The Journey of Immortal Cultivation
Chapter 37: The Reinforcements Have Finally Arrived

Chapter 37: Chapter 37: The Reinforcements Have Finally Arrived

However, the resilience of Ning Xiaoxian’s spirit also made him somewhat appreciative. Seeing a demon eating humans for the first time, let alone a frail woman like her, even a strong man would probably shriek and flee, yet she managed to calm her heartbeat and continued to observe.

The demon outside seemed to have finished its meal, raised its head, and exhaled softly, reluctantly licking the blood beads from the corner of its lips, seemingly savoring the taste.

Ning Xiaoxian, forcibly suppressing her nausea, observed carefully and found that although the young boy was unconscious, his chest was still rhythmically heaving. He wasn’t dead! But the four bloody holes on his neck were too horrifying, and the stench of blood here was too intense.

An even more astonishing scene occurred, Afu actually pricked his finger, and dripped his own blood into the boy’s mouth! Just a few drops and the wounds on the boy’s neck stopped bleeding, then slowly contracted and visibly healed at an observable rate. After dozens of seconds, his neck looked intact, with not a single injury!

Ning Xiaoxian was horrified! This Bat Demon actually had such a skill—unless he drained someone’s blood entirely, it was difficult for others to detect his predations. Truly a cunning tactic! But what about those two corpses in Xian Dong and South County? Did he drink uncontrollably and accidentally killed them?

While she pondered this, Afu eerily muttered to himself, "This blood, with the flavor of tonic herbs added, is truly delicious. Pity this blood bull belongs to them, I can only stealthily sip a few mouthfuls! Not satisfying, not satisfying!"

He then giggled again: "But no matter, there are still some little snacks here to eat. Today I’ll definitely eat my fill!" Before he finished speaking, a pair of blood-red eyes aimed directly towards where Ning Xiaoxian was hiding!

She was discovered! This fellow was truly cunning, probably noticing her hiding from the start while he was feeding, but pretended not to notice to avoid scaring the snake. Now that he had treated the young boy’s wounds, he was finally free to deal with her.

No time to hesitate! She swiftly stood up, ready to run outside. The scene before her blurred, and Afu leapt fifteen meters forward, easily blocking her way. Now it revealed its true form, a tall and bent figure with winged membranes under its ribs, high cheekbones, and a mouth full of tusks. Seeing the peeper was a girl with clear and bright features, saliva nearly dripped from its mouth.

So fast! Even the lowest level demon has such speed? No sooner had this thought crossed her mind than the demon reached out to grab her neck at an incredibly swift speed.

Ning Xiaoxian quickly tilted her head, and Afu’s claw grazed her cheek and punched a small hole in the wall.

F*cking hell, had that claw caught her face, her sweet and cute beauty would have been destroyed! Using the momentum of this twist, she bravely slipped under the demon’s ribcage.

"This!" Afu exclaimed softly, evidently in disbelief that someone had escaped his grasp.

She owed her escape also to the recent days of eating Cloud Fragrant Rice, which subtly transformed her body, making her reactions and movements much sharper than before. But now, trapped and in danger, Ning Xiaoxian had no time to feel proud of herself! She propped herself up from the ground, and seeing Afu grinning malevolently as he also turned around, she quickly picked a melon from the rotten fruit heap nearby and threw it at the demon, then turned and ran.

Run fast! Every second she delayed increased the likelihood of saving her life!

She sprinted, putting forth all her strength as if it was a matter of life and death, the speed so fast that she herself couldn’t believe it. The power that erupted from a person in moments of crisis was indeed great; she could feel her adrenaline surging, urging her own body to escape further.

Crisis befalls her, yet her mind becomes exceptionally clear. As she runs wildly, her brain is operating rapidly. The demon behind her is undoubtedly faster, catching up with her is only a matter of moments. What should she do once she’s caught? There’s a dagger hidden in her right boot; when should she seize the opportunity to draw it out and use it effectively?

Speaking of Quan Shifang, where is he? Is he going to be like police in another world, entering the scene only after everything has settled? By then, not even her bones would remain! That demon made it very clear, wanting to "eat its fill." Seeing it merely using the young man’s blood as an appetizer means the main meal definitely involves her tender, cute, and sweet self! More so, she’s a witness to its crime; her life cannot be spared by any means, and she’s about to become the third body found after Donghe County and South County, frustratingly buried in a place full of filthy trash!

The soul-shattering screech of the Bat Demon is almost next to her ear; she knows Afu is trying to break her will to resist, but it also indicates how close it is—close enough to be reached with an outstretched hand! Gritting her teeth, she prepares to crouch down and pull out the dagger from her boot.

In a desperate situation, she must fight with all her might! Sitting and waiting for death was never her style!

Just as Ning Xiaoxian was about to roll on the spot, a sharp sword light flew swiftly from the other end of the alley, carrying its master’s anger and decisiveness. It arrived before it was launched, meeting the Bat Demon head-on, accompanied by an anxious roar: "Demon, dare you!"

Quan Shifang, he finally arrived!

The white figure that leapt into her view, she had never desired to see him so much at any moment.

The biting cold light struck quickly and fiercely, catching the Bat Demon off guard. Barely managing to dodge, it had half its wing membrane sheared off, immediately reducing its speed. The sword light, as if endowed with a spiritual force, turned around to strike again, its body flashing with lightning, emanating a majesty that was soul-shattering and unmatched in ferocity.

Afu, with his spirit captured, dodged twice but was forced to the corner of the wall, his body unable to move, resigned to close his eyes and await death.

Yu Yao, who rushed over later, cheered quietly, thinking, "Big senior brother indeed has an extraordinary innate talent. This Thunder Sword Technique has actually broken through to the Great Success Realm just now."

The Thunder Sword Technique is a secret sword technique taught to Quan Shifang by the Sect Leader of Chaoyun Sect. When activated, it possesses the might of thunder, greatly restraining the Demon Clan. However, Quan Shifang’s calm nature had prevented him from appreciating the relentless, Thunder Prison-summoning realm of the technique, so no matter how diligent, he couldn’t master it profoundly.

Only today, in this moment, upon seeing Ning Xiaoxian fleeing for her life with the Bat Demon’s claws nearly touching her hair, and knowing he couldn’t catch up no matter what. In his moment of urgent rage, discarding all his composure and customs, his chest boiled with murderous intent, solely focused on taking the demon’s life and saving Ning Xiaoxian! Ironically, this aligns perfectly with the domineering sword intent of the Thunder Sword Technique, commanding the thunder as he struck, easily breaking into the Great Success Realm, handling this demon was just an effortless task.

Ning Xiaoxian, of course, couldn’t understand the miraculous intricacies involved. Seeing the flying sword about to take the demon’s life, she hurriedly shouted, "Spare the demon under your sword!"

The sword light stopped just an inch away from the demon’s throat, the bright sword light flickering unstably, frightening Afu so much that his teeth chattered.

Yu Yao laughed and said, "Congratulations big senior brother, the Thunder Sword Technique has reached its full potential!" But Quan Shifang ignored him, only asking Ning Xiaoxian who sat down beside, "How are you?"