Yang Xue followed Sun Wukong to the large mansion in the city. Standing on the high courtyard wall and looking down, the huge yard was almost covered with all kinds of plants and flowers. It was simply a small botanical garden.
Looking at the scene in front of her, Yang Xue couldn't help frowning. "Something's wrong. There are too many demons here. They're so rampant, hiding in such a bustling area. How could those demon - hunters not notice them before?"
"Demon - hunters are just ordinary humans. They learn a bit of basic skills and dare to fight against demons that have lived for hundreds or even thousands of years. They're probably someone's tonic for cultivation by now." Sun Wukong shaded his eyes with his hand and scanned the area with his Fiery Golden Eyes. "That black leopard really has evil intentions."
"What do you mean?"
"Isn't that the grey wolf?"
Following Sun Wukong's line of sight, Yang Xue saw a man shuttling on the corridor. His long, sharp eyes were very eye - catching. Who else could it be but the grey wolf?
After all, it was the first time she had seen such sly and charming eyes. Once seen, they were unforgettable.
Just as she was about to go down, Yang Xue saw a figure around the corner and stopped. "Wait a minute."
"What's wrong?" Noticing Yang Xue's complicated expression, he comforted her, "Don't be afraid. If we're not afraid of that old guy Xuan You, why should we be afraid of these little demons?"
"Xiaorou and Maomao are in their hands," her eyes closely followed the figures being pushed around. "Didn't the God of Wealth say they were safe?"
"Let's go and take a look." As he said this, he had already flown towards Xiaorou.
"You go and rescue Tang Seng first. I'll be back soon." Saying this, Yang Xue concealed her figure. "Don't worry. I can handle them."
Sun Wukong thought it made sense. With the Heavenly Book by her side, few could be her match.
Watching Sun Wukong flying towards the back yard, Yang Xue followed a group of female demons dressed as maids and quietly came to Xiaorou's side.
It turned out that Xiaorou originally planned to go back to their previous cave. Unexpectedly, all her brothers and sisters there had been killed.
After that, the God of Wealth took them back and was going to find a safe place to settle them. But the God of Wealth had an urgent matter and they separated. Soon they met a group of demons led by the grey wolf, who captured them and brought them to this small yard with the purpose of threatening their elder sister!
They later learned that the grey wolf was not simple. He was determined to seize their elder sister's demon core. It was said that he was instructed by a master that obtaining the demon core of the White - Bone Demon was more useful than the flesh of Tang Seng and could surely lead to immortality.
The grey wolf recognized them and had been keeping them locked in this yard. He didn't seem to be in a hurry to take them to find their elder sister.
Although Xiaorou didn't know exactly what was going on, based on her observations in the past half - month, she knew that this grey wolf was not simple. He seemed to have frequent contacts with the Bodhisattva Manjusri.
Yang Xue really wanted to rescue Xiaorou, but after observing for a while, she decided to figure out their real purpose first.
When she entered the main hall, Yang Xue saw the grey wolf negotiating with Sun Wukong.
"Only I can unlock the Immortal - Binding Chain on Tang Seng. Sun Wukong, don't waste your efforts. Obey my conditions obediently and hand over the White - Bone Demon to me. I won't make things difficult for you and your master." The grey wolf sat high on the resplendent throne, looking like a mountain - king. No one could associate him with a small follower.
Sun Wukong smiled instead of getting angry. "Are you instructed by the black leopard? Isn't it better for him to come and talk in person?"
"Who's instructed by him? The Leopard King is so conceited. If I stayed by his side, I'd always be a nobody. Now I'm on an equal footing with him. Naturally, it has nothing to do with him!" He flung his embroidered brocade robe behind him and looked down on Sun Wukong with his nostrils in the air.
"Where's Tang Seng?"
"Bring me the White - Bone Demon..." The grey wolf impatiently repeated his conditions. But before he could finish, he felt a chill on his neck.
Looking up, he saw that Sun Wukong's Gold - Banded Staff was already on his neck.
"..." He originally thought that after getting the magic pills, his power had increased greatly and he was at least qualified to challenge Sun Wukong. But who would have thought...
Yang Xue removed her invisibility. The grey wolf was startled. Was she here too?
"Didn't you want to see me? Now I'm here. Can you hand over Tang Seng?" Yang Xue stepped forward with a smile. "It seems you've found a powerful backer. I heard from the little girl in your back yard that the Bodhisattva Manjusri gave you a few magic pills. Is that true?"
"..." The grey wolf looked as pale as death. He never thought that after all his elaborate planning for so long, waiting for the White - Bone Demon to show up so that he could capture her by trick...
"What are you talking about? I don't understand! I admit defeat because of my inferior strength. Tang Seng is locked in the back yard. Whether he's still alive or not, go and see for yourself." He quickly regained his composure. "But think it over. Tang Seng has eaten my poisonous insect. Without the antidote, he won't be able to reach the Western Heaven."
He seemed to be trying hard to distance himself from the black leopard.
Sun Wukong hit him with his staff against the back wall, and the golden throne was deformed.
"You watch him first. I'll go and find Master!" After saying that, Sun Wukong rushed towards the back yard.
Yang Xue was ready to have some fun with this grey wolf to avenge the time when he reported her to the Heavenly Court.
She squatted down, took out her bone whip, and drew it across his face.
The golden whip of the God of Wealth couldn't be used anymore. To avoid implicating the God of Wealth, it was better to return it to him as soon as possible.
Yang Xue noticed that the weapon on the grey wolf's waist was quite good, a delicate fan, well - crafted and also suitable as an ornament.
"You're courting death!" The grey wolf got angry. "A little demon dares to fight with me. Take this!" Saying this, he took out the fan and attacked Yang Xue. The fan turned into a series of hidden weapons flying towards her. They seemed to have eyes and changed their arcs to aim directly at her vital parts.
"Freeze!" Yang Xue stretched out two fingers and gently pointed. All the weapons were frozen in mid - air.
"You... you..." He couldn't believe that this little demon, who seemed to have only good looks, had such power. A chill ran down his back. He had misjudged her!
"Unexpected, right? I'm not as weak as you thought. Do you think it's easy to take my demon core?" Saying this, Yang Xue reached out and pinched one of the delicate darts in her hand, then redirected the others towards the grey wolf.
"Who... who on earth are you? You're not the White - Bone Demon. Where is she?" Looking at such a terrifying scene, the grey wolf panicked. He felt the fear of approaching death.
The girl in front of him was completely different from the Bai Xue he had seen before. Her casual smile seemed to be able to kill, and her eyes on him seemed to be able to pierce his skin.
"Maybe she's dead." She sighed softly and squatted in front of him. "Who instructed you? You captured Xiaorou and Maomao to threaten me, right? They were beaten. You won't feel good either."
"What... what are you going to do..." He originally thought they were not the same person, but when she mentioned Xiaorou and Maomao, the fear on the grey wolf's face deepened.
At this moment, he finally understood why Manjusri had approached him and given him two magic pills to increase his power. It was to use him as a pawn to test Yang Xue's strength.
He was so stupid. He thought he could threaten a woman whom even the Tathagata couldn't control with such petty tricks...
"Pop!" With a snap of her fingers, all the darts instantly penetrated the grey wolf's body!