Various Methods

In a quiet alley.

"Hahaha~ That's hilarious~ Big White, you're amazing~"

Xu Ling was laughing so hard she couldn't stand up straight. Thinking about that kid's pathetic state made her feel amused. Didn't she realize that with two Chunyang disciples nearby, there was no need to worry about demons?

Bai Yujun also found it very amusing. She tossed her hair back, though it wasn't very graceful.

"Let's go, let's find a restaurant to eat."

The two of them and the snake were about to go eat. Before they could even leave the alley, a disheveled figure blocked their path. Besides vegetable leaves and hair, he was already covered in scabs from eggs someone had thrown at him. Holding a compass, he glared angrily at Bai Yujun.

Bai Yujun shrugged helplessly. Some people were just too fond of demon hunting.

The man turned to look at Yang Mu and Xu Ling.

"When did people from Chunyang Palace start standing with demons and monsters? Truly living up to the title of the number one sect in the world." The man spoke sarcastically, his face full of mockery. He was clearly a disciple from a sect that didn't have a good relationship with Chunyang.

Stopping the displeased Yang Mu and Xu Ling with a wave of his hand, Bai Yujun looked at the man.

"Hiss, Hundred Thousand Mountains, White Snake, who are you?"

"Yan Feng from Tiangang Mountain! Let you, a demon, know who you're dying by! Hmph! A mere little demon is so cunning and knows how to bewitch people. You will surely become a scourge in the future! All righteous people should slay you!"

Bai Yujun was furious with his words. He twisted her clever plan into bewitching people. This kid was simply too pedantic.

Bai Yujun first tied her long hair into a ponytail, drew her sword, and decided that since things couldn't be resolved peacefully today, she'd practice her moves and get used to her sword techniques.

"Demon, take this!"

The Black Iron Cudgel whistled as it smashed down from the sky. Bai Yujun lightly tapped her toes and leaped up. She took a few quick steps on the moss-covered, mottled wall with her feet, then darted sideways, sword raised, and thrust it at Yan Feng. The Black Iron Cudgel, unable to stop its momentum, smashed into the ground. He hastily retreated to the side, dodging the sword's edge!

Yan Feng's cudgel techniques were fierce and powerful, with wide, sweeping movements and immense force. Bai Yujun excelled in agility, speed, and seizing opportunities. After missing her first strike, she immediately focused on movement and waited for an opening.

The alley rang with the clanging of weapons.

Now, it was a test of who could remain calm. Neither side had high cultivation, so the fight couldn't last too long. Cudgel shadows were dense and impenetrable, while the sword strikes were tricky and vicious.

Finally, after a prolonged fight, Yan Feng began to show signs of fatigue.

Bai Yujun seized the opportunity, appearing instantly before Yan Feng like a flicker and thrusting at his chest!

Yan Feng's body tensed violently, as if targeted by a venomous snake. He hastily retreated and swung his cudgel horizontally, attempting to trade injuries to force Bai Yujun back.

Bai Yujun's expression was unreadable. With a swing of her sword, amidst Yan Feng's confusion and fear, she pierced a bloody hole in his chest. Unfortunately, the wound wasn't deep enough to seriously injure him. As the Black Iron Cudgel swept towards her, she bent backward at an incredible angle, a full ninety degrees, and the iron cudgel grazed past her face, taking a few strands of her hair with it.

Yan Feng, his chest wounded, was terrified. In his panic, he exposed an opening again.

Bai Yujun sneered.

Her body moved with a flexibility unnatural to humans, easily dodging the iron cudgel and closing the distance. She slashed horizontally with her sword, putting Yan Feng in a precarious situation, unsure how to respond. He wasn't a master, just a rookie who had just left his sect for training.

The inherent flexibility of her serpentine nature was displayed to its fullest.

Continuously beaten by Bai Yujun, whom he considered a monster, Yan Feng, filled with anger and anxiety, decided to change his tactics.

He retreated several steps, pulled out a dark, lumpy object from his embrace, and threw it forcefully at Bai Yujun. The object grew as it met the wind, transforming into a large net that enveloped her in an instant...

The black net was incredibly fast. Seeing that she couldn't dodge it, Bai Yujun swung her sword, intending to cut it open. To her surprise, the black net was extremely sturdy.

"Demon Binding Net! Capture!"

Feeling a tightening around her, Bai Yujun was completely ensnared by the black net. She lost her footing and fell to the ground.

In the blink of an eye, she was tightly bound. Enraged, Bai Yujun wanted to curse. She couldn't defeat her, so she resorted to throwing out all sorts of junk to trap a snake!

Yan Feng laughed heartily.

"Little demon, quickly reveal your true form!"

Saying that, he reached out to grab the Demon Binding Net and cast a spell. As he bent down, a flying sword appeared before his eyes, humming ominously. Its sword qi was sharp and fierce. If he moved rashly, it could kill Yan Feng in an instant.

"What is the meaning of this, you two..."

Yang Mu remained silent and made a few gestures towards the trapped Bai Yujun. The Demon Binding Net automatically loosened.

Furious, Bai Yujun shook off the black net and threw a punch at Yan Feng, sending him flying!

Bang, the mottled wall cracked from the impact. After landing, Yan Feng picked up his black cudgel, intending to retaliate. Before he could even stand up, the flying sword reappeared before his eyes, less than two inches away!

"People from Chunyang Palace actually associate with demons!"

Xu Ling couldn't stand it anymore.

"Who says we can't stand with demons? This is a snake demon my master found to guard the house. Do we need to report to you? If we really wanted to kill you, would you still be alive?"

"Who is your master? I will definitely visit him to seek guidance one day!" Yan Feng retorted, unconvinced.

"I am Yang Mu. My master is Yu Rong of Chunyang Palace. You'd best not bother my master; she's very busy," Yang Mu said calmly. There was no need to hide anything; he stood by his name.

"Yu... My apologies, I was rude."

Upon hearing Yu Rong's name, Yan Feng immediately backed down. Bai Yujun marveled at how extraordinary her cheap meal ticket was. Just her name was enough to make this pedantic fellow yield. It seemed she'd have to ask her for some protective talismans later. Standing behind them, her snake head was spinning with thoughts.

"You restrained her, and she punched you. Neither of you owes the other anything."

Yang Mu's words settled the matter. It was clear he was siding with Bai Yujun. He had almost killed her with a sword just now, and the wound was still bleeding. Bai Yujun didn't say anything further, turning away and deeming Yan Feng not worth talking to.

"In that case, farewell."

Yan Feng picked up the Demon Binding Net and, carrying his cudgel, stumbled away. Being punched by a twelve-meter-long White Snake wasn't a pleasant experience. If he hadn't practiced body refinement techniques, he might have been killed by that single blow.

Bai Yujun was a bit confused about that net.

"Is that net his Magic Treasure?"

Knowing Bai Yujun had questions, Yang Mu explained the details.

"Actually, there are many records about these things in the miscellaneous collections of the library. The world knows that our Chunyang Palace doesn't emphasize external objects, only cultivating ourselves through arduous practice. We only have a few Magic Treasures like flying swords, and our elixirs primarily focus on healing and recovery. Other sects and rogue cultivators are different; they emphasize Magic Treasures and elixirs more. Many people's cultivation involves constantly consuming elixirs to increase their power, and they particularly like to waste effort and resources crafting Magic Treasures, with battles being entirely about comparing Magic Treasures. They don't realize they've got it backward."

"Cultivation is about oneself, not external objects. Magic Treasures can also be broken with spells. For example, the Demon Binding Net can be resisted by casting the corresponding spell. All sorts of cultivation methods are in the library; they are elective courses."

After listening, Bai Yujun was stunned for a moment and resolved to stay in the library after they returned and not come out.

"In the future, you'll encounter many cultivators who rely on elixirs to increase their cultivation. Their bodies will be weak, and their state of mind insufficient, making it difficult for them to progress despite having spiritual power. So, Big White, you should eat fewer elixirs from now on."

There's such a thing? Bai Yujun nodded.

"Perhaps demon beasts are different from humans and can consume elixirs. Demon beasts cultivate for hundreds or thousands of years at a time, and besides, snakes have stronger digestive and absorptive capabilities, so they might not fear the side effects of elixirs." Yang Mu was also a bit unsure.

She pouted. His words were as good as saying nothing, but the part about hundreds or thousands of years was true. Humans could advance their cultivation in a short time, while demon beasts needed to put in more time. The advantage was their spiritual power was more abundant, and their physiques were sturdier. It was hard to say if it was good or bad.