The jade was green and translucent in the shape of a crescent moon. Holding it in his hand, he felt waves of cold air. It seemed like this jade had been nourished for many years.
"Alright, don't worry. I will keep my promise."
The fox demon looked around with nostalgia. Finally, his gaze locked onto the unconscious Xue Er. He did not move for a long time.
Ever since he took in this disciple, it had been the happiest thing in the past decade. Only she would be carefree. She wanted to make him happy. Every time she came over, she would talk a lot. Whether it was her troubles or her happiness, she would tell him everything.
Only when you lose something do you cherish. The fox demon sighed and closed his eyes.
The fox demon's body trembled violently. His tensed muscles showed the pain he was in. As time passed, the entire chain shook.
The fox demon's mouth was filled with blood, but he kept his mouth shut. He did not want others to see him as a joke in his final moments. For Goblin's sake, and also for his own dignity.
Suddenly, a white light flashed. For a moment, Gu Zheng could not see what happened. When the white light disappeared, Gu Zheng realized that the fox demon in front of him had disappeared.
The fox demon did not say his name until his death. He felt that it was meaningless. In the Eldritch World, countless people, demons, and immortals died every second. Most of them were like a blade of grass, unable to cause a ripple.
No one knew, and no one cared.
In front of him was a plant about fifty centimeters tall. It swayed without any wind. The emerald green leaves and messy stems made it seem as inconspicuous as ordinary grass.
Gu Zheng took out a jade box. It was made of green jade. There were black spots in the center. It was shiny and white. He carefully kept the demon plant inside.
Gu Zheng heaved a sigh of relief. He looked around. Other than the girl who was still lying on the ground, there was only the chain floating in the air swaying slightly. The bloodstains on it proved that something had happened.
Gu Zheng grabbed the little fox and gave her a pill. He ensured that she would be full of energy when she woke up.
Going back the way he came, the valley was the same as before. However, the black mist had disappeared, and many plants were about to wither. This was the result of forced mutation. However, it wouldn't take long for the scenery to return to its original state.
Gu Zheng flew through the forest, which had returned to normal. At this moment, Tiarth was a little dim. He had no intention of returning to the city. There was a white horse waiting for him ahead.
Within a certain distance, he could sense his thoughts with just a thought.
Gu Zheng put the little fox Xue Er down properly, looked at the direction and ran forward.
When Xue 'er woke up, she found herself in a cave with a blanket draped over her.
Not only that, but Xue 'er also discovered that her entire body was refreshed, and there were no traces of her previous injuries.
"Master!"
When Xue 'er thought about how her master's life was in danger, she couldn't care less about why she was here. She hurriedly got up and ran out.
After taking a few steps, Xue 'er stopped. She found that the young man who had tried to hurt her master was standing in front of her.
A bonfire burned brightly, illuminating the young man's calm face. The air was filled with the aroma of food.
When Gu Zheng discovered the young girl, he didn't say anything. He directly threw a jade pendant and a set of clothes to her, and they floated in front of her.
At this moment, Xue 'er's clothes were a little torn, revealing a large patch of her snow-white skin.
Xue 'er was at a loss. Previously, Gu Zheng had left an especially strong impression on her. He had casually knocked her unconscious.
When she felt a familiar aura from the jade pendant, she subconsciously reached out and grabbed the jade pendant.
In an instant, a familiar voice sounded in her ears.
"Master."
Xue 'er understood that this was a magical mirror image left behind by her master.
When she came back to her senses, Xue 'er found that her face was already covered in tears. She simply wiped her face and carefully hung the jade pendant on her waist. Xue' er walked in front of Gu Zheng and deeply bowed. She gratefully said, "Thank you for your help, Young Master Gu. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask."
Gu Zheng didn't even look at her. He continued to sip his wine and waited for a while before answering.
"Get up. What did your master say?"
Gu Zheng was also curious about how the fox demon had left behind a message.
Xue 'er straightened her body and said seriously, "Young Master Gu, thank you for helping my master escape from the abyss of suffering. She left behind a message saying that she has gone on a journey to recover from her injuries. She wants me to stay by your side for the rest of her time."
As she spoke, she seemed to think of something and her beautiful eyes became misty again.
"What? Didn't you say you'd just take care of me? How could this be?" Gu Zheng had originally left a mark on her body so that if there was any danger, he would immediately sense it.
Gu Zheng had been wandering in the Desolate Wasteland for too long. He was preparing to properly rest in the human world for a while. Gu Zheng suddenly thought of something else. "Heh, perhaps it's the Asura's revenge. That fox demon really is crafty. Even after death, she still wants to scheme against me."
Forget it. Gu Zheng decided not to think about this for now. If possible, he would find an opportunity to kill the Asura and settle this once and for all.
Gu Zheng had a premonition that since he had taken advantage of the fox demon, he would definitely not let this matter rest. Sooner or later, he would come looking for him.
At this time, Xue 'er had also changed into a new set of clothes. As the saying goes, the clothes make the man, and the saddle makes the horse. Before this, Xue' er had only been wearing ordinary clothes. Although her appearance was very beautiful, she gave off a very ordinary feeling.
The female clothes that Gu Zheng had given her were also a kind of low-grade magic tool. It could automatically adjust the size, dust, and temperature. They had all been seized from him in the past.
Under the faint light of the flames, Xue 'er wore a deep blue brocade dress. The hem of the dress was embroidered with pure white plum blossoms. A white brocade belt wrapped around her slender waist. Her black hair was tied up with a light purple ribbon, and a white jade plum blossom hairpin was inserted into her hair. Although it was simple, it looked fresh and elegant.
Her youthful face also looked charming under the light of the bonfire.
At this time, Xue 'er was extremely happy. Although she also had some nice clothes, none of them were as beautiful as this.
But of course, even the best clothes in the mortal world were not as beautiful as this. Furthermore, this was something that had been carefully prepared by a favored demoness.
Gu Zheng was also momentarily stunned. Although he had seen countless beauties in his life, at this moment, he was still attracted to Xue 'er. As expected of a little vixen, she was born with the ability to charm people.
Xue 'er was a bit embarrassed by Gu Zheng's gaze, and a faint wine red color appeared on her cheeks.
"Cough cough." Gu Zheng dryly coughed a few times. What kind of beauty hadn't he seen before? He couldn't lose his composure.
"Xue 'er, sit." Gu Zheng gestured for her to sit. He then handed over the fragrant wild boar leg that was roasting over the bonfire.
Xue 'er obediently received it and took a small bite. She instantly felt her taste buds fill with a delicious aroma. It was oily but not greasy, and the meat was tender and fragrant. She had never tasted such delicious meat before.
Not bad. Gu Zheng was filled with confidence in his own cooking.
"How old are you this year?" Gu Zheng casually asked as he looked at Xue 'er, who was struggling with the wild boar leg.
Xue 'er was caught off guard and immediately choked. Gu Zheng hurriedly handed her a new waterskin. Xue' er tilted her head back and gulped down a large mouthful of water.
"In response to young master Gu's question, Xue 'er is 142 years old this year."
"Don't be so formal. I'm not some old antique." Gu Zheng waved his hand. "Relax. How about this, you can be my personal maid."
The somewhat naive Xue 'er believed him. She tilted her head and thought for a moment, then smiled happily.
"Yes, young master."
Xue 'er ignored her manners and began to eat in large mouthfuls. It's so delicious! I want more! That was what she was thinking at this moment.
Gu Zheng smiled and shook his head. Looking at this somewhat naive little girl, he felt that some things were just an act. No wonder they didn't look alike.
Well, Xue 'er's current age was about sixteen or seventeen in human terms. She could be considered a little girl.
"Mm. Xue 'er, can you tell me your story?" Gu Zheng was very curious about what kind of energy it took to create such a virtuous person.
Xue 'er's expression was somewhat gloomy. She seemed to have thought of something, and a smile appeared on her face.
Slowly, as the light from the bonfire dimmed, the large piece of food was finished. Xue 'er was already lying on the bedding that had been prepared beforehand.
Looking at Xue 'er, who still had tears in the corners of her eyes, Gu Zheng understood Xue' er's background.
She was also a pitiful person. Simply put, she used to be an orphan and wandered around Eastwood Valley until she was seriously injured and accidentally ran into the Fox Demon.
The Fox Demon took her in and gave her the name Xue 'er. She worked hard to cultivate and when she reached the third stage of inner strength, the Fox Demon gave her a Form Transformation Pill. He wanted her to go to the human world and help him contact his old fellow disciples. They had all accidentally barged in, and the Fox Demon wanted them to go out and find the Big Goblin to help him escape.
But many years later, the messages that came back were all to no avail. There were even some that disappeared completely.
Later, Xue 'er would come over to comfort him and pick herbs every once in a while.
Before her Form Transformation, Xue 'er had always been hazy. After her Form Transformation, she met a pair of kind-hearted old people who were close to her.
The old people were doctors, and their medical skills were excellent. They had tried to help the poor and often taught Xue 'er to be kind. Every day, Xue' er would help out at the clinic and learn medical skills.
Even when the couple passed away a year ago, Xue 'er insisted on treating others at the clinic, continuing the old people's instructions.
By the time the Fox Demon found out, it was already too late. It was already too late to reverse the situation, so it could only let Xue 'er go.
Gu Zheng could imagine a single woman guarding a clinic. Even if she was a monster with some strength, with her personality, she would still suffer a lot.
Gu Zheng added a few more pieces of firewood, ensuring that the bonfire would burn until the next day.
He had the demon herbs, but he still needed some supplementary materials. Some of them were difficult to find, but the preparations he had made before were enough.
After all, after eating the medicine that he had carefully prepared, it would temporarily lower one's cultivation. He had to slowly adjust it to the best state.
Just like that, a peaceful night passed.
The next day, at dawn, Xue 'er was woken up by an alluring fragrance.
Seeing that Xue 'er had woken up, Gu Zheng smiled and said, "Hurry up and eat. Eat well and we'll be on our way."
Yesterday, they had agreed to return to Xue 'er's clinic. Xue' er's clinic was in Anhua Nation's capital, which was about a day's journey to the northwest.
It was very close to the border, but very far from Jiali Nation.
After wolfing down the food, Gu Zheng brought a satisfied Xue 'er and continued on their way to the capital.
They were not in a hurry, and they advanced at a steady pace.
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"Do you see that? Hurry up and surrender, and I'll guarantee your safety." A tall bandit on a horse yelled, "Otherwise, this will be your end."
The bandit pointed at a few corpses on the ground, and a few people wailing on the ground. It seemed that there had been a battle, and the bandits had won.
The caravan did not expect to encounter bandits so close to the capital, and this was a path that they had to pass through. The old consul was sweating profusely. In the past few years, no bandits had dared to rob near the capital. If they were found out, they would definitely face the wrath of the king.
If there were bandits near the capital, how could the somewhat timid royal family not be afraid? If they went out … they would definitely offer a huge reward and an army to eliminate them.
The thin layer of guards around them did not give the consul a sense of security. Looking at the trembling nurses, he was disappointed by their fighting strength.
Unfortunately, the people who had tried to break out of the encirclement had failed, and now they could only defend.
Although there were only twenty bandits, they still surrounded the caravan of fifty people. It could not be helped. Most of the people in the caravan were ordinary people, and even the guards were only slightly stronger than ordinary people.
Who would have thought that they would encounter bandits?
"Hurry up if you don't want to die." A cold voice sounded out. A skinny guy glanced at the caravan with a cold gaze. Anyone who met his gaze would feel a bone-piercing coldness, causing them to shudder.
The bandits did not dare to delay for too long. After all, they were too close to the capital, and there would be people patrolling regularly.
The skinny leader used his eyes to signal his subordinates to continue intimidating them. After all, it was better to reduce the number of casualties. If they really surrendered, humph. A glint flashed in the leader's eyes. The right to life and death was in his hands. It was not up to them.
All the bandits got on their horses and were ready to attack at any moment.
"Leader Wang, should we kill one to warn the others?" One of the men pointed at the wounded on the ground.
The leader named Wang Lei shook his head slowly. He was keenly aware that the caravan was about to collapse.
At this time, everyone in the caravan looked at the consul. None of them wanted to continue fighting. Their comrades were wailing in front of them. If they did not receive timely treatment, they would die.
Now, the consul's clothes were soaked, and sweat poured down like it was free.
He did not dare to surrender. The others might be fine, but he would definitely be in trouble.
Time passed slowly. To the caravan, every second felt like a year.
Just as Wang Lei was about to raise his hand and give the order to attack, one of his men suddenly shouted.
"Someone is coming over there."
Everyone's attention was attracted to the team that was coming from the side of the hill not far away.
As they got closer, everyone could see them clearly.
A handsome man and a young girl, one big and one small, slowly walked over, as if they did not see the scene in the distance. They were still calmly walking over.
No one knew what the young man said, but the young girl's bell-like voice vaguely traveled over with the wind.
The people in the caravan who were looking forward to it lowered their heads in dejection. It seemed that the young man was going to be unlucky.
Wang Lei narrowed his eyes. His heart was a little unsettled. He could clearly feel that the young girl was not weaker than him. In fact, she was even stronger than him. The young man, on the other hand, looked like an ordinary person who posed no threat.
"Could it be a trap?" Wang Lei thought. His meticulous plan could not have been leaked. More importantly, if he could not complete this task, he would not be able to escape death.
He shuddered when he thought of what that important person had said to him. That person could kill him as easily as killing an ant.
He cursed himself fiercely. If he had known this would happen, he would not have wasted time. There was no other choice now. He had to kill all the witnesses.
He had to strike first to gain the upper hand. He had to end this quickly.
"Go, go together!" Wang Lei shouted angrily. He called out to his men and was ready to attack together. He did not care about anything else.
More than 20 mounted bandits turned their horses around, raised their sabers high, and rushed over. The leader of the mounted bandits hid at the back, waiting for an opportunity to make a move. He wanted to take advantage of the opponent's weakness to severely injure or kill him.
As long as he could take down the young girl, everything would be fine.
Gu Zheng narrowed his eyes and looked at the opposite side. There was no ripple in his heart.
Except for one Level 3 Internal Force expert, the others were all ordinary people, but stronger and crueler.
When the merchants saw that there was no one watching over here, they hurriedly pulled the wounded back for treatment. Some people looked at the consul, hoping to escape together. Others simply abandoned the goods and ran directly to the capital.
Anyway, they were all temporary teams. When disaster struck, they would all fly separately.
No one saw a flash of disdain in the consul's eyes. If Ma Fei won, two legs could outrun four legs.
However, most of them could think of the same thing. They stayed where they were and looked into the distance.
The fate of everyone here would be decided there.
But this time, it was scary but not dangerous. The consul breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
Looking at the young man behind him, who was about 20 years old, who did not change his expression, the old man praised him in his heart. No wonder he was a member of the royal family. His courage was different.
The young man clearly felt that the old man was relaxed. He was puzzled.
"You told me before that he looked like an immortal. Could it be him?"
"Yes, it's definitely fine." The old man had a look of certainty. This old man was the one who persuaded Gu Zheng to leave at the restaurant.
The mounted bandits had overestimated themselves and wanted to kill Gu Zheng. The old man was the first to not believe it. In a short time, his methods had spread throughout the small town.
Those bandits who were full of confidence kept increasing their speed in the charge, wanting to kill Ma Fei with a photo.
A purple figure rushed forward. Holding a black wooden stick in her hand, Xue Er dashed in from the middle.
Like a hungry tiger in a flock of sheep, every time she waved her weapon, a mounted bandit would be sent flying to the left and right. It was unknown whether they were dead or alive.
"Bang, bang!"
Seeing that half of his men had fallen in just a few seconds, Wng Lei could not hold back anymore. He rushed forward and swung his sword at Xue Er, who was still in mid-air.
Xue Er had been paying attention to him for a long time. When she saw him coming, she calmly took out her wooden stick to block him.
In just a short time, the two sides had exchanged several blows.
In the end, Xue Er took advantage of the force in her hand and flipped in the air. With a light kick, she sent a mounted bandit flying.
Xue Er directly pierced through the ranks of the mounted bandits. The remaining mounted bandits pulled their horses in fear and stared at Xue Er, who was standing in the middle. They pulled their horses around but did not dare to go forward.
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