My ancestors were spiritual plant growers, so it's not surprising that I hunt demons every day,

After the marriage with Gu Jia Shiyin was arranged, Cui Ying did not go out for several days.

Five days later, a muffled bang came from the herb garden. The blue alchemy furnace in front of Cui Ying, which was surrounded by raging flames, trembled slightly, and a faint fragrance wafted out from it.

Upon seeing this, Cui Ying smiled slightly, then made a hand seal, and the flames around the furnace instantly vanished into thin air.

She used up all the materials she had bought before and finally succeeded in refining four batches of Qi Gathering Pills.

So she put away the alchemy furnace and prepared to give the bottle of Qi Gathering Pills to her parents.

But as soon as she reached the front yard, her mother, Wang Rong, came back looking flustered.

"Mother, what happened?"

"Oh dear, why don't you make a sound at home? You scared your mother half to death."

Wang Rong patted her chest and exhaled a breath of stale air, then glared at Cui Ying with a hesitant expression.

After thinking for a moment, she continued:

“Third girl, when I was working in our family’s ancestral burial ground today, I heard that Xu Sanxiu and Lin Hong from the village went out to hunt demons yesterday. They left before dawn, but only Lin Hong and his two brothers returned at night. They said they encountered a demon beast, and Xu Sanxiu was bitten to death.”

She grabbed Cui Ying's hand and became more and more agitated as she spoke:

"Third daughter, I shudder when I think about what you sisters said last time. You said Lin Hong invited you to hunt demons and gather herbs; wasn't he already watching you? If you had agreed, you probably would have been in danger!"

Cui Ying blinked and gently comforted her mother:

"Mother, don't be afraid."

"How could I not be afraid?"

Wang Rong, her face filled with fear and anxiety, continued:

"Later, I also heard that Xu Sanxiu's family went to Lin Yu to demand an explanation, but they were beaten up by Lin Yu and his friends in front of everyone."

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"bang bang bang"

The force was immense; the vermilion gate was knocked so hard it shook, and even the defensive array covering the courtyard trembled.

"Sister Cui Ying, Sister Cui Ying, it's me! Lin Yu, I have something to discuss with you."

Lin Yu's voice rang out from outside the courtyard. Even though it was broad daylight, Wang Rong suddenly shivered. She grabbed Cui Ying's arm, her voice slightly panicked, and said:

"What should we do? Your dad and the others aren't home!"

If Lin Yu had come looking for her ten days ago, Cui Ying might have been a little wary.

But now, she is stronger than him in both cultivation level and combat power, so what is she afraid of?

But his family doesn't know about his breakthrough yet.

Therefore, Cui Ying smiled and gently comforted her:

"Mother, I can handle this little thing myself. Don't worry!"

Perhaps influenced by Cui Ying's composure, Wang Rong gradually relaxed as well:

"Then I'll face that scoundrel with you!"

"Mother, please go back to the inner room first. As usual, don't come out if you hear anything later."

Cui Ying shook her head, and as she spoke, she handed a newly refined Qi Gathering Pill to Wang Rong, continuing:

"This is a newly made Qi Gathering Pill, Mother, please keep it."

"But... alright, if he asks you out, you absolutely mustn't agree. I don't believe a rogue cultivator from the next village would dare to make a move in our village in broad daylight!"

Wang Rong held the small porcelain bottle tightly, finally finished speaking through gritted teeth, and then nervously returned to the inner room.

But how could she calm down and cultivate at this time? She quickly peered through the crack in the window and stared intently outside.

Cui Ying walked over and opened the courtyard gate. Through the hazy halo of the magic array, Wang Rong saw that two-faced face again.

"Sister Cui Ying, what are you doing? Why haven't you opened the door yet?"

Today, Lin Yu wore a moon-colored brocade robe, a golden crown, and a jade belt, looking quite elegant and refined.

But those eyes glanced behind Cui Ying, revealing a sinister and lewd look.

"I'm cultivating right now, Fellow Daoist Lin, is there something you need?"

Cui Ying frowned slightly and replied indifferently.

"Here's the thing, last time I mentioned that we found a monster's nest and a priceless companion herb in the Phoenix Mountains. Our team is still missing a monster hunter, and after thinking it over, you, Sister Cui Ying, are the most suitable. Don't worry, we'll split the spoils equally, and I promise you won't be at a disadvantage."

Lin Yu stared at Cui Ying, his eyes gleaming with a calculating light, and extended an invitation.

In his view, Cui Ying had just been engaged to the Gu family and would definitely need spirit stones. He was certain she would agree to his sincere invitation.

Unexpectedly, Cui Ying shook her head expressionlessly and refused directly:

"Fellow Daoist Lin, you should go find someone else. I am used to being alone and do not like to travel with others."

Seeing Cui Ying's firm stance, Lin Yu's expression darkened, and he reprimanded her:

"You brat, don't be so stubborn! Go outside and find out who I, Lin Yu, am. Don't push your luck!"

Having said that, he didn't bother with any more words to Cui Ying and directly threatened her:

"I'll be waiting for you at the village entrance tomorrow at Chenshi (7-9 AM). If you dare not come, I have plenty of ways to make you agree!"

After saying that, Lin Yu turned and left. After walking several dozen feet, two tall figures emerged from the shadows.

One of the male cultivators, dressed in a gray robe, was Zhou Hua, who had offered to help them check the magic array in front of the Lin family mansion last time.

Cui Ying's expression shifted slightly before she used her divine sense to communicate with the golden scorpion to continue tracking the person.

It turns out that Cui Ying had been staying home these past few days not only to refine pills to help her parents and second sister break through their limits, but also to guard against Lin Hong plotting against her family.

Now that the elixir is complete, it's time to deal with Lin Hong.

"Lin Hong, Lin Hong, since you've chosen your own path to death, don't blame me!"

Cui Ying smiled and murmured thoughtfully.

Just as Cui Ying closed the door, Wang Rong came out from the inner room, her still-attractive face filled with anxiety and anger:

"That Lin Hong is really wicked! He's obviously trying to use the excuse of hunting demons to lure you out so he can make a move on you!"

"Hehe, that's why I didn't agree to his request."

Cui Ying smiled indifferently; in fact, she wanted to agree to Lin Hong's request.

After all, once inside the Phoenix Mountain Range, it's not certain who will be whose demon hunter.

But she changed her strategy so as not to worry her mother.

"dare you laugh!"

Wang Rong was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. She glanced at the nonchalant Cui Ying, then suddenly had a bright idea and suggested:

"Why don't we ask your Uncle Gu for help? He's also at the seventh level of Qi Refining, he'll definitely have a solution!"

"Mother, relying on others can solve temporary problems, but not permanent ones!"

Cui Ying sat cross-legged under the blue cherry blossom tree. Upon hearing this, she shook her head. She had already made up her mind, but looking at the nervous Wang Rong, she thought for a moment and then released a little bit of her imposing aura to comfort her mother:

"Mother, don't forget, my cultivation level is not low now, so don't be afraid."

"When did you break through again?"

Feeling the oppressive aura emanating from Cui Ying, Wang Rong's legs went weak and she even had difficulty breathing. Her face showed unexpected joy, but she quickly seemed to remember something and said with worry:

"But there are three of them, and they are all ruthless. You are a delicate little girl, and I'm worried that you will suffer!"

"hehe"

Upon hearing this, Cui Ying couldn't help but chuckle. Since her rebirth, killing and hunting demons had been as simple and frequent for her as eating and drinking.

But in her mother's eyes, she was still a delicate little girl.

"Don't worry, Mother, I know what I'm doing."

Cui Ying chuckled twice, then closed her eyes and pretended to doze off, feeling exceptionally relaxed.