13: Chapter 13: To repay me for saving Qin Mu, the beautiful Si took the initiative to "ask" me.

"Gulp."

Qin Mu ultimately failed to resist the deadly fragrance wafting from that "Heavenly Devil Brew," and he carefully took a small sip.

It was truly just a tiny sip, likely not enough to drown even an ant.

But the next second.

"Hiccup—!"

Qin Mu's little face turned bright red at a speed visible to the naked eye, looking just like a monkey's backside.

He opened his mouth to let out a hiccup, and what he spat out was actually a cloud of seven-colored spiritual mist.

Those large, originally lively eyes instantly turned into two swirls.

"So... so many big stars..."

Qin Mu shook his head, giggled at the rocks on the cave ceiling, and then fell backward, stiff as a board.

Thump.

Hit the ground, fell asleep in seconds, and the snoring began.

The entire sequence of actions was smooth and flowing, without any hesitation.

"This alcohol tolerance..."

Ye Xiu looked at the wine gourd in his hand that he hadn't yet corked, then looked at Qin Mu, who was sleeping on the ground like a dead pig, and shook his head helplessly.

"You really are a 'one-cup lightweight.' But that's fine; the energy in that sip of wine is enough for your small frame to digest for several days. Consider it Foundation Establishment for your 'Tyrant Body.'"

At this moment, the sky outside Goddess Pass was gradually turning pale white.

The darkness of The Great Ruins receded like a tide, replaced by the dampness and vitality unique to the early morning.

The wild beasts and exotic beasts inside Goddess Pass also began to stir, preparing to leave this sanctuary and return to the jungle.

"Need to find a ride."

Ye Xiu scanned the area, his gaze locking onto a huge, thick-skinned five-colored scaled ox.

This big guy had been lying right next to them trembling, and now that it saw it was dawn, it was preparing to sneak away.

Ye Xiu walked over, didn't waste any words, and directly released a trace of his newly perfected Wheel Sea Aura.

"Moo..."

The five-colored scaled ox's legs went soft, and it immediately became obedient, lying down on the ground to serve as a mount.

Ye Xiu picked up the dead-asleep Qin Mu and threw him onto the ox's back like a sack.

He then stylishly straddled the ox's neck, carrying the wine gourd in his hand, and leisurely followed the main herd of beasts out of the pass.

However, the tree desires stillness, but the wind will not cease.

Just as Ye Xiu was riding the ox, the moment he stepped out of the light gate of Goddess Pass.

Two cold sword lights suddenly erupted from behind the piles of rubble on both sides, stabbing straight at Ye Xiu's throat and heart!

"Demon Sect evildoer! Pay with your life!"

It was the last surviving man and woman from the Lijiang Sect!

These two had been hiding in a corner trembling last night, not daring to participate in the treasure grab, and had luckily survived.

Seeing it was dawn now, they felt that after a night of fierce fighting, Ye Xiu must be at the end of his rope.

Plus, the capable Qin Mu was asleep, so greed and Killing Intent instantly overwhelmed their reason.

They wanted to kill Ye Xiu and seize that wine gourd that could contain the Devil Head and that divine sword!

"Seeking death."

Ye Xiu didn't even lift an eyelid.

"Clang!"

Ye Xiu's finger merely tapped the hilt of the sword at his waist.

The demon slaying sword did not fully unsheathe, only popping out by an inch.

A cyan-gold Sword Qi swept out in a fan shape!

This Sword Qi was fast to the extreme, even exceeding the speed of sound.

"Pfft!"

"Crack!"

The two figures in the air suddenly froze.

The ferocious expressions were still on their faces, and the long swords in their hands were still three feet away from Ye Xiu.

Immediately after.

Two heads flew into the sky, and blood showered into the morning light like a fountain.

The corpses hit the ground, startling the surrounding beast herd into fleeing in all directions.

From beginning to end, Ye Xiu didn't even look at them directly.

The wine gourd in his hand remained perfectly steady, not a single drop of wine spilled.

"Let's go, Brother Ox."

Ye Xiu patted the five-colored scaled ox beneath him.

The scaled ox shivered all over from the terrifying Killing Intent, exerted its four hooves, and carried the two of them, rushing wildly out of the pass.

Outside Goddess Pass, Five Mile Slope.

The morning sunlight spilled onto the grass, where several figures were standing quietly.

The Butcher carried a pig-slaughtering knife, the Apothecary wore an iron mask, and Master Ma (one-armed) cradled that non-existent arm.

Even Granny Si had returned to that frail, elderly appearance, carrying a basket in her hand.

"It's dawn."

The Blind One's white, upturned eyes looked toward the direction of Goddess Pass, and his bamboo staff tapped the ground lightly.

"Still not out yet. Do you think that kid can protect Muer?"

"Hmph."

The Butcher snorted coldly, but the anxiety in his eyes could not be hidden.

"If Muer loses a single hair, I'll chop that kid up to feed the dogs, then storm into Goddess Pass and dismantle all those skeleton frames!"

Granny Si did not speak, only gripping the handle of her basket tightly until her knuckles turned white.

Just as everyone was anxious and burning with impatience.

"Rumble..."

Dust flew in the distance, and a large herd of beasts surged out. At the very front of the herd, a five-colored scaled ox was particularly eye-catching.

On that broad ox back, the young man wearing a tattered down jacket was looking up and drinking wine, his face full of contentment.

And behind him, Qin Mu, whom they missed day and night, was sprawled out in a "big" shape.

He was sleeping with drool streaming down, even turning over and scratching his butt.

Seeing this scene.

The elders of Canlao Village instantly breathed a sigh of relief, and the heavy Aura that was enough to crush mountains dissipated along with it.

"Good kid..."

The Butcher was the first to rush up, and together with The Lame One, they carried Qin Mu down.

But Granny Si looked at Ye Xiu thoughtfully.

"Little Friend Ye."

Granny Si's voice was still raspy, but to Ye Xiu's ears, it seemed to have hooks in it.

She reached out a withered, thin hand to help Ye Xiu brush the dust off his down jacket, her movements excessively gentle.

"I, this old woman, keep my word."

"Since you protected Muer safely and didn't let him lose a single hair, then between you and me..."

Granny Si paused, leaned her body slightly forward, and moved close to Ye Xiu's ear.

To outsiders, this looked like an elder whispering words of concern to a Junior.

But in reality, what reached Ye Xiu's ears was a feminine voice, charming to the bone and enough to make a Buddha break his vows:

"Tonight at the third watch, come to my room."

"Remember, come alone. I want to... properly 'repay' you."

"Boom!"

Ye Xiu felt half his body go numb.

Although before his eyes was a face like an old orange peel.

But what automatically appeared in his mind was that peerless figure that had flashed through his memory that night.

Clad in green gauze, graceful and peerless.

Who could withstand this?

This was Si Youyou!

The number one wealthy woman... ah no, the number one beauty in tales of herding gods!

"Ahem."

Ye Xiu coughed twice, forcibly suppressing the agitation in his heart.

He wore a look of being flattered (while secretly enjoying it) and bowed solemnly, saying.

"Granny is too kind! I dare not refuse a gift from an elder. Since Granny has ordered it, this Junior will definitely... arrive on time tonight!"

Night fell, and Canlao Village returned to tranquility.

The stone statues emitted a faint light, isolating the darkness of The Great Ruins outside.

Ye Xiu's room was arranged at the west end of the village, not far from Granny Si's house.

He sat cross-legged on the bed to regulate his breath, waiting until the moon was in the middle of the sky, which was the so-called "third watch."

Ye Xiu opened his eyes, a smile curling at the corner of his lips.

He picked up the wine gourd and took a gulp to bolster his courage, then pushed open the door and stepped out.

Under the moonlight, Granny Si's house was quiet, not even a lamp was lit. It exuded a sense of mystery and... ambiguity.

Ye Xiu walked to the door and knocked lightly on the dilapidated wooden door.

"Granny, Ye Xiu has come as promised."

"Creak—"

The door wasn't locked; it opened with a gentle push from Ye Xiu.

The room was pitch black, with only a sliver of moonlight filtering in through the window.

Ye Xiu stepped over the threshold.

As soon as he entered the room, the door behind him went "bang" and closed automatically!

Immediately after, a rich fragrance rushed toward him.

This fragrance was no longer concealed; it was intense, domineering, and carried a magical power that made one lose their senses.

"Little darling, you really dared to come..."