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

"Hahaha! Interesting! You're quite observant, kid. I'll take your praise and play the role of an expert for once! But I wonder, what kind of demon are you looking for?"

The old man stroked his white beard, a relaxed expression on his face, and asked what kind of demon he was looking for.

Zhou Qingyun was somewhat puzzled by this tone, so she stepped forward and respectfully cupped her hands in greeting:

"You jest, senior. Could it be that there are other demons in this river besides the fish demon?"

It's not like we're in some remote mountain forest. Even if it's close to the many demon kingdoms of Mount Tai, there shouldn't be many demons in this bustling city!

Just as famous mountains and great rivers are home to many plant spirits, sword immortals and strange warriors, while rugged rocks and barren mountains and treacherous waters are home to many ferocious monsters.

Most of the time, there are not many powerful demons or monsters interacting with people in the human world.

The worldly atmosphere is too impure and will harm one's spiritual practice.

Whether they are sword immortals or fairies!

"Hahaha! A demon? I wonder if you are referring to a demon that is unrestrained and greedy, or a demon that destroys families and murders countless lives, or perhaps a demon that kills indiscriminately for pleasure?"

Upon hearing Zhou Qingyun's words, the old man laughed heartily, a trace of sorrow appearing on his face.

"Aquatic creatures, unlike those of the human world! Neither demon nor human, nor human nor demon? Behold!"

As he spoke, he flicked the pole, and ripples appeared on the water's surface.

The tide receded, revealing the hollow seabed.

Among them were shrimp soldiers and crab generals, and tortoise and horse spirits.

The clam spirit holds a pearl, and the shell maiden presents the treasure.

There are also water plants that flutter up and down, a sight to behold.

The rising water vapor transformed into a rainbow bridge in the air, hanging there like a fairyland.

Underwater, there is singing and dancing, peace and tranquility!

On the water, their ugly behavior was fully exposed, and people pushed and shoved each other.

A commotion ensued.

"Look! What is a demon? What is a human? Are humans necessarily innocent and kind? Are demons necessarily destined to die? Deserving to be killed?"

The old man flicked his sleeves, unleashing a surge of magical power that caused waves to rise above the water.

Upon seeing this, the people who had been frantically looting Yunxiang Tower all knelt down and begged for mercy, thinking that they had angered the River God, and began to bang their heads on the ground.

"What exactly are you?!"

Zhou Qingyun squinted and looked across at the other side.

Ximen Qing watched the other party's performance with great interest.

It seems this old guy is deliberately trying to get their attention?

"I am nothing but the demon you are looking for!"

After he finished speaking, a single horn grew on the top of the old man's head, and his back resembled a fish's, with fins gradually growing out!

It really was a fish demon!

"The old gentleman has really gone to great lengths, troubling us to wait so long, just to talk to us about the difference between humans and demons? And to criticize the cruelty humans inflict on aquatic creatures?"

Ximen Qing shielded Zhou Qingyun and the others behind him and spoke, his words laced with mockery.

"Hahaha, little brat, with your meager skills, you dare to boast? Mid-stage of the Day After Tomorrow realm, perhaps! I don't know how Bai Heng fell into your hands; it was only because of Yan Chixia! Although I am no match for him, I am not afraid! Right now, this riverbank is noisy and bustling with voices; even a sword immortal couldn't discern the key to it. Heh, you lot, overestimating yourselves, wanting to learn how to exorcise demons! Little do you know, the moment you arrived at this shore, I had people watching you! Today, I will use your blood to pay tribute to Brother Bai Heng, and let Yan Chixia see his incompetence! Let the entire human race know the might of my water tribe!"

As the old man spoke, he waved his hand, and water vapor rose up, obscuring the surroundings. The white mist swept outwards, enveloping the entire Yunxiang Tower area.

This fish demon, although not of the innate level, is still at the late stage of the acquired level, on par with the monk Qing'an.

Impressive strength!

However, neither Ximen Qing nor Zhou Qingyun, nor even Hua Baoyan and Nie Xiaoqian, were as panicked as one might expect.

Instead, his face showed a somewhat indescribable expression.

"Your brain! No wonder you're a fish!"

Ximen Qing was speechless.

He genuinely hadn't expected the old man to be a fish demon, and that he'd said so many philosophical things.

These are usually boss-level beings!

But I didn't expect your method to be so simple and unpretentious?

"Can you solve this? Should I call my dad over?" Zhou Qingyun said in a low voice.

This fish demon was unsophisticated and didn't know what paper cranes were for delivering messages or flying swords for delivering letters.

Do you really think you can cover it up by creating a layer of fog?

Isn't this just like protesting too much?

Ximen Qing didn't even need to think; at this very moment, Yan Chixia and Zhou Chun had already seen it and were considering whether or not to come over.

"Ha! Are you scared out of your wits? I'll give you a chance. If you're willing to kneel down and beg for mercy, and get that fellow Yan Chixia to acknowledge me as the Water Lord, I might consider sparing your lives!"

Looking at the various expressions on the faces of the people opposite him, the old fish demon couldn't help but burst into laughter.

As his laughter rang out, the shrimp soldiers, crab generals, shellfish spirits, aquatic plants, turtles, and other creatures underwater began to echo him, making all sorts of noises to bolster their king's might.

This created a unique chorus of river delicacies, with an extremely abstract visual effect.

To be honest, it reminded Ximen Qing of the seafood market from his previous life.

"Junior Sister!"

"What's wrong?"

"I can't hold back any longer."

"Me too."

Zhou Qingyun rubbed the corners of her mouth, which she was trying hard to control from turning up.

"Then what are we waiting for?"

No sooner had Ximen Qing finished speaking than several sword lights flew out.

Jellyfish Sword! The sword cleaves the nine realms! It sweeps across mountains and rivers!

Not to be outdone, Ximen Qing used his sixth level of acquired magic to activate the golden brick, and with his hands covering his head, he charged towards the fish demon in the river like a cannonball.

The gold broiler and the jellyfish sword arrived almost simultaneously.

"Hmph! You dare to show off your meager skills before an expert!"

Although this old fish demon wasn't very bright, he had a lot of witty remarks.

To the background music of the aquatic choir at his feet, he casually deflected the jellyfish sword's light.

Ouch, that flying sword hurts a bit!

However, if there isn't enough of a crisis, what's the use of the quality of the flying sword?

Huh? What's this gold brick? You call this a magic weapon? Watch this!

Peng!

The blow struck the old fish demon on the head, causing the "future River God" to be stunned for three seconds.

Justice descended from the heavens, and it was terrifying!

"That's enough! You two juniors! Waaah!"

Before he could finish speaking, a powerful kick landed on his stomach, sending him flying several steps away.

"So noisy!"

Ximen Qing then landed on the boat where the fish demon was standing.

"You little brat, you're asking for it!"

The fish demon, far from being angry after being kicked, instead showed a look of surprise.

The water is my domain!

He immediately turned over and rushed into the water, stirring up waves. The small boat under Ximen Qing's feet was pushed into the whirlpool by the undercurrent, like a candle flickering in the wind!

"Watch out!" Zhou Qingyun didn't know why Ximen Qing would abandon his advantages and rush into the water, but she was already prepared to rescue him.

The fish demon's underwater buffs are terrifying.

But the next moment, everyone was stunned, including the fish demon.

Because of Ximen Qing, he's been smuggled in!

Pfft!

No splash, a perfect dive!

"This kid's gone mad!" That was the first thing the fish demon thought of, his face filled with wild joy and ruthlessness.

However, Ximen Qing also had a smile on his lips at this moment.

Because he felt the thrill of resolving the foreshadowing! The system's rewards were as useful as ever!