The Mirror Master

Lu Bai and the other two headed toward the Luo Family estate.

Lu Bai was rather surprised by the reactions of the brothers, Luo Ben and Luo Xiao, just now.

In terms of looks, it would be no exaggeration to call the woman in purple a peerless beauty, a natural-born femme fatale.

Her graceful figure, drenched by the rain, revealed her exquisite curves, full of allure. Anyone else would probably have their minds racing and blood boiling by now.

After all, Lu Bai was living a second life and was single-mindedly focused on cultivating the Martial Dao.

He knew that lust and desire were destructive to one’s life and destiny, so he was extremely cautious about them and would not easily be moved.

But Luo Ben and Luo Xiao were fifteen or sixteen, inexperienced with the world, and at an age full of virility and vigorous energy.

To be able to resist such a temptation without being moved was truly rare.

"You guys weren’t interested in that woman just now?"

Lu Bai asked.

"Too ugly."

Luo Ben pouted, full of disdain.

Lu Bai froze, almost suspecting that there was something wrong with his own aesthetic sense.

Luo Ben said, "That small frame is too weak. She wouldn’t be able to handle me. The best would be someone big and burly, with broad shoulders and a thick waist. Someone stronger than me—that’s what I’d call a Top Grade human!"

Lu Bai patted Luo Ben’s shoulder and said, "Attaboy, brother."

’Luo Ben probably won’t have many rivals in the future. No one will be fighting him for affection.’

Lu Bai looked at Luo Xiao.

"I thought she was quite good-looking."

Luo Xiao shrank back and said, "But women are too terrifying. You’d know just by looking at my older sister. That woman was even better-looking than her, so she’s probably even scarier."

Lu Bai was struck speechless, then chuckled.

’One has unique tastes, and the other has been traumatized by his own sister. When they travel the Jianghu in the future, at least the temptation of beautiful women won’t be able to stop them. With their talent in the Martial Dao, perhaps they’ll really accomplish something.’

「The next day.」

A piece of news spread rapidly through Bluestone City like wildfire, causing panic among the people.

According to rumors, a Demon Beast had appeared on Zhongming Mountain, two hundred li east of the city. It was eating people everywhere, and many nearby woodcutters and villagers had already gone missing.

Some villagers had even fled to Bluestone City as refugees.

During this period, the Luo Family had been in the process of repairing their collapsed mine shafts.

But today, they had withdrawn everyone from outside the city.

"Everyone, don’t leave the city for the time being."

During breakfast, Luo Mingzhao said, "I made some inquiries. They say a Tiger Demon has achieved enlightenment through cultivation and gained intelligence. It came down from the mountain and has eaten quite a few people. We should wait until the Demon-slaying Bureau hunts it down."

"How did a Tiger Demon suddenly appear? What’s its strength?"

"Unclear. The County Government Office will probably post a notice today."

"Even though this Tiger Demon has gained intelligence, it’s still stupid. With this kind of slaughter, the people from the Demon-slaying Bureau will definitely not spare it."

After they finished their meal, everyone started discussing the matter.

During this time, nothing had happened to the Luo Family, so Lu Bai had relaxed. He had even been planning to leave the city to look for some evil spirits and Ghostly Creatures.

’It seems leaving the city is a bit dangerous now.’

After his meal, Lu Bai headed toward the Government Office to inquire about the situation.

As soon as he arrived, he saw several government constables posting notices on the screen walls on either side of the Government Office. County Captain Li Tianxing was also there, his brows tightly furrowed.

It basically said that a Tiger Demon was on the loose and that everyone should avoid leaving the city for the time being. There were no detailed specifics.

Li Tianxing happened to look over, and Lu Bai cupped his fist, saying, "Lord Li."

"Ah, Lu Bai."

Li Tianxing nodded at him.

Seeing that Li Tianxing seemed worried, Lu Bai asked, "Lord Li, what is the strength of this Tiger Demon? Is it easy to deal with?"

Li Tianxing glanced around and shot Lu Bai a meaningful look.

The two moved to the side. When there was no one nearby, Li Tianxing whispered, "This Tiger Demon is a Tier Two Demon Beast, extremely formidable. A squad from the Demon-slaying Bureau suffered heavy casualties, and only a few Demon Slayer Guards made it back alive.

Even Commander Cui from the Bluestone City Demon-slaying Bureau, a Peak Innate Master who had opened all Twelve Meridians, fell there."

Lu Bai was shocked.

’A Tier Two Tiger Demon is actually this ferocious!’

Lu Bai asked, "A Tier Two Demon Beast is equivalent in strength to the Innate Realm. The Demon-slaying Bureau specializes in dealing with Demon Beasts. How could a squad sent to surround and kill it suffer such heavy casualties?"

Li Tianxing said, "According to a Demon Slayer Guard who made it back alive, that Tiger Demon has raised Chang Ghosts. The casualties were so severe because it had the help of Ghostly Creatures and evil spirits."

"Chang Ghosts?"

Lu Bai’s heart stirred.

’Another job for me.’

However, to perform Soul Collection this time, he might have to face a Tier Two Tiger Demon, which was quite tricky.

’Even a squad of Innate Realm Demon Slayer Guards was defeated. If I face it head-on, I’ll have no chance of winning.’

Lu Bai probed, "Those who can enter the Demon-slaying Bureau are all experts among Innate Martial Artists who have condensed Innate Blood Qi. Ordinary Yin Soul Little Ghosts shouldn’t be able to harm them. It seems the Chang Ghosts raised by this Tiger Demon are also very powerful."

"That, I’m not clear about."

Li Tianxing shook his head. "In a situation like this, the Evil Extermination Bureau and the Demon-slaying Bureau should handle this matter jointly.

But right now, the Evil Exterminator Guards in the city haven’t returned, and the Demon-slaying Bureau has already reported this to Jingzhou City to ask their colleagues there for help. It might even alarm a Golden Core Realm Demon Slayer Envoy.

However, the round trip will probably take more than half a month. During this time, it’s best to stay in the city."

"Mm."

Lu Bai agreed.

’If I want to perform Soul Collection, I have to do it quickly. Once the Demon Slayer Envoy from Jingzhou City arrives, there’ll be nothing left for me.’

Li Tianxing frowned and said, "Although there are Enlightened Demon Beasts within the territory of the Wu Dynasty, as long as they gain intelligence, most of them will hide in the deep mountains and old forests to cultivate. They don’t dare to be this brazen. I don’t know what’s gotten into this Tiger Demon."

Lu Bai nodded.

’This Tiger Demon is eating people everywhere and has even killed a squad of Innate Martial Artists from the Demon-slaying Bureau. The Demon-slaying Bureau will never let it go.’

Li Tianxing mused, "I suspect this beast might have reached a critical moment in its cultivation, which is why it chose to come down the mountain to eat people. That squad of Innate Martial Artists from the Demon-slaying Bureau had powerful Blood Qi, which would be a great supplement for it.

After feeding, this beast hopes to use this to break through and step into the Alchemy Dao in one go."

Whether for the Martial Dao, Cultivation, or Demon Beasts, the Alchemy Dao is an extremely important threshold.

The Martial Dao refines a Blood Qi Golden Core, Cultivation condenses a Magic Power Golden Core, and Demon Beasts cultivate an Inner Core.

Li Tianxing said, "Once it cultivates an Inner Core, this beast’s Demonic Power will surge, and it will be able to fly. If it escapes to hide somewhere else for a few decades or a century, it will be very difficult to find it."

Lu Bai was lost in thought.

’If what Li Tianxing says is true, then the Tiger Demon’s sudden descent from the mountain to harm people might have been a deliberate attempt to lure the Demon-slaying Bureau over.’

Thinking Lu Bai was worried, Li Tianxing comforted him, "Stay in the city. There’s no danger. No matter how ferocious that beast is, it wouldn’t dare to act so wantonly in a Commandery town.

Moreover, two Daoist masters from the Xuanjian Sect arrived today and are guests at the County Government Office. One of them is a Great Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage.

The Lord Governor is currently discussing this matter with them. If this Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator from the Xuanjian Sect is willing to act, that beast might be dealt with in the next two days!"

Having gleaned a lot of useful information, Lu Bai bid farewell to Li Tianxing and immediately returned to the Luo Family estate.

’It’s rare to get news of Ghostly Creatures and evil spirits. Even if it’s dangerous, I have to go take a look. Moreover, time is of the essence. If that Daoist master from the Xuanjian Sect acts, or if I wait for the Demon Slayer Envoy from Jingzhou City to arrive, I won’t get anything out of this. Based on the legends of those who become Chang Ghosts for tigers, this trip, while dangerous, might not be without opportunity.’

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