I am Guhuoniao, not an umbrella demon, please do not disturb me.

"He's undergoing tribulation. If you go over there like that, you'll be the next one struck by heavenly lightning."

"So what? Get out of my way and let me kill that guy!"

It's my birthday today, so I took half a day off.

*Sobbing*

Volume 1: Chapter 138 This demon is named Hundred-Eyed Demon

The boy was not very old, not even fourteen, with long white hair that reached his cheeks and a single horn on his forehead. His overall aura was not very strong; Bai Qingyu guessed that his strength was only at the Nascent Soul stage.

When he said this, Yukidouji's face was full of determination and ruthlessness, but in reality, his eyes were filled with reluctance. This complex and struggling expression must mean that there was something wrong, and it is certain that he and Tamamo-no-Mae have a close relationship.

Did he kill anyone from your family?

Bai Qingyu pulled the wooden umbrella from the ground and spoke calmly.

I don't know what happened between them, but I'm sure she won't give in.

If Yukidouji really gets through, the result will be just as she said: Tamamo-no-Mae will die, and he himself will also die under the heavenly lightning.

It's fair to say that this kid came here with the intention of taking everyone down with him.

"Get out of the way!"

The name Yuki-Douji remains the same.

His eyes grew impatient, fixed on Bai Qingyu as if he were about to attack her at any moment. His body floated in mid-air, and as his emotions fluctuated, the surrounding temperature plummeted, even covering the leaves with a layer of translucent frost.

For some reason, Bai Qingyu always had the feeling that he was being controlled by someone.

"Get out of my way and watch me go to my death?"

Taking a step forward, Bai Qingyu unleashed her full demonic power, instantly dispersing the Snow Child's icy power completely. The frost on the leaves melted, leaving only droplets of water.

"The demon behind me undergoing tribulation is called Tamamo-no-Mae. If I remember correctly, he has only been alive for six or seven years."

For six or seven years, he was still just a minor demon. Don't be fooled by the huge commotion he's making now as he undergoes his tribulation; in reality, his strength is only at the Golden Core stage. How could such a minor demon possibly provoke the Snow Child?

Even if you've offended them, figure out what happened first.

"He's undergoing his tribulation and has been cleaved beyond recognition. I think you can roughly tell. Are you really sure it's him?"

"You don't understand."

Upon hearing Bai Qingyu's words, Xue Tongzi's expression did change slightly, but he remained stubborn.

Bai Qingyu immediately understood what had happened from her reaction.

If I'm not mistaken, it's highly likely that Tamamo-no-Mae did something in her past life that caused Yuki-Douji to lose his family or something extremely important. The fact that he came looking for me this time means either he sensed Tamamo-no-Mae's presence or someone told him about it.

Snow Child was unaware that a simple change in his gaze had revealed so much information to Bai Qingyu, who still wanted to go and perish together with Tamamo-no-Mae.

"I don't know what happened between you two, why don't you tell me?"

Bai Qingyu glanced back at Yuzao, who was once again engulfed by the lightning tribulation, and said without turning his head, "You'll die anyway if you go over there now. You might as well wait until he wakes up. If you have any grudges or resentments, you might as well ask him in person."

"Don't end up being used without even realizing it."

"Let me guess again. Someone told you that Tamamo-no-Mae is undergoing her tribulation here, and that this person also told you that Tamamo-no-Mae is in her weakest state, and that if you make a move at this time, you can avenge your family, right?"

Glancing at Xue Tongzi's expression and seeing the changes in his eyes, Bai Qingyu felt a mix of emotions.

This child is too naive; he can't hide his feelings at all. Anyone with a little experience can tell what he's thinking by guiding him with words and observing the subtle changes in his facial expressions.

However, that's no longer the main point.

Who is behind Yuki-Douji? Why does this person know Tamamo-no-Mae's location? Since he can summon Yuki-Douji with just a word, it means that their relationship is quite close.

Then why send Yuki-Douji to his death?

This doesn't seem like a coincidence at all, unless this person is crazy and randomly picks some minor demon to make Snow Child perish together with him.

Before Xue Tongzi could speak, Bai Qingyu suddenly raised his voice, "You're hiding and dodging, sending your subordinates to their deaths instead of making a move yourself. Is that all the character you have? I don't know why you want to kill Tamamo-no-Mae, but I can tell you clearly today that I'm protecting Tamamo-no-Mae."

They hid and dared not even show their faces, yet when they tried to deal with Tamamo-no-Mae, they sent Yuki-Douji to his death.

These two points indicate that this person is not very strong, but has a deep hostility towards Tamamo-no-Mae. It could even be said that this guy hates all demons, or the demons in the demon register. At the same time, this person is somewhat similar to that guy named Xu Yuanqing, as he can deduce many things and peek into the secrets of heaven.

If that's the case, then my appearance also means that this person's ability is nothing special.

Having considered this in her mind, Bai Qingyu did not let her guard down. All of the above were just her speculations, so it was also possible that her arrival was part of his plan.

Of course, it's hard to say whether this person even exists, as it could also be Yuki-Douji's own perception.

Gripping the umbrella handle tightly, Bai Qingyu completely ignored the presence of Xue Tongzi.

That last sentence was just her test, but unexpectedly, as soon as she finished speaking, there was actually a commotion.

Snowflakes drifted down from the Snow Child, forming an inconspicuous figure in mid-air. Judging from his physique, he was a human cultivator; his aura, strength, and gender were unknown.

The illusory figure gradually solidified, with its hands behind its back, looking down at Bai Qingyu from the sky with a slightly mocking smile on its face. "This is not the Divine Phoenix Goddess, ah no, I should call you, the Guhuoniao?"

Aside from Yunru, this was the first time Bai Qingyu had ever heard the name "Guhuoniao" from an outsider.

She never expected that her casual guess would actually lead to the discovery of such a big fish.

This person definitely knows about the Demon Book.

Bai Qingyu felt extremely solemn, as did the illusory figure.

He knew Bai Qingyu was coming back, so he deliberately arranged for Xue Tongzi to cause trouble for Bai Qingyu. He didn't expect that Bai Qingyu and Xue Tongzi would just exchange a few words, and his identity would be exposed immediately.

"You've seen that demon book." Bai Qingyu narrowed his eyes.

"That's not important. What's important is that Miss Guhuoniao is looking for the demon in the Demon Book, right? In that case, how about we cooperate? Promise me on the next task, and once it's completed, I will present the Demon Book to you with both hands."

The phantom figure pulled out a feather fan from somewhere and patted it lightly with a very elegant gesture.

To show that he was truly knowledgeable, he waved his feather fan, and another phantom appeared in front of him. The moment he saw this phantom, the words "Hundred-Eyed Demon" appeared in Bai Qingyu's mind.

"This is my sincerity. This demon is named Hundred-Eyed Demon and is currently in Donglanzhou."

He remained calm, as if he was certain that Bai Qingyu would agree. In his view, Bai Qingyu captured these demons from the Demon Book for their power. Since that was the case, and such a great temptation was laid out before him, he didn't believe that Bai Qingyu would refuse.

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Volume 1: Chapter 139 Come Home With Me, Tamamo-no-Mae

Everything is greed, nothing more than desire.

The phantom knew Bai Qingyu's identity and that Bai Qingyu had adopted many demons, especially since these demons were all listed in the Demon Book. Therefore, it simply did not believe that Bai Qingyu was just adopting those demons.

They must be after their power and talent.

In that case, the Demon Book is the most irresistible temptation for Bai Qingyu.

Thinking of this, the phantom narrowed its eyes.

How Bai Qingyu discovered him is no longer important. It's better to just confront Bai Qingyu directly and avoid playing any more tricks.

Humans are greedy, but demons are even more greedy. He was waiting for Bai Qingyu to speak.

Bai Qingyu held up the wooden umbrella with one hand, a smile appearing on his face. "You think you have the Demon Scroll just because you say so? Hiding and dodging doesn't make you worthy of cooperating and negotiating with me?"

"Believe it or not, you have no choice but to believe me, don't you?"

The phantom figure stood with its hands behind its back, looking profound.

"Besides me, only Yunru from Tianyang Palace possesses the Demon Book. Do you think she will give it to you?"

There isn't just one Demon Book; Yunru from Tianyang Palace has another one. But what is Yunru's status? She's a top-tier cultivator in the Mahayana stage. It would be a good thing if she didn't kill Bai Qingyu after seeing her, let alone dare to ask for the Demon Book. If you want to obtain the Demon Book, he's the only way. You, Guhuoniao, have to believe him whether you want to or not.

"Besides, my cooperation with you is not about asking you to do anything risky, nor do I need your monsters. You just need to promise me that you will not interfere in the affairs of the capital, and once everything has settled down, you can do me a small favor."

"The capital?"

"That's right, you don't need to do anything, just stay quietly in your Tongzhou."

I don't believe Bai Qingyu wouldn't be tempted if he could get the Demon Book without doing anything.

“I never intended to get involved in the affairs of the capital.” Bai Qingyu’s voice came from under the umbrella, then suddenly changed the subject, “But now that you mention it, I’ve changed my mind.”

"you!"

"Get lost. Before you do, here's a piece of advice: stop trying to control monsters, especially by exploiting their hatred. I don't know who you are, but I believe we'll meet soon, and the next time I see you, I'll twist your head off."

The black feather pierced the phantom's head, and before it could utter a word, it twisted and disappeared.

Bai Qingyu was too lazy to waste another word on him.

She already knew who this guy was. If she wasn't mistaken, he had a close connection with Xu Yuanqing. As they were both from the imperial court, this guy probably knew that Xu Yuanqing had come to see him and mistakenly thought that she had given Xu Yuanqing some benefits, so he specifically told her not to interfere.

No wonder he looks so much like Xu Yuanqing; they must be brothers or from the same school.

Even so, this guy is far inferior to Xu Yuanqing.

At least Xu Yuanqing has a sense of responsibility, but this guy was different. He manipulated monsters, used hatred, and acted like a hermit.

It is the greatest tragedy that the Demon Book has fallen into the hands of such a person.

"Your master has left, aren't you leaving yet?"

Bai Qingyu glanced at Xue Tongzi, her eyes also filled with helplessness.

No wonder this little guy seemed a bit off; he was being controlled.

Snow Child hesitated, then seemed to hear something and turned to leave, flying outside with a look of resentment on his face, hating himself for not avenging them and for not personally ending Tamamo-no-Mae's life.

Bai Qingyu didn't stop him. Even if she saved him now, it wouldn't make much difference. The more important thing was to find out who was behind him.

After killing that guy, Yukidouji was naturally fine.

It is still uncertain how many monsters like Yuki-Douji are under his command, but there are certainly many.

With the existence of the Demon Register, finding those monsters is too easy.

In her experience, most of the monsters in the monster register are rather lonely and introverted, with an extreme lack of love in their hearts. At the same time, because of their innocent kindness at birth, they are very likely to be taken advantage of by others and experience a rather dark past.

Once that guy finds these monsters, he can easily exploit their weaknesses and take advantage of their kind yet lonely hearts.

"It seems like we have no choice but to go to the capital."