Nan Jia swore that she had never seen her boss in such a state before.
During the great battle years ago, she was just a little fox demon with low magical power, only able to do some logistical work at the back and had never witnessed with her own eyes Su Yuan's imposing manner on the battlefield that made both humans and demons retreat a thousand miles.
But now it seemed that her boss's current murderous look was probably no less intimidating than before.
Su Yuan came out with the unconscious Zhao Zhao in his arms. His cold and piercing gaze fell on the disciple of the Xuanmen who had been subdued by Nan Jia. He raised his hand and lifted the man into the air.
"Su Yuan, stop! This is a disciple of our Xuanmen. What do you want to do?!" An old man with a white beard from the Xuanmen quickly shouted angrily upon seeing this.
As soon as he spoke, the disciples of the Xuanmen around him all got into a battle - ready stance. It seemed that he held a high position in the Xuanmen.
Nan Jia looked at the tense atmosphere and was afraid that her boss might do something irreparable in a fit of anger. She quickly went over and whispered to dissuade Su Yuan, "Boss, there are many ways to deal with this kid. You mustn't kill him. The people from the Special Affairs Department are here."
Su Yuan understood what Nan Jia meant. If this man died, it would be more than just a matter about Posa Village.
He threw the man on the ground, his voice icy, "The people of the Xuanmen killed my prisoner without permission. Shouldn't you give me a reasonable explanation?"
The might of the ancient Ying Long covered the whole area, pressing everyone down so hard that they couldn't straighten their bodies. Some little demons with low magical power showed their original forms on the spot out of fear.
Song Yao didn't care about these power struggles. She just wanted to know how her younger sister was.
Looking at the person in Su Yuan's arms, Song Yao hurriedly wanted to step forward to check, but was grabbed by her father.
"Don't go there for now. Zhao Zhao won't be in danger. Su Yuan is not in a rational state now. Who knows what he might do if you go there." Song Changyang admonished his daughter.
Song Yao said anxiously, "Dad! Zhao Zhao is in his hands!"
Song Changyang's eyes were meaningful. "I said, she won't be in trouble."
Su Yuan left with the person in his arms, leaving Nan Jia to handle the aftermath.
Nan Jia was sweating profusely. Looking at the stinky kid on the ground who had been knocked unconscious by her boss, she really wanted to punch him.
You're the only one who knows how to catch demons! You're so show - offy, aren't you?! You even made my makeup smudge!
You haven't even grown your hair yet and you're trying to be a hero. Just keep showing off! Who can out - show you!
Nan Jia rolled her eyes speechlessly. If it weren't for the crowd around, she really would have kicked this son of a bitch a few more times.
When Zhao Zhao woke up again, she was in the thatched cottage where they used to live.
Su Yuan was guarding beside her. Seeing her wake up, he softly asked, "Do you still feel uncomfortable anywhere?"
Zhao Zhao still had a headache and her forehead was a bit hot. She remembered that something had run into her.
But in the end, she said nothing and just shook her head blankly.
She asked Su Yuan, "What about that little girl? And A Qing?"
Zhao Zhao actually knew very well what their fates were, but still asked Su Yuan with a bit of inexplicable hope. She always hoped that Su Yuan would say something miraculous.
But unfortunately, Su Yuan's answer was exactly what she was most afraid of hearing.
Su Yuan tried to make his voice gentle, "They... are dead."
After hearing this, Zhao Zhao neither cried nor made a fuss. She just sat quietly on the bed, curling herself up into a small ball and burying her head in her knees without saying a word.
Su Yuan just sat there quietly with her, continuously releasing his spiritual power to comfort Zhao Zhao.
After a long time, Zhao Zhao's hoarse voice came, "Su Yuan, A Qing didn't mean to hurt that little girl."
"I know."
"Su Yuan, that man killed A Qing. He said it was because A Qing was a demon."
"..." Su Yuan didn't know what to say. He said uselessly, "Zhao Zhao, stop thinking about it."
But Zhao Zhao was completely immersed in her own thoughts. She saw clearly that the man was from the Xuanmen that her cousin often talked about. He seemed to hate demons so much.
Zhao Zhao couldn't help but think, if... if her cousin knew that she was a demon, would she also pierce her with a sword and burn her with fire like that man?
The more she thought, the sadder she became. Zhao Zhao tried hard to hold back her tears. Crying all the time couldn't solve any problems.
"Su Yuan, can you bring them back to life? You're so powerful..." Zhao Zhao looked up at Su Yuan with tear - filled eyes. She was expecting a positive answer from Su Yuan.
Meeting such a look in her eyes, Su Yuan felt a lump in his throat, but he didn't have that ability.
"I... can't."
Zhao Zhao curled herself up again. She said in a muffled voice, "It's okay. I don't blame you. Everyone has things they can't do. You've been very good."
Even though she was so sad, she still politely comforted Su Yuan.
Such an innocent and pure person would make anyone feel pity for her, and Su Yuan was no exception.
"I can't bring them back to life, but I can take you to see the child off and let her be reborn into a good family in the next life."
Su Yuan tried to explain to Zhao Zhao, "Actually, she might not have been happy if she had continued living. Let her end this painful life and find a better next life."
Zhao Zhao raised her face and asked him, "Where?"
Su Yuan said, "The Underworld. Take her through the thirteen stations of the Underworld and let the Emperor of Li Du choose a good family for her. Okay?"
Zhao Zhao asked again, "What about Sister A Qing? Can she also be reborn into a good family?"
Su Yuan was silent for a long time before softly telling her, "A Qing... her soul has been shattered. She can't be reborn."
Seeing the little girl's dejected look, Su Yuan added, "But we can take her to the Mountain of All Souls and plant the tree she gave there. Do you remember? The tree in the cave."
Zhao Zhao nodded obediently, "I remember."
"That tree has the divine power of the ancient sacred tree and can repair souls. This is the fragmented soul of A Qing. Take her there. Maybe after a thousand years, she can cultivate into a ghost cultivator." A brocade bag appeared in Su Yuan's palm, containing the fragments of A Qing's soul.
Finally, Zhao Zhao showed a smile, "Okay, then let's go quickly!"
Su Yuan heaved a sigh of relief. He reached out and picked Zhao Zhao up from the bed by holding her under the armpits.
When Zhao Zhao reached the door, she suddenly turned back and asked Su Yuan doubtfully, "Su Yuan, you're so good to me. Why are you so good to me?"
She knew that Su Yuan didn't want to be her husband - to - be. She wanted to know the reason for his kindness. If Su Yuan wanted something, she would try her best to get it for him as a token of gratitude.
Su Yuan looked at her, and his ice - cold face suddenly broke into a smile.
In an instant, the ice and snow melted, and the mountains and rivers lost their luster. He said, "There's no reason. I just want to do it."
"Let's go. Go and say hello to your cousin. She must be very worried about you." Su Yuan stroked Zhao Zhao's head and opened the door.
"Hey hey hey!" Su Yuan suddenly opened the door, and Nan Jia and a group of little demons who had been eavesdropping at the door lost their balance and fell in a heap.
... The air froze.
"Team Leader Nan Jia! How could you eavesdrop? We've caught you! Hurry up and apologize to the team leader. We'll go and carry out our mission first."
The little demons reacted quickly. They all shifted the blame to Nan Jia and then ran away in a flash.
"Boss... " Nan Jia scratched her head, looking very guilty.
Damn it! These unreliable guys! Leaving me alone to face this, right?!
"Sister Nan Jia!" Zhao Zhao poked her head out from behind Su Yuan and called her.
Nan Jia grabbed Zhao Zhao as if she had seen a life - saving straw and left, "Oh, Zhao Zhao wants to find Song Yao, right? Come on, sister will take you there."
"Ah? Oh, bye - bye, Su Yuan. I'll come to find you later." Zhao Zhao obediently followed Nan Jia away.
Su Yuan looked at Nan Jia who had snatched the person away. He sneered and sent a spiritual message, "Nan Jia, it's getting cold recently. I'm quite in need of a scarf."
Nan Jia instantly froze, and her nine fluffy tails trembled.