I'm Ximen Qing, living in a ghost story!

Yan'er was enlightened by the fox demon Bai Heng more than seventy years ago. At that time, Bai Heng had just lost his wife and was pursuing the art of communicating with the spirits day and night.

He wanted to bring his wife, A-Wu, back from the underworld.

Therefore, he needs an assistant.

And so, Yan'er transformed from a little sparrow into a demon.

She was named "Yan'er" because A-Wu likes swallows.

Unfortunately, the climate in the Fox Kingdom of Mount Tai is too cold for swallows to fly in.

Later, after decades of living and working together, Yan'er gradually grew from an innocent little girl into a mid-stage acquired fairy.

Don't think it's slow. Cultivation among demons is just this slow, and Yan'er's aptitude is among the worst.

As time went by, Bai Heng's longing for A Wu seemed to have been buried deep in his heart, and he returned to his former image as a handsome and refined young man.

With its demonic power comparable to that of a primordial Yin deity, it holds a pivotal position in the Fox Kingdom despite its three-tailed status.

But the changes all happened a year ago.

"That day, the sky was dark. I remember the mountains seemed to move. Master... Bai Heng went deep into the Tai Mountains. He was gone for a long time. When he came back, he became this paranoid. He even said that he had found a way to revive A Wu."

"Deep in the Tai Mountains?" Ximen Qing interrupted her and asked.

At the same time, he looked at Yan Chixia, who was listening attentively. Didn't this big-bearded man say that he had been to the depths of Mount Tai?

"Yes! That's where he came from! That's how he became like that, I'm absolutely sure I remember correctly!"

Yan'er, with tears welling up in her eyes, naturally leaned on Yu Jing's shoulder.

The goddess was in his arms, making Yu Jing, the little fan, grin from ear to ear. He was incredibly gentle and tender.

Ximen Qing pressed further, "Didn't he reveal who gave him the method?"

"No!"

Yan'er shook her head, then scratched her head before replying uncertainly, "Wait! There seems to be something Bai Heng always said about going to Black Mountain to bring A-Wu back after it's all done..."

"Black Mountain!" ×3

Ximen Qing exclaimed in surprise.

At the same time, Zhou Chun and Yan Chixia also shouted together.

The three of them moved almost in sync.

The others looked bewildered. Nie Xiaoqian leaned against Zhou Qingyun beside her and asked in a low voice, "Where is Black Mountain? Is it very powerful?"

"I don't know!" Zhou Qingyun shook her head, equally bewildered.

She'd never heard of it either!

Judging from Father's and Senior Yan's reactions, it must be something extraordinary.

But—why are you reacting so strongly, kid?

She looked at Ximen Qing.

At this moment, Yan Chixia had already put away his sword case and, together with Zhou Chun, came to Yan'er's side.

Before Yu Jing could say anything more, Ximen Qing grabbed him, grabbed his hand, and locked him to the side.

"The Black Mountain Demon?"

Zhou Chun stared at the sparrow spirit in front of him as if he were looking at something terrifying.

Yan'er didn't know what had happened either, and could only nod blankly.

"Old Yan, it seems you'll have to go to Mount Tai again!" Zhou Chun turned his head and stroked his chin.

"Yes! I will go! I also need to send a letter to Mount Shu!"

Yan Chixia muttered to himself.

"I'll do it. Master Miaoyi of Mount Shu forged flying swords in the East Sea back then, and I have some connections with him!"

"The Mysterious One Master Qi Shuming?" Yan Chixia asked in surprise.

This is the current head of the Shushan Sect.

"Exactly!" Zhou Chun nodded.

"Oh, right, that kid!"

Yan Chixia suddenly seemed to realize something and looked at Ximen Qing beside him: "Your performance just now, could it be that you also know the location of Black Mountain?"

"I don't know, but I've heard the name Black Mountain Demon from that tree demon in Guobei County."

Ximen Qing waved his hand, shifting the blame to the Tree Demon Granny, and while speaking, he told Chunmei to go to his room to retrieve the Tree Demon Granny's remains.

"Guobei County!"

Zhou Chun and Yan Chixia exchanged a glance, both seeing seriousness in each other's eyes.

"It seems Qingzhou has been targeted by something. Heh, Zhou Laosan, there's no time to lose. We must write to Master Miaoyi of Mount Shu now! They have no choice but to take action!"

Yan Chixia was resolute.

"Okay! I'll go right now!" Zhou Chun didn't hesitate and pushed the door open, not even seeing his daughter Zhou Qingyun's gesture.

"Boy, I remember you said before that you wanted to go back to Guobei County?" Yan Chixia looked at Ximen Qing.

"right!"

"No problem. A great calamity is about to begin, and someone like you is ready to step in! Get ready! I, Yan Chixia, assure you, as long as you remain in Qingzhou City, your family will be safe!"

Yan Chixia patted him on the shoulder.

This action gave Ximen Qing a bad feeling.

What?!

Why do I feel like I'm about to become a martyr?

Could it be that the Black Mountain Demon in this world has become stronger? He remembered that in the movie from his previous life, it was just a broken rock.

However, before Ximen Qing could ask any questions, Yan Chixia had already pushed open the door and come out.

He stayed here before to take care of Shi Zhipu, but now that there are bigger things to do, he can't stay any longer.

As for the rest, he believed that Ximen Qing could handle it well.

With just a few words, the two Yin God True Persons left one after another, which Yan'er herself found a bit unbelievable.

Yu Jing, who was being manipulated by Ximen Qing, struggled incessantly.

"Oh, right! Sorry, Brother Yu, I forgot about you."

Ximen Qing was startled and released Jing Song.

"Brother Ximen, you scared me to death just now!"

After Yu Jing broke free, he quickly got up and ran to Yan'er's side, asking her how she was doing before looking at Ximen Qing.

At that moment, Zhou Qingyun arrived in front of him and asked, "What's going on with the Black Mountain Demon?"

"Well..."

Ximen Qing had not yet spoken.

Old Master Shilou, supported by Changting and General Hu, stepped forward and said:

"If I am not mistaken, it should be the Black Mountain Demon Emperor, the Ghost Lord who died unjustly in the underworld and once ruled under the command of the Blood Demon of the Netherworld."

"Why are there both Ghost Lords and Demon Emperors?"

Zhou Qingyun looked at the stone building in confusion.

"This old man doesn't know, but our family records state that this Black Mountain Demon is a first-rate evil spirit, half-demon and half-ghost, whose birth brings devastation to the world! There are very few cultivators in the world who can rival him! I never expected such a major event to occur in Qingzhou!"

Shi Lou had two tear tracks on his face, clearly from crying for Shi Zhipu. His voice was hoarse, making him sound even more sorrowful.

"Then my father..."

Only then did Nie Xiaoqian realize what was happening, her face turning pale. If it was so dangerous, then what about Nie Yunhai, who was left in Guobei County...?

The atmosphere was somber. Seeing this, Ximen Qing had no choice but to step forward and say, "No need to be pessimistic. With Senior Yan and Senior Zhou here! With us here! We will definitely be safe and sound!"

"That's right! Brother Ximen's magical powers are superb; he will surely turn misfortune into good fortune!"

"That's right! Immortal Master Ximen was able to subdue the fox demon, and he will surely be able to protect the people of Qingzhou once again!"

Yu Jing and General Hu jumped out to give him a pep talk.

However, Ximen Qing did not respond. Instead, he turned his gaze to the girl Yan'er, his eyes flashing like lightning.

"Miss Yan'er? Is there anything else to say?"

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