Chapter 292: Demon Qi Shrouds Liuyunxuan

As the lanterns were first lit, the entire Liuyunxuan became bustling. Men and women, whether in groups or pairs, were all drinking and socializing, indulging in sensual pleasures and wallowing in debauchery.

Such a magnificent scene made Yue Niang, the procuress of Liuyunxuan, overjoyed. She greeted and chatted with guests on both sides, too busy to keep up, the joy on her face spilling out from her heart.

But just as Yue Niang was instructing the girls to entertain the guests well, a servant stumbled in, shouting at the top of his lungs: "Yue Niang! It's bad! It's bad! Yue Niang!"

When the servant reached her, Yue Niang slammed her fan onto his head; while offering apologetic smiles to those around her, she grabbed the servant by the ear.

"Your old lady is still alive and kicking, why are you wailing like someone died!" She then leaned into the servant's ear and whispered: "I'm telling you, the 'enemies' who came today are all top-tier wealthy, you better be sharp, don't be as muddled as usual, and keep your mouth shut tight!"

The servant looked aggrieved but remained panicked. Seeing him like this, Yue Niang straightened her appearance and asked with feigned elegance why he was so alarmed.

"That... that little devil of the world is here again!" the servant stammered.

"Little devil of the world?" Yue Niang twisted her waist and scoffed, "Look around you, everyone who comes to our Liuyunxuan every day is a devil of the world, what is there to be so surprised about."

But the servant remained in a state of panic: "Th-this time it's different..."

"What's different?" Yue Niang smiled with disdain, "Could it be that a group of Daoists and monks have come?"

"This... how should I put it..."

The servant was at a loss for words. Seeing him like this, Yue Niang adjusted the flower in her hair and mocked, "Coward, look at that pathetic state of yours!"

She wanted to see which devil of the world had scared this useless thing so much, but the moment she turned around, her dismissive smile froze on her face.

"Yo! Boss Yue, long time no see, I hope you've been well!"

The person who arrived was none other than Lingxiang, who was walking toward her with a beaming smile.

This...

This is no devil of the world, this is an ancestor!

She had come to Liuyunxuan to learn the flute before, and in broad daylight, she would just start playing whenever she felt like it, like someone mourning the dead. They were in the business of romance and pleasure; who practices music in broad daylight?!

Yue Niang wanted to run away, but Lingxiang had already reached her, so she had to bite the bullet and put on a forced, insincere smile.

But just at this moment, Chengxin Zhenren suddenly started making trouble.

Earlier, outside Liuyunxuan, he had sensed something was wrong, feeling that the entire Liuyunxuan was shrouded in demon Qi, as if this place were a demon den or occupied by a great demon. After coming inside and looking around, he was even more certain of his thoughts and hurriedly whispered to Liu Xia and Banxia to be on guard.

As soon as Lingxiang approached Yue Niang, Chengxin Zhenren hurriedly pulled her behind him: "Watch out for the demon!"

Yue Niang was not happy about this.

"Yo~ I say, Daoist, this is a proper place of business. You putting on this act, are you here to smash the place?"

This Yin and Yang tone made Long Qi's hair stand on end; he finally knew who Lingxiang had learned her tone of voice from.

"Great demon, how dare you act wantonly in the human world, watch as this poor Daoist..."

Before Chengxin Zhenren could finish his sentence, Yue Niang interrupted him.

"Demon?" Yue Niang couldn't help but laugh, as if Chengxin Zhenren had told a huge joke, but then she suddenly stopped and leaned in:

"So what if I am a demon? What can you do? Are you going to eat me?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she revealed her demon form; she was actually a Nine-Tailed Fox. The girls of Liuyunxuan also transformed into their demon forms, and even the servant who had stumbled in earlier was actually a sparrow demon.

Yet even so, the guests in the building showed no signs of panic, as if they didn't care that they were trapped in a demon den, and continued to drink and play as if nothing had happened.

Just as expected!

Chengxin Zhenren's face changed drastically; he hurriedly pulled Lingxiang back a few steps and began to pinch his fingers and form seals to perform the Subduing Demon Art, but his heart was pounding.

Not to mention that there were mortals in the building, nor that there were many demons here, the one in front of him alone was not easy to deal with.

This was a Nine-Tailed Fox! Since ancient times, how many have been able to cultivate nine tails?

But just at this tense moment, Lingxiang's voice rang out through the entire Liuyunxuan.

"Enough!"

Lingxiang said this while walking forward to block the space between Chengxin Zhenren and Yue Niang.

Honestly, she had tried to persuade him every which way, but this Third Senior Brother just wouldn't listen and insisted on dragging her along; how could her small frame possibly win against him?

It must be said that Lingxiang's voice was indeed quite loud; even those guests immersed in the demon arts were attracted by this high-pitched shout, scaring Yue Niang into hurriedly retracting her demon form and pulling Lingxiang to the side.

"Oh, my ancestor, keep your voice down!"

Yue Niang pulled Lingxiang while smiling apologetically at those around her, instructing the girls to serve the men present well.

This little ancestor's voice was truly loud; she shouldn't break the illusions in the building, otherwise, how would she do business in the future?

And Chengxin Zhenren and the others on the side were also dumbfounded.

This was a great Nine-Tailed demon, how did she become like this, actually afraid of Lingxiang who only had Foundation Establishment cultivation? However...

"Lingxiang, how can you collude with demons?"

"Tsk!" Yue Niang clicked her tongue, walked up with an unhappy face, put her hands on her hips, and said to Chengxin Zhenren: "You old Daoist, why is your speech so unpleasant? What's wrong with demons? Even Nuwa, the Supreme Goddess who created you, had a Demon Root. If you count it up, humans are descendants of demons, so how is it your turn to look down on your great-grandmother?"

Yue Niang brandished her fan, looking as if she wouldn't let it go unless Chengxin Zhenren explained himself clearly. Seeing this, Lingxiang hurriedly stepped forward to stop her, echoing:

"Yes, yes, yes, Yue Niang is right. My senior brother has lived in the mountains since he was a child, so don't take it to heart."

Seeing Lingxiang like this, Yue Niang barely stopped, pretending to tidy her temples, but her mouth remained unforgiving: "I was wondering why you were as pedantic as those sour scholars; it turns out you've never seen the world. Forget it, forget it, I've lived for thousands of years, why should I lower myself to the level of such a little old man?"

Lingxiang echoed her while smiling and taking Yue Niang's arm, giving Long Qi a look, and secretly led Yue Niang toward the backyard, familiar with the way.

Halfway there, Yue Niang finally realized.

Damn it! I've fallen for this little devil of the world's trick!

But it was too late now, so she had to force herself to ask: "You wouldn't visit the Three Treasures Hall without a reason, just say it, why do you have to play tricks on me."

The two had already bypassed the lattice door, and seeing Long Qi holding back Chengxin Zhenren, she smiled: "Yue Niang still understands me. I came here this time for two things, and I ask for Yue Niang's help."

Hearing this, Yue Niang rolled her eyes in annoyance.

Fine! As expected, nothing good!