Nangong Ling'er continued to ask, "You know that there is also a distinction between noble and lowly bloodlines among the demon race, right? The dragon race is recognized as having the most noble bloodline. Dragons, phoenixes, and unicorns are called divine beasts. The white fox race, the spirit monkey race outside the East Sea, and some raccoon cat races in the east are all called spirit races. There are also ordinary demon races and demon beasts that cannot transform into human form. Although these are all different races, in your opinion, what are the differences between them?"

"If Junior Uncle is asking me for my opinion as a human, then they are all demons, no different from each other."

Nangong Ling'er continued, "In the eyes of the dragon race, all creatures that are not of divine beast blood are lowly beings, including humans. And in the eyes of the lowest-level demon beasts, whether they are demons or humans who have cultivated to become incredibly powerful, they are all equally dangerous, right?"

"yes."

“Actually, we are all living beings, Yao’er…you are yourself. In my eyes, you are no different from Ai Yue and Lu Yuan, except that you are stronger than them now. So the fundamental issue is not whether you are a demon or not. Those people’s fear of demons is due to limited understanding. To put it simply, it is ignorance. Are there no humans who are not tolerated by the world? Do demons necessarily deserve to die? Ultimately, it is because you have the power to frighten them.”

“But… Master and my senior brothers also possess great power, yet they are not afraid of Master and my senior brothers…” Bai Yao lowered her head, her expression somewhat gloomy.

“Silly girl, that’s because they understand the Heavenly Sword Sect. But they don’t understand you. I don’t think you need to befriend these people, but at least do one thing: don’t kill people so easily. The reason I have Lu Yuan by your side is because he can handle many troubles, not to monitor you, understand?”

Bai Yao thought for a moment, still feeling uneasy. After a long while, she asked softly, "Can Yao'er stay in the Heavenly Sword Sect like before?"

Nangong Ling'er rarely showed a smile, "You really are a silly girl. Well, your junior uncle is asking you, do you want to stay in the Heavenly Sword Sect like before?"

"Of course Yao'er wants to!"

"Then stay in the Heavenly Sword Sect. No one can kick you out."

“But… that would cause trouble for the Heavenly Sword Sect…” Bai Yao’s expression grew increasingly worried.

Nangong Ling'er picked up the medicine grinder and gently tapped Bai Yao's head. "Is the Heavenly Sword Sect afraid of trouble? You are a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect. As long as the sect leader doesn't kick you out, you can stay in the Heavenly Sword Sect. You should know that even if the sky falls, your master will be there to support you."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yao's eyes immediately reddened. It would have been better if she hadn't mentioned it, but after hearing this and seeing Xiao Yuhan lying on the bed not far away, she choked up and said, "But...but Master can't hold on anymore, Junior Uncle...is there any hope for Master?"

Nangong Ling'er's expression turned serious. "Judging from his physical condition, Senior Brother is fine, but he seems to have been affected by some kind of illusion technique. So I need to go back and discuss this with my senior brothers and sisters. What I can do now is to administer acupuncture to him, so that he feels pain without harming him. This should help him somewhat. The flow of spiritual energy within his body can affect his soul. Combined with my methods, it can prevent him from losing himself in the illusion. As long as he can maintain a sliver of consciousness, there is still a chance."

"Then...why aren't we leaving yet?"

"You've seen it yourself, Nanmen Yihen is in this state, we can't just leave him alone. Besides, the methods he's been afflicted with are very similar to the methods your master has been afflicted with, so it's a good opportunity to practice on him!"

Bai Yao then realized what was happening, "Junior Uncle, do you have any ideas?"

"In the art of medicine, the treatment of the soul is far more complex than ordinary medicine, so I need to conduct some experiments to observe my senior brother's reaction. By the way, regarding the issue of the soul, if there is anyone proficient in the art of ghosts, they might be able to help!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Yao thought for a moment and said, "Then where are we going to find someone like that?"

Nangong Ling'er thought for a moment, then said, "Nanmen Ruoxuan, she must be a master of the Ghost Path!"

"Huh? She doesn't look like it. How did you determine that, Junior Uncle?"

Nangong Ling'er smiled slightly, "Because your junior uncle also understands the Ghost Path, but he is not very proficient. He can only be considered to have some knowledge of it, but it is all for medical research. So after contacting Nanmen Ruoxuan for a while, I found that many of her characteristics are consistent with Ghost Path practitioners. However... I don't know if she will be willing to reveal her identity to help us."