【The Demon Blade Beauty】Episodes 1-5 Author: Shotgun

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[The Demon Blade and the Beautiful Shadow]

Author: Hunter's Rifle
Publisher: Hetu Culture

Volume 1 Chapter 1 Peeping

Hangzhou has been famous since ancient times. Not only is it beautiful and rich in talent, but its economy is also extremely prosperous, playing a leading role in the southeastern coastal region. The city is full of wealthy merchants; you could find them anywhere. Wei Zhongbao was a representative example.

Wei Zhongbao was originally from the countryside in Jiangxi. At the age of five, he moved to Hangzhou with his father. His father made a living by running a small stall. When Wei Zhongbao was fifteen, his father passed away. To make a living, young Wei Zhongbao sought refuge with Boss Hu of Baiwang Pharmacy, becoming a shop assistant there. Wei Zhongbao was handsome, hardworking, intelligent, and good at getting along with people, winning Boss Hu's favor.

Boss Hu had lived a long life, having had many women, but unfortunately, he had no sons, only a beloved daughter. After long observation and careful consideration, he finally betrothed his daughter to Wei Zhongbao. Wei Zhongbao was overjoyed and instantly rose from a shop assistant to the second-in-command of the pharmacy. Once Old Hu died, the pharmacy would be his.

Wei Zhongbao was quite satisfied with his wife. She was a typical Jiangnan beauty, slender, with skin like jade, delicate eyebrows and beautiful eyes. In addition, she was understanding, kind, virtuous, and gentle, which made Wei Zhongbao never pay attention to other women.

He had hoped to grow old together with his wife, but during childbirth, she suffered a difficult delivery. The child survived, but his wife died. Because of this, Wei Zhongbao was cold to the child from a young age, unlike other fathers who were warm. He never held the child after birth. In his heart, the child was a jinx. If it weren't for him, how could his wife have died? Old Hu blamed this on his son.

After his wife's death, Boss Wei grieved for several years. Once he recovered somewhat, he remarried, this time to a widow from the next street. She had a daughter, and her ex-husband was a wealthy cloth merchant. This wife was also quite attractive and adept at managing the household, which satisfied Boss Wei.

Time flew by, and Boss Wei's son, Wei Xiaoniu, grew to sixteen. This boy disliked studying from a young age, preferring to admire the skills of chivalrous heroes. He repeatedly begged his father to hire a renowned master, but Boss Wei resolutely refused, arranging for him to work at the pharmacy. Unable to resist his father's pressure, Xiaoniu could only spend his time at the pharmacy, secretly learning some basic skills from petty thieves.

He felt he was a dragon among men, and that being in this shop filled with the smell of medicine was a waste of his talents. Therefore, he harbored a deep resentment, always dreaming of one day achieving great things and becoming famous. He wanted to be more successful than his father. His father was just a nouveau riche, not a hero at all.

The happiest thing Xiao Niu did while selling medicine at the pharmacy was teaching a lesson to Boss Mei from the city. Boss Mei ran a coffin shop and owned a large amount of land inherited from his ancestors. In addition, he lent money at exorbitant interest rates, often driving poor people to ruin and death. He had a terrible reputation, and countless people secretly called him "King Mei the Devil." Xiao Niu despised him. Xiao Niu thought to himself, "Damn it, this isn't how you make money! You have to leave people a way to survive!" He pondered how to teach this guy a lesson.

The opportunity came. That day, Boss Mei came to the pharmacy to see Boss Wei. The two went to the back room to talk. Xiao Niu overheard that Boss Mei had come to buy aphrodisiacs. Boss Mei was extremely lecherous, having married six or seven wives and enjoying a life of luxury. But human stamina is finite; even the strongest man can't withstand the soaking of a woman's hot spring. Even a piece of iron would be turned into noodles. To maintain his masculine image and enhance his virility in front of women, Boss Mei sought help from Boss Wei.

Boss Wei smiled and wrote a prescription, instructing Xiao Niu to prepare the medicine. Xiao Niu appeared outwardly diligent and responsible, but was actually plotting his revenge. After Boss Mei left with the medicine, a sly grin on his face, Xiao Niu secretly sneered, thinking, "Old man, I'll make you suffer terribly."

To avoid affecting the pharmacy's business, Xiao Niu didn't tamper with the medicine but devised another plan. Three days after Boss Mei bought the medicine, Xiao Niu secretly sneaked into Boss Mei's house, intending to harm him. This time, he didn't go empty-handed; he brought a gift. Thinking about the consequences of this gift, a smug, malicious smile crept across Xiao Niu's face. He could almost picture Boss Mei being utterly humiliated.

It was a moonless night, dark and quiet. Having visited the Mei residence with his father before, he easily found Boss Mei's place. Boss Mei was staying in his seventh concubine's room that night. He had seized this concubine through unethical means. Her father was a farmer who had taken a high-interest loan and couldn't repay it. Boss Mei, seeing the girl's beauty, had taken her as a concubine, thus clearing his debt. Xiao Niu

went to the back window of their room, poked a hole in the paper, and peeked inside. The view was crystal clear, making Xiao Niu's eyes nearly pop out of his head. Boss Mei was being intimate with his seventh concubine.

On a luxurious bed, Seventh Concubine was dressed only in a bodice and shorts. Her snow-white shoulders and rounded thighs were exposed. Boss Mei's two large hands were kneading Seventh Concubine's body like dough, a disgusting lewd grin on his face. He looked like a hungry dog facing a bone.

Seventh Concubine's beautiful eyes narrowed as she was touched, her small mouth opening and closing, occasionally emitting lewd moans, which greatly pleased Boss Mei, and made Xiao Niu outside the window almost stop breathing. He had never known that women could be so alluring. Recently, his body had matured, and subconsciously, he had developed an interest in women's bodies and matters between men and women.

Lately, he often stared at his sister. He noticed that his penis was getting bigger and bigger, and his sister's body was also changing. Her breasts were noticeably developing, and her buttocks were becoming rounder and more bulging. This greatly aroused Xiao Niu's curiosity, and he really wanted to pull down her pants and see what was really going on.

At this moment, the scene on the bed became even more exciting. Boss Mei untied Seventh Concubine's red bib, revealing a pair of round, apple-like breasts. The two dark red nipples stood erect, hard as peanuts. Boss Mei's fat face gleamed with a beastly light. He chuckled lewdly a few times, then lowered his head and sucked on one nipple, while his other hand played with the other. This made Seventh Concubine moan incessantly, like a cat in heat, her body writhing like a snake, looking like she couldn't wait any longer.

Boss Mei's large mouth alternately sucked on the two nipples, like a greedy baby. One hand had already slipped inside Seventh Concubine's pants, vigorously fiddling with them, making Seventh Concubine's moans even louder, and her juices flowed like a stream.

The seventh concubine groaned, "Master, hurry up, I can't take it anymore!"

Master Mei chuckled, "My darling, my sweetheart, don't rush, it's not time yet." Then he called out, "Meixiang, where's my elixir? Bring it to me quickly."

A voice replied from outside, "Replying to Master, it will be ready in a little while."

Master Mei scolded, "So slow, like a sow giving birth, do you want to die?"

The seventh concubine laughed lewdly, "Master, you're so powerful, why do you need medicine? Don't you always claim to have an invincible spear?"

Master Mei retorted, "I take medicine to reduce my power, my thing is too strong, I'm afraid I can't handle it."

The seventh concubine sat up, grabbed Master Mei's crotch, and giggled, "Why is it so soft, like snot. No wonder you need medicine."

Boss Mei was displeased upon hearing this, and pulled down his pants, revealing his dark, monstrous member. It was about the length of a middle finger, limp and withered like a dried earthworm. Little Niu, watching from outside the window, wanted to laugh. He touched his own member, which was already throbbing and eager to be stimulated by the Seventh Concubine's body. Poor Little Niu, he'd lived his whole life without ever seeing a woman's naked body, let alone experiencing the pleasure of a woman. He imagined it must be wonderful, because every night when he passed his father's door, he could hear the earth-shaking sounds of passion inside. Each time, it would cause Little Niu to have wild fantasies, imagining the scene and the action within. Afterwards, when he saw his stepmother, he would always steal a few extra glances. Those high breasts, those plump buttocks, would make Little Niu's member heat up. He knew it was wrong. How could he have such thoughts about his father's woman? Wouldn't he become a rebellious son?

Meanwhile, things were still changing inside the room. Boss Mei sat down on the bed, pointed to his manhood, and said, "Sweetheart, suck it a few times to make it hard."

Seventh Concubine waved her hand firmly and said, "No. That thing is stinky and smells awful. I won't do it."

Boss Mei gave a fawning smile and said, "Baby, *just let me suck it once, and I'll agree to anything*. Even if *you want the moon in the sky, I'll pluck it for you*." Before Seventh Concubine could say anything, Boss Mei urged Mei Xiang to bring the medicine.

Mei Xiang was a maid in the Mei household, not good-looking and not very bright. Even Boss Mei didn't find her appealing.

Seventh Concubine had her own reasons for hiring such a maid.

Boss Mei's request for the medicine instantly sobered up Xiao Niu outside the window. Like being splashed with cold water, his desire vanished instantly. He thought to himself, watching the show was secondary. The important matter was more important. I have to get this sorted out before he takes it. Thinking this, Xiao Niu pulled a paper packet from his pocket. It was a gift he'd specially prepared for Boss Mei, stolen from the pharmacy. If his father saw it, he'd definitely get a good scolding.
Xiao Niu took a deep breath and tiptoed from the back window to the front window. Reaching the door, he peeked through the crack and saw a maid fanning the fire. A pot sat on the stove, emitting wisps of steam. Clearly, they were decocting medicine.

Xiao Niu thought, how could I possibly put the contents of this packet into Boss Mei's medicine pot? Judging from the sound of the pot and the steam, it would be ready soon. Then it would be difficult to do so.

After circling the doorway twice, Xiao Niu's eyes lit up; he'd come up with a not-so-clever idea. Even though it wasn't clever, he had to try. He wouldn't be able to sleep well without teaching that old man a lesson.

Xiao Niu knocked on the door a few times, then slipped to the right side of the door. The maid, Mei Xiang, asked, "Who is it? Knocking so late?"

Xiao Niu didn't answer, but knocked a few more times. Mei Xiang then opened the door. As soon as the door opened, Xiao Niu was behind it. Mei Xiang stepped across the threshold and turned to look behind the left door. In that short time, Xiao Niu darted into the room like a gust of wind. His movements were swift and fluid. He lifted the lid of the jar, added the powder, closed the lid, shook the jar, and then jumped out of the west window. His actions were both quick and graceful. The only flaw was that the window didn't close automatically after he jumped. Xiao Niu hadn't quite mastered this light-footed skill.

Mei Xiang looked around outside the door but found nothing amiss. She muttered to herself, "Did I hear wrong? No way, someone definitely knocked." As she spoke, she turned back to deliver the medicine to her master. If he didn't send it over soon, Boss Mei would probably hurl even more nasty insults.

Xiao Niu returned to the back window and peered through it again. The scene inside was an eye-opener; his mouth watered. The two inside were engaged in some rather unusual licking and sucking. Boss Mei lay flat on the bed, and his seventh concubine was on top of him, both licking each other's genitals.

It was the first time Xiao Niu had ever seen a woman's naked body. From his angle, he could only see her side profile, not her genitals. But the undulating, flowing curves of her body were breathtaking. The beauty of her buttocks and the slenderness of her waist made Xiao Niu want to touch her. But Boss Mei was the one enjoying it.

Boss Mei held his seventh concubine's buttocks apart with both hands, his long tongue licking her cleft and sensitive areas, making her buttocks twitch with pleasure. Meanwhile, the seventh concubine wasn't idle either. She bent over, her hands gripping the penis, her pink tongue flicking in and out, sweeping across the glans, making Boss Mei pant heavily with pleasure. The penis, which had been a small worm, had transformed into a grotesque little iron rod.

Seeing the seventh concubine licking the penis with smacking sounds, occasionally using her mouth to tease it until it glistened, Xiao Niu became excited. He thought to himself, "So a woman's mouth can be used like this! I, Xiao Niu, am truly a frog in a well, I've never seen much of the sky. Being licked by a woman must feel amazing, heh, too bad, that penis isn't mine." Xiao Niu couldn't help but touch his own member. That thing unceremoniously stood up, making his trousers look like a yurt.

At this moment, Mei Xiang brought in the medicine and served it to the master. In his burning lust, Boss Mei couldn't resist touching the breasts of this lowly maid a few times. The maid blushed from his touch, finding it quite pleasant and reluctant to leave. The seventh concubine glared at her and said, "Meixiang, get out of here! *Do you have any other ideas?*"

Meixiang then ran out. Although she wasn't very perceptive, the beautiful scene inside made her daydream. She had witnessed that shameful scene more than once. She was physiologically normal and had normal needs. She was fully grown. It was just that no bees had come to collect nectar yet.

Outside the window, the calf's eyes widened even more, but now his gaze held more than just lust. He wanted to see if his methods were effective. The powder he had obtained from the pharmacy was said to be very effective. He hadn't seen it with his own eyes, so he'd let this hateful Boss Mei give him an explanation based on his own experience.

After drinking the medicine, Boss Mei's manhood seemed to have grown a bit. Boss Mei proudly touched his member, feeling quite satisfied. He pointed at the seventh concubine and said, "Sweetheart, lie down and let me fuck you."

The seventh concubine giggled and said, "Master, don't disappoint me tonight." Saying this, she lay down, spreading her legs wide, and Xiao Niu could see a tuft of black hair under her belly. His manhood was no longer visible.

Boss Mei laughed, "Sweetheart, tonight I'll make you die a few more times, turn you into a lump of mud."

The seventh concubine, while bending and stretching her smooth thighs, displaying her alluring parts, said seductively, "Master, don't just talk big, let's see how it goes in bed." Saying this, she suddenly closed her thighs, and his manhood was no longer visible. This move was quite tempting. Because people are often more interested in what they can't see or can't have.

Boss Mei chuckled and said, "Baby, I'm here, you're just waiting to go to heaven." Saying this, he roughly climbed onto the seventh concubine and thrust his rod in with a whoosh. There was a lot of lustful fluid flowing there, making it easy to enter.

As soon as the stick entered, the seventh concubine began to moan loudly. Her limbs clung to him, twisting her waist and

swaying her hips, displaying her true nature as a slut. Boss Mei was overjoyed, thrusting vigorously, the wet sounds of his penetration echoing through her cunt. Little Niu, watching from outside the window, was thoroughly entertained. He thought to himself, "Is this what sex is? Is this what men and women do?" The woman's posture and wantonness were enough to kill; no wonder people say lust is a bone-scraping steel knife. Looking at Boss Mei, his buttocks arching back and forth, his face filled with enjoyment, their bellies slapping against each other with loud thuds. Little Niu scratched his head, wishing he were the one on top of the woman. When would he find a beautiful girl to experience this ecstasy? He couldn't help but think of his stepmother's daughter, Xiaoxiu. She was a beautiful girl praised by everyone. Unlike himself, who was so uneducated, she was literate. Many men had already come to propose marriage, but his stepmother, who loved her daughter dearly, had refused them all. Xiao Niu suddenly had an idea: Could I marry Xiao Xiu? If she were my wife, I could enjoy myself like that bastard in the house every day.

Looking at Boss Mei again, he was panting heavily as he thrust into the woman dozens of times, full of vigor and enthusiasm, when suddenly his manhood went soft. The seventh concubine snorted in dissatisfaction, shoved him aside, and said, "Master, what's wrong with you? You usually only go soft after you ejaculate, why did it stop before you even finished today? Where did your prowess and manly spirit go?"

Boss Mei sat on the bed, rubbing his limp member, and said awkwardly, "I don't know what happened. This medicine has always been very effective. These past few days, * knows how powerful I am." The

seventh concubine snorted, "I don't care about that. Make it hard again. Otherwise, you can forget about touching my body again."

Boss Mei smiled bitterly, "Master, I will definitely make it hard. Otherwise, I'll chop this brat up." He said, stroking it with his gloved hand, inwardly cursing, thinking, "Damn it, what's going on?" Mei Xiang, her servant, wouldn't dare to do anything underhanded. But if it wasn't her fault, what was going on? Wasn't this a ghost? Ever since she started taking this medicine, it had been very effective.

Little Niu outside the window, seeing Boss Mei looking like he'd lost his parents, almost laughed out loud. This medicine really worked.

It was from the pharmacy, specifically for treating excessive libido. If someone's libido was too strong, just a little bit would be enough.

But this time, Little Niu had given Boss Mei the entire packet of powder—how could this be allowed?

Boss Mei's own efforts were ineffective, so he ordered his seventh concubine to kneel and perform oral sex. This time, the seventh concubine, wanting Boss Mei to get an erection, didn't argue with him anymore. She knelt like a puppy, vigorously taking in Boss Mei's member, hoping to revive it.

This position made Little Niu shout with pleasure. It turned out that this time, the seventh concubine had her buttocks raised, her white buttocks facing Little Niu's side.

The buttocks weren't very large, but they were round like a full moon, and glossy. In the deep cleft, the pale anus, the dark pubic hair, and the glistening vulva all came into view of Xiao Niu, making him desperately want to rush in and do something. The vulva, having just been penetrated, was half-open, the tender flesh inside pink. At this moment, with the Seventh Concubine's mouth movements, the vulva was slowly moving, like breathing. The anus, glistening with vaginal fluid, also contracted and expanded, displaying its wanton charm.

Xiao Niu swallowed hard, thinking to himself, "It's so beautiful, so tempting. I can't resist. So this is what women are like. We men have a penis, women have a hole; God did this to make the penis go into the hole. I, Xiao Niu, have lived this long, and I've really had a miserable life." Thinking this, he took a few deep breaths, turned his head to the side, and stopped looking at the woman's buttocks. He tried hard to erase the shocking impression the woman's body had left on him. But that was easier said than done.

His eyes weren't looking at the room, but his ears could still hear. He heard the Seventh Concubine sigh and say, "It's over, it's over, your thing is dead. Not a bit better."

Boss Mei explained, "It must be because you've been too tired these past few nights."

The Seventh Concubine sighed again and said, "Since I married into your family, you've never been this bad. I'm afraid you'll never be able to get hard again."

Boss Mei's face fell, and he said sternly, "Don't curse me, I'm very superstitious about that."

After a while, the Seventh Concubine said, "Then let's sleep. If you still can't do it tomorrow, don't come to my room anymore, let other women keep you company."

Boss Mei forced a smile and said, "That's the only way, I'll satisfy you tomorrow." Then the light went out, the room was dark, and there was no more to watch.

Seeing that he had achieved his goal, Xiao Niu didn't linger any longer. He composed himself, and only after his penis softened did he sneak out of the Mei residence like a thief. When he returned home, lying on his bed, he couldn't help but laugh, recalling the pathetic state of Boss Mei after his ordeal.

He'd heard from the old clerk at the pharmacy that this medicine could only be used in moderation; an overdose would cause impotence—

lifelong impotence, barring him from women. Boss Mei's many misdeeds deserved this retribution. But that seventh concubine was probably in for a rough time. Thinking of her body, Xiao Niu was almost delirious. Her eyes, her moans, her groans, especially the scene of her sticking out her buttocks to lick a man's penis—it was enough to drive any man crazy. If I could just lie on top of her and have my way with her, my life wouldn't have been in vain.

But getting with that woman would be very difficult. Who else could he get his hands on besides her? He suddenly thought of his younger sister, Xiao Xiu. He could go for her. Thinking of her beauty and figure, a wicked smile appeared on Xiao Niu's face.

Ever since Xiao Niu accidentally learned the secrets of the relationship between men and women, his thinking underwent a tremendous change. He spent all his time thinking about how to personally experience that wondrous feeling. He was no longer the simple and naive little fellow he used to be.

That morning, he had just finished eating when his younger sister, Xiao Xiu, who had been helping him with chores, ran up to him. Xiao Xiu was only a few months younger than Xiao Niu, but she had already grown into a stunningly beautiful young woman. She wore a grass-green dress that accentuated her slender and well-proportioned figure. Her fragrance wafted over even before she reached Xiao Niu.

Xiao Niu looked closely at Xiao Xiu and asked, "What's so funny?" He saw a happy smile on his sister's face. He thought to himself that something good must have happened.

Xiao Xiu covered her mouth, diminishing her smile slightly, and after a pause, said, "Brother Xiao Niu, that King Mei is here." As she spoke, her two bright black and white eyes blinked. When she opened her small mouth, she revealed neat, white teeth.

Upon hearing that he had arrived, Xiao Niu stood up from his stool, thinking to himself, "It must be related to my actions that night." Xiao Niu, without revealing his true feelings, said, "Little sister, there's nothing to be surprised about him coming. He's just one of Dad's cronies."

Xiao Xiu snorted and said, "You're talking bad about Dad, I'll tell on you!" As she spoke, her slightly protruding chest seemed to sway gently, making Xiao Niu's throat dry. To avoid his sister discovering his lecherous behavior, he quickly forced himself to look away.

Xiao Xiu, unaware of Xiao Niu's thoughts, said, "Brother Xiao Niu, you know, he usually comes with such an arrogant and domineering look, it's really annoying. But not today, today he's like a scoundrel with a broken leg."

Xiao Niu became excited upon hearing this and quickly asked, "Is that why you're happy?"

Xiao Xiu said, "Yes, yes, seeing his pathetic face makes me so happy. I really want to buy some firecrackers and set them off to annoy him." Xiao Niu

suppressed a laugh and said, "Xiao Xiu, although he's a scoundrel, he doesn't seem to have offended *, does he?"

Xiao Xiu, with an righteous expression, said, "He didn't..." "He's offended me, but he's done so many bad things. Let's not talk about the distant past, just recently. He forcibly withheld half of the wages from the farmers who worked for him. They weren't happy about it, so they went to the government office to report him. But he bribed the officials, and what happened? The farmers became the criminals! Not only were they beaten, but they were also sentenced to half a month in jail. Is there any justice left?"

Xiao Niu, hearing this, was furious and said, "Xiao Xiu, how did you know all this?"

Xiao Xiu said, "A friend of Dad's from the government office told me when he came to buy medicine."

Xiao Niu shook his head and said, "Our Dad really can't distinguish between good and evil! How could he befriend such scum? It's infuriating!" He rubbed his fists together. He was furious inside, thinking, "If I had known this would happen, I should have poisoned him that day. Even though he can't sleep with women anymore, he can still harm people!"

Xiao Xiu suddenly asked, "Brother, what does 'impotence' mean?"

Looking at his younger sister's innocent face, Xiao Niu couldn't help but want to laugh out loud. But he knew she genuinely didn't understand what it meant, so he beckoned to her, signaling her to come closer.

Xiao Xiu blinked her beautiful eyes and leaned in. Xiao Niu then subtly explained the gist of it, making Xiao Xiu's pretty face blush crimson. She tried to turn and run away, but Xiao Niu grabbed her.

He smiled and said, "Little sister, don't be shy. We're all grown up now, we should understand what we need to understand."

Xiao Xiu glanced at him, didn't say anything, but lowered her head. Xiao Niu found Xiao Xiu's shy appearance particularly beautiful, even more delicate than a rose, and his mouth gaped wide. Ever since he understood that matter, whenever Xiao Niu had wild thoughts, he always used Xiao Xiu as the object of his fantasies.

Xiao Niu composed himself and got back to the point, asking, "Sister, what did that King Mei come for?"

Xiao Xiu looked up, her face still burning, and said, "He acted like a thief, quietly pulling Dad into the house to talk. I had a servant eavesdrop, and we only managed to hear a little bit of noise."

Xiao Niu pulled her down to sit and asked urgently, "What happened?"

Xiao Xiu whispered, "King Mei complained to Dad that the medicine we brought back last time wasn't working anymore. Not only was it not working, it even made him impotent. I don't understand what that word means, so I came to ask you."

Xiao Niu laughed heartily upon hearing this. Xiao Xiu got annoyed, pouted, and huffed, "I asked you a question, and you're laughing at me. I'm not talking to you anymore!"

Xiao Niu quickly explained, "Sister, I'm not laughing at *. I'm laughing at him, at that King Mei."

Xiao Xiu asked, "What's so funny about him?"

Xiao Niu explained, "That's his retribution for doing bad things. He's in trouble, so of course I have to laugh out loud." Then Xiao Niu went on to describe the characteristics and disadvantages of impotence. Before he could finish, Xiao Xiu ran away in embarrassment, like a butterfly flitting past.

Staring at her retreating figure, Xiao Niu was stunned. Her slender waist and hips swayed, making his body tingle. He really wanted to hold her beautiful body in his arms. He wondered how he could get her. It would be such a loss if such a good girl married someone else. He didn't want the good stuff to go to outsiders.

That night, Xiao Xiu said she felt dirty and wanted to take a bath. As usual, Xiao Niu helped fetch the hot water. Xiao Xiu always washed in her own room. After fetching the water, Xiao Niu left automatically, instructing Xiao Xiu to latch the door.

Xiao Niu's room was next door. Usually, after returning home, he would prepare to sleep. But tonight, he couldn't sleep. The image of Mei Yanwang's seventh concubine's body kept flashing before his eyes, making it hard for Xiao Niu to breathe properly. The image slowly transformed into Xiao Xiu. Xiao Niu wondered what Xiao Xiu looked like naked; she must be even more beautiful than when she was clothed. This thought emboldened Xiao Niu. He thought to himself, if I want to know what Xiao Xiu's body looks like, I might as well see it for myself. In this backyard, there are only a few of us; no one else will notice. Thinking this, Xiao Niu set his sights on his sister.

He went to his sister's door, but heard nothing; it seemed the show hadn't started yet. For safety, he originally intended to go to his parents' room to see what they were doing. But when he reached Xiaoxiu's door, he couldn't take another step. He comforted himself, saying, "Nothing will happen, no one will see me. Everything is normal."

He crouched down, poked a hole in the paper door, and peered inside. He saw Xiaoxiu undressing with her back to him. Her outer garment slowly fell down, revealing her fair and delicate back, and the horizontal red string of her bodice was also quite alluring.

Xiao Niu shouted in his heart, "Quick, quick, show it off, Xiaoxiu, let your brother see... see how well your breasts are!" Thinking this, his penis involuntarily hardened, pressing tightly against his crotch, making it difficult for Xiao Niu to straighten up.

Inside, Xiaoxiu's hands were behind her back, and she suddenly felt a wave of shyness before untying her bodice. A blush like the morning sun rose on her delicate face, and her beautiful eyes were brimming with desire. She looked around, as if checking for safety. This made Xiao Niu's heart race, thinking he was about to be exposed. But at this moment, he wouldn't leave even if you killed him.

Seeing that everything was normal, Xiaoxiu slowly untied the rope, and her red bodice fell down, revealing her smooth, tender upper body. It was a pity he couldn't see her front; Xiaoniu was so impatient he wanted to break down the door and turn her around to get a good look.

A little while later, Xiaoxiu took off her lower body, so her entire back was now fully exposed to Xiaoniu's eyes. Xiaoxiu had a good figure, slender, with a narrow waist and round hips, well-proportioned, her flesh glistening and fragrant. She was youthful, fiery, and full of life.

Xiaoniu's eyes were glued to her. His gaze lingered on her body for a moment before settling on her buttocks. Her round, firm buttocks were full and slightly upturned; although not as large and alluring as Seventh Concubine's, they had their own charm.

The reason Xiaoniu's gaze lingered on her buttocks was because that was where a woman's greatest allure was displayed. With Xiaoniu's sharp eyes, he could already see that lovely tuft of black hair. If her buttocks were raised in that position like the Seventh Concubine's that night, Little Cow would go crazy. He desperately wanted to know the secret beneath Little Sleeve's pubic hair.

He called out in his heart, "Little Sleeve, my good sister, quickly spread your legs and stick them out, let your brother have a good look. I believe that it's definitely prettier than that Seventh Concubine's." Unfortunately, after waiting for a long time, Little Sleeve didn't do as he wished.

Little Sleeve stood naked for a while, then walked towards a mirror next to her. It was a long mirror that reflected her whole body. As soon as she turned around, Little Cow saw Little Sleeve's breasts. They were two newly developed beauties, like two small white peaches, incomparable to the mature, full ones of the Seventh Concubine. Even so, as Little Sleeve walked gracefully, those things trembled slightly, just not very obviously.

Little Cow thought to himself, Little Sleeve is still young, when she grows up a few more years, she will definitely be more alluring than the Seventh Concubine. Looking at Xiaoxiu again, she gazed at herself in the mirror for a while, then muttered to herself, "Where is my man? Will the man who marries me be very handsome?

Like Pan An or Song Yu."

Xiao Niu, standing outside the door, thought to himself, "My dear sister, wouldn't someone like me be a perfect husband? I'm not bad-looking either." His mind wandered, his gaze still roaming over her body, his penis throbbing at the sight of her youthful nakedness.

At that moment, Xiaoxiu turned back to look at the bucket, sighed, and turned to walk towards it. With that turn, Xiao Niu saw his sister's face clearly. Her fragrant body was practically sculpted from jade; Xiao Niu could hardly find any obvious flaws. The glistening downy hair beneath her belly made Xiao Niu's mouth dry. He longed to rush forward, part the soft black hair, and carefully admire that mysterious place.

As Xiaoxiu entered the water, Xiao Niu desperately hoped she was facing him. That way, he would surely see... The secret of her lower body. What a pity, she was facing away from him; he was so unlucky. So, the young calf closed his eyes, imagining the scenery beneath her fur. He dreamed of one day parting her fur to reveal her secret, to collect nectar from within. Thinking this, his penis grew even harder, as if it were about to explode.

He took a deep breath, and when he opened his eyes again, she was already sitting in a wooden tub filled with wisps of steam. Her jet-black hair was piled on her head, and her pretty face was as beautiful as a newly blossoming lotus. Her arms and snow-white shoulders were above the water. Her alluring breasts, however, were not submerged. The young calf wished he had divine eyes, that his gaze could pierce through the tub, through the water, and reach her lower body.

Just as he was enjoying the view, he suddenly felt two taps on his shoulder. Startled, the young calf turned around and saw his stepmother. In the dim darkness, her eyes shone brightly. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, the young calf quickly said, "I'm here to guard the door for Xiaoxiu." His penis went limp with fear.

The stepmother glanced at the broken window and said, "You don't need to guard the door anymore. Go back to your room and rest." Xiao Niu, as if granted a pardon, fled back to his room. He stayed there for half a day, his heart still pounding. He was truly worried that his stepmother would tell his father about his peeping. If his father found out, good heavens, that would be terrible. His father's wrath would be unbearable.

Because of his worries and confused mind, he didn't sleep well that night. The next day, when he saw Xiao Xiu, she was perfectly fine. But his stepmother's beautiful eyes pierced him like knives, making him uneasy. He cursed himself inwardly for being useless; with such a small amount of courage, he wanted to be a womanizer? He really needed some training.

After several days without incident, Xiao Niu was relieved, knowing that his stepmother hadn't told his father. His anxious heart slowly returned to normal. He thought to himself, "My stepmother is actually quite good; she still cares about me." This was the truth. Although his stepmother wasn't his biological mother, she seemed to treat him no differently than she treated Xiaoxiu. In this respect, Xiaoniu felt truly fortunate.

One evening, Xiaoniu, having nothing to do, went to find Xiaoxiu to play. The light in her room was dim, and he saw her bending over to look at the goldfish in the fish tank. Her buttocks were sticking up high, round and alluring, which aroused Xiaoniu, and his penis became erect. When Xiaoniu entered, he deliberately moved quietly, intending to scare her. But seeing that alluring part displayed in that position, his hand itched.

Since he was quite familiar with Xiaoxiu, he didn't need to be polite. So, Xiaoniu leaned forward and gave Xiaoxiu's buttocks a firm pat. Before he could withdraw his hand, the person turned her head. Xiaoniu glanced at her and felt his vision go black; he almost fainted. It turned out that the person wasn't Xiaoxiu, but his stepmother.

In an instant, Xiaoniu's mind went blank, and he nearly collapsed to the ground. In his fear, the lust vanished, but he involuntarily ejaculated, his crotch soaked with a cool, sticky fluid. This was Xiao Niu's first ejaculation, and he never expected it to happen under such circumstances. The object of his ejaculation wasn't another woman, but Xiao Xiu's mother, his stepmother.

His stepmother, seeing him, was filled with anger mixed with pain. She raised her arm and slapped him hard across the face, yelling, "How have you become a beast?" Then she stormed off. That slap was quite severe.

Xiao Niu wanted to explain, saying he had mistaken her for someone else, but his stepmother was already gone. Xiao Niu thought again, how can I explain? What's the point? Even if I made a mistake, does that mean Xiao Xiu is someone you can touch? The result is the same; you're just a big pervert.

Xiao Niu hurriedly ran back to his room, considering the potentially serious consequences of this incident. He desperately hoped this would be like the past, that things would be resolved peacefully and quietly, and that everyone could live in harmony as usual. But was that possible? Would his stepmother tolerate him again? He had never been scolded by his stepmother in all his years, yet this time she had slapped him, making him realize his bad luck was about to begin. Xiao Niu

thought pessimistically, "Maybe I can't stay in this house anymore; I have to run away. "

Just as dawn broke, Xiao Niu was awakened by a furious roar: "You little beast, get out here right now! I'm going to kill you, you unfilial son!" The roar was accompanied by kicking the door repeatedly. If the door hadn't been bolted, he would have already stormed in.

Xiao Niu jumped out of bed in fright, dressing as he said, "Dad, please listen to me! I didn't mean any of it. Please don't wrong an innocent person!" It turned out that the person roaring outside was his father, Wei Zhongbao.

Little Niu saw the door being kicked loudly, the door flapping and swaying violently, as if it might shatter into pieces at any moment, and his father would charge in like a beast.

Little Niu knew he couldn't stay inside any longer; the most important thing now was to escape. "I can't fall into my father's hands," he thought, "that's like dancing with wolves."

Little Niu glanced at the window, opened it, and jumped out. As soon as he landed, he saw his father lunging at him menacingly, wielding a stick. Little Niu hadn't expected his father to have a weapon and immediately tried to run away

. There was a loud thud as the stick slammed into the ground, missing Little Niu but making Old Master Wei's hand ache. Little Niu had already run behind the fruit tree in the yard to hide. His eyes darted around, calculating where he could escape.

Wei Zhongbao, his beard trembling, glared and roared, "You little beast, you dare run? Get over here and face your death!"

The calf, no longer so afraid, stuck its tongue out at its father and said, "Dad, do you think I'm a fool? If you wanted to hit me, would I come out?" It then ducked its head behind a tree, leaving only one eye to observe its father's movements.

Wei Zhongbao spat twice, cursing as he chased after the calf again. Seeing him approach, the calf circled the tree.

The calf was quite clever; when its father slowed down, it slowed down too. Whatever speed its father went, it went too. Occasionally, the father would try to slip, suddenly stopping and running in the opposite direction, trying to catch the calf. The calf was even more cunning, always ready to change direction at any moment. Despite throwing away the stick and using his best skills, Boss Wei still couldn't subdue his rebellious son. Instead, he was exhausted, his legs weak, and he was panting heavily. He wasn't young anymore, and with nightly overtime work, his stamina was waning.

Just then, Xiao Niu's stepmother arrived with Xiao Xiu. Xiao Niu saw that both mother and daughter had cold expressions, and the stepmother's eyes held anger and contempt. Clearly, she hadn't forgiven Xiao Niu.

Seeing them, Wei Zhongbao's energy surged again. He picked up the stick again and chased after Xiao Niu, the stick striking tree trunks repeatedly with loud thuds. Judging from the sounds, it would be very painful to hit Xiao Niu.

Xiao Niu's stepmother, Jing Fang, couldn't bear to see him suffer. She was relatively magnanimous. She had intended to complain last night, but seeing that Wei Zhongbao had just finished a business deal and was in a good mood, plus his eagerness to be intimate with her, she temporarily put the matter aside. At dawn, Jingfang thought about Xiao Niu's behavior and couldn't swallow her anger. If such a child wasn't properly disciplined and allowed to continue like this, what would become of him? Today he could peep at his sister bathing and touch his stepmother's buttocks; tomorrow he'd be a womanizer, a nemesis of women! This absolutely could not be tolerated. To tolerate him now would be irresponsible towards his future. Her original intention was simply for Wei Zhongbao to give him a verbal reprimand, but she never expected him to resort to violence against her son, wielding a large stick with such force, as if he wanted to beat him to death. Although not his biological son, there was still affection between them. Jingfang began to regret her complaint.

She quickly stepped forward and pulled Wei Zhongbao back, advising, "The child is still young and doesn't understand much. We can educate him slowly."

Wei Zhongbao, panting heavily, said, "No, no! I won't have peace of mind until I beat this unfilial son to death today. What sins did I commit in my past life to give birth to such a devil?" As he spoke, he struggled again to hit Xiao Niu.

Jing Fang hurriedly hugged her husband and called to the naughty Xiao Niu, "Xiao Niu, run away quickly and hide outside for a few days. Come back after your father calms down."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Niu looked gratefully at his stepmother, knelt down with a thud, kowtowed twice, and said, "Mother, I'm sorry, I offended you unintentionally. I mistook you for someone else." Saying this, he got up, glanced at Xiao Xiu who was standing to the side with a somewhat indifferent expression, turned around, and ran away.

Xiao Niu ran all the way to the main street and walked towards the south gate as usual. Only when he reached the main street did Xiao Niu breathe a sigh of relief. He felt as if he had woken from a nightmare. He didn't blame his father at all; any father would have been furious. He didn't blame his stepmother either; she had the right to seek revenge after being assaulted. He could only blame himself.

How could he have been so foolish? Had someone gouged out his eyes? He couldn't even recognize a person properly. He must have been blinded by lust at the time; otherwise, with his sharp eyesight, he would never have mistaken someone for someone else.

Now that things have come to this, where can he go? Should he go hide at his companion's house? Xiao Niu has made some friends in Hangzhou, all sorts of people. But then he thought, it's best not to let them know. I, Wei Xiao Niu, am someone to be reckoned with, a real man. If people knew why I was kicked out of my home, where would I put my face? This is a shameful matter, and it must not be revealed.

Where should I go? Xiao Niu couldn't make up his mind. Just then, a carriage came up behind him. Xiao Niu turned around and saw a tall, powerful horse pulling a carriage with beautifully embroidered curtains. Looking at the driver, he saw a withered old man with two black beards.

Xiao Niu smiled when he saw him. He recognized the old man; his name was Mei Si. The old man was the carriage owner at Mei Yanwang's mansion, someone Xiao Niu saw every day. Before Xiao Niu could speak, Mei Si stopped the carriage and asked with a smile, "Young Master Wei, where are you headed to have some fun?"

Xiao Niu, with his usual dashing demeanor, replied with a grin, "I'm going out of town for a stroll. Old Mei, could you give me a ride?"

Mei Si frowned, looking troubled, and said slowly, "I'm afraid it won't work this time. There are women in the carriage; it's not very convenient. Maybe next time."

At this moment, the carriage curtain was lifted, revealing an oval face with bright, dark eyes, and a hand that had lifted the curtain—white and soft, captivatingly beautiful. Xiao Niu recognized her as the Seventh Concubine who had performed a live sex act for him that night.

Seventh Concubine looked at Xiao Niu and said, "Isn't this Young Master Xiao Niu? You need a ride? Then get on."

Mei Si glanced back at Seventh Concubine and said, "Seventh Madam, he's a man, I'm afraid it's not appropriate."

Seventh Concubine smiled slightly and said, "What kind of man is he? He's just a little boy. Let him get on."

Mei Si replied, "Yes, yes, yes."

Without waiting for him to say anything, Xiao Niu jumped into the carriage, pulled down the curtain, and sat down next to her. He was now alone with the beauty in the carriage. Upon hearing Seventh Concubine let him get on, Xiao Niu felt a surge of secret joy, as if he would receive some benefit after getting on the carriage, or be one step closer to his dream.

Seventh Aunt and Xiao Niu weren't strangers; they'd met a few times. So she turned to Xiao Niu and asked, "Xiao Niu, where are you going to play?"

Xiao Niu pointed south and said, "I want to go to the Lao Jun Temple outside the city."

Seventh Aunt exclaimed, "Xiao Niu, that's quite a distance. Why are you walking there by yourself?"

Xiao Niu laughed, spread his hands, and said, "I want to practice my stamina. As the saying goes, 'No pain, no gain.'"

Seventh Aunt smiled and said, "You little rascal, you've got a sharp tongue. Much better than your father."

Upon hearing "father," Xiao Niu's heart skipped a beat. He immediately recalled the terrifying sight of his father, stick in hand, face contorted, chasing him viciously. Feeling resentful, he fell silent.

Seventh Concubine, observing Xiao Niu's expression, knew he was troubled and asked, "Xiao Niu, are you engaged?"

Xiao Niu chuckled and replied, "I'm still young, I don't want to get married so early. I want to enjoy my freedom and carefree life for a few more years."

Seventh Concubine's beautiful eyes swept over Xiao Niu's face, and she said, "Xiao Niu, you're quite handsome, and with your family's good financial situation, you're sure to find a girl who's one in a hundred."

Looking at her mature and charming face, and smelling her alluring fragrance, Xiao Niu couldn't help but take her hand and said dreamily, "If I could find a woman as beautiful and sensible as Seventh Concubine, I'd be content for life. I

have no other dreams."

Seventh Concubine gently pulled her hand away from Xiao Niu's and said, "Beautiful women often have tragic fates. My fate isn't good; you should marry someone with a better one." Her beautiful eyes reddened as she spoke.

Looking at her resentful expression, Xiao Niu knew her life wasn't as good as others imagined. That Mei Yanwang is a scoundrel; there's no way he'd let her live so comfortably. Little Niu gazed at her long, white neck, and the erotic scene of that night flashed before his eyes again. He seemed to see her naked body again, hear her moans. Her writhing, thrusting, her wild, wanton state under the man's thrusts was still so clear in his mind. He kept daydreaming, how wonderful it would be if I were the man on top of her.

Little Niu pretended to be a fortune teller, observing her face, and said, "Seventh Aunt doesn't look like someone with a tragic fate. Perhaps happiness awaits her."

Seventh Aunt smiled and said, "Then thank you for your kind words. I'll wait for good days to come."

Little Niu asked, "Seventh Aunt, where are you going? Judging from the direction, it seems like you're going back to your parents' home."

Seventh Aunt nodded and said, "I am indeed going back to my parents' home. Yesterday, someone came and said my father is sick, so I'm going home to see him."

Little Niu let out an "Oh," and facing the beautiful woman so close to him, he felt a little swayed. He could easily reach out and embrace her, but he lacked the courage.

Gazing at her rosy lips, he recalled how those same lips had sucked his large penis that night, and couldn't help but look a few more times. He longed to pull out his own penis, insert it into her mouth, and taste what it felt like.

Lost in these thoughts, the carriage had already left the city gate and was speeding along the dirt road. Suddenly, the carriage lurched violently, causing Seventh Concubine to sway. Xiao Niu reacted quickly, pulling her into his arms to protect her from harm.

How perfect! He protected her and could take advantage of her at the same time.

Chapter Two: A Romantic Encounter

Xiao Niu pulled Seventh Concubine into his arms, instantly feeling as if he were in a dream. Her soft, warm body captivated him. When Xiao Niu looked at Seventh Concubine's rosy lips, he couldn't resist pressing his own lips against them. This was the first time in Xiao Niu's life he had kissed a woman's lips; he only knew how to suck, nothing more. He couldn't understand how he could have such courage. Perhaps he was blinded by lust, suddenly forgetting all about the transgressions against celibacy at home. Right now, all he wanted was to enjoy Seventh Concubine's company.

Seventh Concubine was completely bewildered. She never expected this little boy to treat her like this. If it had been a man her age who had assaulted her, she would have screamed long ago. Being hugged and kissed by this little boy, she didn't know what to do. After being kissed by the calf for a while, Mei Si asked, "Seventh Madam, were you shaken?"

The Seventh Concubine was startled, pushed the calf away, straightened her clothes, and replied, "Mei Si, how did you drive the carriage? How could you make it shake like that?"

Mei Si explained apologetically, "I'm sorry, Madam. I don't know which scoundrel was so inconsiderate as to dig a ditch on the road. I was driving too fast, and by the time I got there, it was too late."

The Seventh Concubine sighed and said, "Never mind, never mind. You'll have to be careful on the way back."

Mei Si readily replied, "Yes, Madam. If it's not possible, I'll take a detour on my way back."

The Seventh Concubine hummed in agreement and didn't speak to him again. Her beautiful eyes turned to the calf's face. Because she had been flustered by the kiss, the Seventh Concubine's pretty face was as red as an apple. Looking at the calf, she saw excitement, joy, and a little shyness.

Seventh Aunt glared at him and snorted, "You child are really being naughty. You're so young, and you're already doing bad things. Next time I see your father, I'll make sure he finds out and see how he deals with you."

Little Niu hurriedly said, "Seventh Aunt, please let me go. If you tell my father about me, I'm afraid I'll never be able to go home again."

Seventh Concubine blinked her beautiful eyes and asked, "Tell me the truth, what trouble have you gotten into at home?"

Little Niu shook his head and said, "I'm embarrassed to say, I'm afraid people will laugh at me."

Seventh Concubine took a deep breath and said, "You've already taken advantage of me, we're practically family now. Just tell me. I won't tell anyone else."

Little Niu hesitated for a moment before saying, "It's nothing, I just glanced at my sister a few times while she was taking a bath."

Hearing this, Seventh Concubine chuckled, tapped Little Niu's forehead, and said, "You little rascal, your dad will really skin you alive!" "Why did you have to study that? Is that why you ran away?"

Little Niu naturally wouldn't reveal the second shameful thing, so he said, "Yes, my dad wanted to beat me to death, so I had no choice but to run away."

Seventh Aunt's smile faded, and she said, "Little Niu, you're still young, you should walk the right path. As long as you're a real man, a great hero, you can have any kind of woman you want."

Little Niu stubbornly said, "I only want my sister Xiaoxiu, and Seventh Aunt*. I really like her." Little Niu's feelings for her started that night.

Seventh Aunt was stunned, pointing to her own nose and asking, "Little Niu, how could you like me? I'm much older than you, and besides, I have other men."

Little Niu thought to himself, "I like her because her performance that night was so wonderful, so wonderful that I wanted to rush over and molest her." But he couldn't say that; it would have too much repercussions. So Little Niu said, "I don't know, Aunt Seven, I fell in love with * the first time I saw her on the street. * is one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen. It's just a pity we met too late, otherwise, I would have married *."

Aunt Seven couldn't help but laugh and said, "Little boy, you're just talking nonsense. If we had met earlier, you'd probably still be wearing open-crotch pants."

Little Niu didn't laugh and said, "If one day I become successful, and * is willing to leave that 'Demon King Mei,' then * will come with me, okay?"

Aunt Seven was stunned by these words. She never expected this little boy to say such touching things to her. Her red lips parted, and she said gratefully, "Little Niu, Aunt Seven is so happy to hear you say that. I will remember your words. I'm just afraid that when you want me, I will be old. No man will like me anymore." As she spoke, she lowered her head and held Little Niu's hand tightly for a long time.

Seeing that she treated him well, Xiao Niu boldly pulled Seventh Concubine into his arms again. After hesitating for a moment, he placed one hand on her breasts and caressed them. They were so full and elastic. Xiao Niu had never touched anything so good before. He really wanted to keep touching them. He was willing to be intoxicated by this beauty.

Seventh Concubine felt quite comfortable being touched by Xiao Niu. She half-closed her beautiful eyes, enjoying the pleasure this young man brought her. His arms were so strong, his caresses were so rough, but they were so manly, completely different from the old man at home. Seventh Concubine couldn't help but think foolishly, "I'm so unlucky. If only I could marry such a handsome man. Who would have thought that such a beautiful woman like me would marry such a bully, such a scoundrel?"

The two did not speak. Xiao Niu enjoyed himself, and Seventh Concubine enjoyed herself too. Xiao Niu really hoped that this road would never end. But things didn't go as planned. Just as they were enjoying themselves, the carriage slowly came to a stop. Mei Si's voice rang out from outside: "Young Master Wei, we should part ways. This is a fork in the road; which way should you take to get to Lao Jun Temple?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Niu had no choice but to withdraw his readily offered hand, a chill running through him. He gazed at the beautiful Seventh Concubine, a wave of sadness washing over him. The seventh concubine, as if waking from a dream, asked, "Little Niu, what are your plans?"

Little Niu smiled and said, "I'll take it one step at a time. I've been thinking of venturing out into the world anyway. I want to see if I can starve to death after leaving my parents' embrace."

The seventh concubine looked directly at him and said, "Little Niu, you must have confidence in yourself. Don't you want me? As long as you're successful and capable, I'm willing to be your servant."

Little Niu felt a surge of pride and resolutely declared, "I will definitely work hard and won't let you down. Just you wait and see."

The seventh concubine took out a piece of silver and said, "I see you haven't taken out any money, take this."

Little Niu accepted it without hesitation and said, "I will pay you back later. When will we meet again? I really want to see you a few more times."

The seventh concubine smiled faintly and said, "It will be soon. Silly child, you should go now."

Little Niu nodded and said, "Take care, my dear." He then got out of the carriage. Seventh Concubine said behind him, "Little Niu, just call me Chunyuan when no one's around. That's my nickname."

Little Niu glanced back at her, repeated "Chunyuan," then jumped out of the car and went their separate ways. Little Niu watched the car drive away, a wave of melancholy washing over him. Seventh Concubine Chunyuan leaned out of the car window, her eyes filled with sorrow. That sorrowful gaze broke Little Niu's heart.

He watched until the car was completely gone before running down another road. He'd only said he was going to Lao Jun Temple as a joke; he didn't really mean it. Now that he had nowhere else to go, he'd go there for a while. As for his future direction, he'd decide later. Lao Jun Temple

was a place he often played in as a child, but he hadn't been there much in recent years. He thought, "If I have nowhere to go tonight, I'll just sleep in the temple for now. I'll think about where to go tomorrow. Anyway, the world is vast; I'm not afraid of not having my own path."

After walking for a while, he entered the mountains. Only after crossing the mountains could he approach Lao Jun Temple. This mountain road was truly a long walk. Little Niu usually had a ride, but this time, he felt like a homeless orphan. He suddenly felt incredibly lonely, as if he were the only person in the world. He wanted to travel all over the country, visiting famous mountains and rivers, scenic spots, and perhaps even seeking out wise and virtuous people to learn some real skills, striving to make something of himself and show his father that even without business or wealth, he could live a more carefree and exciting life than others. He wanted to transform from a worm into a dragon, to fly into the sky and be looked up at by everyone.

Thinking this, Little Niu puffed out his chest, and his steps became more powerful. He walked forward as if on a golden road, heading towards the coveted throne.

As he walked, the sky darkened. Dark clouds gathered overhead, the sky grew increasingly dark, and then lightning flashed and thunder roared, a truly awe-inspiring sight. This sixteen-year-old boy was genuinely a little scared. He was worried that a tiger or a big gray wolf might leap out from the deep mountains or dense forests—that was no joke. Whether he could subdue it bare-handed was questionable. His rudimentary skills were barely enough for petty theft, let alone a real, powerful enemy; it would be like throwing an egg against a rock. Whose fault was it that he hadn't learned real skills? Ultimately, it was his greedy, money-grubbing father who was completely oblivious. What was wrong with learning martial arts? With real skills, who would dare bully me? It was already good enough if I didn't bully others.

Just then, another thunderclap shook the earth. The calf's legs trembled, and he let out a cry. He knew a heavy rain was coming, and he needed to find a safe place to shelter. So, he began to survey the terrain, hoping to find a good spot.

Then, another bolt of lightning flashed, illuminating the dark world with a dazzling light. On this gray, desolate mountain path, only the calf was there. Although he was usually quite brave, his heart was pounding.

In his anxiety, he ran towards a large tree not far from the roadside. The tree was lush and leafy, and its branches were so thick that several people would need to encircle them. Since he couldn't find a cave or anything like that, taking shelter under the tree from the rain would be a good idea.

Before he could even get close to the tree, a red shadow rushed from his left front, disappearing into the hem of his long robe in a flash. By instinct, the calf knew it was a small, furry animal, swaying about.

What kind of animal was it? What did it want to do under him? The calf slowly crouched down, pulling up his robe to see what it was.

He pulled up his robe and saw a fox. It had clean yellow fur, but its eyes were red, fiery red, and very bright. The calf hadn't expected red eyes to be so beautiful.

It was trembling, its eyes filled with fear.

The calf had heard that this kind of fox was called a fire fox, and that it was incredibly intelligent. But it was terrified of lightning and thunder. If a bolt of lightning struck it, it would surely die.

The calf felt pity for the fox, thinking it was even more pitiful than himself. At least he wasn't afraid of lightning; why couldn't it? He waited until a flash of lightning streaked across the sky, then quickly scooped up the fox and, before the next lightning struck, tucked it into his coat, gently pressing it down to prevent it from slipping. He cherished it like a baby.

Meanwhile, the raindrops fell like scattered beans, and the thunder continued unabated. A chill crept in, but thankfully the fox was pressed against the calf's chest, keeping him warm. However, along with the rain, a cool wind began to blow, growing stronger in gusts, causing the raindrops to change course and occasionally fall on the calf, making him uncomfortable.

The calf looked around and saw a taller, dead tree a few feet away. Inside, it was dark, like a cave. The calf thought, "It must be comfortable there."

So, with the fox still in his hand, he ran quickly towards the dead tree. Upon closer inspection, it was indeed a tree hollow. In his haste, the calf forgot to check what was inside. When he crawled into the cave, he discovered a strange sight: it wasn't a single tree hollow, but a long tunnel. It turned out to be a group of trees, all interconnected, forming a long tunnel. It was pitch black inside, and he couldn't see anything.

Once inside, the calf reached down and touched some tangled grass, clearly indicating that someone had lived there. Without caring whether it was someone else's home or not, the calf used the grass to plug the hole. This way, it wasn't cold or damp at all. Sitting on the grass inside was incredibly comfortable.

The calf took the fox out and placed it in front of him. In the darkness, he could only see its eyes were red and bright, like rubies. Those eyes showed gratitude and fear. The calf looked into its eyes, gently stroked its smooth fur, and said affectionately, "Little fox, you are so beautiful. If you were a man, you would be a handsome man. If you were a woman, you would be a great beauty." The fox, upon hearing this, cried out a few times and nodded. The fox's call was clear and melodious.

The calf stared at it blankly, thinking, "People say that foxes that have cultivated for a thousand years can transform into human form. I wonder if it's true. They also say foxes have a musky smell that never changes."

Thinking this, the calf pressed his nose against the fox and sniffed. There was no musky smell, but a slightly fishy smell. He knew this came from its fur. The calf sighed, thinking, "If this fox could transform into a beautiful woman and face me in the darkness, that would be a kind of happiness." Thinking of his uncertain future, not knowing where he would go tomorrow, he felt a deep melancholy.

His stepmother was right; after wandering outside for a few days, once his father's anger subsided, he could go back. He was still his son; no matter how big a mistake he made, he was still his offspring. Did he really want to beat him to death? He hadn't caused any trouble outside, hadn't messed with his stepmother or sister; this was just an internal conflict, nothing that couldn't be resolved.

The calf, with one arm around the fox, listened to the thunder and rain, lost in his own thoughts. He felt incredibly lonely and depressed, unsure how to cope. He longed to rush out of the tree hollow, run, roar, cry, or roll around in the thunder and rain—that would surely make him feel better. But with an outsider by his side, he couldn't do that. Once his emotions had calmed down a bit, all he could see were naked women and alluring eyes. He couldn't tell whose they were—his stepmother, his sister, or perhaps his seventh concubine.

He couldn't help but chuckle bitterly, thinking, "I've always been a mischievous child, but I've never really done anything serious. I never imagined that after seeing the seventh concubine's performance, I'd suddenly turned bad. Was I born this way, or did I become corrupted later?" He couldn't figure it out.

As he thought, he grew tired and was about to doze off. But then he felt a head rubbing against his thigh. The calf looked up and saw the red-eyed fox teasing him.

The calf smiled, patted the fox's head, and said, "Luckily you're not a beauty, otherwise I, the calf, would have made another mistake."

The fox seemed to understand him, barking happily a few times, its eyes shining with excitement. The calf was taken aback and asked, "Can you understand me?" The fox nodded and rubbed against him.

The calf was very interested and, patting its head, asked, "Can you become a human?"

The fox shook its head. Under its red eyes, the calf could clearly see its head shake and couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. Then the calf said, "If you could really become a human, and if you could talk, it would be best if you could become a big man. That way, we could be friends. I can tell you anything that's on my mind. People say foxes are the smartest animals. If I have any troubles, I believe you will definitely help me."

The fox nodded as if in agreement, making the calf laugh heartily. The calf's hand slid across the fox's body, his heart filled with affection. The calf said, “We’re so alike now. I’m all alone, and so are you. We’re perfect companions. I don’t know what troubles you, but I know mine is very painful, and I can’t get rid of it all at once. I’m a man, and I’ll live well. You should too, be a happy fox.”

Hearing this, the fox cried out happily again. Then it became quiet outside. The calf cleared away the tangled grass at the entrance of the burrow, revealing a bright, sunny world. It was unclear when the rain had stopped.

Under the golden rays of sunlight, the sky was clear and the air was fresh; all the trees glistened with water. Water droplets dotted the green leaves, like pearls, attracting attention.

Seeing this beautiful scene, the calf was overjoyed and jumped happily out of the burrow. However, a small pit outside the burrow had turned into a muddy puddle due to the rain, and the calf stepped right into it, splashing mud and water all over his face and body. The fox also darted out of the burrow, and seeing the calf’s miserable state, couldn’t help but laugh.

The calf's face immediately fell. He wiped the mud off his face and snorted, "Dare to laugh at me? Want to get a beating? See how I deal with you!" With that, he bent down to fetch water and splashed it at the fox.

The fox, quite clever, had already turned and dodged far away. When it turned back, it gave the calf a smug smile. The calf had no choice but to give up, sighing, "You little rascal, you're really a clever devil." Then, he looked at the sky, then at the road, and turned to the fox, saying, "Little fellow, I have to go. See you later."

The fox's eyes darkened, and it stared intently at the calf, even rubbing its head against his leg. Seeing how attached the fox was to him, the calf squatted down, stroked its head, and said, "It's a pity it's not the right time now. If it were a few days ago, I could have taken you home as a guest."

He thought for a moment and then said, "Of course, if that incident hadn't happened, we wouldn't have had the chance to meet. If you still want to see me, let's meet in front of this tree hollow. I'll come here when I have time." When he looked at the fox again, his eyes were actually moist.

The calf was deeply moved and couldn't help but hug the fox again, kissing it repeatedly before letting it go. He said goodbye and set off on his way to the Lao Jun Temple. After walking a while, he looked back and saw the fox still standing in the same spot. The calf felt a warm glow in his heart, waved to it, and strode off on his way. He thought to himself, "What a lovely fox! When I get home, I'll definitely take it home and take good care of it, saving it from the suffering of wind, frost, and lightning." After

walking for an unknown amount of time, he finally left the mountains and entered the plains. On both sides of the road stretched endless fields of crops, growing well, lush and green, like a sea of green. The road had just rained and was a bit dark; if viewed from above, it would look like a black line drawn on a green cloth.

The calf breathed in the cool air after the rain and strode forward. However, the mountain path was a bit muddy, and his shoes were covered in mud. As they walked aimlessly forward, several horses galloped up from around the bend in the road ahead. The riders were all Taoist priests in blue robes, led by an old man with a white beard and a large, red nose.

When they reached the calf, they suddenly stopped. The old Taoist smiled at the calf and said, "Young friend, I'd like to ask you about someone."

Seeing the old Taoist's politeness, the calf stopped and smiled, saying, "Please ask away, Master."

The old Taoist dismounted, and the others followed suit. The old Taoist smiled and said, "I'd like to ask you about someone. I'd like to know if you've seen him."

The calf asked, "What kind of person?"

The old Taoist pondered for a moment and said, "An old man, big and clumsy, with a black beard like a hedgehog. He's also one-eyed. Have you seen such a person, young friend?"

The calf looked at the group and saw that, except for the old Taoist, the others were all as cold as ice. But he still answered honestly, "Replying to the Daoist Master, I haven't seen a single person all the way from Hangzhou. Let alone any one-eyed dragon."

The old Daoist looked at Xiao Niu's face, said "Oh," and then said, "Then thank you, young friend. We still have a long way to go. If you have time, please come to Mount Tai for a chat. I am Yi Xuanzi of Mount Tai." As he spoke, he bowed. Before Xiao Niu could return the bow, the old Daoist had already mounted his horse and led his men away.

Xiao Niu watched these running figures, somewhat bewildered. He didn't know who Yi Xuanzi was, nor did he know who the one-eyed dragon they were looking for was. He had no idea what connection they had.

Who cares who he is, it's none of my business anyway. Xiao Niu composed himself and continued on his way.

After walking for a while, he encountered two groups of people, one group of monks and the other of nuns, both asking Xiao Niu about someone, the same person Yi Xuanzi was looking for. Xiao Niu naturally replied that he didn't know. He secretly wondered what kind of person this was, that so many people were paying attention to him. Could he be some heinous criminal?

As he drew closer to the Lao Jun Temple, Xiao Niu thought, "I'll have to stay there tonight and decide where to go tomorrow. The world is so vast; there's bound to be a place for me, Xiao Niu, to make my mark."

Just then, two more horses galloped up ahead, and he could see two young women in the distance. One was dressed in red, the other in white; both had such beautiful figures that one could only imagine how beautiful their faces must be.

They stopped in the blink of an eye, and Xiao Niu was stunned. The one in red was about his age, with arched eyebrows, delicate eyes, and a rosy complexion. Her two dark eyes were incredibly bright and lively, sparkling with intelligence. She wore a sunny smile and radiated youthful energy. Her beauty surpassed even his younger sister, Xiao Xiu.

Then he looked at the one in white, and Xiao Niu was utterly dumbfounded, his soul leaving his body. The girl in red was considered a first-rate beauty, but compared to the girl in white, she wasn't even worthy of carrying her shoes. She was exquisitely beautiful, with an elegant demeanor. Her aloof and haughty air made her seem unapproachable, adding to her mystery and depth.

The young man stared blankly at the beauty in white. The woman in white snorted disdainfully, shifting her gaze elsewhere, ignoring him. The girl in red glared at him and snapped, "Hey, boy, how dare you look at people like that? Be careful, or I'll mistake you for a lecher and give you a good beating!"

The young man finally snapped out of his daze and laboriously looked away. He smiled slightly and said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, both ladies are too beautiful, so beautiful that I'm captivated. Please don't blame me, ladies. I apologize to you both." He then bowed deeply to the two ladies.

The girl in white gazed at the surrounding scenery without reacting, while the girl in red giggled and said, "You're quite the smooth talker. Fine, we won't blame you. Most men who see us are like you anyway."

The girl in white frowned slightly and said, "Junior sister, don't talk nonsense. Master will be angry if he finds out." Her voice was delicate and melodious, like celestial music. Xiao Niu was stunned again, his gaze fixed on the girl, his mind almost blank. He thought to himself, "Such a beauty exists in the world, it's unbelievable! How can I find a way to keep her by my side for life? She's so much better than Xiao Xiu. Compared to her, Xiao Xiu is just a small star, while she is a bright moon surrounded by stars. Her radiance overshadows everything.

" The girl in red chuckled softly, "I'm just telling the truth, I believe Master won't blame me." She glanced at her senior sister, then turned her gaze back to Xiao Niu. Seeing that Xiao Niu's gaze was fixed on his senior sister, he felt displeased and raised his voice, "Hey, what are you still looking at? Aren't you afraid of getting a sty?"

Xiao Niu chuckled and quickly turned his gaze to the girl in red, saying, "Miss, is there anything you need from me?"

The girl in red then said, "Yes, we were just about to ask you about someone." Xiao Niu had already guessed it; they were looking for the guy everyone else was looking for. Xiao Niu was right; the girl's next words were about that person.

Instead of answering, Xiao Niu asked, "Girl, what does that person do? What do you want with him?"

The girl snorted, "That guy is a big bad guy. He stole a treasure and is causing trouble everywhere. If we don't catch him, who knows how many people will suffer."

Xiao Niu nodded repeatedly and said, "Oh, I see. You two are chivalrous ladies who uphold justice. You are truly admirable."

The girl in red smiled again and said, "Stop flattering me. Have you actually seen this bad guy I'm talking about?"

Xiao Niu smiled bitterly and said, "It's a real shame. I haven't seen him."

The girl in red looked disappointed and said, "Then we'll just have to keep looking." She glanced at her senior sister, who had been silent all along. Her senior sister said, "Let's go. Don't waste time here with irrelevant people." The girl in red agreed.

When Xiao Niu heard that they were leaving, he became anxious. He thought to himself, "We've finally met such shrewd people. How can we let them go so easily? At least we should know who they are." So Xiao Niu hurriedly said, "Miss, I haven't seen him yet, but maybe I will later. If I find out then, how should I inform you?"

The girl in red blinked her big eyes and said, "That's easy. If you see that person, quickly spread the news to Laoshan. Just find me, Jiang Yuelin, the Red Flame Jade Maiden, there."

Xiao Niu was overjoyed; knowing her name and address would make things much easier. Xiao Niu's gaze shifted to the girl in white and he asked, "What is this lady's name?"

The girl in red, Jiang Yuelin, said, "This is my senior sister, known as the Fragrance Fairy..." Just as she was about to say her name, the girl in white stopped her, saying, "Don't tell him, let's go."

Jiang Yuelin agreed and said to Xiao Niu, "Little brother, we're leaving now. If you have any news, you must report it to us."

Xiao Niu was in high spirits, all the gloom in his heart vanished. He resolutely declared, "Sister Yue Lin, Sister Han Xiang, don't worry. If I get any news, I, Wei Xiao Niu, will fly to Laoshan even if I have wings to deliver it."

Jiang Yue Lin couldn't help but laugh when she heard Xiao Niu call her "sister," and finding his name amusing. The girl in white glanced at Xiao Niu with disdain. Although that glance was anything but friendly, Xiao Niu felt a surge of joy and excitement, like a gentle spring breeze.

Jiang Yue Lin smiled at Xiao Niu, then rode off with her senior sister. Xiao Niu stared blankly at their retreating figures, frozen like a statue for a long time. When he came to his senses, the two girls were long gone. Recalling his experience, Xiao Niu could hardly believe it was real. It was like a beautiful spring dream, elusive and unreal. Yet, it wasn't fake; the figures and beauty of the two girls had taken deep root in his heart.

As soon as Xiao Niu closed his eyes, he saw Jiang Yuelin and her senior sister. Especially that beauty in white, a rare beauty indeed. If I, Xiao Niu, could marry her, hehe, my life would be truly worthwhile. Seventh Concubine was so alluring after undressing; what if this beauty in white undressed? What would the effect be? Xiao Niu dared not imagine.

Jiang Yuelin said her senior sister was known as the Fragrance Fairy, and it truly lived up to the name. Only that nickname was worthy of her. It's just that her expression was a bit cold. If she could smile at me, that would be wonderful.

They lived in Laoshan, what kind of place was that? I only knew it was in Shandong. I must go and see it when I have time, find an excuse to see those two beauties. That Jiang Yuelin, she must be a rare beauty. Since I, Xiao Niu, want to marry the Fragrance Fairy, I might as well marry Jiang Yuelin too. I, Xiao Niu, am capable of more work, I don't mind playing with another young girl. The little calf, thinking of both the glamorous and the vulgar, wore a crude smile.

After walking for a while, he could see the Lao Jun Temple. It was a small, dilapidated temple beside the main road, in front of a small hill, but fortunately, the doors and windows were still intact. Before entering, the little calf glanced at the sky; it was already getting dark. Looking around, it was quiet, and there wasn't a soul in sight. The little calf was genuinely a little scared. No matter how brave he was, he was still just a big kid.

Before entering the temple, the little calf heard his stomach growling. He thought to himself, "I have to find something to eat; how am I going to sleep if this continues?" He looked left and right and spotted a cornfield not far away, so he ran over and stole a few ears of corn. Luckily, no one was guarding it.

Carrying the ears of corn back, he kicked open the temple door. Looking inside, in the dim light, he saw a dark coffin in the center of the hall, before a statue. The little calf instinctively shuddered, his hand loosening in fear, and the ears of corn fell to the ground. His second reaction was to turn and run. He'd only run a few steps when he stopped, thinking, "It's just a coffin, what's so scary? It's a dead person in it, and dead people don't move. Why should I be afraid?"

Thinking this, he felt much more at ease. He turned around, picked up the corncob again, gritted his teeth, and steeled himself to walk into the temple. He didn't close the door immediately, leaving it open so he could run away if anything happened inside.

The calf placed the corncob on a pile of dry grass, then turned his gaze to the coffin. Now that he was closer, he could see that the coffin wasn't black, but a common dark red. The two curved sections at the front were beautifully made, and the lid was tightly closed, without a single gap.

Staring at this terrifying thing, the calf wondered, "Is it empty inside, or is someone inside?" This thought made his heart race even faster. Xiao Niu patted his chest and turned his gaze to the statue of Laozi. Laozi, dressed in a Taoist robe with a long sword on his back, looked solemn and sacred.

Xiao Niu, realizing there was a coffin in front of him, knew it wasn't a good thing. He rolled his eyes, knelt before the statue, and kowtowed, praying, "Grandpa Laozi, please bless me, Wei Xiao Niu, with peace and safety, turning misfortune into good fortune, driving away ghosts and demons, in short, granting me a peaceful and prosperous life, enjoying all the riches and honors. It would be best if I could marry beauties like Xiao Xiu, Jiang Yuelin, and Hanxiang Fairy. I would be eternally grateful then. I will definitely renovate this temple and regularly offer incense and sacrifices to you, venerable one." He then went on to ramble on about how he would receive benefits and advantages. He believed that if Laozi knew, he would laugh out loud. Well, Wei Xiao Niu had claimed all the good things in the world.

After muttering to himself for a while, Xiao Niu felt a little more at ease. He stood up and tried to stay as far away from the coffin as possible. He waited for a while, and seeing nothing unusual, closed the temple door. The temple became somewhat dark. The calf felt hungry again, so he found a clean spot, lit a fire, and started roasting corn.

The firelight flickered, and from where the calf sat, it seemed as if the coffin was also moving. This discovery made the calf's heart leap into his throat again.

Hesitantly, the calf approached the coffin, examined it carefully, and seeing that it remained firmly in place without any change, he breathed a sigh of relief. He realized he had been too suspicious and had imagined it.

The calf returned to the fire and sat down, carefully roasting the corn. Once roasted, the aroma filled the air, whetting his appetite. The calf's stomach had been growling for a long time, and he opened his mouth wide and quickly began to gnaw. For a hungry person, even ordinary food can taste delicious.

After filling his stomach, the calf went outside the temple to find some firewood and brought it back to prepare for warmth and light. With the firelight illuminating his path, he felt a little braver. After all, there was a coffin inside the temple.

The calf spread some dry grass beside the fire, using it as a bed, where he would rest that night. When darkness fell, he stoked the fire, lay down fully clothed, and faced the coffin. If anything happened, he would jump up and run for his life.

At first, he was a little apprehensive, but seeing no other disturbances, he felt much calmer. He closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep. In his dream, he seemed to be back in his warm home, playing with his dear sister, Xiaoxiu. But this time, it wasn't childish games; they were doing something he loved.

It seemed they were on a green meadow, the air filled with the faint scent of flowers, with no one else around, only the two of them. He held Xiaoxiu's hand, first strolling and admiring the scenery, then slowly entering a forest where the grass grew even taller. The calf, gazing at the beautiful Xiaoxiu, was overcome with lust and longed to do something.

He pulled Xiaoxiu close, kissing her red lips while caressing her alluring parts. He slipped one hand inside her blouse, wantonly kneading her slightly protruding breasts, making Xiaoxiu blush and moan softly, which delighted the calf.

Just as he was enjoying himself, a piercing, strange cry suddenly startled him awake. The calf sat bolt upright on the grass. All the beautiful scenery was gone; he was still in the dilapidated temple. The firelight had dimmed, but he could still see the unsettling coffin. Seeing that the coffin seemed normal, the calf felt relieved, thinking, "If there really was some monster inside, that wouldn't be fun."

Just as he was about to lie down again, the sound of horses' hooves approached from outside. The hooves were chaotic, growing louder as they drew nearer, quickly reaching the door. The hoofbeats ceased, and the temple gate was pushed open, revealing several lanterns. A group of men in black, about thirty in number, surged in. Each carried a sword and a knife, their faces fierce and menacing. Two men led the group: one in his forties with triangular eyes and a frightening scar on his left cheek, carrying a large knife; the other, a thin, long-faced man with a pointed chin, short and stocky, carrying a long sword.

They entered the temple, surveyed the interior, examined the coffin, and finally focused their attention on the calf. Seeing these uninvited guests, the calf stood up. Undeterred, he asked the two leaders, "Who are you? What do you want?"

The scarred man remained silent, glancing at the calf before turning to the coffin. The thin-faced man replied, "We are from the Jinsha Gang in Jiangxi. That man is our leader, Meng Jiao of the Seventh Army of Xiaoyan. As for me, I am the second-in-command, Hua Dong, who holds up the sky with one hand. The rest are our brothers."

Xiao Niu had never heard of him before, but he still smiled and said, "I've heard so much about you."

Hua Liang looked Xiao Niu up and down and asked, "Kid, who are you? What are you doing here?"

Xiao Niu patted his chest and said, "My name is Wei Xiao Niu. I'm new to this world. People call me Pangu the Creator." He laughed as he spoke. He was just bragging, trying to embellish his image.

Hua Dong racked his brains but couldn't think of anyone like him. Meng Jiao, who was standing in front of the coffin, beckoned to Hua Dong and said, "Second brother, come here for a second."

Hua Dong went over and asked, "Big brother, what's the matter? Do you suspect..." He stopped abruptly, his eyes darting around.

Meng Jiao nodded and said, "That's not impossible. There were rumors that he fled to the Hangzhou area. So many people have searched for him without success; he must have hidden somewhere unexpected."

Hua Dong thought for a moment and said, "Brother, let's take a closer look." He then ordered several lanterns to be brought over. Xiao Niu looked on curiously, knowing they were going to open the coffin. He also wanted to know what secrets were inside. He was initially a little scared, but with so many people present, he wasn't afraid anymore. He also crowded closer, carefully peering inside.

At the leader's command, several brothers closed the coffin lid. As soon as the lid was removed, a stench wafted out, making everyone nauseous. They covered their noses. Inside was the corpse of an old woman, her hair as white as snow, her face full of wrinkles, her mouth wide open, without a single tooth. Her eyes were bulging out, a truly terrifying sight.

Meng Jiao coughed repeatedly from the stench, saying, "Quickly, close it! Quickly, close it!" The coffin lid was then put back in place. Seeing the scene inside, Xiao Niu was relieved. There were no evil spirits or zombies inside. He could now lie down and sleep peacefully.

Hua Dong looked at his boss and said, "Brother, should we take the body out and search it carefully?"

Meng Jiao replied, "I don't think so. We're afraid of the stench, but isn't that guy afraid?"

Hua Dong reminded him, "Boss, don't forget, he's different from us. He might not be afraid of this stench."

Meng Jiao thought for a moment and said, "Second brother, you're right. Just to be safe, let's search it again. Who knows, we might find something others can't. If we do, our Golden Sands Gang can show off to all the heroes of the world!" He laughed heartily, his face beaming with pride.

Because the stench was so strong, Xiao Niu didn't approach this time. Instead, he stood far away at the temple entrance, where the door was open, letting in some cool air to improve the atmosphere.

His gaze returned to the coffin. He truly didn't believe someone could be hiding inside. Since they were interested in making a fuss, he might as well watch the show.

The coffin lid was removed again, and the old woman's body was pulled up. Just as everyone was feeling dizzy from the stench, they suddenly heard a series of chilling laughs that sent shivers down their spines. With the laughter, a dark figure suddenly leaped out of the coffin, accompanied by several screams. Several of his men collapsed, each with a bloody hole in their neck, from which blood gushed.

The crowd screamed and scattered. Xiao Niu's eyes widened in shock; he hadn't expected such a drastic change, nor that this person would bite. When Xiao Niu saw the man, he was indeed as Xuanzi had described: a large, burly man with a spiky beard, dressed in a black robe, and a single eye that glowed green. He stood proudly in the temple, arms crossed, grinning strangely at Meng Jiao and Hua Dong, blood still dripping from his mouth.

Hua Dong took a few steps back, speechless. Meng Jiao, however, was quite brave. With a stern face, he pointed the tip of his knife at the strange man and loudly asked, "Are you the Black Bear Monster?"

The man laughed, "That's right, I am the Black Bear Monster. You've come to ask me for something too, haven't you?" His voice was rough and hoarse, extremely unpleasant.

Meng Jiao arrogantly shouted, "That's right, our Golden Sands Gang has come all this way just to find you. You've killed several of my brothers, come and face your death!"

The Black Bear Monster took a step forward and said, "Who will die is still uncertain."

Meng Jiao was intimidated by his aura and involuntarily took a step back, saying, "Hand over the Demon Blade quickly, and our score can be settled."

The Black Bear Monster laughed loudly and said, "You nameless rats dare to covet the Demon Blade? I think you must be tired of living. Haven't you heard of my killing..." "How many people have died? Do you think you can take the Demon Blade?"

Meng Jiao shouted. "Since you're here, you should at least give it a try. I've heard your Blazing Flames are quite powerful. Today, we'll see

what you're made of." The black bear monster sniffed and said, "Since you don't want to live, I'll grant your wish. Anyway, I've killed a lot of people, so a few more won't matter. Come at

me all at once." Meng Jiao waved his hand and shouted, "Brothers, charge! Whoever catches him will be richly rewarded!" Under their leader's command, his men mustered their courage and charged forward. Some slashed with knives, some stabbed with swords, some thrust with spears—all sorts of weapons were used against the black bear.

The little ox at the door frowned, thinking, "What kind of heroes are you? A group of people attacking one is the style of petty people and scoundrels, despicable."

The black bear monster sneered, ignoring the approaching weapons. He looked relaxed, drew a circle with his arms downwards, and shouted. His brothers were sent flying, each one bleeding from head wounds and dying a violent death.

Meng Jiao's face paled, but he continued to give orders. The black bear monster used the same method, and more and more of his brothers died. In the blink of an eye, only a dozen or so remained. Their faces were ashen, their arms trembling; they dared not step forward again.

Meng Jiao gave Hua Dong a wink. Hua Dong understood and steeled himself to come forward. He drew his sword, ready to cooperate with his leader and fight the black bear monster to the death.

Meng Jiao shouted, "Black bear monster, you're indeed skilled! My brother and I have come to experience your superior skills!"

The black bear monster didn't take them seriously at all, saying, "One comes, one is wiped out; two come, two are wiped out. Before you die, give me your names. I don't kill nameless ghosts." His tone indicated he already considered them dead.

Enraged, the two refused to believe they couldn't even withstand a single blow. They exchanged a glance, announced their names, and charged at the Black Bear Monster, brandishing their weapons. They desperately wanted to subdue him with a single strike and seize the demonic blade coveted by all the heroes of the world. (

Chapter 3, Episode 1: Slaughter)

The Black Bear Monster didn't engage directly. Instead, it somersaulted backward, landing firmly on the coffin. With its arms outstretched, it roared, and two streams of flame, some yellow, some red, shot out in two directions, one towards Meng Jiao, the other towards Hua Dong.

Meng Jiao exclaimed, "Fierce Flame!"

The Black Bear Monster chuckled, saying, "Kid, you know your stuff."

The two flames struck, and the little ox watched intently, observing how the two would defend themselves. The two were no pushovers either. After taking two steps back, they opened their mouths, their chests contracting, and each spewed out a jet of water. Extinguishing fire with water is a common practice, but when water and fire came together, the fire didn't go out. This not only captivated Xiao Niu, but also drew wide-eyed stares from the Jinsha Gang members.

Two flames and two jets of water met halfway, clashing together. Sometimes the flames advanced slightly, sometimes the water jets surged forward, a tug-of-war ensued, neither gaining the upper hand for a time. After a while, the Black Bear Monster remained unchanged, while large beads of sweat slowly rolled down Hua Dong's face. Meng Jiao's face also glistened with sweat.

Meng Jiao was frantic, pointing at the Black Bear Monster: "Cut his back!"

His men responded haphazardly, but they looked at each other, hesitant to step forward. In this life-or-death situation, everyone clung to life. They didn't want a bloody hole in their necks, dying without a complete corpse.

Seeing this, Meng Jiao angrily cursed, "What use are you lot? You'd be better off keeping a few dogs!" His words delighted the Black Bear Monster, as Meng Jiao's words naturally hindered the monster's ability to unleash its power. With his power waning, the Black Bear Monster seized the opportunity, intensifying the flames aimed at Meng Jiao. Caught off guard, Meng Jiao was engulfed by the fireball, which then struck him like a meteor.

A sharp scream rang out as flames engulfed Meng Jiao. He thrashed and howled, rolling on the ground. He looked utterly pitiful and terrifying. Hua Dong, having lost the will to fight, withdrew, directing his brothers to extinguish the fire. But with flames flying everywhere, who dared to approach? They could only watch helplessly as Meng Jiao rolled on the ground, becoming a burning log. The Black Bear Monster, standing atop the coffin, laughed maniacally, saying, "How beautiful! More interesting than burning anything else, and it even makes sounds!" But Meng Jiao's voice grew fainter and fainter, indicating his life was nearing its end.

Seeing that all was lost, Hua Dong knew there was no point in staying. He decided to flee. Without calling out to his brothers, he turned and ran, as fast as he could. His men, who had been watching him, saw his reaction and shouted, "Second Master, wait for us!" They fled the temple like dogs with their tails between their legs.

The black bear monster chuckled coldly, "Trying to run? Not so easy. How could Master Hei leave any survivors?" With that, he vanished like a wisp of black smoke, disappearing from the temple.

The calf at the entrance had already ducked to the side, afraid of being caught in the crossfire. He had witnessed a terrifying scene. He roughly understood what had happened: the black bear monster possessed some kind of treasured sword, and these men, greedy for it, had come to search for him. This was their fate. He saw that Meng Jiao was motionless, the fire extinguished, and he was burned to a charred corpse, a truly horrifying sight. He turned away, saying, "You brought this on yourselves! Why didn't you enjoy your lives instead of robbing others? You deserve it." Then he thought, there were many others who wanted to steal, not just this group. And then there were the old Taoist priests, nuns, and monks—oh, and those two beautiful women from Laoshan. How could such beautiful girls be involved in this? Girls shouldn't be greedy for money.

Xiao Niu glanced at Meng Jiao's corpse again, feeling utterly disgusted. He thought to himself, "I can't stay here anymore. I'd better stay away. If there's another battle later, I don't want to get caught up in it. At least I don't want to get splattered with blood." "So the little calf went out of the temple.

Suddenly, a dark shadow flashed before his eyes. Before he could figure out what was happening, someone grabbed him by the neck, lifted him up, and dragged him back into the temple. As soon as the temple door closed, the little calf was thrown onto the weeds, the fall hurt badly

. He landed right next to Meng Jiao's corpse, screaming in fright and rolling away. He got up and looked at the man. The man was baring his teeth and looked extremely ferocious; it was the Black Bear Monster. His teeth and mouth were still stained with blood, obviously he had just returned from biting someone. The little calf didn't expect him to return so quickly.

Seeing him standing at the door, unable to pass, the little calf pointed at him and said, "What do you want? Get out of the way, or I won't be polite!" He spoke toughly, but his legs were trembling.

The Black Bear Monster walked towards him and grinned maliciously, "They're all dead now, and you're the only one left. I'll send you on your way. They haven't gone far; you can still catch up if you leave now." "

Little Niu said, his fingers trembling, "Don't come any closer! If you do, I'll fight you to the death!" He stepped back, accidentally stepping on Meng Jiao's corpse. He lost his balance and fell flat on his back, looking extremely pathetic. This amused the black bear monster, who laughed so hard he almost fell over, eventually coughing.

Little Niu's face turned red; for a man, this was incredibly embarrassing. He quickly got up, staring at the black bear monster, hoping he would laugh even harder, ideally laughing himself to death so he would be safe.

But the black bear monster didn't laugh himself to death; instead, his face turned ashen, and he sat down. He took a few deep breaths, beckoned to Little Niu, and said, "Come here, I have something to ask you." His voice was much softer, lacking the fierce demeanor he had displayed earlier.

Little Niu waved his hands frantically, saying, "Do you think I'm an idiot? I won't come over; you'll kill me."

The black bear monster looked him over carefully and slowly said, "Come here, and I won't kill you." "

Little Niu reminded him, "You're a grown man, you said it yourself. If you can't keep your word, you're not a man."

The black bear monster roared, "Why are you talking so much nonsense? I told you to come here, so come here. A man should never back down, even if it means death, understand?"

Little Niu grunted and moved towards him, cursing inwardly, "Black Bear Monster, you old bastard! If you go back on your word and dare to lay a hand on me, even if I die, I'll haunt your ancestors and mother every day."

He stopped a foot away from the black bear, his eyes darting around, and cautiously asked, "What do you want to say? Just say it."

The black bear monster stared at him coldly for a moment and said, "Are you in cahoots with that guy lying on the ground?"

Little Niu spat at Meng Jiao on the ground and said, "With his character, I wouldn't be his servant."

The black bear monster's expression softened a bit, and he said, "I can also tell that you're not in cahoots. Otherwise, I wouldn't have let you live until now."

Hearing this, Little Ox felt relieved and said, "You're not so confused after all." The

Black Bear Monster said, "Just because you're not one of them doesn't mean you're a good person. You might have the same goal as them—to steal the Demon Blade. There are too many people who want to steal the Demon Blade; I can't even count them all. If I hadn't been seriously injured beforehand, I would have torn them to pieces." As he spoke, a fierce expression appeared on his face. Little Ox's heart pounded, and he quickly looked away.

To prove his innocence, Little Ox explained, "Mr. Black Bear, please don't wrong me. I have no idea about any Demon Blade, let alone that there is such a powerful and skilled old man as you in this world. I just happened to be passing by." Then he introduced his family background and resume, but he was vague about his family conflicts. He only said that he had been to a brothel and had been beaten out by his father.

Upon hearing this, the black bear monster smiled and said, "I didn't expect such a young child like you to be interested in that kind of thing. You're such a rich kid with no ambition."

Little Niu loudly protested, "Although I, Wei Xiao Niu, went to that place, I didn't do anything outrageous!" He disliked being falsely accused.

The black bear monster chuckled, "If you walk by the river long enough, you're bound to get your shoes wet." He then clutched his chest and gasped for breath.

Seeing that he looked sick, Little Niu didn't bother arguing with him and said, "Now that things are clear, let's go our separate ways. Goodbye forever." He was about to leave when

the black bear monster waved him off, "You stop right there."

Little Niu looked at him and asked, "Mr. Black, is there anything else?" "I call him 'sir' while secretly wishing I could stab him with a knife. I'm not safe around such a fierce person."

The black bear monster, with its one eye squinting at him, said, "Boy, things aren't clear yet."

The calf asked, puzzled, "Then what isn't clear?"

The black bear monster replied, "There are many things I don't understand. Who knows if you'll betray me after you leave?"

Upon hearing this, the calf jumped up in anger, glaring at the black bear monster, and roared, "Hey, black bear monster, what do you take me for? Do you think I'm some heartless bastard?"

The black bear monster said casually, "You can know a person's face but not their heart; it's all hard to say."

The calf asked, "Then what do you want?" His eyes darted towards the temple door. He thought to himself, "I hope this old guy suddenly faints, then I can make a quick getaway."

The black bear monster insisted on standing up. The calf watched coldly, noticing that the old man's body was quite weak, his legs not very strong; it seemed he could easily push him down and kill him. But the calf didn't have the courage to do so. Who knew if this old guy was just putting on an act to lure him in?

The black bear monster said menacingly, "You can leave if you want, but you have to agree to one condition."

The little calf, seeing him stand up, felt a little scared and took a step back, asking, "What condition?"

The black bear monster slowly replied, "I'll cut out your tongue, then gouge out your eyes, then chop off your limbs, and finally punch you in the head, making you an idiot."

With each sentence, the little calf cried out. When he finished speaking, the little calf's eyes widened. The little calf puffed out his chest and shouted, "A man can be killed, but not humiliated! Are you trying to kill me? I, the little calf, am a man, and I will never suffer your insults!" As soon as he finished speaking, a black shadow flashed before his eyes, and the little calf was lifted up again.

The calf, being lifted up, flailed its arms and legs, yelling, "Black Bear Monster, you can't kill me! You said you wouldn't! If you kill me, you're not a man! You're a bad guy, a bastard, an idiot, a turtle bastard! Even if you marry 180 wives, you'll still be wearing 180 green hats!" In its desperation, the calf swore at everything.

Hearing the words "turtle," "bastard," and "green hat," the muscles on the Black Bear Monster's face twitched, and it could no longer contain its excitement. It grabbed the calf, raised its fist, and was about to punch it on the head.

Seeing that the Black Bear Monster was serious, the calf no longer cared about manly manners. Suddenly, it lowered its head and bit the Black Bear Monster's hand, causing the monster to yell in pain and throw it away. The monster expected the calf to be dazed and confused by the fall. However, the calf's body flipped several times in the air, dissipating the force of the throw, and landed gracefully on the ground, standing firmly.

The black bear monster, surprised that the boy had some skill, exclaimed, "Huh? You little brat

, you didn't die from the fall?" The calf, reckless, put one hand on his hip and pointed at the black bear monster, cursing, "You son of a bitch, you old bastard, you're still alive? How could I die?! Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey!"

Seeing his taboo words again, the black bear monster's face turned a deep shade of liver with rage. He gritted his teeth, glaring at the calf, speechless, and suddenly charged at him. Before he could reach him, the calf had already leaped far away like a rabbit.

Looking at the black bear monster again, he coughed up blood and collapsed to the ground with a thud. This sudden turn of events greatly surprised the calf. He wasn't sure if the monster was truly dead, or if he could still hurt someone. He stared at him intently for a while, and seeing that he was indeed motionless, he slowly approached and poked him with his toe. Seeing no reaction, the little ox was relieved, too lazy to bother with him, and ran past him towards the temple gate. He thought to himself, "This guy can fly and breathe fire. I have to get as far away as possible while he's unconscious."

He had one foot outside the gate, but before the other could go out, he heard the black bear monster say, "Wei Xiaoniu, wait a moment, I need your help." His voice was weak.

The little ox stepped his other foot out the gate as well, then turned around outside, grinning, and said, "Black Bear Monster, I won't fall for your tricks. Don't even think about lying to me. I'm the one who lies to others, not the other way around." The black bear monster rolled over and lay on the grass, panting heavily, as if he might kick the bucket at any moment. He looked pitiful.

Little Niu softened for a moment and said, "Black Bear Monster, what do you need from me? Just say it."

Black Bear Monster weakly said, "Come in first, Wei Little Niu."

Little Niu shook his head and said, "No, no, I won't go in. You want to kill me?"

Black Bear Monster smiled bitterly and said, "Looking like this now, can I still kill someone?"

Little Niu observed him again and thought what he said made sense. But one should always be wary, so he said, "Whatever you want to say, just say it there. I can hear you."

Black Bear Monster had no choice but to say, "I need you to do two things for me."

Little Niu chuckled and said, "Even one is difficult, let alone two."

Black Bear Monster ignored him and just kept talking: "Wei Little Niu, just kill me."

Little Niu was stunned and didn't understand what he meant. Why would he suddenly ask him to kill him? Was this a trap? It was hard to say; you can't see into someone's heart.

The calf asked, puzzled, "What do you mean, Black Bear Monster? Although you seem quite annoying, we have no grudge against each other. How could I possibly kill you? Besides, I've never killed anyone in my life."

The Black Bear Monster smiled and said, "Killing me is helping me."

The calf was even more confused and said, "Black Bear Monster, explain yourself clearly. You're confusing me."

The Black Bear Monster had no choice but to explain, "Then I'll be frank. I'm asking you to kill me for my own good. Think about it, there are too many people looking for me right now, no matter..." "I'll be in no good hands. Even if I hand over what they want, they won't let me go. None of them are good people."

Little Niu nodded and said, "I see. You said you have two requests for me, what is the second one? Why don't you tell me first?"

The Black Bear Monster asked, "Wei Little Niu, let me ask you, will you agree to my first request?"

Little Niu shook his head firmly and said, "Black Bear Monster, no matter how much I dislike you, I don't have the courage to kill you. Let's not talk about that. Tell me the second one..." "The second thing is that you have to save me. "

The black bear monster struggled to sit up, supporting himself with one hand on the ground, and said breathlessly

, "Your words are so strange. You're either asking me to kill you or to save you. I really don't understand what's going on."

The black bear monster explained, "Since you won't kill me, then save me. I won't let you save me for nothing. I will repay you handsomely. I will let you live a life of luxury and wealth for the rest of your life, like a god." Hearing

this, the little calf beamed with joy, then sighed deeply and said: "I'm afraid you don't have the ability. What skills do you have to give me a good life? Who do you think you are?"

The Black Bear Monster chuckled and said, "Isn't my name, Black Bear Monster, enough?"

Little Ox smiled and said, "I, Wei Little Ox, grew up in Hangzhou and have never been to the martial world. How would I know what you, Black Bear Monster, are? Judging from that name, you're probably not even human."

The Black Bear Monster wasn't angry at all. He paused and said, "I'll tell you about my origins and background later. I only ask you, are you willing to save my life?"

Little Niu looked at the Black Bear Monster and snorted twice, saying, "Black Bear Monster, even if I wanted to save you, I'm afraid I don't have the ability. I, Wei Xiao Niu, am just an ordinary young man. Besides eating, drinking, playing, and petty theft, I have no other skills. How can I save you?"

The Black Bear Monster said, "If you want to save me, you can definitely do it."

Seeing his pitiful appearance, Little Niu was moved with compassion and said, "Tell me, how can I save you?"

Seeing him hesitate, the Black Bear Monster knew there was hope and said, "There's a hot spring nearby, right? It's called something like Six Gods Spring. Right?"

Little Niu grew up in this area and knew the geography like the back of his hand, so he said, "Yes, there is such a place. What does it have to do with you?"

The Black Bear Monster's eyes lit up and he said, "You just need to bring me... " "Take me there, and you'll have saved me. It's easy, isn't it?"

Little Ox thought for a moment and said, "That's easy enough. It's only a few dozen miles from here. If we set off now, we'll be there in no time."

The Black Bear Monster sighed repeatedly, saying, "If I had known where this place was, my injuries would have healed long ago, and I wouldn't be afraid of those troublemakers."

Little Ox asked, "So you were already injured. I thought you were injured when you fought with the Golden Sands Gang."

The Black Bear Monster snorted disdainfully, saying, "Those few pieces of trash, could they possibly injure me? I was already seriously injured before I came to the Central Plains. Otherwise, these guys from the Central Plains, one by one, who could do anything to me?"

Little Ox sneered inwardly, thinking, "Anyway, bragging doesn't cost anything, so keep bragging. If you don't brag now, you won't have the life to brag later." But the calf still didn't show his face, and said, "Black Bear Monster, how did you get injured?"

The Black Bear Monster shook his head weakly and said, "It's a long story. I'll tell you slowly after my injury heals. Let's go now."

Seeing that he needed his help, the calf knew his value had increased, so he wasn't in a hurry to run away. He walked into the temple with a grin, came to his side, squatted down a foot away, and said, "You've said so much, but I haven't agreed to anything yet."

The Black Bear Monster slammed his hand on the ground in anger and said, "You brat, are you playing me?" His eyes were almost bulging out of their sockets, and he looked extremely terrifying. If he hadn't been seriously injured and unable to attack, the Black Bear Monster would have killed the calf a hundred times over. Normally, he would never tolerate such an impudent brat.

Little Bull chuckled and said, "I can help you, but I have a condition."

The Black Bear Monster's face fell, and he coldly said, "You're also after the Demon Blade? Looks like you're no different from those guys."

Little Bull narrowed his eyes and said, "You've guessed wrong this time. This is the first time I've ever heard of the Demon Blade. I don't know what it is, and I'm not interested in finding out. You can keep it for yourself."

Hearing that it wasn't about the Demon Blade, the Black Bear Monster calmed down a bit and said, "Little Bull, just tell me, I'll agree to whatever condition you ask."

Little Bull thought for a moment and said, "I want to learn how to breathe fire from you. Can you teach me?"

The Black Bear Monster relented. With a cheerful smile, the black bear monster said, "I thought it was something serious, but it's just breathing fire. That's nothing special."

The calf jumped up excitedly, his face beaming with joy, and asked, "Will you teach me?"

The black bear monster readily agreed, "As long as you help me with that task, I'll teach you everything, not just fire-breathing, but all other skills. But the condition is that I need to heal my injuries first."

The calf nodded, "Okay, I agree. I'll take you to the Six Divine Spring so you can heal. And you must teach me how to breathe fire."

The black bear monster decisively said, "Alright, I agree too. Let's go."

The calf said suspiciously, "Wait a minute, we need to pinky swear." He held out his hand. The black bear monster had no choice but to comply, extending his large, rough hand and hooking his fingers with the calf's. Then he said, "Is this okay?"

The calf replied, "Okay, let's go." He went to the calf and helped him up. The black bear monster was quite heavy; Little Ox struggled to support him.

Little Ox asked, "Black Bear Monster, can you still walk?"

The black bear monster frowned and said, "I can manage, but very slowly." Little Ox felt relieved, thinking, "As long as I don't have to carry you. If I had to carry you, I'd be exhausted!" Having reached

a preliminary agreement, the two slowly walked out of the temple.

The Six Gods Spring was south of the Lao Jun Temple, led there by a path. The Six Gods Spring was a natural spring, flowing in at one end and out at the other, its main body resembling a blue lake. The lake water was very beneficial, and coupled with the beautiful scenery and fresh air, many wealthy people had built villas near the spring for their leisure time. Although Little Ox's father hadn't built a house there, he occasionally visited. Little Ox had also come a few times and was quite familiar with the place.

In the dead of night, the two set off for the Six Gods Spring. Although the journey wasn't long, the injured Black Bear Monster was moving too slowly, and they didn't approach the lake until almost dawn.

Once they reached the lakeside, they sat down together. Looking at the hazy scenery and some houses, the little calf complained, "Hey Black Bear Monster, you're really slow! You're almost crawling like a tortoise!" The

Black Bear Monster, panting, was furious that the little calf had offended him again and said angrily, "You brat, don't mention tortoises in front of me! I don't like hearing about cuckolds."

The little calf chuckled, looking at the Black Bear Monster meaningfully, and said, "Hey buddy, you don't like those two words? Is there some unspeakable secret about that?"

The Black Bear Monster was so angry he almost spat out blood again, pointing at the little calf's nose and saying, "You brat, if you make me angry again, I'll kick you into the water right now!"

The little calf stuck out his tongue, not daring to be presumptuous anymore. So the calf pointed at the spring and said, "Why did you have to come here? What's so good about it? You don't need to come so early to see the scenery."

The black bear monster snorted, "You little brat, what do you know? I came here to heal my wounds."

The calf blinked and said, "Heal your wounds? Did I hear that right? I've never heard of any great doctor living here. You shouldn't come here to see a doctor."

The black bear monster sighed, "I can't reason with an ignorant fellow like you. What I mean is, this is a good place to heal. The spring water here has some magical properties. My wounds are soaking in the spring water..." "With treatment here, you'll recover quickly."

The calf exclaimed, "Oh! So this water is your healer!"

The black bear monster hummed in agreement, "You could say that."

The calf looked at the black bear monster and said, "I've known you for half a day, and you still haven't told me how you got injured. Can you tell me now?" The

black bear monster shook his head, "It's a long story, I can't finish it all at once. I'll tell you after I'm healed."

The calf asked again, "How long will your healing take? I can't wait too long."

The black bear monster replied, "Normally, about an hour should be enough."

The calf turned to look at the spring and said, "Then why don't you go down and heal your wounds? What are you wasting time here? If those tails come chasing us, you won't be able to heal your wounds." The

black bear monster looked at the increasingly bright sky and said, "The spring water is too cold now. Only when the sun rises will it be most effective."

The calf chuckled and said, "I didn't expect you to have so many opinions. I'm really afraid those troublemakers won't give you time to heal."

The black bear monster said, "They won't come after us, will they? How do they know I'm here? Did I kill all the people who came yesterday?"

The calf's gaze fell on his face and said, "Did you really kill them all?"

The black bear monster thought for a moment and said, "There was one guy I only hit on the head with one blow. I don't know if he's dead or not, I only know he fell down."

The calf asked, "Then why didn't you..." "What if I could finish it off?"

the Black Bear Monster asked. "My wound was hurting terribly, so I was a bit too weak."

Little Ox asked again, "Who was that guy? I think I know him?"

The Black Bear Monster scratched his big head and said, "It's that skinny guy with the long face, the second-in-command of that damn Golden Sands Gang. What's his name again?"

Little Ox added, "His name is Hua Dong."

The Black Bear Monster smiled and said, "Yes, yes, that damned guy."

Little Ox squinted and smiled, "If he wasn't completely dead, you'd probably be the one who died."

The Black Bear Monster said, "Is it that serious?"

Little Ox slowly explained, "Think about it, if he's not dead, he'll be watching our movements. Once he knows where we went, he'll send word and get help. Think about it, Black Bear Monster, how long do you think you can live?"

Hearing this, the Black Bear Monster felt a chill run down his spine, and cold sweat broke out on his face. He didn't say anything more and struggled to walk into the water. The young calf, moved by a chivalrous act, kicked the black bear monster hard in the rear, and with a splash, the monster disappeared into the water. In the instant it vanished, its curses could be heard: "You little brat, wait for me to come up, I..." The rest of its words disappeared with its body.

The young calf was very pleased with its move, standing on the water's edge clapping and laughing. After a while, the sun peeked out, its red glow blinding. A dazzling red world immediately appeared before the young calf's eyes.

Looking at all this, and at the still spring, the young calf thought, "What if those guys come chasing me like dogs? That would be bad for me. If they're reasonable, fine; otherwise, they'll probably kill me for being one of their accomplices. A wise man doesn't fight a losing battle; I need to stay far away. I'm too conspicuous on this bank; they'll catch me as soon as they come.

I only promised the black bear monster I'd bring him here; I didn't promise to be his bodyguard or be responsible for his safety." Therefore, whatever happens to him has nothing to do with me.

Thinking this, Little Niu glanced at the still spring and then ran off. He climbed a tree, not far from the spring, between two villas. He could clearly see the lake through the gap between the villas.

Little Niu perched on a large branch, his legs dangling, hoping the Black Bear Monster would surface soon. He waited and waited, but it didn't come. He thought, "This guy probably can't swim and will drown if he goes in. If that's the case, a water burial would be much easier. It would save me the trouble. But in this way, I'd gain nothing."

Just as Little Niu was lost in thought, a group of people came running towards them. There were monks and nuns, all carrying weapons. Little Niu quickly recognized them as the two groups he had asked for directions from yesterday. Needless to say, these monks were also here to cause trouble for the Black Bear Monster.

Little Niu thought, "How did you get here?" If you stumbled upon this place by accident, you would never have imagined that the Black Bear Monster was hiding in the water. By the time you realized he was in the water, he had already jumped out. Your bad luck had begun. A

smug look appeared on his face, as if this whole situation was due to his intervention. He had become a big shot. His role was undeniable.

But that smugness turned into surprise and panic. Because he saw a guy walk to the front of the group. Upon seeing his face clearly, Xiao Niu almost fell off the tree. Wasn't that Hua Dong? Had his fears really come true? After confirming his and the Black Bear Monster's whereabouts, this guy went to report, and so…

Xiao Niu saw him pointing at the water, while the monks and nuns whispered in small groups. They seemed to be arguing about something. Xiao Niu thought to himself, if these people go into the water, the Black Bear Monster is doomed. As someone I know, can I just stand by and do nothing about the Black Bear Monster? At least I had an agreement with him.

Just as I was hesitating, unsure what to do, the nuns left. Before I could understand what was happening, several monks began to undress. Xiao Niu's heart sank; he knew what they were up to.

Without time to think, Xiao Niu quickly climbed down from the tree. He ran to the shore like a whirlwind, reaching the group. Before he could say anything, Hua Dong cried out, "Masters, this boy is with the Black Bear Monster! He's the one who led the Black Bear Monster here! Don't let him get away!"

Xiao Niu glared at him and said, "Hua Dong, you traitor, you bastard! You're still alive?" He glanced at the monks undressing. The monks, hearing this, all stared at Xiao Niu, clearly intrigued by his words.

Seeing the other man's harsh words, Hua Dong retorted angrily, "You brat, watch your mouth! When did I become a traitor?"

Xiao Niu chuckled and said, "I'm asking you, aren't you the second-in-command of the Golden Sands Gang?"

Hua Dong replied, "Yes, so what?"

Xiao Niu stared at him sternly and asked, "I'm asking you, where are your elder brother and brothers?"

Hua Dong's face showed sorrow, and he said with a hint of tears, "They were all killed by that hateful Black Bear Monster." His eyes reddened as he spoke. Xiao Niu

didn't give him time to express his feelings and said, "Strange, this is really strange." He glanced at the group of monks. The monks stopped undressing and were all staring at the two of them. Clearly, their conversation was very important to them.

At this moment, Hua Dong suddenly realized something and shouted to the monks, "Masters, hurry up and get in the water! That black bear monster is hiding there. Don't listen to this brat; he's deliberately stalling for time. Don't fall for his trick! If we don't kill him before he recovers, none of us will survive once he comes ashore."

Xiao Niu felt a chill run down his spine, but remained outwardly calm. He spat at Hua Dong and shouted to the monks, "Masters, please don't fall for his trick, and don't go into the water! There's something in the water..." He stopped abruptly, his face showing terror.

A monk of slightly higher status quickly approached and asked, "Young benefactor, tell me quickly, what's in the water?" Xiao Niu

feigned mystery and said, "I think this person is quite capable; I'm only telling you this."

The monk nodded and leaned closer to Xiao Niu. The calf whispered in his ear, "The water is poisonous." The monk's face changed upon hearing this. He ran to the water's edge and stared intently at the water.

The other monks, confused, also came over to look and asked what was happening. The monk pointed at the calf and said, "This young benefactor said the water is poisonous." Everyone exclaimed in surprise, staring at Hua Dong with unfriendly expressions.

Hua Dong waved his hands repeatedly, protesting, "Don't believe this brat's nonsense. He's in cahoots with that Black Bear Monster."

Xiao Niu, anticipating this, retorted, "You're in cahoots with him! I have evidence!" This caused everyone to glare at Hua Dong and gather around him.

Xiao Niu was pleased, thinking, "The more chaotic, the better. If we drag this out for an hour, everything will be fine.

" Hua Dong, unconvinced, questioned Xiao Niu, "You call me a traitor? What's your evidence?"

Xiao Niu snorted, looking at Hua Dong smugly, and said, "I ask you, why are your elder brother and brothers all dead, while you're still alive?"

Hua Dong explained, "Is that even a question? I was knocked unconscious by the Black Bear Monster. He thought I was dead. After he left, I slowly woke up. Otherwise, how would I know you were here? Of course, I followed you."

Xiao Niu understood; it was basically the same as what he had thought. To further provoke him, Xiao Niu continued, "I ask you, did the Black Bear Monster leave any survivors?" As he spoke, Xiao Niu's gaze swept across the faces of the monks.

The monks looked at each other and shook their heads. Indeed, after the Black Bear Monster arrived in the Central Plains, no one who had fought him had survived.

Seeing their skeptical expressions, Xiao Niu became even more smug, looking at Hua Dong again and saying, "Others couldn't survive his attacks, so why are you alive? Isn't that suspicious? Don't you all agree?" As he spoke, Xiao Niu looked at the monks with feigned sympathy. To escalate the situation, Xiao Niu added, "This fact can only prove one thing: he's in cahoots with the Black Bear Monster. He lured you here to wipe you all out." Hua Dong

jumped up in anger, yelling at Xiao Niu, "Don't make false accusations!" and lunged at him. As Xiao Niu hid behind the leading monk, he said, "You think you can kill me to silence me? It won't be that easy." Sure enough, the monk blocked Hua Dong's path.

Hua Dong's face contorted with rage. He suppressed his anger and said to Xiao Niu, "You call me a traitor? That's nonsense! You're the traitor! I saw you helping the Black Bear Monster come this way!"

Xiao Niu scoffed, "What witness do you have? Who can prove you saw me?"

Hua Dong was speechless. Yes, it was so dark; no one but himself knew anything about it. Where could he find a witness? Just as Hua Dong was at a loss, the nuns who had been hiding emerged. Since the monks weren't taking off their clothes anymore, they could finally show themselves.

The leader was a white-browed nun, over sixty years old, with a fierce expression. She approached and asked Xiao Niu, "You say he's a traitor, can you find any witnesses? Can you produce any evidence?"

Xiao Niu truly couldn't, so he chuckled and asked, "What's your name, Master?"

The old nun glared at him and said, "This humble nun is Jing'an, the junior sister of the current head of the Emei Sect. You're called Wei Xiao Niu, right?"

Xiao Niu grinned and said, "That's me."

The old nun glanced at him and said sternly, "Just hearing your name tells me you're not a good person."

Xiao Niu retorted, "You can't judge a book by its cover, and you certainly can't judge a person by their name."

Jing'an snorted, "Boy, stop talking nonsense. I think you're in cahoots with the Black Bear Monster."

Xiao Niu was unconvinced and said, "What makes you say that, Master?" Xiao Niu puffed out his chest, looking righteous, to show that he had nothing to do with the Black Bear Monster.

Jing'an thought for a moment and said, "Alright, let's not say any more. Let's talk facts." She then began to discuss the matter with Xuanzhen, the leader of the monks. Little Niu, observing their expressions, felt a little uneasy. He thought to himself, "This old nun isn't as easy to deal with as the monks."

A moment later, the old nun announced her decision: the monks would go into the water to search for the person, while her group would stay to the side. They would come to help immediately if anything happened.

Little Niu tensed up upon hearing this. He hadn't calculated the time, and didn't know if he had delayed long enough for the Black Bear Monster to heal. He hoped that heaven would bless the Black Bear Monster and that he would be safe. "I, Little Niu, have done my best. I can't control what happens after that.

" Hua Dong, seeing the old nun's support, was very pleased. She glared at Little Niu and asked, "Master, what should we do with this bad boy who's in cahoots with the Black Bear Monster?"

Before the old nun could speak, Little Niu suddenly shouted, "Look at that!" Everyone saw his face change, and he pointed to the water, so they all looked in. In that instant, Little Niu turned and ran, using his best light-footed skill. By the time everyone turned around, Little Niu had vanished.

Jing'an cursed, "That brat! Catch him, we'll skin him alive!"

Hua Dong seized the opportunity to say, "Everyone saw that, right? This kid's got a guilty conscience. That proves I wasn't wrong. Right, hurry up and get in the water, or it'll be too late." Everyone nodded in agreement. At this moment, Xiao Niu returned to the tree.

From the tree, Xiao Niu saw the nun leave again, the monks undress as usual, and Hua Dong gesturing again, though he couldn't hear what he was saying. He figured it was the same old routine, so he ignored it. Xiao Niu thought to himself, "Black Bear Monster, I can't help you anymore. It's all up to fate. If you're lucky, you might escape this calamity."

Just then, several monks, stripped down to only their underwear, went into the water and started searching for people. Xiao Niu thought to himself, "Victory or defeat hinges on this. Black Bear Monster, let's wait and see."

Xiao Niu noticed that a total of six monks had gone in. Soon, he noticed a problem: after each monk submerged in the water, there was no further movement. Just like the Black Bear Monster, they seemed to have evaporated, showing no reaction whatsoever. Even if they were dead, their bodies should have floated to the surface. The monk Xuanzhen also noticed this, his face turning extremely grim. He whispered among himself with his men for a while, unable to make up his mind, so he went to speak with Abbess Jing'an again. Before he could even approach her, a tall column of water suddenly rose from the lake, and a figure shot out with it. Xiao Niu saw it clearly; it was the Black Bear Monster.

He pounced on the monks like a ghost. The monks hurriedly dodged. Two who were too slow were bitten on the neck and instantly fell to the ground dead.

Upon seeing this, Xuanzhen quickly shouted, "Five Elements Buddha Light!" The disciples immediately stretched out their arms towards the Black Bear Monster, and their fingers simultaneously emitted two beams of golden light. The Black Bear Monster laughed loudly, opened its huge mouth, and spat out raging fire. Light and fire clashed, their magical powers clashing.

Seeing this, Jing'an quickly led a dozen disciples to her aid. The black bear monster, seeing this, intensified its magical power. With a series of thuds, all the monks except Xuanzhen collapsed to the ground. Xuanzhen, though not dead, coughed up blood, his face pale, and he staggered.

The old nun, disregarding him, commanded her disciples, "Everyone, get behind me and unleash a 'Ten Thousand Streams Form a River' attack!" The disciples, obeying the command, lined up one after another, each placing both palms against the back of the person in front of them. This way, they could concentrate their power and unleash it through Jing'an's hands. The

black bear monster wasn't stupid; it knew what they wanted. So, it assumed a stance, ready to breathe fire and fight. Jing'an, seeing this, thought it was perfect. So, everyone unleashed their power together, the magical energy shooting towards the black bear monster like a white beam. Little did they know, the black bear demon had no intention of fighting them head-on. Just before the white light was about to shoot, he moved with lightning speed, like a bird in flight. He flew to the back of the group and, before anyone could react, breathed fire on the last disciple. The poor nun at the back was already engulfed in flames before she could even move. The

black bear demon pressed his advantage, unleashing a series of attacks, and in the blink of an eye, all the disciples were engulfed in flames. Only Jing'an escaped. She tried to save them, but the black bear demon wouldn't allow it, blocking her way, and the two began a one-on-one magical duel.

Although Jing'an possessed extraordinary cultivation, how could she withstand the Black Bear Monster when her mind was out of control? The two unleashed their power simultaneously, and in a short while, Jing'an was on the verge of collapse. The Black Bear Monster roared, and the flames instantly engulfed Jing'an, turning her into a fireball. Meanwhile, her disciples were screaming in the flames. After a short while, they all stopped moving.

The Black Bear Monster, smugly, checked each of them, showing no mercy to the still-alive Xuanzhen, biting him on the neck before throwing him into the lake. He chuckled, "Bald monk, haven't had a bath in a while, have you? Now I'll give you a taste." Then, the Black Bear Monster threw the corpses into the lake. He then used his suction power to draw up a large amount of water, washing the shore. Now, even if someone came to investigate, they wouldn't see any trace. It was as if no bloodshed had ever occurred.

The calf riding on a tree branch witnessed all of this. Although he admired the Black Bear Monster's abilities, he was also greatly displeased by his cruelty. Even if those people forced you to hide, you didn't have to go this far.

He jumped down from the tree and met up with the black bear monster. The black bear monster was overjoyed to see him and picked him up, laughing repeatedly, "Wei Xiaoniu, you're amazing! If you hadn't stalled for time, I would have been finished today."

Xiaoniu snorted, "If I had known you were this ruthless, I wouldn't have helped you."

The black bear monster put him down and said, "How can you blame me? If I hadn't killed them, would they have let me go? I had no choice."

Xiaoniu sighed and said, "Did you spare a single person this time?"

This reminded the black bear monster, and he slapped his thigh and shouted, "Where did that brat go again? I have to catch him!" With that, he ignored Xiaoniu and sped off along the path leading out of the lake.

The calf watched his retreating figure, thinking to himself, "That Hua Dong kid's already far away. Do you think he can catch up now? Do you think he's as slow as a snail?" Just as he was lost in thought, the black bear monster's laughter suddenly echoed from afar. Then, a figure flashed before his eyes, and the black bear monster had returned. He was carrying a person in his hand—it was Hua Dong.

The black bear monster chuckled and cursed, "Damn it, you think I can't find you just because you're hiding in the wolf den? You have no idea, I'm related to wolves. I can smell people." With that, he grabbed Hua Dong, bit him on the neck, and tossed him into the lake. Hua Dong didn't even have time to utter a sound before he sank to the bottom.

The black bear monster wiped the blood from his mouth, took the calf's hand, and said, "Little calf, thank you so much this time. I keep my word, I won't treat you unfairly."

The calf looked at him and asked, "Is your injury all healed?"

The black bear monster laughed heartily and said, "This spring water is really effective! It healed in less than an hour. Hey, that's amazing."

The calf blinked and said, "Now you can tell me where you came from, right?"

The black bear monster said, "Alright, alright, let's find a place to have a big meal first, and we'll talk while we eat." With that, he picked up the calf and ran towards the city like the wind.

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