Do Demons Deserve to Die? Ye Wen’s Fortuitous Encounter

Fox Demon World, Southern Kingdom border.

As she ate the delicious rainbow candy stick, Dongfang Qinlan felt utterly satisfied.

Though candied hawthorn was her favorite, she also had an intense craving for new candies. She was determined to taste every delicacy in the world.

In Dongfang Qinlan’s eyes, Tushan Honghong, who had taken out the rainbow candy stick, looked like a goddess—so beautiful and approachable.

Tushan Yaya was displeased. Wasn’t this indirectly making Dongfang Qinlan share her sister’s affection? No way. Her sister belonged to her alone.

"Forget it. I’m the future Empress of the demon race. I won’t lower myself to a child’s level."

Tushan Yaya consoled herself like this and decided not to stir up trouble.

Dongfang Qinlan, meanwhile, shot Tushan Yaya a smug glance. Her little expression was so vivid it made one’s teeth itch with annoyance.

As older sisters, Dongfang Huaizhu and Tushan Honghong saw everything but said nothing.

They were children, after all. It was normal for them to be vain and competitive. As long as they did not go too far, it was acceptable.

Tushan Yaya took a bottle of Happy Water from her storage space and drank a sip. It was ice-cold and refreshing, and much of her gloom instantly vanished.

Dongfang Qinlan noticed the Happy Water and saw Tushan Yaya’s blissful expression. Instinctively, she started craving it too.

Though she badly wanted a sip, she forced herself to endure it for the sake of pride.

"This is Yaya’s exclusive drink, little sister Qinlan. I don’t have any," Tushan Honghong said apologetically.

Tushan was also researching the recipe for Happy Water, but it would still be some time before they could produce it. It had not yet entered the market.

It was foreseeable that once Happy Water appeared, it would cause a huge sensation throughout the Demon Realm and even among humans.

"Qinlan, don’t be so greedy. Even candied hawthorn can’t keep your mouth shut," Dongfang Huaizhu said.

"No, sister, Yaya is the one tempting me. You know me, sister. I’m pure and innocent. I don’t have any ulterior motives," Dongfang Qinlan explained.

Although she called herself pure and innocent, Dongfang Qinlan’s bright eyes were full of "wisdom." She was full of little schemes—young, but shrewd.

Tushan Yaya burst out laughing and said irritably, "If you want a drink, just drink. Why explain so much? As long as you acknowledge me as your boss, you can drink whatever you want and eat all the snacks you like."

Dongfang Qinlan frowned, her gaze resolute. "Please, I’m Dongfang Qinlan, successor of Shenhuo Villa—a very important person.

How could I become someone else’s underling just for a little food and drink?

Impossible. Even if I starved to death, I wouldn’t agree."

Tushan Yaya took out three rainbow candy sticks. "What if I add these?"

At the sight of the rainbow candy sticks, a fiery gleam appeared in Dongfang Qinlan’s eyes, but she still held back. "I have principles."

Tushan Yaya took out three more cotton candies, raising the number of rainbow candy sticks to ten.

Dongfang Qinlan was now staring longingly. Compared to empty promises and manipulation, food she could actually see was far more tempting.

"If that still isn’t enough, then even though I have plenty more, I won’t keep adding to the offer," Tushan Yaya said.

Without the slightest hesitation, Dongfang Qinlan stepped forward. "Sister Yaya, accept this bow from your little sister. From now on, you’re my boss. If you tell me to go east, I absolutely won’t go west."

A satisfied look appeared on Tushan Yaya’s pretty face. She smiled. "That’s more like it!"

"…" Dongfang Huaizhu was speechless. Her younger sister was truly too embarrassing. Could she not have a little integrity?

She had sold herself for a few snacks. What a disgrace to Shenhuo Villa.

If word of this got out later, it would be an absolute black mark in her history.

The sky gradually darkened. Since this forest lay along the Southern Kingdom border, the miasma among the trees would grow thicker at night, and demons might appear.

Coupled with Demon Emperor Huandou Qingtian’s reputation, even Dao Alliance cultivators did not dare venture here lightly.

The Dongfang sisters could come and go freely only because Pure Yang Flame protected them, allowing them to move as though no one else existed.

Still, although the skilled were bold, there was no need to invite unnecessary trouble. Less trouble was better than more.

The Dongfang sisters and the three Tushan sisters left the border and arrived at a nearby town.

It was the Tushan sisters’ first time entering human territory, and they were extremely curious about everything here. But the town was simply too rundown. There was not a trace of human activity at night, making it seem like a ghost town, while eerie gusts of wind lingered in the air.

"Something is wrong here," Tushan Honghong said. Her senses were extremely sharp, and she could detect demon aura in this town. Though faint, it still left traces to follow.

"Something is indeed wrong," Dongfang Huaizhu nodded.

"What are you afraid of? If there are demons, this young lady will let them witness the might of the Demon-Slaying Divine Fire Pure Yang Flame."

As she spoke, a ball of golden flame emerged from Dongfang Qinlan’s tiny palm.

"Tch, that little spark? What can it do? Tickling them?" Tushan Yaya said disdainfully.

"…" Dongfang Qinlan.

"Do demons really have to be killed? Do demons deserve to die?" Tushan Rongrong, who had always seemed timid and weak, spoke up. She looked extremely socially anxious.

The moment she said that, Tushan Yaya, Tushan Honghong, and Dongfang Huaizhu all changed expressions.

"Of course. If demons don’t deserve to die, then do I?" Dongfang Qinlan blurted out without thinking.

"Qinlan." Dongfang Huaizhu’s gaze turned stern.

Seeing the authority in her sister’s eyes, Dongfang Qinlan knew she had gotten carried away. She continued, "What I mean is, if a demon tries to kill me, then I’ll definitely kill it without mercy.

Besides, I’m still a child. If a demon hurts a child like me, wouldn’t its conscience hurt?"

"…I can tell. You don’t have one," Tushan Yaya said irritably.

"Sister Huaizhu, how do you view the relationship between humans and demons?" Tushan Honghong asked.

After considering it for a moment, Dongfang Huaizhu replied, "I was born in Shenhuo Villa. From the moment I was born, I was taught to slay demons and eliminate evil, that every demon should be killed as quickly as possible.

But as I grew older and my understanding of the world deepened,

I came to understand that humans and demons were both living beings of this world. Killing alone cannot resolve the conflict between the two races. It will only deepen their hatred.

I do not have the resolve to save all living beings, but if I had to choose, I would act according to my heart."

"Well said. What a fine ‘act according to your heart,’" Tushan Yaya praised.

"Act according to my heart…" Tushan Honghong pondered.

Dongfang Qinlan secretly opened a bottle of Happy Water and drank it. Since it was not chilled, it lacked a bit of the feeling, so she said, "Boss Yaya, chill it for me."

Seeing Dongfang Qinlan’s carefree appearance, Tushan Yaya really wanted to beat her up, but she still used an ice spell to freeze the drink.

"Wow!" Dongfang Qinlan looked thrilled. This spell was truly amazing.

"Boss Yaya, can I learn this ice spell?"

Dongfang Qinlan looked expectant. If she could use ice spells, she could chill Happy Water to whatever temperature she wanted. It was simply perfect.

"Sure, but depending on talent, the time it takes each person to learn it may differ," Tushan Yaya said.

"That’s fine. My talent is amazing. I’m the successor of Divine Fire," Dongfang Qinlan said confidently.

"Enough. We can’t learn spells right now. Let’s find somewhere to settle down first," Dongfang Huaizhu said.

"That makes sense." Tushan Yaya nodded.

This nameless town was like a ghost city. Every household had its doors tightly shut, and so did many inns. Not a single person could be seen.

Only after walking for a long time did they come across an inn with its lights on.

A hunched old man sat at the entrance, his face full of worry.

When the old man saw several girls walking over together in the middle of the night, he asked strangely, "Are you humans or demons?"

There was no helping it. Demons had been causing trouble in the town recently, and living people were hardly seen anymore. Most had moved away, while some had been taken by demons and never heard from again.

Now, several beautifully dressed, extraordinary-looking girls had suddenly appeared. Anyone would be suspicious.

As for why the old man was not afraid, he was already advanced in years and near death. He had long since accepted it. Even if they were demons, whatever would be, would be.

"Old man, have you ever seen a demon as beautiful and lovable as this young lady?" Dongfang Qinlan said smugly.

"Then you’re humans? What are you doing in this cursed place in the middle of the night?" the old man asked.

"Elder, we were passing through. Yours was the only place still open, so we chose to stay here," Dongfang Huaizhu said.

"Fine, as long as you’re human. Things haven’t been peaceful here lately. You girls should be careful. No matter what noises you hear at night, don’t come out," the old man warned.

After entering the inn, they found three finely dressed men inside.

Two of them were tall and imposing, with rough features and Magical Power flowing within them.

The other was dressed like a fair-faced scholar in a white robe. He waved a feather fan in his hand, an effeminate smile hanging from his face.

When the Dongfang sisters and Tushan sisters entered, the expressions of the three men abruptly changed. They stared fixedly at the Dongfang sisters, especially at the Divine Fire markings on their foreheads.

It was common knowledge that those with the Divine Fire Bloodline bore a flame-shaped mark on their foreheads.

And the current head of Shenhuo Villa had no sons, only two daughters! Now that the Dongfang family head was old, countless people had set their sights on the Dongfang sisters.

A girl with Dongfang Spiritual Blood could pass her entire life’s cultivation to her child after giving birth.

That child would then be born with powerful Magical Power and cultivation, starting from a lofty position. With further cultivation, they could directly ascend to the peak and become an unparalleled expert! If not for their fear of the Dongfang family head, the Dongfang sisters would likely already have been fought over by every faction.

"You must be Dongfang Huaizhu, successor of the Dongfang Family. Your reputation truly does not do you justice. I am Ximen Chuisha. Greetings, Miss Dongfang," the man in white said politely, though a deep greed was hidden in his eyes.

"We, the Tiger Crane Twin Immortals, greet Miss Dongfang," the other two burly men said together. "So you are the renowned Ximen Chuisha and Tiger Crane Twin Immortals. Greetings. These are my friends. Greetings to you all," Dongfang Huaizhu said.

In truth, she did not know Ximen Chuisha or the Tiger Crane Twin Immortals at all, but basic politeness was still necessary.

Everyone nodded, and there was no further conversation.

Dongfang Huaizhu brought the Tushan sisters and Dongfang Qinlan upstairs to rest, while the old man went to prepare some food and hot water.

"Did you get snubbed, Ximen Chuisha? That girl didn’t pay any attention to a pretty boy like you," the Tiger Crane Twin Immortals mocked.

"Successors of great families are all aloof, haha. But I heard the Dongfang family head’s health has worsened. He probably won’t last much longer," Ximen Chuisha said. "Tch, so what? Even if the Dongfang family head really dies of illness, Shenhuo Villa still has Jin Renfeng. Jin Renfeng is Shenhuo Villa’s senior disciple and has inherited much of the Dongfang family head’s true teachings. He’s known as the Golden Mask Fire God. Can you afford to provoke him?" the Tiger Crane Twin Immortals scoffed.

"Is that so? Jin Renfeng is indeed formidable, but I’ve seen him from afar once. He’s no good person. If Shenhuo Villa truly falls under Jin Renfeng’s control, these two sisters will be in for a miserable time," Ximen Chuisha said with a cold smile.

Upstairs.

"Sister Huaizhu, aren’t those people downstairs human? They seem very friendly," Tushan Honghong said.

"Sister, you can’t judge people by their appearance. Don’t be fooled by how human those people look. They might be beasts in human skin," Tushan Yaya said.

She knew the script. Those three men would pursue Dongfang Yuechu’s family in the future, and Dongfang Qinlan would die at their hands.

Looking at Dongfang Qinlan happily devouring candied hawthorn and Happy Water before her,

Tushan Yaya suddenly felt that ignorance was a blessing. That way, there would be no worries.

But Dongfang Qinlan had now acknowledged her as boss. Even if it was only because of snacks, she still had to save the little girl.

She remembered that group member Wang Lin could not advance to the Foundation Establishment stage because of a talent defect.

Though Ximen Chuisha and the Tiger Crane Twin Immortals were merely minor characters, they could cultivate immortality, which meant they possessed at least some talent.

Perhaps she could find an opportunity to tie them up and give them to Wang Lin so that he could devour them. It would repay Wang Lin for teaching the Aura Concealing Art back then.

Aside from those three scum, there was also that beast Jin Renfeng. She could tie him up and let Wang Lin devour him too.

Jin Renfeng would definitely be a great supplement. His talent was exceptionally strong. After all, he had earned the title Golden Mask Fire God in the Dao Alliance and had once dominated the entire Dao Alliance with the power of Dongfang blood.

"Yaya is right. You can know someone’s face but not their heart. The world only knows that Shenhuo Villa’s Pure Yang Flame stands unrivaled in the Dao Alliance, but what is even more precious than this Demon-Slaying Divine Fire is the Dongfang bloodline within us.

My father’s health is failing. At this moment, many factions within the Dao Alliance covet our bloodline.

Those three may seem mild-mannered, but what they are thinking in secret is obvious. Besides, I do not know them at all," Dongfang Huaizhu said.

"Sister, as expected of you. With you around, I feel so safe," Dongfang Qinlan said.

"So scary," Tushan Rongrong whispered.

Tushan Honghong took a deep breath. She had not expected the human world to be so complicated.

Such vicious thoughts were hidden beneath seemingly kind faces! "Don’t be afraid, Rongrong. Your sister will protect you!" Tushan Yaya said.

"Get some rest early tonight. I’ll keep watch over what is happening outside for you," Dongfang Huaizhu said.

"Thank you."

Tushan Honghong smiled gently. She felt that while humans had bad people, they also had good people. Perhaps there were even more good people.

Like Dongfang Huaizhu before her!…

Group member world, Ye Wen’s plane.

During the Republican era, Ye Wen once again defeated the Sakura Fleet that had been preparing to sneak across the border, preventing the coming war.

After returning to Foshan, a dazzling orb of light appeared before Ye Wen.

"This should be the Secret Realm Instance the group members mentioned," Ye Wen muttered to himself.

He was considered an old member, yet he had never triggered such a special instance.

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