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Chapter 244 Demons and monsters roam the human world
Chapter 244 Demons and monsters roam the human world
Yuan Bao dared not delay and set off immediately, arriving at Pujia Village in an instant using his immortal magic.
Yuan Bao inquired around and soon found the village chief's residence.
Upon seeing the village chief, she bowed politely and said softly, "Hello, village chief. I have been entrusted by Jiang Taigong to come and help you solve your problems. I wonder what troubles you have been having lately? Please tell me and see if I can help."
Village Chief Pu looked Yuan Bao up and down, a glimmer of hope flashing in his eyes. He sighed heavily and said, "Alas, you may not know, but a monster spider has recently come to the village and has caused a lot of trouble for everyone."
Every few days, this spider would invade the village, wantonly destroying crops and harming livestock wherever it went.
The villagers lived in constant fear, their peaceful lives disrupted.
I'm so worried.
If the immortal can help eliminate this monster and rid the people of this scourge, I am willing to offer you the most treasured possessions in my home as a token of my gratitude.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Bao's expression turned solemn, and he said earnestly, "Village Chief, there's no need to worry. Eliminating harm for the people and protecting the peace of this area is simply my duty as a minor immortal. How could I dare to ask for anything in return?"
After saying that, she carefully asked the village chief about the areas where the monster spider often appeared, and then resolutely headed towards that dangerous place, determined to eliminate this monster that was harming the villagers.
After a fierce battle, Yuan Bao successfully killed the monster spider and returned in triumph.
She returned to the village and reported back to the village chief.
The village chief, Pu, was filled with gratitude and quickly said, "Please wait a moment, Immortal, while I retrieve my family heirloom as a token of my appreciation and gratitude for your great kindness."
At this moment, Yuan Bao's cultivation quest prompt quietly appeared: Faced with Village Chief Pu's generous gift, whether to accept it or not is entirely up to your conscience. This choice will affect the result of the immortal rank assessment, please decide carefully before replying.
Not long after, Village Chief Pu came out, carefully holding a jade carving in both hands. He said somewhat awkwardly, "Please don't laugh at me, Immortal. As the village chief, I have always upheld integrity and never accepted money from others."
As a result, even now, at an advanced age, his family is still destitute.
This jade carving is a family heirloom passed down through generations, and it's the only valuable item in our home. I humbly request that the immortal accept it.
Yuan Bao had always upheld the belief of eliminating harm for the people without seeking anything in return. Hearing the village chief say this, he firmly declined and said sincerely, "Village chief, I appreciate your kindness, but this jade carving is of great significance. It is your family heirloom and should stay with you."
As an immortal, it is my duty to serve the people; how could I accept such a generous gift?
"Please take it back, Village Chief. This jade carving is the most precious thing to you." After saying that, Yuan Bao once again politely declined the village chief's offer and insisted on leaving the jade carving to the village chief.
Just then, a white crane gracefully flew in from the sky, with a celestial letter tied around its long neck.
Upon seeing this, Yuan Bao felt a surge of curiosity and nervousness. He quickly reached out to untie the letter and eagerly opened it to read it.
The letter was written in Jiang Taigong's handwriting: "Little Immortal, recently demons have been rampant in the human world, causing havoc on the people everywhere. Although the Taoist priests who are trying to catch demons are doing their best, they are still unable to keep up with the situation."
I am sending this message to you now, hoping that you will immediately go to the mortal realm to lend a helping hand, firstly to relieve the people from their suffering, and secondly to test yourself and demonstrate your abilities..."
Yuan Bao looked hurried and turned to Village Chief Pu to explain the situation: "Village Chief, news has come from Heaven that demons are rampant in the human world and all places urgently need assistance. I must go there immediately."
Upon hearing this, the village chief Pu's face was full of worry, and his eyes were solemn. He murmured, "It's so serious. I thought it was just Pu's village that suffered this calamity, but I didn't expect that it has affected all parts of the world."
The situation is urgent, immortal! Please hurry and go to help. May your journey be smooth, and may you subdue the demons soon and restore peace to the world.
Yuan Bao nodded slightly, her expression resolute. Then, she used her immortal magic to transform into a streak of light and sped off towards her next destination, leaving Village Chief Pu standing there for a long time, gazing in the direction she had gone.
Yuan Bao used his magic to arrive in Hangzhou in an instant.
They quickly found the trail of the demon-hunting Taoist priest.
The demon-hunting Taoist priest was dressed in a Taoist robe, holding a whisk, his face covered in dust but his determination was undeniable.
Yuan Bao quickly stepped forward and explained his purpose.
The Taoist priest nodded slightly, his eyes filled with reminiscence and emotion, and slowly said, "Little immortal, you may not know, but there was once a demon's house in this city of Hangzhou."
The house looked no different from an ordinary mansion on the outside, but inside it hid countless monsters.
These monsters are cunning and often transform into various pieces of furniture to hide among them.
They are silent during the day, but come out at night to wreak havoc, disturbing the peace of nearby residents. Some people have even mysteriously disappeared, their fate unknown.
Fortunately, a group of righteous people worked together to capture the demon. We set up altars and performed rituals, kept watch day and night, and went through countless hardships. We fought the demon to the death many times and barely managed to keep the peace of Hangzhou.
However, some time ago, the celestial sea surged, and demonic power was thrown into chaos, causing the seal in the demon's abode to loosen. The cunning demons seized the opportunity to break free of their restraints and escape.
Now, that once terrifying and infamous haunted house, devoid of monsters, is abandoned and desolate, leaving only broken walls and ruins.
The Taoist priest's expression grew increasingly solemn, his brows furrowing into a deep frown. He said, "Little immortal, after these demons fled, they became even more adept at concealment, making them extremely difficult to detect with the naked eye."
If we want to capture them all, we must rely on the power of magical artifacts.
"Little fairy, since you've come to offer your assistance, did you bring any suitable magical artifacts with you?"
Yuan Bao lowered his head slightly, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face, and said frankly, "Daoist, to be honest, I have only recently ascended to immortality and have not yet had time to obtain a suitable personal magic weapon."
But rest assured, even so, I will do my utmost to assist the Taoist priest in subduing demons and monsters.
The demon-hunting Taoist stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and then said, "It's alright. I do know a place where we might be able to find a suitable magical artifact."
It was an ancient site, where immortals were said to have cultivated themselves and left behind many magical treasures.
However, the ruins are riddled with traps and contain remnants of spiritual energy restrictions; a moment's carelessness could lead to danger.
Yuan Bao's eyes lit up, and he said without hesitation, "Daoist Master, as long as I can get the demon-slaying artifact, I am willing to try no matter how dangerous it is."
"Please tell me the location of the ruins in detail, Master, and I will set off immediately."
Seeing Yuan Bao's resolute attitude, the demon-hunting Taoist priest's eyes flashed with admiration: "Good! With such determination, little immortal, how can you worry about not destroying the demons?"
The ruins are located in the misty mountains, a hundred miles outside Hangzhou. The exact location is hidden. You need to follow a winding stream and you will encounter a huge rock that looks like a giant tortoise. Next to the rock is a hidden cave, which is the entrance to the ruins.
"When you go there, little fairy, please be extremely careful."