Peach Blossom Town is located right next to the foot of Sword Sect Mountain.
With such a large sect behind them, the people in the town enjoy peace and happiness year after year.
What kind of monster would dare to commit evil under the nose of an immortal?
Gingerbread and Burning Blade arrived at Peach Blossom Town on their flying swords and went straight to find the Sword Sect disciples stationed there.
The two disciples' eyes lit up when they saw the gingerbread.
The junior sister of Immortal Jade Peak is quite famous within the sect, not to mention that her third senior brother may become the Demon Lord in the future.
They were observing the gingerbread.
Gingerbread was also sizing up the two people.
He looked to be in his early twenties, with a gentle and kind face but a pair of sharp eyes.
It embodies the spirit of a swordsman.
"My name is Li San. I entered the inner sect twenty years ago and became a disciple of Giant Sword Peak."
Li San?
What a simple and unpretentious name.
After one person finished introducing themselves, the other person introduced themselves.
"Junior sister, I am also a disciple of Giant Sword Peak. You can just call me Liang Lu."
"Hello, Senior Brother Li and Senior Brother Liang. Master said that there are demons causing trouble in Peach Blossom Town. Do you have any clues?" Jiang Bingbing asked succinctly, showing her composure in handling matters outside.
The two lowered their heads in shame.
Thought for a long time.
Liang Lu said solemnly, "There are no leads at the moment, but several families have lost their children's eyes."
What?
"What does 'losing one's eyes' mean? Explain in detail."
She froze, then turned to look at Fen Jue with a puzzled expression.
The other person's expression conveyed the same question.
“That’s right. Three days ago, the grandson of the wealthy Sun family in town was playing in the street. He hadn’t returned home by sunset, so they sent their servants out to look for him. They found him at the cemetery ten miles away that night.” Liang Lu paused, and after a moment of silence, continued, “That’s right, when they found him, both of the child’s eyes were gone.”
Seeing him hesitate, Li San quickly said, "Junior Sister Jiang, it wasn't the kind where someone poked your eyes out or gouged them out with a sharp weapon, leaving you covered in blood. It was more like you vanished into thin air, without a trace of blood, just empty eye sockets. When the child woke up, apart from not being able to see, there were no other injuries on his body."
That's terrifying.
Gingerbread rubbed against my goosebumps.
Liang Lu nodded and added, "The next day, there were two children who were also playing on the street. We later found them in the cemetery, and they had lost their eyes in the same way. This was strange, so we immediately reported it to the sect."
It's quite strange.
Gingerbread thought for a moment, then glanced at Fenjue and asked, "Do you know what it is?"
"I don't know." Fen Jue shook his head thoughtfully. "It's probably a newly born demon."
Just like the evolution of monsters and spirit beasts, monsters can also evolve.
Combining different types of demons can create new types of demons.
At least I've never heard of a demon that specializes in stealing eyeballs.
Are there any other clues?
“No more.”
"All right."
Li San and Liang Lu said in unison, "Junior Sister Jiang, if you need any help, just call us."
Gingerbread cupped her hands in farewell, then, as if remembering something, asked, "By the way, you said those kids usually play on the street, are you referring to Yongning Street in the city?"
“Yes.” Liang Lu didn’t know why his junior sister was asking this, but he still told her everything he knew. “There are fewer people there, and many children from the town like to gather there to play.”
"Okay, we'll be leaving first."
Liang Lu and Li San watched Jiang Bingbing's retreating figure.
Li San: "Do you think Junior Sister can find the demon?"
Liang Lu: "I think so. Junior sister is very capable. She even captured the Gu Beauty."
Li San: "That's right, I also believe in my junior sister."
Leave from there.
Gingerbread bought two steamed buns from a roadside vendor.
Holding a meat bun, I munched on it while looking around at the bustling crowds and the happy smiles on the faces of the people.
I didn't see a trace of demonic energy.
It's very strange.
"Junior brother, go ask Master Sun how to get home."
"Go straight, then turn left at the fourth intersection."
Before she could finish speaking, this guy knew exactly what to ask, seeing Gingerbread looking at him with a probing gaze.
Fen Jue chuckled softly, "Don't ask, the answer is the tacit understanding developed from fighting side by side."
He raised an eyebrow at her as he spoke.
"You're quite proud of yourself." Gingerbread ate the meat bun in small bites, her cheeks bulging.
Fen Jue looked away, restraining himself from poking her chubby, white cheeks.
After finishing the meat bun, we arrived at the door of Master Sun's house.
The Sword Sect has a very good reputation in Peach Blossom Town.
The gatekeeper servant welcomed them in warmly without announcing their arrival.
"Please wait a moment, Master. I will go and fetch the master right away."
"Yes, thank you."
Not long.
Master Sun followed the young man who had just arrived in.
"The immortal master of the Sword Sect has arrived. I apologize for not being able to come out to greet him in time."
The newcomer had gray hair, a slightly plump figure, and although his face was covered in wrinkles, his eyes were clear.
Gingerbread waved her hand, "It's nothing. My junior brother and I came to bother you today, mainly to see your grandson's eyes. Is it convenient?"
Upon hearing this...
Master Sun's eyes were filled with sorrow. "Please sit down, Immortal Master. Have some hot tea and wait a moment. I'll have a maid bring Wenjun over."
The maidservant left.
Two streams of tears flowed down the face of Master Sun, and he knelt down with a thud. "I beg the Immortal Master to save my grandson! He's only seven years old. What will happen to him if he loses his eyes?"
"Please get up first."
Gingerbread held onto Master Sun's arm and said, "Don't worry, we will definitely find the monster."
Can the eyes be cured?
She couldn't guarantee it.
"Alas, besides us, there's also the Jia family who sell tofu up ahead. Both of their children have lost their eyes. The monster is truly hateful! Such good children have been harmed so tragically."
Gingerbread felt deeply sympathetic.
Soon, the child was brought in by a maid.
Despite her extensive experience and many experiences, she was still deeply moved when she saw the child's eyes turn into dark, gaping holes.
My heart skipped a beat.
What on earth is it?
How could someone so ignorant and unaware take away an eyeball?
The child clung to the maid's clothes in fear.
Gingerbread stepped forward, softened her tone, and asked gently, "Wenjun, I'd like to have a chat with you."
"May I?"
Although I was very scared, I nodded gently.
Before coming.
The maidservant told him that the immortals would ask him questions, and if he answered them well, his eyes might be able to be found again.
Gingerbread patted the child's head.
"Good boy, you are the best little man."
Wenjun tilted his head slightly, his pouty lips curling up a little; he really enjoyed being praised.
"Your sister is asking you, on the day of the incident, when you were playing on Yongning Street, did you encounter anything unusual?"
Something different?
He frowned, tried to recall carefully, but still shook his head and said softly, "No."
How could there not be?
Gingerbread changed its approach and asked a different question.
"Have you ever met someone you've never met before?"
Someone I've never met before?
The child clutched the maid's clothes tightly and said nervously, "Yes...yes..."
Fenjue and Jiangbingbing's expressions turned serious.
She coaxed softly, "Why don't you tell your sister about that person, okay?"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
