Black Wind Matriarch and Human Changeling

The room was bright, and the night deepened.

Zhao Huai sat in a chair, while the woman in the green dress lay on the ground. Yan Jing leaned over, two fingers on the woman's wrist, checking her pulse.

"How is it? Can you save her?" Zhao Huai asked.

"The injuries are severe. Her meridians and flesh have been shattered. Saving her is possible, but the Demonic Qi within her is difficult to remove. It seems this woman has just experienced a fierce battle."

Yan Jing said seriously, then took out a Porcelain Vase from his pocket, poured out a pill, and placed it in the woman's bloodless lips.

He used True Qi to refine the pill.

A painful look appeared on the woman's pale cheeks, with some beads of sweat on her forehead. After a quarter of an hour, her complexion gradually turned red.

After doing this, Yan Jing turned around, looked at Zhao Huai, and asked:

"Judging by the solidity of this woman's meridians and True Qi, she doesn't seem to be at the Qi Refining Realm, but rather a Foundation Establishment cultivator. How did you find her?"

Zhao Huai honestly replied, "I was dealing with Human Puppets under the Fox Demon just now when suddenly two strong beams of light clashed in the sky, and then she fell from the sky."

"She is the disciple of the Immortal Sect I mentioned to you."

"Disciple of an Immortal Sect?"

Yan Jing quickly remembered the guest Zhao Huai had mentioned before.

No wonder, so it was a Sect disciple.

"Could she be a Hope Immortal Sect disciple?"

Li Chong, who had been silent, couldn't help but ask.

"Prefect, why do you ask?" Zhao Huai tilted his head and asked.

Li Chong waved his hand, indicating, "Don't call me Prefect anymore. I failed to save my son's life and failed to handle the Demons and Monsters properly. I really can't bear the title."

Li Chong got out of bed, thought for a moment, and slowly said, "As early as three days ago, the Hope Immortal Sect said they would send a disciple down the mountain. The reason is naturally the recent Demons and Monsters incidents in Jingyang Town. Recently, many Demons and Monsters have indeed been discovered near Jin Province."

"But why haven't we heard any news?"

Li Chong sighed and said, "To avoid causing panic among the people, the news was naturally blocked. It was enough to have the Sect take action, but who would have thought that we would encounter a problem that even a Sect disciple couldn't solve."

"On the contrary, your Excellency has high cultivation and is our savior. Please accept my bow."

What Li Chong said was the truth. If it weren't for Zhao Huai, he would have died here today.

Yan Jing and Zhao Huai exchanged glances, seeing the helpless look in each other's eyes, and couldn't help but smile.

"The people outside are almost awake. Prefect Li can have them report to the Sect. The Demonic Creatures shouldn't dare to attack again in a short time," Zhao Huai reminded.

"Okay, I'll arrange it right away."

Li Chong nodded after hearing this and walked towards the door.

Not long after.

"Cough."

A soft cough sounded.

The woman in the green dress opened her eyes. She only felt weak all over, her meridians were in pain, her muscles were sore, and she felt indescribably uncomfortable. She felt like she was lying on a blanket, soft and warm, and there was a warm stove around her, making her feel warm.

The clothes on her body were tattered, not a single piece was intact, so the collar was also chilly. Fortunately, a blanket covered her chest.

Soon, she suddenly remembered that she still had a mission to complete, but the Treasure Sword she had been holding tightly in her hand was gone.

A boiling killing intent burst out in her eyes. She turned over and got up, but saw two people sitting in front of her.

Directly in front of her was a man in white robes, whose appearance was very familiar, very handsome, with skin as good as a woman's.

Before she could think about it, her head was in another sharp pain.

"Awake?"

Zhao Huai noticed the movement behind him, turned around, and smiled slightly.

The woman in the green dress showed a vigilant look, still very puzzled in her heart. She swallowed, her dry throat was a little hoarse, and she weakly opened her mouth, "Who are you?"

"Miss, it hasn't been long since we last met, have you forgotten me?" Zhao Huai said with a smile.

"Just now, I saw you falling from the sky and lying on the road. I saw you and brought you into the house. Doctor Yan happened to be here and gave you some initial treatment. You may not be completely healed, but at least your life has been saved."

The voice was calm and extremely gentle, as if speaking to a long-lost friend.

The woman in the green dress closed her eyes and focused her mind. The severe pain subsided slightly, and her mind became much clearer. Looking at Zhao Huai in front of her, she finally remembered who he was.

She wondered why he looked so familiar. It turned out he was the pawnshop owner she had met during the day. She didn't expect it to be such a coincidence that she was saved by him.

"Thank you, Shopkeeper and Doctor Yan. Today's events were truly unavoidable, and I've made you both laugh. My name is Lu Wanqiu, and I am a Hope Immortal Sect disciple. I will definitely repay you in the future."

Lu Wanqiu said with a serious expression.

"Saving lives and healing the wounded is what I, Yan Jing, should do. You're too kind, Miss," Yan Jing waved his hand and said with a smile. In fact, he was very happy in his heart. Getting a favor from a Sect disciple was not an easy thing.

"Could you briefly tell us what happened, Miss?" Zhao Huai couldn't help but ask. The image of that black mist was still in his mind. He had a feeling that it must be a very powerful Demons and Monsters.

"Yes, the Demonic Qi in your body hasn't been cleared yet. It seems you've encountered some trouble," Yan Jing echoed from the side.

Lu Wanqiu's beautiful eyes dimmed for a moment, and she sighed, "Have you heard of Black Wind Cave?"

Zhao Huai and Yan Jing exchanged a glance and said, "Of course, we've heard of it. Black Wind Cave was notorious for a time. Didn't it disappear a hundred years ago?"

Lu Wanqiu said calmly, "The Demons and Monsters change, but the cave remains. A new great demon has come to Black Wind Cave, calling herself Black Wind Matriarch. She's quite strong and has been doing evil in the surrounding area, harming many people. I was ordered to come down the mountain to eliminate this demon."

After listening, Zhao Huai pondered for a moment and asked, "You're not a match for that demon?"

Lu Wanqiu shook her head, "That Black Wind Matriarch is not my opponent, but I didn't expect that there would be other Demons and Monsters in Black Wind Cave. There are quite a few powerful ones. They gathered together, and I barely managed to kill several of them, but I was also seriously injured, allowing Black Wind Matriarch to escape."

Although she spoke lightly, Zhao Huai knew that only those who had personally experienced it could understand the danger involved.

Demons and Monsters were not easy to deal with. Just the Fox Demon he had encountered was very cunning, not to mention other Demons and Monsters.

"Is it that ball of black mist in the sky?" Zhao Huai pressed.

"That's right. Her physical body has been destroyed by me, leaving only a remnant soul. She's at the end of her rope now and can only run away."

Lu Wanqiu added, "I think the Jingyang Town incident is also related to her."

At this point, Zhao Huai voiced his doubts, "Why do you say that Jingyang Town suffered heavy casualties? I heard that the people of Jingyang Town are living well."

Lu Wanqiu sighed and said faintly, "They have all become Human Changeling, becoming accomplices of the Demons and Monsters."

"Human Changeling?"

This was the first time Zhao Huai had heard this term.

Lu Wanqiu explained, "Demons and Monsters are divided into three categories: Yaowu (Demonic Creatures), Guiguai (Ghosts and Monsters), and Mowu (Demonic Creatures). Human Changelings are the weakest type, belonging to the Yaowu (Demonic Creatures) category. On the surface, they look no different from ordinary people, but their minds are no longer their own. They will do things according to the orders of the Demons and Monsters."

This was the first time Zhao Huai had heard these detailed classifications and separate categories.

"Then who will deal with these Demons and Monsters' lackeys?"

Lu Wanqiu looked at him deeply and said, "Hope Immortal Sect will take action."