I Want to See Stockings!

Following Qu Zhaixing's guidance, You Su and Ji Xueruo traversed the devastated battlefield.

As You Su passed by the giant pit, he couldn't detect any signs of life. Only a damp, foul odor emanated from the bottom of the pit, which was definitely not an environment that Fire Armadillo would like.

"Where did the Fire Armadillo go?" You Su asked, his brows furrowed.

Qu Zhaixing had completely lost his previous scholarly arrogance; his bowing and scraping manner made him look like a complete lackey.

Ji Xueruo saw this and, recalling how this person had been fooled by Hua Ranhua because of his own cleverness, felt that he was a typical example of someone who was all show and no substance.

"I don't know... I only know that it attacked us like a madman that day, and then suddenly seemed to realize something and ran away..."

"It ran away?!" Ji Xueruo asked in surprise, "Where could it have run to?"

The girl's worries were not unfounded; for the people of the entire island, the Fire Armadillo was a natural disaster.

"I don't dare to chase after her..." Qu Zhaixing replied humbly.

Ji Xueruo rolled her eyes helplessly. More than the Fire Armadillo's true whereabouts, she was more concerned about what could drive away such a ferocious beast.

"Then why did you say it seemed to have sensed something?"

"Because it almost swallowed Ao Yu whole, then suddenly looked back and quickly abandoned Ao Yu and ran away."

Qu Zhaixing still felt lingering fear when he recalled the scene. If the Fire Armadillo hadn't stopped eating at the last minute, how could he have saved Ao Yu?

You Su raised an eyebrow slightly, "Which direction were you looking back in?"

Qu Zhaixing looked at the sun and calculated the direction, "Looking northwest."

"The northwest side?"

Ji Xueruo glanced in that direction, then frowned and whispered to You Su, "My activity range since arriving on the island has been around this area, which is the southeast side of Heaven Awakening Island. The fact that the Fire Armadillo can settle here means that there is nothing nearby that can threaten it, yet it was scared away. My initial judgment is that there is only one possibility—that a more powerful creature has come to the island, which is why it ran inland."

You Su nodded slightly upon hearing this. Ji Xueruo's speculation was not without merit, but there was no time for them to investigate what exactly was in the southeast corner of Heaven Awakening Island.

"Let's find Senior Sister Zi Xun first." You Su quickened her pace, feeling that this island was becoming increasingly chaotic.

The three of them walked to a small hill and finally saw Ao Yu.

The leaves rustled in the wind; this tranquil mound, untouched by the ravages of war, was covered with wildflowers of all colors.

In contrast to these vibrant flowers and plants are these six lifeless tombs.

Ao Yu knelt on the ground, closed his eyes, and softly recited a eulogy he had never heard before. He was a majestic Golden Lion Clan, but at this moment his voice was as gentle as a warm breeze, comforting and protecting these sleeping souls.

Ji Xueruo was slightly moved. This was a special song that their Demon Race would sing during funerals. It was not in the common language of the Five Continents, but in the obscure ancient language of the Spirit Fox Clan.

Star Zhao Immortal Ancestor was the only Demon Cultivator among the six immortal ancestors, and also the only dragon in the world with records. In the great war of the invasion of the Heavenly Demons, Star Zhao Immortal Ancestor united all the demons, but war is cruel. She personally composed a lament for the demons who died in the war, calling their souls back to their homeland.

This song has become a tradition of the Demon Race and has been passed down to this day. It's just a pity that the Demon Race no longer has an absolute leader like Star Zhao Immortal Ancestor, and is no longer as united as it once was.

Qu Zhaixing looked back at the two of them, her expression somewhat helpless. Ever since she brought Ao Yu to a safe place, Ao Yu had been digging up graves, filling them in, and mourning, without saying a single word to her.

Which one belongs to your brother?

You Su tiptoed closer to Ao Yu.

Ao Yu's face was pale, and his lips were cracked. He slowly opened his eyes when he heard the sound. His eyes were bloodshot, and there were several dried bloodstains on his once handsome face.

He didn't look up at You Su, but stared blankly at the tombstone in front of him. He closed his eyes not out of piety, but because he dared not look at the name engraved on the tombstone.

Feeling something, You Su didn't say anything more, but instead bowed deeply to Ao Yunlie's tombstone.

To be honest, he didn't have any deep feelings for Ao Yunlie, but he did respect the monster, not just because Ao Yunlie had saved him.

At a time when the relationship between humans and demons was so strained, he actively learned from humans and tried his best to promote harmonious coexistence between humans and demons, always gaining their trust by restraining himself.

He was intelligent, yet foolish. Faced with this cold reality, he was an idealist destined to die young. This is why You Su his first invitation to team up.

Because anyone who believed in that team-building philosophy was too naive. Even without the Fire Armadillo incident, Ao Yunlie would have paid the price for trusting those around him too much.

Even so, You Su had to admit how precious such a demon was; he had the potential to become a key figure in improving relations between humans and demons. But it was precisely because of this rarity that Hua Ranhua exploited him, ultimately leading to this regrettable end.

"He could have lived. Even if he used the Lineage's forbidden technique, he could have survived. He's Ao Yunlie... Not a single elder dislikes him. If he got out, the elders would definitely have found a way to save him. But why was he so foolish? Why did he have to risk his life to protect us as we tore off the talismans and left the island? Wouldn't it have been better if he had just torn off the talismans and left the island himself?"

Ao Yu murmured to himself, and as he spoke, turbid tears streamed down his face, a manifestation of the grief that had materialized in his heart.

Ji Xueruo also bowed. She pursed her lips and finally spoke:

"I have personally killed my true enemy, and your brother will return home. Those who try to exploit the Demon Race will not be spared by any of Demon Race."

Upon hearing this, Ao Yu finally looked up, her eyes lowered.

Ji Xueruo pinched the hem of her skirt. She thought that, given Ao Yu's personality, he would question her about where she was during the final battle, or think that her coming to offer condolences now was just a pretense.

But Ao Yu didn't; Ao Yu simply whispered a thank you.

Ji Xueruo also deeply understood the pain of losing loved ones. From the moment she learned that she was burdened with a blood feud, she, like Ao Yu, grew up overnight.

Ao Yu suddenly stood up, and took out six exquisite wooden boxes from his Universe Bag. Each box had a name written on it, which belonged to the owner of these six graves.

"Please, Miss Ji, help me take them back; this is the true way for their souls to return home..."

"This... you can take it out yourself." Ji Xueruo didn't dare to take it.

"I won't go out," Ao Yu smiled.

Ji Xueruo found the smile somewhat irritating, and she suddenly became angry. "Your brother fought to the death to save you, didn't he? How can you face him if you don't quickly tear off the talisman and leave the island?"

Ao Yunlie has a younger brother, and she also has a younger sister.

Ao Yu simply shook her head. "Anyway, it's not the first time I've angered him... If we wanted to leave, everyone would have left already. I will not leave until I avenge him myself."

"But I've already killed Hua Ranhua, so who else do you want to seek revenge against?"

"Little Saint Son!"

When Ao Yu read the name, his expression turned cold and his voice was like a chilling wind, revealing an undeniable determination. "He killed my brother with his own hands. That beast trampled my brother under his feet and ground him up right in front of me, venting his resentment that he couldn't actually beat my brother! And several others! I remember all their faces! Even without Hua Ranhua's instigation, they would definitely become enemies of the Demon Race in the future!"

Ao Yu spoke with certainty; the name "Little Saint Son" was like a thorn, deeply embedded in his heart.

Ji Xueruo frowned slightly. For both reason and emotion, she didn't want to see Ao Yu continue to rush headlong into danger. The Little Saint Son might not be able to defeat Ao Yunlie, but that didn't mean he couldn't defeat Ao Yu. But she also knew that it was impossible to persuade Ao Yu in his current state, so she could only hesitate and remain silent.

Seeing that You Su remained silent, she felt a surge of inexplicable anger, as if she were looking at an incompetent husband, and so she slapped You Su without hesitation:

"You should try to persuade him!"

You Su raised an eyebrow and took out a Dragon Marrow Pill from his Universe Bag, handing it over.

"You can't kill the Little Saint Son without healing your injuries."

Ao Yu was slightly taken aback. He didn't lack elixirs, but You Su's understanding made him feel like a withered tree had been rejuvenated. He once again sighed that his brother was right; this person was truly different from others.

"Thank you." Ao Yu was about to accept the elixir, which also meant he accepted You Su's approval.

"No need to thank me. If I were in your shoes, I would have made the same decision."

You Su spoke casually, Ji Xueruo glared angrily, feeling as if this person was determined to go against her.

You Su chuckled awkwardly, then continued, "However, Miss Ji is not wrong. If you die, your brother's death will be meaningless. So I have only one request: you may seek revenge, but the prerequisite is to preserve your own life. Revenge is never a matter of a moment."

Ao Yu glanced at the pills in You Su's hand. After hesitating for a long time, he finally made up his mind to take them.

"Why have you come looking for me?"

Ao Yu immediately took the Dragon Marrow Pill. Although he was still immersed in the grief of his elder brother's death, he had also heard the voice transmission that had resounded throughout the entire island.

He wasn't stupid; he easily guessed that the two men hadn't come to him simply to offer condolences. And clearly, You Su's understanding had touched this lion, whose heart was consumed by grief and hatred.

You Su didn't stand on ceremony either, "Since you're from the Golden Lion clan, do you know your brother's Golden Lion Roar?"

Ao Yu nodded. This was a natural divine Divine Ability of the Golden Lion Clan, and of course he could also use it, but it was still not as good as his older brother, who had already mastered it.

"Who do you want me to help you shake?"

"I don't need you to shock people for me, I just need you to shout one sentence for me, use all your strength, and try to make the sound travel as far and wide as possible!" You Su said firmly.

"Shout something?" Ao Yu was somewhat taken aback, feeling a bit like he was being underutilized. "Shout what?"

You Su clenched his fist, brimming with excitement. "Let's shout..."

"I want to see stockings!"

Before Ao Yu could react, Ji Xueruo's fist had already slammed solidly into his waist.

I've been lazy during the National Day holiday, and my typing speed has been really slow... Sorry, sorry! Updates will be more consistent from now on, and I'll get back on track as soon as possible!