novelapdf Chapter 259 You won't even give your mother face?
Chapter 259 You won't even give your mother face?
Chapter 259 You won't even give your mother face? (First Update)
Seeing Ling Ye remain silent with a stern face, Jiang Mu raised the corner of her mouth.
He took it as the other party's tacit agreement that he would have exclusive control over the "watermelon" from now on.
The two quickly descended the stairs to the outside of the tower.
The sky outside was still dark, and the surroundings were a mess.
Those countless tiny ginseng fruit monsters, capable of endless resurrection, have completely vanished as the formation has been broken.
However, Jiang Mu was stunned when her gaze swept towards the clearing in the distance.
"What kind of farmhouse-style barbecue is this?"
In the open space ahead, a bonfire was burning brightly.
Above the campfire, a simple, huge grill was built using a thick tree trunk.
On the grill, seven or eight fox demons, now in their true forms, were hanging upside down!
Each fox demon had a red-glowing talisman on its forehead, and in the very center was Elder Xiao Jiu.
At this moment, its fur was charred black from the smoke.
It looks like it's about to turn into a whole roasted fox.
Around them, several shirtless men wielding large knives sat in a circle, adding firewood and discussing something.
Although he was called a burly man, he actually had very obvious demonic characteristics.
Behind them swayed fluffy fox tails, but their exposed arms were covered with thick yellow stripes, and their ten fingers were like sharp tiger claws, exuding a fierce and bloodthirsty aura.
"Brother Jiang! Father Jiang! Help me!"
Elder Jiu, coughing from the thick smoke, caught a glimpse of Jiang Mu and Ling Ye out of the corner of his eye. He was stunned for a moment, then burst into tears, as if he had seen his own father.
Seeing this, the other fox demons who were being roasted also joined in howling and crying for help.
Upon hearing the sound, the burly men around him immediately stood up alertly, pointing their broadswords at Jiang Mu, their eyes flashing with ferocity.
"Fighting among their own kind?"
Jiang Mu stared at the fox tails of these demonic creatures with a strange expression.
He suddenly remembered that Qiu Yuexin had mentioned traitors within the Qingqiu Clan before, and said to Elder Xiao Jiu, "It seems that there have been quite a few traitors in your Qingqiu Clan again."
"No, Father Jiang!"
Elder Jiu twisted his body to dodge the flames licking at him, shouting, "They are not members of our Qingqiu clan at all! They are demons of the Crab Clan from Fuli Mountain! A bunch of scumbags!"
Crab nephew?
Jiang Mu was slightly taken aback, and a record about the demon race that he had seen in the Demon Slayer's archives came to mind.
Legend has it that there are many kinds of foxes, but the most famous and the purest and noblest of bloodlines are those of Qingqiu and Tushan.
In addition, there is another ferocious type of monster called Crab Nephew.
This monster looks like a fox, but it has nine tails and nine heads, and it also has tiger-like claws.
They are masters at mimicking the cries of babies to lure prey; they are inherently cruel and have a penchant for cannibalism.
Because they look alike, many people who are not discerning often mistake them for fox spirits.
However, the crab clan has great ambitions.
To seize the legitimate title of "First Fox Clan," they have always been mortal enemies with Qingqiu. There are even rumors that the Crab Clan was behind the downfall of the Tushan Clan.
"It's a skilled human. Retreat!"
Those burly men were clearly not fools. After sensing the terrifying pressure emanating from Ling Ye, the leader gave a low shout and immediately turned and disappeared into the woods.
"Since we're already here, why run away?"
Jiang Mu waved his arm.
Whoosh!
The Flying Sword of Oblivion shot out in an instant.
With the perfect blessing of the [Heavenly Swift Star] divine power, it resembled a dark ink line.
"Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!"
After a few muffled thuds, the few burly men who had only run a few steps were pierced from the back to the front of their chests by the Wangchuan Flying Sword, which was like a string of candied hawthorns, and they all fell to the ground.
It twitched twice and then fell silent.
Jiang Mu snapped his fingers.
The flying sword drew an arc in mid-air, severing the ropes and talismans tied to the grill.
They then extinguished the campfire below.
"thump----"
Several half-cooked foxes fell to the ground like dumplings being dropped into a pot.
Having narrowly escaped death, Elder Jiu scrambled to Jiang Mu's feet, transforming into human form, his legs as limp as noodles.
He knelt down on the ground, hugged Jiang Mu's leg, and cried out, "Father Jiang, from now on you're my real father!"
"Thank you for saving my life—waaaaaah—I knew you wouldn't abandon me—"
Jiang Mu pulled her leg back in disgust and asked, "Where's Yue'er? Where is she?"
Elder Xiao Jiu wiped the soot off his face, pointed to the right, and said through gritted teeth, "Xiao Yue is over there. Damn it, those bastards Crab Nephew are too insidious! I don't know what methods they used, but they actually made a deal with that Ginseng Demon King."
Just now, Xiaoyue got the treasure, and they ambushed us. Now they've stolen the treasure, and Xiaoyue is trapped.
Upon hearing that Qiu Yuexin was trapped, Jiang Mu's expression changed drastically.
"Sister Ling, let's go!"
Without uttering a single word, he transformed into a streak of crimson light and hurtled off in the direction Elder Jiu had pointed.
Deep within the Black Prison Forest, in a valley.
Dozens of towering black stone tablets stood on all four sides, with dense runes on them that moved like tadpoles.
The runes intertwined and refracted in mid-air, condensing into thick, dark red chains of spiritual energy.
It's like a net that covers the sky and the earth.
A huge, translucent seashell was wrapped and bound around the center.
Inside the shell-shaped cover, a pink nine-tailed spirit fox was curled up, its demonic power surging as it struggled to keep the magical artifact running.
It was Qiu Yuexin.
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As the dark red iron chains tightened, fine cracks began to appear on the surface of the shell cover, and the pink light surrounding Qiu Yuexin dimmed slightly.
On a high platform in the distance.
A stern-faced man stood with his hands behind his back.
Clad in a long black robe, with deep and cold eyes, he silently watched the struggling prey below and said in a cold voice, "This little fox's protective magic item is quite rare and top-notch, actually managing to withstand my God-Slaying Chains for so long."
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Standing next to him was a middle-aged man wearing a bright red robe.
The man, beaming, echoed, "This is a superior magical artifact of the Qingqiu Clan, called the Sea Moon Shell. If it weren't for Lord Ginseng King's help, my nephews and I would have had a tough time capturing this little fox."
The man in red had a delicate, feminine face, even possessing a touch of womanly allure.
A long, narrow red mark was drawn at the corner of her eye.
Nine fox tails hung behind him.
A greedy glint flashed in the Crab Demon's eyes as he said, "As long as we capture her alive, my Crab Demon clan can force the old patriarch of Qingqiu to obediently relinquish Fox Fairy Island and reclaim our rightful place!"
"Hmph, I have no interest in the dirty grudges within your fox clan."
The cold-faced man, known as the Ginseng King, said coldly, "The reason I'm helping you this time is firstly because this ignorant little fox dared to come to my territory and steal my treasures while I was asleep."
Secondly—you promised me that if things went well, you would help me find my sister's whereabouts.
"Rest assured, Lord Ginseng!"
The red-clad crab demon immediately bowed and promised, "As long as we take Qingqiu, we will definitely use the full strength of our clan to find out news about your sister."
Trapped inside the seashell, Qiu Yuexin trembled with anger and cried out, "King Ginseng, that Sacred Fire Pearl is a sacred object of our Qingqiu clan!"
Back then, when my Qingqiu suffered a great calamity, thieves took advantage of the chaos to steal it and hide it in this Black Prison Forest, which you later seized for yourself!
My grandfather has sent people to negotiate with you several times over the years to return the property, but you have always pretended to be deaf and dumb and refused to see them.
Now you've actually colluded with those despicable scoundrels, Crab Nephew, to plot against me! You, a dignified tenth-tier demon, have no shame whatsoever?!
The girl was filled with anger and frustration.
If it weren't for those traitors, Crab Nephew and his gang, interfering and disrupting her plans...
Even if she couldn't take the treasure, she could still escape unscathed using the Qingqiu secret techniques. How could she possibly be trapped here?
Have you no shame?
King Shen snorted coldly, "The cultivation world is a dog-eat-dog world. If something is on my territory, it's mine. If you Qingqiu can't protect your sacred artifacts, then stop making this ridiculous joke about returning them to their rightful owners."
Out of consideration for the fact that your old patriarch of the Qingqiu clan once helped an old friend of mine, I have tolerated your harassment time and time again.
I never expected you would dare to push your luck and bring people to forcibly seize my property while I was in seclusion.
Since you've gone too far in bullying me, don't blame me for being ruthless!
Just as the King of Ginseng finished speaking, he seemed to sense something, his brows furrowed slightly, and he suddenly turned his head to look in the direction of the valley entrance.
A man and a woman flew side by side, their clothes fluttering in the wind.
Behind them followed several fox demons.
The red-robed crab nephew also sensed the approaching auras. Turning his head, his effeminate face immediately darkened: "There are still some who escaped the net? And they are human cultivators—one at the eighth realm and the other at the sixth realm—hmph, their cultivation is not bad."
Upon seeing who it was, Qiu Yuexin, inside the seashell dome, turned deathly pale and cried out in alarm, "Jiang Mu, get out of here! Don't worry about me!"
Right now, there is a tenth-level demon in charge, and this valley is filled with the Ginseng King's killing formation.
Even if Ling Ye is at the eighth realm, Jiang Mu can still kill enemies beyond his level.
Faced with an absolute chasm, it's like throwing an egg against a rock.
Jiang Mu landed and saw that Qiu Yuexin was in a sorry state but was unharmed. The anxiety that had been hanging over him finally subsided.
He chuckled, "Silly girl, what nonsense are you talking about? We're family, after all. If I, as your older brother, run away with my tail between my legs, who will come to save you, you poor little thing?"
Looking at the man she once looked down upon, Qiu Yue felt a warmth in her heart, her eyes reddened slightly, and she muttered softly, "Fool—".
"I recognize you!"
The Ginseng King on the high platform suddenly stood up, his gaze fixed intently on Jiang Mu. A hint of surprise appeared on his usually cold face: "You're from the Great Qing Demon Slaying Division, and your name is something like—Jiang Mu, right?"
"Oh? I didn't expect that Lord Ginseng King had also heard of me."
Jiang Mu raised an eyebrow.
King Shen stood with his hands behind his back and said coldly, "Some time ago in Yan City, I was invited by the Peacock Demon King to go and help him. You really made a name for yourself on the city wall back then."
"If it weren't for that Fire God Dharma Form you created, which caused the Peacock Demon King to misjudge and ultimately fail, Yan City would have fallen long ago."
Jiang Mu laughed heartily and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect: "You flatter me. Since you know me, brother, we've become acquainted through this misunderstanding. How about you do me the honor of releasing my sister, and we'll leave each other alone?"
"younger sister?"
King Can first paused for a moment, then looked up and laughed loudly, "It is said that there are many scoundrels in Daqing's Demon Slaying Division who secretly collude with demons."
But I've never seen a young prodigy like you, on whom the court places such high hopes, so bewitched by a fox spirit and willingly betray humanity!
Jiang Mu's smile gradually faded, and she said calmly, "I was simply acting in accordance with justice."
"just?"
The King of Ginseng's eyes were filled with sarcasm as he said sternly, "I have no interest in listening to your human race's high-sounding and hypocritical words, and I have even less interest in your sordid affairs with this vixen."
You want me to give you face? Ha, how much is your face worth?
Do you think I'm an official of your court, that I'd give a damn about someone as junior as you?
Seeing this, the red-robed crab nephew immediately fanned the flames: "Lord Ginseng King, there's no need to waste words on this kind of person, just kill him."
Since he has admitted to colluding with demons, killing him won't be a problem for the court; in fact, they'll thank us for cleaning up their own house.
The atmosphere froze, a sense of impending doom lurking beneath the surface.
Jiang Mu stared directly at the Ginseng King on the high platform and laughed: "Fine, my face is worthless, it's fine if you don't give it to me. But—"
"Then you should at least give your mother some face, shouldn't you?"
"What did you say?!"
Upon hearing this, the King of Ginseng's already gloomy face instantly turned icy cold. "Boy, who do you think you are, daring to insult my mother here?"
With a furious roar, the pressure of the tenth-tier demon was like a massive tsunami, crushing down on Jiang Mu and Ling Ye.
Above the valley, the already dim sky was now covered with even darker clouds.
The dark, heavy clouds hung low as if they were about to crush the mountain peaks, and thick, purple lightning bolts, as thick as buckets, were seen darting wildly through them.
It was as if divine punishment was about to descend at any moment.
Under this aura powerful enough to destroy everything, the surrounding air seemed to be sucked out, and Elder Xiao Jiu and the group of fox demons were forced to lie directly on the ground, making it extremely difficult for them to breathe.
King Shen raised his pale golden palm, intending to smash this arrogant human brat into a pulp.
However, at that moment...
Ling Ye moved gracefully, blocking Jiang Mu's path.
She raised her crystal-clear, jade-like right hand and gently touched her slender index finger to her brow.
Buzz—
A soft and holy azure light suddenly burst forth.
Then, a lifelike blue lotus leaf mark appeared between Ling Ye's eyebrows.
At the same time, a clear, sweet, and refreshing aura surrounded her delicate body, highlighting her aloof and elegant demeanor, making her appear like a lotus blooming after the rain—pure, noble, and untouchable.
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The palm that the ginseng king had struck out of the air was abruptly stopped in mid-air.
His eyes widened as he stared intently at the familiar mark between Ling Ye's brows, a look of disbelief and shock on his face.
"Mother—Mother—this—how is this possible!?"
His voice was trembling.
The previously violent aura dissipated imperceptibly, and a deep sense of bewilderment and astonishment appeared on his face.
Seeing this, Jiang Mu finally felt relieved.
He pointed to Ling Ye's brow and said calmly, "Brother Ginseng King, you should be very familiar with this aura, right? This is the opportunity that your mother bestowed upon my sister."
We just came out of the secret realm of Changsheng Temple.
"Chang Sheng Temple — A Chance Encounter —"
The king's mind was buzzing.
That tall, gentle figure, long blurred in his memory, reappeared in his life in this way.
For a moment, he felt a little dazed, as if he had returned to his childhood.
The red-clad crab demon watching this scene vaguely sensed something was amiss.
Its eyes darted around, and it turned to the Ginseng King urgently, saying, "Lord Ginseng King, this boy is cunning and treacherous. He must have used some despicable means to forge your mother's aura in an attempt to deceive you. Please don't fall for his trick!"
Seeing that the Ginseng King was still immersed in immense shock, remaining silent as if he had lost his soul, the red-clad crab nephew gritted his teeth, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes: "Ginseng King, there's no need to be troubled. We can handle these two!"
Having said that, it turned and pointed at Jiang Mu coldly, saying, "Girl, that boy has delicate skin and plenty of vitality, so I'll leave him for you as a snack. As for this woman—"
The red-clad crab nephew licked his scarlet lips. "I'll leave it to this old man."
"Thank you, Father. Then I won't be polite."
A charming voice came from behind the red-clothed crab nephew.
Immediately afterwards, a ripple spread through the air.
A woman dressed in a revealing red veil, with a charming face and a petite figure, appeared out of nowhere in everyone's sight.
The woman also had long, narrow red marks drawn at the corners of her eyes.
The nine fox tails behind her swayed like a peacock spreading its tail, exuding a seductive charm.
This is a sixth-tier crab-like demon.
The red-clothed crab demon was at the eighth level.
At the same level, the physical strength and vitality of the demon race are already far superior to those of human cultivators.
In addition, the crab clan is inherently warlike and cruel.
Therefore, this is the source of the red-clothed crab nephew's confidence.
In its view, even without the help of the tenth-level ginseng king, its eighth-level strength plus its daughter was enough to devour the two people in front of it alive.
The alluring woman's eyes darted around as she looked at Jiang Mu's handsome face. She stuck out her scarlet tongue and licked her lips, then said with a coquettish smile, "The little guy is really handsome."
"You exude pure yang energy; it makes my heart itch with desire, and I'm almost reluctant to devour you whole!"
Jiang Mu stared at the woman expressionlessly.
Honestly, they both have nine tails.
When their demon sister Qiu Yuexin reveals her true form or half-demon form, her fluffy tail makes one's heart itch, and one can't help but want to bury their face in it and take a few deep breaths.
The woman's tail looked like a bed broom that had been used for many years; it was disgusting to look at.
"Sister Ling, let's finish this quickly."
Jiang Mu was too lazy to waste words with this ugly thing, and turned to Ling Ye in a deep voice, "With the opportunity bestowed by the Lotus Fairy here, I believe that Ginseng Brother will give face and shouldn't interfere."
Ling Ye nodded slightly and gripped the sword hilt with his other hand.
"Buzz—"
The sound of swords clashing echoed through the valley.
The three-foot-long sword, "Autumn Water," was drawn from its sheath, its blade shimmering with a faint blue-green light.
If Ling Ye had faced this ferocious eighth-tier red-clothed crab before entering the Changsheng Temple secret realm, even if he could have won, he would probably have paid a considerable price.
But after experiencing that miraculous "same-sex practice with the ball".
After successfully refining the opportunity left behind by the lotus fairy, her "Void Crossing Water Technique" has been perfected.
Although I can't use cheat codes like Jiang Mu to instantly kill opponents of higher levels.
However, within the same realm, her foundation and control over the laws have undergone a complete transformation.
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