Chapter 57 Northern Yong - Demon-Subduing Sword (Part 4) You say I'm dirty, you despise me...
Just as she was about to kiss Wu Xiutang's lips, the tightly closed window was blown open by a strong north wind, making a deafening noise.
Even though the snow had stopped, snowflakes like flower petals drifted in.
If you don't look closely, you might mistake it for a lot of scattered paper money.
Zhou Xianghan suddenly opened her eyes.
At the same time, the temperature in the room plummeted, almost to the point where breathing would freeze into ice.
The snowflakes drifting into the room through the window were like exceptionally sharp knives, tearing the furnishings to shreds wherever they went.
After pushing Wu Xiutang away, Zhou Xianghan didn't care whether he lived or died and quickly retreated to a corner.
She stared warily at the snowflakes swirling in the air like a whirlwind, her eyes narrowing and becoming alluring, one of them...
One was a nine-tailed fox, its color a strange crimson; the other, still retaining human consciousness, was a brownish-red.
Just as she was about to cast a spell, the cluster of snowflakes suddenly stopped attacking and transformed into the shape of a woman.
She recognized the woman's face very well.
It was Shi Xianxue, whom she had abandoned in the snowy mountains to fend for herself.
Nine-Tailed Fox captured Wu Xiutang's soul and used her charm on him, so she didn't care when she heard that there was a love curse between them.
Could the allure of the ancient Pure Fox Clan's nine-tailed fox be no match for a mere love potion?
It would be best if she could have this man; if she were to die, she should die a worthy death.
Just like the Nine-Tailed Fox, everyone thought that he had bewitched her, making her live a life of debauchery and unable to die, but they didn't know that a mere beast could not possibly defeat a shrewd human.
It seems that he is controlling her and trapping her, but who knows if it is not she who put herself into the game and tricked the fox who has lived for nearly 10,000 years into willingly offering up its demon core.
Zhou Xianghan's fox-like features flickered, red whiskers grew out, and her nose twitched like an animal's, but she could only smell the scent of snowflakes.
Her eyes darted around warily in their sockets, but she remained vigilant.
She sneered, "You're quite lucky. Not only did you survive, you came back unharmed. So, you've come to my door now, are you seeking revenge, or are you trying to steal your husband back?"
Her mind was completely focused on Shi Xianxue, so she didn't notice the boy's eyelashes fluttering in the corner.
Shi Xianxue looked like a female ghost, her lips as red as if they had been stained with raspberry juice.
At first glance, it really does look like a vengeful ghost who died with a heart full of resentment and returned to seek revenge.
The atmosphere in the room was far too ambiguous. Zhou Xianghan was only wearing a revealing undergarment, and the two of them had just been in a very suggestive position. If she had come any later, Wu Xiutang, this innocent young man, would have been in a precarious situation.
Maybe it's all over.
She was thinking inappropriately.
She glanced at Wu Xiutang in the corner, noticing his motionless and blank expression. She couldn't help but recall his usual arrogant and unruly demeanor, and also thought of his strict adherence to male virtues. If he were to wake up and find out that he had almost been molested, he would definitely blow up the entire city lord's mansion.
The snowflakes behind her drifted around her, like transparent spores.
The snow woman ripped off her headband, and two strands of long hair covered her face, creating an atmosphere behind her like a wind machine.
She concealed herself: "I didn't expect we were talking about the same couple. But it seems your husband is being controlled by this strange thing that's neither human nor demon. Perhaps this isn't his intention. Will you forgive him?"
This is naturally a question that could cost you your life.
Shi Xianxue wasn't fooled. She stretched out her palm, clenched it tightly, raised her fist, and made a fierce gesture, saying to Zhou Xianghan, "Sorry, I never take secondhand goods. You can keep this filthy thing yourself! I want you all dead!"
Snowflakes happily brushed against her face.
"You think you can do this?" Zhou Xianghan looked at the dandelion-like thing that followed Shi Xianxue from behind.
"Snow Woman, now that you're here, why don't you show yourself? What's the point of hiding behind her? Are you afraid of me?"
The Snow Woman's shrill voice rang close to Shi Xianxue's ear: "Damn it! She said I'm afraid of her? I'm afraid of her!"
The snow woman let out a howl and jumped off her back. The snowflakes solidified and were exposed to Zhou Xianghan's eyes. Her nostrils flared with anger as she retorted, "Who's afraid of you!"
The Snow Maiden sized her up with disdain: "I can kill your mother, so naturally I can kill you too. Zhou Huang isn't in Beiyong City right now. Or do you think you can defeat me just because you've absorbed the fox spirit's demon core? Wishful thinking!"
These words greatly offended Zhou Xianghan, causing veins to bulge on her forehead and fox ears to appear on her head. "Whether I can win or not, we'll find out soon enough."
"Let's give it a try!" Xue Nu took two steps forward, stopped, looked around, glanced at the silent boy in the corner who looked unapproachable, and pushed Shi Xianxue, who was fiddling with her hair, out of the way.
"Go away! For a half-demon to speak so arrogantly, there must be a trap ahead!"
Knowing it was a trap, you still let her step on the minefield, huh? What, is a single person's life not a life?
Shi Xianxue was pushed so hard that she almost fell. The mechanical beast in her sleeve was about to bare its teeth, but Shi Xianxue quickly pressed it back down.
Let's wait a bit longer; it's not the right time yet.
After regaining her footing, she used both hands to brush aside the hair that was blocking her vision and hopped forward on one foot, like a lame zombie, trying to minimize the risk and reduce the area she had to step on.
They were clumsy and intellectually challenged, but lived in peace.
Seeing that nothing was wrong, Xue Nu couldn't wait any longer and flew over Shi Xianxue's head. Just as she took off, Zhou Xianghan seized the opportunity and quickly slapped the ground with both hands in a hand seal.
A crimson water cage rose from the ground, blocking all of the Snow Woman's attacks.
But how could the water cage possibly trap the Snow Woman? Her body cracked into snowflakes as she tried to escape through the gaps, but unexpectedly, a cluster of eerie blue flames suddenly rose from the formation, forcing her back into human form.
The snow woman's fur stood on end.
"The Demon-Slaying Formation of the Nine Heavens Immortal Mansion? That old codger Zhou Huang! He actually taught you this formation!" The Snow Maiden thought of something and revealed a carefree smile again. "But you think you can trap me with this kind of formation? Isn't that a bit too foolish?"
Seeing that she had finally trapped her, Zhou Xianghan breathed a sigh of relief. Her eyes were greedy, and her lips curled into a grin. "Look carefully. This is not just a demon-slaying formation, but a formation that incorporates half of the Pure Fox Clan's inner core. It was specially created for you by your third uncle to exploit your weaknesses. In the whole world, only my third uncle and I can activate this formation!"
The snow woman's expression finally changed.
She always appears after it snows. She is a snow woman, and as long as there is snow, she is like a fish in water, and no one can catch her. However, the nine-tailed fox's attribute is fire, which is inherently incompatible with her. Now, she is further protected by a formation specifically designed to counter her...
The Snow Woman desperately tried to calm herself down: "Even without the Nine-Tailed Demon Core, you won't live long!"
After saying that, she seemed to realize something, her face turned even worse, and she began to attack the red water cage recklessly.
Seeing that she couldn't break free, Zhou Xianghan ignored the frantic snow maiden and summoned the boy from the shadows. She nestled triumphantly in Wu Xiutang's arms and even licked his chin with her scarlet tongue.
The boy did not react.
Shi Xianxue felt heartbroken. "Speak properly, don't resort to words!"
"Miss Shi, what you say sounds noble, but what woman isn't soft-hearted? Can you really let go of Young Master Wu?" Seeing her look as if her secret had been exposed, Zhou Xianghan laughed triumphantly. "Miss Shi, I can't get into the Demon-Slaying Formation, so why don't you help me out?"
Zhou Xianghan's previously affectionate expression suddenly turned sinister, and her fingernails grew rapidly until they became deadly weapons. "Otherwise, I'll kill him right now."
This woman is so fickle. One second she's head over heels in love with him, and the next she's threatening him with his life.
Shi Xianxue's mind was exceptionally clear in the cold winter night. "You're not after revenge at all, but rather you want to obtain the Ice Core within the Snow Maiden's body and gain eternal life, Miss Zhou."
Zhou Xianghan's appearance has become completely unrecognizable, and she is no longer recognizable as her former charming self. She has been completely demonized and looks somewhat comical.
“Revenge and obtaining the Frost Core are not mutually exclusive. I am doing this to avenge my mother, but even more so for myself.”
"I advise Miss Shi to hurry up and do it. I don't have much patience to explain to you here."
The Snow Woman isn't without offensive capabilities; wouldn't she be committing suicide by entering the Demon-Slaying Formation? Besides, Zhou Xianghan is a heartless and insane person, and her words are not very credible.
Shi Xianxue wasn't stupid. She pretended to walk towards the Demon-Slaying Formation, but in reality, she silently reached into her sleeve.
Sharp snowflakes cut her fingertips, and a cold, iron-like sensation reached her. Shi Xianxue suddenly turned around and threw the mechanical beast into the air.
The mechanical beast, originally the size of a small dog, suddenly grew to enormous size in mid-air, transforming into a ferocious beast and lunging at Zhou Xianghan.
These small animals are normally non-aggressive, but Little Red Riding Hood is different.
Before they entered the warehouse, Wu Xiutang put a small red cap on it and added a message and spell to it.
In critical moments, it can turn into a deadly weapon.
She just didn't expect that the weapon would be Wu Xiutang himself.
Zhou Xianghan was startled and instinctively wanted to retaliate, but unexpectedly, the previously unconscious "Wu Xiutang" suddenly burst into platinum flames.
Zhou Xianghan, nestled in his arms, was naturally enveloped by the flame, which quickly flowed into her meridians with her blood, locking her in place.
As the beast pounced into the air, its body suddenly exploded, countless body parts falling apart with a crackling sound. A figure darted out from the flying debris and instantly teleported in front of Zhou Xianghan.
When Zhou Xianghan saw who it was, her eyes widened in shock.
Wu Xiutang's expression was cold and stern; he even felt disgusted by looking at her more than a few times. His slender fingers flew across the page as the incantation quickly took shape.
Then, by bringing their index and middle fingers together, they forcefully pried open a gap in Zhou Xianghan's spiritual abode.
The half of the Nine-Tailed Fox Demon Core was cruelly and forcefully removed from Zhou Xianghan's body, disregarding her life or death.
Her facial muscles twitched in pain, making her look increasingly ferocious, but she was firmly controlled by "Wu Xiutang's" fire and could not move.
The perpetrator showed no mercy, taking out half of the inner core and melting it into the water cage, then dissecting the Snow Maiden's body in the same manner.
The movements were incredibly swift and decisive.
The Snow Woman let out a deafening scream, shattering the teacups in the room, and it seemed as if the entire earth was shaking.
Shi Xianxue covered her ears and squatted down.
The screams ceased as the tremors stopped. As the boy retrieved the icy blue core of ice, the Snow Maiden's figure vanished into the world with a bang, turning into snowflakes.
Silence returned, and Shi Xianxue slowly lowered her hands from her ears.
The boy before him was unharmed, the wind blowing his clothes, and the core of ice floated in his palm.
"Wow! This is the legendary Core of Ice?" Shi Xianxue rushed over excitedly, praising him without reservation. "Wu Xiutang, you're amazing!"
She had noticed something was off about Wu Xiutang the moment she entered, but she only knew that Wu Xiutang could gain power by burning his soul, but she never knew that he could separate his soul from his body to create another version of himself.
Moreover, it seems that the original body and the replica body cannot be conscious at the same time, because this would make it extremely easy for the demonized Zhou Xianghan to notice.
So he remained asleep inside Little Red Riding Hood's body.
Before Wu Xiutang could even hold the Frost Core firmly in his hand, he was pounced on by the jubilant girl.
The core of ice made a crisp sound when it hit the ground, and rolled a few times into a corner.
Wu Xiutang's part of his soul had turned into a golden ball floating in the air. Without the Nine-Tailed Demon Core to sustain her life, Zhou Xianghan seemed to have all her life force drained away. She collapsed softly to the ground, her breathing rapid and her face deathly pale, as if she would die at any moment.
Seeing the Ice Core not far from her, she braced herself with her elbows and crawled forward with difficulty.
Wu Xiutang had no time to pay attention to Zhou Xianghan. His body was stiff, and all he could hear was the girl's unreserved praise. His heart was instantly filled with sunshine-filled cotton, gradually swelling to the point of being unable to settle down.
He stretched out his long arms and carefully embraced her.
"Little Red Riding Hood is broken, I'll replace it for you."
Don't be angry with him, don't break off your friendship with him, and don't stop talking to him.
Just as Zhou Xianghan was about to obtain the Ice Core, the Spirit Soul exploded like a ball of fire beside her hand.
Zhou Xianghan screamed in agony as her fair hand was blown to pieces.
She covered her hands, glaring at the two deeply in love with utter resentment.
Without the Nine-Tailed Fox's inner core and unable to obtain the Ice Core, her body probably won't survive this winter.
She's never been a good person; even if she dies, she'll take someone down with her.
Zhou Xianghan recited the incantation that the Nine-Tailed Fox had taught her, her expression growing increasingly pained.
By the time Shi Xianxue realized something was wrong with her, it was too late. Her hair had turned snow-white inch by inch, her face looked like tree bark that had been rapidly absorbing moisture, and she aged almost instantly.
"Miss Zhou! What are you doing!"
"Even if I die, I won't let you get away with it." Her body deflated rapidly like a punctured balloon. "Wu Xiutang, experience the seductive arts of the Pure Fox Clan!"
The moment she completely turned into a withered human skin, the nine-tailed mark on Wu Xiutang's chin mysteriously disappeared.
The commotion had already attracted the attention of the city lord's patrol team, and the chaotic footsteps and flames approached the courtyard together.
Shi Xianxue also heard Song Qingshu's voice and was about to open the door for them when she was grabbed and hugged by the person behind her.
When the group kicked the door open and entered, all that remained inside was a gruesome human skin.
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Wu Xiutang led her back to his courtyard and set up a protective barrier.
A golden, flame-shaped fragment of the spirit followed closely behind, burrowing in before the barrier was set up. It desperately wanted to return to its master's body, but was ruthlessly rejected by its master, so it anxiously circled around Wu Xiutang.
Wu Xiutang's face was very pale. He was breathing heavily, and his eyes were filled with lust. He seemed to be tormented by something, and he slumped weakly onto the couch.
Shi Xianxue saw it: "Wu Xiutang, hurry up and let it in! Aren't you uncomfortable? Why are you refusing it?"
Even though his spiritual essence was already pitifully small, he still acted so recklessly. Besides, how painful it is to separate spiritual essence, isn't he the one who is most afraid of pain?
Wu Xiutang's face was deathly pale. He tried his best to suppress the longing in his eyes and turned his head away as if he were sulking with someone: "No, I don't want him."
The spirit was utterly shocked, and it spun around him like a small top.
"Why don't you want it? Do you have masochistic tendencies?" Shi Xianxue couldn't understand, so she simply clenched the ball of spirit in her palm and handed it over. "Stop fooling around, hurry up!"
"No means no." He struggled to his feet, intending to leave.
"Wu Xiutang!" Shi Xianxue couldn't help but yell at him, "What time is it? Stop acting like a child, okay?"
Caught off guard by her roar, Wu Xiutang's body trembled, his eyes quickly reddened, and he slumped back down uncomfortably, large beads of sweat soaking his eyelashes and blurring his vision.
Along with his willpower.
"Tell me what's wrong, why don't you want it?" It would be much better if the spirit returned to the body, so why is Wu Xiutang being so stubborn?
Wu Xiutang felt wronged. The seductive arts of the Pure Fox Clan made his thoughts unclear at this moment. He looked at her with extremely resentful eyes, but it seemed like he was being coquettish.
“You say he’s dirty, but Zhou Xianghan touched and licked him. I don’t want him.”
Shi Xianxue was stunned.
He pursed his lips, his wet eyelashes drooping sadly, looking as if he was about to cry at any moment. "How disgusting."
Shi Xianxue was utterly shocked. A person who cherished life and feared pain more than anyone else was now thinking that he would be disgusted by her, and was enduring great pain to prevent his soul from returning to his body.
“I said that on purpose for Xue Nu and Zhou Xiang Han to hear, I didn’t mean to disgust you, how could you be disgusted?” Shi Xianxue squatted down, looked up and said seriously, “It’s not disgusting, listen to me, let him go back first.”
Seeing that he didn't react and just hung his head like a lost puppy, Shi Xianxue planned to secretly inject herself into his body.
Unexpectedly, when Shi Xianxue pushed that wisp of spirit towards him, he swiftly made a move, grasped the wisp of spirit in his hand, and crushed it into golden powder.
"Wu Xiutang!"
Wu Xiutang raised her head slightly, and the moonlight that jumped in through the window paper shone on the nine-tailed fox mark between her eyebrows. Shi Xianxue was startled and remembered Zhou Xianghan's curse before she died.
“Ugh…”
She was held like a child, then their positions were reversed in mid-air, and she was laid face down on the soft bed. Wu Xiutang panted and leaned on her, letting out a sob of discomfort and grievance. He seemed unable to control his desire, burying his face in her fair neck and rubbing it greedily.
"I don't want anyone to touch me."
"I don't want anyone else, I want you." Wu Xiutang was incredibly vulnerable at this moment, his voice breaking from the effort. He wanted to make a licking motion, but he was afraid of angering Shi Xianxue, so he forced himself to bite his lips until they bled deeply.
The taut string in my mind was about to snap.
His helpless pleas, tears falling in large drops onto her neck, his body trembling violently.
"Shi Xianxue, touch me."
"Please."
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