Swing the sword at the future female devil

Chapter 406 Xie Cangling, you're so powerful!
Taiqing has finally made a move? Duan Huaige's spirits lifted upon hearing this, and he asked, "What's going on? Tell me in detail."

After being beaten so badly by the Great Ginger Witch last time, is she finally recovered and ready to cause trouble again?
Qin Shuangjiang relayed the movements and routes of the demoness monitored by the military to Duan Huaige. She had been traveling from Jiangnan all the way to the northwest, and at one point even considered changing her route to the Chan Sect, but for some reason she gave up in the end.

Duan Huaige was puzzled upon hearing this: "The military has already detected Tai Qing's movements, so why don't they intercept her directly?"

"The military can only vaguely sense her movement route by the murderous aura on her body. To truly intercept her, it would be impossible unless powerful figures from various sects, such as the current Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain, joined forces."

"If Taiqing is determined to leave and is willing to suffer some damage for it, then no one can do anything to her. Just like last time when she self-destructed the secondary banner... even Jiang Xiyu couldn't stop her, could she?"

Duan Huaige thought to herself, "Are you sure Da Jiang can't be stopped? I feel like she doesn't want to waste time and energy trying to stop her at all. She just wants to make you and Yan Qiuxi look like cowards in front of her so she can get her revenge."

"Heading northwest towards Kunlun Ruins... Frost's Descent, I think about this..."

"Could it be that she's planning to go back to Kunlun Ruins for the New Year? After all, it's already the 28th of the lunar year. Even a demoness is human; she'd inevitably feel homesick. And it just so happens that she appeared from Kunlun Ruins..."

Qin Shuangjiang: "..."

"Ahem... Shuangjiang, look at you, I was just trying to lighten the mood with a joke..." Duan Huaige said, "I think we shouldn't rush to investigate her going to Kunlun Ruins, because she'll go sooner or later anyway. But why she changed her route to the Chan sect and then canceled it is something worth examining..."

It is known that there is a fragment of the "Map of Mountains and Rivers" within the Zen sect, and retrieving the power within the fragment can help Taiqing restore its fighting strength and reshape its imperial body... Her sudden change of course may have the following possibilities:

The first possibility is that what she wanted in Zen Buddhism is no longer available.

The second possibility is that she suddenly discovers something even more important that she needs to get her hands on immediately.

Third, Taiqing, who has no sense of direction, took the wrong turn.

If it were Little Jiang the Great Demon King who did such a thing, then Duan Huaige would undoubtedly choose the third option. But after all, she is an ancient demoness, so Duan Huaige still has to show her some respect.

"Has the military made any arrangements at the entrance to Kunlun Ruins?"

“Of course, the secrets of Kunlun Ruins are of utmost importance. It’s practically impossible for Taiqing to force her way in, but… she has other ways to feign an attack while secretly advancing.” Qin Shuangjiang frowned and said, “Last time the Celestial Master’s Mansion’s grand formation fell, it was because she borrowed Zhang Zhiyao’s body.”

Duan Huaige pondered for a long time upon hearing this, thinking to himself, "Indeed, what's meant to be will be. I've been trying to avoid the military and Kunlun Ruins, but Taiqing is determined to take me there..."

Could it be that she also sensed something and wanted to correct the timeline to break the deadlock?

The best way to change one's fate is not to fight against it at every turn, but to find hope in fleeting opportunities. Duan Huaige understood this well, so he wasn't entirely opposed to going to Kunlun Ruins. However, he still needed to make some preparations.

“The military witnessed the fall of the Celestial Master’s Mansion last time, so they are somewhat wary of Taiqing’s inner demon possession,” Duan Huaige said. “I plan to go to the Zen sect first to see if the fragments of the Jiangshan Sheji Tu are still there.”

Of course, I'll also help Qiuqiu super evolve so that she can obtain the Dao of Cause and Effect and become more assertive.

"As for going to Kunlun Ruins, let's talk about that after we get the fragment of the Jiangshan Sheji Tu from the Zen sect."

Right now, Duan Huaige and Taiqing are essentially developing their strength together, focusing on farming gold. The more fragments they acquire, the higher their chances of winning. If the imperial court were willing to give all the fragments they've collected to Duan Huaige, then resealing the demoness Taiqing... might actually be worth a try.

"By the way, when are you arriving in Jiangnan? Do you want me to pick you up?" Duan Huaige asked again. "We can go directly to the Zen sect after we finish celebrating the New Year in Jiangnan."

"I've arrived," Qin Shuangjiang said softly. "I don't know why, but you didn't answer my calls...?"

"Um... I was so focused on my cultivation that I didn't notice."

Dual cultivation can be considered a form of spiritual practice, right? My buddy was busy using ginger as a side dish while keeping an eye on Xiao Xie, who was in a green tea-like state, so he didn't have time to look at his phone.

Duan Huaige unconsciously wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, thinking to himself that being a man is hard, being a scumbag is even harder... Maintaining so many wings at the same time without them exploding is just too much of a test.

"I'll come pick you up right away!"

……

On the other side, Little Jiang the Great Demon King turned back, stood at the door but hesitated to push it open and enter.

Because she was afraid. She was afraid to face Xie Cangling—her once most trusted best friend.

On one hand, Xiao Jiang told herself: Cang Ling did nothing wrong; it was just a matter of chance that things turned out this way. But on the other hand, Xiao Jiang couldn't help but feel annoyed, thinking: Even if I am 99% wrong, doesn't Xie Cang Ling bear 1% of the blame?
Even gods suffer from being beaten and chopped, if you resist even a little... I'd have a reason to exonerate you.

What? You're saying Cang Ling also likes Xiao Duan, so there's no reason for her to resist? Well, I don't care... at least... at least you should make Xiao Duan wear it! Now I have to come back and ask you if it's a safe time!

After much deliberation, Xiao Jiang finally knocked on the door. Xiao Xie, who was fast asleep inside, heard the sound and slowly woke up. She found herself sore all over, as if she had been tormented to the point of collapse. She was too lazy to even move a finger.

What's wrong with me?
Xie Cangling blinked her innocent eyes, somewhat confused. She seemed to remember that she had been refining a magic weapon with Huai Ge, and then... she drank some alcohol?
After she and Duan Huaige had cultivated together and worked up a sweat, plus a nap, the effects of the alcohol had completely dissipated. The innocent and socially awkward Xiao Xie was back online, utterly bewildered by the situation before her.

The air was still filled with the scent of photinia. She wrinkled her delicate nose and heard Xiao Jiang outside calling her. She quickly opened the restriction left by Duan Huaige and got up to open the door.

Hiss... wait a minute...

Xiao Xie couldn't help but gasp in pain... She swayed as she stood up halfway and sat back down. She stood there blankly, somewhat lost and confused, and after a long while, she said with a hint of grievance:
"Xi Yu... my legs are numb and I can't stand up... come in by yourself."

Xiao Jiang: ?
You little green tea b*tch, bragging about how hard you tried to get my attention just now, huh!

Is your leg numb? You're clearly implying that I'm being misled!

Jiang Xiyu's face immediately turned cold: "Hmph, Xie Cangling, you have quite the airs. You haven't even become the official wife yet, and you're already showing off your power!"

(End of this chapter)