Once the demon had made up his mind, he offered Xu Zhiqiu the Shikon Jewel Shard he had stolen. "I... I'll give it to you. Please spare me."
Xu Zhiqiu took the Shikon Jewel Shard and released him. "At least you know what's good for you."
"Ah! Wolves!" The villagers' terrified screams rang out nearby.
Rin trembled for a moment when she heard them.
Xu Zhiqiu put away the Shikon Jewel Shard, kicked the demon into the river, and leaped over to Rin. She pointed out a safe route. "Rin, go find that demon in the woods right now. He'll protect you."
"Ah, ah, ah." Rin looked anxiously at Xu Zhiqiu and grabbed her hand, clearly worried about her.
"I'll be fine. Hurry and go. If you stay here, you'll hold me up while I deal with those wild wolves." Xu Zhiqiu rubbed her hair.
Knowing she was powerless, Rin nodded solemnly. She glanced at Xu Zhiqiu several times before running toward the woods. Maybe, just maybe, that handsome demon could save Sister Qiu.
"Trying to run? Chase down that girl!" a spirited male voice called out. Two wolves came from another direction and chased after Rin.
Xu Zhiqiu drew her sword and sent several streaks of sword energy straight toward the two wolves. Their bodies were instantly sliced in half. Then she went to rescue the villagers under attack.
"Woman, you dare hurt my kin? Hand over the Shikon Jewel Shards you're carrying!" With that furious shout, a young wolf demon wearing fur clothing appeared, his hair black and his eyes blue. He clenched his fist and punched at Xu Zhiqiu.
Xu Zhiqiu ignored his words. She leaped aside to dodge his attack, then swung her sword at him without hesitation.
The spiritual power on her blade split into