8: Chapter 8: The beautiful Si asked me to protect Qin Mu, but this kid is too willful.

"Hey, what kind of tone is that, little girl?"

The young woman from the Lijiang Sect opposite had exquisite features and a decent figure.

But why was her tone so sharp?

We only just met for the first time today.

And you're already labeling me like this?

Hearing this assessment, Ye Xiu was momentarily stunned.

He reflexively drew his demon slaying sword.

He was itching to immediately use his Sword Control Technique to have a proper "discussion" with her.

But just then, Granny Si's voice reached his ears.

"Little Friend Ye, I must trouble you to look after Muer and take him away!"

"If you can ensure his safety, you and I can have a nice private chat!"

It was clear that this disguised madam of the Devil Head was not the least bit afraid of the Lijiang Five Elders before her.

But Qin Mu was her weakness.

Under these circumstances, she had no choice but to rely on Ye Xiu, the outsider.

After all, this kid had already demonstrated his strength earlier.

Hearing this,

a subtle, barely perceptible smile appeared on Ye Xiu's face.

It was a hint!

If it were some ordinary old woman making such a request, I'd have to think about it.

But this was the world's number one beauty in disguise; what was there to consider?

"Rest assured, Granny. With me here, I guarantee this kid won't lose a single hair!"

However, just as the two exchanged glances,

the five young Daoists opposite seemed to have misunderstood something.

"Oh no, these two little Devil Heads are trying to escape! Stop them!"

The next moment, the four men and one woman all drew their swords.

Three of the men besieged Ye Xiu, while the remaining man and woman rushed towards Qin Mu.

"Ah!"

When had the Cowherd Boy ever encountered such a situation?

Despite having some skills, he was still timid.

On top of that, the deer-skin coat he wore suddenly emitted a five-colored light.

It turned the young lad into a happy little deer in an instant.

"Whoosh!"

Almost reflexively, or perhaps out of instinctive self-preservation,

the little deer didn't even think; it immediately bolted towards the distant herd of deer.

It didn't even say a word to Ye Xiu!

"Hey!"

This sudden turn of events completely threw off Ye Xiu's rhythm.

With his strength, dealing with these five young Sword Cultivators would have been no problem at all.

He could have disarmed them, or even taken their lives.

But Qin Mu's actions had completely disrupted his pace.

He had no choice but to give chase.

After all, he had given his word to that beauty; a real man keeps his promises!

"You two little Devil Heads, neither of you is getting away!"

The five young Lijiang swordsmen immediately moved to intercept them.

Ye Xiu didn't mind; he felt no pressure at all.

But Qin Mu was panicking and running blindly, which was truly a headache!

"Hey! Stupid kid! That's a cliff over there!"

"Run back, you idiot! The village is behind you!"

Ye Xiu roared in exasperation.

But the Qin Mu-turned-sika-deer, having just acquired its "new interface," was clearly spooked by the earlier commotion.

Plus, it was in a deer's nature to bolt when frightened, so it was running in the most difficult-to-catch manner possible, its hooves kicking up a storm.

"Don't run!"

Behind him, the three young male Daoists whom Ye Xiu had ignored felt deeply humiliated.

"A mere drunkard dares to turn his back on us? You're courting death!"

The three exchanged glances and drew their long swords, forming a "Three Talents Sword Formation."

Spiritual power surged as they thrust directly at Ye Xiu's heart, spine, and legs.

These were ruthless strikes, clearly intended to cripple Ye Xiu.

Ye Xiu didn't even turn his head.

While sprinting, he lazily flicked his finger backwards.

Clang—!

The demon slaying sword hanging at his waist seemed to possess a consciousness of its own.

It didn't unsheathe to kill, but instead, while still in its scabbard, it instantly traced a semicircle in the air.

"Sword Control Technique: Drawing a Line as a Prison."

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Three very faint, muffled sounds rang out. The three Daoists, who had been charging aggressively, suddenly saw a flash of silver light before their eyes.

Immediately after, they realized with horror that the long swords in their hands... had broken!

They hadn't been hacked through; instead, a strand of Sword Qi as thin as a hair had sliced the tips of their swords off as neatly as if cutting through tofu!

Even more terrifying was the bottomless, thin line that appeared on the ground before their feet.

The sword mark was less than a centimeter from their toes.

"Those who cross this line, die."

Ye Xiu's voice drifted over, devoid of Killing Intent, yet permeated with an unquestionable "divinity."

The three Daoists froze on the spot, cold sweat instantly soaking their backs.

They were sword practitioners themselves, so they naturally knew quality when they saw it.

The precision of this sword strike was beyond the comprehension of their Master!

"What... what kind of monster is this?"

The three looked at each other, their hands holding the broken swords trembling, not daring to take another step.

Their immediate worries were resolved.

But the trouble ahead had only just begun.

"Whoosh!"

In the grass ahead, the little deer Qin Mu had transformed into was simply like it was using a cheat code.

Deer are fast by nature, but this one was different.

When it ran, its four legs actually kicked up afterimages!

It darted left and right through the rock pile, its body twisting and changing direction at angles that defied the laws of physics.

It perfectly evaded the encirclement of the two Lijiang Sect Disciples ahead.

"Damn..."

The passive ability, Drunken Immortal Moon-Gazing Steps, had instantly triggered!

As Ye Xiu chased madly, he couldn't help but grumble.

"What the hell did that old guy, The Lame One, teach him? Is this a 'Godly Mobility' version of a sika deer?"

The male and female Disciples chasing Qin Mu were also having a breakdown.

The female Disciple waved her demon-binding rope and shouted in exasperation:

"Senior Brother! This deer has become a spirit! My Magical Artifact can't lock onto it at all!"

"Stop talking nonsense! Use your Flying Sword! It's that Devil Head Prodigy in disguise, just kill it!"

The male Disciple's eyes gleamed with malice as his Flying Sword turned into a streak of light, stabbing directly at the little deer's hind legs.

"Moo!"

Qin Mu was only a youth, after all, and his vision was limited after transforming into a deer. He watched as the Flying Sword was about to pierce his backside.

"Clang!"

At the critical moment, a yellow-skinned wine gourd appeared out of thin air and accurately struck the Flying Sword, sending it flying away.

Ye Xiu's figure followed closely behind; he caught the rebounding gourd and took a swig of wine.

"Bullying a small animal? Does your Lijiang Sect have no shame left?"

Ye Xiu swayed his body and blocked the path of the man and woman, his eyes cold.

"Get lost! We're here to kill the remnant of the Devil Head!"

The female Disciple was still clamoring.

"Devil your grandpa."

Ye Xiu was truly annoyed.

He spat out a mouthful of wine mist. "Wine God Curse: Drunken Life, Dream Death!"

The wine mist instantly transformed into a pink barrier, enveloping the two.

The man and woman didn't even have time to react before their eyes grew hazy and silly smiles appeared on their faces. Then...

"Senior Brother... come catch me~"

"Junior Sister... hehehe..."

The two actually threw away their swords and started dancing a folk dance hand in hand.

Having dealt with these two nuisances,

Ye Xiu turned back to look.

His face turned green.

Because that silly deer, Qin Mu, had taken advantage of the moment Ye Xiu was blocking the others.

Not only had it not stopped, but it had panicked and plunged headlong into a black forest filled with mist.

Ahead, there seemed to be a giant ape roaring...

This kid really knows how to cause trouble!

But just as Ye Xiu was feeling a headache, the green lotus in his Sea of Wheels began to stir.

A familiar System prompt also sounded at the same time.

[Ding, congratulations to the host for encountering a Spirit Beast with a great Opportunity. You have obtained a new sign-in Opportunity.]

What?

Hearing the System prompt,

memories surged in his mind.

Could this Devil Ape be the one from the original work who eventually inherited the mantle of the Great Leiyin...