At the entrance of the Hundred Poisons Mountain Range.
Due to the earlier anomaly, people were coming and going, and the disciples responsible for guarding the area could only do their best to barely maintain order.
“Suspicious signs found ten miles to the east, we need more manpower!”
“Traces of battle fifteen miles southeast, send someone to investigate immediately!”
One team after another entered the mountains, while another team after another of injured disciples retreated from the mountain range.
Most of these people were not injured from fighting demonic cultivators, but rather from being attacked by poisonous insects and spirit beasts due to their panic. The injuries were not serious, just a bit embarrassing…
Of course, some were indeed seriously injured from fighting demons, and these people were highly respected.
“Look over there,” a guarding disciple called to his companion, “it’s Tang Xin! She’s injured!”
Not far away, the slightly disheveled chief disciple of the Xuanling Sect, with a staggered gait, was limping over with the support of Zhou Yu.
Tang Xin was quite famous in the Demon Extermination Alliance and was respected by many.
It was said that this fellow cultivator was always the first to charge forward when encountering demonic cultivators, fighting bravely whether in the wild or in ancient ruins, showcasing a “righteous demeanor” that could be used as educational material.
“Fellow Daoist Tang!”
Two guarding disciples hurriedly stepped forward with concern.
“Are you alright? You seem to be injured.”
“Just a minor injury, nothing to worry about.”
Tang Xin replied expressionlessly.
What resilience! No wonder she was praised by both her peers and elders!
“Thank you for your hard work,” one of the guarding disciples said, “is there anything we can help you with?”
If the Nine Provinces had more cultivators like her, the demonic path would be nothing to worry about!
“I think I encountered some injured cultivators over there,” Tang Xin said in a deep voice, “you should go help them, their injuries seem quite serious.”
“But we have guard duty…”
A disciple hesitated.
“It’s fine, I’ll help you guard,” Tang Xin frowned slightly, showing a serious expression. “Saving lives is more important!”
“Yes!”
With the words of the Light of the Righteous Path, the two disciples immediately set off.
Although they didn’t dare to enter the mountains to slay demons, helping her complete the task could be considered a contribution to the great cause of demon eradication, right?
After they walked away…
Tang Xin’s expression changed instantly.
“It’s safe now, come out!”
Lian Xin and Ah Miao appeared from behind a large rock not far away.
The group ran wildly again, avoiding everyone, and finally reached a safe area.
“Finally, we don’t have to be on edge anymore, meow…”
The little cat demon collapsed on the ground.
“Whimper, whimper?”
The little fox poked its head out from Tang Xin’s arms, looking around curiously.
[Main storyline objective completed.]
Woohoo, success!
“Didn’t expect to escape so smoothly,” Lian Xin looked at the mountains, sighing. “It feels like a dream…”
“It’s not a dream,” Tang Xin, in a great mood, laughed. “We made it out.”
The cursed fate of the Demon Path Saintess ultimately couldn’t defeat the Xuanling Sect’s senior sister, who was full of cheats. This proves that as long as you have enough cheats, any fate can be overcome!
In theory, it should be like this…
“Where are you going next?” Zhou Yu asked.
“I want to investigate the origins of my bloodline,” Lian Xin said solemnly. “The sealed book seems to contain some information related to this…”
“Are you going to use this magical artifact?” Tang Xin frowned.
“Don’t worry, I know my limits,” Lian Xin smiled faintly. “As long as I can discern my inner self, no matter how powerful the magical artifact is, it won’t be able to consume me.”
“Tang Xin.” The Holy Maiden of the Demonic Path stepped forward and unexpectedly gave her a hug.
“Thank you.”
“Uh…” The other party’s politeness made the senior sister of the Xuanling Sect a bit embarrassed.
“It’s nothing, I’m just glad you got out safely. I didn’t really do much…”
“I’m not just thanking you for helping me escape,” Lian Xin said gently. “Also, you made me realize that this cultivation world isn’t as bad as I thought.”
“No matter what happens in the future, I won’t forget you…”
Tang Xin could only scratch her head awkwardly.
She couldn’t help it; she had a soft spot for gentle girls and had no resistance against them…
“Of course, thank you too,” Lian Xin nodded towards Zhou Yu. “I sense a very strong potential in you. I’m sure you’ll become a very remarkable person in the future.”
Zhou Yu nodded.
After this experience in the Hundred Poison Mountain Range, her heart had undergone significant changes.
One must believe in their own potential and not blend into the crowd.
So, be confident.
Only by believing in oneself can one avoid being manipulated by others and live the life they desire… just like Tang Xin!
“Let’s part ways here,” Lian Xin said. “If you don’t go back, it might raise suspicion. I need to continue my journey as well.”
“Until we meet again,” Tang Xin nodded.
“We will definitely meet again.”
The Holy Maiden of the Demon Path smiled one last time, turned around, and slowly disappeared into a mist that appeared out of nowhere.
“Meow meow meow?”
Seeing this, Ah Miao quickly got up from the ground and said to Tang Xin.
“The agreement is fulfilled, right? I’ll be leaving too. If you need to find me, just ask around the nearby towns for the Meow Meow Gang.”
“Thanks for your help this time.”
Tang Xin smiled.
The honesty of this half-demon girl exceeded her expectations. She could have left halfway, but she stayed until the end.
“Of course, meow,” Ah Miao gave a thumbs up. “I told you I’m very trustworthy, meow!”
With a few quick movements, the little cat demon also disappeared from sight.
Stretching comfortably, Tang Xin turned to the person beside her and said.
“Let’s head back. It shouldn’t take more than a few days to return to the sect.”
“I just remembered something,” Zhou Yu suddenly said.
“What is it?” Tang Xin asked, puzzled.
“You said in the cave that if I ever needed help, I could come to you anytime,” the “Ruthless Fairy” of the Seven Stars looked over. “Does that mean I can ask for anything?”
“Well…”
Xuanling Sect’s senior sister immediately sensed trouble. She had said that just to gain some favor with the other party. After all, as a villain who could be taken down at any moment, it made sense to try to win the protagonist’s favor, right?
“But you also mentioned there would be a price,” Zhou Yu thought for a moment and said, “So, does that mean as long as I can pay the price, I can ask you to do anything?”
This kid is too clever, isn’t she?!
“Um…”
Tang Xin wiped the sweat from her forehead. Why did this conversation feel more and more off? She was a person of integrity, what did he mean by “as long as the price is right, anything goes”?
Xuanling Sect’s senior sister wasn’t that cheap, right?
“I just remembered, I have something else to do, I’ll be going now…”
“You’re going the wrong way.”
Zhou Yu revealed a smile she had never shown to anyone else before, a “meaningful smile.”
“We need to go that way.”
“…”
