I am a full-level celestial master, you let me enter the strange talk of rules?

Chen Wen was taken aback by the question. He scratched his head, thought seriously for a moment, and then said somewhat embarrassedly, "The purpose... hehe, I really can't think of any lofty reason right now."
I was thinking that if I had some skills, I could help anyone in the village who encountered strange things or were harmed by mountain spirits. Everyone has always taken care of me and helped me; I wanted to do something, to be a useful person to my fellow villagers.

His reasons were simple and straightforward. He did not pursue immortality or crave the power that comes with it; he simply wanted to give back to his neighbors and protect the land that nurtured him.

After listening, Zhang Yangqing nodded slightly.

That's not a bad thing.

Chen Wen is simple, kind, and good-natured. Moreover, he possesses the special bloodline of the "Mountain Guardian Clan," which makes him naturally close to the mountain and forest veins, allowing him to cultivate much more smoothly than ordinary people.

Zhang Yangqing said, "Okay, once this matter is completely resolved, if I have time, I will teach you some basic introductory techniques and breathing exercises. As for how far you can go, that depends on yourself."

Upon hearing this, Chen Wen was overjoyed and almost jumped for joy, bowing repeatedly: "Thank you, Brother Zhang! Thank you so much! I will definitely study hard!"

Although Chen Wen was very excited, he did not know that receiving personal instruction from Zhang Yangqing was something that countless cultivators dreamed of.

The strange beasts in this mountain range could never have imagined that Zhang Yangqing's casual teaching would bring them such a nightmare.

The two talked all the way and finally arrived at the area that Chen Wen had mentioned.

This is a remote and untouched place deep in the Changbai Mountains, surrounded by ancient trees and vines, with a primitive and wild atmosphere permeating the air.

According to Zhang Yangqing's description and Chen Wen's memory, the cave where the old Celestial Master suppressed the demon was located below a steep cliff in front of them.

However, as soon as he approached this area, Zhang Yangqing frowned slightly.

"Something's not right," he whispered.

Chen Wen also felt a chill: "Brother Zhang, what's wrong? It feels colder and more gloomy here than before."

Zhang Yangqing did not speak, but instead released part of his divine sense to perceive.

According to the eldest brother, this area should have been almost completely purified by Master's Cleansing Sword, leaving only a faint, neutral, and peaceful aura of righteous sword energy.

But now, the air is filled with a mixed and cold demonic aura, and there is even a trace of a strange energy that is more obscure, chaotic and full of negative emotions!

"The demonic energy is reviving? And there are strange creatures lurking around?" Zhang Yangqing's eyes turned cold.

At this moment, Chen Wen was terrified. He wasn't afraid of any demons or monsters, but rather of the pure displeasure in Zhang Yangqing's eyes.

Seeing this, Chen Wen felt that someone was about to be in trouble!
Meanwhile, on the other side.

Led by the two fox demons, Xiao Xuan also arrived at a secluded valley.

Deep in the valley, there is a rather large and antique-style building complex, with blue bricks and gray tiles, flying eaves and brackets, like an ancient manor hidden in the mountains.

Although it was late at night, the manor was decorated with lanterns and colorful ribbons, creating a festive atmosphere.

However, this festive atmosphere seemed particularly eerie in the quiet valley at night.

The glow of red lanterns illuminated the carved window frames and the tightly closed doors, from which the faint sounds of string and wind instruments could be heard, mixed with some inhuman, shrill laughter.

We've arrived at the Fox Family Manor.

The wedding of the fox-spirited young lady and her eerie son-in-law seems to be underway.

Xiao Xuan's goal was to investigate the situation thoroughly before deciding how to proceed.

He didn't intend to alert the possible supernatural beings and the entire Fox Clan from the outset. If they escaped, they would be difficult to catch in these mountains. Xiao Xuan suppressed his pure Dao Qi, which belonged to human cultivators, and instead simulated a strange energy fluctuation that was cold, chaotic, yet not purely evil, enveloping himself and Xiao Wan.

In this way, in the perception of those fox demons and strange creatures, the two of them seemed to be two of the same kind with special forms and strange auras.

As for the two foxes that had been temporarily transformed by enlightenment, Xiao Xuan simply adjusted their auras to make them look more like ordinary fox demons with slightly higher cultivation levels.

"Take us in and tell them we are guests from afar who have come to offer our congratulations."

Xiao Xuan gave instructions to the two foxes, his voice calm but carrying an unquestionable tone of command.

Bringing Xiao Wan along has both advantages and disadvantages.

The advantage lies in the fact that Xiao Wan has a grudge against the fox family and has been active in this area for a long time. She knows some inside information and can serve as a source of information to prevent the two foxes from lying and setting a trap.

With him around, the two foxes wouldn't dare to say anything reckless. After all, Xiao Xuan wasn't a local and wasn't very clear about the situation, so it was safest to keep something in reserve.

The downside is that her very existence is an unstable factor; if she were to turn against us or be exposed at a crucial moment, it could cause trouble.

To be on the safe side, before entering the manor, Xiao Xuan secretly planted an extremely hidden but powerful soul restriction deep within the primordial spirits of the three demons.

The moment he has a thought, the restriction will activate, and these three monsters will be instantly annihilated, with no chance of resistance.

This is both a deterrent and a means.

You have to understand, these are all monsters with ulterior motives, how could they possibly trust each other so much after just meeting?

So, led cautiously by the two foxes, Xiao Xuan and Xiao Wan swaggered toward the gate of the Fox Family Manor.

The guards at the entrance were two male fox demons who had fully transformed into human form and were dressed in ancient servants' attire. Their eyes were sharp and their noses twitched slightly, as if they were sniffing out the presence of anyone who came.

When the guard fox demon saw that the two people leading the way were his own two juniors, and behind them were two guests with strange auras whose strengths and weaknesses were hard to discern, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, but he did not immediately stop or question them.

Recently, due to the young lady's wedding, the head of the family did invite many special guests, including some who had strange auras and were not to be trifled with.

The fox demon guarding Xiao Xuan and Xiao Wan looked them over carefully a few more times before finally stepping aside and bowing, saying, "Honored guests, please come in. The wedding ceremony will be held in the front hall later."

Xiao Xuan nodded calmly, and led Xiao Wan and the two foxes who were guiding them into the eerie manor hidden deep in the mountains.

The interior of the manor is more spacious than the exterior, with pavilions, terraces, rockeries, and flowing water, reminiscent of the grandeur of an ancient wealthy family.

But upon closer inspection, many buildings were in disrepair, with cobwebs growing in the corners and under the eaves, moss growing on the bluestone paths, and a faint, lingering fox odor mixed with a musty smell permeating the air.

The glow of the large red lanterns cast an unreal and eerie veil over everything.

The sounds of traditional Chinese string and wind instruments drifted faintly from the direction of the front hall, mixed with some sharp, inhuman laughter and conversation, adding to the eeriness.

Xiao Xuan did not go to the front hall to join the commotion, but instead had the two foxes lead him to a relatively quiet corner away from the noise.

"You two, take me to where your young lady is staying," Xiao Xuan ordered directly.

Upon hearing this, the two foxes' expressions changed instantly, revealing hesitation and fear.

Xiao Xuan's eyes turned slightly cold, and the eerie aura emanating from his body suddenly intensified, carrying a chilling pressure: "I'm not discussing this with you, understand?" (End of Chapter)