Fighting at the Inn

Chu Zhe concealed his aura and found a chair to sit down and drink tea.

Xu Ling glanced at Yang Mu, then at Bai Yujun. She didn't understand why Senior Brother was leisurely drinking tea, but he looked really handsome while doing so…

"Calm down, remember not to panic."

Yang Mu understood Chu Zhe's meaning and calmly drew his Treasure Sword.

Chu Zhe nodded, very satisfied with Yang Mu.

Bai Yujun drew the Treasure Sword Chu Zhe had gifted her and habitually retreated into a dark corner, using the darkness to conceal her form. She instinctively slowed her breathing and hid herself, a common hunting tactic for snakes. She remained motionless, waiting to launch a sudden attack, aiming for a swift kill, which was characteristic of snakes.

Chu Zhe was stunned. He hadn't expected Bai Yujun to know how to conceal her tracks and ambush from the shadows.

Suddenly, he had an epiphany. He had been trying to understand her from a human perspective all along. She was a Snake Demon, and these skills were innate. The thought of Bai Yujun being a Snake Demon inexplicably made his heart feel heavy…

Not long after, faint footsteps could be heard on the rooftop nearby.

Bai Yujun sniffed the air, confirming it was the Wolf Demon who had appeared at the Qingyuan Poetry Gathering before. After a moment's thought, she moved behind an osmanthus tree, using the floral scent to mask her own smell. A wolf's nose wasn't much worse than a snake's; they simply had different strengths.

Hidden, Bai Yujun was exceptionally well concealed. Apart from Chu Zhe, whose realm was far superior, Xu Ling and Yang Mu could no longer sense her presence. She remained perfectly still, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows.

Chu Zhe frowned.

On the rooftop, the Wolf Demon silently crept to the roof of Bai Yujun's room. He slid down along the eaves, landed, and prepared to push open the door.

This action infuriated Bai Yujun. How dare this scoundrel enter a snake's room!

Yang Mu quickly formed hand seals, pointing his index and middle fingers at the Wolf Demon!

The Wolf Demon, who was pushing the door, suddenly felt a sense of danger from behind and hurriedly rolled to the side. Just as he dodged, a flying sword whizzed through the door and disappeared. A flying sword?

Not good! His mind flashed back to those three people from before.

The Wolf Demon panicked and became fearful. He cursed his terrible luck. He had survived this long not by being brave and reckless, but by avoiding danger. Who knew he would accidentally provoke some important figures.

Relying on his intuition, he rolled again to dodge. The flying sword pierced the wooden door and returned. Just as he stopped, he heard a loud roar.

"Monster! Behold my sword!"

Yang Mu, holding his Treasure Sword, charged forward. The Wolf Demon, wielding two curved sabers, engaged Yang Mu, trading blows.

Chu Zhe shook his head. It had been an excellent opportunity for a sneak attack, but this kid had to shout "Monster, behold my sword!" He really should watch fewer historical dramas. Such a waste of a great opportunity.

Two figures, one white and one black, clashed in the inn's backyard, the sounds of their weapons ringing out noisily.

In reality, Yang Mu's cultivation was more profound. Having trained under Yu Rong, one of the Chunyang Five, on Mount Hua for years, his cultivation and swordsmanship far surpassed the Wolf Demon's. The key issue was that he had never experienced a life-or-death battle and was unaccustomed to such fierce combat. For a time, he was suppressed by the Wolf Demon. The Wolf Demon, who had been terrified earlier, was now surprised. It seemed… these people weren't that formidable after all.

Xu Ling was even more anxious. Forgetting to conserve her spiritual energy, she unleashed a powerful move right from the start. Three flying swords flew out from the Sword Box behind her and hovered above her head, but she hesitated to attack, afraid of accidentally stabbing her Senior Brother. However, holding back consumed a lot of spiritual energy, causing her to break out in a cold sweat…

The Wolf Demon was excited, feeling his luck was good today. What was that saying again?

Fortune smiles upon me.

"Little one, don't be scared. Grandfather Wolf is a good person, hehe~"

The excited Wolf Demon began to counter-attack aggressively, planning to kill these two rookies with powerful backgrounds, seize their Pills and Cultivation Methods, and flee. With a new Cultivation Method, he could run far away, and who would care if the powerful figures behind them were angry?

The Wolf Demon didn't notice the venomous snake quietly lurking in the corner.

Yang Mu was furious. He was different from others. While others lost their composure when angry, Yang Mu became even calmer, focusing solely on killing his opponent. As time went on, his movements became more fluid.

Beneath the osmanthus tree, Bai Yujun's eyes remained fixed, unblinking and motionless, waiting with patience.

Clang!

Yang Mu deflected a curved saber with his sword and thrust directly at the Wolf Demon's chest!

The Wolf Demon dodged, inadvertently moving closer to the osmanthus tree…

Now!

Just like when hunting before her Form Transformation, Bai Yujun instantly unleashed immense power and speed, stabbing the Wolf Demon in the back. Before the Wolf Demon could react, she instantly retreated!

Chu Zhe was amazed by Bai Yujun's attack speed. A mere transformed Snake Demon exploding with such speed and power could almost reach a higher realm. This move was likely a racial ultimate skill.

"Ugh…"

The Wolf Demon's lower back throbbed, and he almost fell to his knees. He frantically pushed Yang Mu back and looked behind him, his rage igniting.

"Snake Demon… Despicable!"

The Wolf Demon was severely injured. That sword had accurately struck his lower back. Bai Yujun knew well that a wolf's kidneys were a vulnerable spot, and striking them was a practiced move.

Yang Mu stood firm and shouted to Xu Ling.

"Junior Sister!"

Xu Ling, who had been holding back, pointed forward with both hands, and three flying swords shot out instantly!

The Wolf Demon felt its fur stand on end! It gritted its teeth and dodged, but its injured waist reduced its agility. It managed to dodge two swords, but the third flying sword passed through its shoulder, drawing a spray of blood. Gray fur appeared around the wound. The severe injury prevented the Wolf Demon from maintaining its Form Transformation, and parts of its body reverted to its original form.

Bai Yujun relaxed her guard. There was no need for further fighting.

Xu Ling was not a useless vase; otherwise, Yu Rong wouldn't have accepted her as a direct disciple. Xu Ling possessed exceptional talent in flying swords and Sword Formations. She could skillfully use countless sword moves and magic, but she lacked combat experience. She had been holding back her ultimate move earlier and now unleashed it all at once.

"No…"

The three flying swords weaved back and forth in the air. The Wolf Demon, standing on the ground, let out continuous howls of agony. The flying swords relentlessly pierced its body, creating bloody holes. It couldn't even manage to fall…

Chu Zhe felt it was enough.

"Alright, Junior Sister, stop now."

Xu Ling waved her small hand, and the three flying swords returned to the Sword Box.

Thump! The Wolf Demon fell, blood splattering from its wounds. It even involuntarily reverted to its true form as a grey wolf.

The Wolf Demon weakly raised its head. Seeing Chu Zhe emerge from the shadows, his Chunyang Daoist Robe was so conspicuous, especially that high-level disciple's robe. So, a master had been watching the whole time. A bitter smile spread across its face. So, this was a trial for a young disciple. If he had known, why would he have agreed to come here and die at Young Master Zhang's request?

The other guests in the inn peered out, terrified by the huge grey wolf in the backyard.

"Cough, cough... I didn't expect it to be someone from Chunyang Palace... cough, cough... If you're going to finish me, do it quickly..." The wolf spat human words, its green eyes fixed on Bai Yujun.

"I, I am..."

"A snake."

Bai Yujun finally managed to utter three words, righteously declaring her identity.

Slish!

The wolf's head was severed by a sword, separating it from its body. Bai Yujun had no intention of letting it go since the moment it started sneaking towards her room. One must be ruthless to enemies; only dead enemies are good enemies.

Xu Ling and Yang Mu were surprised by Bai Yujun's decisive and resolute actions. Recalling that she was a snake demon, they understood. Snakes, being cold-blooded animals, how could they be indecisive?

Chu Zhe nodded. Although he was a little concerned about Bai Yujun's ruthlessness, he was generally satisfied. In the cultivation world, one had to be ruthless when necessary to survive, otherwise, they would be the ones to die in the end.