The Only Sane Disciple: Surrounded by Love-Struck Cultivators
Chapter 23

How Can You Be So Indifferent!

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Li Xuanxiao hadn't expected the male tiger to be so loyal.

However, he didn't hesitate, kicking the male tiger away.

The female tiger's strength was far greater than the male tiger's.

He had to kill the female tiger first!

"Don't hurt my wife, kill me instead!"

The male tiger roared.

"Don't worry, it's just a minor matter."

"None of you will escape!"

Li Xuanxiao ignored him, forming a sword seal with his hands.

"Die!"

His sword pointed directly at the female tiger trapped in the birdcage.

Just then, a sword darted from the side, blocking Li Xuanxiao's blade.

"Wait a moment!"

Li Xuanxiao frowned slightly.

The one blocking him was Zhou Yan.

"My esteemed brother, please show mercy and hear me out."

Li Xuanxiao assumed the other party wanted to kill the female tiger himself, so he could claim the credit.

He didn't mind this, as long as the female tiger died, his mission would be complete.

So, he quickly said, "Then you do it."

At this moment, the male tiger had already lunged towards the birdcage.

But with its cultivation, it couldn't break through the birdcage for a while.

The female tiger inside was already heavily injured from Li Xuanxiao's sneak attack.

"Wife! Wife!!"

"Wife, are you alright? Are you okay... Wife..."

"Husband... run quickly, these people are too powerful, just run, don't mind me!"

"No, no!! Wife, wife, I'm not leaving."

It turned its head and glared angrily at Li Xuanxiao and the others.

"If you want to kill me, let my wife go."

"Amitabha, there are heavenly laws and immortal rules.

Even if heaven and earth are not benevolent, treating all things as straw dogs, one must not forget that demons also possess true emotions."

Qingfeng clasped his hands together.

His junior disciple, Qingming, also chanted Amitabha.

Seeing this, Bai Xue couldn't help but be moved.

"Esteemed brother, may I ask which sect you belong to?"

Zhou Yan cupped his hands.

"Li Xuanxiao, a disciple of Shushan."

"So you're a Shushan disciple. Thank you for saving my junior sister."

"You're welcome. Now is not the time for idle chat. We can discuss it further after dealing with the demon."

Zhou Yan glanced at the pair of tiger demons and sighed.

"Doesn't this scene move you, fellow Daoist Li?"

Moved? What an obscure word.

"Kill me instead, please, I beg you, let my wife go!"

The male tiger knelt down, mimicking human posture, its head hitting the ground, displaying utter despair.

"Husband, no... no!! You run quickly."

"I'll grant you both your wish."

Li Xuanxiao swung his sword, about to strike.

Then, he was blocked once again.

"Amitabha, Benefactor, please wait."

Li Xuanxiao: ...

Wait, when you guys were fighting just now, your speed wasn't this fast, was it!

At this moment, Li Xuanxiao even suspected that this was a setup for him.

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Qingfeng's strength just now wasn't this great.

"Why are you stopping me?"

"Benefactor, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. This applies to demons as well.

Buddhist compassion is not only about loving those you love, but also about forgiving and caring for your enemies. Such broad-mindedness comes from the wisdom of treating oneself and others as one, and loving others as oneself."

"If you're going to kill me, then kill both of us!"

The male tiger pleaded desperately.

"Husband, don't be foolish, you run!" the female tiger cried hoarsely, "You must live well and take care of our child."

"Wife, without you, my life in this world will only be filled with pain!"

Li Xuanxiao: "Don't worry, I will ensure that you and your children die without pain."

"Benefactor!"

"Fellow Daoist Li!"

"Please stop."

"How can you be so cold-hearted!"

Li Xuanxiao blinked.

Cold-hearted? Me?

He looked at Bai Xue, who had spoken.

Bai Xue wiped away the tears of emotion from her eyes, "Don't you think they are pitiful? Seeing this, can you still bring yourself to do it? Give them a chance."

Zhou Yan said, "You two must remember today, and never do evil again. Seeing your deep affection as a couple, I will spare you today."

"Thank you, Immortal Master, thank you, Immortal Master!"

"My wife and I will definitely turn over a new leaf and never commit murder again."

The pair of tigers repeatedly bowed and thanked them, their faces full of sincerity.

Zhou Yan turned to Li Xuanxiao again and said, "Fellow Daoist Li, eradicating demons and upholding righteousness is certainly justifiable, but sometimes methods are also important. Killing cannot solve everything.

See? Isn't this a happy ending?"

Li Xuanxiao looked at the two tiger demons, then at the four people blocking his way, and reluctantly sheathed his long sword.

At this moment, the female tiger spoke up, "Venerable Immortals, there was a letter from a follower of the Demonic Cult in my cave dwelling before, inviting me to join them.

Now that my husband and I have decided to abandon evil and do good, we want to hand this letter over to you. You can use this letter to infiltrate the Demonic Cult and help the Venerable Immortals destroy them!!"

"Is this true?" Zhou Yan raised an eyebrow.

"It's true!"

"That's wonderful."

Zhou Yan was delighted.

Not only was this mission completed smoothly, but they also found a clue to the Demonic Cult, which was a great achievement.

"Everyone, we cannot fully trust what these tiger demons say. Moreover, I have already investigated.

These tiger demons have been causing trouble here for many years, killing and devouring over three hundred men, women, and children.

If they can lay down their butcher knives with just a few words, what about those three hundred dead people?"

Li Xuanxiao said solemnly.

The male tiger immediately said, "Immortal Master, I had no choice. my wife was pregnant and seriously injured at the time. I had no choice but to use blood food to sustain my wife's life. It was a helpless act.

If you must kill, then let me pay the price for those people, and spare my wife and children."

"No! Husband, it's all my fault, it has nothing to do with you..."

Zhou Yan sighed, "They are indeed two unfortunate demons. However, since people are already dead, they cannot be brought back to life.

After this, you two will go down the mountain and apologize to the families of those who died unjustly."

Qingfeng quickly agreed, "When will the cycle of revenge ever end? Benefactor Zhou is wise and righteous; this humble monk has no objections."

"Benefactor Li, what do you think?"

Li Xuanxiao understood that his opposition would likely be useless.

Seeing that they were still going with the tiger demons to retrieve the letter, Li Xuanxiao did not follow and took his leave.

Looking at his departing back, Bai Xue muttered to herself.

"Senior Brother, I've heard for a long time that Shushan disciples cultivate the Path of Ruthlessness. I never thought Shushan disciples were truly heartless."

Zhou Yan shook his head, "If we really let him kill this tiger demon, we won't be able to get any news from the letter, nor will we be able to track down the Demonic Cult.

So this is what they mean by 'doing good deeds brings good fortune.'"

"Mm, I understand, Senior Brother."

"Four Immortal Masters, please follow me."

The Male Tiger helped up the heavily injured Female Tiger and led the way.

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