Chapter 21

It turned out that Yan Chixia, following his master's orders, came south to seek the White Cloud Daoist. On his way through Wuzhou, he met the scholar Ning Caichen at the Lansi Temple, and also encountered Nie Xiaoxian and the tree demon grandmother. He rescued Ning Caichen, which took him quite a bit of time.

When he finally arrived at the White Cloud Temple, the White Cloud Daoist had already left for a journey. Yan Chixia lingered in the area for a few days, coincidentally encountering a demonic snake that had come out to hunt after the White Cloud Daoist's departure. At that time, the demonic snake was devouring humans, and it was met by the righteous Yan Chixia, leading to a fierce battle. The demonic snake, unable to match Yan Chixia, fled back into the mountains.

Yan Chixia pursued the demonic snake all the way here, only to be blocked by the Ning brothers. He inwardly cursed his bad luck. Although Ning Wuque repeatedly invited Yan Chixia to travel with him, Yan Chixia, determined to slay the demonic snake, firmly declined and stepped into the vast mountains under the night sky.

Watching Yan Chixia's departing figure, Ning Wuque recalled the story of "A Chinese Ghost Story." After rescuing Ning Caichen, the tree demon grandmother had led out the Black Mountain Old Demon. Yan Chixia hadn't mentioned the Black Mountain Old Demon, which meant that Yan Chixia would likely encounter Ning Caichen, who was on his way to the capital for the imperial exams.

"Cousin, do you think there are really demons and ghosts in this world?" Ning Wushuang, with a kind face, had a hint of excitement in his eyes as he looked at Ning Wuque. When he and Ning Bo Wu came out, they had also seen the large python slithering into the mountains and heard Yan Chixia's words, which made him feel a surge of excitement.

"Even if there are demons and ghosts, why are you so excited? Do you want the demons and ghosts to eat you?" Ning Wuque glared at Ning Wushuang, but then thought that Ning Wushuang was still a sixteen-year-old boy, naturally curious about many things, so it wasn't surprising.

To be honest, Ning Wuque was also very curious. He wanted to experience this fascinating world, but he also understood the importance of strength.

Without strength, like Ning Caichen, a mere scholar, unable to protect the woman he loved, needing Yan Chixia's help?

Or like his previous life, unable to protect his own family?

Tonight, seeing the demonic snake and Yan Chixia, Ning Wuque understood the cruelty of this world even more.

"If there are demons, then there must be immortals and deities, right? Cousin, we can pursue the path of immortality. Think about it, all the emperors of the world seek immortals and ask for the Dao, hoping for eternal life. This shows that immortals are even more powerful than emperors." Ning Wushuang was excited, his fists clenched, as if he had found a dream.

Ning Wuque fell silent for a moment. Yes, immortals and deities are eternal, and countless mortals strive to seek them. It wasn't surprising that Ning Wushuang thought this way.

Suddenly, Ning Wushuang looked at Ning Wuque and, gathering his courage, asked, "Cousin, are you a demon?"

"Huh?" Ning Wuque looked at Ning Wushuang with confusion, feeling somewhat shocked.

"On the 15th, Father asked me to find you. Outside your house, I saw you turn into a silver wolf demon. I was very scared and ran back. Then you chased me and left five claw marks on my back. But I didn't tell anyone. Cousin, are you a demon?"

At this moment, Ning Wushuang's eyes showed a hint of shrewdness. Ning Wuque realized that his cousin, despite his honest appearance, had a sharp mind. Perhaps, when he went to chase the demonic snake, it was Ning Wushuang who had asked Ning Bo Wu to block Yan Chixia.

On the mountain, the winter chill still lingered. Ning Wushuang licked his dry lips, his eyes showing a hint of madness. After the 15th of the first month, he had been thinking about how to take a different path from ordinary people.

Ambition, everyone has it. Ning Wushuang had always been a person who refused to be mediocre. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been in conflict with Ning Wuque.

Ning Wuque's reappearance showed him a path, and Yan Chixia and the demonic snake confirmed his belief that this world had demons, immortals, and deities. He had seen Ning Wuque transform, and the claw marks on his body were a vivid memory.

"Since you know I'm a demon, aren't you afraid I might kill you?" Ning Wuque stood with his hands behind his back, speaking calmly.

Ning Wushuang's dark face broke into a smile. Ning Wuque's words were an admission of his identity. He said, "Teacher said you still have half human blood."

Teacher? Ning Wuque thought of Ning Feng. It was Ning Feng who had sent Ning Wushuang to find him.

Ning Wuque looked at Ning Wushuang, and suddenly, a sharp claw appeared at Ning Wushuang's neck. The sharp nails could easily slice through his neck with a light touch.

Ning Wushuang's expression didn't change. He looked at Ning Wuque with burning eyes, his dream of seeking the Dao.

"To hear the Dao in the morning, to die in the evening is enough!"

Slowly, a smile appeared on Ning Wuque's lips, followed by a loud laugh. He retracted his right hand and walked toward the mountain temple.

"To hear the Dao in the morning, to die in the evening? Hahaha..."

Ning Wushuang, with a heart for the Dao, showed wisdom, courage, and boldness. Although somewhat naive, Ning Wuque felt that Ning Wushuang would one day be his right-hand man.

"Hahaha..." Seeing Ning Wuque leave, Ning Wushuang's heart finally relaxed. Cold wind blew through his back, and sweat had soaked his clothes, but he still laughed loudly, knowing he had made the right bet.

Ning Bo Wu laughed, his face also showing excitement. Battling Yan Chixia was a significant experience for him, who had never fought before.

Inside the mountain temple, next to the fallen mountain god statue, Ning Wuque sat cross-legged. His face alternated between red, green, and purple, and a mist of qi sweat rose from his head.

It was already late at night. Ning Wushuang leaned against the temple door, guarding it for Ning Wuque, occasionally glancing at him with envy. Ning Bo Wu, full of energy, had gone into the mountains to hunt.

To be on the safe side, after being open with Ning Wushuang, Ning Wuque had taken the demonic snake's gallbladder. Inside his body, a purple-green demonic force spread from the gallbladder, being absorbed by the demonic force transformed by the "Xuan Yin Jue." A silver-white demonic force circulated through the meridians opened by the "Xuan Yin Jue." For every bit of demonic force that overflowed, Ning Wuque's demonic force grew stronger.

As his demonic force grew, the transformed silver-white demonic force slowly seeped into Ning Wuque's red heart. This was a very slow process. The "Tai Yin Jue" cultivated the five organs and six腑 (viscera), the most vulnerable parts of the body. The transformation by the "Tai Yin Jue" was just the initial stage, making Ning Wuque's body capable of withstanding more violent demonic forces.

Ning Wuque's mind was completely focused on his heart. The demonic force penetrated the heart like a fine cloth, slowly occupying each bubble. As the demonic force in the gallbladder disappeared, Ning Wuque's heart suddenly trembled.

The heart, the abode of the spirit, is the ruler of fire. The pericardium is the minister of fire, acting on behalf of the ruler.

A red light bloomed from Ning Wuque's heart, clear and translucent, emitting a faint glow. The light even penetrated his skin, making the seated Ning Wuque emit a red glow.

A warmth instantly spread throughout his body, making Ning Wuque feel as if he were next to a warm stove, completely warm.

ps: All the extra chapters this week will be moved to next week. This week, there will be two updates. Although the collection didn't break through last night, I still added an extra chapter. One extra chapter for recommendations, one for apprentices, making up for the three chapters owed. I will try my best to write more and burst next week. I ask for your recommendations and collections, thank you, fellow Daoists.

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