18. Just the master's task! Xiao Chen is devastated!

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The morning mist was hazy.

A handsome young man, standing on a flying sword and holding a jade talisman, flew straight over the numerous palaces of Youluo Palace.

"Hmm, Dantai Lingyin's Passage Jade Charm is really useful."

"Not a single disciple or executor guarding Youluo Palace along the way questioned me."

"It seems it's destiny for me to achieve this great success!"

The more Xiao Chen thought, the more excited he became, and couldn't help but speed up the sword flight.

In no time.

He landed on a platform on the hillside of the back mountains of Youluo Mountain.

This place was precisely the entrance to the cave residence where the master of Youluo Palace, the Big Demon Head Bail Qingling, was in secluded cultivation—the "Blood Kitchen."

Looking at the eerie bronze door in front of him, covered with frightening demon tattoos.

Xiao Chen felt as if his legs were made of lead, difficult to advance even an inch.

Ten years undercover in the Demon Path!

Enduring countless hardships!

He originally thought he'd adequately prepared for this day!

However, at this moment.

Now that he's truly standing here, just one step away from that peerless demon head...

His heart was still dominated by immense fear!

At the same time.

The words of Dantai Lingyin echoed in his mind again:

"Even if you practice for ten thousand years, would you have the courage to draw your sword against him?"

"No!"

"I, Xiao Chen, have been protected by heaven's will since childhood! Destined to conquer the Nine Continents and capture all the beauties of the world!"

"Now that Bail Qingling, suffering from a severe poison outbreak, even if not completely dead, would be as good as a dead man with no mana left!"

"This is evident as there's no suppression of any restrictions since I entered this place!"

"Therefore, all I need is to thrust the white blade in and pull it out red, and with one move, end that demon head, achieving unparalleled merit for both the righteous and demon path, revered by millions of cultivators!"

"Let's suppose, in the worst-case scenario!"

"Even if Bail Qingling has some strength left, I still have the secret weapon bestowed by my master! What is there to fear?"

He encouraged himself internally.

With a determined step forward, Xiao Chen's face showed no hesitation!

"Brother Xiao!"

At this moment, a familiar female voice called from behind.

His heart stirred, and he turned around.

He saw a lovely young girl in a light pink dress, running toward him with quick light steps.

Her graceful and lively figure, like a fairy butterfly in the flowers.

"Junior Sister Xing'er?"

Xiao Chen was taken aback at first.

Then, joy surged in his heart!

Although he was naturally amorous, having admired countless fairies and witch women in his life.

This girl before him was, in fact, the first object of his secret admiration after going undercover in the righteous path!

Recently, however, she seemed to suddenly become distant toward him, which had undoubtedly become a thorn in his heart!

Now, seeing her affectionately calling him "Brother Xiao" again, how could he not be happy?

"No way, she was cold to me for so long, I can't immediately show her a good face."

Xiao Chen steeled his heart, intending to put on a cold expression.

However, in the next moment.

Upon seeing the girl's gentle and lovely smile.

He couldn't help but approach her proactively, "Oh, Junior Sister Xing'er, you finally decided to speak to me, recently your Brother Xiao here hasn't eaten or slept well because of you."

Hearing this.

Cen Xing'er was taken aback first, then a flicker of dislike flashed in her eyes as she lowered her head and said:

"Brother Xiao, perhaps there's a misunderstanding..."

"It's because in recent days, Xing'er has been secretly observing the demon head's situation outside the Blood Kitchen, and thus... neglected Brother Xiao."

"Oh, actually, Xing'er was worried, that Brother Xiao would rashly come to find me, and if the demon head still had strength left, it would be a huge disaster!"

Her big eyes fluttered, looking sincere.

"I see!"

"So Junior Sister Xing'er was worrying about me, I should've known! I should've known! Hahaha!"

Xiao Chen beamed with joy.

All at once, he felt all the knots in his heart of the past few days were swept away!

This girl is indeed destined to be his prey!

His charm to attract girls was still unmatched!

This wasn't arrogance.

From childhood, it seemed like he was secretly watched over and favored by the heavenly father, no matter what he pursued, especially attracting girls, he was always successful, as if blessed with divine aid!

The chosen stallion... oh no, the Son of Destiny!

"Alright, Junior Sister Xing'er, since that's the case, when the seven days are up, we need not worry about anything anymore."

"How about... joining me inside! As husband and wi... oh no, as brother and sister uniting in heart, together we'll slay the demon head and make our names in the Nine Continents!"

Xiao Chen spoke earnestly, naturally reaching out his hand toward the girl's arm.

Yet didn't expect!

As last time, she seemed to always be wary of him, dodging aside almost in advance!

"Xing'er, you..."

"What do you mean by this!? What do you take Brother Xiao for?"

Xiao Chen gritted his teeth, already feeling somewhat annoyed!

Thinking of himself undercover in Cangming Sect for ten years, secretly running numerous errands to woo the three sisters of Youluo Palace, serving as their fawning follower for so long!

And so far, he hadn't even touched their hands!

In the past, he could understand!

Now, with Bail Qingling, that demon head, teetering on the brink of death, unable to control them anymore!

So what is she afraid of?

Dare not openly express her liking for him?

Just as he was on the verge of an emotional explosion.

The next moment, the girl lowered her head, choking as she said:

"Brother Xiao, Xing'er knows your feelings for me...."

"But..... the gloom that demon head brought to Xing'er is just too overwhelming, I can't shake it off easily.... wu wu wu...."

Looking at the girl's gentle and pitiful eyes.

Xiao Chen's heart softened again.

After all, she was his future dao partner, the first demon girl he vowed to win over!

How could he bear to blame her?

"Ah, no matter."

"Xing'er, you only need to know one thing."

"A hundred years, a thousand years, ten thousand years, as long as it's you."

"Brother Xiao is willing to wait!"

He spoke affectionately, summoning his sword from the Purple Mansion, looking sharply toward the Blood Kitchen door: "Let's go! Xing'er! Brother Xiao will personally lead you to slay the demon head today, to dispel the shadow in your heart!"

"Yes!"

Cen Xing'er nodded, her eyes glittering, lips curved into a slight smile: "I will follow Brother Xiao's lead!"

Xiao Chen couldn't help but be mesmerized once more.

Wow.

She's so cute!

Right, she appeared here so early, could it be that she spent the night in the Blood Kitchen just to welcome me first thing?

Thinking of this, Xiao Chen felt another wave of satisfaction!

Once again, his fighting spirit ignited!

Bai Qingling, must die!

.....

.....

Inside the Blood Kitchen, on the first floor.

A pair of young boy and girl walked through the dark passageway.

"Junior Sister Xing'er, are we walking in.... the wrong direction?"

Xiao Chen gripped his longsword tightly, full of vigilance.

At this moment, he could clearly sense that the secret weapon given by his master Yu Xuzi was being suppressed by some unknown force!

Although the force wasn't very strong, if things continued this way, should any mishaps occur, the secret weapon might not exert its full power!

"No way! Junior Sister Xing'er! We can't go any further!"

"This path is wrong!"

"As you said, Bail Qingling has always stayed on the third floor below, we'll return to the hall and choose another passage to go down!"

Xiao Chen gritted his teeth and said.

"Why is it wrong?"

Cen Xing'er turned her head, looking at him with an innocent face: "After serving that demon head for so many years, Xing'er knows the layout of this Blood Kitchen by heart, it couldn't possibly be wrong!"

"This passage to the third floor underground, there's only this one!"

"Could it be....."

Speaking of this, her cat-like eyes gradually dimmed, looking dejected: "Brother Xiao, do you not trust Xing'er at all?"

"No, no!"

Xiao Chen quickly shook his head, then gritted his teeth and said: "Don't be upset, Xing'er, Brother Xiao.... will listen to you!"

"Okay!"

.....

The two continued forward, eventually reaching a ten-foot deep, fully enclosed stone chamber.

Xiao Chen looked around.

He saw the walls of the stone chamber inscribed with some kind of sinister spell formation, and in the four corners stood fierce-looking Black Dragon statues!

"No way!"

"I've seen these things in the 'Cangming Strange Treasure Map' in Hua Yuerong's study!"

"It seems to be...."

In a split second, Xiao Chen finally recalled something.

Yet, it was too late!

Rumble!

With a loud thud.

The stone door inscribed with complex demon tattoos behind them crashed down!

The two were forcefully trapped inside the stone chamber!

At this moment.

A chilling male voice came:

"Nephew Xiao, pleased to meet you."

Upon hearing this voice.

Xiao Chen felt a chill from his back, quickly spreading through his body!

Fear.

He felt fear penetrating his soul!

The next moment.

Under his dread-filled gaze, terrified and in despair —

A giant black shadow loomed over.

Immediately.

Thud, thud, thud.

Footsteps echoed.

A man in a black robe, as tall as a sky tower, muscular and devilishly handsome, slowly emerged from the shadows....

Bai... Bai Qingling!?

You're not dead!?

As the demon shadow approached.

The unprecedented terrifying oppression made Xiao Chen's knees weaken, his longsword thudding to the ground!

"Xiao Chen! You shameless scoundrel! You've been inciting dissension between us sisters and.... and the master! Today is your death day!"

At the side, Cen Xing'er, having shed her previous weak and lovely demeanor, glared with apricot eyes and said.

"Junior Sister Xing'er, you...."

Only then did Xiao Chen realize something, looking over at the girl beside him.

Cen Xing'er mischievously stuck out her tongue, "Hmph! Fool! Haven't you understood yet? All of this... was just a task from the master!"

"You call him... master???"

"Xing'er you...."

Looking at the girl he had always admired from the bottom of his heart, now currying favor with a demon head, calling him master!

Xiao Chen felt as if he was struck by lightning, staggering backward!

However, the next second.

A more devastating scene unfolded before him!

"Xing'er, come here."

The demon head casually beckoned to the girl.

Such a gesture, akin to commanding a little dog.

Following this.

The girl he regarded as a fairy from the heavens, pure and unblemished, blushed and rushed three steps into the arms of the demon head!

And at the same time, that demon head also extended a large, pale hand, gently caressing the girl's little face.

And his heart's true love, Junior Sister Xing'er, not only did she not resist, but snuggled up like a kitten, nestling in even more closely!

"This...."

"Xing'er! I, Xiao Chen, have been pleasing you for years! Just now I merely wanted to touch your hand, and you resisted like that!"

"And he is touching your..."

"No~!"

At this moment, considering himself the Son of Destiny, the inherently proud Kunlun Dao Sect's true disciple, Xiao Chen kneeled, inwardly completely collapsing!

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