As evening approached, the setting sun burst into countless golden rays, sweeping across the land in a dazzling blaze.
Ever since they parted ways with Yan Chixia some time ago, the two had traveled westward, stopping here and there along the way. Three days ago, they had finally crossed into Jiangxi.
Jiangxi lay in the south-central part of Great Wei's southeast, on the southern bank of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. It was known in ancient times as "the head of Wu and the tail of Chu, the gateway to Yue and the courtyard of Min," and was a land of strategic importance.
"Master, have you noticed that ever since we entered Jiangxi, we've barely seen any demons?" Xin Shisi Niang, walking ahead, suddenly asked.
As he walked, Hao Shuai toyed with the sword in his hand and smiled faintly. "Just think about where we are. This is the territory of Mount Longhu's Celestial Masters' Manor. What demon would be foolish enough to come here and cause trouble?"
"Mount Longhu's Celestial Masters' Manor!" Though Xin Shisi Niang was a fox demon at heart, hearing that name still stirred an inexplicable fear in her.
That was just how formidable the Celestial Masters' Manor was. Even in the Age of Dharma's End described in Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, when Immortals and Buddhas were nowhere to be seen, it could still make countless demons stop crying.
"Don't worry! When it comes to beating a fox, you have to consider its master." Seeing Shisi Niang's fear, Hao Shuai reassured her. "If the Celestial Masters' Manor dares to come after you, I'll get justice for you."
Xin Shisi Niang: "..."
What the hell was that about beating a fox and considering its master?!
Shisi Niang didn't know whether she