The male supporting character was actually myself.

Several people gathered around, chatting idly. Dongmei, quick and efficient, told them not to be afraid of the pain, but her rough, large hands showed no mercy, tearing open the wound that had already healed.

"It hurts so much! It hurts so much!" Zhang Xiyue screamed in her heart, tears streaming down her face as she trembled with pain all over her body.

I don't know what kind of medicine they applied, but the burning pain in my wound was even worse than before.

Dongmei wanted to use more force but was afraid of breaking the monster's thin neck, so she just wrapped it up haphazardly to make it look presentable and that was it.

I didn't dare to sleep most of last night. I was scared half to death by the lectures from Deputy Commander Guo and the rumors about monsters eating people. And this is what I saw today?

The four people who were originally terrified were no longer afraid. Even if this thing ate people, it could at least put up a fight. What they were afraid of was the commander's secret weapon that appeared and disappeared like a ghost. That guy was so powerful that before they even saw his shadow, his head would roll off!

Haven't you heard of ghosts and monsters on the battlefield?

We're still doing just fine, aren't we?

They're not afraid of what's visible, they're afraid of what's invisible. The commander made it very clear: as long as they don't kill them or leave any evidence, they can cause trouble for the monsters however they want. Isn't that easy for them?

"I didn't sleep well last night and I'm so tired. Move over a bit so I can lie down and get some sleep." Dongmei yawned after changing the medicine, pushed Zhang Xiyue into the corner, and then lay down on the bunk bed, pulled the blanket over herself, closed her eyes, and went to sleep.

In less than a minute, a roaring snoring sound began;

Seeing this, the others also found comfortable spots to lie down, and two of them even took off their shoes and were snoring soundly as they slept.

Thin and weak, Zhang Xiyue huddled in the corner, her neck wound making her head spin. Before falling asleep, she was still thinking about how to take revenge on these four damned guys.

"How can you be so ungrateful, you monster?" The fluffy dumpling scratched its ear while holding the script that hadn't moved at all. If the female lead could change her mind and stop harming the world, she wouldn't have to be tormented like this.

However, it seems that it is not an easy task for the host to reform a monster who has been eating people for thousands of years.

Sealing it up is definitely the safest option!

She didn't know how long she slept in a daze. When Zhang Xiyue woke up hungry, she opened her eyes and saw Xiao Jiangchen's handsome face full of concern. She immediately shed a tear, "General, I missed you so much!"

"I was quite busy today, and with the others taking care of me, I couldn't come over to keep watch. Are you feeling better?"

Zhang Xiyue felt a surge of anger at the mention of those four androgynous figures. Just as she was about to complain, she turned around and saw the four of them standing respectfully to the side, their blankets covering them neatly, clearly having been hastily arranged.

Before she could reply, Jiang Chen touched her forehead, which was indeed starting to feel hot, and said softly, "You need to rest well; you have a fever. I'll have someone bring some fever reducer over later. Take the medicine and get better quickly."

Zhang Xiyue was even more moved, and tears streamed down her face.

Seeing this, he took the opportunity to send the four maids away, leaving only one human and one demon in the room. Jiang Chen then asked with a serious expression, "Little Xiyue, you have been roaming freely in the mortal world for thousands of years. Have you ever seriously considered what you really want to do?"

“I don’t quite understand what the commander means, and I want to say…” She was about to complain and ask Xiao Jiangchen to kill those four guys to vent his anger, but he put his finger to her lips.

After subjecting this thousand-year-old monster to numerous setbacks as planned, Jiang Chen wanted to take the opportunity to brainwash and reform her, hoping to guide her onto the right path. So, with a solemn expression, he continued the previous topic, "You possess an immortal soul and supreme magical power, a talent that countless humans dream of but cannot obtain."

The whole world can be at your disposal if you want it.

Just imagine what that would be like?

The whole world trembles at your feet, all of humanity worships you, an immortal empress ascends to the supreme pinnacle, becoming a god worshipped by humankind.

To become a god to humankind?

It has to be said that Xiao Jiangchen's last sentence was incredibly tempting. Zhang Xiyue's heart pounded, and her breathing became rapid.

"And think about it carefully, as a demon, I, Xiaoxiyue, need to eat people."

Seeing that she was clearly tempted, Jiang Chen continued to use his persuasive skills to coax her, "If you eat indiscriminately without any strategy, even eating dozens or hundreds a day without restraint, it's not just to fill your stomach but to satisfy your sadistic desires. Not only will you waste precious food, but you will also disturb the world."

Let's not forget that the human world has just emerged from a period of great upheaval, and people need time to recover and live in peace and prosperity.

If, and I mean if, you can punish the wicked and eliminate evil, help good people get rid of those who commit heinous crimes.

As a monster, you can eat and drink to your heart's content;

Kind-hearted humans, protected by you and loved and respected by you, can better reproduce and procreate, making the human world more and more prosperous and powerful.

Where there is light, there will inevitably be darkness; and among humanity, there will always be scoundrels.

By feeding on those remnants of desire and evil, and guiding the world towards a virtuous cycle, Xiaoxi Yue would no longer have to worry about being hunted down by Taoist priests or the like, and could even form a united front with them to fight against evil forces.

Think about it, wouldn't that kind of life be far better than drifting through life aimlessly, without goals or ideals?

Zhang Xiyue was very interested in hearing this.

Of course, it wasn't some virtuous cycle or anything like that; she just really wanted to become a god to be worshipped.

Whether the worship is out of gratitude or fear, it doesn't matter. Anyway, I am a monster who is above humans, and I don't care what humans think or how they see me.

Aside from Lingquan, who is also a monster, would he be afraid of his prey resisting?

Anyone who resists will be eaten!

Having lived all these years, I've never experienced what it's like to wield significant power...

"If you think my suggestion is worth considering, you can come to my military camp to learn how human society works once you're feeling better." Jiang Chen's attitude was extremely sincere; he really wanted to pull the female lead back onto the right path.

If a wild wolf is trained to be a sheep-herding wolf, it can eat the sheep that cause trouble and maintain the flock's survival. As the flock grows larger, the wolf will naturally have more and more food. With restraint, the flock will also become more obedient.

This should have been a win-win situation.

The Spirit Spring Taoist, who is no longer considered human but possesses a human soul, is the iron chain that restrains the Shepherd Wolf.

The soul of the Taoist Lingquan was selected from among suffering humans through a process of selection. After receiving the inheritance, it naturally safeguards the basic interests of humanity, and the three parties mutually restrain each other, forming a virtuous cycle.

As long as Zhang Xiyue can be guided onto the right path, the mission world can enjoy long-term peace, prosperity, and strength.

"What the commander-in-chief says is absolutely right."

“If you think there’s nothing wrong with the future I’ve planned, then you and Daoist Lingquan can turn hostility into friendship.” Jiang Chen continued, “There’s no need for him to risk getting that immortal body. Anyway, you’ll have plenty of choices then, and you can change to whatever kind of body you want.”

On the contrary, it's not worth the risk of fusing with the body of the Spirit Spring Taoist, since once you get it, you can't try other things.

Previously, you changed bodies to escape the pursuers. Now that you stop eating people and reconcile with Daoist Lingquan, he will stop chasing you, and you will no longer need to change bodies back and forth.

Once I get tired of this body, I can choose a good-looking prisoner and change into a new look—male or female, salty or sweet, wouldn't that be more free and unrestrained?

Zhang Xiyue's dark eyes curved into crescents, and a sweet smile appeared on her face as she nodded and said, "The commander's considerations are thorough, and I think they are excellent. Once I'm feeling better, I'll go to the military camp to learn more about human society from the commander, so that I'll never again kill indiscriminately or massacre villages for my own selfish desires."

"I don't believe you!" The little white cat squatted on the bunk bed, sticking out its tongue and smacking its lips. "Host, don't be fooled by her. This girl wasn't bent back at all!"

The script flickered a few times, updating almost instantly.

Jiang Chen's earnest guidance clearly had no positive effect, but the female lead's mind did change slightly.

The general direction of the plot has not changed, but after she obtained the body of the Spirit Spring Taoist and became an immortal being, she indeed went to become the new emperor in order to satisfy her desire to be worshipped.

Zhang Xiyue chose the simplest, most effortless way to become emperor—using magic to control the loyal General Xiao to rebel and help him conquer the country.

After ascending the throne, he lived a carefree and unrestrained life, surrounded by three thousand beauties in his harem and eating people every day...

After listening to the fluffy dumpling finish reading the rest through gritted teeth, Jiang Chen thought: (oへo╬)

It's hopeless, just wait to be sealed away!

"As expected of my beloved Xiaoxiyue, she's always the most obedient. Okay, you get some rest, I still have some things to take care of." After finishing his business, he realized he couldn't win her back, so he got up and left, pretending not to hear her weak calls.

Having lived among humans for thousands of years without experiencing any setbacks, it's normal that they have no concept of walking the right path.

But after being reincarnated and living for eighteen years, she witnessed the hardships, bullying, and oppression of poor people. No matter how bitter or difficult it was, they never abandoned her, yet she never developed any empathy for them.

Jiang Chen felt that he probably hadn't suffered enough.

Evil people will be punished by evil people; we must not let Zhang Xiyue go out and harm the people.

"Waaaaah... Xiao Jiangchen, I hate you!" Zhang Xiyue cried as she lay on the bed.

She must have been cold from not being covered with a blanket to keep warm, and her body started to run a fever. She felt increasingly weak and was trembling all over.

But Xiao Jiangchen turned around and left after saying a bunch of nonsense, leaving himself to four androgynous guys. What to do?

Chunhua chuckled as she cracked sunflower seeds, "I didn't expect you to be so clever, little one, that you didn't take the opportunity to complain to the Commander. If you dare say anything bad about the four of us sisters and cause us to be punished, guess how we'll deal with you?"

"Those tiny arms and legs, you could break them with a pinch!" Dongmei sat on the edge of the bed, her legs crossed, her large hand clenching so tightly it cracked. "Oh, and your little neck, you don't even need to lift a finger, just a gentle twist..."

"The four of us can corroborate each other's claims. Do you think the Commander-in-Chief believes you, a mere child, or us?"

"Stop talking to her, I'm going to cook. What do you want to eat? The little kitchen that the commander set up for us is pretty cool."

"Get us more meat! I spotted that half-pig; it's so fresh!"

"Yes, yes, we'll have braised pork. It would be even better if we could also have some wine..."

…………

Whether from the cold or from anger, Zhang Xiyue lay on the bed trembling slightly, gritting her teeth, her eyes filled with hatred as she looked at Chunhua, Qiuyue, and the others.

Wait!

Once I recover, I'll treat you all to a meal!

That idiot Xiao Jiangchen won't escape either. He brought these few scoundrel maids to bully me. I'll make him regret it for the rest of his life!

"General, we've found out news about Daoist Lingquan!" As soon as they returned to the villa, Lieutenant Guo rushed in, saluted, and said in a low voice, "But his condition isn't very good right now."

Jiang Chen: ? ? ?

The plot does say that Lingquan Daoren fought while injured, but that was at least half a year later when Zhang Xiyue instigated the original owner to send troops to capture him, which caused him to be seriously injured and temporarily avoid the limelight. How come the situation is bad now?

Where is he now?

"Wushang Temple on Lingyu Mountain in Nan Province." Deputy Officer Guo explained in detail, "After you gave the order, I thought that since he was a Taoist priest, he should stay at a Taoist temple, so I made a call to the newly established National Taoist Culture Center."

When the person in charge there heard that the commander-in-chief wanted to find Daoist Lingquan, he was very enthusiastic and offered to help investigate. After searching, only one Daoist priest met the commander-in-chief's requirements and was currently at the Wushang Temple, but..."

He carefully chose his words and said cautiously, "But it seems that Daoist Lingquan is about to ascend to immortality. However, his situation may be quite special. It is said that he can be reincarnated or even resurrected. Anyway, it sounds quite mysterious."

When Guo heard the other party's feedback, he initially thought it was absurd, but then he thought that since his own commander's mansion even kept monsters, it didn't seem too strange that a Taoist priest could be resurrected.

"Notify the airport to apply for a flight route; I need to go to Lingyu Mountain in Nan Province."

Jiang Chen suddenly realized that Zhang Xiyue had been reincarnated for eighteen years, and the Lingquan Daoist who had severely injured her back then was likely nearing the end of his soul, and was about to be replaced!

Therefore, the person Xiao Jiangchen led his troops to hunt down in the story was probably a newcomer who had only recently inherited the body of the Spirit Spring Daoist. No wonder he was severely injured and had to hide in the deep mountains to avoid the brunt of the attack.

He needed to hurry up and meet with the previous Lingquan Daoist, who had extensive combat experience, so that he could gain a deeper and more accurate understanding of Zhang Xiyue.

Chapter Thirteen: Two Successive Daoist Lingquan

It is a major event for a general who is in charge of a region to leave his fiefdom.

Fortunately, Xiao Jiangchen neither led troops nor went to any conspicuous places. Instead, he went straight into the deep mountains to find a Taoist temple. Although this attracted many covetous eyes, it did not cause too much of a stir.

However, upon hearing that the commander-in-chief had important business to attend to and would not be back for the next few days, Zhang Xiyue's eyes were filled with despair.