Chapter 318: Truth is Everywhere in Life!

Chapter 318: Truth is Everywhere in Life!

"Hey, Rooster Spirit, wait!" Qi Yuan called out, trying to stop the Rooster Spirit from rushing inside.

If other demons were merely substitutes for White Moonlight, then the Rooster Spirit was at least half of White Moonlight.

Unfortunately, upon hearing Qi Yuan's words, the Rooster Spirit sped up even more, not stopping for a moment, and headed towards the abandoned mansion.

Qi Yuan held Xiao Jia's icy sleeve, deep in thought, "Could it be that he's guessed I want him to help me repay the star loan?"

Qi Yuan was planning to purchase Arching Star and the Rooster Spirit was a perfect candidate to repay the loan.

Xiao Jia nodded obediently, as if agreeing with Qi Yuan's words.

Seeing this, Qi Yuan burst into laughter, hugging Xiao Jia's waist tighter.

From Xiao Jia's sleeve, a wooden plaque with the word "Happy" fell out.

It was unclear if she was amused by Qi Yuan's words or because he had called her his bride, carried in by an eight-palanquin wedding procession.

The abandoned mansion was especially deep and secluded, but with Xiao Jia there, everything felt warm and gentle.

"Let's go, Xiao Jia, shall we go meet my White Moonlight?" Qi Yuan held Xiao Jia's icy sleeve, but his thoughts were elsewhere. What if Xiao Jia became jealous and wanted to kill these White Moonlights?

Should he help or not?

After all, a wife and White Moonlight were inherently contradictory.

With these strange thoughts, Qi Yuan and Xiao Jia walked deeper into the mansion.

Along the way, Qi Yuan saw many hunched figures, their expressions dull, some sweeping the floor, others serving tea.

Upon closer inspection, it would be noticed that their throats and ears had been poisoned, rendering them deaf-mute servants.

As Qi Yuan and Xiao Jia arrived, a deaf-mute servant came forward to guide them.

Qi Yuan and Xiao Jia approached the dilapidated hall ahead, and before they reached it, Qi Yuan caught a whiff of a preserved stench.

From the hall, a refined and amiable voice echoed.

"My fellow companions, you've been invited here, but I can't offer you anything fresh to eat.

Old Sheep feels indebted, and can only present these preserved and dried meats. Please bear with me."

The old sheep, with a triangular head, had a beard that reached his waist, truly a long-haired beauty.

If he met an Azure Star Person, he might recite a poem, asking to be wed when his hair grew long.

"Old Sheep Head, these meat jerky should be candied, I prefer sweet over salty," a Wolf Spirit in tattered robes said, stuffing the jerky into his mouth.

"I like it spicy, otherwise, the stench of human flesh is overwhelming," the Rooster Spirit spoke up, expressing his opinion.

The gathered demons discussed amongst themselves.

At this moment, Old Sheep Head spoke, "I heard that today, a special companion will join our gathering. I wonder if they'll arrive."

"I heard it's a wedding dress demon, a rare occurrence. I've lived for three hundred years, a long life, and I've never seen a wedding dress demon before."

"Now... you'll see one."

Just then, Qi Yuan's cheerful voice rang out.

He entered the hall with Xiao Jia.

"This is my wife, Xiao Jia. I, Qi Yuan, am a good person."

As soon as Qi Yuan entered the hall, his eyes scanned the dozen or so demons present, filled with uncontrollable joy.

It was as if, after many years, he had finally met his White Moonlight...

The demons in the hall were bewildered by Qi Yuan's gaze.

However, most of their attention was on Xiao Jia.

Strange demons always attracted attention.

"A wedding dress demon, I've never heard of such a thing, nor have I sensed any demonic aura... Could it be someone from the Demon Suppressing Bureau... or a human infiltrator?" spoke an old man who had lived for two hundred years, his words filled with doubt.

The other demons nodded in agreement, especially the wedding dress demon who had brought a human man with her.

The demons nodded, agreeing with Old Sheep Head's words.

"Fairy, please take a seat," Old Sheep Head gestured for them to sit.

Qi Yuan, holding Xiao Jia, prepared to sit down.

However, a sharp voice interrupted, "This is a gathering of demons, humans cannot sit."

It was the Rooster Spirit speaking.

Although he feared the wedding dress demon, with so many other demons around, he felt more confident.

Qi Yuan's expression changed, and he sighed, "I'm done for, you've seen through my disguise.

Alas, Xiao Jia wasn't carried over by an eight-palanquin wedding procession.

It was I who was carried over by her eight-palanquin procession.

I know, as a son-in-law, I'm not allowed at the table.

As long as I don't have to drink foot-washing water, I'll be content."

Qi Yuan had a strong sense of morality and always followed the rules.

Being humiliated as a son-in-law was something he had to swallow.

Next time Ning Tao came, if they registered their marriage, he would secretly switch places with Xiao Jia and also obtain a marriage certificate, freeing himself from the son-in-law identity!

Xiao Jia, led by Qi Yuan, received his signal and happily took a seat without saying a word.

On the reddish-brown table, there were some tea and preserved human flesh jerky.

The Rooster Spirit spoke up, "Old Sheep Head, why were we invited here?"

His words also caught the attention of all the demons present.

This time, the demons of Yunyan County gathered at several outposts to hold the Demon Ascension Conference.

These ordinary demons had all received invitations, but they were unclear about the purpose of the Demon Ascension Conference.

Elder Sheep Head smiled and said, "I've invited all of you here for two matters. The first will begin shortly, and the second concerns the future of all demons in Yunyan County. So, Elder Huang has come to make an announcement."

Sheep Head kept them in suspense.

His words caused a stir among the demons.

"Elder, is this matter really that important for our future?" someone asked, a hint of anxiety in their voice.

"Please calm down. I assure you it's not bad news. In fact, it's good news for all of you. Now, I'll announce the first matter." Elder Sheep Head's expression turned stern.

"Bring Sheep Number over here!" he commanded.

At his words, a deaf and mute servant entered from outside, leading in a disheveled sheep demon with tangled hair.

Clearly, they had received Sheep Head's command not through their ears.

"Uncle, spare me... I'll change!" Sheep Number cried as he was dragged in, tears and snot streaming down his face, looking utterly pitiful.

The other demons' faces paled slightly at the sight of the sheep demon.

"Isn't this Elder Sheep Head's favorite nephew? What has he done to deserve this?" someone whispered.

"Elder Sheep Head seems to be serious this time!"

Sheep Head's expression turned cold, and his voice was icy. "Prepare the oil pot."

The servant quickly set up an oil pot in the hall, placing burning firewood underneath and heating the oil.

Sheep Head's eyes flashed with murderous intent. "This unfilial nephew of mine has colluded with humans and acted as a demon concubine. He leaked information about the Demon Ascension Conference to the Demon Suppressing Bureau for a mere few silver coins. Today, he will die without a doubt, suffering the oil frying!"

"Uncle, I didn't mean to... Please spare me..." Sheep Number sobbed uncontrollably.

He was filled with regret.

He had fallen for a flower girl's exquisite flesh, but he needed money to buy her.

When he didn't have enough money, he sold information.

Little did he know that he would be caught, and now his uncle was going to fry him in oil.

His fear was palpable, and tears flowed like a river. He even hoped his tears would flood the oil in the pot, diluting the boiling oil.

"Into the pot!" Elder Sheep Head's tone brooked no argument.

Cries, curses, and pleas for mercy filled the air, creating a pitiful scene.

Qi Yuan, standing nearby, couldn't bear to watch. His heart overflowed with sympathy.

"Alas, look at how pitiful he is, crying so miserably. I can't bear to see him fried in the oil. I'll pay to buy him from you. Please don't fry him, it's not right..."

After all, this was the first time he had seen a whole sheep being fried.

Qi Yuan reached into his pocket, hesitantly pulling out a few silver coins. "I don't have enough. It's just a dozen or so silver coins. I can't afford your nephew... How about I buy him from you for a dozen or so silver coins? I'll take the parts with the most blood."

Qi Yuan felt his intelligence growing.

He was so high in EQ, achieving a win-win situation.

One win satisfied his moral sense, putting humanity's goodness into practice. Someone might say, "There are still good people in this world." The second win was that he would obtain the sheep demon's clan essence blood if the purchase was successful, and the blood wouldn't be wasted.

A win-win situation.

Elder Sheep Head's lips twitched, and he glanced thoughtfully at Xiao Jia, who was standing behind Qi Yuan. "Fry him first, then give him to the guest."

"Be careful when you fry them. Don't burn away all their blood!" Qi Yuan quickly added.

In a parallel world, a similar person named Qi Er was reading a book, but he couldn't find any errors in the version he held.

Elder Sheep Head remained silent.

Sheep Number's eyes, which had held a glimmer of hope, now turned cold as he glared at Qi Yuan, as if wanting to devour him.

Qi Yuan couldn't help but sigh. "Is this the story of the farmer and the snake? I tried to save him, but he holds a grudge against me. A great kindness turned into enmity. I finally understand the meaning of this ancient saying!"

Indeed, truths were hidden everywhere in life.

Qi Yuan had an epiphany.

Sheep Number was led to the oil pot and fried, his pitiful cries echoing through the eerie mansion.

A thick, pungent stench filled the hall as the frying ended.

The demons in the hall grew solemn, some even showing reverence.

A tall, imposing figure appeared in the center of the hall. He leaned on a white bone-like staff, his snow-white hair standing on end like sharp thorns. His eyes blazed with power.

At the sight of the newcomer, Elder Sheep Head's expression turned respectful.

The other demons also stood and bowed. "We pay our respects, Elder Huang!"

The newcomer was none other than Elder Huang, a Grand Master of the Blood Qi Realm, and the nominal leader of this outpost.

Elder Huang scanned the crowd, his gaze oppressive, like sharp thorns pricking their skin. "Is everyone here? I'll now speak of the Demon Ascension Conference!" His voice was robust, like that of a barbarian, contrasting with his brother's elegant demeanor.

The demons grew tense, eager to learn what this meant for their future.

"Half a month ago, Elder Kun encountered a demon in the sea.

This demon had three legs, three eyes, and two fish fins, with a peculiar appearance and no discernible intelligence.

Elder Kun brought the demon back to Yunyan County and tasked us with investigating its identity.

After consulting ancient texts, we discovered that this demon was... the Spirit Blood Son!"

"What?"

"It's the Spirit Blood Son!"

"A Spirit Blood Son without any intelligence!"

The demons present began breathing rapidly, their eyes filled with fervor.

"Doesn't this mean that if we control it, we'll gain a Demon Spirit in the future...?"

"A Demon Spirit is a powerful demon even in ancient times, capable of establishing a Demon Court!"

Within the demon clan, their power levels were categorized as Blood Qi Demons, Jade Blood Demons, Demon Heroes, Demon Spirits, and Demon Kings.

The Spirit Blood Son, bearing the bloodline of a Demon Spirit, was not just powerful but also... without a plateau, capable of directly reaching the Demon Spirit Realm.

This Demon Spirit Realm demon was comparable to a Martial Spirit Realm martial artist.

In the cultivation world, it would be equivalent to a Divine Infant-level demon.

Overturning an entire nation and causing chaos would be child's play.

Especially... since this Spirit Blood Son lacks intelligence, it's as if... we can manipulate it at will.

No wonder the demons present were so excited.

However, some remained cautious.

"Why would Elder Kun share such a find with us?"

"If I had obtained such a precious Spirit Blood Son, I wouldn't share it with other demons."

Elder Huang's expression remained unchanged as he heard these words, and he slowly spoke, "This Spirit Blood Son is currently in a unique situation.

It requires your essence blood to nurture it.

So, Elder Kun and I have decided to invite you all to feed the Spirit Blood Son.

Once it grows, it will be under our control.

Hehe, once it enters the Demon Spirit Realm, not just Yunyan County, but even Wind and Thunder Province and the Tianqiao Dynasty will be under our command!"

Elder Huang's words were stirring, and the demons present were tempted, but some remained vigilant.

"Who can guarantee that we'll gain control of the Spirit Blood Son?" asked a two-hundred-year-old demon.

After all, what if Elder Kun was just using them for labor, taking their blood to raise the Spirit Blood Son, and then ignoring them?

"Rest assured, during the feeding process, you can all sign a Bonding Charm with the Spirit Blood Son," Elder Huang replied, his tone neither cold nor warm.

The demons present were thrilled at this idea.

It was common knowledge among demons that the Bonding Charm existed.

Once they signed the charm with the Spirit Blood Son, their essence blood would have an enhanced effect on him.

But at the same time, the Spirit Blood Son would consider them kin and protect them.

"Is Elder Kun really that kind-hearted?"

"This... has piqued my interest."

The demons present had no objections.

Signing the Bonding Charm with the Spirit Blood Son would ensure their success in this lifetime.

"Any objections?" Elder Huang asked confidently, scanning the crowd.

The demons remained silent, some deep in thought.

At this moment, Qi Yuan, who had been silent until now, spoke up, "I object!"

"Oh?" Elder Huang's piercing eyes landed on Qi Yuan, carrying a threat as he tried to see through Qi Yuan.

However, he had never met Qi Er before and couldn't recognize Qi Yuan.

"I believe this is unfair to the demon clan.

Extracting essence blood every once in a while is harmful to our bodies.

You're not providing any supplements, just taking our blood. It hurts us, and it pains my heart!

That's the essence blood of demons. Giving it to the Spirit Blood Son is such a waste, such a pity!"

Rooster Spirit's expression turned peculiar.

The demons present felt a mix of strangeness and emotion, not quite understanding why they were also touched.

Look at that, a human concerned about their bodies.

Such a kind person.

"Hmph, you don't understand the significance of the Spirit Blood Son to us!" Elder Huang's voice was stern, exuding dominance.

"Don't be angry, I have a perfect solution to this problem." Qi Yuan put his intelligent mind to work.

"Oh? What solution?" The demons looked at Qi Yuan, curious.

They didn't want to give up their blood either.

It was indeed harmful to their bodies.

"It's simple. Instead of giving your blood to the Spirit Blood Son, give it to me. I'll take you to the hospital for glucose injections, won't that be good for you?" Qi Yuan wasn't sure if glucose injections could replenish blood, but he managed to deceive this uneducated crowd, so it should be fine.

Qi Yuan's words left the demons stunned.

So, he wanted their blood?

"Are you toying with us?"

"You... are asking for trouble!" Elder Huang was enraged, radiating a powerful killing intent.

Qi Yuan quickly waved his hands, "Calm down, it's bad for your health. What if your blood pressure and blood sugar rise?

I'm telling the truth; I'm not deceiving you.

If you let me consume the Spirit Blood Son, my unique physique will make me the new Spirit Blood Son.

Then, you'll only need to give your blood to me.

I'll get you a glucose injection every day, and it's ten yuan per injection!"

Qi Yuan spoke with excitement.

He had sacrificed so much for this world.

(End of Chapter)

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