Villain Master, my disciples all want to backstab me

Bai Yuan also stood up and nodded slightly as a return gesture.

At this moment.

The "young master" seemed to sense something and suddenly raised his head, looking towards Bai Yuan and Ye Shuang'er with his greasy face. The moment his eyes met hers, his body trembled suddenly, as if he had seen something terrifying, but then his face became confused and a little puzzled.

Even during this process, the "young master" was still desperately stuffing food into his mouth, making obvious chewing sounds.

The pieces of meat with oil spots fell down from his mouth, forming a small and obvious stain on the ground.

Such a scene made all the guests present feel a little nervous.

Someone lowered their voice and whispered to the person next to them: "Hey, what's wrong with Mr. Huang's son? He used to be quite polite. How did he become like this?"

"Maybe he's been sick for too long and needs to supplement his nutrition."

"You can't eat like that, it's like a starving ghost..."

At the moment when "starving ghost" said it.

The "Young Master" stopped chewing the pork leg and suddenly turned his head to look at the person who was speaking. His eyes, which were originally normal, were instantly filled with red bloodshot, looking a little creepy under the light of the lantern.

next moment.

He suddenly dropped the pork leg and leaped up from where he had been standing, leaping onto the table and lunging at the guest who had just spoken like a hungry wolf. This terrifying scene caused the surrounding guests to scream in fear. The victim even stood up in panic, only to be tripped by a stool leg and fall to the ground. For a moment, the entire banquet was filled with fear and screams.

"Feng'er, come back quickly... What's going on? All of you, go and bring the young master here!"

Mr. Huang was terrified.

In chaos.

Bai Yuan sighed, lightly touched his waist, pulled out a short sword from the void, and then swung it in the air.

Immediately, a dazzling sword light burst out from the blade of the two-foot short sword, flying across the air for more than ten meters, and it seemed that it was about to chop off the "young master's" head with one sword, but he suddenly braked and barely dodged it, then raised his scarlet eyes and looked at her again.

"It's you……"

"Young Master"'s throat moved, as if he finally recognized Bai Yuan.

At this moment, the sound coming out of his mouth has become sharp and creepy. He doesn't sound like a living person, but more like an evil ghost that is choosing its prey.

In fact...

"Humph! How dare a mere hungry ghost wreak havoc in front of my Qingxin Sect disciples!"

Bai Yuan snorted coldly and raised her foot directly. Her slender jade foot burst out with tremendous force and kicked the heavy round wooden table in front of her away. The huge wooden plate was like a giant hidden weapon. While the "young master" was dodging, it still hit his shoulder and pressed him down with great force.

then.

Bai Yuan turned his head and looked at... Ye Shuang'er.

The moment the wooden table flew away, the little girl subconsciously grabbed the porcelain plates and bowls in front of her, and continued to sit on the stool to eat, holding the plates and bowls in one hand and the chopsticks in the other. She ate a few more bites, stuffing her cheeks so much that she looked like a big hamster.

Afterwards, she swallowed hard, put the things on the stool next to her, and stood up: "Master... Sister, there's no need to dirty your hands. Let me deal with these evil spirits!"

"Stand back and come behind me."

Bai Yuan protected Ye Shuang'er behind him, then turned his gaze to the "Young Madam": "Why don't you reveal your true identity?"

Chapter 25 I'm here to help you!

"…True identity?"

What do you mean?

At this time, Mr. and Mrs. Huang were standing between the "Young Madam" and Bai Yuan. When they suddenly heard Bai Yuan's words, they were a little stunned.

But the next moment.

The couple felt a strong, fishy wind gust from behind. Hastily glancing back, they saw two white claws approaching, about to rip their heads apart! However, a cyan figure suddenly appeared like a breeze, slashing through the air with a sword in its hand, forcing the owner of the claws to change their tactics and close their hands!

Ping!

Between the lightning and the fire.

The sword blade was grasped tightly by both claws in mid-air, making a crisp sound like the collision of metal and stone!

Bai Yuan's body also stopped at this moment. Qingyi held a sword and looked into the eyes of the "young lady" at a distance of about half a meter.

At this moment.

The "young mistress's" eyes were also bloodshot, and a distinct crack appeared on her once pretty face, branching and widening to the sides... revealing a terrifying, green-faced, fang-covered face hidden beneath her fair complexion. In the lantern's illumination, it looked even more terrifying.

"Ahhhh!!!"

"What weird thing?!"

Mr. and Mrs. Huang were so frightened that they immediately hid to the sides.

The guests who had been frightened by the "young master" just now were now in an even greater panic. Some were so frightened that they cried for their parents, their bodies shaking like sieves, unable to move; others rolled and crawled out of the yard, wishing their parents had given them two more legs.

On the other hand, Ye Shuang'er's performance at this moment was remarkable. She first swiftly kicked over the "young master" who wanted to escape in the chaos, and then she knocked out a handprint and slapped the latter's forehead. The "young master" growled, a black air appeared on his face, and then he jumped out with a whoosh. Ye Shuang'er chased him and chopped him into pieces with a few swords.

——This "young master" was actually possessed by a ghost, which is why he behaved so abnormally just now. Theoretically, he still has a chance of surviving.

If it were Bai Yuan, he might have just chopped her to death, but with Ye Shuang'er's personality, she naturally wanted to try to save her.

"Hey, you guys, come over here and tie him up. Don't let him move!"

Ye Shuang'er turned her head and looked to the side.

"Ah I?"

Several servants around witnessed all this, and only after being scolded by the old butler did they come forward tremblingly and tie up the "young master" with hemp ropes, which was considered a little assist.

the other side.

Bai Yuan also suddenly pulled out the dagger held by the "Young Madam", and the sword body drew a sword flower in the air, and slashed down again!

Ping Ping Ping——

The "Young Madam" reacted quickly. She tore off her bright red wedding dress and then used this half-human, half-ghost body to fight with Bai Yuan.

As the sword's energy surged, its human skin tore away, revealing its originally steely, livid form. Each time the sword slashed through it, sparks flew, but only a few shallow white marks remained. As time passed, it seemed to sense Bai Yuan's cultivation level was different, baring its fangs and fiercely attempting a counterattack.

"This guy……"

Bai Yuan frowned slightly.

Just as she had guessed before.

This "young master" and "young mistress" are both ghosts.

One is a hungry ghost, and the other...

Should it be a painted skin ghost?

Although there were no clear markings to prove it, if nothing unexpected happened, these two creatures were likely the ghosts she had released when she used the [Yellow Spring Order], and they had fled from the Hidden Moon Mountain area and arrived here. Therefore, the hungry ghost had shown a look of doubt and uncertainty when he first saw her.

It was surprised because the two parties "knew" each other. In a sense, Bai Yuan was even its "benefactor" who released it from the underworld.

The suspicion was because Bai Yuan was now wearing the [Thousand Faces of the Demonic Spider], and his appearance and aura were very different from the "Blood Kite" of that day. With the hungry ghost's humble cultivation, he couldn't see through it at all.

but……

The painted skin ghost that is with it is a little bit stronger.

Especially the green skin, which seems to be made of extremely condensed ghost energy and is extremely strong.

Bai Yuan, with his spiritual roots destroyed and severely injured, was unable to inflict any effective damage. Furthermore, if he pulled out other magical instruments at this moment, it would contradict his previously stated identity as a "disciple of the Qingxin Sect" and risk exposing his true identity.

Bai Yuan was hesitating.

Then Ye Shuang'er called out softly, "Senior Sister, I'm here to help you!"

However, before Ye Shuang'er could actually swing her sword to "help".

Several other auras swooped in from the distant night sky, arriving above the manor in just over ten seconds. After briefly observing the situation, one of the female cultivators exhaled and shouted, descending upon him with a clear cry:

"What kind of ghost is causing trouble here?"

"Look at the sword!"

Swish swish!

Along with that sound, bright sword lights fell on his head!

The Painted Skin Ghost also sensed the danger and no longer cared about fighting with Bai Yuan, so he quickly retreated.

It was already very fast, and barely dodged the first two sword lights, but was hit hard in the chest by the third one, and the whole person flew backwards. While in mid-air, it was hit in the chest by a flying sword that passed by like a stream of light. Then, both the person and the sword crashed into the courtyard wall behind, directly smashing the two or three meter high stone wall into pieces.

But its body was really tough. Even with such injuries, it still rolled over, got up, and ran away.

"Go after them!"

A cold female voice said.

Two monks in brown clothes flew out on their swords and, following her orders, quickly chased in the direction the Painted Skin Ghost had fled.

The person who spoke stayed and landed beside Bai Yuan on his sword. He was a young female cultivator.

She was also dressed in brown, with delicate features and picturesque eyebrows. Her long, straight black hair, like a waterfall, flowed carelessly behind her head, undulating slightly with her clothes in the cold wind, outlining her exquisite and graceful figure. She was beautiful, but she also had the air of a goddess descending to earth. Even standing before her, she seemed ready to soar into the air at any moment.

now.

The female cultivator first took a quick look at the "young master"'s condition, then raised her hand and took out a talisman, which she transformed into clear water and poured into his mouth. She then bowed to Bai Yuan and Ye Shuang'er and said:

"My name is Ji Tingxue. I was passing through this place with my clansmen when I sensed a demonic aura rising to the sky, so I came to investigate. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be two fellow Daoists here fighting demons and defending the Dao... May I know your names?"

"Disciples of the Qingxin Sect, Su Baizhi and Ye Qingyu."

Bai Yuan returned the salute, but his eyes moved quietly when he looked at Ji Tingxue.

is her?

Chapter 26 Ji Tingxue

"what?"

Almost at the same time, Bai Yuan's thoughts began to fluctuate.

The female cultivator named Ji Tingxue also seemed to notice something: "Fellow Daoist Su... seems to have heard of my name? Could it be that you and I have met somewhere before?"

“…No, that’s not the case.”

Bai Yuan smiled. "My sisters and I have been training with our master for many years, but this is the first time we've come this far. However, our master has been here before and mentioned some things about the Ji family to me. I didn't expect to meet him here. It's truly an honor."

"Do you know I'm from the Ji family?"

"Of course. I don't think there are many people with the surname Ji who appear in this area and possess such advanced magical skills, and who simultaneously meet these characteristics."

That's right.

Like the [Jiang] in Jiang Rao, the [Ji] in Ji Tingxue is also a surname with a very interesting origin.

Both are among the eight ancient cultivation clans in the Zhongzhou region.

However, the Jiang family had declined many years ago, and by the time of Jiang Rao's generation, it was completely destroyed. The Ji family, on the other hand, had maintained a strong legacy. Although a secluded family that refrained from intermarrying with outsiders or accepting disciples, its reputation was not particularly prominent, but its family heritage was no less than that of the four orthodox sects, especially in the art of alchemy, where few could rival it.

As for Ji Tingxue...

This person is also a very popular character in "Asking the Immortal".

But not the heroine.

Because she is a hidden NPC, rarely appearing in the game and without corresponding side quests, many players even complete the game without knowing she exists. Even experienced players who have fully explored all the "Ji Family Side Quests" would find it difficult to collect the defeat cg of this character, let alone add her to their harem.

The reason is related to a secret of Ji Tingxue——

Ji Tingxue is actually not a human.

Her true identity is Ji Lingyun, the saintly maiden of the Ji family who was extremely talented and believed to have reached the realm of heaven a thousand years ago. When her life was about to end, she stole the secrets of heaven and separated a wisp of her soul, which was placed in the tea leaves of an ancient tea tree in the clan. After hundreds of years, she was nurtured into a human body.

Therefore, Ji Tingxue can be regarded as the reincarnation of "Ji Lingyun".

It can also be considered a leaf demon.

In most cases, the "leaf demon" part occupies the main part.

The spirit and memories belonging to "Ji Lingyun" were sealed deep in Ji Tingxue's soul with multiple restrictions and gradual awakening. Only under certain very special conditions would they break the restrictions and reveal their cultivation level of becoming a god or even returning to the void.

Due to the special status, Ji Tingxue seldom steps out of the house. He basically stays in the Ji family tea garden, under the ancient tea tree that is one of the "Seven Spiritual Roots of Heaven and Earth" for enlightenment, concentrating on tending to the flowers and plants, and cultivating his mind and enlightenment.

Only if she wants to go out for a walk, or if the current head of the Ji family, "Ji Taimei", personally orders her to do so, can she leave the clan and go out into the world.