Just as the girl in yellow parted her lips, about to tell her elder sister what was troubling her,
the defensive barrier outside suddenly stirred.
Both women sensed it at once and turned toward the courtyard gate.
"Someone touched the barrier outside?"
The woman in white furrowed her delicate brows, a flicker of confusion in her eyes.
Their secret hideout was extremely well concealed, and a maze formation had been set up around it. In theory, outsiders shouldn't have been able to find it.
"It's probably our little brother coming back.
That boy's been obsessed with women lately. He probably forgot how to get through the maze again."
The woman in yellow made her guess.
She raised her slender hand, formed a quick hand seal, and temporarily lifted the barrier outside.
A moment later, the tightly shut courtyard gate slowly swung open.
Under the two fox demons' watchful eyes,
a refined young man dressed as a scholar swept in and strode toward them. Behind him followed two demons, both with pig heads and human bodies, their figures squat and heavy.
It was obvious that this graceful scholar was actually a pig demon wearing human skin.
"I wondered who it was. So it's the second son of the Pig Demon King."
The woman in white took a dainty sip of tea, unsurprised by the young scholar's arrival.
After all, the other party had learned the Skin Painting Secret Art here just a few months ago.
"Not bad. You've gotten pretty good at this skin-painting technique..."
The woman in yellow looked the refined scholar up and down, then nodded in approval.
"And I have to say, your pig demons have much better taste than those wolf demons. Not just by a little, either."
"Thank you for the praise, senior..."
Having won the approval of the two powerful seniors, the refined scholar puffed out his chest, unable to hide his smugness.
Hmph. Those mangy mutts were born stupid. How could they compare to the pig demon clan?
"Enough small talk. What brings you here?"
The woman in white gently swirled her teacup, her gaze indifferent.
"Has that old thing finished making all the preparations and decided to act?"
"No, we haven't heard from them yet..."
The scholar shook his head, then continued:
"I came on my father's orders to give you two fox demon seniors a warning."
"You two have been living in this courtyard for so long, you may not know. A Demon Hunter suddenly appeared in Changle County, and he's vicious beyond belief!"
"My most talented younger brother died at his hands.
"And that's not all.
"Not long ago, the Wolf Demon King's strongest son also fell victim to him, leaving the entire wolf demon clan in a panic..."
The scholar paused, looked up at the two powerful fox demons, took a deep breath, and continued:
"My father heard that your younger brother has been running wild in the city lately. He thinks it's extremely dangerous and could easily attract that Demon Hunter's attention."
"Besides, our plan is nearly ready. We should keep a lower profile and not ruin everything..."
Crack—
The teacup in the woman in yellow's hand shattered instantly beneath her fingers.
"What? Does that old pig of yours think he can tell my little brother what to do?"
At her furious shout, a surging wave of demonic Killing Intent erupted.
Under that terrifying pressure, the two pig demons behind the refined scholar collapsed to the ground.
He himself could barely hold on thanks to his peak qi-and-blood cultivation, but cold sweat had already soaked his back.
The refined scholar was aghast.
This vixen's cultivation was clearly weaker than his father's, so how could her demonic Killing Intent be so overbearing?
Was this the Mortal Breaking Realm great demon who had come from outside?
Truly terrifying!
"Enough, little sister. He means well..."
The woman in white tugged at her younger sister's sleeve, then turned to the scholar and explained gently:
"Don't worry. My younger brother has always been cautious. He'll be fine."
"Our fox demon clan has a secret art that conceals demonic aura. Even the divine sense of a Spirit Refinement Cultivator would struggle to detect it.
"I also gave him a magical artifact for self-defense. No matter how powerful that Demon Hunter is, my brother can protect himself."
"But..." The refined scholar tried to press the point.
Suddenly, the steady sound of footsteps drifted from the courtyard entrance.
Everyone in the courtyard looked over. A handsome young man in black stepped through the gate and walked in at an easy pace.
He looked so relaxed, you'd think he was right at home.
"L-little brother?"
Staring at the handsome young man who seemed to have stepped out of a painting,
the girl in yellow froze for a moment. Then she sensed her little brother's familiar aura on him, and delight lit up her face.
"Little brother! You've gotten yourself a new skin again?"
"..."
Gu Cheng ignored the silly fox and quickly surveyed the scene.
He'd already learned from the fox demon's lingering soul that there was a barrier around this secret hideout—and that the infuriating fox had forgotten how to break through it.
Gu Cheng had been prepared to force his way in.
He never expected someone to get there first and open the door for him!
What a good fellow...
Don't worry. I'll make it quick for you later!
Gu Cheng looked at the refined scholar, gave him a slight nod, and smiled warmly.
"Third Young Master..."
Seeing this, the refined scholar quickly bowed deeply to the young man. He, too, mistook Gu Cheng for a fox demon.
At the same time, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as the Third Young Master hadn't been exposed, their plan would have far fewer complications.
"Little brother~ Where'd you find this new skin?"
The girl in yellow looked her "brother" up and down, her beautiful eyes gleaming with a strange light.
His cold, fierce air was like a sharp sword, piercing straight into the softest part of her heart. She could barely control herself...
Fox demons usually dressed just like ordinary people.
But aside from the truly powerful demons, most fox demons were still, at their core, a bunch of beasts. They had no sense of ethics or morality and followed only their instincts to reproduce.
Just as the second fox demon sister was lost in his beauty, her heart fluttering beyond her control,
an uncontrollable, furious roar rang out beside her.
"Who are you? What have you done to my younger brother?"
The girl in white sprang to her feet.
Her alluring peach-blossom eyes turned blood-red in an instant, becoming demonic eyes that radiated a chilling killing intent!
"???"
The pig demons and fox demons present were aghast. They all turned toward the handsome young man, shock and fury written across their faces.
"Heh. At last, someone with eyes in their head.
"Otherwise, I'd have started to wonder whether all you fox demons were just as stupid as the pig demons..."
Gu Cheng chuckled and shook his head, reaching out.
Blood qi surged in his palm, gathering into a long, crimson blade.
Its sharp edge flashed with a cold glint.
A scarlet, evil aura of blood and Killing Intent coiled around the blade like a venomous snake, radiating a ferocity more terrifying than any demon's!
"You're asking where your younger brother is? Don't worry. You'll be reunited soon..."
A sinister scarlet gleam shone in Gu Cheng's eyes.
He swung the blood blade and unleashed the Blood Shadow Blade Technique, mastered to its utmost limit. In one fluid motion, he sent several fierce, crimson slashes flying!
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—
The blood-red slashes tore through the air, hurtling toward them with a fearsome force.
They cut straight at the two fox demons' faces!
"...After all, the most important thing for a family is to keep everyone together!"
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