txolops Chapter 27 Ancient Kunlun Mountains
Chapter 27 Ancient Kunlun Mountains
"Is there some powerful figure backing this kid?"
"Also, why didn't I see this jade pendant when I looked at him through the window just now?"
The tiger demon trembled with fear, unable to advance or retreat, and remained frozen in place.
It had already realized that the jade pendant was not simple; it was a scale from a powerful serpent demon, and not just any ordinary scale.
It was imbued with powerful demonic energy and carried a chilling aura.
The meaning couldn't be clearer: anyone who dares to approach the person who possesses this scale is doomed!
The tiger demon didn't want to die, so naturally it didn't dare to go any further.
She was terrified that if she got any closer to Lin Xuan, the great demon behind the jade pendant would emerge and devour her.
But it was somewhat unwilling to just give up like that.
Lin Xuan, who was on the bed, almost burst out laughing when he saw this scene.
He pretended to roll over, which startled the tiger demon, causing it to tremble again and its fur to stand on end.
【lv22. Tiger Spirit】
Originally an ordinary tiger from the foot of Kunlun Mountain, it gained sentience and embarked on the path of cultivation after absorbing a wisp of immortal energy that occasionally escaped from Kunlun Mountain.
Lin Xuan was certain that although this tiger demon was of a higher level than him, it was quite ordinary and not even an elite monster.
With the support of its Blackwater Poison Dragon race, it is more than capable of fighting it.
If Lin Xuan hadn't been worried that the tiger demon was familiar with the terrain and that a rash attack would scare it away, he wouldn't have bothered to play along.
I didn't put the jade pendant into my storage space earlier, but I took it out again after the tiger demon entered the house.
It turned out that Lin Xuan had made preparations in advance. This time, when he entered the Immortal Herb Garden, he did not intend to just pick the Ganoderma lucidum and other immortal herbs, but to take the entire Immortal Herb Garden in one fell swoop!
If Lin Xuan could obtain the rare and precious herbs of an entire Immortal Herb Garden, he would become rich.
However, this also has significant side effects. Although the Immortal Herb Garden is ownerless, it is not isolated from the world.
Many of the gods in Heaven often came here to pick elixirs to refine into pills.
That's why Bai Suzhen was able to find out the location of the Immortal Herb Garden.
If Lin Xuan were to empty the Immortal Herb Garden, what would these immortals think if they came to visit and found that their backyard had been completely looted?
If the investigation leads directly to Lin Xuan, that would be a real problem!
This is not Lin Xuan being overly pessimistic.
He knew very well that if it was the Immortal Herb Garden in the Jinshan Temple instance, once inside, he could only pick Lingzhi Immortal Herbs; the other treasures were just images.
Even if you wanted to pick it, you would only get a message saying that the other treasures were protected by an array and could not be picked.
The other herb garden can be emptied, but doing so will trigger a follow-up quest: being hunted by the celestial gods!
In the game, having such a task is not a big deal; there are plenty of ways to solve it.
But in this world, Lin Xuan dared not gamble; he had to make plans early and find a scapegoat in advance.
"Heh, the tiger demon enjoys enslaving the dead and controlling their accomplices. Since that's the case, I'll make it my scapegoat; it deserves it!"
A glint flashed in Lin Xuan's eyes, and he finally decided to stop pretending to be asleep.
He sat up in bed, feigning sleepiness, and mumbled, "What's that noise outside? Did the two brothers come in?"
The tiger demon curled up, afraid that Lin Xuan would notice something amiss, and hurriedly spoke:
"No, young master, you've mistaken me for someone else. I'm not those two... those two brothers. I'm their friend."
"The two of them suddenly had some family matters to attend to and needed to go back to their hometown, so they asked me to come and guide you."
"Go back to our hometown?" Lin Xuan nodded when he heard the tiger demon say this.
Those two accomplices did indeed return to their hometown.
Lin Xuan yawned and said:
"I see. I didn't expect you to be so kind, coming all night just to help."
"I told you long ago, there are still more good people than bad in this world! During the day, those two brothers escorted me down the mountain, and today you, my little brother, have volunteered to help me."
The tiger demon was both amused and exasperated.
You have an ambiguous relationship with a powerful snake demon and have gained her favor. How could I dare to act recklessly?
I guess the reason you haven't encountered any danger along the way is because that powerful demon was protecting you!
Thinking of this, the tiger demon felt a chill run down its spine, as if it were being watched by some powerful being.
It stealthily retreated towards the door, and said cautiously:
"Don't worry, young master, I'm naturally a kind-hearted person! Whatever you need to do, I'll help you to the end!"
"It's getting late, young master, you should go to sleep first. We can talk about it tomorrow."
After retreating outside, the tiger demon stretched out its claws and closed the door, then cautiously looked around.
They were terrified that a snake demon might rush out at any moment.
After waiting for a long time without any unusual activity around him, the tiger demon finally breathed a sigh of relief and gently wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
"That kid inside is too weird, I can't mess with him!"
"Fine, I'll see what he's up to tomorrow. If his demands aren't unreasonable, I'll just go along with them."
"Those two accomplices are really unreliable; they actually provoked such a powerful figure!"
The tiger demon cursed under his breath, furious but helpless, yet dared not go far.
After cursing for a while, it spun around a few times and transformed into a middle-aged strong man. However, the forehead wrinkles were very deep, and upon closer inspection, one could even make out the character "王" (king).
The tiger demon cannot yet transform into human form; this is still just a smokescreen.
Anyone with a little experience could tell what the wine sac was all about at a glance.
In the eyes of those who cultivate the Tao, there is absolutely no way to hide it.
But the tiger demon had no other choice at this point.
Time flew by amidst the tension and anxiety.
As the sun rises, the mountain mist gradually dissipates, and the sounds of birds and cicadas begin to fill the air.
Lin Xuan also came out of the thatched hut, shaking his head and looking exactly like an ignorant scholar, still spouting fancy words.
"The cicadas' chirping makes the forest seem even quieter, the birds' singing makes the mountain seem even more secluded. The ancients were truly right!"
Hearing the commotion, the tiger demon didn't think much of it and came closer, saying:
"Young master, you're awake? If you wish to descend the mountain, please come this way."
The tiger demon was extremely attentive, eager to get rid of Lin Xuan, this jinx, as soon as possible, and had no intention of eating people at all.
However, Lin Xuan shook his head.
"I did want to leave yesterday, but after seeing you today, I'm not afraid anymore."
"Although I have heard that there is a ferocious tiger in the mountains, I see that you are strong and robust, so I think that tiger is no match for you."
"Why don't you come into the mountains with me? Don't worry, I won't treat you badly."
As he spoke, Lin Xuan rummaged in his pocket for a while and pulled out a few copper coins.
"Brother, how about we consider these few coins as a token of our gratitude?"
The tiger demon was both amused and exasperated. How could a mere demon like me care about such a small amount of copper coins?
Furthermore, what does "evil tiger" mean? I, your master, simply eat two people and enslave two accomplices whenever I feel like it. What do you mean by "evil"?
But just as the tiger demon was about to refuse, it saw the jade pendant that Lin Xuan had inadvertently revealed, and suddenly dared not shake its head. Instead, it showed an excited look.
"That's great! I don't have much to do in the mountains anyway, so it's perfect to go into the mountains with you, young master."
"By the way, young master, my surname is Hu. What's your name? Also, I see that jade pendant on your waist is quite nice. Where did you get it?"
Lin Xuan sneered inwardly; the tiger demon really did want to know the origin of the jade pendant.
He feigned ignorance:
"My name is Lin Xuan."
"As for this jade pendant? My wife gave it to me. She said that she would come to my rescue whenever I was in danger."
"Isn't that ridiculous? She's so far away from me, how could she possibly come out to save me?"
"Haha, young master is right." The tiger demon laughed awkwardly, feeling quite helpless.
So, after all this time, you're the snake demon's gigolo?
I'd heard before that fox spirits liked to seduce humans, but I never imagined there were such creatures among the snake race.
However, this kid in front of us is quite a character; even a thousand-year-old demon takes such good care of him.
The tiger demon mentally complained for a long time, but his attitude became more and more respectful.
"I wonder what Young Master Lin is planning to do in the mountains this time? If it's just sightseeing, then there's really nothing to see."
"This place is completely barren and desolate."
Lin Xuan immediately waved his hand, striking a fearless pose.
"So what if the mountains and rivers are barren and difficult? It's precisely by traversing such mountains and rivers that my prowess is revealed."
"In my hometown, many people specifically choose to climb mountains that are risky; they're not happy if they don't."
"Sometimes I'll decide on a whim and go hiking hundreds of miles away."
The tiger demon was speechless for a long time before finally saying, "It seems that the people from Young Master Lin's hometown are quite... bold."
After chatting for a few more minutes, Lin Xuan finally got up. Although the tiger demon was reluctant, it was too afraid of the snake demon behind Lin Xuan, so it had no choice but to bite the bullet and go into the mountain with Lin Xuan.
However, after entering the mountains, it saw that Lin Xuan was just sightseeing and relaxing.
In any case, within this mountain range of hundreds of miles, the most dangerous person is oneself.
Even if Lin Xuan wanted to court death, nothing would happen under my nose.
Since that's the case, I'll patiently play with Lin Xuan for a few days, and then politely send him away.
In this way, not only will they avoid provoking the snake demon behind Lin Xuan, but they will also form a bond with that snake demon!
As the tiger demon pondered this, he became even more attentive, showering the tiger with concern and attending to its every need.
After walking for another two or three days, the tiger demon noticed that Lin Xuan was constantly circling in the mountains, and finally couldn't help but ask:
"Young Master Lin, what exactly are you trying to do?"
"You've been wandering around in the mountains for so long, like a headless fly, you've confused me."
Lin Xuan turned around, revealing a very strange expression.
"Huh? Didn't I tell you?"
"I came to the mountains not just for sightseeing, but because I had long heard that there was an ancient Kunlun Mountain here, a sacred place for immortals."
"I wanted to go in and explore, hoping for a connection with the immortals, so I wandered around the mountains."
The tiger demon is completely numb. When did you start telling me all this?
Also, the so-called ancient Kunlun Mountain is just a legend.
Even if the ancient Kunlun Mountains really exist, I have been cultivating here for so long and have never found a trace of them. How could you, a pretty boy, possibly find them?
The tiger demon suppressed its anger and swallowed its pride, saying:
"Young master, please don't joke around. What kind of immortal destiny is there here? I think you should head back home as soon as possible, lest you keep your wife waiting."