A life of idleness in the world of demons

Chapter 79, Section 78: Life and Death are Both of the Third Rank; Annihilating Elders to Win Over Mother-in-Law (8.4K words - Long Chapter, Please Subscribe)
Time stands still in the nightmare, so after touching the drop of blood, Ning Xuan did not hesitate to begin refining the talisman.

This person named Yuan Xiaoye has sixty-five years left to live.

Ning Xuan then began to live through one sixty-five-year period after another.

In the fifth sixty-five years.
He had mastered all four remaining types of force. He even learned about the Centipede Force through his duel with Yuan Xiaoye. Moreover, within the scope of his abilities, he had pushed the five forces to their limits and completely linked them together, forming a vast and complex "force system".

These five energies are called Pulling Silk Play, Dragon Biting, Horseback Spur, Thousand Hands, and Breathing Exercise.
First, the Thousand Threads Technique: The power is hidden within the body and originates from the earth. Within a hundred feet, it can even manipulate the body of others. The power is exquisite and precise, making it the number one poisonous technique for sneak attacks.

Its weakness is that if the enemy is not on the ground or on a different platform, it will be difficult to reach them, and it prefers stillness to movement, making it easy to target.

Second, the Dragon Bite technique, with its power channeled into the legs, delivers a continuous, relentless kick, like a dragon coiling around the body. If the bite is executed in a fixed stance, it can trigger the effect of unleashing immense power, instantly generating ten times the strength of Lu Xuezhi with the same amount of force. It can also instantly shatter the Ruyi Blade. After all, the latter two are in the "thousand" category, while the Dragon Bite is in the "ten thousand" category. Of course, the consumption is also extremely high. This is the number one poisonous force that is sure to kill.

Its weakness is that when it moves extremely fast, the force is not fully released, and the steel is extremely easy to break, which can easily backfire and injure itself.

Third, the inverted horse spur, the energy vein is hidden in the skin, and as it flows, it can connect with any force. Moreover, when the forces of both sides are in conflict, it suddenly bursts out with the level of power you used last time, and will inevitably knock the enemy away. This is called the poisonous force of the first move.

The weakness is that it can combine all the unreleased energy and use it all, but there will be a moment of body stiffness, just like a scorpion stinging a person, and you need to stop at the moment of being stung.

Fourth, the Thousand Hands technique, where the power is stored in the arms, allows one to unleash a thousand hidden weapons simultaneously. Of course, if you have enough strength, you can also use a thousand treasures.

Its weakness is that it is most dangerous when it is stationary, as it can be dispersed by hidden weapons, and it will be in danger if someone gets close to it.

Fifth, breathing exercises. The energy is stored in the head and in the abdomen. Blow a breath around you, and whether it is fog, rain, or snow, it will be imbued with your energy. Then, exhale the energy like a tide and exhale the energy like a mountain.

The weakness is that you can't get close to enemies, but you also have difficulty hitting distant enemies.

The five forces, each with its own strengths and weaknesses, can be combined to form a perfect circle, with energy channels covering the limbs, torso, and head.
Moreover, when the five energies are linked, they blend together and are no longer confined to the original parts of the body from which they exert force. The dragon energy that can only be generated by the legs can also be generated by the hands, making it a seamless and perfect whole.

Ning Xuan felt that by following this training method, his entire body could be transformed into a treasure, possessing the power of a treasure in every part.

Three hundred and twenty-five years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Ning Xuan's eyes regained their focus from their daze.

His expression held an endless sense of age and loneliness, but in the blink of an eye, he returned to normal.

He was still in the kitchen, holding a cleaver, while Madam Zhao was beside him, looking at Yuan Xiaoye's wound.
He glanced at Yuan Xiaoye, a person who was both familiar and unfamiliar.

Even though he had spent hundreds of years with this person in his nightmares, they had never met before in reality.

Ning Xuan withdrew his gaze and began to chop the bones seriously.

He listened to the chopping sound and the lively noises from not far away, and a strange pleasure flashed in his eyes.

He discovered that he enjoyed the feeling of cooking.

He likes anything that is tinged with the mundane world.

During the years he was suppressed by Tianyouzi, he felt that he should cherish the happiness of everyday life.

During the centuries of nightmares he had deliberately delayed, he felt he should participate in these daily routines instead of being all alone.

However, he didn't know what to cook tonight.

"Sister Zhao, let me help you." Ning Xuan chopped the bones and looked at Madam Zhao, who had just seen Yuan Xiaoye off.

Madam Zhao said, "You, a general, are actually here to be an assistant?"

Ning Xuan smiled and said, "Yes."

Madam Zhao said, "Then I will really take command."

Ning Xuan smiled and said, "Just give me your orders."

Madam Zhao pointed to a large, hard piece of meat not far away, as hard as a rock, and said, "That's second-grade demon beast meat. If cooked properly, it can improve one's qi and blood, but it also contains a lot of toxins. Only a martial artist of second grade or above can beat it up to squeeze out the toxins from the meat."

Ning Xuan took the meat and washed his hands.

Madam Zhao added from the side, "I heard all this from the village. They say that powerful monsters and demons are the same; their flesh and blood can be used as cultivation resources, but monsters and demons have a lot of toxins in their bodies."

The Celestial Master's method of refining elixirs with dragon fire is essentially using the mysterious power of dragon energy to detoxify demons as much as possible, turning them into pills. However, even so, it is still impossible to completely eliminate them, which is why martial artists are needed to digest them. If a martial artist's physique is similar to that of the demon, it's fine. But if it is much different, even a little bit of residual toxins may cause the demon to lose its mind.

However, the dragon's energy was used to refine almost the entirety of a demon's essence into pills, while we only ate a tiny fraction of the demon's flesh.
This piece of second-grade demon beast meat of mine is the least toxic kind, but General Ning, you still have to pound it three thousand times and wash it ten times until it feels like cotton to the touch before you can put it in the pot.

During this beating process, the toxins in the monster's flesh evaporate, producing a strange, pungent, bloody smell. Moreover, if the toxins splatter and land on skin that is not being properly clenched, they can cause a certain degree of corrosion.

Madam Zhao grew increasingly worried as she spoke, and suddenly said, "Why don't we wait for Old Qin to finish his work and come back to handle this? General Ning, why don't you go and rest over there?"

Ning Xuan said, "Leave it to me."

As he spoke, he clenched his fist, his knuckles covered, and began to pound the flesh, chatting with Madam Zhao as he did so.

Seeing that he was genuinely doing it and not just going through the motions, Madam Zhao became more and more satisfied.

He was talented and didn't have the fighting spirit of ordinary martial artists. She couldn't help but immediately pull the boy back into the house to consummate the marriage with her daughter, and then call him "mother" the next day.

However, the Qin family can no longer show their faces in public, and this young man in front of her can no longer become her son-in-law.

Madam Zhao felt regret.

She is different now than she was in the past. In the past, she would have been more cautious, but now she says whatever comes to mind.

"You're such a good son-in-law, your mother really likes you. I wish you were my son-in-law."

Ning Xuan said, "I originally planned to bring you back to Xinghe County to retire, but it's better for you now."

Madam Zhao sighed, "I really envy Madam Lu."

Ning Xuan was taken aback, then realized who Madam Lu was referring to, and asked curiously, "Are you talking about Xuezhi's mother?"

Madam Zhao nodded and said, "When he was young, Grand Military Governor Lu was already a powerful Celestial Master. Back then, he even partnered with Old Qin, and the late Emperor trusted him greatly."

At that time, there were not many demons, but as long as there was dragon energy, the late emperor would mobilize it for him, and forcibly turned him into what could be called the number one master at that time.

Unfortunately, after he became the military governor, he dissipated all his aura and settled in Suizhou, where he finally started a family.

Ning Xuan continued pounding the monster meat, saying, "It's such a pity that the First Heavenly Master has dissipated his power."

While tossing the pot, Madam Zhao smiled and said, "There's nothing to regret. No matter how powerful a Celestial Master is, he can't extend his lifespan. It's just a matter of choosing how to live."

Moreover, the dragon energy that Grand Master Lu dispersed was not scattered randomly, but rather, despite the objections of the Lu family, he resolutely dispersed it to his wife.

Xuezhi was born to Madam Lu and was pampered from childhood. She learned martial arts from the Elder Lanyu and later slew demons. On the surface, she was partnered with the Heavenly Master appointed by the Emperor, but I suspect her mother also provided considerable protection behind the scenes, making her path remarkably smooth.

Ning Xuan asked curiously, "How come I've never heard of this Madam Lu before?"

As General Anyuan, if there really was such a powerful Celestial Master in Suizhou, even if he didn't know it himself, his elder brother must have told him.

Madam Zhao said, "Madam Lu is very low-key. If I hadn't come to the Five Poisons Sect and heard some stories from Old Qin, I wouldn't have known. Madam Lu is elusive and hard to find."

Ning Xuan asked in surprise, "Then why did she marry me so casually?"

Madam Zhao smiled and said, "How do you know that Madam Lu didn't observe you before the military governor's family agreed to this marriage?"

Ning Xuan was taken aback and asked, "How strong is Madam Lu?"

Madam Zhao said, "Back then, the First Heavenly Master, like Old Qin, distributed all the dragon energy to Madam Lu. In addition, over the years, Madam Lu has probably become so powerful that Old Qin and I can no longer see her. In fact, Old Qin once said that the reason why Suizhou Dao is still stable is related to this Madam Lu."

Ning Xuan suddenly realized.

The mystery of Lu Xuezhi has been solved.

Although his foolish wife was strong, the more time he spent with her, the more he realized that she was not capable of standing on her own. At the very least, she lacked the temperament to handle things properly. If she encountered a cunning demon, she would probably be completely manipulated.

Now he understands.

It turns out it was all thanks to my mother-in-law.

Thinking back to Lu Xuezhi's legendary experiences, Ning Xuan couldn't help but sigh: Indeed, behind every legend lies a terrifying family background.

The two chatted as they prepared the dishes. Once the food was served, everyone enjoyed it immensely, creating a lively atmosphere. Ning Xuan was also quite happy.

Lu Xuezhi wasn't used to such a lively atmosphere, so she sat quietly beside Ning Xuan. When Ning Xuan served her food, she would say, "You eat yours."

She was a wealthy young lady and a legendary general. Even though she liked the environment here, she couldn't adapt to the many people around her. Having lost her subordinates and power, she was now just a little woman hiding by Ning Xuan's side.

After a satisfying meal, night falls, and the usual routine begins.
As Ning Xuan embraced Lu Xuezhi, he suddenly thought of something: If Lu Xuezhi had been protected all the way, wouldn't Madam Lu be worried about her coming to the Five Poisons Sect?

People can only see what they know.

Ning Xuan knew about the Shanmo Sect, so he deduced the current situation.

However, there was something he didn't know: Lu Xuezhi's family background.

Now it seems that Madam Lu was a side he hadn't anticipated.

He didn't take Madam Lu into account, so his grasp of the overall situation was inevitably somewhat flawed.

He was used to working alone, so he forgot one thing: he had married Lu Xuezhi, and it seemed that he had become the son-in-law of the Jiedushi family, one of the nine provinces under heaven.

The military governors of this era are different from those of the past. They need to have real power and skill, otherwise they can be killed by demons in no time.

After thinking about it haphazardly for a while, he stopped and fell asleep nestled in his arms with "Rouge Steed".

People still have to rely on themselves; the world around us is full of dangers these days.

The next day
Ning Xuan got up early and, as usual, released the Light Barrier Bell to begin practicing martial arts, hoping to raise his strength to the level of Nightmare as soon as possible.

But as he practiced, for some reason, a strange sense of disgust arose in his heart.

If you do the same thing over and over again for hundreds of years, you'll get tired of whatever it is.

In comparison, he felt that going grocery shopping and cooking would probably be more fun.
Despite his annoyance, Ning Xuan's cultivation efficiency was not affected in the slightest.

At this moment, he must improve his strength as quickly as possible.

Into the night
He went back into the house.

Outside the houseboat, Xiao Jie was actually helping to boil water, with Qin Yi'er beside her.

The two women were chatting away, occasionally covering their mouths and laughing.

These two mortal enemies have somehow become friends.

Upon seeing Ning Xuan return, Qin Yi'er said first, "He was chatting with Aunt Jie. Why is Uncle Ning so late?"

Xiao Jie asked, "What is Sister Yi'er saying?"

Qin Yi'er said, "Aunt Jie."

Xiao Jie called out, "Sister Yi'er."

The two women chatted and then started laughing, creating a pleasant atmosphere.

Ning Xuan admired Xiao Jie.

Time passes day by day.

While cultivating, Ning Xuan also kept abreast of the outside world through Madam Zhao and his daily interactions with Xiao Jie.

Since the day Qin Shanjun went out carrying a bag of Buddha statues, he indeed encountered many obstacles.

General Qin acted swiftly and decisively. At this moment, he didn't care about anything else; he was determined to stick to his guns and not care who they were or what their status was. He wanted to desecrate these bodhisattvas first.

However, many martial artists refused.

Some said that although they didn't believe, they wouldn't desecrate these Buddha statues; others were still in retreat and couldn't go out; still others were out on business and hadn't returned yet.
These passive responses are not too bad.

Others adopted a "proactive approach."

Some say that General Qin is still putting on airs, testing the followers of the Mountain Mo Sect is a minor matter, but he really wants to take this opportunity to unify the Five Poisons Sect and unite the three villages. Otherwise, he should find a respected village chief to do this.
Some say that General Qin may have long been a spy for the Taiyin Ghost, and now he is trying to sow discord between martial artists and demons by urinating on a statue of a bodhisattva that demons worship, in order to undermine cooperation.

Others are quite straightforward. They have no reason, but they simply refuse. Do you think someone surnamed Qin would dare to hit someone?

As Ning Xuan listened to this news, he felt an increasingly urgent sense of crisis.

The fact that "Qin Shanjun's execution was not going smoothly" almost completely proves that there are demon believers or Buddhist believers in the Five Poisons Sect, and that they are either numerous or hold high positions, otherwise the resistance would not be so great.

But Ning Xuan has his own rhythm.
His cultivation speed was extremely fast.

In fact, if the "separation of the two worlds" hadn't broken the whispered communication chain, he might have even considered asking for help.

But now, he can only rely on himself.

He felt helpless. He just wanted to give up, but how did he end up having to fight so hard?

The foolish woman, sleeping on the frozen ground, was oblivious to the cold and heat, and barely aware of the intense sense of crisis outside.

Ning Xuan's cultivation progressed very quickly.

His repeated cycles in the nightmare had made him extremely proficient in linking these five types of energy. He never made a mistake in his energy exertion, and the construction of each energy meridian was incredibly precise.

In just eight days, he completed the transformation of his own energy meridians.

That evening
The sun had set, and the sky was dark. The swamp area was shrouded in mist, resembling clouds drifting in the sky.

Ning Xuan put away the Light Barrier Bell and returned to the boathouse as usual.

As he was walking, he suddenly felt the tall grass swaying and moving, creating a strange movement beyond the wind. His expression shifted, but he continued walking forward.

After taking two more steps, he glanced around and saw that the vast grassland was covered by a transparent dome.

This cover was enormous, much larger than his Light Barrier Bell, and it almost completely enveloped the land within a radius of a thousand feet as soon as it appeared.

As soon as the cover appeared, a gray shadow appeared in front of him, suddenly kicking him from mid-air. The kick carried a mysterious power, both violent and soft, which reminded Ning Xuan of the power that Qin Shanjun had used to knock his soul out of his body with a single palm strike.

The three ranks of martial artists transform reality into illusion.

This kick was from a giant python.

Ning Xuan instantly summoned the Heavenly Demon Talisman [Lu Xuezhi]. He stood still, looking as if he had been terrified.

A gray shadow approached from afar.

"call."

Ning Xuan exhaled a breath.

The toad breathes deeply.

The thick fog seemed to come alive, transforming into soldiers wielding enormous white shields and pushing forward.

Bang bang bang bang bang!
The gray figure kicked through numerous white shields in succession, displaying extraordinary power. However, he also landed on the ground. As soon as he landed, the old force had not dissipated, and a new force arose. He flipped over and, in the spreading mist of white shields, lashed out with his left leg in a whistling arc, once again slashing towards Ning Xuan.

The next instant.
"what!!!"

The gray figure let out a loud shout.

An unfamiliar voice.

Gray Shadow's right foot was entangled by the Thousand Silk Force, forcing him to perform a split for Ning Xuan.

He reacted faster than Lu Xuezhi, slapping the ground with both hands as he was about to leap up.

But then, from within the hazy mist, a figure appeared in the distance, its silhouette freezing in mid-air, creating hundreds of separate images before merging into one. A thick, powerful leg spear viciously pierced towards the face of the hazy figure.

The gray figure's face suddenly shifted with incredible agility, creating a possibility of evasion amidst the impossibility. He actually tilted his head, dodging the terrifying stab in an unbelievable way.

Immediately, the gray figure hurriedly exerted his strength to untangle the knot binding his right foot.

But in the next instant, he saw a terrifying hand shadow seamlessly reach out and grab him.

Ning Xuan's kick missed, and the foot landed on the ground, which he caught with his palm.

Snapped!
This time, we've got it firmly in place.

The hand gripped the gray figure's face like an iron clamp, pressing down.

The power flows freely, not confined to the legs; the force is transmitted throughout the body, and even if a strike misses, it does not dissipate.

Dragon bites!
Bang! !

The dragon's bite was broken.

But the second wave of force followed, the Horse-Diving Poison!
The dragon bite, of equal strength, connected seamlessly with it.

boom! ! ! !

Centered on the gray figure and Ning Xuan, the surrounding grass seemed to awaken like an earth dragon, rolling and twisting in all directions, churning and undulating.

The gray shadow blocked it again.

But this blockage left his face covered in blood.

He was masked, dressed in gray, and his gray clothes and face matched the fog at that moment perfectly.

In an instant, the gray shadow heard a loud bang.

"what!"

The Hum-Ha Technique, combined with the breathing energy of the Toad Technique, pressed down overwhelmingly, mixing water mist and sound waves together.

Bang! !

This time, the gray shadow couldn't stop it. Blood flowed from his seven orifices, and he knelt on the ground, staring blankly at Ning Xuan with a lifeless and incredulous gaze.

Ning Xuan had no desire to ask any questions; he wouldn't waste time on something like that. He simply grabbed the man's face with one hand.

The dragon bites.

Boom! Boom boom boom boom!

The gray shadow began to swell and explode inch by inch, spraying blood everywhere.

Ning Xuan raised his hand and dabbed a drop of blood.

Information emerges:

[Gong Si Zhi]

[Heavenly Demon Fate Disciple (Constitution): 21]

【Control Technique 1: Five-Poison Python Bite】

【Control Technique 2: Five Poison Scorpion Heart Piercing】

【Control Technique 3: The Great Art of Response to Heaven and Earth, Transforming Reality into Illusion】

Ning Xuan was stunned. Wasn't this the person who had surrendered that day and sent to give instructions to Qin Shanjun?
This is already a third-rank martial artist, right? His rank is equivalent to Tian Youzi. And within the Five Poisons Sect, he's considered an elder below the village chief.

He hadn't expected that he would actually surpass his level and kill the elder who was one level above him in one go, without even using Tianyouzi's power.

After a moment's thought, he roughly understood that there was indeed a qualitative change in the "third rank" of martial artists, but this qualitative change was not reflected in the strength, but rather in the power that could transform the real into the illusory and force a person's soul out of their body.

This time, he completely dominated in terms of technique.

Thinking about his own attacks just now, Ning Xuan felt a chill, because if it were him, he wouldn't be able to break through them either and would be killed. But Gong Sizhi was able to dodge and even launch a series of counterattacks.

"As expected of an elder, he is really hard to kill, much stronger than me."

Ning Xuan gave a word of praise.

He mentally assessed the strength of Gong Sizhi.

Then, while it's still hot, refine it in an instant.

When he opened his eyes again, he quickly searched, but found nothing. It was clear that the person who came out to capture him was traveling light and didn't bring anything with them, so as not to leave behind any tokens that would allow them to be tracked down if something went wrong. That would be too stupid.

'Wait, there's more, baby.'

Ning Xuan looked at a piece of jade the size of a pigeon egg standing on the ground not far away.

The covering that spans a thousand feet in radius is emitted by this jade.

This jade-covered area ensures that any activity inside will not reach the outside.

This is clearly a super-advanced version of the "light barrier clock," which can be used not only for couples to have sex, but also for murder and robbery.

He walked quickly toward the jade.

As he walked away, Gong Sizhi's corpse stood up and swayed as it walked toward the water's edge in the grass. Then it began to plunge downwards, paddling with its hands in the water to make itself sink quickly until it was buried under the waterbed.

The swamp is teeming with monsters. During the day, martial artists may be present but dare not approach too closely. However, at night, anything in the water that smells of blood will be devoured. Even if it isn't completely eaten, it will be dragged to the depths of the swamp without leaving a trace.

Snapped.

Ning Xuan grasped the jade with his five fingers, his blood and qi surging as he refined it. He touched it and examined it, and the corresponding information surfaced in his mind.

These days, he naturally couldn't help but learn about the Five Poisons Sect's market area.

The Five Poisons Sect Marketplace was located near the radical faction's small stone bridge, where only barter was supported.

Among their specialties are some "circulating poisons" of the Five Poisons Sect, while those not in circulation are controlled by village elders and above. The reason they are not in circulation is twofold: firstly, they are extremely powerful, and secondly, their quantity is limited.

The Five Poisons Sect only inherited the Five Poisons Force, not the poison formulas. The "circulating poisons" that are available today are all formulated by the Five Poisons Sect through some ancient books, while the "non-circulating poisons" are remnants that existed in this fragmented world before. After all, this place used to be the training ground of the Five Poisons Sect, and some disciples died here.

Even after a person dies, the poison remains; a single bottle can be passed down for a hundred years, thus ending up in the hands of later generations.

That day, the poison that knocked out Lu Xuezhi and the others in the oasis was this "non-circulating poison." The dosage was very small, but the effect was amazing. If the dosage were slightly larger, even if Ning Xuan was on guard, it would be useless.

Another specialty of the Five Poisons Sect Marketplace is the treasures of the incense world, all of which are obtained from demons.

How do I obtain it?
It must be some kind of transaction, or something else entirely.

One of the most important specialties is this treasure that can emit a light shield. After all, every household needs it; it's an essential daily necessity. Otherwise, it would be so embarrassing to be overheard by the neighbors while doing something on the tatami mat.

The Light Barrier Bell is the most common item in this series of treasures.

Bodhi-sha is a high-grade item among them.

Ning Xuan played with the transparent, somewhat irregularly shaped jade stone. Although he had never seen a Bodhi tree before, he figured this was it.

He did not immediately put away the Bodhi-shaped shield, but instead allowed the jade to continue emitting its shielding light, and he quickly recovered while sitting cross-legged on the ground.

Using his physique with a constitution of 19.99 to perform those moves consumed him to the extreme.

It can be said that if Gong Sizhi had not fought him head-on, but instead dragged him out of the fight, he would have worn him down in no time.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he had recovered considerably.

Ning Xuan then put the Bodhi Sheath into his bosom, and at the same time, he crouched low and, like a streak of gray light, silently passed through the misty grass, made a turn, waited a while, and seeing that no one was waiting for Gong Sizhi outside, he returned to the boathouse.

Upon returning to the boathouse, he immediately sought out Lu Xuezhi.

Lu Xuezhi was sitting by the window, lost in thought.

She is different from Ning Xuan.

She would return before dark every day.

Perhaps it was because of this habit that she escaped a disaster.

Into the night
Lu Xuezhi stretched out her slender body and lay on the same pillow as Ning Xuan. Suddenly, she said, "These past few days I've been thinking that the Shanmo Sect doesn't seem as simple as it appears. Even Senior Brother Qin has to be cautious in dealing with them. I think our original plan to sweep through the Shanmo Sect is probably impossible to execute."

Ning Xuan knew what his wife was going to do the moment she made a move.

This woman is too simple-minded.

She wanted to go back.

Actually, Ning Xuan also wanted to go back.

He didn't want to try the water from the mountain temple, and with spring approaching, he had to consider the Ning family's scholars going to take the imperial examinations.

The longer he spent hundreds of years in nightmares, the more he cherished his family and the more he wished for a normal, lively life, rather than a lonely one.

He missed his father, his mother, and his older brother.

Lu Xuezhi, this big idiot, may not be a good "teammate," but as long as her presence makes the two elders happy, Ning Xuan will accept it.

But now, going back isn't so easy.

Last night, things escalated to the point where Gong Sizhi came to arrest him, which shows that the undercurrents within the Five Poisons Sect are becoming increasingly turbulent.

This houseboat is their safe haven; if they leave and venture into the desert, who knows what they might encounter.

Thinking it over, he said, "Didn't the Shanmo Cult say we have to go?"

Lu Xuezhi said, "I'm not going."

Ning Xuan asked, "Who is it that is so eager to come from the west to slay demons?"

Lu Xuezhi grabbed a pillow, hugged it tightly, curled up to one side, twisted her hips, and said, "Oh dear, I didn't expect it to be like this here. Before, in Suizhou Road, every time I fought against demons, no matter how difficult it was, I could handle it. I don't know what happened this time."

Ning Xuan asked, "Can you handle even the most difficult situations?"

Lu Xuezhi said, "Then I'll tell you."

Then, she began to explain.

The more she spoke, the more horrified Ning Xuan became.

Because the demons this foolish woman encountered were obviously extremely dangerous, the kind of demons that would leave nothing but bones if stepped on.

To some extent, Lu Xuezhi's legendary reputation as a divine general was truly earned through her own battles, because she genuinely bore the brunt of many terrifying demons.

Based on Ning Xuan's understanding of Lu Xuezhi, the foolish woman was definitely no match for those demons.

He thought for a moment, then suddenly asked, "I wonder what kind of person my mother-in-law is?"

Lu Xuezhi said sadly, "My mother has been traveling around for many years, and I haven't seen her for several years. Otherwise, if she knew I was married, she would definitely come to see you. It is precisely because she is not at home that I did not want to have a wedding."

Hearing his silly wife's words, Ning Xuan suddenly felt at ease.

That stupid woman survived all those suicidal acts; it seems she'll have a hard time dying this time too.

Suddenly, Ning Xuan realized that he had really struck gold this time with this marriage alliance.

Although the stupid woman was a terrible teammate, she took him on a tour of the Five Poisons Sect, which helped him improve his martial arts skills and perhaps even gave him a powerful background.

The night is getting darker
Lu Xuezhi slowly fell asleep.

Ning Xuan was still awake.

He thought it over and over, then suddenly stood up, got out of bed, walked out of the light barrier clock's range, and went to the deck.

At this moment, the moonlight hung down, making the rumbling water vapor appear somewhat golden.

He thought for a moment, then suddenly cupped his hands towards the sky and tentatively called out, "Your son-in-law greets your mother-in-law."

no respond.

He waited a little longer.

Still no response.

Ning Xuan chuckled self-deprecatingly.

It seems he was overthinking it.

He turned and went back into the house. From the depths of the swamp came the deep, resonant howls of strange beasts, like the beating of drums, constantly reminding everyone of the danger and chill outside, letting all those living here know that this place was once the training ground of the Five Poisons Sect, and that the warriors had not yet set foot in the depths of this place.

Ning Xuan went back to his room and fell asleep with the snow-white beauty in his arms.

The next day
Ning Xuan did nothing unusual; he simply chose a place not far from Lu Xuezhi and began cultivating, just as he had done the day before.

If he behaves abnormally at this moment, it would almost be telling certain people that he has encountered Gong Sizhi and killed him.

Besides, he was not taking any risks.

If he were to summon the Heavenly Demon Talisman of Gong Sizhi, an elder of the Five Poisons Sect, his strength would instantly become two third-grade experts.

On this land, apart from the village chiefs of the three villages and fourth-rank experts like Qin Shanjun, no one can fight him.

A day has passed.
Nothing unusual.

Although the grassland was severely damaged, this was not unusual in the fragmented world of the Five Poisons Sect.

Sparring among martial artists and battles between monsters can both cause damage to the terrain.

No one mentioned Gong Sizhi's death.

This is unusual.

As evening fell, Ning Xuan returned and was surprised to find Qin Shanjun inside the house.

Qin Shanjun was chugging a pot of tea into his mouth when he slammed it down, saying, "They've captured a full twenty-one formal disciples. My Five Poisons Sect only has a little over two hundred disciples, and if you include their families, that's only a thousand. This time, it's twenty-one families."

"Twenty-one believers."

His expression was solemn, and he sighed with emotion.

Ning Xuan stepped forward, bowed, and then asked, "Have you caught them all?"

Qin Shanjun nodded and said, "Not one will be left out."

He then added, "Neither the village chief nor the elder of the three villages, it seems that it is really the underlings who are playing tricks."

Ning Xuan was taken aback, and he narrowed his eyes.

That's not right. If the elders aren't believers, then why did Gong Sizhi ambush him yesterday?
Old Qin, you missed something.
But where is the leak?
Ning Xuan thought for a moment and came up with a possibility.

Old Qin was carrying a large bag of Buddha statues, but what if the most terrifying Buddha wasn't among them?

(End of this chapter)