called.

Xiao Xuan leaned in and placed his ear near the girl's cherry lips. "

Greedy and insatiable," Eyan said softly.

Xiao Xuan froze, his face suddenly turning bright red.

Eyan bit her cherry lips and stared at him, holding back for a moment before bursting into laughter.

Having failed to get the talisman and been mocked, Xiao Xuan was both ashamed and angry, but at this moment, he lacked the courage to do anything but let out a loud snort.

Eyan laughed even harder, her body swaying like a flower branch, her soft breasts brushing against the man's back, sometimes close, sometimes far.

Xiao Xuan felt a chill run down his spine, his anger and embarrassment turning into restless thoughts. His face flushed, he tried to start a conversation: "Why aren't we there yet?"

"Almost there. Look up, that's the highest point." The girl pointed upwards, her soft, narrow sleeves slipping down to reveal an incredibly alluring, fair arm.

Xiao Xuan's mouth went dry, his anxiety intensifying. He quickly tried to distract himself, saying, "Strange, why haven't we encountered any spiders along this path?"

E'yan said, "Don't be happy, there are many more ahead, even more difficult to deal with than before." "

You've been here before, haven't you? You know so well." Xiao Xuan asked.

"Yes." E'yan only replied with one word.

Xiao Xuan wondered, "Why did she stop talking as soon as this was mentioned?" "Put me down," E'yan suddenly said. Xiao Xuan put her down, grumbling, "Finally feeling... embarrassed, huh?" "Oh, so you didn't want to carry me!" the girl said, glaring at him. "Who would want that? So stingy..." Xiao Xuan muttered under his breath, still bothered by her empty talisman. E'yan found it both amusing and exasperating, but her face showed a tense expression. She said, "You go first, be careful." Seeing her expression, Xiao Xuan dared not be careless and focused on walking forward. E'yan held a purple talisman between her fingers and followed him a zhang away. Xiao Xuan looked around, puzzled. "What's all this mystery about..." "Don't talk, walk carefully." E'yan immediately blocked his way. Xiao Xuan forced a smile and said, "We're less than half a li from the ridge peak. We can get there in a short run. Why make such a fuss? Why don't we..." Before he could finish speaking, he heard a rustling of grass and trees beside him. He turned around but saw nothing. "Coming! Watch out!" E'yan shouted. A flash of purple light appeared between her fingers, and four bright purple orbs suddenly appeared around her, swirling and flying around her. "What are you being careful of?" Xiao Xuan held his whip to his arm, feeling a slight gust of wind. He hesitated for a moment, then his left arm suddenly stung, as if something had cut him. Blood spurted from a tear in his clothes, but he was still completely bewildered. Behind him, E'yan raised her arm and flicked her wrist. One of the four purple orbs swirling around her flew towards Xiao Xuan's side with a whoosh. A muffled "boom" was heard, and a ball of purple flame exploded out of thin air, followed by the shrill cry of some creature. In a flash, Xiao Xuan saw a spider-like monster appear in the purple flame. Terrified, he quickly lashed out with his whip, tearing it into several pieces. Eyan retrieved the orbs of light to her side, rushed forward to check his arm, and asked, "Are you alright?" Xiao Xuan stared in astonishment at the several still-burning fragments of his body lying on the ground, his mouth agape, and asked, "What the hell are these things! Why couldn't I see them just now?" Eyan smiled and said, "They're ghost spiders. Although they're not as poisonous as fire spiders, nor as fast and ferocious as tiger spiders, they're the strangest and most difficult to deal with on Ten Thousand Spider Ridge because they have the ability to become invisible, making them impossible to guard against." "Invisible? Why didn't you say so earlier!" Xiao Xuan was dumbfounded. "Didn't I just tell you to be careful?" Eyan said. Only then did Xiao Xuan notice her change, staring blankly at the four purple orbs of light swirling around her body, and said, "What kind of weapon is this? It looks pretty good." "It's not a weapon, it's a talisman, called the Purple Thunder Shield," Eyan replied. "A talisman? That's amazing! I've heard my second senior sister say that some talismans can be used as weapons, and today I've finally seen one with my own eyes." Xiao Xuan clicked his tongue in amazement, then asked, "How long does it last?" "If you don't stop it, it can last for half an hour." "That long? That's top-notch..." Xiao Xuan rubbed his hands together, swallowing hard, and said, "How many of these talismans do you have?" "Are you jealous again? Hurry up and go!" E'yan scolded. Xiao Xuan suppressed his greed and continued forward, this time cautiously taking each step carefully. Whenever there was a rustling of wind, he would whip wildly into the air. However, those ghost spiders were invisible and difficult to defend against, and he was covered in wounds one after another. Fortunately, E'yan was watching him from behind, and wherever the purple lightning struck, a ghost spider would be hit and appear. As they walked further, the number of ghost spiders along the way increased, sometimes with three or four attacking at the same time. Xiao Xuan was overwhelmed and unable to cope, unable to use his martial arts skills. In addition, his whole body was burning with pain. Although they were all minor injuries, they made him anxious and irritable. Whenever he saw a ghost spider being hit by E Yan and appearing, he would immediately step forward and beat it with whips, shouting, "If you have the guts, don't sneak around! Grandpa Xiao Sheng will tear you all to pieces!" E Yan, however, remained silent and followed attentively from behind, her attacks unusually calm and ruthless. Xiao Xuan suddenly realized something and turned to the girl, shouting, "Ah, I know! So you wanted me to be your target so you could lure them out to shoot!" E'yan chuckled and said softly, "There's no other way. We have to get through here this way. My wooden phoenix could have been used as bait, but it was destroyed in an ambush." "Oh, so you tricked me into being your bait!" Xiao Xuan blushed. "No wonder I said you're so capable, why do you need my help!" "Brother Xuan, this is the middle of nowhere. If you don't help, no one else will." The girl said pitifully. "What did I help you with? I'm just a meat shield! A big, stupid meat shield!" Xiao Xuan said angrily, but was suddenly hit on the back again. Now his clothes were torn and stained with blood, and he looked extremely disheveled. " No, you're helping me. Without you holding the line, I couldn't get through here at all." E'yan quickly comforted him, and as she spoke, she blasted the ghost spider that had ambushed Xiao Xuan into a ball of fire.

Xiao Xuan thought about it and realized it made sense. His frustration subsided considerably, and he calmed down. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him: "These ghost spiders are adept at concealing their tracks, and the Formless Eye that my Martial Aunt Fei Luo taught me is an unparalleled detection method. I wonder if I can use it to deal with them?"

He perked up and immediately used the Formless Eye. He saw the figures of several ghost spiders faintly appearing to his side. Overjoyed, he let out a strange cry and pounced forward. His Eight-Clawed Flaming Dragon Whip spun rapidly from his arm, instantly turning several ghost spiders into wildly rolling fireballs.

E'yan was startled. She saw Xiao Xuan dart sideways, his whip striking empty air, instantly unleashing a burst of light and fire, striking out two invisible ghost spiders. She asked in confusion, "You...how could you..."

Xiao Xuan turned around imposingly, staring intently at her, pointing to her side and shouting, "Left rear, three!"

E'yan immediately attacked, wielding purple lightning and hurling it wildly in the direction he pointed. Purple flames exploded repeatedly, indeed blasting out three ghost spiders. She exclaimed in surprise, "You can see them?"

Xiao Xuan picked up the remains of the ghost spiders and put them away. He stuffed the spider into his magic pouch and said smugly, "My sect possesses countless supernatural powers. The invisibility of the demon spider is nothing but a trivial skill. How could it escape the discerning eyes of this little saint!"

E'yan stared at him blankly, then looked at him with newfound respect, exclaiming happily, "So brother has such amazing abilities! This will make crossing this place much easier!"

The two continued their charge. The speed and strength of the demon spider were only ordinary, no more powerful than the demon spiders and fire spiders they had encountered before. Once exposed, it posed no threat to them.

Xiao Xuan took the lead, displaying his divine power with his Eye of No Form, his speed many times faster than their previous cautious approach. Half an incense stick later, the two finally reached the summit of Ten Thousand Spider Ridge.

The summit was precipitous. Looking out, one could see rolling clouds and a vast bamboo forest below, occasionally dotted with lakes and river bends, like bright mirrors and pearl necklaces, magnificent and beautiful, refreshing the eyes and soothing the soul.

"So beautiful!" Xiao Xuan exclaimed.

"Yes, this is one of the most beautiful places in Giant Bamboo Valley," E'yan replied softly beside him.

Xiao Xuan suddenly noticed something towering above the bamboo forest in the distance. Looking as far as he could, he saw a magnificent building resembling a castle. He exclaimed in surprise, "What's that?"

After a long silence, he turned and saw E'yan also gazing at the same spot, her eyes red-rimmed. Startled, he quickly asked, "What's wrong?"

E'yan seemed to be holding back tears. After a moment, she suddenly threw herself onto Xiao Xuan's shoulder and burst into tears. Xiao

Xuan was greatly surprised and quickly comforted her, "Don't cry, don't cry. What's wrong? Tell me and I'll help you."

"That's Giant Bamboo Castle, and it's also...it's also my...my home," the girl sobbed.

"Your home?" Xiao Xuan's mouth dropped open. "So you're from Giant Bamboo Valley. No wonder you're so familiar with it. But...why are you crying?"

"I...I can't go back...I can't go home," E'yan cried, tears streaming down her face, soaking her clothes.

"Can't go home?" Xiao Xuan racked his brains, and after a moment, he suddenly realized, "Ah, I know! You must have gotten into some trouble and are afraid of being punished by your parents, so you're afraid to go back."

"No!" E'yan stamped her feet and cried.

"Then what happened? Don't cry..." Seeing her crying like pear blossoms in the rain, Xiao Xuan felt a pang of heartache and blurted out, "Tell me quickly, even if the sky falls, I'll hold it up for you!"

E'yan looked up at him, her eyes blurred with tears, and sobbed, "Really?"

"Yes." Xiao Xuan replied immediately, and then felt a sudden jolt of fear.

"Do you know who the master of Giant Bamboo Valley is?" E'yan asked.

"I'm not quite sure. My uncle said it seems to be someone from the Seven Absolutes Realm," Xiao Xuan answered.

Eyan shook her head and said, "No, the masters of Giant Bamboo Valley have always been the Lingzhu Clan, which means my clansmen..." She pointed to the buildings in the distance and continued, "This Giant Bamboo Fortress was built by our clansmen and has withstood thousands of years of wind and rain."

"No wonder it doesn't look like an ordinary city at all; it's more like a series of pavilions and towers." Xiao Xuan murmured.

"Because Giant Bamboo Valley produces Treasure Bottle Bamboo and has unique manufacturing techniques, it has always been coveted by outsiders. Until five years ago, the Seven Absolute Realms suddenly launched a large-scale sneak attack, almost wiping out my clansmen overnight and taking over this most beautiful place in the world."

Xiao Xuan stammered.

"At that time, I was learning from my master, so I was lucky enough to escape this calamity, but my... my grandfather, my parents, they all... they all..." At this point, Eyan broke down in tears again.

Xiao Xuan was furious. He said, "I've heard that the Seven Realms are rife with evil, and it's absolutely true! I'll go back and beg my master to help you get revenge!"

E'yan shook her head. "Your master won't agree."

"My master has always hated evil, how could he refuse?" Xiao Xuan asked curiously.

E'yan said, "In the eyes of your Xuan Sect disciples, our Spirit Bamboo Clan are all demons, how could he agree?"

Xiao Xuan was stunned for a moment, then thought it made sense, and resolutely said, "Even if my master refuses, I will definitely help you!"

E'yan stared at him intently.

Xiao Xuan felt a pang of guilt, his face burning as he said, "You think I'm mediocre and only one person, so I can't help, right?"

E'yan shook her head again, smiling through her tears, "I'm very... very happy that you have this intention."

Xiao Xuan suddenly exclaimed, "I've got it! Although the Seven Realms are numerous and powerful, I have several brothers and sisters, all of them demon kings and elites, with countless soldiers under their command. As long as I ask them for help, they will definitely be willing to help!"

E'yan laughed and said, "No need."

Xiao Xuan was puzzled.

E'yan said, "Over the years, many people have agreed to help me. It's only a matter of time before we reclaim Giant Bamboo Valley."

"I see..." Xiao Xuan said, feeling a little disappointed. Then he thought, "Her master is a saint of the demon realm. If she just asks, everyone will respond. Why would she need my help?"

E'yan looked at him and suddenly said, "Brother Xuan, you've already helped me a lot by coming here with me."

"Huh?" Xiao Xuan was taken aback.

"Come with me." E'yan took his hand and turned to walk towards the center of the peak.

After passing several slopes of woodland, a magnificent, enormous circular platform suddenly appeared before them.

The two walked onto the platform, and Xiao Xuan noticed many talismanic patterns engraved on its surface. He asked in surprise, "Why is there a magic array here?"

"It's a protective barrier. Come with me," E'yan said, leading him to a spot where she stepped onto a point within the array and began to silently chant.

Xiao Xuan looked around, when suddenly he heard a rumbling sound. He saw several square pits sink into the edge of the platform. Just as he was wondering what was going on, something suddenly sprang up from the pits. There were several in each pit, each nearly two zhang long, like hooks or claws. Then, seven or eight enormous creatures crawled out of the pits and surrounded him and E'yan.

"An ambush!" Xiao Xuan exclaimed in alarm, channeling his energy into his magic whip.

"Don't be nervous, they're just mechanisms guarding the entrance," E'yan smiled. "Take a closer look; these are the top-tier mechanical masterpieces you wanted to see—the Terror Feet."

Xiao Xuan stared intently and saw that these enormous creatures were indeed made of bamboo and wood, shaped like spiders, with tiger stripes all over their bodies, and long, hook-like, sharp limbs. They were several times larger than the mount of Chief Mao that he had seen earlier, making him tremble with fear. He lowered his voice and said, "These things seem to be going to attack us. Should we kill them?"

E'yan laughed, "You can't beat them. These eight Terror Feet are extremely powerful. Not only are they incredibly strong and swift, but their shells are also incredibly tough, impervious to swords and spears, and resistant to most spells. They are the most powerful mechanical guards in the valley."

"Then what should we do?" Xiao Xuan asked, his face pale.

"Have you seen enough?" E'yan asked.

Seeing the terrifying feet drawing ever closer, Xiao Xuan hurriedly said, "Enough, enough!"

E'yan reached to her waist and calmly drew a short knife from its small bamboo sheath, holding it high above her head while chanting incantations. The terrifying feet immediately stopped, then turned and obediently crawled back into the pit.

"How come they listen to you?" Xiao Xuan asked in surprise. E'yan

lowered her arm, waving the knife in her hand, and smiled, "They listen to this knife in my hand."

Xiao Xuan saw that the knife was entirely emerald green, seemingly carved from bamboo and wood. Apart from its vibrant luster, it was otherwise simple and unadorned. He asked in surprise, "What kind of treasure is this? How come those terrifying feet listen to it?"

"This knife is called the 'Wood-Untying Token,' also made from a spiritual branch from Tai Bi Mountain. Like the 'Wood-Binding Token' in Chief Steward Mao's hand, it is one of the three treasures of our Giant Bamboo Valley. Those terrifying feet were already bound by a restriction when they were imbued with spirit energy, forbidding them from attacking the person wielding this item," E'yan said.

Xiao Xuan asked, "Then... what's the third treasure?"

"I'll show you later." E'yan squatted down and inserted the Wood-Unraveling Token into a crack in the stone. A rumbling sound followed, and the place where they stood suddenly sank.

Before Xiao Xuan could understand, the descent stopped, and several doorways appeared in the surrounding well walls. E'yan pulled him into one of them.

"What exactly is this place?" Xiao Xuan couldn't help but ask.

"A place to put things," E'yan replied. After turning a few corners, a large stone door appeared before them.

E'yan stepped forward and inserted the Wood-Unraveling Token into a crack beside the door. Another rumbling sound followed, and the large stone door slowly rose.

Xiao Xuan seemed to understand, saying, "So this Wood-Unraveling Token is a key."

E'yan shook her head: "No, a key is just one of its functions; 'Wood-Unraveling' is the origin of its name."

"Wood-Unraveling? What is Wood-Unraveling?" Xiao Xuan asked.

"Wood-Unraveling means 'the wood of heaven and earth, which, upon encountering it, will dissolve.'" The two entered, and E'yan pulled him forward.

"The wood of heaven and earth, upon encountering it, will dissolve… Is it that powerful?" Xiao Xuan clicked his tongue, suddenly stunned. He found himself in a vast space, with rows upon rows of bamboo birds, bamboo beasts, and bamboo figures standing as far as the eye could see, numbering in the thousands, all silent and motionless, as if waiting for something.

"This…this place…" Xiao Xuan was so shocked he could barely speak.

"This place is called the Divine Craft Well, our clan's secret workshop and storehouse, storing the crystallization of the Spirit Bamboo Clan's blood, sweat, and wisdom over thousands of years," E'yan said slowly.

Xiao Xuan walked to several rows of bamboo figures, vaguely recognizing them as the spearmen he had encountered earlier.

Eyan said, "These are already finished products. As long as they are armored and imbued with spirit, they will become spearmen warriors."

"So many..." Xiao Xuan exclaimed in surprise, rushing to several huge spider-shaped vehicles and excitedly asking, "Could these be the Tiger Spider Chariots?"

Eyan nodded and said, "Yes, this is the Tiger Spider Chariot that our clan specially made for the Marquis of Fengtian. It is most suitable for use on the battlefield. Each one is extremely valuable, requiring a lot of materials and time to produce."

Xiao Xuan observed carefully, finding it more and more magical and exquisite. He was filled with admiration. Suddenly, he caught sight of a row of tall bamboo beasts not far away and exclaimed in surprise, "Aren't those mantis craftsmen?" "

Those are also finished products, only lacking the final imbuing with spirit," Eyan said.

"They'll move after being imbued with spirit, right?" Xiao Xuan asked excitedly. "Do you know how to imbue them with spirit? With these magical craftsmen, we can gather enough Treasure Bottle Bamboo! Anyway, hardly anyone comes to Ten Thousand Spider Ridge, so we can steal some without being detected."

"We came here today to imbue them with spirit," E Yan paused and continued, "When our clan was suddenly attacked, we didn't have time to imbue these reserves with spirit in the rush. The high priest of our clan had no choice but to temporarily seal this place before escaping the valley, waiting to use it when we returned."

Xiao Xuan asked, "You want to use these mechanisms to help you reclaim Giant Bamboo Valley?"

E Yan nodded, "Although many people have agreed to help, the Seven Absolutes Realm is no small force. With these mechanisms, I'll be more confident."

"Then how do we imbue them with spirit?" Xiao Xuan asked.

"We need the source of wood spirit." E'yan reached to her waist and took out a small, emerald-green bamboo tube lamp from her pouch. "This is it, one of my clan's three treasures—the Wood-Activating Token."

Xiao Xuan, seeing that the bamboo tube lamp was unremarkable, asked curiously, "How do you use it to activate spirits?"

E'yan said, "As long as I recite the forbidden incantation, it will continuously generate spiritual power that resonates with wood. Then, according to a certain method, it will be attached to these mechanisms, and they will 'come alive,' just like those various mechanical guards we encountered before."

Xiao Xuan clapped his hands and said, "We should have done this a long time ago! Once these thousands of mechanical warriors 'come alive,' how can the Seven Realms withstand them!" "

Eyan sighed softly, "When we were attacked, the Wood-Binding Token was stolen from the three treasures, but the Wood-Opening Token was destroyed, losing all its spiritual power. Fortunately, the remains were salvaged by the warriors of my clan and, after several twists and turns, were delivered to me. Over the past five years, my master has invited many renowned weapon-forging masters and spent countless precious materials to finally repair it. However..."

She paused, a resolute look appearing in her eyes, "The day the Wood-Opening Token is repaired will be the day my clan reclaims Giant Bamboo Valley!"

"Then let's get started quickly!" Xiao Xuan said, rubbing his hands together, thinking that with so many mantis craftsmen, gathering two or three hundred Treasure Bottle Bamboo stalks would be a piece of cake.

"Yes, but this can't be rushed. The spiritual infusion takes a very long time. If we want to finish infusing them all, it will probably take ten days to half a month," Eyan said.

Xiao Xuan's heart sank upon hearing this, and his face turned ashen.

E'yan looked at him and said, "You're worried about the Treasure Bottle Bamboo, aren't you?"

Xiao Xuan said with a bitter face, "Zeyang City is becoming increasingly dangerous, I'm afraid we can't wait that long..." "

Come with me." E'yan pulled him along, but they turned into another hall.

Xiao Xuan immediately cheered. It turned out that there were piles of Treasure Bottle Bamboo that had already been cut down, thousands upon thousands of them.

"I wasn't just teasing you, was I?" E'yan said with a smile.

Xiao Xuan was extremely excited. He suddenly turned around, hugged her, and kissed the girl's forehead hard.

Both of them were stunned, and their faces suddenly turned red.

Xiao Xuan was extremely embarrassed. Only then did he realize that they were not on Xiaoyao Peak, and that the other party was not the occasional Shui Ruo, Xiao Wan, and Zhai Xia who would play such tricks on him.

After a long while, Xiao Xuan stammered, "I'm sorry, I didn't... I didn't mean to."

Is there such a thing as intentional or unintentional in doing this? Eyan glared at him fiercely, her face a mixture of anger and delight, then looked away and said, "Go get the bamboo. You can leave now."

"What about you?" Xiao Xuan asked, staring blankly at her long eyelashes.

"I'm staying here to cultivate the spirit. I won't leave for ten days or half a month," Eyan said.

"Oh," Xiao Xuan mumbled, hurriedly going to get the treasure bottle bamboo. After working for half an hour, he finally put three hundred bamboo stalks into his Ruyi pouch. Turning around, he saw Eyan still standing there, staring blankly at him.

"All done," Xiao Xuan said.

"Oh," this time it was Eyan's turn to only respond with a single word.

"Thank you so much," Xiao Xuan said gratefully. "

You're welcome," Eyan said.

Xiao Xuan thought for a moment and said, "If you need any help, just tell me. I'll be in Zeyang City for the next few days."

"Okay," Eyan nodded.

The two were silent for a moment, and Xiao Xuan awkwardly said, "Then... I'm leaving?"

"Yes," the girl replied.

Xiao Xuan turned and walked away carelessly.

"Wait!" E Yan suddenly called out.

Xiao Xuan quickly turned back, only then realizing the reluctance in his heart.

E Yan took out two talismans from her sleeve and handed them to him, saying, "Didn't you want the Void Talisman? I don't have many, so I can only give you two."

Xiao Xuan was overjoyed and hurriedly took them.

E Yan explained the incantation and dispelling of the Void Talisman, asking, "Did you remember?"

"I remembered," Xiao Xuan replied, grinning from ear to ear, forgetting even to thank her.

"Also, this is the method to dispel the Soul-Hooking Butterfly, listen carefully..." E Yan recited the incantation and continued, "I've already told you, whether you're willing to forgive that guy surnamed He is your business."

Xiao Xuan nodded and said, "That guy is annoying, but not particularly evil."

E Yan seemed to hesitate for a moment, then took out three more talismans from her bosom, suddenly placed them between her fingers and bit down hard.

"What are you doing?" Xiao Xuan was startled.

E'yan didn't answer, instead transferring her bleeding fingertips onto three talismans.

Though the blood was minimal, Xiao Xuan was deeply moved and his heart pounded.

E'yan raised her face, handing him the talismans, her peach-blossom cheeks and watery eyes saying, "These three, do you want them too?"

"What kind of talismans are these? They...they actually need to be dyed with blood!" Xiao Xuan quickly took them, noticing the silver patterns on the talismans against a snow-white background, which became exceptionally vibrant

with blood. "They're teleportation talismans. There are no incantations. As long as the holder touches the talisman with their blood, even if they're at the ends of the earth, even if they're thousands of miles apart, they can instantly reach the person who opened the talisman with their blood." The girl's voice trailed off, almost inaudible.

The talismans emerged from the beautiful woman's bosom, still carrying a faint, intoxicating fragrance. Xiao Xuan's heart pounded, and he blurted out, "There are such talismans? What's it called?"

"It's called...the Love-Longing Talisman, according to the book." E'yan's voice was barely audible, her face flushed.

Xiao Xuan stared at her, his soul pounding.

E'yan, overcome with shyness, urged, "Aren't you in a hurry to get back to Zeyang? Let's go."

Xiao Xuan nodded, but his feet seemed glued to the spot.

"By the way, this kind of talisman is extremely rare, so don't use it carelessly," E'yan said.

"Then...when should I use it?" Xiao Xuan asked blankly.

E'yan gave him a shy, playful glare, then suddenly lifted her toes and whispered in his ear,

"When you miss me."

Xiao Xuan's heart melted. He looked up, but the beautiful woman had already gracefully disappeared into the distance, her captivating figure vanishing in an instant.

(Episode 4, Giant Bamboo Valley, Chapter 10: Drunken Night, Fragrant)
Xiao Xuan returned to the cliff edge and used the method taught by E'yan to remove the restriction of the Empty Talisman. Seeing that Shui Ruo was intact, he finally relaxed.

"Wake up! We've got the Treasure Bottle Bamboo! We're going back to Zeyang City now," Xiao Xuan whispered, holding her close.

Shui Ruo remained fast asleep, limp as mud, unresponsive to any calls.

"The fruit of the Jade Red Grass is indeed potent, it has intoxicated her to this state!" Xiao Xuan pondered for a moment, then recited a forbidden incantation, took out the Deer-like chariot from his Ruyi Pouch, and lifted Shui Ruo onto it.

He then glanced at He Tianpeng beside him and snorted, "For the sake of this precious chariot, I'll spare you this time. If you dare to bother Shui'er again, I'll throw you here to feed the spiders!" He then lifted him onto the chariot as well, placing him on the footrest.

He jumped onto the Deer-like chariot and pulled the reins, but the four Deer-like creatures ignored him, simply pacing leisurely in place.

Xiao Xuan was stunned, thinking, "What kind of... Lightning Whip does He use to drive this chariot? Could it be that these ungrateful beasts are afraid of that?" Thinking of this, he immediately bent down to search He Tianpeng's body, but after searching for a long time, he couldn't find the Lightning Whip.

"So the whip was hidden in his magic pouch?" Xiao Xuan frowned deeply, because each person's magic pouch was protected by its own restrictions, and even if the cursed person destroyed the pouch, they wouldn't be able to retrieve the contents.

Helpless, he grew increasingly anxious and annoyed. Suddenly, he pulled out the eight-clawed fire dragon whip wrapped around his arm from his sleeve, lashing it through the air with a loud crack, instantly unleashing thunder and flames, its power terrifying. He roared, "You little beasts! If you don't move, your little saintly grandfather will make sure your butts are bruised and battered!"

Before he finished speaking, the carriage had already started moving, and the four deer-like creatures galloped forward like lightning. It turned out that the deer-like creatures were most afraid of lightning, but not of wind, thunder, water, or fire. However, the whip in Xiao Xuan's hand was made of the sinews and scales of the eight-clawed fire dragon, feared by all beasts, and was also covered with many magical talismans and spiritual seals from the Xuan Sect masters. The fire it emitted was extraordinary, and the deer-like creatures, being demonic beasts, were naturally unafraid.

"That's it!" Xiao Xuan laughed heartily, calling out to the deer-like creatures, "Now that you're with me, as long as you behave, I guarantee you'll live a life of luxury!" He pulled on the reins, remembering the direction they came from, and drove the carriage away. After several twists and turns, he finally found the blank stone tablet at the entrance. He put the carriage away and, recalling the method He Tianpeng had used to lead them in, circled the tablet. However, after several attempts, he was dizzy and still couldn't get out.

"I secretly counted back then; it was nine circles counterclockwise and seven circles clockwise. Why isn't it working this time?" Xiao Xuan was so anxious that sweat beaded on his forehead, and he almost untied the Soul-Hooking Butterfly Talisman from He Tianpeng and dragged him away for interrogation.

Xiao Xuan racked his brains, and suddenly a flash of inspiration struck him: "Ah, could it be that the way in is the opposite of the way out?" He immediately changed it to nine circles clockwise and seven circles counterclockwise, and the scenery before him changed instantly; sure enough, they had exited the Giant Bamboo Valley.

"It really is upside down! How could you be so stupid!" Xiao Xuan slapped his head and mocked himself. He turned back into the valley, carried out Shui Ruo and He Tianpeng one by one, and once again summoned the Deer-Shu Chariot, heading towards Zeyang City.

It was already dusk, and the sky was filled with colorful clouds, magnificent and dazzling. Xiao Xuan, full of vigor, cracked his long whip and sped along in his Deer-Shu chariot. Recalling the many adventures and abundant gains of this trip, he was in high spirits. With one arm around the drunken Shui Ruo and one foot on He Tianpeng, who was stuck under the seat, he sang loudly: "The mountains are green, the streams are blue, the girls of Qiancui Mountain are as beautiful as water, the boys of Qiancui Mountain are as strong as mountains... Ah ah ah... The mountains are ever green, the streams are ever blue, the girl and the boy will never be separated, the blue waters forever circle the green mountains, that girl is so yi ya na ya hou yi ya hei..."

This was originally a folk song from Qiancui Mountain. Who knew that his singing would startle a passing overseas deity? The deity was delighted by the song and remembered it. He took the song to a treasure island in the East China Sea, where it spread far and wide. Even thousands of years later, a new version was sung, which became even more popular. As for its origin, no one knows. This is a story for later and cannot be investigated.

The speed of the Deer-Shu Carriage was truly astonishing. By the time night fell, Xiao Xuan had already returned to Zeyang City from the Giant Bamboo Valley, over a hundred miles away. He drove the carriage through the mountains north of the city, arriving at the Three Generations of Loyal and Tranquil Marquis's Mansion, built against the mountainside.

Xiao Xuan found a secluded spot to park, recited the forbidden incantation taught by E Yan, and removed the Soul-Hooking Butterfly Talisman from He Tianpeng's body. Then he kicked the carriage out of the car. Next, he sped to Cuihua Lodge, put away the Deer-Shu Carriage in the back garden, carried Shui Ruo on his back, and secretly slipped to Zhai Xia's door. He listened intently for a while before pushing the door open and going inside.

Zhaixia was engrossed in copying under the lamp, a thick stack of newly made guardian talismans already piled on the table. Seeing him carry Shui Ruo in, she was startled and asked, "What happened to Third Senior Sister?"

"She's drunk," Xiao Xuan said, looking around. "Quickly, make her lie down."

"So she secretly went out drinking. No wonder I hadn't seen you all day." Zhaixia hurried to help, assisting Shui Ruo to her bed. Seeing her limp and weak, she asked in surprise, "How did she get so drunk?"

"Take care of her tonight, and don't let anyone know," Xiao Xuan whispered.

Zhaixia covered Shui Ruo with the blanket, then turned and glared at her, "Did you trick her into drinking a lot of alcohol?"

"I'm innocent! She wanted to drink it herself," Xiao Xuan could only say.

"Injustice? Third Senior Sister rarely drinks, and you still say you're innocent? You must have forced her to drink! I'll tell the Empress!" Zhaixia threatened.

Actually, Zhaixia was slightly older than Shui Ruo, Xiao Wan, and Xiao Xuan, but she was Cui Caiting's maid, so she addressed them as Senior Sister and Senior Brother, and called Cui Caiting "Empress.

" "No, dear sister, don't scare me!" Xiao Xuan pleaded.

"Who's scaring you!" Zhaixia sneered, her face tense.

"It must be a scare tactic." Xiao Xuan stepped forward and grabbed her arm, grinning, "Dear sister, I know you have the kindest heart, otherwise I wouldn't dare come here to ask you for help."

Zhaixia pulled her arm away and said, "Then tell me, what exactly happened? Where did you take Third Senior Sister today?"

"It was just... a small restaurant in the city. The storefront was small, but the wine was delicious, so we drank a few more cups than usual." Xiao Xuan lied.

"Hmph, you actually abandoned her." Zhaixia said.

Xiao Xuan hurriedly said, "Take good care of Third Senior Sister tonight, and I'll take you there tomorrow."

"What is this? An exchange!" Zhai Xia said angrily.

"No, no, sister, why do you think like that..." Xiao Xuan's mind raced, and he bowed and smiled apologetically, "It was indeed my fault for forgetting you today, sister. I'll treat you to drinks tomorrow as an apology."

Zhai Xia couldn't keep a straight face, biting her lip and saying, "Don't pretend. Do you think I don't know what you're up to? You want someone to take care of your third senior sister, but you're afraid the Empress will find out about you getting her drunk, so you're bribing her."

Xiao Xuan leaned closer, grabbing the girl's hand and arm, and said with a grin, "Bribery is fine, I'll definitely find a big restaurant tomorrow and properly bribe you, sister."

This time, Zhai Xia didn't break free, saying, "I'm not going. Who cares about fake feelings!"

Xiao Xuan said urgently, "It's absolutely sincere, why don't you believe me, sister?"

Zhai Xia then said, "My eldest senior sister has given me a lot of talismans to copy, I don't have time to go out."

"I'll help you copy them here tonight," Xiao Xuan blurted out.

Zhaixia said, "Alright, alright, who would dare ask for your help? You can go now. Considering you're somewhat...someone sincere, I won't report you this time."

"This..." Xiao Xuan said happily, "Then I'll trouble you, sister!"

Zhaixia didn't reply, seemingly waiting for him to leave.

Xiao Xuan was eager to go back and handle his bountiful harvest, so he hurried away.

Zhaixia followed behind, seeing him to the door, when suddenly he turned back, mysteriously saying, "Today, I got a few good things. Want to see them?"

Zhaixia asked, "What are they?"

"Several extremely rare materials and a very ingenious mechanism," Xiao Xuan said excitedly.

Zhaixia had no interest in these at all, yawning, "No, don't you see I still have many talismans to copy? I don't know how late I'll be working tonight."

Xiao Xuan glared at her, "Don't regret it if you don't see them."

"No regrets," Zhaixia replied immediately.

Xiao Xuan suddenly remembered something and said, "Good sister, close your eyes."

"Why?" Zhaixia asked warily. Back on the mountain, she and Xiaowan were often the targets of his pranks.

"Be good, I'll give you something nice," Xiao Xuan coaxed with a smile.

Zhaixia closed her eyes in confusion and warned, "Don't play pranks on people, or I'll report you!"

Xiao Xuan took out a rainbow he had collected from Giant Bamboo Valley from his Ruyi Pouch, tore off a piece, and gently wrapped it around the girl's neck and body.

Zhaixia flinched slightly as he touched her body and asked in a panic, "What are you doing?"

Xiao Xuan put the rest of the rainbow back into his pouch and smiled, "You can open your eyes now, see what it is?"

Zhaixia opened her eyes and saw that she was wearing something as soft as silk, shimmering with iridescent light, making the whole room colorful and dreamlike. She was immediately stunned.

"Do you like it?" Xiao Xuan asked with a smile.

"This... what is this?" Zhaixia was dumbfounded. Touching the rainbow, it felt almost real.

"A rainbow!" Xiao Xuan said proudly.

"A rainbow? There really is... there really is such a rainbow? Where did you get it?" the girl murmured dreamily.

"That's a long story. I'll tell you tomorrow." Xiao Xuan said as he walked outside. By now, it was completely dark, and the moon was hidden by thick clouds. The surrounding flowers and trees looked like they had been splashed with ink, quiet and mysterious.

"Wait..." Zhai Xia looked up hurriedly, but the man had already disappeared like the wind, vanishing among the flowers and trees in the blink of an eye. She was stunned for a moment, then unconsciously held the rainbow close to her face, sometimes frowning, sometimes smiling sweetly, sometimes shy, sometimes sighing softly, as if she were in a daze.

The next morning, on the back mountain path of the Three Generations of Loyal and Tranquil Marquis's Mansion.

Fei Luo stretched lazily and asked curiously, "Why did you bring me here so early in the morning?"

Xiao Xuan smiled: "To show you something."

"What good thing could you possibly have? Why are you being so mysterious?" Fei Luo glanced at him.

Xiao Xuan led her to a secluded spot, then suddenly grabbed her wrist and pulled her into the woods.

Fei Luo's beautiful face flushed instantly, and she bit her lip, saying, "Little one, what nonsense are you spouting now..." Before she could finish speaking, she froze. There were hundreds of emerald green bamboo stalks piled up like bottles in the woods.

"Bottle bamboo! Did He Tianpeng bring them back?" the beauty asked in surprise.

Xiao Xuan shook his head, saying smugly, "Not him, it was me."

"You?" Fei Luo's beautiful eyes widened.

Xiao Xuan said, "He Tianpeng went to Giant Bamboo Valley, but he didn't get a single one. I got all of these."

Fei Luo looked at him and said, "What exactly happened? Tell me the truth!"

For some reason, as long as he was in front of her, Xiao Xuan felt there was no need to hide anything, so he recounted his experience of secretly going to Giant Bamboo Valley with He Tianpeng along with Shui Ruo.

Fei Luo listened quietly until the end, then said, "So that's the story. No wonder I've always heard that the master of Giant Bamboo Valley is a member of the Spirit Bamboo Clan... Hmm, you said that Spirit Bamboo Clan girl is the Demon Saint's disciple?"

"Yes, that's what she said," Xiao Xuan nodded.

Fei Luo pondered, "That's a bit strange. Logically speaking, since she's a disciple of the Demon Saint, crossing the Ten Thousand Spider Ridge shouldn't be difficult for her. Why would she need your help?" Xiao

Xuan immediately exclaimed, "No, the Ten Thousand Spider Ridge is teeming with demonic spiders; it's truly dangerous. Uncle-Master, don't underestimate her. Without my help, she really wouldn't have been able to get through alone."

Fei Luo glanced at him with a half-smile, her expression dismissive.

Xiao Xuan was indignant, his face full of resentment.

After a while, Fei Luo said, "Little guy, you're quite something..."

Xiao Xuan's head immediately swelled, and he beamed with unusual pride, but humbly replied, "Actually, it's nothing much. It's all thanks to my master's teachings on the Formless Technique..." Unexpectedly,

Fei Luo smiled and continued, "You managed to fool me so much that you gave me so many Treasure Bamboo Bottles all at once!"

Xiao Xuan was taken aback, his handsome face turning bright red, and he exclaimed, "Master's Master, you... what nonsense are you talking about!"

Fei Luo suddenly became serious and said, "However, since that girl is a disciple of the Demon Saint, she's probably not a kind person. Moreover, she gave you such a generous gift as soon as we met. Her intentions are hard to fathom. Don't be fooled and let her fool you."

Seeing her expression, Xiao Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly said, "Uncle-Master is right, I will remember it."

"In any case, you've done a great job this time," Fei Luo smiled again.

"Well... I wonder what reward you have, Uncle-Master?" Xiao Xuan seized the opportunity to ask, the sweetness brought to him by the Eye of No Form still fresh in his memory.

"No! These bamboos didn't end up in my pocket," Fei Luo refused outright.

"No way, without these treasure bottle bamboos to make arrows, how can the power of the Mountain-Breaking Crossbow made by Uncle-Master be demonstrated? Since I've brought glory to Uncle-Master, how can I not be rewarded!" Xiao Xuan stepped forward and pestered her, grabbing her hand and arm with a playful grin, completely abandoning any semblance of a master-disciple relationship.

"Alright, alright, you're so disrespectful..." Fei Luo said, half-jokingly, "I can't stand your teasing, so I'll teach you a spell."

"Great! Thank you, Uncle-Master," Xiao Xuan was overjoyed.

"However, this spell is extraordinary. I'll teach you secretly, and you'll learn it secretly. Don't tell anyone else," Fei Luo instructed.

Hearing this, Xiao Xuan was overjoyed and replied repeatedly, "Uncle-Master, please rest assured, I promise to keep my mouth shut! What

kind of magic is it?" "Borrowing Form Technique, a magic for escaping," Fei Luo said.

"An escape magic?" Xiao Xuan was slightly taken aback. "Why are you teaching me this?"

Fei Luo looked at him intently and sighed, "Because you're too mischievous and can't distinguish between good and evil. One day you'll cause some great trouble. Teaching you this technique might save your life."

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Xiao Xuan excitedly rushed into Zhai Xia's room. He was about to call out when he saw the bed curtains hanging down, so he quickly shut his mouth.

At this moment, Zhai Xia came in from outside carrying a basin of water and said, "Why are you here again?"

"What time is it? Why hasn't she gotten up yet?" Xiao Xuan asked.

Zhaixia scolded, "I was just about to ask you that! Third Senior Sister slept all night, and when I called her to get up for porridge this morning, she was still completely drunk. No matter how I called her, she wouldn't respond."

"The records in the classics are indeed true; the fruit of the Jade Red Grass is extremely potent intoxicating..." Xiao Xuan thought to himself, then smiled and said, "Then let her continue sleeping. We'll call her again at noon."

"What kind of wine did you coax her to drink?" Zhaixia stared at him and asked.

"Three Steps to Heaven! No, no, it's Three Steps to Heaven's Softness." Xiao Xuan made up a story on the spot.

"What kind of wine is that! I've never heard of it before?" Zhaixia was skeptical.

What would happen if the fruit of the Jade Red Grass was used to make wine? Xiao Xuan suddenly had a strange idea and said, "You don't believe me? Then come to my room tonight, and I'll give you that Three Steps to Heaven's Softness to try."

"Tonight? In your... in your room?" The girl was stunned.

Xiao Xuan leaned closer, his mouth close to her ear, and whispered, "Come over quietly tonight, don't let anyone know."

Zhai Xia felt a tingling sensation in her ear, and her face seemed a little unnatural. "Don't let anyone... know?"

Xiao Xuan said mysteriously, "Yes, besides buying you drinks, I'll also tell you about an amazing adventure."

Zhai Xia glanced at him, her cheeks suddenly flushing red, and said, "I'm not going! What kind of amazing adventure could you have?" "You

don't believe me?" Xiao Xuan glared, feeling utterly disrespected.

"I don't believe you!" the girl replied, biting her lip.

"You have to come. Didn't you ask me where that rainbow came from last night? Don't you want to know?" Xiao Xuan said.

Upon hearing the word "rainbow," Zhai Xia's face became even more uncomfortable. She lowered her head, fidgeting with the hem of her clothes, and remained silent for a long time.

"I'll be waiting for you." Xiao Xuan started to walk away.

"Don't wait, I won't go." Zhai Xia quickly declared.

"Come on, come on, you'll regret it if you don't!" Xiao Xuan hurried towards his house, thinking about how to use the fruit of the Jade Red Grass to make wine. He excitedly thought, "Maybe I can really make some kind of Heavenly Immortal Three-Step Softness! Tsk tsk tsk, I never thought that such a peerless wine would come from my own hands... Haha... Wahahaha..."

Zhai Xia's heart was pounding like a deer. She was about to say something more when she saw that the man had disappeared around the bend in the path. She stood blankly at the door for a long time, and suddenly realized that her hand was touching the azure bracelet on her left wrist. Suddenly, her face burned like fire. She bit her lip and groaned, "Bad man..."

The moonlight was like water, gently pouring in and draping everything in the house in a hazy silver veil.

Xiao Xuan sat alone at the table, sipping his wine, squinting and savoring it for a long time before slowly swallowing. Suddenly, he shuddered and exclaimed, "Good wine! Good wine! Heavenly Immortal's Three Steps Soft, that's the name!"

He took two more sips, feeling incredibly satisfied, and said to himself, "The ancients were right. Jade Red Grass is indeed the best for brewing wine. Just two fruits have such a miraculous effect. If I add a few more, wouldn't it make people ascend to immortality?"

In high spirits, Xiao Xuan picked two more fruits from the Jade Red Grass fruit cluster, carefully peeled off the skin, put them into the shell, and shook it vigorously. He then mixed and tested the wine, pouring and drinking it by himself, and before he knew it, he had drunk half a pot.

He drank with increasing gusto, hoping someone would share the drink with him. He stared longingly at the door, but Zhaixia was nowhere to be seen. His heart burned with disappointment, and he muttered to himself, "Why isn't she here yet? If she doesn't come soon, I'll drink it all!" Then he thought, "She doesn't usually like to drink, so she probably won't come tonight..."

Xiao Xuan often hung out with the demons of Qiancui Mountain and had a considerable capacity for alcohol, but the Jade Red Grass was extremely potent. Before he knew it, he was already drunk. In his drunken stupor, he suddenly thought of Eyan and wondered, "I wonder if she drinks? If she's here, I wonder if she'll drink with me?"

Thinking of this, his thoughts surged, and his mind was filled with the girl's pretty face and smiling face: "She'll be in that secret vault for ten or fifteen days, all alone with no one to talk to. She must be so lonely..." A sudden impulse surged through him, and he immediately grabbed the Ruyi Pouch, wanting to take out the Love Talisman. But he was too drunk and even after reciting the forbidden incantation several times, he still couldn't open the Ruyi Pouch.

He racked his brains, scratching his head for ages, but couldn't figure out where he'd gone wrong. He threw the pouch aside, and in his frustration, suddenly remembered, "Oh dear, how could I forget Yaoyao?" He immediately stumbled to the windowsill, grabbed the celadon vase with a single peach blossom, and chanted a forbidden incantation. Fortunately, it was brief, and this time he didn't make a mistake. A blurry figure appeared in the empty space, petite and delicate—it was Yaoyao.

Xiao Xuan exclaimed joyfully, "Come out quickly, I have something good for you!"

The figure gradually became clearer; the little peach spirit floated gracefully in mid-air, perhaps even more beautiful and alluring because of Xiao Xuan's "rain and dew."

Xiao Xuan reached out and gently pulled her, and Yaoyao obediently nestled into his arms, her snowy arms tightly encircling his waist.

"Did you miss me?" Xiao Xuan asked.

Little Peach Spirit looked up, her expression a mixture of joy and resentment. "I've been thinking about you, but why... why did it take you so long to call me out?"

"It's my fault, I was so busy yesterday that I forgot!" Xiao Xuan said with heartache.

"Don't forget again, okay? Yao Yao really... really... likes being with Xiao Xuan." Little Peach Spirit said awkwardly, then smiled broadly as she remembered the word "like.

" "Definitely, definitely. I have something good for you..." Xiao Xuan saw that she was still wearing that jade-colored gauze, and hurriedly pulled out the Ruyi Pouch, wanting to take out the rainbow, but he still couldn't remember the opening spell, so he could only say, "I'll give it to you tomorrow night." "

What are you going to give me?" Yao Yao was slightly disappointed.

Xiao Xuan couldn't bear it, and a thought struck him, so he said, "Something very delicious." He picked up the girl, who was as light as smoke, walked back to the table, poured a glass of wine, and held it to her lips, saying, "I made it myself, try it."

Little Peach Fairy, her face beaming with joy, lowered her lips to the cup, taking only a small sip. She then shivered in the boy's arms, her pretty face instantly flushing a rosy pink, utterly captivating.

"Is it good?" Xiao Xuan asked.

"Delicious, so sweet…so sweet…I don't know how to describe it, what is it?" Yao Yao looked into the cup, seeing the shimmering, beautiful purple liquid, and her heart swelled with delight.

"The Heavenly Immortal's Three Steps Soft, a top-grade brew from Cui Xiao Xuan's hand, a legendary wine destined to be remembered for generations," Xiao Xuan gazed out the window, unusually excited.

Unfortunately, the little peach spirit didn't quite understand his boasting, only saying, "I want more."

Xiao Xuan then handed her another cup to feed her, and Yao Yao's lips met his. After a few sips, her face was flushed, her eyes watery, and she licked her lips, saying, "How come as soon as I drink it, my stomach feels... so warm and comfortable... so good? Can you say this is comfortable?"

Xiao Xuan nodded, his eyes fixed on the small, tender tongue licking her watery lips.

"I want more." Seeing that Xiao Xuan didn't move, Yao Yao took matters into her own hands, pointing to the bottom of the cup, and drank two more sips. This time, even her snow-white neck turned red, and she opened her small mouth to exhale.

The breath was fragrant and sweet, intoxicating, and Xiao Xuan, already intoxicated, couldn't help but be captivated. He suddenly leaned in and covered her cherry lips with a passionate kiss.

Yao Yao made a soft moan, then immediately reciprocated, wrapping her arms around the man's neck, her beautiful eyes half-closed, seemingly enjoying it immensely.

Xiao Xuan pried open her tender lips, his tongue probing and darting about. After a while, the girl, unexpectedly, copied him, her fragrant tongue slipping into his mouth as well, playfully darting and frolicking like a fish.

"What a treasure! Luckily, I took her that day..." Xiao Xuan thought to himself, relieved, when suddenly the girl pushed him away.

"I can't breathe..." Yao Yao gasped for breath, touching her face and groaning, "So hot, my face is so hot..."

"Then take off your clothes..." Xiao Xuan said breathlessly, and without waiting for a reply, he lifted the gauze covering the girl's body, revealing a pair of snow-white breasts, small, delicate, soft, and flawless, which tempted him to grab them and knead them fiercely.

Yao Yao immediately felt weak and let out a soft moan, her delicate beauty truly indescribable.

Xiao Xuan's mouth was dry, so he lowered his head and buried his face in her snow-white breasts, indulging in their pleasure.

The little peach spirit trembled uncontrollably, panting as she suddenly giggled, "So itchy...so...so strange...are you going to play games with Yaoyao again?"

Xiao Xuan immediately recalled the ecstasy of the previous night, his blood surging, and he groaned, "Do you want to?"

"Yes, I...I really like it...ah!" Yaoyao suddenly cried out, asking in a daze, "You...why are you biting me?"

Even Xiao Xuan himself didn't understand, still smacking his lips and teeth, his demonic claws roaming everywhere.

Yaoyao was teased by him until she felt uncomfortable all over, but didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she felt a pain and numbness below, followed by something entering her body. Instantly, her whole body tensed up, but her vision was blocked by the man, so she didn't know what he was doing.

It turned out that someone's hand was slipping under her flower, fingers were probing her flower stream, sneaking into her flower chamber.

Whether it was the effect of the alcohol or the man's demonic hand, the little peach spirit suddenly slid down, her whole body going limp as if all her bones had been pulled out.

Xiao Xuan hurriedly hooked her up, picked her up, and placed her on the table. He impatiently loosened his belt, spread the girl's two pink legs, and lifted the thin, jade-colored gauze high. Then, he pressed forward with murderous intent.

Yao Yao's breasts heaved like waves. Remembering the strange words the man had said last time, she gasped, "Xiao...Xiao Xuan is going to...go inside Yao Yao again?"

"Not only will I go in, but I'll go deep!" Xiao Xuan said wickedly.

Upon hearing this, Yao Yao's lust suddenly erupted. Her slender, snow-white legs spread wide open, and she trembled as she cried, "Quick...Xiao Xuan

, come quickly!" Xiao Xuan's desire burned fiercely. Just as he was about to thrust out, he suddenly heard a sharp shout. Someone angrily shouted, "Where did this vixen come from? How dare she bewitch my senior brother!"

The two men's expressions changed, and they both looked towards the door. They saw a pretty girl flying in, her hands forming hand seals, her eyebrows raised and her eyes blazing. It was none other than Zhai Xia.

"Oh my god!" Xiao Xuan suddenly sobered up, only then remembering his invitation, and panicked, completely lost: "She's dead... Why is she so late..."

Zhai Xia instantly appeared, her hands forming a hand seal and rushing towards Yao Yao's snowy forehead with lightning speed.

Xiao Xuan recognized at a glance that she was using the Demon-Slaying Seal, a technique specifically used to deal with demons, and was shocked: "If this hits, Yao Yao will be reduced to ashes!"

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