The sickly girl is killing her way through the weird world

"When did you start following me?" he continued.

"Oh." She blinked cutely, a little blankly, as if answering someone's question.

Seeing Bai Qian's still somewhat dazed and adorable face, Bai Yao couldn't bring herself to ask any more questions.

I figured I wouldn't get anything out of them if I kept asking.

It's hard to imagine that the grotesque, terrifying ape-like corpse on the ground was killed by this dazed beast in front of us.

"I'll settle this with you when we get home." She didn't really intend to hold Bai Qian accountable for this matter. In fact, as long as Bai Qian was safe and sound, that was enough. As for punishment, she certainly wouldn't want to.

However, now that Xiaoqian has come, there's no need to worry too much about the things she was thinking about before. At least she doesn't need to worry about the Demon Supervisor who kept talking about it. She was just thinking that if that Demon Supervisor really appeared, she would run away with Wu Ning.

Turning her head to look at Bai Xing, who was slumped on the ground, she saw that his gaze towards Bai Qian still carried a fear that seemed to penetrate to the bone.

It's hard to imagine the shock this person must have experienced after seeing the ape demon's corpse to feel such fear.

The more words they spoke just now, the more silent they are now.

He didn't react much when he saw Bai Xing.

Bai Yao didn't intend to give him any time to prepare mentally.

I was just about to ask some questions about things that have been puzzling me for a long time.

But Bai Yao no longer needs to ask questions.

He rolled his timid eyes, first glancing at Bai Qian, who stood innocently behind Bai Yao.

“I was acting under orders from the Hundred Demon Pavilion. They wanted me to take you to Taiheng City, and then the Demon Supervisor there would escort you to Liangdu.” He tried his best to appear innocent.

However, none of the three people present believed his feigned innocence.

"Does the Hundred Demons Pavilion really want me to go to Liangdu? Is there some special reason?" Bai Yao asked, her eyebrows furrowed.

She didn't think she was anything special. The only thing that was somewhat special about her since childhood was that she was more afraid of death than other members of her tribe.

"I don't know either. I only know that the Hundred Demon Pavilion wants not only you, but also most of the Bai family branches to return to Liangdu. As for the specifics... I don't have the status to know." Bai Xing shook his head quickly upon hearing this.

"As for Taiheng City now, I've been there before and know some things about it. Because of the formation that's already been set up, the whole city is full of demons, and the Hundred Demon Pavilion has sent people to control the entire city," Bai Xing continued.

“There are still some Lian Sheng Sect members in the city. It seems that the two sides are still keeping each other in check. If you want to know more details, you can go to Taiheng City to take a look. It should be…” Bai Xing hadn’t finished speaking.

He collapsed to the ground right in front of the three of them.

Those eyes lost their luster, as if the person had lost their soul and spirit, and lay on the ground like a corpse.

Bai Yao was slightly taken aback by this scene, and couldn't quite understand why.

Bai Qian, standing behind her, knew the reason with just a casual glance.

"My soul has been stolen." This was the first time Bai Qian had encountered such a situation. However, because she had previously absorbed the strange incarnation of the Earth God, who, as a deity, had a primary duty similar to that of a City God, was quite sensitive to souls.

Upon hearing this, Wu Ning glanced at Bai Xing, whose eyes were lifeless, waved her hand in front of him, checked his pulse, and confirmed that he was indeed not breathing.

"Was it done by the demon behind him?" Bai Yao stared at Bai Xing's corpse, his face darkening. The clue had suddenly gone cold.

Although she didn't plan to return to Liangdu, she needed to figure out exactly what the Hundred Demon Pavilion was up to in order to determine what she should do next based on the Hundred Demon Pavilion's objectives.

"Mm." Bai Qian nodded.

Bai Qian had encountered a similar situation before, which must have been due to some kind of restriction placed on the body. Once she encountered this situation, the demon that was restricted would turn into this form.

It's probably to prevent leaks or something, which is quite troublesome. After all, the demons killed by the restriction don't count towards the demon's lifespan, so it's like you've lost some of your own demon lifespan.

That would have been better than just killing him with one punch from the start.

Upon hearing this, a trace of distress visibly appeared on Bai Yao's delicate face.

Unlike Bai Qian, Bai Yao clearly sensed just how complex things were behind this and how terrifying the demons involved were.

Even a lowly pawn like Bai Xing could be silenced by placing a restriction.

After hesitating for a moment, she looked at Bai Qian beside her.

"Xiao Qian, there's something I want to tell you," Bai Yao said hesitantly.

Bai Qian, who was staring at Bai Xing's corpse, tilted her head upon hearing this, her deep eyes looking at Bai Yao.

"I have one too," he nodded in reply.

"Then you go first." Bai Yao hesitated and didn't think of speaking first.

“Let’s go to Taiheng City,” Bai Qian said earnestly, her eyes sparkling.

"Huh? Why?" Bai Yao silently swallowed the thought in her mind about escaping from Liang to Dasu.

“There are many demons there.” Bai Qian remained serious.

Bai Yao remained silent for a while after hearing this, somewhat at a loss for words.

She doesn't seem to quite understand the meaning of the word "demon".

There are many demons; shouldn't we avoid them?

However, considering that Bai Qian might indeed be different from others, Bai Yao didn't dwell on the matter too much.

"When?"

"today."

The demons of today should not be killed tomorrow.

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I finished writing a chapter in a daze, and I still owe one more. I lost six games in a row tonight and got a little carried away. I'm so sorry (bowing).

Love you all! Please keep reading QAQ

Book 1: 228, because they deserve to die

Light raindrops fell continuously from the sky. Bai Qian sat obediently on the chair, her legs, clad in white socks, were neatly together, her shoes dangling in mid-air, occasionally swaying.

Bai Yao sat directly opposite her, quietly looking at the Xuan paper in her hand, her slender white fingers holding a calligraphy brush.

Bai Qian touched the steaming tea in front of her with her finger and carefully took a sip.

Her little face wrinkled up like a steamed bun, and she looked bitter.

"It's so bitter." The little tongue only touched the tea briefly before retracting it.

It was both hot and bitter.

Upon hearing this, Bai Yao glanced at her.

I saw the girl pick up the tea and snacks on the table and start eating them again, taking small bites like a hamster.

This girl's appetite is getting bigger and bigger; an ordinary family probably couldn't afford to feed her.

With that thought in mind, I put down the paper in my hand.

The girl said she was going to Taiheng City today. Although I wasn't against it, I felt that this kind of thing shouldn't be done so easily.

To put it simply, it felt a bit too reckless. If things continue like this, we can't just rush into things every time we encounter them.

At the very least, we need to sort out the information about this place called Taiheng City and find out what kind of enemies we'll encounter there.

We can't just ignore everything and kill whatever we encounter, can we?

Better safe than sorry. Who knows, maybe a demon king or a righteous god will suddenly appear over there?

He also picked up a piece of tea snack and took a bite.

"I'll have someone investigate Taiheng City later. Once we have a general idea of ​​the situation there, we can go there." Bai Yao rested her chin on her hand, watching Bai Qian across from her eat tea and snacks in small bites.

The scene was quite pleasing to the eye, and it was even the scene that Bai Yao had always dreamed of. Whether it was raining outside or the sun was rising brightly, it was just like this: the two of them sat quietly by the window, eating and chatting.

"Mmm." Bai Qian nodded, not objecting. In fact, she didn't really want to go to Taiheng City.

At least compared to writing a diary.

Bai Yao reached into the plate, only to find nothing.

I glanced at the plate out of the corner of my eye and saw that someone had devoured the entire plate of tea snacks in just two minutes.

When it saw me looking over, it blinked its eyes rather innocently.

The crumbs of tea on my fingers silently smeared onto my body.

"I'd like some more."

"Okay." He nodded decisively without any hesitation or euphemism.

Bai Yao sighed and glanced at the petite, slender figure sitting obediently opposite her. Her beautiful face still looked a little dazed. Despite eating so much these past few days, she hadn't grown taller or gained any weight.

If it were an ordinary family, they probably couldn't afford to raise it.

"Speaking of which, I still think we should go to Da Su's place." While waiting for tea and snacks, Bai Yao looked at Bai Qian across from her with a serious expression.

Bai Qian, who was holding a cup of tea in her hands, tilted her head upon hearing this.

"It will be safer over there. The Liang Kingdom is in too much chaos right now, and there are too many demons." For Bai Yao, nothing is as good as stability. The only reason she wanted to leave Liang Capital was to find peace of mind.

Bai Qian blinked, but didn't say anything.

I don't feel there's anything wrong with Liang Kingdom. Is it just that there are too many demons?

Isn’t that just perfect?

"Weren't we supposed to go to Liangdu?"

"That was before, I definitely wouldn't have that thought now..." Bai Yao hesitated for a moment, she was also a little uncertain.

“I want to go there,” Bai Qian suddenly said.

Bai Yao was stunned for a moment, not quite understanding.

"Why?" Bai Yao couldn't quite understand Bai Qian's thoughts. In her eyes, Liangdu was no different from a demon's den, and everyone was running away. Who would want to go there?

Bai Qian didn't answer, but quietly turned her head to look at the rain falling outside the teahouse. The rain hit the wood and made a soft, muffled sound, the continuous muffled sound like the evening drum.

"The Lantern Festival is waiting for me." That was the reply.

Bai Yao still couldn't understand what this Lantern Festival was, but she didn't continue to discuss it with Bai Qian. Like Bai Qian, she turned to the side and looked at the drizzling rain outside. A cool breeze blew into her clothes, and the steam and fragrance of the tea silently permeated the air.

"I always thought it would be just like this, to find a small town and live a peaceful life there." Bai Yao stared at the black-haired girl's profile, which was faintly visible through the thin white mist, without blinking.

"I'm so glad I can stay by Xiaoqian's side like this forever."

"But it seems there is no such place in this world." This is true for Bai Fengcheng, and it is also true for Changcheng Prefecture. Perhaps no matter where you hide, there will always be demons and strange things. The demons of the Hundred Demon Pavilion will not let you go. This is just how the world is.

The noise of a carriage crunching through the rain on the street filled the air, drowning out the tranquil sound of the rain. Bai Qian, who had been turning her head away, turned back to look at Bai Yao, who had been watching her. Her eyes remained as unreadable as ever.

"Because they're damned."

Bai Qian replied in this way.

This is not a curse, but a fact.

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Pei Huan sat in the room, looking at the stacks of scrolls and account books in front of him with a headache.

This is a family matter. Ever since I came back, that old man has dumped all this messy stuff on me and gone off to relax.

Normally, the Pei family would have a lot on their plate, after all, they are one of the largest merchant guilds in Changcheng Prefecture. Moreover, the commotion caused by the Qinglang Gang in Changcheng Prefecture has not yet subsided.

The entire Changcheng Prefecture is still being affected, and there are so many things happening that it's making one's head buzz.

In just the half-day she spent at home, she felt like she wasn't herself anymore.

She closed the ledger in front of her and subconsciously rubbed her temples, wanting to rest for a while.

"Miss, someone is looking for you outside." There was a knock on the study door, and a maid's voice came from inside.

Pei Huan subconsciously frowned. Quite a few people had come to see her today, but she didn't want to see any of them.

"who is it?"

"I don't know her. She looks like a pretty girl. I've been waiting for you for a while, but I didn't dare to disturb you because of your previous instructions."

A pretty girl?

Pei Huan blinked once, then blinked again.

A sudden awakening.