Weihu Mountain No Longer Has Tiger Demons

Following the tracks of the two tiger demons down the mountain, he found their cave.

Li Xuanxiao walked inside. The cave still contained many treasures that the two tiger demons couldn't carry away.

Li Xuanxiao scanned the interior and arrived at the back of the cave, frowning slightly.

At the end of the cave lay four sets of white bones.

Not a shred of flesh remained on them, as if countless years of erosion had turned them into mere bones.

It was Zhou Yan, Bai Xue, Qingfeng, and Qingming.

Li Xuanxiao was confused. He had originally thought all four had already left.

He hadn't expected that those two tiger demons would kill them here?

Logically, even at their peak, those two tiger demons would have had little chance of winning against these four.

Let alone when they were heavily injured.

There were traps, formations...

Li Xuanxiao searched carefully and soon discovered the Vine Artifact hidden within.

An artifact with a built-in formation.

"Hiss~"

Li Xuanxiao gasped.

Judging by the aura on it, even cultivators in the Golden Core Stage might not be able to break through it.

No wonder these four had met their end.

Li Xuanxiao couldn't help but shake his head, feeling a bit of pity for them.

After all, they were all Righteous Path Cultivators. They had likely read too many books and become too naive, never experiencing the wickedness of humans, let alone the even greater wickedness of a Demon Heart.

It was also a harsh reminder of the cruelty of the Cultivation World.

A moment of carelessness could lead to eternal damnation.

There wouldn't even be time to regret it.

The two tiger demons hadn't taken the Vine Artifact, likely because they couldn't.

The Vine Artifact could only be controlled by those with a Righteous Spirit in their hearts.

The two tiger demons, driven by bloodlust, naturally couldn't wield it.

Li Xuanxiao carefully collected the Vine Artifact seeds, intending to use them to set traps, undoubtedly gaining another powerful defensive tool.

He looked up at the four skeletons again and shook his head once more.

Soon, people from Fahua Temple and Xuantian Sword Sect would come to collect the bodies.

To prevent the remains of the four from being scavenged by wild beasts, Li Xuanxiao deliberately sprinkled animal repellent powder outside the cave.

Taiping County. The name itself, at first hearing, suggests a place of peace and harmony. But the reality is the exact opposite.

Not only is it not peaceful, but it is filled with various dangers and unstable factors.

One of the main reasons for this situation is its unfortunate proximity to the infamous Weihu Mountain.

Every year, no less than a hundred lives are ruthlessly taken, becoming victims of the tiger menace.

These unfortunate souls might have been working in the mountains and forests, only to be attacked by fierce tigers. Others met their doom while hunting or gathering firewood.

Even more tragically, some women were working at home with their children.

When their husbands returned, they found only the remains of their wives and children inside, a truly devastating sight.

What's especially terrifying is that the legendary Weihu Mountain is said to harbor more than just ordinary tigers.

According to some local elders, two incredibly large and ferocious tiger demons are rumored to be hidden on this mountain!

Their size is said to exceed that of ordinary horses.

Imagine the terrifying scene of such colossal beasts roaming the forests.

This morning, as dawn broke, the night watchman yawned, holding his gong as he stepped out of the county office.

He thought he saw something ahead and rubbed his eyes.

"Oh my god!!"

The watchman plopped onto the ground, staring ahead in terror.

There were two tigers, no! It should be the skins of two tigers.

Soon, the news spread like wildfire.

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People from neighboring counties flocked to see, but only the skins of these two tiger demons remained.

It was truly too terrifying.

However, after that, Weihu Mountain was no longer home to the Tiger Demon.

But who had slain the Tiger Demon, and who had left its hide here, remained an unsolved mystery.

Taiping County became a truly peaceful county.

Years later, the world changed dramatically. Dynasties rose and fell, and from Taiping County emerged a peasant uprising leader who eventually ascended the throne.

But that is a story for another time.

"..."

Shushan.

Li Xuanxiao returned to Silver Sword Peak and handed the mission jade slip to his Junior Sister Zhao Lu, asking her to report to the Sword Holding Pavilion on his behalf. He himself was not to go out for the time being. He absolutely had to avoid Fourth Senior Sister Su Wan and Jiang Luoshui.

"Third Senior Sister, are you at Silver Sword Peak?" Li Xuanxiao asked.

"Yes, I am," Zhao Lu nodded.

Li Xuanxiao gave Zhao Lu another instruction before going to find Third Senior Sister.

Third Senior Sister's name was Lin Wanqing.

Her family background was very ordinary, but judging from the snippets Li Xuanxiao had heard from their master, he felt that Third Senior Sister Lin Wanqing was not ordinary at all. She seemed to be the reincarnation of an Ancient Immortal. Of course, this was all speculation, with no concrete proof.

Soon, Li Xuanxiao found Third Senior Sister Lin Wanqing. At that moment, Lin Wanqing was playing a zither in a bamboo grove. Li Xuanxiao did not approach directly but observed from the shadows for a while.

Soon, he saw a man. He was a man who made one's eyes light up, his features carrying a hint of effeminacy, as if he could captivate the soul. His skin was as fair as snow, as delicate as mutton-fat jade, shimmering slightly in the sunlight. He was dressed in an indigo robe, with intricately embroidered silver thread and cloud patterns along the collar and cuffs. These borders flowed like clouds. Around his waist was tied a cyan auspicious cloud wide brocade belt, embroidered with exquisite patterns that complemented the robe, making him appear even more noble. His black, lustrous hair was tied up high, and he wore a small silver crown inlaid with jade, making him look even more handsome and extraordinary.

"Wh-what a beautiful man!" Li Xuanxiao frowned.

"Sister~" The man, upon speaking, called out "Sister" and hopped over to Lin Wanqing. "Sister, I caught a butterfly."

Lin Wanqing smiled and said, "Mhm, the butterfly is beautiful. Shall we let it go?"

The man blinked and acted cute. Lin Wanqing patted his head, "Good boy~ Butterflies have lives too, they feel pain. We think it's beautiful, but right now, it might be very scared. Someone might be waiting for it. So, shall we let it go?"

"Okay!" The man nodded obediently, like a three-year-old, and released the butterfly. "I'll listen to you, Sister."

Li Xuanxiao couldn't help but shiver, goosebumps rising all over him. He couldn't handle it! He couldn't handle it!!

"Who's there?" Lin Wanqing suddenly said.

Li Xuanxiao composed himself and walked out with a smile. "Third Senior Sister, you're back."

"It's Junior Brother." Seeing it was Li Xuanxiao, Lin Wanqing also smiled.