The mountain demon originally wanted to ask Emperor Xiu where he got his magic weapon, but when it found that the mystery surrounding him had suddenly snowballed, it only discussed with him how to deal with the ghost messengers.
Also, I want to remind him that if he wants to live a quiet life, he shouldn't expose his abnormalities anymore.
The mountain demon's dwelling place had little shade from the trees. Emperor Xiu cultivated there until the morning of the second day, then told him he was going to the next mountain to undergo his tribulation.
Perhaps because his soul was intact this time, or something else, the Heavenly Dao did not strike him to death this time. Instead, it measured his cultivation and merits and descended the lightning in a moderate and even gentle manner. He withstood and resisted with his physical body and survived this ordeal.
The thunderclouds dispersed, and sunlight descended. He transformed into his physical form on the spot.
Her eyes were naturally expressive, with long, narrow corners, typical of fox eyes, tinged with a very faint red. When she looked up with a cool and aloof expression, it was as if she had absorbed all the splendor of the world.
001 was stunned. If it weren't for the sensory connection that came with the binding, he would hardly have recognized the person, because the shell in front of him was too bewitching.
It's not just because it's beautiful. Mermaid Tide's face is exceptionally beautiful, but it's like seawater, like snow on a mountaintop—pure and clear. This face, however, is completely different; it's like a poppy.
The most outrageous thing was that he was even wearing red.
Demons and monsters have always been depicted in red.
Emperor Xiu noticed the unusual behavior of the leader. He looked down at himself but couldn't see anything wrong with him. His clothes were neat and tidy, except that his hair was disheveled.
He suppressed his leaking spiritual power, tied his hair back, and asked, "What's wrong with me?"
001 met his eyes, but immediately lost her composure a second later, turning her head away and saying in anguish, "Can you change your face?"
I'm still a child, I don't want to accept the demon's test, especially since I'm a male fox spirit. What kind of fox is Hu Sibai? Why does he look like this after transforming? Even Hu Dayu isn't this monstrous.
Emperor Xiu: "?"
He wondered if the transformation was too ugly.
He casually picked up a twig to hold his hair in place, then conjured a water mirror to observe it.
Her features are well-proportioned, but she has a slightly feminine look.
He grabbed 001 by the back of the neck: "Alright, stop nitpicking, let's go back first."
This time, it was 001's turn to be full of questions.
Just as Emperor Zheng was about to return, Hu Dayu suddenly appeared from some corner, saw a red figure, and immediately shouted excitedly, "Sibai, you actually survived the tribulation so quickly and succeeded! Amazing! Congratulations!"
"Congratulations to you, congratulations to you."
Hu Dayu walked closer and realized that he was actually a little taller than him. He also saw his face, made eye contact for a moment, and then immediately looked away.
"Why are you using your charm spells so recklessly?"
"..."
Di Xiu suddenly realized, and 001 quietly looked up at him, muttering, "I told you to change your face, or if that doesn't work, change your clothes to a different color."
His current clothes are made of fur, and they can be changed as long as the magic is up to par.
Following 001's advice, he changed into a moon-white outfit. His usually calm gaze sharpened, and his entire demeanor changed drastically, exuding an imposing aura.
Hu Dayu froze, his legs went weak, and he almost knelt down.
001 was stunned again.
Although they don't look the same, the person in front of him vaguely overlaps with the Emperor Xiu he first saw. His eyes are like knives, but back then, the knife seemed like a blood-soaked Asura's knife, carrying a murderous intent and hatred that would devour anyone. Now, however, it is much purer.
Do you still remember Ming Wuqiu?
Di Xiu remained silent for a moment, then helped Hu Dayu up, replying in his mind, "I remember."
Even after so long, hearing that name again still left him unable to remain completely calm.
The victor is king and the loser is villain; there are winners and losers, and it's all normal. He had killed countless demons and was prepared to be killed by them, but... that miserable and hasty ending made him unwilling, angry, and resentful.
Before I knew it, I had already completed the ninth mission. Just one more mission and I could go back.
001 hugged his neck and whispered, "It's almost over."
"Um."
Hu Dayu waited for a while without receiving a response, and couldn't help but scratch his head. However, he was also a little intimidated by his current state, and his eyes darted around, but he asked very humbly and kindly, "Can't you really tell me?"
Di Xiu recalled what he had just said; he was asking why he could exchange a tree branch for the king's treasured artifacts.
"cannot."
Hu Dayu looked down at his feet: "Could it be a token of love between the King and some female demon?"
"You can ask him yourself."
Hu Dayu muttered, "If I dared to ask, why would I be asking you?"
He glanced quickly at Di Xiu, then suddenly changed his mind.
It would be better to just ask the king directly.
What business do you have with me here?
Hu Dayu said irritably, "We're neighbors after all. I'm afraid you'll get hacked to death and left to rot in the wilderness."
Di Xiu paused for a moment and thanked him.
Hu Dayu didn't dare to say much. As soon as he got to his doorstep, he couldn't wait to go inside. After a while, he poked his head out and scurried up the mountain. From a distance, he saw a man in black wearing a tall hat. He was about to leave quietly when the mountain demon called out to him.
"Hu Dayu, is Hu Sibai alive or dead?"
Hu Dayu glanced cautiously at the man in black and replied, "Alive. He just returned to his hideout."
The mountain demon turned to Black Impermanence and said, "The little demon in the mountains is undergoing his tribulation, but he has disturbed Lord Impermanence. Should we ask him to come and apologize to you?"
“Since it’s all a misunderstanding, there’s no need for that. I’ve come here to investigate the matter of that light.”
The mandrill naturally cooperated.
Black Impermanence disappeared.
Hu Dayu hesitated for a moment but didn't ask. Suddenly, he saw a fox cub tumbling out of the house and his eyes lit up.
"Is Your Majesty satisfied with the little cub?"
The mandrill glanced at it and nodded: "Acceptable."
"That's good. Little brat, listen to the king and don't cause trouble, understand?"
The little fox nodded, seemingly confused.
...
Led by Wuchang, the ghost messengers were extremely efficient, but even after searching the entire mountain thoroughly, they couldn't find anything that resembled the light from that night.
They visited all the slightly more powerful demons they could sense. Two of the demons let slip that a red fox had told the mandrill last night that someone was going to attack.
They followed the trail and found the demon who had just taken human form.
Di Xiu lowered his eyes, concealing the sharpness in them. Hei Wuchang glanced at him and ordered the other ghost messengers to stay outside.
"Was it you who alerted the mandrill?"
"Um."
"How was it discovered?"
"Demon consciousness."
Black Impermanence looked at him for a while, then slightly shifted his gaze and asked, "May I examine your soul?"
“Yes,” Di Xiu looked at him, raising an eyebrow. “Does Lord Wuchang think I’ve been possessed?”
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