Confessing to someone who thinks I'm a fat otaku, and then crying when monsters descend?

Chen Nian never expected that he would encounter a tiger demon that could speak human language so soon after landing!

Indeed, in this world, all things in heaven and earth can cultivate; flowers, trees, birds, and beasts can all become spirits.

The visitor is not good.

It immediately recognized Yu'er's identity as a fox demon and wanted to eat her to increase its own cultivation level.

"Brother Tiger, wait a minute!"

Seeing the tiger demon about to pounce, Chen Nian hurriedly shouted.

"Human, to thank you for bringing this fox demon here, you may say one last thing."

"I'd like to ask, how much does a complete tiger skin cost?"

"court death!"

The tiger demon immediately flew into a rage.

With a sudden burst of power, its thick limbs lunged forward like a cannonball!

Chen Nian moved with his steps, assuming a fighting stance with his hands.

Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique, Softening the Earth and Transforming it.

Use skillful force to overcome brute force, and borrow the opponent's strength to strike back.

Bang!

With a single palm strike, the tiger demon was sent flying, spitting out blood.

"You...you are not an ordinary human being!"

The tiger demon was terrified and was about to get up and run away when a foot stepped on its head, stomping it back to the ground.

"I'll ask you a few questions. Answer honestly, and I might spare your life."

"Yes...yes..."

How are the strength levels of the monsters in this world determined?

"I am just an ordinary demon with only two or three hundred years of cultivation. Those with more than five hundred years of cultivation who can cultivate into human form are much stronger, and there are even demon kings with more than a thousand years of cultivation. This fox demon can transform into human form, so she must have extremely high cultivation, but she has no magic power. That's why I want to eat her."

"Can you tell she's a fox demon?"

"All demons possess a demon core, and these demon cores have a special connection..."

The fact that other demons can see through Tamamo-no-Mae's identity is a real problem. Won't there be many demons attacking her in the future, just like they're fighting over Tang Sanzang's flesh?

"What is a demon core?"

"The spiritual energy aggregate within a demon's body is where its cultivation lies. By absorbing another demon's core, its cultivation may leap forward."

"Let me see your demon core," Chen Nian said.

"No, no!" The tiger demon trembled with fear. "You promised you wouldn't kill me."

"One more question, where in the vicinity are there fewer monsters?"

"Fifty miles to the south is Hangzhou. In recent years, a snake demon has emerged there. He is very powerful and protects humans. Few demons dare to cause trouble there."

"Oh?"

Now that I think about it, that enlightened snake demon was none other than Senior Qin Xuan.

The so-called attainment of enlightenment should mean entering the World Tree Academy, where one's strength is no longer on the same level as that of ordinary demons.

"Then let's go to Hangzhou, Yu'er. Let's go. Maybe a senior can protect us."

"Um!"

Chen Nian turned and left with Yu'er.

The tiger demon lay prostrate on the spot, watching the backs of Chen Nian and the other person, its saliva dripping involuntarily.

Humans are indeed indecisive.

It was unwilling to give up this easy prey. As long as it could devour the fox's demon core, its cultivation would advance by leaps and bounds, and becoming a demon king would be within its grasp.

Take this opportunity to launch a surprise attack!

It aimed at the fox demon, tensed its limbs, and suddenly sprang out!

Chen Nian didn't turn back, nor did he let Yu'er turn back.

He just snapped his fingers.

Snapped.

In an instant, a giant black ape tore through space, its pitch-black hand grabbing the tiger demon.

"Wh...what!"

The Ten Beasts of the Realm, and the Savage Divine Ape.

The giant ape grabbed the tiger demon, slammed it to the ground, and then delivered a heavy punch.

The tiger demon died on the spot.

"Brother, behind us..."

"Yu'er, be good, don't look back, it's very bloody."

"Okay, Yu'er will listen to her brother~"

Later, the giant ape ruthlessly tore off the tiger skin, took the floating golden demon core, and brought it back to Chen Nian to store in his storage space.

Hangzhou, that's a familiar name.

.......

Somewhere outside Hangzhou, in a place of green hills and clear waters.

Amidst the cascading waterfall, there lies a secluded cave, with a clear pool in its center.

At this moment, two giant snakes are swimming beneath the pool.

One green, one white.

Wow!

Suddenly, two snakes, coiled and intertwined, burst out of the water, splashing water everywhere.

As the water splashed down, the two snakes had transformed into the appearance of young girls, frolicking and playing, their silvery laughter filling the cave.

"Alright, Qing'er, stop fooling around!"

The woman in white who spoke was gentle and beautiful, with flawless, snow-white skin as pure as fresh snow.

Her long, black hair cascaded down to the water's surface, and glistening water droplets slid off her smooth shoulders and back, making her look as beautiful as a fairy from the moon palace.

"Sister, your cultivation hasn't improved over the years, but you've become even more beautiful! If I were a boy, I would definitely marry you."

Another lively and agile woman was dressed in blue. Her features were equally exquisite, but she possessed a heroic spirit.

The woman in white is the transformed white snake, named Bai Suzhen.

The woman in green was a green snake in disguise, and her name was Qing'er.

Both of them were powerful demons with over five hundred years of cultivation who had already taken human form.

He possesses profound Taoist cultivation and powerful magical abilities.

"Qing'er, you're always making fun of your older sister! I'm also troubled by my lack of progress in my cultivation."

Xiao Bai emerged from the pool, her jade-like feet touching the ground, water droplets dripping from her snow-white, slender legs.

In the blink of an eye, a light white dress was draped over her body, and a white ribbon tied her black hair at the back of her head, making her look incredibly beautiful.

"Sister, in Qing'er's opinion, you've been cultivating in this cave for too long, lacking the experience of the mortal world, which is why you haven't been able to attain immortality!"

"Experiences in the mortal world...?"

"It means talking about love!"

Qing'er, dressed in green, followed and said with a smile, "Sister, isn't it right here? Senior Brother Qin Xuan is highly skilled and handsome. Although he is a demon, he never harms people. On the contrary, he often protects humans, making those evil demons tremble with fear."

"Such a fine young man! You are all disciples of our master, you know each other well, and more importantly, anyone with eyes can see that he likes you!"

Xiao Bai remained silent for a while before replying, "Senior Brother Qin is indeed very outstanding, but..."

"Sister, although Qing'er is reluctant to let you be given away to another man, if this can help you break through your cultivation level and attain immortality, then I will naturally support you."

"No... Qing'er, actually..."

Xiao Bai paused for a moment, then said softly, "There's always been someone in my heart."

"What?!"

Qing'er was so surprised that she covered her mouth.

As the younger sister, she knew that her older sister had never met any men and spent most of her time cultivating in the deep mountains.

The only one he recognized was his fellow disciple Qin Xuan, who was the most talented snake demon.

Where does the person in my sister's heart come from?

Xiao Bai's eyes were unfocused as she whispered, "Hundreds of years ago, I was just an ordinary spirit snake. That day, the sky was suddenly and strangely torn apart, and a black worm as big as a mountain fell from the sky, just nearby."

"insect?"

"That insect... devours everything—flowers, trees, stones, people, and animals. Wherever it has eaten, it disappears."

"Can you really eat that kind of insect?"

"No, it didn't swallow it whole! Rather... the places it gnawed on have all disappeared, as if they had never existed."

After thinking for a while, Xiaobai finally found a suitable adjective.

"That insect is gnawing at the very fabric of this world."

"How bizarre! Didn't anyone stop that insect? Where are the immortals in the heavens?"

"Even immortals...could not stop it. Countless humans, demons, and immortals were devoured. No one could stop that worm...until it arrived."

"Who?"

"At that time, I was desperately running away in the mountains, but I couldn't escape no matter what I did. I was about to be devoured by the insect... Suddenly, a figure came flying through the air. I opened my eyes in a daze and saw a man blocking my way, stopping the insect with just one finger."

Xiao Bai's memories seemed to drift back hundreds of years.

The man in front of him blocked the giant worm that was devouring the heavens and earth with a single finger and uttered a single word.

"roll!"

With a crash, the giant insect was pulverized.

It turned into countless white specks of light.

As a result, the surrounding mountains and rivers that had been swallowed up gradually returned to their original state.

The little white snake stared blankly at the back of the figure before her, momentarily lost in thought. It was as if, as long as she had this man's back, even if the vast land were to crumble, she would remain safe and sound...

"Tsk, I have to deal with all the mess in the third brother's territory."

The man muttered a complaint to himself and then prepared to fly away.

The little white snake suddenly had a strong feeling that after he left, she might never see him again in this lifetime.

It immediately stretched out its neck and made a soft hissing sound, as if to express its gratitude for being saved.

Unexpectedly, the man actually turned around and smiled at him:

"Little white snake, you don't mean to thank me, do you?"

"Hiss~~"

The white snake nodded vigorously.

"Haha, you're quite adorable, little serpent. If you were to transform into human form someday, you might just be a beauty. If you happen to meet me then, I'll thank you!"

After saying this, the man disappeared into the horizon.

However, that figure has always lived in Xiaobai's heart, even hundreds of years later.

"Sister, what you're talking about... is too vague and unrealistic! Even if such a person really exists, it's probably beyond our reach, and we might never have the chance to meet them again in this lifetime."

"I know that."

Xiao Bai nodded and smiled gently: "But apart from him, there is no other man in my heart, not even my senior brother."

"Alright, alright, I know your ideal woman is unparalleled, okay?"

Qing'er sighed, "So this is the knot in your heart that prevents you from breaking through your cultivation level, and I wonder when it will be untied. How about we go outside and have some fun to clear our minds?"

"You just want to go to Hangzhou to eat, drink, and have fun. You can't stay in peace and quiet." Xiaobai tapped her sister's forehead with a hint of annoyance.

"Come on, sister~~ It's been so long since I've been to the city. And what if you run into your dream guy while we're out there?"

"Alright, let's go take a look."

The two walked out of the cave and came to the outside of the waterfall.

On the cliff of the waterfall, a figure sitting cross-legged saw the two and immediately leaped down.

This man was dressed in a dark green robe, with his hair tied up in a high crown, and he exuded a heroic and spirited air.

It was Qin Xuan.

He is Senior Brother Xiaobai, and also a student of the World Tree Academy.

"Junior sister! Where are we going?"

"Senior brother, I'm planning to go to Hangzhou with Qing'er to relax."

"That's perfect, I'd like to go for a stroll too, so I'll come with you," Qin Xuan immediately said.

"No need to trouble you, Senior Brother. I have Qing'er with me."

Xiaobai was naturally aware of Qin Xuan's feelings, so she always maintained a respectful distance.

Qin Xuan looked at Xiao Qing.

Qing'er shrugged helplessly, as if to say: If my sister doesn't like you, there's nothing I can do to help.

"Well... okay, then you guys be careful."

"Xiaoqing, let's go."

........

Chen Nian brought Yu'er to Hangzhou.

I discovered that this was indeed a quaint and ancient city, where people were all dressed in traditional costumes, and the streets and alleys were bustling with activity.

Although it's different from Hangzhou in his world, there are similarities, namely—West Lake.

This Hangzhou also has a West Lake.

But it makes sense, really. The world is full of wonders, and the World Tree has three thousand worlds, so it's not surprising what kind of things there are.

"Oh, sir, this is a top-quality tiger skin! The color, the texture..."

"It's worth at least twenty taels of silver!"

"Sir, you have impressive skills! You managed to subdue a tiger all by yourself!"

Chen Nian sold a tiger skin at a pawnshop on Hefang Street and earned his first pot of gold.

With the money, I bought some clothes and, with the help of a real estate agent, prepared to go see a house.

Find a place to stay with Yu'er for a while, and we can go back once the mission is completed. It's not that difficult.

The broker led Chen Nian and his companion, chatting as they walked:

"My lord, you must be from out of town. You're so handsome, and this younger sister is just as pitiful!"

"Look, this is our West Lake in Hangzhou, how beautiful it is! Living in Hangzhou is truly a blessing."

At that moment, it was drizzling.

Even in the rain, West Lake still resembles a beautiful painting.

Ripples spread across the lake, willows sprouted tender green buds that swayed in the wind, and passersby carried colorful oil-paper umbrellas.

Chen Nian and Yu'er, holding umbrellas, followed Ya Zi across the bridge and through West Lake.

He specifically requested a relatively remote house, firstly because it was cheaper, and secondly because if trouble came knocking, he wouldn't have to worry about affecting the local residents.

On the bridge, Chen Nian brushed past two women.

Although I didn't look closely, just a fleeting glimpse was enough to make me think that the woman in white was as beautiful as a fairy, untouched by the mortal world.

"I'm here to help Tamamo-no-Mae break through her cultivation level, so I shouldn't flirt with other girls," Chen Nian thought to himself.

.......

The Qingbai sisters suddenly stopped and stood on the West Lake Bridge in the rain, holding umbrellas.

"Sister...that girl is a fox demon, or rather, a fox demon that has already taken human form! But for some reason, there isn't a trace of magic power on her."

"If we absorb her demon core, we can save at least several hundred years of cultivation, and maybe even become immortals directly."

"Sister, why aren't you saying anything?"

Qing'er looked at Xiaobai in confusion, only to see her standing there, her eyes, as clear as autumn water, trembling.

Her red lips parted slightly, and she murmured incoherently.

"It's him...it's him..."

"Sister, what did you say? What do you mean, 'him'?"

Xiao Bai turned around and looked at the receding figure. At that moment, it seemed as if the rain in West Lake had frozen in mid-air.

"It really is him... How could this be...."

"Sister, the man you're talking about, could it be... the peerless hero in your heart?"

Unable to contain his emotions, Xiaobai was about to rush forward, but Qing'er grabbed his hand.

"Sister, calm down! Rushing in like this might scare him. Besides, he has a fox demon in human form with him!"

"But....."

"Don't worry, now that we've run into him, there's no escaping him. We can investigate his background thoroughly and then deal with him gradually."

.......