The Carefree Little Immortal [Complete] - 7

In the third episode of the third chapter of the Skeleton Demon Army,

a chaotic dance of demons ensued. The unconscious Shui Ruo groaned. Xiao Xuan, unaware of where she had fallen, cursed himself for his actions and hastily scooped up the jade-like figure, leaping out of the stone corridor and rolling into the flowerbed beside it. In an instant, the Skeleton Ancestor appeared, swiftly pursuing them, its body trailing crimson flames, appearing utterly eerie in the dark corridor.

"Hurry, let's go!" Xiao Xuan prayed silently.

Unexpectedly, the Skeleton Ancestor suddenly stopped, seemingly sensing something.

Xiao Xuan held his breath, staring through the flowers at the listening demon, wishing his heart would pound louder.

The Skeleton Ancestor seemed to be in a meditative state; the corridor became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Wearing the Seven Evils Cloak, Xiao Xuan dared not move. Suddenly, he noticed the girl in his arms, and a sudden, intense sensation, like an electric current coursing through him, surged through him. His mouth went dry, and his heart pounded uncontrollably.

Shui Ruo remained unconscious, her body soft and yielding, her expression languid and alluring, unaware that she was irresistibly seducing someone.

Xiao Xuan desperately tried to control himself, but his senses grew increasingly sensitive and uncontrollable. The girl's soft, fragrant body, her silky smooth skin, even her sweet breath, were magnified in his mind, causing an inappropriate and uncontrollable swelling in a certain area.

"Damn it! Damn it! How could I be so distracted at a time like this!" Xiao Xuan cursed himself fiercely, then suddenly realized something and hurriedly tried to remove the mask from his face.

However, the Seven Evils Cover seemed to generate a powerful, inexplicable force, terrifyingly controlling his will and resisting.

Xiao Xuan was secretly alarmed, gritted his teeth, and finally tore the mask off with a tearing motion, his back already drenched in sweat.

"This thing is too evil! I must never wear it carelessly again..." He struggled to suppress his panting and gently put the Seven Evils Cover into his Ruyi Pouch.

"Mmm..." Shui Ruo groaned softly as she slowly awoke, glancing at the man for a moment in a daze before suddenly panicking.

Seeing her open her mouth to scream, Xiao Xuan panicked and, without a word, silenced her with his lips.

Shui Ruo's beautiful eyes widened, and she struggled desperately.

"Waking up at the worst possible time!" Xiao Xuan thought to himself, cursing his bad luck, but he managed to suppress the beauty, kissing her fiercely.

Shui Ruo's eyebrows furrowed, and she bit down hard.

"Ugh!" Xiao Xuan groaned in pain, realizing the danger, and leaped away with Shui Ruo in his arms.

"So it is here!" the Skeleton Ancestor roared as they chased after them.

Shui Ruo's face paled instantly; she immediately understood her predicament.

Xiao Xuan ran for his life, but found his speed much slower than when he was wearing the Seven Evils Cover. He knew he was in trouble and quickly chanted an incantation, intending to use Starfire Splash again to save them.

Shui Ruo suddenly screamed. Xiao Xuan looked up and saw a gigantic, blood-stained bone claw emerge from the void, hurtling towards them. He was rushing forward and had no chance to dodge. Without thinking, he dodged to the side, protecting the beautiful woman in his arms.

The giant claw swept across them like lightning, sending Xiao Xuan and Shui Ruo flying more than ten steps away.

It turned out that the Skeleton Ancestor, fearing another loss, had unleashed the elusive Netherworld Emperor's Claw to kill them.

Shui Ruo felt as if she had been struck by a heavy hammer. Ignoring the churning of her blood, she rushed to Xiao Xuan's side, crying out, "How are you?" Seeing him motionless, and remembering the scene of the Ice Qilin being crushed to pieces earlier, she felt a chill run down her spine, and her eyes suddenly reddened.

"Where is the Seven Absolutes?" the Skeleton Ancestor demanded, closing in.

Shui Ruo suddenly looked up, glaring at him through gritted teeth, and reached into her robes.

"What other magic weapons do you have, little brat? Just use them," the Skeleton Ancestor said with a sinister laugh.

The girl's voice was like ice: "Do you dare let me finish the incantation?"

"Why wouldn't I dare? I'll show you what boundless magical power truly means," the Skeleton Ancestor said arrogantly, stopping three steps away from her.

Shui Ruo's cherry lips trembled slightly as she began to chant softly. The incantation seemed extremely long, and she couldn't finish it for a long time.

The Skeleton Ancestor stood with his hands behind his back, completely disregarding the girl before him.

Suddenly, a bright red light emanated from Shui Ruo's bosom, staining her clothes like a radiant sunset.

The Skeleton Ancestor sensed a powerful fluctuation of magical energy, and his expression gradually became solemn.

"Die!" Shui Ruo roared, her hand shooting out from her bosom. A streak of crimson light shot through the air like a rainbow, heading straight for the Skeleton Ancestor.

The two were extremely close. The Skeleton Ancestor, confident in his extraordinary magical power, opened his claws to meet the crimson light. In an instant, his entire body trembled violently, and he was forced back several steps. At the same time, he felt an unusually fierce and powerful force penetrating his claws, and he was secretly startled.

The crimson rainbow shot upwards, appearing as a spinning, deep red bead.

"Exorcising Thunderbolt!" the Skeleton Ancestor roared, his bone claws, used to deflect the crimson rainbow, suddenly glowing brightly, then extending to his elbows. A loud explosion followed, and the glowing part shattered into pieces.

Whether due to extreme depletion of spiritual energy or something else, Shui Ruo was panting heavily, her cheeks burning, and fine beads of sweat appeared

on her forehead. The Skeleton Ancestor felt a chill, suddenly remembering someone, and said coldly, "Little brat, who is Lady Baibao to you?"

Shui Ruo's face was frosty, remaining silent as she gestured with her fingers, laboriously manipulating the crimson bead to attack the Skeleton Ancestor again.

The Ancestor's cultivation was extremely high; he immediately saw that Shui Ruo's power was insufficient, her manipulation extremely strained, and the full power not being unleashed. However, the exorcising power emanating from the Exorcising Thunderbolt was his nemesis, so he dared not block it again and immediately leaped to dodge.

The crimson pearl spun faster and faster, transforming into a crimson rainbow in the blink of an eye, chasing after the Skeleton Ancestor with lightning speed.

"Could you be Cheng Zhaoqi's daughter?" the Skeleton Ancestor shouted again, and as he raced forward with all his might, new bone arms began to grow from the broken parts.

Shui Ruo remained silent, her expression growing increasingly strained.

The Skeleton Ancestor caught a glimpse of this and felt a surge of secret delight. His bony arm had already regenerated to his wrist at an astonishing speed. He thought to himself, "It's said that the Evil-Repelling Thunderbolt is specifically designed to subdue evil spirits, but it also contains a powerful backlash, requiring the wielder to possess extremely high skill to control it. This little girl's cultivation is still shallow; not only can she not unleash its full power, but forcing it might even injure her from the backlash. Hehe… if I just hold out a little longer, she'll most likely be defeated without a fight."

He was happily calculating when he suddenly heard someone giggling behind him. Startled, he saw a purple light emanating from his chest, his true energy and spiritual power gushing out like a burst dam. He turned in horror and saw a stunningly beautiful woman covering her mouth and giggling, her appearance both innocent and alluring—it was none other than Fei Luo.

"It's you again, you old hag!" the Skeleton Ancestor roared, clutching his chest and swaying precariously.

"No choice, you old monster are so powerful, I had to ambush you," Fei Luo said with a grin. Her sleeveless, snow-white left arm swung wildly, creating a series of graceful afterimages. The Purple Rhinoceros Hairpin twirled in the air, trailing a trail of strange and beautiful light as it swept back.

Shui Ruo also desperately tried to control the Evil-Repelling Thunderbolt, attacking the enemy from the other side.

The Skeleton Ancestor sighed, seemingly resigned to his fate, but the moment the Purple Rhinoceros Hairpin and the Evil-Repelling Thunderbolt struck, he vanished like ashes.

Purple and red light flashed past, and both treasures missed their mark.

"Gone with the wind? That old monster escaped!" Fei Luo's jade-like face turned pale with anger, and she stamped her feet in regret.

"Uncle-Master, come quick!" Shui Ruo rushed to Xiao Xuan's side, her heart filled with anxiety, pain, and regret. She cried out, "Xiao Xuan has fallen victim to that demon's cruelty... It's all my fault, all my fault!"

A series of bizarre scenes flashed before his eyes. Xiao Xuan saw the jade-colored dragon struggling in the raging purple flames again. Just as he was feeling confused, he suddenly heard the sounds of battle rising around him. His mind cleared up a little, and he felt a warm, soft touch on the back of his neck, as if a woman was pressing against him. When he tried to open his eyes, he had to use all his strength to lift his eyelids. He was stunned to see that it was Zhai Xia supporting him.

"You're awake!" The girl noticed, a hint of joy appearing on her anxious face.

Seeing the magnificent palace ceiling painted with countless mysterious symbols, Xiao Xuan suddenly awoke, exclaiming, "Where's that old monster? Shui Ruo! Where's Shui Ruo?" He immediately struggled to sit up, but felt as if his body was falling apart, utterly powerless.

"Don't worry!" Zhai Xia quickly supported and comforted him, "Don't get up, that old monster has already been driven away by Uncle-Master, Third Senior Sister is fine..." She turned her head and gestured in a certain direction, saying, "Look, isn't she over there?"

Xiao Xuan looked in that direction and indeed saw Shui Ruo. She and Xue Han were fiercely guarding a side door of the palace, resisting a surging tide of two-headed skeleton swordsmen, while Fei Luo, Li Mengtang, Xia Xiaowan, and Fang Shaolin were defending the main gate, fighting against an even greater number of various skeleton monsters. Shouts, roars, and the clash of metal rose and fell, the battle extremely fierce.

He turned his gaze to the center of the hall and saw Cui Caiting still meditating with her eyes closed on the bluestone platform. Only then did he feel slightly relieved and asked breathlessly, "Have all the outer defenses fallen?"

Zhaixia nodded, "There are too many demons. Almost all the remaining formations and traps have been exhausted. Just now, Fourth Senior Sister and Senior Brother Fang broke the suspension bridge, dumping the entire bridge of demonic filth into the lake, but there are still so many!"

At this moment, a strange hissing and surging sound suddenly came from above. Xiao Xuan looked up and couldn't help but turn pale. It turned out that a group of bone-winged skeletons attacked from the second-floor balcony, passed through the corridor, and filed into the hall. The leading demon general carried a silver skull-headed flying hammer, which was none other than the Void-Breaking General he had seen in the Abyss of Hell.

As a result, Fei Luo and the others were besieged from both inside and outside, and their situation became increasingly dangerous. Under their desperate resistance, their true energy and spiritual power were extremely depleted. Fortunately, Li Mengtang constantly used various recovery and replenishment spells to assist them, which allowed them to barely hold on.

"This is bad..." Xiao Xuan was frantic, regretting that she couldn't help, when a strange laugh rang out, making her eardrums ache. She then saw a demon general forcefully burst into the hall through the main gate, clad in azure scale armor, wielding a massive double-pronged fork, his body strangely long—the same Long Skeleton General she had seen before.

Fang Shaolin, seeing the horde of skeletal monsters about to surge in, panicked and roared, swinging his staff to meet the attack.

Unexpectedly, a sudden change occurred. The Long Skeleton General swung his hips, his already strangely long body inexplicably growing even longer, bypassing the blockade and coiling through the air like a giant python.

Fang Shaolin was dumbfounded; it was too late to dodge.

Xia Xiaowan, standing beside him, cried out, "Be careful!" Her spiritual power was already exhausted, and she had no earth spirit to control, so she could only hurriedly swing her short hammer to rush to her aid.

General Changhai's double-pronged fork, like a snake's tongue, lashed out and instantly reached Fang Shaolin. Just as he was about to succeed, a blue shadow flashed by, accompanied by a fierce gust of wind, attacking from the side with terrifying force. He had no choice but to turn his fork to meet the attack, thrusting it into the attacker's body with lightning speed. At the same time, a sharp pain shot through his right shoulder, and his upper body, as thick as a tree trunk, was jolted to the side.

With a loud "thud," the blue shadow landed heavily on the ground, revealing a Kunlun slave over ten feet tall, its body entirely azure blue. A deep and long, horrifying gash ran from its chest to its abdomen, yet no blood flowed.

General Changhai felt as if half of his shoulder had shattered from the pain. He looked down and saw a large hole in his shoulder armor, and was both shocked and furious. He looked up and glared angrily at his enemy.

The Kunlun slave was not to be outdone, baring its teeth in response. Although there was a significant difference in height between the two, their bodies were both enormous and strangely shaped, their muscles bulging and intertwined, and their auras were evenly matched.

Fang Shaolin, having narrowly escaped death, was drenched in cold sweat. Recognizing Kunlun Slave as Fei Luo's spirit pet, he cried out, "Thank you for saving me, Martial Uncle!"

Fei Luo glared at General Changhai and shouted, "This demonic creature must be a monster made from the remains of a python, possessing the ability to shapeshift. Everyone, be careful!"

General Changhai laughed loudly, "That's right! In life, the Demon Clan was a general who had fought countless battles. After dying on the battlefield, he was fortunate to receive the grace of the Ancestor, who allowed him to merge with the remains of a thousand-year-old python king, thus achieving rebirth. Now, the Demon Clan's fighting power is a hundred times greater than before. You all..." "Surrender now!"

At this moment, a large horde of skeletal monsters surged in, flooding the hall like a tidal wave. General Changhai's imposing aura surged, and he was about to charge again when a sudden shock jolted him to his feet. The terrifying wounds on the blue monster opposite him were inexplicably healing rapidly. He thought in horror, "It has such a rapid self-healing ability! This guy is definitely a top-tier spirit pet! I mustn't risk it..." He then brandished his trident, ordering his subordinates to charge, while he waited for his chance.

The Xuan Sect members had no more safety to rely on, and their spiritual power and true energy were dwindling. They gradually tightened their defenses around Cui Caiting, struggling to hold on.

Suddenly, the azure light dimmed. Li Mengtang, who had been continuously casting large-scale spells to replenish her spiritual power, finally collapsed from exhaustion. The Xuan Sect members were immediately affected, their defenses riddled with holes, and they were in grave danger.

A terrifyingly large broadsword suddenly slammed down, knocking the short hammer from Xia Xiaowan's hand. A ferocious two-headed tiger emerged from the horde of demons, forcefully charging into the Xuan Cult members, followed by several heavily armored two-headed skeleton swordsmen.

Xiao Xuan was shocked and, in her haste, fainted again.

The Xuan Cult members were thrown into chaos, collapsing in the blink of an eye as countless skeletal monsters swarmed them from all sides like a nightmare.

Cui Caiting, who had been meditating on the bluestone platform, suddenly opened her eyes. Zhaixia, carrying her divine weapon, felt a chill run down her spine. In her dream, the weapon had been sheathed and flown into Cui Caiting's hand as if it had eyes...

When Xiao Xuan awoke again, she found herself high in the sky, surrounded by a sky full of stars and a cold wind. She groaned in a daze, "Am I really dead this time?"

"Don't talk nonsense! You won't." A voice rang out beside her.

The voice was so familiar and melodious that Xiao Xuan was overjoyed. He turned his head and saw Shui Ruo's beautiful face. He suddenly realized that she was supporting him, and his heart fluttered with happiness. "You...you...we...you're finally paying attention to me?"

Shui Ruo's face flushed red. She just stared at him silently, her slightly red eyes filled with worry, joy, shyness, coquettishness, and tears.

Xiao Xuan was about to speak again when he heard someone beside him say, "Xiao Xuan, how do you feel?" He turned his head again and blushed deeply. It turned out that Cui Caiting, Fei Luo, and several senior sisters were beside him. The one who spoke was Li Mengtang.

"I have temporarily sealed your injuries with the Restoration Technique. I will treat you after we are out of danger," Li Mengtang continued.

Xiao Xuan then realized that everyone was still in a dream. Seeing Cui Caiting flying on her sword, he exclaimed with joy, "Master, are you alright?"

Cui Caiting nodded and looked at him, asking, "Can you hold on?"

Xiao Xuan felt a tightness in his chest, as if his body was about to fall apart, but he quickly replied, "I'm fine, just a minor injury."

"You're...you're like this, and you still say you're fine!" Shui Ruo scolded, her face full of worry and pain.

Seeing this, Xiao Xuan felt a surge of relief and felt much better.

Fei Luo said, "The demon's power is immense; we must temporarily avoid its attack. Xiao Xuan, hang in there."

Flying on a sword is incredibly fast, requiring the rider to possess a certain amount of true energy to withstand it. Xiao Xuan had exhausted his true energy and was already seriously injured, which only made things worse.

Xiao Xuan understood his current situation and pretended to be relaxed, saying, "No problem. By the way, how did you escape danger?" Xia Xiaowan then briefly recounted what had happened to him.

It turned out that Cui Caiting had finally completed the exorcism in the critical moment, using her superb skills to force back the demons. Taking advantage of the opportunity, she used her Dream Transformation Technique to fly on her sword and carry everyone out of the predicament.

Fei Luo said hatefully, "I'll send a message back to the sect, and in the future, my fellow disciples and I will eradicate this filthy horde."

Xiao Xuan forced a smile and said weakly, "We must wipe them out completely!" Suddenly, he coughed up a mouthful of blood. Shui

Ruo was terrified and cried out, "Second Senior Sister! Second Senior Sister!" She cried out and broke down in tears.

Li Mengtang hurriedly used healing techniques to suppress Xiao Xuan's injuries, not caring that her own spiritual power was almost exhausted.

Xiao Xuan looked at Shui Ruo, forcing a smile, and comforted her, "Don't worry, it's really nothing...it's nothing serious, don't worry..."

"I didn't know just now, I thought...I thought you were going to...if I hadn't done that...it's my fault! I'm the one who hurt you!" Shui Ruo was filled with self-blame, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Hearing this, Xiao Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and he forgot that there were other people around. He gasped, "Then...then next time I...I...do that again...will you still bite me?"

Shui Ruo's ears turned red, and she shook her head slightly, biting her lip, and said, "Get well soon."

Xiao Xuan looked at her face, which was as beautiful as a peach blossom, and he was momentarily infatuated. "Really? Then...you can't...you can't go back on your word...No...we have to...we have to pinky swear..."

Fei Luo, who was standing to the side, saw that he was still entangled with Shui Ruo and said irritably, "Why are you talking so much at a time like this! Quickly calm down and catch your breath."

Xiao Xuan was so happy that he was dizzy and thought, "She's talking to me like that...she's actually talking to me like that..." Suddenly, he caught sight of Xiao Wan on the other side, whose beautiful eyes were also full of worry and heartache. He was overwhelmed with emotion and coughed up blood again.

Xiao Wan could no longer hold back. She suddenly reached out her soft hand and grasped his, choking back tears, "Hold on! Xiao Xuan, you must hold on..."

Xiao Xuan wanted to agree, but he didn't even have the strength to speak.

"We're almost at Wangze. Below us is Wangze. There are imperial guards here. I doubt those evil spirits would dare to pursue us rashly... Ah!" Fang Shaolin knelt on the tip of his sword, looking down, his words suddenly cut short.

Everyone looked down and their expressions changed drastically.

Wangze City had become a living hell. The city walls were collapsed, buildings were crumbling, and eerie blue hellfires burned everywhere. Countless piled-up corpses were blurred in the flames, and large pools of crimson blood reflected the blue flames eerily. Surrounded by hordes of skeletal monsters, seven or eight terrifying figures as tall as towers were roaming and wreaking havoc in the city. They were none other than the skeletal monsters they had encountered not long ago.

Xia Xiaowan stammered, "There are so many of these skeletal trolls..."

"They actually... they actually attacked Wangze! They actually attacked the town!" Fang Shaolin's voice trembled, his face filled with shock and anger.

Li Mengtang's beautiful face turned pale, and she gasped, "It looks like there are thousands of demon soldiers. With such a demonic force, even the largest town would probably be unable to withstand them."

Xue Han said, "These skeletal demon soldiers must be some of the 400,000 ancient soldiers who were slaughtered. I wonder how many of the Skeleton Ancestors have been corrupted by demons?"

Cui Caiting said in a deep voice, "In their previous lives, they were all battle-hardened soldiers with extraordinary combat power. Now that they have been corrupted by demons, it is truly a great calamity. Eradicating this evil is of utmost urgency!" "

Once we are out of danger, I will immediately send a message to the Sect Master to gather the disciples to besiege the evil demons." Fei Luo said with a murderous look in her eyes.

The hellfire in the city burned brighter and brighter, and countless houses were engulfed in flames, but no one could hear a single cry for help.

"It's over... Wangze City is finished..." Fang Shaolin covered his face with both hands, shaking his head as if he were under a nightmare, his voice like a sob.

Xiao Xuan was shocked by everyone's words and wanted to see what was happening below, but he couldn't even move his neck. With effort, waves of dizziness washed over him, and his mind became increasingly hazy.

Cui Caiting sighed softly and said, "Let's go, let's go to Zeyang City first, we'll talk about everything after we escape this dangerous situation." After saying that, she drove her dream into the east.

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The main hall of the central pavilion on the island in the middle of the lake was crowded with all kinds of skeleton monsters. The traces of the battle were everywhere, with broken bones and broken weapons scattered all over the ground. Strange hisses, screams, and groans rose and fell, and the scene was extremely chaotic.

"Ancestor, the Imperial Envoy has arrived!" a demon general suddenly roared.

All the skeleton monsters immediately knelt down, and the originally noisy hall fell silent in an instant.

The Skeleton Ancestor strode in, accompanied by another woman with a dark veil covering her face and a seductive figure—the very same alluring woman Xiao Xuan had encountered in the Abyss of Hell.

"They escaped?" the Skeleton Ancestor demanded menacingly.

The three demon generals, Changhai, Pokong, and the Two-Headed Tiger, exchanged bewildered glances, trembling with fear. The rest dared not utter a sound.

The alluring woman's eyebrows furrowed, and she demanded sharply, "Where is Qi Jue Fu?"

All the demons lowered their heads even further. After a long while, Changhai, whose right shoulder armor had a large hole, finally spoke: "Your subordinates are all incompetent. We were about to succeed when a woman among the enemies suddenly unleashed a fierce attack, injuring countless of us, and escaped."

"That woman's sword was exceptionally sharp; our weapons crumbled upon contact, so we couldn't withstand it," Pokong added in a trembling voice. His wings drooped completely to the ground, likely broken.

"They're all idiots! Bastards! Good-for-nothings!" the Skeleton Ancestor roared. His arm, which had been blown off by the Evil-Repelling Thunderbolt, had regenerated completely, except for a small, dark hole remaining in his chest.

The alluring woman suddenly turned around and roared at the Skeleton Ancestor, "What are we going to do now? Do you know how important the Seven Absolute Covers are?!"

The Skeleton Ancestor immediately cursed, "You slut, don't mention that Seven Absolute Covers or Eight Absolute Covers to me again! This group of people came looking for us, probably because of that piece of trash. Not only did they destroy two Source Demon Pools, but they also severely injured my Skeleton Dragon Guard!"

The alluring woman said coldly, "Piece of trash? You old codger, have you thought this through? The Seven Absolute Covers are something the young master is determined to obtain!" The Skeleton Ancestor

said angrily, "The Demon Clan has never acknowledged that brat. Don't think you can use him to scare me!"

"You can naturally deny it now, but the Holy Emperor will soon emerge from seclusion. Will you be able to explain yourself then?" The alluring woman sneered.

The Skeleton Ancestor seemed slightly startled, but still declared in a resounding voice, "He is wise and discerning, naturally able to distinguish right from wrong. That brat has been acting recklessly these past few years; how can I possibly listen to him!"

The bewitching woman snorted coldly, turning her head to the side and saying, "Good that you're not afraid... but you've already forged thirteen Hell Towers, why only use two to attack this place? If all of them were here this time, those people would surely have no chance of escape!"

The Skeleton Ancestor said grimly, "The rest are for other purposes tonight."

The bewitching woman asked in confusion, "What?"

The Skeleton Ancestor grinned maliciously, "Because I've deployed them to attack Wangze City, hehe... I imagine Wangze is already a river of blood and razed to the ground!"

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

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

The alluring woman stared at him in astonishment for a long while before saying, "You've acted on your own initiative, disobeying the Holy Emperor's orders!

The Holy Emperor saved you from dire straits that day and sent Lord Blood Venerable to help you break through the Suppression Platform that Fenxu set up in the Great Swamp. Have you forgotten all of that?"

"It is precisely because I have not forgotten that I have taken this action!" the Skeleton Ancestor said in a vicious voice. "Only by gathering a large amount of blood and organs in a short period of time can I restore those two source magic pools, build more Hell Demon Towers, be unafraid of the encirclement and suppression by all sides, and allow the Holy Emperor to still see the Abyss of Hell after he leaves seclusion!"

The bewitching woman was speechless.

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

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

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

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

The Skeleton Ancestor fell silent for a moment.

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

"How could I be afraid of him... Although that guy claims to have never been defeated, he may not be able to get the better of the Demon Family!" The Skeleton Ancestor snorted coldly, but his tone softened somewhat.

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

It is said that wherever he goes, even ghosts and gods flee in terror, yet you alone are not afraid!" "In that case, I must have a go at this Marquis of Fengtian!" The Skeleton Ancestor raised his head arrogantly, a chilling killing intent emanating from his unfathomable black eyes. "The population of Wangze City and other towns in Daze is too small, absolutely insufficient for my needs. Zeyang is mine for the taking. Here's what we'll do: you use a talisman to send a message to that brat, telling him to quickly issue an order to transfer those ten thousand-odd Tiger Head Army soldiers. I'll only give you seven days. Once the deadline is up, regardless of whether the Tiger Head Army has withdrawn or not, I will devour Zeyang!"

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

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

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

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

This is Junior Brother Fang's residence, the renowned Three Generations of Loyal and Tranquil Marquis's Mansion." Shui Ruo tried to pull her hand away, but couldn't, and her beautiful face immediately flushed slightly.

"No wonder it's so luxurious and comfortable, you slept so soundly," Xiao Xuan sighed.

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

"Ah? So long, you...you've been taking care of me the whole time, haven't you?" Xiao Xuan stared at her, seeing her eyes full of fine blood vessels, looking tired and sleepy, he figured she must have stayed up all night taking care of him, and he felt both grateful and sweet.

"No, I didn't." Shui Ruo looked away and said with a smile, "There are plenty of maids and servants here, so I don't need to help. Hmm... Xiao Wan and Zhai Xia are so busy. They just went to sleep. Oh, and Second Senior Sister, these past two days, as soon as she recovers a little spiritual power, she immediately casts a spell to heal your injuries."

"No wonder my injuries have healed so much." Xiao Xuan's eyes welled up with tears as he held the girl's hands tightly. "You've all been so good to me..." "

But you still need to take good care of yourself. That old monster's attack was really powerful. Second Senior Sister said it will take at least two or three months to fully heal you." Shui Ruo felt a slight pain in her hands from being held so tightly, but she was too embarrassed to say it.

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

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

Everyone still has to rush to Jade Capital. I'll be injured for two or three months. What am I going to do..." Xiao Xuan was filled with worry and remained silent.

Shui Ruo chattered on and on, then suddenly realized something and quickly comforted him softly, "Don't worry, two or three months will pass quickly. I'm here... we'll be with you..." As she said this, her ears suddenly burned, and she couldn't continue. She suddenly realized that her two hands were still in the man's hands, and she quickly struggled and finally managed to pull them out.

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

Seeing his distraught appearance, Shui Ruo felt a pang of pity, but the memory of holding his hand made her face flush, unsure whether to laugh or scold him.

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

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

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

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

Xiao Xuan heard this and his heart... After calming down slightly, he said blankly, "With demons running rampant everywhere, why doesn't Junior Brother Fang lead his many elite troops out to fight them... instead of hiding in the city?"

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

The gigantic demonic shadow, like a towering tower, appeared in his mind like a nightmare. Xiao Xuan's face paled, and he said with lingering fear, "I really don't know... " "How did those guys manage to create that? They're probably even more powerful than my Invincible General..."

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

It was already late at night, and under the flickering candlelight, the girl's peach-like face smiled, truly captivating and stunning, instantly leaving the man speechless.

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

Xiao Xuan felt extremely reluctant, but thought, "She's always hated staying up late. She must have slept much less these past two days taking care of me. How can I make her suffer any more..." He could only say, "Okay, you go to sleep. I'm fine."

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

Xiao Xuan agreed, gazing longingly as the beautiful woman departed. Once quiet, he felt drowsy and went back to sleep.

The next morning, Shui Ruo indeed came as promised, followed by Cui Caiting and the others. Seeing Xiao Xuan looking refreshed, they were all relieved.

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

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

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

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

Xiao Xuan asked about the situation after being hit by the Underworld Emperor's Claw last night.

Shui Ruo said, "Fortunately, my martial uncle arrived in time and drove away that old monster."

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

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

"What kind of treasure is it? Quickly take it out and let me see." Xiao Xuan was itching to see it and reached out to pull Shui Ruo.

Shui Ruo seemed to have been prepared and dodged away in a flash, saying, "What are you looking at! You've seen it before."

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

Shui Ruo nodded.

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

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

"That little bead could actually take down an old monster's arm?" Xiao Xuan murmured. "How did your mother have such a powerful treasure?"

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

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

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

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

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

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

"You didn't ask me, so why should I tell you?" Shui Ruo tilted her head and smiled smugly.

"So your mother is that powerful. This time when you come to the capital, you must take me to meet her," Xiao Xuan blurted out.

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

Xiao Xuan was bewildered by her scolding. He scratched his head and thought for a long time, wondering, "Why isn't it easy to meet her... Ah! That's right, Shui Ruo's father is the Marquis of Fengtian, and her mother is a noblewoman. How can an ordinary person like me easily meet her?" Thinking this, he thought he understood, but when he looked up, he saw everyone smiling in a half-smile, and he was immediately confused again.

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

Xiao Xuan was puzzled. He waited until sunset before finally catching up with Zhai Xia, who had rushed over. He asked, bewildered, "So, now that I'm better, you're all ignoring me?"

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

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

"Everyone else is thinking of you too. Actually, I came to check on you on someone's behalf." Zhai Xia smiled and glanced at him sideways.

Xiao Xuan quickly asked, "Who?"

"Guess." Zhai Xia sat down on the edge of the bed.

"Why do you always make people guess? Hmm… I can't guess…" Xiao Xuan's heart pounded.

"Don't mess with me. You can't even guess these few?" Zhai Xia stared at him.

"Good sister, give me a hint." Xiao Xuan was always easygoing with her, and he grabbed the girl's hand and shook it.

Zhai Xia grinned, "It's the one who always calls you 'pighead'."

"Water… Third Senior Sister?" Xiao Xuan immediately beamed with delight.

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

"Great! I'm so bored!" Xiao Xuan jumped out of bed, eager to go outside.

"Wait, this is a mountain, it's windy outside, and you're injured, be careful." The girl took a robe from the bedside, carefully draped it over him, and tied it up before they went outside together.

Once outside, they saw that the courtyard was filled with lush trees, providing ample shade and a serene atmosphere. After walking a few more steps, the view opened up, revealing that the entire courtyard was situated halfway up a small mountain. Looking down, they saw pavilions, terraces, towers, and galleries scattered about, stretching all the way to the flat land below, some exquisite, some magnificent, some grand, interspersed with small bridges and flowing water, adorned with blooming flowers and green trees, creating a picturesque scene.

"Could it be that the Marquis of Zhongjing's residence is down there too?" Xiao Xuan asked hesitantly.

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

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

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

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

"He's not an ordinary official. I heard from Second Senior Sister that although Senior Brother Fang's official rank is lower than Third Senior Sister's father's, his rank is the same." The girl said, her face unconsciously showing admiration.

"Such luxury must be extremely wasteful. Do you think that kid might be a big corrupt official?" Xiao Xuan muttered.

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

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

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

"Danger! Another innocent little girl has been fooled by that kid!" Xiao Xuan muttered to himself, unwilling to talk about Fang Shaolin anymore. He pretended to be nonchalant and asked, "Why didn't Third Senior Sister come by herself?"

"Isn't it good that I came?" the girl said, a little unhappy. "They're all busy."

"What are they busy with?" Xiao Xuan asked hastily.

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

"Making things? What things?" Xiao Xuan was very curious.

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

"Copying talismans? That's my specialty! Take me there quickly." Xiao Xuan always hated being bored and wanted to see Shui Ruo.

"No, you're still injured and need to rest. Besides, everyone says..." The girl covered her mouth and giggled.

"What do they say?" Xiao Xuan glared at her.

"They all said you absolutely mustn't be allowed to copy the talismans, otherwise you might create some monster you've never seen before." Zhai Xia couldn't help but laugh out loud. "

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

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

"No, he doesn't have time," Zhai Xia replied.

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

"Besides, he doesn't know how either," the girl casually added. "

Truly an ignorant fool! He can't even make such a simple talisman. And he's supposed to be Zhai Xing's disciple!" Xiao Xuan seized the opportunity to slander him.

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

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

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

"Hehe, is it because you've fallen for him?" Before Xiao Xuan could finish speaking, a pink fist flew towards his head, and he fell to the ground, groaning loudly, "Hey, be careful, be careful, my injury hasn't healed yet..."

"You deserve it!" The girl's pretty face turned bright red, and she said angrily, "You...you...bastard! I'm never talking to you again!" She stomped her foot, lifted her skirt, and ran away in a flash.

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

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

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

Xiao Xuan finished reciting the incantation, but Yao Yao didn't appear. He whispered, "Miss…have you come out?"

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

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

Thinking of this, he panicked. Suddenly, he noticed that the peach branch in the bottle had disappeared. This was quite a shock. He trembled and cried out, "Good Yaoyao, don't scare me. If I made a mistake in the incantation, please forgive me. Come out quickly..." Before

he
finished speaking, a girl slowly appeared above the table. Her hair was as soft as silk and her face was as beautiful as a peach blossom. It was none other than Yaoyao.

Xiao Xuan's heart suddenly relaxed, and he exclaimed with delight, "So you were just joking with me! You wouldn't come out when I called you!"

Yao Yao shook her head, looking a little anxious, and said hesitantly, "You called... and I came out."

Xiao Xuan paused, then suddenly realized, "You only know I'm calling you when I call Yao Yao?"

The girl nodded, "I am... called Yao Yao."

Xiao Xuan smiled, "Your name is Yao Yao, but when I called you 'Miss,' I was also calling you."

A look of confusion appeared on Yao Yao's face.

Xiao Xuan found it amusing and immediately asked her to sit down next to him, saying with great interest, "Big sister said you're not very good at speaking yet, so let me teach you, okay?"

Yao Yao nodded again and floated down to the chair like a wisp of smoke.

Xiao Xuan then began to teach her how to address people, and then taught her how to greet others.

Yao Yao listened quietly, looking extremely serious.

Xiao Xuan said in a seemingly serious manner, "You can ask questions. Just ask me if you don't understand something."

Yao Yao hesitated for a moment, then finally asked timidly, "What are you?"

"What am I?" Xiao Xuan was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly smiled. "You're asking for my name, right?"

The girl nodded.

"You can't ask someone's name like that. You should say 'May I ask your honorable name,' or more casually, 'What's your name?' Otherwise, it will be considered impolite," Xiao Xuan explained with a smile.

So Yaoyao said, "May I ask your name?"

"My name is Cui Xiaoxuan, you can call me brother..." Xiaoxuan suddenly stopped, then said, "No, no, your mother is my sworn sister, how can you call me brother?"

Yaoyao looked at him, and said awkwardly, "Then... what should I call you?"

Xiaoxuan scratched his head in annoyance, thought for a moment and said, "I'll just accept this loss, you can just call me Xiaoxuan, um... I'll teach you some manners now."

The girl replied with a smile, "Um, Xiaoxuan."

Xiaoxuan was stunned for a moment, feeling that her voice was sweet and crisp, like a mountain spring that soothed his lungs, and his whole body felt refreshed in an instant.

Yaoyao saw this and opened her eyes wide with curiosity. She was originally as pure as water, and now she was even more innocent and lovely.

Xiao Xuan's face flushed slightly as he continued teaching her to speak. Perhaps feeling he hadn't had enough of being a teacher, he gradually veered off-topic, shifting from discussing human relationships to telling stories, and then to his past "glorious history"—how he had defeated the Great General of the Sea, how he had cleverly stolen the Fire Demon's Hair from a horde of ghosts, how he had created an invincible general that left several of his highly skilled senior sisters in disarray, and so on… When he got excited, he embellished his words with great enthusiasm, completely disregarding whether she understood.

Yao Yao should have been completely bewildered, but strangely, she listened with great interest, her beautiful eyes fixed on the young man's face for a long time.

Xiao Xuan, rarely having such an audience, became even more enthusiastic, and then proceeded to describe the magnificent scene of the first battle after the mountain…

Time flowed by unnoticed. As he recounted his valiant battle against the colossal, towering skeletal troll, Yao Yao suddenly interrupted, "I'm leaving." Her slender, graceful body began to dissipate like smoke and mist.

Xiao Xuan then remembered that the Jade Peach Goddess had told him that Yao Yao, being newly born, could only stay outside the bottle for one hour each day. He had spoken so excitedly about it that he had forgotten.

The girl's figure grew fainter and fainter. In the instant before she disappeared, Xiao Xuan seemed to read a trace of reluctance and longing in her eyes. He hurriedly called out, "Come out again tomorrow, and I'll continue teaching you to speak."

"Call me tomorrow," a voice seemed to come from the void, as ethereal as a person.

Yao Yao finally vanished completely, and the delicate, pink-budding peach branch reappeared in the celadon bottle.

Xiao Xuan was still somewhat reluctant to leave, gazing at the peach branch for a long time, happily muttering to himself, "Luckily, I finally accepted it that night. I won't be afraid of being lonely and bored anymore..."

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For the next two days, few people came to keep Xiao Xuan company, so he closed the door and quietly summoned Yao Yao from the bottle, sometimes teaching her to speak, sometimes just chatting and joking.

Yao Yao indeed learned things very quickly, just as the Jade Peach Goddess had said, and gradually she was able to have some simple conversations with Xiao Xuan. However, since it was still a short time, she inevitably caused quite a few laughs, which made Xiao Xuan laugh heartily, providing him with a lot of fun. It was just a pity that Yao Yao's time outside each day was limited, and he could never fully enjoy herself.

On the third day, Xiao Xuan could no longer hold back and grabbed Shui Ruoyang, insisting that she take him down the mountain to see something.

Shui Ruo knew he hated boredom, and seeing that his injuries had indeed healed considerably, she finally agreed, but first laid down three rules: "Follow orders in all actions, and return immediately when told to."

Xiao Xuan was overjoyed and readily agreed.

Shui Ruo then led him out of Cuihua Cottage, along a winding path towards the back of a small hill.

Xiao Xuan looked around, seeing tall trees and dense thickets all around, and asked curiously, "Where are we going? Why aren't we going down the mountain?"

"Well, not down the mountain, we're going somewhere else," the girl replied.

"Where?"

"Just follow me obediently, and I guarantee you won't regret it," Shui Ruo said with a smile, her expression quite mysterious.

Xiao Xuan's curiosity grew, and he eagerly asked, "Give me a little hint first."

Shui Ruo laughed, "No way, you'll get candy if you come along."

It was late summer, and the weather was still quite hot. The beautiful woman wore only a thin shirt, which accentuated her slender figure and waist. Xiao Xuan glanced at her, and his heart suddenly fluttered. He started to have wild thoughts: "That night, Sister Qi Ji said she would give me something, and then she led me to a secluded place like this..."

Shui Ruo turned her head by chance and caught a glimpse of his flushed face. She was startled and quickly turned to him, touching his forehead with her hand. She asked anxiously, "What's wrong? Is your injury acting up?"

At this moment, there was no one around, and the scenery was beautiful. Xiao Xuan's heart was filled with emotion. He suddenly grabbed her hand and whispered, "Shui Ruo, that night... that night I..."

Shui Ruo was stunned, her cheeks flushed, and she tried to pull her hand away.

Xiao Xuan gripped her hand tightly without a word, stammering, "These past few days... I've been wanting to tell you..."

Shui Ruo quickly interrupted, "What are you saying! I don't want to hear it."

Seeing her face flushed with shy beauty, Xiao Xuan became even more unable to control himself, pulling the jade-like woman into his arms and whispering in her ear, "But I should still tell you, that night I... couldn't control myself... and..."

Shui Ruo felt a tingling sensation in her ears and heart, her whole body going numb, yet a trace of joy and sweetness surged into her heart.

"And I drank too much... so I got confused... I deserve to die... I'm so sorry..." Xiao Xuan still felt guilty about the absurdity of that night.

Shui Ruo suddenly scolded, "Don't listen to what comes after, take it back."

Xiao Xuan was stunned, then overjoyed, and said in a trembling voice, "Shui Ruo, you don't blame me anymore?"

Shui Ruo glanced at him, her beautiful eyes hazy, "Of course I blame you, I'll blame you for the rest of my life, but I just don't like you saying sorry..."

Xiao Xuan's heart melted, and he gazed at her smooth, pale red lips, completely captivated.

"If you insist on saying sorry... saying that night was foolish, then... then I won't blame you, I'll just... say I'll hate you for the rest of my life." Shui Ruo said softly, her voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz.

"Mmm, I won't say it anymore, I won't say anything nonsense." Xiao Xuan was overjoyed, and his hot lips rained kisses on the beauty's hair and forehead, gradually moving down, touching her delicate nose, and finally covering her alluring, diamond-shaped lips.

Shui Ruo let out a soft moan, tilting her head slightly to let the man take what he wanted, and after a moment, her jade arms quietly wrapped around Xiao Xuan's neck.

The path through the dense forest fell silent, save for the soft rustling of the wind through the treetops and the occasional clear birdsong. The two were entranced, their ears filled only with the sweet breaths of each other.

Shui Ruo had become a disciple of Cui Caiting at a young age, ascending Xiaoyao Peak. Lively and energetic, she was closest to Xiao Xuan among her fellow disciples. They were inseparable, practicing together constantly. Though outwardly appearing like oil and water, constantly bickering, they harbored deep affection for each other. Over time, feelings blossomed, though neither was aware of it.

Therefore, when Xiao Xuan acted recklessly in his drunken stupor that night, Shui Ruo, though feeling deeply wronged, held no resentment and secretly gave her heart. Even after they descended the mountain, Xiao Xuan repeatedly risked his life to save her, revealing his true feelings, ultimately leading her to decide to entrust her life to him.

Under Xiao Xuan's burning passion, the girl also grew increasingly aroused. Her tongue, already entwined with his, was teased and caressed, and in her throes of passion, it was even lured to the man's lips...

Xiao Xuan greedily sucked on the jade-like woman's tongue, gradually losing control, his hands becoming restless.

After a while, Shui Ruo finally realized what was happening, her heart pounding with panic. She hurriedly tried to stop him with her hands.

Xiao Xuan held her tightly, intensifying his assault. Suddenly, his hand landed on her breast, feeling its soft, firm texture, and his palm went numb instantly.

Shui Ruo frantically tried to grab his hand, angrily scolding, "You bad boy...you're...you want to...take advantage of me again..."

It wasn't just "want," Xiao Xuan gasped, "Shui Ruo, I want you...I want you..."

Shui Ruo blushed and shook her head resolutely, "No!"

"Why? You promised me that day in the dream." Xiao Xuan's breath was heavy, his hot breath brushing against her neck.

Shui Ruo felt a wave of weakness and opened her beautiful eyes wide, saying, "Who agreed to this! Didn't I just let you... let you kiss me?"

"I miss you so much... I really miss you..." Xiao Xuan pestered her relentlessly, his hands becoming increasingly unrestrained.

Shui Ruo, her skin burning from the teasing, gasped for breath. In her confusion, she suddenly recalled the scene from that night, and a wave of passion washed over her. Her heart finally eased a little, and she bit her cherry lips, saying softly, "You bad boy, you already... you were reckless once that night. If I let you be so foolish again today, won't you despise me in the future?"

Xiao Xuan felt a pang of pain in his heart, and blamed himself even more for his wickedness that night. He said, "So that's what it is. Then I'll make a vow! Heaven above, if Cui Xiao Xuan ever despises Cheng Shui Ruo in the slightest, then I will..."

Shui Ruo quickly covered his mouth, and said coquettishly, "I believe you, I believe you. What vow? If you dare to despise someone in the future, I will... I will bite you to death!"

Seeing the watery eyes in her eyes and the deep affection in her brows and eyes, Xiao Xuan was deeply moved. He buried his face in the beauty's arms and kissed her breasts passionately through her clothes.

Shui Ruo was extremely intoxicated, yet still hesitated: "Your injuries... they haven't healed yet..."

Xiao Xuan replied domineeringly, "All done! Completely done!" A wicked glint appeared on his face, and he began to untie the girl's sash without allowing her to refuse.

Shui Ruo saw this and her heart skipped a beat. She groaned in panic, "Someone might come here..." "

I don't care! I don't care if the sky falls!" Xiao Xuan panted, and his hand suddenly slipped through her loosened clothes, brushing against her soft undergarments, and kneading a plump, soft mound of pink flesh...

Shui Ruo let out a soft moan, her desperately restrained desire finally bursting forth. In an instant, her limbs went limp, and she was completely at the mercy of her lover.

Xiao Xuan invaded and craved her with insatiable hunger, feeling that everything he touched was incredibly delicate and tender. His heart pounded wildly. He wanted to devour her, but he was afraid of hurting her. So he restrained himself, remaining careful and gentle as water.

"It's so different from last time, Xiao Xuan is so...so..." Compared to the stormy night, the feeling was naturally very different. Shui Ruo closed her eyes tightly, her heart fluttering and tingling. In her dazed state, she suddenly realized what she was thinking and couldn't help but blush with embarrassment.

Xiao Xuan suddenly kneaded a small, tender nipple out from her soft mound of skin. It was extremely cute. She remembered that she had touched this wonderful thing before, but she had swallowed it whole and hadn't really appreciated it. She thought that she couldn't let it go easily this time, so she gently caressed and played with it.

A wave of tingling, numbness, soreness, and itchiness came over her. Shui Ruo suddenly felt an irresistible sensation and hurriedly pleaded in a low voice, "Don't...touch...there..."

Xiao Xuan saw that her cheeks were flushed and looked so beautiful that they seemed to be dripping with water. He also felt that the small, tender nipple was trembling lively. He felt more and more novel and interesting. He pinched and kneaded it and played with it even more enthusiastically. Shui

Ruo seemed about to melt away, but her lover wouldn't let her go. She bit her lip, held her breath, and

endured the pain for a moment. Suddenly, her body trembled, and a gush of fluid flowed from her flower. Xiao Xuan's fingertips felt the sudden wetness, a thick, sticky, warm, and numbing sensation. He had little experience, yet felt a

strange, inexplicable ecstasy, and his already erect penis almost burst forth. It turned out that Shui Ruo was exceptionally sensitive, and this time, she had willingly given in to her lover's advances, and in the heat of passion, she had been slightly overwhelmed by his teasing. She trembled and shuddered, frozen in a daze for a moment, then suddenly lost her balance and collapsed into his arms.

Xiao Xuan's desire burned fiercely, so he picked up the limp, jade-like woman, glanced around, and walked a few steps to a large tree by the path. He placed her on a branch as thick as a bowl and quickly loosened his belt.

Shui Ruo, as if drunk, moved slightly and almost fell off the branch.

Xiao Xuan quickly grabbed her, seeing her head tilted back, her willow-like waist curving into an incredibly alluring arc, her two beautifully shaped legs dangling limply on either side of the branch, her posture strangely charming and seductive. His desire grew even stronger; he lifted her skirt and pulled down her silk trousers, but couldn't remove the soft, white undergarment beneath. Seeing that the undergarment had no crotch, he simply lifted it up and flipped it over onto his stomach…

Shui Ruo was extremely ashamed, covering her face with her hands.

Xiao Xuan took a deep breath and thrust his penis towards her vulva. Whether due to the slippery surface or his panic, he hastily missed the entrance, reaching directly onto the girl's mons pubis.

Shui Ruo shuddered at the touch, instantly pulling her legs back as if struck by lightning.

Xiao Xuan, overwhelmed with tenderness, continued his search for the Peach Blossom Spring with his hand on the pestle, only to slip and fall again. Several more attempts failed, and he finally realized the beauty was simply uncooperative. He hurriedly said, "Don't move!"

Shui Ruo closed her eyes tightly, her long, beautiful eyelashes trembling as she whimpered, "I...I'm scared."

"This time I'll take it slowly, I won't hurt you," Xiao Xuan coaxed softly, raising the pestle again. The tip of the pestle parted her labia, taking in the tender, wonderful thing inside. He felt a surge of pleasure, his whole body tense. Just as he was about to exert force, the girl gently struggled and escaped again.

"Don't be nervous, I'll be very, very careful," Xiao Xuan said anxiously, his forehead covered in sweat.

"But it's...very strange and uncomfortable...maybe...no more..." Shui Ruo even considered running away at the last minute.

Xiao Xuan was anxious, but this time he dared not force himself on her like before. He quickly whispered in her ear, coaxing her from the bottom of his heart, "Good sister, don't you miss me at all? I really, really miss you."

"Does...mutual affection have to be like this?" Shui Ruo asked in a soft, flushed voice.

"This is how we're truly together, good sister, good Shui'er, please don't be so anxious for me!" Xiao Xuan's handsome face flushed red, his voice almost pleading.

Shui Ruo suddenly raised her face, looking at him coquettishly, "Wait, what did you call me?"

"Good sister."

"Not that one, the other one."

"Shui'er?"

"Hmm, that sounds nice." Shui Ruo narrowed her eyes, her lips curving sweetly.

Xiao Xuan suddenly realized, "Then can I call you that from now on? Shui'er...hmm, it really sounds nice, Shui'er, Shui'er..."

Shui Ruo remained silent, looking very pleased.

Seeing this, Xiao Xuan pressed his lips to her ear, softly and tenderly calling out, "Shui'er... good Shui'er... darling Shui'er... precious Shui'er... my sweetheart Shui'er..."

Shui Ruo, though clearly captivated and blissfully happy, feigned a reproach, "Don't add any other words."

Xiao Xuan subtly pressed against her, whispering, "If you don't agree, I'll add more, my sweetheart Shui'er, darling Shui'er, precious Shui'er, sweet Shui'er..."

Unable to resist, Shui Ruo finally said in an almost inaudible voice, "Then you..." "...Try again..."

Xiao Xuan was overjoyed, thinking to himself, "This time I can't afford to fail!" He glanced at a crooked branch lying nearby and hoisted one of the beautiful woman's snow-white legs, half-exposed, high onto it...

Shui Ruo's legs were spread wide apart, one above the other, her secret garden exposed to the sky. At that moment, a ray of sunlight pierced through the gaps in the leaves, shining directly on the flower-like opening caused by the posture. The red fat glistened, and the pink flesh writhed, shimmering with dreamlike, ethereal light as the beauty trembled slightly.

Xiao Xuan swallowed hard, and tremblingly moved his pestle up, pressing his throbbing, burning hot rod tightly into the tender clam.

Shui Ruo suddenly trembled, her hands hesitantly grasping at her lover's collar. Beneath the flower, a trickle of murky nectar, with nowhere to go, overflowed from the corner of his vulva, slowly flowing down his groin, beautiful yet erotic.

Xiao Xuan caught a glimpse of it, his soul swooning. He took a deep breath, his back about to sink, when suddenly a series of incredibly awful laughs rang in his ears, seemingly coming from nearby.

Both of them froze, stunned. Shui

Ruo quickly regained her senses
, exclaiming in panic, "Someone's coming!" She hurriedly pushed Xiao Xuan up, leaping down from a tree branch to quickly straighten her clothes.

Xiao Xuan felt as if he had fallen from heaven; though he was unwilling, he had no choice but to get up and put on his trousers.

"Hurry up!" Shui Ruo urged, impatient with Xiao Xuan's slow movements. She stepped forward to help him straighten his clothes and asked, "Look, is my hair messy?"

"Not messy..." Xiao Xuan chuckled, "Your cheeks are so cute with all that redness."

Shui Ruo blushed deeply and was about to scold him when a group of people emerged from around a bend in the path. The leader, with his imposing presence and extraordinary bearing, was none other than Fang Shaolin, the hereditary Marquis of Jingzhong and the magistrate of Daze.

No wonder his voice sounded so familiar; Xiao Xuan's eyes seemed to spit fire.

Shui Ruo quickly let go and stepped back, winking at Xiao Xuan to pull down his still-untied clothes. But the man remained unmoved, only glaring fiercely at Fang Shaolin and his group.

Fang Shaolin also noticed them at this moment, paused slightly, and then laughed loudly, "What are you all doing here? Is Junior Brother Cui's injury any better?"

"You're the devil's junior brother! What are you doing here again!" Xiao Xuan was furious, but as soon as he finished speaking, he remembered that this was someone else's home.

The officers behind Fang Shaolin were all enraged and drew their swords

, shouting, "You audacious madman! Who are you? How dare you be so disrespectful to our lord!" Xiao Xuan raised an eyebrow and said domineeringly, "I am your lord's senior brother. If

you're not satisfied, come at me!" "Nonsense! How could our lord have such an ungrateful fellow disciple? Let me capture you first before I question you!" A burly, bearded officer strode forward, a thick iron whip hanging from his waist, but he grabbed Xiao Xuan with his bare hands.

Seeing the shimmering light emanating from his large hands, Xiao Xuan realized he was a Daoist. A slight chill ran through him. He quickly channeled his True Qi of Departing Fire into the Eight-Clawed Fiery Dragon Whip wrapped around his arm, and sneered, "You'll soon find out whether you're a grandfather or a grandson!"

"General Gu, please step back," Fang Shaolin hurriedly stopped him. Seeing Xiao Xuan's angry face, he assumed it was because of the way he addressed him as "old man," and laughed, "Since the last battle was undecided, let's not argue about senior brothers anymore. From now on, let's just call each other by our names." He then bowed to Shui Ruo, "Greetings, Senior Sister."

Shui Ruo nodded, somewhat awkwardly, and said, "Xiao Xuan is feeling a bit better, and the weather is nice, so I brought him out for a walk." She only hoped that the group would leave quickly.

Unexpectedly, Fang Shaolin showed no intention of leaving. He turned slightly and gestured to a tall, thin-browed young man beside him, saying, "Let me introduce you... This is He Tianpeng, the young master of the Demon-Slaying Fortress, a hero of the Great Swamp Plains. Hearing of the evil's rampage, he has led a large group of demon-slaying experts to assist."

He Tianpeng bowed, a smile on his face, but his expression was rather arrogant. His eyes gleamed, clearly indicating a person of considerable cultivation with abundant true energy.

Fang Shaolin then turned to introduce Shui Ruo and Xiao Xuan to the man: "They are both disciples of my Ninth Uncle. This is Senior Sister Cheng Shui Ruo, and this is Cui Xiao Xuan. Ha, I don't know if he should be considered my senior brother or junior brother."

Xiao Xuan sulked, cursing the group countless times in his heart.

Shui Ruo curtsied. At this moment, she was still somewhat unsettled, a faint, alluring blush lingering on her face, her eyes brimming with tears, unknowingly exuding a breathtakingly charming allure.

A look of shock flashed across He Tianpeng's eyes, and he suddenly said, "I've heard that the second daughter of the Marquis of Fengtian has been a disciple of Consort Ruyi since childhood.

Could it be that Miss Cheng's esteemed father is the renowned Marquis of Fengtian, Lord Cheng?" Shui Ru nodded in agreement.

He Tianpeng exclaimed "Oh!", his arrogance vanishing instantly, and exclaimed loudly, "A pleasure to meet you! I have long admired your talent, Miss, and I never expected to meet you today, finally fulfilling my wish!"

Shui Ru only uttered an "oh," without replying, appearing completely lost in thought.

He Tianpeng stared intently at her, then continued, "Three years ago, Lord Cheng quelled the rebellion of the Imperial Dynasty, Meng Baihu, on the shores of the East Sea. My father led five hundred demon-subduing warriors to assist him, using the Demon-Trapping Net to capture the demon Yu Longyindu. Lord Cheng was impressed and reported this to His Majesty, who bestowed upon him a golden plaque. Our clan has always longed to repay this kindness, but unfortunately, we have yet to achieve our wish."

Fang Shaolin laughed, "Young Master He has once again led three hundred demon-subduing warriors to assist us this time, truly demonstrating his loyalty to the Imperial Dynasty. This time, by subduing the evil demon, he has not only lived up to the golden plaque bestowed by His Majesty but also repaid Lord Cheng's kindness."

Her lower body still felt slightly damp, making Shui Ruo uncomfortable. She couldn't concentrate and only mumbled in response.

Xiao Xuan, seeing He Tianpeng's eyes fixed on Shui Ruo, suddenly became alert and secretly cursed, "Shui Ruo has only recently emerged from seclusion; what talents could she possibly have that you've 'heard of'?" " And he even said he'd always admired her! Hmph, this guy is just another toad like that brat surnamed Fang, trying to take advantage of my senior sisters!"

Seeing that Shui Ruo barely reacted, He Tianpeng felt bored and turned to Fang Shaolin, saying, "What you say is true, sir. I've come here today to make sure these filthy demons who wreak havoc on the Great Swamp are wiped out." As he spoke, his eyes unconsciously glanced at Shui Ruo again.

Only then did Shui Ruo realize what was wrong, and her face became even more unnatural. She wondered what was wrong with herself and subconsciously brushed the hair that had fallen across her forehead with her hand. Unexpectedly, her posture was so beautiful that it only made her more alluring.

He Tianpeng was almost stunned, his breath seemingly stopping.

Fang Shaolin, noticing this, smiled a hint of disdain that went unnoticed. He gestured and said, "Young Master, how about we go take a look at that Demon-Slaying Divine Weapon?"

He Tianpeng, startled, quickly replied respectfully, "Yes, sir."

Fang Shaolin smiled at Xiao Xuan and said, "Don't you like mechanical arts? Why don't you come along and take a look?"

Xiao Xuan, unwilling to go with them, immediately refused, "What's there to see? I'm not going!"

Shui Ruo quickly said to Fang Shaolin, "I was just about to take him there. You two go ahead."

Fang Shaolin and He Tianpeng then took their leave, and the group continued on their way.

Seeing He Tianpeng turn back to look at Shui Ruo as he reached the corner, Xiao Xuan grew increasingly annoyed: "This guy seems even more shameless than that Fang brat! I'd better be careful!" He then thought, "How come so many scheming fellows have appeared in just a few days since I came down the mountain? Sigh... No wonder, all my senior sisters are as beautiful as flowers and as fairies... This little saint has a great responsibility!"

After Fang Shaolin and his group had gone far away, Shui Ruo asked in a panic, "Is there something wrong with my face? Why does that young master He keep staring at me?"

"Nothing's wrong, that guy must be a lecherous and shameless scoundrel, that's why he's looking at you like that." Xiao Xuan quickly covered up the truth.

Shui Ruo blushed and spat, "You're the one who's...you're always talking nonsense, be careful I don't talk to you anymore!"

Seeing her charming and lovely appearance, Xiao Xuan's heart fluttered, and he pounced on her again, hugging the girl and grinning, "Here comes the lecher!"

Shui Ruo quickly covered her clothes and belt, and said with a light scolding, "Still fooling around, you almost killed me just now!"

Xiao Xuan said, "They've all gone far away, no one will come this time! Shui'er..."

"No." Shui Ruo shook her head, her face full of determination, "Hmm...I'll take you to see something, you'll definitely like it."

"No, no, the scenery here is so beautiful, and I...I'm tired, I can't walk anymore." Xiao Xuan hurriedly made an excuse, still not giving up his lecherous intentions.

But Shui Ruo wouldn't listen this time. She grabbed his hand and coaxed him forward, "Even if you can't walk, you have to go. Didn't you hear Junior Brother Fang say it's the Demon-Slaying Divine Weapon? It's Fei Luo Shi Shu's masterpiece. You'll regret it if you don't go see it."

In the dense forest halfway up the mountain, there was a large, open flat area. Countless pieces of timber, tools, and semi-finished wooden products were piled up on it. Nearly a hundred craftsmen were busy working, while dozens of soldiers in full armor and carrying long weapons patrolled and guarded the area.

"Th-what are those things?" Xiao Xuan stared in disbelief, gazing at several tall sheds built against the mountainside. Inside, nearly ten strangely shaped, enormous creatures were parked.

Shui Ruo pointed ahead and smiled, "You'll see when we get there. Shi Shu and the others are over there."

In front of the mountain wall, a group of people were gathered around one of the enormous creatures. Besides Fang Shaolin, He Tianpeng, and the others they had just met, Fei Luo and Xiao Wan were also among them.

Shui Ruo showed the guards their pass tokens and, together with Xiao Xuan, crossed the playground to greet Fei Luo.

Fei Luo, seeing Xiao Xuan, smiled and said, "I knew you couldn't stay still. How are you feeling today?"

"Almost completely recovered." Xiao Xuan stared intently at the monster before him. It resembled a giant, reclining cabinet, over two zhang long and nearly eight chi wide. The top had arms, strings, and grooves, while the sides had boxes and wheels. Many parts were engraved with various talismans of different sizes.

He usually enjoyed creating things haphazardly, and besides his sect's armor-controlling techniques, he was also quite knowledgeable in mechanical arts and weapon crafting. He noticed that the entire thing seemed to be composed of numerous parts, each joint revealing ingenious design—truly exquisite. Filled with amazement, he couldn't help but ask, "Uncle-Master, what is this huge thing?"

"The Mountain-Splitting Crossbow," Fei Luo said calmly.

"The Mountain-Splitting Crossbow... Ah! Could it be the divine weapon that displayed its power in the battle between our sect and the Evil Emperor?" Xiao Xuan's mouth dropped open.

Fei Luo smiled and said, "Yes, but it's been downgraded because it lacks many materials."

Fang Shaolin said, "Even so, it's still powerful enough. Uncle-Master, let Young Master He and my generals see its power."

Fei Luo nodded, and Fang Shaolin ordered his men to prepare.

Several soldiers quickly brought over a giant arrow, nearly ten feet long and as thick as a large bowl, with a magic talisman attached to each end. Under Xia Xiaowan's guidance, they carefully loaded it into the arrow slot of the crossbow. Then, two burly men turned the wheel at the back of the crossbow, slowly drawing back the string... The entire Mountain-Splitting Crossbow seemed to have accumulated terrifying power, emitting a tense creaking sound.

Xiaowan directed the two burly men to adjust the direction and nodded to Fang Shaolin.

"Release!" Fang Shaolin shouted softly, and the giant arrow suddenly shot out of the crossbow. Before anyone could see it clearly, a huge rock in front of the mountain wall, more than thirty feet away, exploded with a deafening roar, sending debris flying everywhere.

Everyone except those who had witnessed it was deeply moved.

"Good heavens! Good heavens! No wonder it struck fear into the hearts of the Evil Emperor's demonic army back then!" Xiao Xuan clicked his tongue, rubbing his hands together as he continued, "We'll use this thing to deal with those skeleton giants; it'll surely be a crushing defeat!"

Fang Shaolin laughed, "That's why my uncle instructed us to forge this otherworldly weapon."

The bearded general surnamed Gu beside him suddenly kowtowed and said, "My lord, if we could forge more of these immortal weapons, we would surely be invincible on the battlefield!"

Fang Shaolin shook his head and said, "General Gu, you know this is an immortal artifact, unlike ordinary crossbows. The materials are already extremely expensive, and it requires the Xuan family's techniques of talismanic refinement. How could it be easily forged?"

"What immortal artifact? Compared to a real mountain-splitting crossbow, this is far inferior; it's just a child's game," Fei Luo smiled.

"Heavens! Is this some kind of children's game?" Xiao Xuan circled the giant crossbow, touching and patting it, his amazement and admiration growing stronger with each look. He said, "Good Uncle-Master, you must teach me how this divine object was made when you have time."

"You wouldn't even come to see it earlier," Shui Ruo said smugly, giving him a sidelong glance.

He Tianpeng, who hadn't spoken until now, suddenly interjected, bowing to Fei Luo and asking, "May I ask, Master, what is the main material used in this Broken Mountain Divine Crossbow?"

Fang Shaolin answered for him, "It's the best quality dragon-patterned yew found only in the Daze area."

He Tianpeng gave a soft "oh," and continued, "Dragon-patterned yew is a tribute wood of the imperial court, indeed a superior material, with first-rate toughness and hardness. However, as far as I know, the mountain-opening crossbow that your sect used to defend against the Evil Emperor's army was made from the Zhaoshan crossbow, which only comes from Changzhou in the Outer Sea." "Made of wood, the difference between the two is like heaven and earth, isn't it?"

Fei Luo looked at him with a smile and said, "Indeed, Young Master He is quite knowledgeable, which is why I said earlier that this thing is just a child's thing."

He Tianpeng said, "Changzhou Zhaomu is extremely precious, even immortals in the upper realm would find it hard to obtain. Using dragon-patterned yew instead of Changzhou Zhaomu is not appropriate, but... hehe, please forgive my rudeness, dragon-patterned yew can be used to make the crossbow body, but as for the arrows, it would be a bit careless to use dragon-patterned yew to make them." "

Then what do you suggest we use to make them?" Shui Ruo couldn't help but ask from the side.

He Tianpeng immediately perked up and spoke eloquently, "Everyone, please look. Although that arrow shattered the stone, it also broke in two. As far as I know, the evil spirits that are wreaking havoc on the Great Swamp are still ancient corpse soldiers, all of whom have been corrupted by demons. Their strength is probably extraordinary, and arrows made of dragon-patterned purple yew may not be able to deal with them."

Fei Luo said, "Young Master He is right. I was just worried about that too."

Seeing that he had been recognized, He Tianpeng tried his best to hide it, but a hint of smugness still appeared on his face.

Shui Ruo said anxiously, "But we don't have any Cheung Chau Treasure Wood, so what you're saying is pointless!"

He Tianpeng waved his hand and said, "Not at all, Miss Cheng, please let me explain slowly..." He cleared his throat and said loudly, "As far as I know, there is a Giant Bamboo Valley about a hundred miles from here. The valley produces a kind of rare bamboo called Treasure Bottle. Although its strength is still not as good as Cheung Chau Treasure Wood, it is much better than Dragon Pattern Purple Cedar. Moreover, Treasure Bottle Bamboo contains the property of warding off evil. If it is used to make arrows for the Mountain-Breaking Crossbow, it will surely be able to greatly destroy evil!"

Xiao Xuan saw that Shui Ruo was listening intently and couldn't help but feel annoyed. He thought angrily, "Why is it another 'As far as I know'? Humph! It can be seen that this guy is not only a shameless lecher, but also a self-indulgent and arrogant person!" Fei Luo said, "

So you're talking about the Treasure Bottle Bamboo, young master. Hmm, that bamboo is indeed better than the Dragon Pattern Purple Cedar. However, I've heard that the owner of the Giant Bamboo Valley is from the Seven Absolutes Realm, and has a strange temper. I dare not ask him for it..." She glanced at He Tianpeng and smiled, "Since you've proposed using the Treasure Bottle Bamboo to make arrows, young master, do you have some method?" He

Tianpeng glanced at Shui Ruo, who was watching him, and puffed out his chest, saying in a dramatic tone, "This humble one is willing to enter the Giant Bamboo Valley to seek bamboo!"

Fei Luo seemed slightly moved and glanced at him, saying, "Young master, are you serious? That's not a fun place."

He Tianpeng said proudly, "I never make reckless promises. If I fail to bring back the bamboo this time, I will no longer be surnamed He!" After making these bold words, he stole a glance at Shui Ruo and saw that the beautiful woman seemed to have a look of approval in her eyes. He couldn't help but feel secretly pleased with himself.

"Very good." Fei Luo smiled brightly. "Since Young Master He is so confident, then I'll trouble you."

Fang Shaolin was overjoyed and said, "The reputation of the young master of Dangmo Fortress is indeed well-deserved! Is there any assistance you need for this trip?"

"No need, I can go alone. Too many people would be..." He Tianpeng suddenly stopped halfway through his sentence, which aroused Shui Ruo's curiosity.

Fang Shaolin asked with slight doubt, "But if the young master obtains the treasure bamboo, how can he bring it back by himself?"

"This is not something you need to worry about, sir. My personal magic pouch was refined by the secret method of a famous overseas weapon refiner. Its capacity is extraordinary. I can even bring back an entire forest," He Tianpeng replied.

Xiao Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and he thought to himself, "Brother Bai gave me this magic pouch, saying it could hold a whole garden of fruits and vegetables. That's already quite an achievement. But this guy claims his magic pouch can hold an entire forest. Is he just bragging?"

Fang Shaolin laughed, "I see. Hmm... I wonder when Young Master will be leaving? Recently, our scouts have been reporting that demonic influence is spreading and approaching, seemingly with the intention of attacking our Zeyang. The situation is pressing."

He Tianpeng said, "I'll set off tomorrow morning. I have a Deer-Shu chariot, which can travel hundreds of miles a day. If nothing unexpected happens, I can return the day after tomorrow."

Fang Shaolin was even more delighted, "That would be perfect. I'll await your good news then."

When Xiao Xuan heard the words "Deer-Shu," he was secretly astonished, "This guy actually has such an ancient beast? This... how is this possible..." But seeing that He Tianpeng's expression didn't seem to be lying, he could no longer underestimate him.

After Fang Shaolin and his group left, Xiao Xuan refused to leave the back mountain. He spent the entire morning following Fei Luo around, intently watching her instruct the craftsmen on the components of the Mountain-Opening Crossbow. The more he watched, the more astonished he became. Whenever he encountered something magical or mysterious, he would scratch his ears and cheeks with delight, his eyes sparkling

with joy. Unfortunately, in the afternoon, Shui Ruo insisted on resting and wouldn't let him go to the back mountain. With nothing to do, Xiao Xuan could only sleep soundly. By nightfall, he found it even more unbearable. He stared blankly at the tent ceiling with wide eyes, wishing a monster would suddenly jump out so he could beat it up.

Lost in thought, a graceful figure suddenly appeared in his mind, and he immediately recalled the enchanting scene on the back mountain path that morning. His heart began to race, and his whole body felt hot.

Xiao Xuan's face flushed and his heart pounded. The more he thought about it, the more unbearable it became. He was in a daze for an unknown amount of time before suddenly waking up with a start. He cursed himself under his breath, "Damn it!" He tried to calm himself down, but the more he tried to suppress his thoughts, the more they would linger. His mind was filled with the incredibly alluring and graceful figure of the beautiful woman. When he thought of that enchanting night on Xiaoyao Peak, he was even more unable to control himself.

He groaned in pain and almost jumped out of bed to find Shui Ruo. His gaze fell on the single peach blossom in the celadon vase on the windowsill, and suddenly another pure and beautiful face appeared before his eyes...

"That's right, I haven't summoned Yao Yao yet today..." Xiao Xuan's heart pounded wildly, and his mouth was dry. A wicked thought quietly emerged and quickly filled his mind. His breath grew hotter and hotter. Finally, he jumped out of bed, went to the windowsill, picked up the celadon vase, and quickly returned to bed. He took a deep breath and began to silently recite the summoning incantation.

Above the bed, a slender, graceful figure gradually solidified, Yao Yao transforming from a misty state into a tangible form, floating ethereally in mid-air. Her pretty face was full of joy, and she said awkwardly, "I thought you... wouldn't call out... wouldn't call me out... today."

Xiao Xuan looked up at her, finding the girl exceptionally beautiful tonight, and smiled, "You like me calling you out, don't you?"

"Like... like? What does 'like' mean?" Little Peach Spirit had never heard this word before.

"It's... it's..." Xiao Xuan scratched his head, unsure how to answer, and mumbled, "It's wanting... hoping... wanting..."

"Oh, I understand, um, Yao Yao likes Xiao Xuan to come out... likes Xiao Xuan to call out..." Yao Yao said sweetly, though it was unclear whether she truly understood.

Xiao Xuan waved, "Come down, my neck is sore."

Yao Yao floated down from mid-air, kneeling adorably on the beautiful satin quilt embroidered with auspicious patterns. She turned her head and looked around, her face full of curiosity, "Why are we here?"

The two were very close, their heads almost touching. Xiao Xuan felt a faint fragrance enter her nose, and her heart pounded even harder. She blushed and said, "I was sleeping just now. How about we... talk here today?"

The little peach spirit said, "Okay, Yao Yao likes it. It's very... very..."

"Very comfortable, right? Or rather, very comfortable, it means... comfortable... pleasant... happy." Xiao Xuan blurted out, but found that her words were incoherent. Towards the end, even she herself was a little confused.

Yao Yao listened attentively, whispered twice, and smiled, "I remember, what will Xiao Xuan teach Yao Yao next? Today."

She knelt on the quilt, her thin, dew-like gauze dress hanging down lightly. Xiao Xuan suddenly caught a glimpse of a dazzlingly white, smooth area through the low-cut neckline, with a barely visible, alluring valley in the middle. He was instantly dumbfounded. Yao

Yao looked at him in confusion, then looked at her own chest in bewilderment.

Xiao Xuan swallowed, his wicked thoughts growing stronger, and said breathlessly, "Today, I won't teach you to speak, I'll teach you... teach you to play games, okay?"

"What are games?" Yao Yao asked.

"Games... games..." Xiao Xuan found being a language teacher increasingly difficult, and simply said, "You'll understand after I teach you."

"Okay, hurry up and teach me." The little peach spirit was full of interest.

"You... you take off your clothes first..." Xiao Xuan's heart pounded, and his voice trembled.

"Why?" Yao Yao didn't understand.

"Because this game can only be played by taking off our clothes," Xiao Xuan said solemnly.

"Then... will you take yours off too?" Little Peach Fairy asked innocently.

Xiao Xuan almost had a nosebleed, staring into her pure, watery eyes, and said with utter wickedness, "Yes, I'll take mine off too, we'll all be naked..."

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