owlsbooks Chapter 10 Subduing Taurus
Chapter 10 Subduing Taurus
In a dark, dry well in Hangzhou.
A rat, as fat as an ox, glared with scarlet eyes, seething with rage.
The rat demon's blood and energy surged, and countless malevolent energies rolled in.
Clearly, their strength is extraordinary.
"The ninth and tenth brothers haven't returned yet. Were they killed or did they escape?"
The seven or eight little mouse demons around them trembled with fear and dared not speak.
Only one white-bearded rat demon looked up at the sky, muttering, "Two domineering snake demons have come to Hangzhou. They've drawn a line in the road, declaring that demons are forbidden! Is it the ninth or tenth brother...?"
"Probably not. Snakes and rats are natural enemies. The ninth and tenth brothers aren't strong enough to provoke a snake demon. So who could it be? Lingyin Temple or Jinshan Temple? Or perhaps a wandering Taoist priest or a powerful monster?"
The Rat Demon King pondered for a moment, then a terrifying light suddenly flashed in his eyes: "Capture a few more mortals, and I'll devour their flesh and blood to successfully transform into human form. At that time, with my clan's keen sense of smell, I'll surely be able to find traces of the Ninth and Tenth Elders!"
"I'd like to see which fool dares to oppose my clan!"
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Xu Xian left Peach Blossom Spring and returned by boat.
On the shore, the gentle and tender Bai Suzhen carried an exquisite little basket filled with delicious food and wine.
Wait quietly.
A moment later, Xu Xian appeared in sight, rowing a small boat.
The two smiled at each other, and Xu Xian stopped the boat and went ashore.
Bai Suzhen quickly stepped forward, took out a handkerchief to wipe Xu Xian's sweat, and then showed him the wine and food in the basket: "My lord, please rest for a while."
"Alright."
Bai Suzhen asked Xiaoqing to bring two cushions and a small table, which were then placed on the grass by the river.
Although Xiaoqing was angry, she still did as she was told.
The two sat on a cushion, drinking and enjoying the scenery, completely at ease.
Xu Xian looked at Bai Suzhen beside him and asked with a smile, "What are you thinking about, my wife?"
The stream flows gently, and the wind rustles the tender grass.
Looking at the beautiful scenery before her, Bai Suzhen said gently, "Peace and tranquility."
"peaceful?"
Xu Xian wanted to tease Bai Suzhen, "Wasn't your life peaceful enough before, my lady?"
In the past...
Bai Suzhen suddenly remembered when she was still a little white snake.
Her origins were extremely ordinary, except that she possessed a few more spiritual qualities than the average small snake.
Gather the essence of the sun, absorb the radiance of the moon, gaze upon the colorful clouds, and drink the morning dew...
Day after day, he finally opened his spiritual aperture and obtained the wonderful method of cultivation, and only then did he barely step onto the path of cultivation.
Over the next 1,800 years, Bai Suzhen met many beings who were devoted to Taoism, and naturally also had many irreconcilable enemies.
As time went by, most of them, whether enemies or friends, perished in the calamities.
Even Bai Suzhen encountered several life-or-death crises, but always received help from those destined to help her.
Now that Bai Suzhen is about to complete her merits, she will leave the mountain to find her destined one.
She then married Xu Xian and lived in the mortal world.
Reflecting on her path of cultivation, Bai Suzhen could never find peace.
After becoming an immortal, one must find peace and happiness...
Bai Suzhen once firmly believed this.
Even now, looking at Xu Xian beside her, she suddenly has a feeling.
Becoming an immortal doesn't seem as wonderful as one might imagine.
The past 1,800 years have been a blur, as if something is missing.
It wasn't until she sat next to Xu Xian that she experienced love and affection in the human world.
Bai Suzhen finally understood why fairies would descend to the mortal realm and why demons, ghosts, and fox spirits in folk tales always lingered in the mortal world.
It turns out that this peaceful life and happy feelings are indeed intoxicating.
Compared to the life before me, the elusive dream of becoming an immortal doesn't seem so appealing anymore.
As a top-tier demon, Bai Suzhen naturally maintained a degree of rationality.
She knew that she might have fallen into a love triangle.
In the days to come, both he and Xu Xian may encounter great danger.
But it doesn't matter.
Whether it's a human, a demon, an immortal, or a Buddha, I will always protect my lord.
Thinking of this, Bai Suzhen took Xu Xian's hand and said with a smile, "Only after marrying my husband did I realize what true peace is."
Xu Xian felt the warmth and softness in his hands and whispered, "In heaven, we wish to be birds flying wing to wing; on earth, we wish to be trees with intertwined branches."
Bai Suzhen blushed and asked, "My lord, your poem is so beautiful, but it's not over yet~"
"Heaven and earth may pass away, but this love will last forever."
The ancients were reserved and introverted, and rarely used the straightforward word "love" to express their emotions.
As soon as Xu Xian said this, one could clearly feel Bai Suzhen tensing her hands.
Xu Xian embraced Bai Suzhen, whose face was flushed and who was as thin as a teapot, and sat quietly in her arms.
His expression was somewhat calm.
The Dragon Boat Festival is almost here, and Bai Suzhen is about to face her tribulations.
Xiaoqing sat in the distance, watching her sister and Xu Xian, blinking her eyes in confusion.
"Human affairs are truly troublesome; it's better to be a monster and live a carefree life."
"cut!"
Xiaoqing initially had some reservations about Xu Xian, feeling that a mere mortal was not good enough for her sister.
Unexpectedly, this ordinary person was extremely talented.
Xiaoqing doesn't understand poetry and songs, but she loves to practice martial arts.
Last time, I used the green bamboo to spar with Xu Xian and found that his swordsmanship was truly extraordinary.
Far beyond ordinary mortals.
If one can cultivate, perhaps one can fight against ordinary minor demons.
That's really amazing.
Xiaoqing thought for a while and saw her sister and Xu Xian get up.
She pouted and packed up the table and cushions, then followed the two men home.
Nothing was said that night, and the creaking of the wooden bed continued.
The next day, Xu Xian went out carrying his sword.
Bai Suzhen assumed he had gone to practice swordsmanship, and after checking Xu Xian's fortune with her aura-gazing technique, she knew he was not in danger.
Therefore, she stayed at home to grow grass and flowers, and to do tailoring and embroidery.
Xiaoqing, on the other hand, is a restless person who spends her days wandering around Hangzhou, searching for traces of monsters.
Xu Xian left home, carrying the rat skin, and headed towards the outskirts of Hangzhou.
Today is the day the Seven Fairy Maidens descended to earth.
In the original game, NPCs in various dungeons could not be paused.
The storyline within the instance doesn't require player activation; it unfolds automatically.
Players who catch up will naturally reap the rewards.
If you can't catch up, all you can do is curse the lousy planners and act like you're in a state of impotent rage.
In today's real world, people certainly won't wait for Xu Xian.
If he hadn't been familiar with the plot, it would have been impossible for him to perfectly seize all the opportunities.
Xu Xian ran towards the outskirts of the city.
His level was quite high, and his physical strength far surpassed that of ordinary martial arts grandmasters, so he was naturally fast on the road.
In less than half a day, he arrived at a small mountain on the outskirts of Hangzhou.
Xu Xian found a simple but tidy little house, and outside the house was a cowshed, from which came the faint sound of snoring.
He held his breath and focused his mind, circulating the [Small Heavenly Circuit Hibernation Method].
In an instant, Xu Xian's magical power rapidly decreased.
Xu Xian's physical body also became ethereal and then completely disappeared.
[Small Heavenly Circuit Hidden Formation Method] First effect: Profound and imposing, concealing one's own traces.
It can prevent detection by cultivators of lower realms and demons.
Xu Xian concealed himself and drew his Realgar White Sword, approaching the cowshed step by step. He then pressed the Realgar White Sword against the old cow's forehead.
A powerful thrust!
puff!
The old ox was startled awake!
It sensed the sword tip between its brows and prepared to circulate its qi and blood to force it out.
"Don't move!"
"This sword has touched your very soul. Dare to make any move, and I'll teach you a lesson that will annihilate your soul! Let's make a deal!"
Old Niu knew that his life was in this man's hands.
It wasn't afraid; it simply asked, "What do you want to do?"
Xu Xian revealed himself and said, "I know you are the Golden Ox Star in the heavens, and I also know you were banished to the mortal realm."
Old Niu frowned: "Who exactly are you?"
"That's not important! What you're about to do will ruin you completely. Is it worth it?"
The old ox stared with its eyes wide open, its blood and energy surging.
Unsure of Xu Xian's identity and intending to deceive him, he said, "Since you know my affairs, you shouldn't be stopping me! Today I will kill him..."
Xu Xian curled his lip: "The Cowherd is a mortal, and his union with the Weaver Girl is not a good thing. If you want revenge, why make things difficult for this poor man?"
The old ox was startled and terrified!
This kid actually knew?!
Xu Xian held his sword, appearing relaxed, but dared not be distracted in the slightest.
Although the old ox in front of me looks weak and frail, it is extremely powerful.
If he were to lose focus even for the slightest moment, Old Niu would be able to turn the tables immediately.
"You harbor resentment towards the Heavenly Court, yet this is the only method you can devise? Wait hundreds of years, and I will grant you a fortuitous opportunity!"
The old ox sneered, "You think you can outdo me, a weak mortal?"
"Because I know everything about the world!"
"..."
The old ox remained silent.
It was originally a star in the sky, so it naturally knew all the gods and Buddhas, but it did not know who the person in front of it was.
How is he able to understand the affairs of the world?
If what he said is true, and a great opportunity will come after hundreds of years...
The old ox looked at Xu Xian, puffing hot air from its nostrils: "Good!"
Xu Xian sheathed his sword and tossed down several silver ingots.
"You have some karmic connection with this cowherd, so repay his kindness with silver. Given the cowherd's temperament, a mortal woman would be more suitable for him."
The old ox stood up, the scar between his brows quickly healing: "Hundreds of years... how am I supposed to find you?"
"I will come to find you."
Although Old Niu's strength is far inferior to that of the Golden Bull Star in his previous life, he is still level 36.
Not to mention, although it was banished to the mortal realm, it did not lose its roots.
If he hadn't been destined for tribulation in the story of "The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl," he would have been a powerful demon king.
With Xu Xian's guidance, his future would be limitless.
Xu Xian turned and left, finding a small lake in the mountains, where he waited quietly.
After a long time, colorful clouds descended from the sky, and the sounds of women playing could be heard from the lake.
The Seven Fairy Maidens descended to earth.