Miler, who has a system for giving up

"Hello!" he said softly, his tone filled with endless curiosity and anticipation, like a twinkling star in the night sky, making one want to explore further.

"I am Tianzang of the demon race in the demon realm. I'm thinking, you must be the expert who created the ghost fire last time, right? Moreover, I reckon you are very likely to be Miss Qin's ideal husband."

He paused for a moment, as if observing the other person's reaction.

He then continued, "I was truly moved to tears by the Ghost Fire Bottle from last time! It held immense significance for me, like a priceless treasure. If you possess any other magical artifacts of similar value, I sincerely hope to purchase them from you."

His words revealed a burning desire for these magical treasures, while also making no attempt to hide his admiration for the other party's superb skills.

Ye Dongjun raised his eyebrows slightly, a barely perceptible hint of wariness flashing in his eyes like lightning across the night sky. After scrutinizing Tianzang from head to toe, he said unhurriedly, "You do have a good eye. Making this Ghost Fire Bottle is no easy feat, and the materials required are extremely rare. As for whether there are any other magical treasures, that depends on your sincerity."

Tianzang's eyes lit up and he hurriedly said, "As long as you're willing to make a move, the price is absolutely negotiable."

Ye Dongjun chuckled softly, as gentle as a spring breeze. "Money isn't the key issue. What I'm more concerned about is whether these magical treasures can be used to their full potential. What exactly is your purpose in demanding the Ghost Fire Bottle?"

Tianzang hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to be frank: "My demon clan has recently been plagued by an evil spirit, and the Ghost Fire Bottle is just the right thing to do to suppress it, which is why I am so eager to get it."

Ye Dongjun nodded in agreement. “I see. Considering how much you’ve done for the clan, I can forge a few more magical artifacts for you. But I have one condition: if I ever need anything in the future, you must lend me a hand.”

Without a second thought, Tianzang readily agreed, "Of course, that's no problem. As long as it's within my power, I will do my utmost to accomplish it!"

His voice was firm and confident, as if nothing could defeat him.

Hearing Tianzang's reply, I felt somewhat relieved and turned my gaze to Ye Dongjun.

I remembered hearing Tianzang say that will-o'-the-wisps could subdue evil spirits, so I asked, "Dongjun, are the will-o'-the-wisps very difficult to make? If they're not too difficult, I'd like to buy a batch, as I might need them in the future. Of course, I also hope I won't need them."

Ye Dongjun clearly understood the deeper meaning in my words, and he immediately nodded in agreement.

"Lele, don't worry. With King Jingcheng here, everything is fine. After all, the reason we were able to make the Ghost Fire Bottle in such a short time last time was mainly thanks to the help of His Highness the God King and His Highness King Jingcheng. If time isn't so tight, we can definitely make the number you need."

At this moment, King Jingcheng was looking around the room, full of curiosity about the surrounding scenery.

Like a child, he picked up various things in the room, looking at them from left to right, seemingly full of interest in every single item.

However, when he heard his name mentioned, he immediately put down what he was holding and stepped forward.

"Lele, don't worry! With your uncle here, I'll definitely get the quantity you want!"

His voice was loud and powerful, conveying a sense of reassurance.

Seeing that Qin Yimeng still looked confused, I said, "Dongjun, Yimeng, the situation is quite urgent. There have been some unusual movements in the demon realm recently, and we suspect that someone is trying to use the sacred artifact to cause chaos. The jade pendant brought by Tianzang may be the key to solving all these mysteries. Therefore, we must find the mastermind behind this as soon as possible and stop this conspiracy from happening."

Upon hearing this, Ye Dongjun's face darkened abruptly, his brows furrowing tightly, revealing a serious expression.

He solemnly said, "Don't worry, Lele, I will do my best to make the Ghost Fire Bottle as soon as possible."

Qin Yimeng was not to be outdone. She patted her chest vigorously and vowed, "I will definitely not hold everyone back!"

Master looked at us and nodded slightly in agreement.

He pondered for a moment, then said, “In that case, we will split into two groups. King Jingcheng and I will investigate whether there are any people in the human realm who are colluding with the demon realm, while you, Yueya, will lead Tianzang and the jade pendant to the demon realm to search for clues about the sacred artifact.”

Everyone readily agreed, indicating their willingness to follow their master's arrangements.

A tense operation, a race against time, has begun once again.

I took a deep breath, calmed myself down, and then, with Tianzang and Qin Yimeng, resolutely set off for the village where the sacred artifact had been sealed.

In my heart, I secretly vowed that no matter how many difficulties and obstacles I encountered, I must protect the peace of all sectors and never let the conspiracy of the mastermind behind the scenes succeed.

I had secretly planned to have Qin Yimeng stay and greet the children, but to my surprise, she rejected my suggestion without hesitation.

He gave me a reason that surprised me greatly: "The village we are about to visit was generously funded by our Qin family. If I go there, things will naturally go more smoothly. After all, we are going there to investigate secretly, aren't we?"

Hearing Qin Yimeng's words, I couldn't help but feel suspicious and quickly asked, "But when we went last time, weren't all those villagers already dead? That's why we acted decisively. So why do we need to investigate secretly this time?"

Qin Yimeng seemed to have anticipated my question. She calmly explained, "Actually, those villagers aren't from that village at all; they're from the next village. The people from that village all went to work in town that day, so naturally they didn't return. As for why they all went to town to move goods, that was actually a carefully planned scheme by our Qin family. We couldn't just give them the aid for nothing, so we arranged some easy jobs for the entire village. Usually, they only need to work for a week, and then we'll send them home. In addition, we'll give them some daily necessities and 6000 yuan as compensation."

Han Heng seemed to have a sudden realization, as if he had thought of something crucial. "Is the reason your family is acting this way now because of what happened back then?"

Qin Yimeng's face, as delicate as a pear blossom in the rain, was filled with grievance and displeasure as she gently nodded.

"Yimeng, what exactly happened? Could you tell us?" I asked cautiously.

"Actually, it's not a big deal. I only learned about it after I returned. A long time ago, our family had been supporting other villages. However, one day we realized that the village didn't meet the requirements for receiving support at all. On the contrary, the neighboring village needed our help more. After some investigation, we discovered that the neighboring village had inadvertently learned about the conditions for our family's support and had racked their brains to get the quota to their village. The neighboring village was already destitute and had no food to eat, so they used their meager funds to hire people from the neighboring village to work. One of our family members learned about this by chance when he stayed in the neighboring village. That's why our family has made this arrangement. They don't have to do heavy physical labor, yet they can receive supplies and a living allowance of over six thousand yuan, and they only need to work for half a year."

After listening to Qin Yimeng's story, I couldn't help but feel more admiration for the Qin family's actions, a feeling as boundless as a surging river.

At this moment, Tianzang stepped forward like an arrow and said, "Miss Qin has considered everything so thoroughly. I'm sure our investigation in that village will go much more smoothly this time, as easy as sailing with the current."

I nodded in acknowledgment, my gaze sharp as I looked at everyone. "Then let's set off immediately and strive to find clues to the sacred artifact as soon as possible, like a lighthouse searching for light in the darkness."

So, our group set off for the village like birds in flight.

Along the way, everyone remained silent, like the still surface of a lake, each pondering what they might encounter next, as if painting an unknown picture in their minds.

When we finally arrived at the village, we found it even quieter than we had imagined, like a sleeping giant, lifeless.

When the villagers saw us, their eyes revealed a hint of wariness, just like a frightened deer.

Qin Yimeng stepped forward as swiftly as a butterfly, revealing her identity and purpose.

The villagers' attitude softened somewhat, like the melting of ice and snow, but some still harbored doubts about us, like the dark clouds in the sky.

Just as we were preparing to conduct an in-depth investigation, a sudden commotion erupted in the village, like a thunderclap on a calm day or the thunder of a thousand horses, as if something was causing trouble.

The villagers were so frightened that they all ran back to their homes and locked their doors and closed their windows. Only one or two uncles and aunts asked Qin Yimeng to take us into an empty house to hide for a while while they were closing their windows. After saying that, they all closed their windows.

Everyone's expression changed drastically, and they quickly rushed towards the direction from which the sound came. An unknown challenge, like a surging wave, awaited them to conquer...

We rushed to the source of the sound like a whirlwind, only to find an abandoned old house before us.

The pungent, putrid stench that filled the room was like a million bedbugs swarming in the air, as if something had been rotting for millennia.

Tianzang drew his sword from his waist with the vigilance of someone facing a formidable enemy, while Qin Yimeng gripped her magical weapon tightly, like a mother lion protecting her cubs.

Han Heng and I exchanged a glance, and then slowly walked into the house as if walking on thin ice.

Ye Dongjun stayed at the door to prevent anyone from escaping.

The room was so dark it looked as if it had been soaked in ink; only some strange symbols, like mysterious runes, could be vaguely seen on the floor.

Suddenly, a huge black shadow darted out from the corner like a ghost, baring its fangs and claws as it lunged at us, as if it wanted to devour us alive.

Tianzang reacted swiftly, slashing at the shadowy figure with his sword like lightning, only to strike air.

The shadowy figure vanished instantly like a ghost, only to reappear behind us just as suddenly, emitting a chilling laugh that seemed to pierce the very soul.

Ye Dongjun quickly chanted an incantation, and a beam of light shot out from his hand like an arrow, instantly illuminating the entire room.

Only then did we realize that the dark figure was actually a monster formed from a malevolent spirit, its body as large as a small mountain and its face as ferocious as a demon.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Qin Yimeng threw out a magical artifact, which was like a net that trapped the monster firmly.

I took out the jade pendant that Tianzang had brought me as if it were a priceless treasure, trying to find a way to control it.

Just then, the jade pendant suddenly emitted a dazzling light like the sun. The monster was struck by the light as if by lightning, letting out a shrill scream, and then disappeared like a wisp of smoke into a cloud of black smoke.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. I knew that this was just the beginning, and even more severe challenges awaited us like a storm ahead.

As if struck by lightning, Tianzang abruptly turned his gaze like an arrow towards a specific direction.

His face showed a puzzled expression, as if shrouded in mist, and he muttered to himself, "Huh, why is there that unique aura of our demon race coming from that direction?"

The direction that caught his attention was exactly the same place where Han Heng and I sealed the sacred object last time. This coincidence was like a ripple on a calm lake, making people wonder if the sacred object really had some kind of intricate connection with the demon race in the demon realm.

Tianzang's brows furrowed tightly, like willow branches broken by a strong wind, as if he were pondering the intricate connections between them.

His gaze, like two sharp sword beams, lingered in that direction for a long time, as if trying to pierce through the layers of mist and illuminate the truth within with the utmost clarity, like a searchlight.

Han Heng and I exchanged a glance, our hearts churning with turbulent waves, like a level nine storm roaring and raging within us.

"Go and have a look."

Without hesitation, I led everyone like an arrow released from a bow, speeding off in that direction like a whirlwind.

The closer we got, the stronger the demonic aura became, like a ferocious beast opening its blood-red maw, its aura emanating like a tangible, raging wave, ready to devour us.

Finally, we arrived at the place where the sacred object was sealed last time. There was a huge magic circle there, which looked like a blood moon emitting an eerie light.

Hanging high in the sky, it resembled an evil star in the universe, exuding a chilling aura, like a demon rising from the deepest hell, baring its fangs and claws, ready to devour anyone it could.

In the center of the magic circle, a figure could be vaguely seen, like a candle flickering in the wind, swaying in the darkness, as if it could be blown out at any moment.

Tianzang was on high alert, gripping his sword tightly. We approached cautiously, as if walking on thin ice, only to discover that he was a wounded demon.