126: Chapter 126 Exorcising Demons

As they traveled further and further, the two gradually left the relatively desolate areas behind, and signs of human habitation gradually increased.

With more signs of life, even the road began to bustle with activity; from time to time, people in a hurry rode past on horseback, or merchant caravans drove carriages, overtaking the leisurely pair.

Zhao Feng and his companion let the old horse pull the carriage along at a slow pace, chatting about everything under the sun and enjoying the scenery along the way, feeling quite content.

Although they were carefree on the journey, as those who Cultivate, the two never relaxed their Cultivation, and their cultivation levels became increasingly profound.

That evening, before the sun set, they finally arrived at Yanggui County.

Yanggui County was a large county, and the county seat looked clean and tidy, showing that the county magistrate was a capable person.

As dusk approached, the market-goers and merchants had already dispersed, leaving only a few locals wandering around the city.

Zhao Feng wanted to inquire for information in the city, so he found an inn to rest.

This inn, called Chengde Inn, looked very elegant and clean; although it cost a bit more silver, it was well worth it.

Like most inns, the front courtyard of Chengde Inn was a restaurant, while the back courtyard was for lodging.

The two did not have much luggage, and since they were hungry, after opening their rooms, they went to the lobby on the first floor to eat.

There were only two well-off middle-aged men drinking in the lobby, and business did not seem to be very good.

"Distinguished guests, what would you like to eat? Our shop has twenty-eight signature dishes. Would you like to try them?"

The waiter's voice sounded listless, and he looked distracted, pouring the tea until it overflowed.

"Oh! I am so sorry, I am truly sorry."

When he came to his senses, he was startled and hurriedly apologized repeatedly, while quickly wiping it up with the rag slung over his shoulder.

"It is no matter. Why does the waiter look so preoccupied?"

Zhao Feng waved his hand to indicate it was fine; he happened to need to inquire for information, and since this waiter ran errands in the lobby every day, he might know something.

"Sigh! Business is bad, and the boss scolds me every day. Life is not easy," the waiter said in a low voice while wiping.

"Oh, your restaurant is decorated so well and the location is good too; that shouldn't be the case!" Liu Xuan interjected.

She traveled the Jianghu and was also a thief, so she understood a thing or two about merchant business.

The waiter stopped and sighed: "To tell you the truth, miss, this Yanggui County has been haunted recently!"

He looked left and right, then whispered: "Widow Li from Chunfeng Lane suddenly screamed repeatedly the night before last. After a long while, the yamen officials dared to go in. The way she died was gruesome to behold; even her heart had been eaten."

Zhao Feng and Liu Xuan looked at each other.

Zhao Feng saw that Liu Xuan was eager to try, and thought, "This is an evil ghost anyway, just right for Liu Xuan to test her skills. However, looking at the method, it doesn't seem like a ghost, but rather a Yao Beast!"

"Erfu, you brat, hurry up and come over to serve the dishes! If you dawdle any longer, be careful, or I will deduct your wages!" An impatient voice came from afar.

"I am introducing the dishes to the guests, I will be right there." The waiter shouted back, then said: "Two distinguished guests, let me tell you about our shop's dishes."

Zhao Feng ordered four dishes, and before long, he and Liu Xuan were eating happily.

After eating, the two returned to their respective rooms to rest and recharge.

During this time, Zhao Feng spent a drop of Divine Power to unfold the Mountain Gods Domain, which covered the entire county; as long as that Yao Beast appeared, he would know.

He called Liu Xuan over to teach her some combat techniques.

Although Liu Xuan was at the Qi Refining Middle Stage, apart from martial arts, she had practically no experience in using Spells, so it was just the right time to cram for the occasion.

Night gradually fell. The Jianghu man next door was tossing and turning with a beautiful woman.

Zhao Feng had super hearing, so he had to seal his hearing.

Liu Xuan, who was nearby, blushed, shot a glare at Zhao Feng with her watery eyes, spat lightly, and ran back.

Zhao Feng sat cross-legged on the ground, focusing his mind on his Dantian, dispelling the rising thoughts, and quietly waited for the Yao Beast to appear.

It was not until the middle of the night that Zhao Feng sensed an abnormal spiritual energy reaction within the Mountain Gods Domain.

His spirits lifted, "It's here!"

He hurriedly called Liu Xuan, and in a few steps, they dashed out.

After Liu Xuan refined her spiritual energy, her family's Qinggong did not fall behind; in fact, her speed became faster and faster.

Moving through the streets and alleys of the county, flying was fast, but not as agile as Qinggong.

Seeing that Zhao Feng actually knew Qinggong and was very strong at it, Liu Xuan was exceptionally surprised, but since they were busy catching the Yao Beast, she suppressed her curiosity and did not ask.

From afar, they saw a black shadow crouching on a house; the figure was very large and did not look human.

Zhao Feng's spiritual sense sensed that although that thing had strong spiritual energy, it did not exceed the Qi Refining Middle Stage; it was the perfect practice punching bag for Liu Xuan.

Before entering the Foundation Establishment Stage, Yao are in beast form and are full of beastly nature; most of the monsters that frequently appear and commit evil are them.

After entering the Foundation Establishment Stage, they can gradually transform into human form, and both their intelligence and magic power will increase significantly.

Because of intelligence issues, these un-transformed little Yao Beasts are generally easy for those who Cultivate to deal with.

Of course, this refers to situations where the cultivator has a Magical Artifact.

Liu Xuan certainly did not have a Magical Artifact, so Zhao Feng gave her the blade aura; faced with this little Yao Beast, she was not afraid at all.

Looking at the shape of this Yao Beast, it seemed to be a weasel; it was crouching on the roof, groping towards the inside of the house.

"Prepare to attack. Use the Wood Control Spell to hit it first!" Zhao Feng instructed in a low voice.

Liu Xuan was full of excitement, holding a handful of plant seeds in her hand, looking eager to try.

"Bold Prodigy! How dare you harm people!"

Before Liu Xuan could rush over, a bright sword light pierced through the air towards that Yao Beast.

A swordsman holding a sword kicked his feet in the air, leaping forward; judging by the swordsman's movement technique, he seemed to be a martial arts expert.

"Clang! Clang! Clang!" The weasel turned around and waved its claws, blocking the precious sword with incredible dexterity.

Its claws were exceptionally hard, and the collision with the precious sword emitted a crisp sound.

The swordsman's breath soon became unstable, and he landed on the ground; after adjusting his breath slightly, he continued to attack with his sword.

He roared repeatedly, but none of the residents on either side dared to come out, not even the family that was almost harmed came out to take a look.

However, his swordsmanship was profound, and his precious sword shone with cold light, like a goddess scattering flowers.

Moreover, white light flickered on the sword, possessing great power, and his cultivation seemed quite impressive.

The weasel had not yet entered Foundation Establishment and had no Spells; it relied only on its exceptionally agile body and indestructible physique to clash head-on with the swordsman, and in the blink of an eye, they had fought more than ten moves.

"Not good, the Prodigy's cultivation is profound; I fear I am not its match. To think that I, the Swordsman of the Flowers, have roamed freely all my life, only to die at the hands of this Yao Beast—it truly makes the beauties of the world sigh and wring their wrists!"

The swordsman's sword light flashed as he continuously blocked the weasel's attacks, but the trend of defeat had already appeared.

Seeing this, Liu Xuan was about to jump out, but was grabbed by Zhao Feng.

She turned her head in confusion, only to hear Zhao Feng say: "Look!"