The Journey of Immortal Cultivation
Chapter 53: Such a Clever Child

Chapter 53: Chapter 53: Such a Clever Child

By now, what else is there to doubt? The two individuals before her are indeed the culprits behind the two murders in Siping County and Donghe County East and South – two little bat demons. It’s infuriating that due to their young age, they can’t emit even a trace of demon energy and appear just like mortal children. Even someone as powerful as Changtian had not noticed anything unusual about them beforehand.

The little bat demon pressed its sharp fingernails against her wrist and pleaded loudly, "Sister surely wouldn’t want other adults to come and disturb us, right? Play with us; we’ve missed Sister these past few days." Clearly, these words were intended for the two gatekeepers a few meters away, who glanced over but then paid no further attention to this spot.

So cunning at such a young age! Afu is older than these two children combined, yet if he were half as smart as them, she wouldn’t dream of getting information out of him.

Speaking of which, she truly is unlucky. Just about to leave Siping County, and these two little troublemakers managed to find her.

Ning Xiaoxian suppressed the panic in her heart and whispered, "What do you want?" If these little ghosts intended to kill her, they could have done so with their agile skills when they first met; there was no need to wait until now.

The little bat demon on the right pouted and said, "Sister is so heartless. If I hadn’t led Master Quan into that alley, you would have been killed by Afu by now."

She was startled upon hearing this. Quan Shifang was fine except for one thing: he was directionally challenged. When she initially asked the child to find Quan Shifang, she did consider what might happen if the master got lost in the alley. However, the situation was urgent at the time, and she further speculated that Quan Shifang would surely use some immortal sect methods, such as sending a messenger paper crane to lead the way.

Unexpectedly, it was this little bat demon that had led the way. Although young, it possessed the full instincts of a bat demon, excellent in both hearing and smell, and tracking her and Afu was indeed no difficult task. Thus, it could indeed be said to have saved her life.

Realizing this, she felt even more certain that these two little demons had not come seeking bad luck.

The little bat demon on the right continued, "It seems Sister has figured it out; your heartbeat has calmed a lot. Since that’s the case, please come and visit our home."

Visit a demon’s den? The thought alone sent shivers down her spine, even though the two demons in front of her were still young. But could she really say no?

Changtian whispered in her ear, "Don’t be afraid, just go. It seems they need you for something, so they won’t easily harm you."

Feeling utterly helpless, she could only smile at the two gatekeepers outside Huang Mansion, then turned and followed the little bat demon. Her wrist was seized by the little demon. Having just witnessed the agility of the little bat demon’s limbs, even Changtian seemed out of options now.

This feels like heading straight into the Dragon Pond and Tiger Cave. Alas, if she had even a tenth of Quan Shifang’s abilities, these two little demons wouldn’t dream of threatening her, they would be too busy hiding from her. Itś true that honest people are at a disadvantage; when will she ever unlock the door to cultivating Divine Skills?

Oddly, these two little demons didn’t lead her to some desolate wilderness; instead, they encountered more and more residents along the way.

"Are we heading to Xian Dong?" she couldn’t help but ask.

"Yes, we and our mother originally live in Xian Dong," replied the little bat demon on the left. Having reached their destination, one of the demons pushed open the door of a bungalow and entered.

The room was small, even the windows were tiny. To see clearly inside, one would need to light a lamp even during broad daylight. There was a bed, a table, and beyond that, nothing else.

"This is where you and your mother live?" There were no pots or stoves, no variety of jars and pots, not even any repaired clothes. This place didn’t look feminine in the least, nor did it look like a place where a woman, no, a banshee could live with children.

The little bat demon on the left gave her a "you’re so dumb" look: "Of course not! This is a scholar’s home. The place where we lived with our mother has already been exposed, so it’s no longer suitable for inhabitation."

The little bat demon on the left said, "My name is Bai Jing."

The little bat demon on the right said, "My name is Bai Hong."

Both of them said together: "We are eleven years old this year, Sister Ning, please don’t confuse us." In the Bat Demon Clan, an eleven-year-old little demon is equivalent to a five- or six-year-old human child.

It would be odd if she didn’t confuse them! She rolled her eyes to heaven – these two little guys really seem born to play a double act!

"Wait a second. You said this is a scholar’s house? Could it be the scholar who was murdered in Xian Dong?" Both little demons nodded.

Oh my, they not only killed the man, but also took over his house! The audacity. But she thought deeper, this scholar was alone and his house would be unoccupied temporarily after his demise, as long as they were cautious when entering or leaving, no one would come to check, indeed it is a good hiding spot.

No wonder the Big bat demons stationed in Siping County couldn’t find them anywhere, they were hiding in the victim’s house! Such clever Devil Children!

But something is not right, Ning Xiaoxian furrowed her brow and quickly spotted a doubt. "If you two are truly so smart, then why suck the blood out of two people, causing such a big commotion?"

Bai Jing and Bai Hong looked at each other. Bai Jing spoke: "Sister Ning, Afu hasn’t told you everything, right?"

The real story? What kind of gossip could there be? She loved hearing gossip the most, she just wished not to be powerless against demons while they told it!

Bai Hong said: "We walked all the way from Ming Xiao City to the east and after a long, long time, we arrived in Siping County. Our Clan Leader decided to settle here, and our mother found a job as a laundress at the Li Family in Xian Dong. The young master of the Li family is sixteen years old this year, and he soon became our blood cow. His blood was so sweet, so sweet. Unfortunately, we can’t drink it anymore." Saying so, they licked their lips, seemingly savoring the deliciousness of the blood.

Bai Jing glared at him and said, "All you know is eating! Sister Ning, the Li family hired a teacher for the young master, who is now the owner of this home, Mr. Zhang."

It sounds like a simple matter, but it indeed contains a backstory.

Through the introduction of both little demons back and forth, she pieced together a complete rough story.

In the Bat Demon Clan, their mother is a widely known beauty—Ning Xiaoxian privately expressed, she doesn’t agree with this species’ aesthetic standards. Looking at these two little demons, how beautiful could their mother be?—even after transforming into a human, she was very beautiful. Her frequent outings at the Li family somehow caught the eye of the Li family’s teacher, Mr. Zhang.

Mr. Zhang’s wife had passed away several years ago. Unrestrained, he soon developed a gambling addiction and lost everything, including the mansion, and had to move into this small flat. He hadn’t married again, and being in his early thirties, he was at the peak of a man’s sexual prime. The female bat demon took the form of a young widow, with a graceful figure and delicate features, naturally exuding the charm of a mature woman. Mr. Zhang was moved at first sight of her, and he started his courtship.

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PS: Teacher*: Refers to a tutor or private teacher in wealthy families during ancient times.