My mind is made up to leave
"The mother Gu is under the wet cliff?" Lan Fengguang looked at She Liuying in disbelief.
Ren Xiangxiang described in detail the place where she encountered Mo You.
"Although it's uncertain, they need Mo You to nourish that heart. Even if it's not the mother Gu, it should still be related to the mother Gu."
"But with our current capabilities, it's almost impossible to get into the wet cliffs. Not to mention, the rat-head flowers covering the whole mountain are enough to give us a hard time."
Lan Fengguang shook his head.
"There's another point. The other party was able to pinpoint Mo You's location with great accuracy, and judging from the situation, they absolutely need to obtain his demon core. I'm wondering if this is related to the resurrection of the mother Gu?"
Ren Xiangxiang had long considered this possibility, but she still couldn't find out how Mo You was marked by the other party.
Lan Fengguang and She Liuying exchanged a glance, and Lan Fengguang said, "So the Palace Master also has other plans..."
The following day, starting from Xujia Town, some relocation teams appeared. They went directly into the dangerous peaks along the mountain road leading from Banshanju to the deep mountains. The place was steep, complex, and full of streams, making it very suitable for hiding.
Led by Xujia Town, the area is home to many traditional Chinese medicine practitioners who have mastered the art of making antidotes for Gu poison and concocting poisons to counteract Gu. Because they can do this without relying on the Demon Refining Furnace, their effects are remarkable.
Lanjia Town, led by Lan Fengguang, also acted quickly. It is said that Banshanju has refined the demonic tendons to heal his legs. He only needs to recuperate for a while before he can be fitted with them. At that time, his movement and combat will not be affected, and he may even be stronger than before. The downside is that it will shorten his lifespan.
However, Lan Fengguang was very happy and couldn't wait to see the scenery.
The movement in Koujia Town was slightly slower because someone still needed to keep an eye on the Yanshi Ridge direction to ensure that the enemy would not sweep in again.
Just as everyone was heading to the dangerous peaks to make further plans, She Liuying, whose injuries had improved, decided to go to the Yin Palace to investigate.
Firstly, the mosquitoes sent out went unanswered. Secondly, it was necessary to unite with the Yin Palace demon clan to jointly combat the demonic poison.
Therefore, this task fell to Shooting Shadow, who currently possesses the highest combat power.
Just in case, despite She Liuying's strong protests, Kou Qiyu still sent out his eldest disciple, Kou Huai.
Kou Huai may not be very skilled, but he's incredibly lucky...
Inside Wen Zhangmao, upon learning that he was to go on a mission with Sheliuying, one of the Six Palace Immortals, Kou Huai sighed and groaned, like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered, having given up struggling and awaiting his fate.
Who is Sheliuying? All the demons on Qiling Mountain tremble at the mere mention of her name, especially after the tragic death of her beloved son, which made her even more eccentric and violent.
Now, a few disciples have already gone to the dangerous peaks. Kou Huai sat at the gate with an envious look on his face when he suddenly saw a familiar face walking towards him not far away.
"Xiangxiang, are we leaving now?" Caowa asked, chasing after Ren Xiangxiang in the yard.
As Ren Xiangxiang brought over a basket of dried medicinal herbs, she replied apologetically, "I'm sorry, Caowa, it's too dangerous here, so we really can't stay any longer. Caowa, why don't you come with me? Or could you pass on a message to Master for me?"
“I’m not going!” Caowa blurted out. Even now, he still feels lingering fear when he thinks about meeting Shu Huixin.
"My master isn't as scary as you say..."
Ren Xiangxiang's rebuttal was inattentive.
"Junior Sister Ren!"
As they spoke, Kou Huai, beaming, led one person to her dilapidated little courtyard, which was half collapsed.
Ren Xiangxiang looked up and saw the person behind Kou Huai. Her hand loosened, and the herbs fell to the ground.
"Xiangxiang?" Caowa looked at Ren Xiangxiang and then at the gloomy and indifferent young man in front of him.
This person is even more annoying than the big bad guy.
"Brother Wen, what brings you here?" Ren Xiangxiang felt extremely uncomfortable. "Um... is your injury alright?"
"It's a wonder you still remember I was injured, but you didn't even come to see me." He Wenwen sneered.
Ren Xiangxiang felt uncomfortable upon hearing this, her lips twitched, and she blurted out, "I'm sorry! I only woke up recently."
He Wenwen's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly remembered Ren Xiangxiang's unusual nature. He had witnessed her fall into a state of apparent death after using her magic to return the magic to her descendants.
"..." He Wenwen asked with a stern face, "Do you... feel any discomfort anywhere?"
Ren Xiangxiang frowned, looking at him with disbelief. "Did you come here specifically to check on me?"
He Wenwen's teeth ached. Apart from his master, he really hadn't cared about anyone else, let alone made a special trip to see anyone. It was simply not like something he would do.
Why does he act like a fool whenever he's around Ren Xiangxiang?
"...Actually, I am a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, and look, I'm perfectly fine, aren't I?"
Ren Xiangxiang recalled He Wenwen's confession in her dazed state that day, and suddenly felt a little guilty.
But He Wenwen was more like a brother to her, someone who was sharp-tongued but soft-hearted; she genuinely had no feelings for him at all.
"Brother Wen, you..."
"I heard you left recently. My master asked me to refine the antidote you made that just barely didn't kill people into an enhanced version, and also send it over with a poison to suppress the Gu worms. You should go back to your master to train and learn more, so that you don't end up harming yourself and others with your half-baked skills."
Ren Xiangxiang was stunned for a moment, but when she heard the phrase "it won't kill you," she was already furious. When He Wenwen added fuel to the fire by saying that her half-baked skills were harmful to herself and others, her face turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
Kou Huai and Cao Wa immediately took a few steps back, giving the two of them some space.
"Hehe..." Ren Xiangxiang smiled insincerely, "I'm really sorry I didn't manage to eat you to death, Brother Wen."
He Wenwen, with the moonlight and gentle breeze reflecting all, nodded and said, "Not bad. At least you discovered the Gu worm, so it's not like you're completely without merit."
"Should I thank you?" Ren Xiangxiang said through gritted teeth.
As their conversation was spiraling out of control, Kou Huai and Cao Wa retreated further and further away when suddenly a voice broke in from afar.
"Xiangxiang?" The voice came from afar and grew closer, and the atmosphere suddenly became heavy.
"Mo You, why are you out here?" Ren Xiangxiang said, then turned to He Wenwen and said, "Oh right, you don't know him yet, he is Mo You."
Then she turned to Mo You and said, "He is He Wenwen, the Brother Wen I mentioned to you."
He Wenwen's face visibly darkened, and without saying a word, she turned and left.
"Brother Wen?" Ren Xiangxiang blurted out.
Mo You, however, did not take it seriously and ignored it.
He Wenwen, who had taken a few steps, suddenly turned back, took something out of her pocket, and stuffed it into Ren Xiangxiang's hand. "I ruined one, you can take it and play with it!"
After saying that, he strode away without waiting for her to say another word.
Ren Xiangxiang was left dumbfounded. It took her a while to realize the heavy object in her hand. When she opened it, she found it was a pair of demon claws.
"This is..." Everyone crowded around, but Caowa glanced at it and immediately backed away. Moyou frowned slightly, looking like she didn't like it either.
Kou Huai, however, was in high spirits. "Isn't this the demon claw he used? The rich people in Xiesonglin and the town offered him a lot of money to help him forge a set, but he ignored them completely."
Seeing everyone's astonished expressions, Kou Huai continued, "This thing is extraordinary; it belongs to the high-level demon-slaying weapon category. Moreover, it doesn't consume lifespan, so ordinary people can use it. If used properly, it's incredibly versatile and a powerful weapon!"
Ren Xiangxiang knew what it was, of course. He had used it in the secret room and when fighting the zombies. She was quite curious about it then, but she never expected him to make one for her.
If you're going to give it to me, then give it to me. Why make it sound so nasty?
Ren Xiangxiang, who had put away her seductive claws, suddenly felt guilty. Actually, He Wenwen had treated her quite well, except for her sharp tongue.
Ren Xiangxiang absentmindedly carried the demon claw back to the courtyard. Just as Caowa was about to follow, he suddenly felt light.
"What are you doing, you big bad guy!"
The little grass child kicked and struggled, fiercely carrying his ink-stained body.
Mo You found a secluded spot to put the grass doll down and asked:
What happened while I was unconscious?
"Huh?" Grass Boy didn't understand.
“I’m saying…” Mo You paused, then chose a more direct approach, “What’s the deal with He Wenwen?”
"You didn't know? He's Xiangxiang's fiancé!" Caowa seemed to understand a little. "When you were unconscious, he even invited Xiangxiang to some mountain retreat to concoct an antidote to save you... and then..."
...
He Wenwen fled from Wen Zhangmao as if he were running away. Logically speaking, what did he have to be afraid of? He and Ren Xiangxiang had known each other since childhood and were engaged. It was perfectly legitimate. Why was he being so secretive?
but……
Ren Xiangxiang clearly likes the other person.
He Wenwen felt uneasy, and the words he wanted to say to Xiangxiang made him feel flustered.
Sometimes he couldn't understand why such a silly and clumsy girl had caught his eye and made him so distracted.
Even though his injuries hadn't fully healed, his first thought was to forge her a pair of demon claws that could save her life. Those demon claws were far superior to his, made from the bones of a thousand-year-old demon. He wondered if she would even know how to use them.
Why……
What a waste of such a high-level demon-slaying weapon.
He Wenwen struggled with self-blame, regret, and helplessness. When she returned to Banshanju, she found that Xu Caiyou had already packed her things.
Master's condition has been relatively good recently, and they have been selected as one of the first to head to the dangerous peaks.
"Senior brother, why are you only coming back now? We're about to leave."
"Yes, I know."
He Wenwen's expression was indifferent, but Xu Caiyou could tell that he was in a bad mood.
"Um... Senior brother, I've packed your things for you..."
Why bother cleaning it up?
Xu Caiyou was stunned, while He Wenwen said with a stern face, "When did I say I was leaving with you?"
"If you're not coming with us, where are you going?" Xu Caiyou asked in terror.
He increasingly failed to understand He Wenwen's unpredictable mood swings.
"It's none of your business where I go. You can go wherever you want, just don't drag me into it."
He Wenwen looked impatient and walked around Xu Caiyou.
Xu Caiyou was left dumbfounded, filled with grievances.
Inside the courtyard, the sun was shining brightly. Xu Jinnian, who had been ill for a long time, was lying on a chair with his eyes closed, resting until Xu Caiyou was ready to leave.
"Master..."
He Wenwen hesitated for a long time, but still did not go directly to bypass it.
"Aren't you going to the dangerous peaks?" Xu Jinnian had obviously heard their conversation ahead.
He Wenwen was stunned for a moment.
"I still can't let go..."
"It has nothing to do with her," He Wenwen denied outright.
Xu Jinnian opened his eyes and smiled helplessly.
He Wenwen then realized that his master had not said who it was at all; it was his own guilty conscience that had given him away.
"...I...I just felt that running away wasn't a solution, so I was willing to lead from the front."
"Among the demon masters who fight against the demon race, the demon slayers are the strongest, followed by the demon tamers. Although our Demon Refining Elder was glorious in the past, times have changed, and his greatest role is still in refining pills and demon weapons."
"In fact, in much earlier times, the Demon Master lineage only consisted of Demon Refining Elders and Demon Taming Masters. Demon Slayers were simply a branch that split off from the Demon Refining Elders."
“Master…” He Wenwen vaguely understood something.
Xu Jinnian said no more and nodded, "Go if you want to. It's a pity! You have a good talent. I guess I've ruined you."
"Master!" He Wenwen knelt down with a thud and kowtowed three times to Xu Jinnian.
"It is my fault for being unfilial and failing my master's painstaking cultivation!"
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