All Are Pure of Heart

"Village Witch, the Demon really opened its mouth and ate my Dazhuang!"

As Jiang Chen sat on the mech's head, contemplating his future plans, he suddenly heard the raucous voice of Sai Xishi. They had both been speaking in hushed tones before, but now Sai Xishi's voice was unmistakably loud, even from a distance.

Jiang Chen felt a pang of frustration at the sound of her voice, but this time he saw three people approaching. In addition to the hulking Sai Xishi and the emaciated Village Witch, there was also a tall, graceful woman.

The woman had a body that could be described as perfect. In the dim evening light, her curves were even more enchanting, instantly drawing Jiang Chen's gaze.

"Wow... Look at that chest, that slim waist, and that shapely rear... Her figure is really something!" Jiang Chen's mind raced with anticipation, eager to see what kind of face such a well-formed woman would have.

As Sai Xishi, the Village Witch, and the woman drew closer, Jiang Chen got a clear view of the latter's face. She did not disappoint. The woman was light and ethereal, with delicate features and an aura of otherworldly grace. Compared to the other two, she seemed like a celestial being descended to earth.

Moreover, she was clearly a cultivator. Her azure robe, adorned with a phoenix embroidery, the jade pendant at her waist, and the sword in her hand all proudly announced her identity. It was no wonder the Village Witch treated her with such deference.

However... her face seemed a bit too youthful, almost as if she were a girl rather than a mature woman.

"So young?" Jiang Chen looked down at the girl, a smirk slowly spreading across his face as he thought, "At such a young age, with a figure like that, she's bound to cause quite a stir. If she wants to, she can start with me—I don't mind, hehe…"

Before Jiang Chen could make a move, Sai Xishi was already shouting, "Dazhuang, weren't you eaten?"

Realizing something was off, she quickly adjusted her tone, "You scared me half to death."

Jiang Chen's stomach churned. He vowed that if the mech under him wasn't destroyed, the first thing he'd do would be to stomp Sai Xishi, especially since she had no shame standing next to such a beautiful woman.

Jiang Chen grumbled, "Shut up, if you keep bothering me, one of us is going down, and it won't be me!"

"Dazhuang…" Sai Xishi began to whine again.

But the Village Witch cut her off sternly, "Both of you be quiet. Zhang Dazhuang, how dare you desecrate the Demon so? You're trampling on its head—get down immediately!"

The Village Witch then prostrated on the ground, repeatedly bowing and pleading for forgiveness.

Jiang Chen, defiant, remained perched on the mech's nose, hands on his hips as he shouted, "Get rid of Sai Xishi first, or I won't come down."

Without hesitation, the Village Witch turned to Sai Xishi and ordered, "Stop your nonsense, disturbing the Celestial Maiden at this hour. Get home now!"

Reluctantly, Sai Xishi, driven by her high regard for the Village Witch, reluctantly wobbled away, glancing back frequently.

"D*mn it, I can't stay in this place any longer," Jiang Chen fumed as he finally slid down from the mech.

Seeing Jiang Chen's descent, the Village Witch knocked his head three times in apology before rising and addressing the celestial maiden, "Miss Su, the person I spoke of is him."

Jiang Chen, puzzled, asked, "What's going on?"

The Village Witch warned, "Zhang Dazhuang, the remains of the Demon fell from the heavens to the mortal world. This Miss Su Xiaoxiao, dispatched by the Yushan Immortal Sect, is here to investigate. She had planned to come tomorrow, but now that she's here, you must give a full account."

"Yushan Immortal Sect?" Jiang Chen squinted, recognizing the name. No wonder the girl's robe looked familiar—it was from the Yushan Sword Sect. Zhang Dazhuang had tried to join the Yushan Immortal Sect, but was ruined by that conniving woman. That woman was now enjoying herself in the Yushan Sword Sect, and Jiang Chen intended to settle that score. What a coincidence.

As soon as Su Xiaoxiao arrived, she began examining the mech, paying no attention to anything else. When the Village Witch spoke to her, she turned to Jiang Chen with a slightly mocking look, clearly impressed by Jiang Chen's peculiar relationship with Sai Xishi. Nonetheless, Su Xiaoxiao asked earnestly, "The Village Witch said you can communicate with the Demon's remains. Is that true?"

Jiang Chen glanced at the Village Witch and then at Su Xiaoxiao, piecing together the situation. He responded with a practiced air of confidence, "Of course."

Su Xiaoxiao asked, "How did you manage that?"

Feigning mystery, Jiang Chen replied, "There are many wonders in the world. Some people can walk at three months old, others can speak to animals. I'm just special in being able to communicate with Demons. You wouldn't understand."

Su Xiaoxiao didn't doubt him but asked further, "Then you must know a lot about Demons. Are they from the Celestial Realm? Why haven't I heard of Demons before?"

Before Jiang Chen could speak, Su Xiaoxiao, with her bright, curious eyes, eagerly asked, "Are there still living Demons? Are their bodies always so massive? Who killed them?"

Jiang Chen's expression darkened. This girl was like a never-ending fountain of questions, her curiosity seemingly boundless. Normally, he'd be happy to deceive such a pretty girl, but telling one lie meant he'd need a hundred more to cover it up. He hadn't even figured out how to maintain his story, and if she kept asking questions, he'd surely slip up.

Realizing this, Jiang Chen put on a serious face and said, "I only discovered the ability to resonate with the Demon's remains after seeing its head. You should ask the Demon about the rest."

Su Xiaoxiao looked disheartened. "But the Demon is already dead."

Jiang Chen eyed Su Xiaoxiao's enchanting figure and then glanced at the mech. An idea struck him, and he smirked. "Didn't the Village Witch tell you that I would be performing a ritual for the Demon and could trigger a resonance with its remains? You can ask him directly."

Su Xiaoxiao's eyes widened with excitement. "Really? Isn't a sacrifice needed?"

Clearly, Su Xiaoxiao's curiosity was insatiable. She had probably already asked the Village Witch everything she knew before encountering Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen said with a serious tone, "You don't need a sacrifice."

Su Xiaoxiao asked, "Why?"

Jiang Chen replied, "Because you are the perfect offering. Demons have a taste for beautiful women, you see. Hehe…"

Su Xiaoxiao's expression changed at once. She was well aware of the grim fate of those chosen as sacrifices.

Jiang Chen reassured her, "Don't worry. Demons are different from other celestial beings; they won't harm you."

Su Xiaoxiao asked cautiously, "What do I need to do?"

Jiang Chen said, "You'll find out when you come inside."

"Inside!?" Su Xiaoxiao's eyes widened in surprise.

Jiang Chen, with a "kind" expression, pointed to the mech's head and tempted, "Sai Xishi was right. I've already been inside the Demon's head. It's like another world in there. Would you like to see it?"

Su Xiaoxiao's curiosity was piqued, though she was still somewhat hesitant. "I won't be offending him, will I?"

Jiang Chen confidently replied, "Don't worry, I'm well-acquainted with the Demon."

The Village Witch, distressed, called out, "Zhang Dazhuang, you… you… you…"

Jiang Chen glared at the old, skinny, and oddly dressed man with dissatisfaction. "What's with the 'you'? This is a ritual for the Demon, not disrespect. But you don't need to come along. The Demon doesn't like old, ugly men."

The Village Witch was at a loss for words. He had conducted countless rituals for the heavens, earth, and deities, but he had no knowledge of performing rituals for Demons.

Jiang Chen eagerly extended his hand.

Su Xiaoxiao, somewhat reserved, said, "No need, I can walk on my own."

In the ancient world of cultivation, it was a lesson ingrained from childhood that a woman should not allow a man to touch her easily.

Jiang Chen insisted, "This is a ritual for the Demon, requiring sincerity without any distractions. I'm the chief shaman, and you're the offering. It's that simple."

Su Xiaoxiao, feeling a bit embarrassed, said, "My resolve must not be strong enough; I apologize for troubling the chief shaman."

With that, she placed her delicate hand in Jiang Chen's rough palm. Jiang Chen tested the sensation—her hand was incredibly soft and cool, clearly needing some warmth.

Su Xiaoxiao looked at Jiang Chen with curiosity, a hint of blush on her refined face.

Jiang Chen, with a serious demeanor, said, "We are all pure-hearted individuals. Let's not let our minds wander."

Under the Village Witch's complex gaze, Jiang Chen led Su Xiaoxiao toward the hatch on the mech's forehead. Despite the mech now being little more than scrap, it was proving its worth. Jiang Chen felt like a genius for coming up with this plan. Hahaha…