Demon Ji Qiu

Bai Qianqian was a little nervous.

It wasn't because I witnessed the horrific conditions of the women in the dungeon—

As a seasoned Ascended.

Bai Qianqian can be considered quite knowledgeable.

She had heard of the evil and unorthodox practices in the Cloud Sea World.

In my youthful impetuosity, I personally dealt with many similar wicked people.

What she cared about was Roger's reaction.

Although Roger's decisive action in killing Lin Ping'er slightly improved his image.

But my previous unusual reaction.

It had already left a deep sense of wariness in Bai Qianqian's heart! She didn't understand Roger's move to kill Lin Ping'er.

They also couldn't understand how the opponent could withstand a Dragon King Cannon without sustaining any damage.

Furthermore, I couldn't recall the origin of the style of the Soldier Vest or the Tinder Pouch that the other party had given me before.

therefore.

In her mind, Roger was still very likely a newly arrived 'demon'!...

In Cloud Sea World.

There are all sorts of legends about celestial demons.

Some of the women from Xinlang Mountain even fantasize about dating Tianmo when they chat privately.

But Bai Qianqian is not one of those superficial women who are obsessed with love.

In her understanding.

The Heavenly Demon is an extremely dangerous being!

It must be handled with care.

at the same time.

She was also particularly afraid that it was a misunderstanding.

If it becomes a laughing stock, that's one thing.

What if it damages the relationship you had with Roger?

That's something she absolutely didn't want to do.

So it was after much deliberation.

Bai Qianqian decided to test the waters cautiously.

They inquired about how to deal with the 'accomplices' on the Black Wind Tower Ship.

This was Bai Qianqian's first step in testing Roger's abilities!...

Roger had just finished taking inventory of the magical artifacts and notes, had no idea that the female swordswoman in front of him had already imagined countless scenarios and possibilities.

Out of consideration for maintaining a good relationship with Bai Qianqian.

He casually kicked the ball back. "I haven't decided yet. By the way, what do you think we should do?"

These words were spoken.

The White Marquis Sect's disciples shouted even louder.

They all tried their best to distance themselves from the Evil Cultivator Lin Ping'er.

To prove his innocence.

They even started presenting evidence on the spot.

All sorts of things were brought out—after all, they have mouths to feed, and no matter what, it was Lin Ping'er who forced them to sail the boat and collect protection money.

As for those women who were sexually exploited.

The testimonies of this group were remarkably consistent.

They insisted that only Lin Ping'er was qualified to enter the ship's interior.

The rest of the people had to stay on the deck.

Therefore, they were unaware of these furnaces.

If it weren't for Roger's Qi Divination Technique...

Don't just listen to their empty rhetoric and sophistry.

This group almost became the embodiment of justice, each one a righteous hero who swallowed his pride and worked for the evil cultivators only temporarily to appease them; in essence, they were still undercover agents for the righteous path...

"I'll handle it?"

Bai Qianqian's heart sank.

Roger's passing the buck was, in her eyes, a clear indication of his guilty conscience.

She thought about it.

He pretended to discuss with Roger, saying, "I don't think these people have committed any crimes."

"Letting them go is no big deal."

"Moreover, the 'White Marquis' behind them is not to be trifled with..."

The implication is that they want to release the person.

Roger raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised.

However, he was too lazy to say anything more.

She silently labeled Bai Qianqian as a "saintly/soft-hearted" person in her heart.

Then he nodded easily and said:

"Okay, okay!"

"I'll listen to you!"

Bai Qianqian shook her head inwardly upon hearing this.

"He didn't argue with me! He probably genuinely felt that letting them go wasn't a big deal! So he went aboard the ship just to leave a good impression on me!"

"Perhaps only from the perspective of a demon king would one think that these accomplices are innocent!"

"And he seemed to be trying to flatter me in his words... He was baiting me, with the aim of deceiving me even more in the future!"

"Bai Qianqian! Open your eyes wide! Be vigilant!"

A series of thoughts flashed through my mind.

However, this did not stop Bai Qianqian from Swift as Thunder and Lightning and decisively leading those poor women onto her flying magical artifact—

"Lake Tai Purple Mist Boat"

After temporarily settling these women in.

Bai Qianqian warmly invited Roger to sit in the boat.

Roger went inside immediately.

The interior of the Purple Smoke Boat was far smaller than that of the Black Wind Tower Ship.

However, it also has two levels, one above the other.

Roger went into the upper deck.

The decoration is quite exquisite.

As you travel, you can also see the sea of clouds on both sides.

But after looking at it for a while, it just gets the same.

Roger sat for a while.

I lost interest in the Purple Smoke Boat.

Because this thing's flight speed is only 25 kilometers per hour.

Aside from the fact that it can fly without consuming much air.

It has almost no other advantages.

Roger boarded the ship.

Bai Qianqian then urged the Purple Smoke Boat to slowly head towards Cloud Gathering City.

She immediately apologized to Roger after the boat set sail.

He said he was going to comfort the women who had been placed in the lower classes.

Roger nodded in understanding.

Bai Qianqian left quickly.

Roger was left alone, sitting calmly on the upper floor, enjoying the view.

He seemed to be in a good mood.

He would occasionally pick up the plum wine on the coffee table and drink it by himself.

Bai Qianqian hid in the shadows and spied on them for a long time.

After confirming that Roger had no suspicions.

She had just quietly unleashed a burst of sword light!...

"Go!"

The sword light was pure white, like a ribbon.

It flew away from behind the Purple Smoke Boat.

Amidst the flashing sword light.

It contains a wisp of Bai Qianqian's primordial spirit! She said she would let the people of the White Marquis Sect go.

It was just a test of Roger's words.

The probing is now complete.

Of course, we can't really let those criminals who aided and abetted evil go free!

The reputation of the White Marquis Sect.

Roger, this suspected demon, is unclear.

How could Bai Qianqian not understand?

Relying on the backing of the top demon king of the Cloud Sea, "White Monkey Saint".

These people are utterly wicked!

Lin Ping'er's actions have nothing to do with them? You're kidding!

"This wisp of Celestial Sword Soul carries at least 60% of my power."

"Eliminating the remaining henchmen shouldn't be a problem."

"It can be considered as ridding the people of a scourge!"

Thinking this way.

Bai Qianqian's wisp of primordial spirit then increased its flight speed.

A short while later.

She tracked down the towering ship emitting black light amidst the vast sea of clouds! Just as Bai Qianqian was about to pierce the ship's barrier with her sword light...

Suddenly.

A series of terrified screams came from the ship.

Immediately afterwards.

An enormous head emerged from the clouds! Bai Qianqian abruptly stopped her sword strike.

She stared in horror at the sight before her—

A colossal, unseen serpent leaped out of the clouds.

It swallowed the entire ship whole in one gulp! After swallowing it...

All life force was lost on the ship.

The giant python lazily swished its tail in the clouds.

In the end.

It glanced at itself casually.

Just as Bai Qianqian felt a chill run down her spine and prepared to fight the giant python.

The giant python's body suddenly shrank dramatically.

It eventually disappeared into the clouds!

"What is that?"

"Is there another strange tale about a sea of clouds?"

"This level of spirit... I don't recall ever hearing anyone mention it before!"

Bai Qianqian's primordial spirit was slightly alarmed.

However, since everyone on the Black Wind Tower Ship had been swallowed by the giant python...

There was no way they could have survived.

So she hurried back at full speed.

A moment later.

The sword light returned.

Bai Qianqian, who was sitting in the dark room of the Purple Smoke Boat, suddenly opened her eyes.

A thin layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.

She glanced at Roger furtively.

The other person remained calmly seated, sipping their drink.

And he seemed to be in a good mood.

Because Bai Qianqian noticed that Roger kept shaking his leg...

"It shouldn't have anything to do with him."

"It just goes to show that the world is getting more and more chaotic, and those people from the White Marquis Sect deserve to be punished by heaven!"

Bai Qianqian sighed softly.

Close your eyes and adjust your breathing and state of mind.

only.

Just before she closed her eyes.

She suddenly saw the faint silhouette of a small snake Mi Mi in.

Then she nestled comfortably into Roger's chest!

Bai Qianqian's eyes widened suddenly.

"Notification: Your Celestial God Body, ' White Turbid Serpent,' has annihilated the entire White Marquis Sect..."

"You have obtained the ' Black Wind Tower Ship (Flying Magic Item)'!"

Upper level of the Purple Smoke Boat.

He glanced at the newly acquired Black Wind Tower Ship.

Roger finally showed a satisfied smile.

Dealing with Bai Qianqian was just a superficial act.

He certainly wouldn't let these equally heinous accomplices go unpunished.

certainly.

More importantly, he wouldn't let go of the Black Wind Tower Ship, such a powerful weapon.

"Fortunately, the little snake's template is Rootless God. After entrusting its divine kingdom to Beya, it can continue to reside in my dimensional space and occasionally go out for some fresh air..."

Roger thought to himself.

"I wonder if it encountered anyone else on its trip?"

So he began to read the memories of the Celestial God Body.

Three seconds later.

Roger's expression changed slightly.

It just so happened at that moment.

The side door next to it was pushed open.

Bai Qianqian changed her clothes.

She walked out with a charming smile.

The two exchanged a glance.

On the surface, they appear to be quite harmonious.

Secretly, however, each of them was lost in their own thoughts—

What does she/he mean by this?

The awkward atmosphere in the Purple Smoke Boat did not last long.

In the casual conversation between Luo and Bai.

The purple-smoke boat slowly came to a stop.

Bai Qianqian opened the side curtain.

The sea of clouds outside was suddenly blown away by the wind.

A red sun rose from the east.

The light reddened half of the female swordswoman's face.

And that magnificent city built against the mountains and nestled among the clouds.

Cloud Gathering City.

arrive.

Cloud Gathering City is the most prosperous city Roger has ever seen since his transmigration.

There is no other.

Let's not even mention Mystra.

Even the most famous cities on the Quinan Star.

Its prosperity pales in comparison to that of Cloud Gathering City.

Pass through the city gate.

Roger strolled along the long street paved with solid stone slabs.

Both sides were lined with all kinds of shops.

Ordinary people, like peddlers and laborers.

Disciples among Qi Refiner.

A strange-looking but well-behaved spirit...

All sorts of creatures walked around Roger.

They converged into lively little streams.

A misty haze rises above the stream.

It's a very strong sense of life. "It's been so long since I've felt this lively..."

Standing on Baiyun Street.

Roger was filled with mixed emotions.

Bai Qianqian also needed to deal with those mortal women.

Roger then decided to explore Cloud Gathering City by himself for a while.

After agreeing on a way to contact each other.

He walked alone in the city.

The further you walk...

He became curious about the city's founder—the city lord known as ' Jia Daoren '.

According to the information Bai Qianqian had given him before.

Although Cloud Gathering City is far smaller and less geographically significant than large gathering places like Yu Lang Mountain and Heavenly Emperor Mountain, which are located in the center of the sea of clouds.

But its level of prosperity is even greater.

Many businessmen from other cities like to do business in Cloud Gathering City.

This is inseparable from the series of rules set by Jia Daoren.

Roger wandered around for a while.

Many discoveries were made—

In Cloud Gathering City.

Qi Refiner and Martial Artist, who possess extraordinary powers, are not superior to others.

Instead, they chose to live among ordinary people.

If we don't use Martial Force...

You might even have a hard time identifying the owners of these extraordinary powers.

Roger walked for a long time but didn't find anything like the 'spirit stone' mentioned in the novel.

The commercial system of Cloud Gathering City is still based on the circulation of gold and silver currency.

Agriculture is highly developed in this area.

This is because many Qi Refiner and Martial Artist have taken the initiative to get involved in farming.

Extraordinary methods applied to agriculture can significantly improve the process.

This is one of the secrets to how Cloud Sea World, despite having limited land, can support so many people.

There aren't many high-level Qi Refiner in the city.

Roger encountered very few of them.

But those who have reached the extraordinary level are a dime a dozen.

The only thing missing in the high proportion of extraordinary individuals is that every household has an extraordinary pillar of support.

This amazed Roger at the potential for mass production of troops in the Cloud Sea World.

This average strength.

By rapidly building up an army, one can quickly assemble an extraordinary force!

We have that kind of military strength.

Sweeping away Mystra and Quinan would be a piece of cake.

"We have to handle this carefully..."

As the new star lord.

Roger felt a little pressured.

He wasn't actually very good at management and ruling.

Especially when facing a self-contained society like the Cloud Sea World, which has been operating perfectly for thousands of years.

He was even more at a loss as to where to begin.

Logically speaking...

Acquiring Peach Blossom Mountain means that the Plane Will of the West Tallen plane has recognized Roger.

But the problem now is...

The residents here seem completely unaware of this.

Even if they were vehemently opposed, Roger would have found it easier to handle.

But they seem to have no idea that they have gained a new star lord.

This put Roger in a somewhat awkward position.

This day.

Roger walked from dusk into night.

After gaining a preliminary understanding of the social organization and local customs of the Cloud Sea World.

He decided to proceed according to the original plan.

First, find the zither.

The problem is that he can't sense the exact location of the zither.

It's not hard to deduce this from her comments.

She was near one of the large gathering places Bai Qianqian had mentioned.

But Roger had also inquired about it.

Because of the 'demonic calamity'.

Several months ago, Cloud Gathering City closed the teleportation gates leading to places like Yu Lang Mountain.

But if you want to fly there yourself.

Let alone whether you are familiar with the map or not.

The vastness of the Cloud Sea World.

It would take at least ten days to half a month to fly there.

Roger encountered an even greater difficulty when trying to gather information on this matter—

Someone told him.

From here, head towards "Central Cloud Sea".

They needed to cross a region called the extremely eerie "Sky Cave".

The wind was fierce in the Sky Cave.

Conventional magic weapons simply won't work.

Not to mention Sword Control Technique.

Those who force their way in.

Nine out of ten have gone to the "Land of Qi Transformation" below the sea of clouds.

And they wanted to cross the Sky Cave.

You would have to travel on the higher-class "Nine Provinces Treasure Ship".

Cloud Gathering City and other cities originally had the Nine Provinces Treasure Ship running every half month.

However, due to some special reasons.

It's been stopped recently too.

therefore.

The connection between Cloud Gathering City and several other large settlements has been largely severed.

It's unclear when or how long it will take to recover.

"Have the Nine Provinces Treasure Ship also stopped operating?"

The elegant three-story pavilion of Zuiyue Tower.

Bai Qianqian picked up a slice of spicy and sour raw fish. After taking a bite, the expression on her face changed several times, and she unconsciously flapped her little tongue up and down. "So spicy!"

"Is it spicy? I think it tastes pretty good."

This dish is the signature dish of Zuiyuelou Restaurant.

Roger has already tasted it.

It's far superior to his own skills.

It's just a bit too strong in flavor.

Judging from Bai Qianqian's appearance, she probably eats a very light diet during her cultivation.

Since it's a rare opportunity to come to the city and spend some time, I naturally want to try different things.

So all the strange dishes on this table were ordered by her.

But after the food was served.

She ate it herself, albeit with difficulty.

It was as if they were suffering.

Roger, on the other hand, seemed to enjoy the food on the table.

Some of the dishes reminded him of his past life.

For a fleeting moment.

He even wanted to kidnap the chef of this Drunken Immortal Inn Restaurant! He thought back to the food he'd eaten in Mystra and Quinan over the years.

"What are those things?!" Roger thought, tears welling up in his eyes.

In the quiet private room.

The two continued eating and chatting casually.

At the beginning.

Roger didn't think much of it yet.

But gradually...

He always felt that Bai Qianqian was eating increasingly strangely.

Not only did her little face turn red from eating.

They also slowed down their tasting of the dishes.

Even more outrageous is...

She was so full that she kept burping.

They even dragged the menu around and asked the waiter to bring the food—and what they ordered were some strange and unusual dishes.

This unusual situation quickly alerted Roger! He immediately checked his wallet.

Then, she quickly dismissed the possibility that a female sword immortal like Bai Qianqian would stoop so low as to work as a food escort at Drunken Immortal Inn.

A few seconds later.

Roger's keen senses began to stir.

"Ascension Perception: You notice that Bai Qianqian's eyes are darting around and she's fidgeting, as if she's waiting for someone..."

"You didn't sense the malice coming from Bai Qianqian..."

"No ill intent? But restless? Still waiting for someone?"

Roger frowned. "Are you stalling for time?"

She recalled that Bai Qianqian had openly placed the Black Wind Tower Ship among the people.

However, he secretly sent Jian Guang to track down the situation.

Roger felt a little overwhelmed.

Now that things have come to this...

How could he not know that Bai Qianqian suspected him? In fact...

He was already reflecting on his hasty decision to prematurely relinquish his Charm Authority! Wouldn't it have been better to let her immerse herself in his beauty and be a docile, obedient tool?

I have to do some fine-tuning.

The result was just creating more trouble.

He thought about it for a moment.

I'm ready to speak frankly and openly.

But it happened at this very moment.

A clear bird song drifted from the sky outside the building.

Bai Qianqian heard it.

Suddenly, he sat up straight.

Slurping rice in small bites has become a normal way of eating and chewing.

The stark contrast made Roger want to remind her of the basic techniques of acting.

This female swordswoman is clearly not a very good actress.

They don't seem to be very cunning.

Roger believed he had nothing to fear, being upright and honest.

So I just ate and drank as usual.

Not long after.

A gentle voice came from outside the private room:

"Excuse me, is that Bai Ermei?"

Bai Qianqian immediately stood up to welcome her.

She waved her little hand and said, "I'm here! I'm here!"

"Sister Nuoluo, you're finally back?!"

"I need to talk to you about something..."

As they were talking.

A woman dressed in a dignified chestnut-colored robe walked in.

Her appearance was not particularly outstanding.

But it's very pleasing to the eye.

Her smile was very gentle.

But his temperament contains an indescribable strength and stubbornness.

"She's a woman who's gentle on the outside but strong on the inside..."

Roger silently copied the data column's evaluation of the Nuoluo and used it.

The Nuoluo entered the private room.

First, Bai Qianqian greeted him and exchanged pleasantries with Roger for a while.

Then, with Roger's permission, he sat down next to Bai Qianqian.

The two women chatted warmly and affectionately for a while.

When the topic involves oneself.

Roger casually responded with a few words.

He saw through it all.

When Bai Qianqian went to deal with those furnaces during the day.

Most likely, he has already interacted with this Nuoluo.

Now the Nuoluo has returned.

They will likely take further action against themselves.

As expected.

But then Bai Qianqian said, "This Mister Ji is a highly skilled magician, a rare reclusive master. He came out of the world this time to take care of some business at Yu Lang Mountain, but I heard that the Nine Provinces Treasure Ship has recently been shut down. Since you are a guest of the City Lord, Sister Nuoluo, you must help with this matter..."

Nuoluo smiled gently, "I'm afraid I can't be of much help with the matter of the tower ship."

"However, I can take you to ask the city lord."

"It just so happens that I need to go to the ' Immortal Abode ' outside the city to see the city lord soon after I get back... How about it?"

As he spoke.

She looked at Bai Qianqian and Roger with a questioning gaze.

Before Bai Qianqian could say anything...

Roger readily agreed, "Then I'll trouble you."

The two women exchanged a glance.

Each eye has a different color.

The Nuoluo smiled and drank the contents of her cup in one gulp.

Then he clapped his hands.

The windows of the private room opened by themselves even though there was no wind.

Outside the window.

Three lifelike paper cranes are flapping their wings.

There was also a car on it.

The three of them each found a paper crane and sat on it.

The Nuoluo clapped her hands lightly again.

A surge of power rose from beneath the paper crane.

The three of them transformed into three streaks of light and flew towards the outside of the city.

Cloud Gathering City.

North of Immortal Abode.

In a grove of white bamboo.

A short, stout middle-aged Daoist priest was pacing back and forth. "Is a demon named Ji Qiu coming?"

"Why at this particular time?"

"These are truly turbulent times..."

He shook his head and sighed.

Just in time.

A ring of blue light illuminated the northern part of the bamboo forest.

Immediately afterwards.

A person dressed in strange clothes appeared in front of the middle-aged Daoist priest.

The man's accent was strange:...

"Jia Daoren, have you thought this through?"

"Will you come with us on your own, or will we send a million monsters to destroy your Cloud Gathering City and then forcibly take you away?"

"Don't look at me like that. I've told you countless times, this is your chance to unravel the mystery of ascension. As long as you obediently board the ship, I promise I won't harm the common people of Cloud Gathering City!"

"You should know our way of doing things. We've done it this way with Yu Lang Mountain, Heavenly Emperor Mountain, and so on."

"Their choices were different, and the consequences were different, but in fact, they all ended up the same way, since they all followed us..."

Upon hearing the term "Yu Lang Mountain".

Jia Daoren's face immediately turned very ugly.

As the top Qi Refiner in the Cloud Sea.

He certainly knew what had happened in those two places—

The experts from Yu Lang Mountain and Heavenly Emperor Mountain simultaneously received an 'invitation' from that extraterrestrial metallic flying object.

The former took a firm stance and chose to refuse.

However, the latter boarded the ship voluntarily for some special reasons.

The end result was that Yu Lang Mountain was destroyed by a million demons attacking it.

Besides losing a number of experts, Heavenly Emperor Mountain also suffered losses.

There appears to be no other loss.

This unexpected turn of events caused a huge stir among the top management of Yunhai.

After hearing and confirming the news.

Jia Daoren knew that the other party would come after him sooner or later.

As expected.

One week ago.

A starship conspicuously anchored at the edge of Cloud Gathering City's borders.

The representatives on the starship negotiated with Jia Daoren, who had become aware of their presence.

The former gave Jia Daoren a week to think it over.

Either board the ship voluntarily.

They were either forced to board the ship.

Now.

A week has passed.

The other party sent someone to urge them.

In truth, Jia Daoren's resolve had already wavered.

He knew how powerful Yu Lang Mountain and Heavenly Emperor Mountain were.

He couldn't bear to see the Cloud Gathering City he had worked so hard to build, destroyed.

However, he currently has unfinished business.

That was the potential Heavenly Demon!

So he said to the man:

"I see..."

"I'll go with you once I've finished dealing with what I need to do."

To everyone's surprise, the man's expression changed. "Still trying to stall for time?"

"Then we don't need to wait!"

"Just wait and see the wailing of your people!"

As he spoke.

He didn't give Jia Daoren a chance to explain.

It simply vanished into the air! Snap! The blue light disappeared.

A hint of anger flashed in Jia Daoren's eyes!

I had already compromised.

Why...

Why do they continue to bully people so much?

He clenched his fists.

His slightly chubby body trembled with anger.

A while later.

He barely managed to suppress the anger in his heart.

Squeak squeak squeak.

Just then, the sound of a paper crane stopping was heard.

Jia Daoren's mind immediately settled.

He pondered silently for a while.

He let out a long sigh:

"Never mind, I'll go find them directly in a bit."

"At most, I'll just bow my head and apologize..."

"Let's first find out what this Heavenly Demon's true identity is..."

Lost in thought.

He hurried back to Immortal Abode.

Using the ability to Heavenly Vision and Earthly Hearing.

Jia Daoren saw a very handsome man.

It was lazily getting off the paper crane's back.

"Hint: You have discovered 'Blessed Land - Immortal Abode '..."

"You sensed the seed of another Mythical Creature within the Immortal Abode..."

"Huh?"

Roger was immediately invigorated.

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I updated 155,000 words this month, which is still not enough, but it's a significant improvement from before. The main reason is that I'm still recovering from tenosynovitis and undergoing a double-cut procedure. I'll update a bit more today to mark the New Year. Happy New Year everyone! Oh, and it's the last day, don't forget to share your monthly votes!