Chapter 465: Demons of the Nura Group

Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, a clear, cold voice rang out: "What are you doing? Bullying a human—what kind of prowess is that?" Everyone turned toward the sound and saw a woman in a white kimono walking slowly forward. Her skin was like snow, her eyes like stars, her figure graceful, as if a fairy had descended from heaven. She was the Snow Woman, a demon of the Nura Group.

Upon seeing the Snow Woman, those demons' faces changed slightly; they all lowered their heads, daring not to meet her gaze. "My lord, the Snow Woman..." Their voices carried a hint of gravity.

The Snow Woman walked to Li An's side, glanced lightly at those demons, and said coldly, "Get lost at once!" Those demons, as if granted a great pardon, hurriedly slunk away.

Li An looked at the Snow Woman, a hint of gratitude appearing in his eyes: "Thank you, Miss, for intervening to help."

The Snow Woman smiled slightly; that smile was like the warm sun of spring, warming Li An's heart: "No need for thanks. I saw that you truly acted for the sake of the Miss beside you, so I stepped in to help you." As she spoke, her gaze fell upon the unconscious Guo Yao.

Li An sighed lightly: "She is my girlfriend, afflicted by a mysterious curse. I heard that only by finding a divine artifact can it be lifted, so I came here seeking clues~."

The Snow Woman nodded slightly, a trace of sympathy flashing in her eyes: "I see. This demon market is a mix of good and bad; finding clues to a divine artifact is no easy matter. You must be careful; there are many demons here with ill intentions."

Li An looked gratefully at the Snow Woman: "Thank you for the reminder, Miss. I will be careful. Might I ask, Miss, if you could offer me further guidance?"

The Snow Woman drew near Li An, a hint of ambiguity in her eyes; she gently took hold of Li An's arm and said with a smile: "Since you are so sincere, I will give you a hand. Come with me; I will take you to see someone who may provide you with useful information."

The demons around saw this scene and all showed expressions of surprise, regarding Li An with new respect. A human, yet winning the Snow Woman's favor—this was an unprecedented matter.

Li An smiled somewhat awkwardly; he could feel the threads of chill emanating from the Snow Woman, but he did not pull away, for he knew the Snow Woman's help was crucial to him.

They passed through the bustling market and arrived at a secluded corner. There was a small stall here; seated before the stall was a tall demon with a simple, honest face—he was Qing Qing Tianfang.

"Qing Qing Tianfang, this young gentleman seeks a divine artifact to lift a curse. Do you have any clues?" The Snow Woman stepped forward and asked with a smile.

Qing Qing Tianfang raised his head, looked at Li An and the Guo Yao on his back, and a hint of gravity flashed in his eyes: "Matters concerning divine artifacts are not easily inquired about. However, in consideration of the Snow Woman's sake, I can give you a trial. If you pass it, I will tell you some clues."

Li An drew a deep breath and nodded firmly: "Very well, I accept the trial."

Qing Qing Tianfang rose to his feet, stretched his limbs, grinned, and said: "Haha, you have courage! My trial is simple: fight me. If you can endure under my hand for a quarter of an hour, you shall pass."

Li An's heart tightened; he knew that as a demon of the Nura Group, Qing Qing Tianfang's strength was certainly not to be underestimated. But for Guo Yao's sake, he had no room to retreat. He gently placed Guo Yao on a nearby chair, then drew the weapon at his waist and assumed his stance: "Come!"