Chapter 514: Subduing Demons and Devils (Third update, 10k words today)

"Oh ho, he really went all out."

After returning to his residence, Ren Yidao took out the payment Ying Tengjiao had given him, blinked, and looked at the sincerity packed inside.

"Hmm... should I have been more cooperative just now?"

Was I too fierce to him just now?

In all fairness, Ying Tengjiao really did go all out.

Sect Master Ying knew that for someone like Ren Yidao, conventional resources and magical treasures were meaningless; many things would just be tossed aside after being given to him.

However, as long as a person has not completely severed their seven emotions and six desires, they still have people they care about.

Thus, Ying Tengjiao took a different approach, providing two identical sets of cultivation resources, from the Human Realm all the way to Void Refinement...

And quite coincidentally, they were not only exactly what Li Lingling and Yu Yu needed for their cultivation, but also included matching combat techniques for the two to use together.

It must be said that this roundabout strategy of Ying Tengjiao's really succeeded; this was indeed a peace offering that Ren Yidao would not easily refuse.

Ren Yidao was not lacking in the wealth to purchase these resources, but it would indeed take a great deal of time and energy to find them, and for some special resources, he might even have to pull some strings.

"Hmm."

As the topic shifted, the entire atmosphere in the room changed, quickly returning to its usual ease.

A suppressed laugh escaped from behind Ren Yidao, followed by a pair of slender arms draped over his shoulders, and a plump body pressing down on the top of his head.

"No~ of course not~" Jing Yueqin laughed cheekily and said softly, "A little girl like me, how would I dare to have any opinions about Lord Fox Demon?"

Over these past half a month, although Jing Yueqin had been pretending that nothing was wrong, acting as if she were busy petting the dog all day, in reality, she had been enduring torment in her heart the whole time.

Yet he still did not pierce that final layer of window paper, instead turning the conversation to something light: "Come to think of it, it's been half a month, right? You finally decided to let go of Canglan?"

After enduring for half a month, she finally couldn't help it anymore.

"……Hmm."

"Fine, considering this gesture, let's just let it pass."

Are you a dog?

But then he thought about it, that wasn't right; it was clearly Ying Tengjiao who provoked him first, and he was the victim, merely retaliating passively.

When Ren Yidao had stopped her from wasting the opportunity to ask about their master's whereabouts earlier, Jing Yueqin had already vaguely sensed something.

"Hmph." Ren Yidao let out a cold snort, not resisting as he let Senior Sister ravage his cheeks, even subconsciously providing her with a more convenient angle.

The man stayed there quietly for a while, saying nothing, just silently feeling the aura from the other person, both feeling an unprecedented peace.

Ren Yidao:?

"Hah! I think I am."

Jing Yueqin had waited too long, far too long; no matter what the result was, she had to choose to face it.

Ren Yidao, seeing the face-saving value of this reward, decided to completely let Ying Tengjiao off the hook and withdrew his thought of having Li Long secretly trip him up.

Ren Yidao narrowed his eyes, raised his hand to gently take her small hand into his own, and said softly, "We return tomorrow, are you homesick?"

"I am!" Jing Yueqin stood with her hands on her hips, righteous and bold, then asked in return: "Are you?"

Jing Yueqin leaned on Ren Yidao's shoulders, flipped her head down from behind, and without speaking, just watched him silently.

"I have never seen someone as thick-skinned and shameless as you." Jing Yueqin pinched Ren Yidao's cheeks from behind and said with a giggle, "How can such a thick face be so soft?"

"What, do you have an opinion?"

Ren Yidao sighed deeply and lamented, "In this world today, there aren't many good people like me left."

For a moment, Ren Yidao even felt like he was the kind of villain who used his family background to manipulate others.

Regarding that truth, she wanted to know the answer. But she was also worried that the answer was something she could not accept.

Ren Yidao understood this point as well.

Although Jing Yueqin was a bit unhinged now, she was not stupid.

Such interactions between the two had long since become a habit, and neither side felt there was any problem.

Pfft.

With Ying Tengjiao having prepared it for him in advance, he was much more relaxed; it seemed Sect Master Ying had also sent people to prepare thoroughly over this past half month.

"You don't even spare her; are you even human?"

She said nothing, yet it seemed she had said everything.

"Cough, cough, cough, how are you even embarrassed to say that?"

The previously quiet Jing Yueqin seemed like a fake, giggling as she hugged Ren Yidao and shook him, "Hehe, that little one is so cute, letting me touch her everywhere, she's a good child! It wasn't until today that she finally couldn't take it anymore, her personality is really great."

Perhaps he knew something?

Perhaps he had found something?

Perhaps, he had heard something...

He knew Jing Yueqin had been pestering Canglan these past few days, but he hadn't expected her to be so rogue about it.

After a long while, Jing Yueqin spoke softly in his ear, "... Yidao."

"I am truly merciful and magnanimous!"

"When are we going home?"

From the gradually tightening movements of Jing Yueqin, Ren Yidao felt the unease in her heart.

Ren Yidao narrowed his eyes at this female ghost who was actively provoking him and sneered, "Come to think of it, we seem to have a score left to settle, don't we?"

Jing Yueqin's smile froze on her lips, and her gaze began to shift away silently.

"Hehe, I recall someone taking advantage of my absence to borrow my identity and go around swindling people, right?"

"Ahahaha! I just remembered I have something to do, I'll go first... Ouch!"

Thump.

Seeing the situation was bad, Jing Yueqin tried to slip away, but was thrown onto the bed by Ren Yidao with a shoulder throw.

"Don't be in such a hurry to leave; it's time for us to settle our accounts."

Ren Yidao looked at Senior Sister, who was shrinking into the quilt appearing weak, and curled his lip, saying: "Let's settle this account properly. Even if you scream for help, no one will come... Wait a second, why are you undressing faster than I am!?"

"So much nonsense! Come here, you~" A fair arm reached out swiftly, grabbed the young man's arm, and like a man-eating flower, *whoosh*, dragged him into the quilt.

"You! I came here to punish you! Be serious!"

"Ahahaha~"

That night, Ren Yidao recalled that principle once again:

High-end hunters often appear in the form of prey.

The next day.

Having toiled all night, Master Ren dragged his legs out of the soft nest early in the morning and arrived at the residence of Gongsun Changshou.

"Aha..."

Gongsun Changshou watched Ren Yidao yawn a massive yawn in front of her without any decorum, and said speechlessly: "You fellow, why do you look so overworked early in the morning?"

"That's your illusion." Ren Yidao waved his hand and looked at the Long Sword heating in the furnace.

"What exactly did you do last night?"

"It's a long story. Simply put, Senior Sister and I went to subdue demons and suppress devils. Hmm, I suppressed the devils, and she subdued the demons."

"...... Hmm?"

Gongsun Changshou gave him a strange look.

If it were such a serious matter, why didn't you just say so from the start?

However, it's so strange.

Why does such a righteous phrase as "subduing demons and suppressing devils" sound like some kind of suggestive talk when it comes out of your mouth?

But seeing that Ren Yidao seemed unwilling to mention more, she did not get to the bottom of it; this good friend's disciple of hers was not a junior she could question at will.

When she first saw Ren Yidao, Gongsun Changshou had been greatly shocked.

When they last parted, Ren Yidao was still at the Spirit Transformation level, and he had been transported to an unknown location, his life or death uncertain.

By the time they met again, he had already become a peerless Void Refinement expert capable of wrestling with the Faceless.

Such strength and talent were even more exaggerated than his master, Luoyue Shangren, back in the day!

There must be secrets on Ren Yidao, but Gongsun Changshou had no intention of probing.

"However, your words just now gave me inspiration."

"Hmm?"

Ren Yidao blinked and gave Gongsun Changshou a strange look.

This older sister, you aren't right.

I didn't even tell you the details, so where exactly did you get your inspiration from?

Gongsun Changshou did not understand Ren Yidao's gaze; she reached her hand directly into the scorching furnace and took out two red-hot thin swords.

She picked up the large hammer behind her, struck the two swords twice, and then gave a low shout: "Done!"

Accompanied by a golden light, the patterns on the two swords began to move, eventually gradually outlining two different characters.

*Hum—*

The moment the characters were born, the two Long Swords trembled, seemingly wanting to fly out of the room, but they were grabbed by Gongsun Changshou.

She stared at the two swords and examined them for a moment, a smile appearing on her face as she nodded in satisfaction: "Good, good, good, truly not bad! These two swords shall be called 'Subdue Demon' and 'Suppress Devil'."

Ren Yidao:?

Friend, what do you mean?

What kind of expectations do you have for my two Junior Sisters?

You want one of them to stab Senior Brother and the other to slash Senior Sister, right?

What are your intentions!?

After twitching his mouth for a while, Ren Yidao suppressed the urge to complain in his heart, shook his head, and asked: "Are these already forged?"

"The swords are done, the Armor still needs some time, but that's not urgent." Gongsun Changshou waved her hand dismissively and tossed the two swords to him. "Aren't you taking them away? Let them properly nourish these two swords; these are the best works I've made in so many years."

Ren Yidao touched the thin swords to feel them, his eyes moving slightly, "Could it be, they are growth-type?"

"I didn't realize you were quite the connoisseur? Yes, these two swords are essentially sword embryos; they can change according to their own cultivation techniques. As for what they eventually become, that depends on their own fortune."

Ren Yidao felt a bit moved; the value of these two swords for Yu Yu and the other was likely no less than a heavy treasure.

"Then I shall thank Senior Uncle on behalf of my Junior Sisters."

"What are you thanking me for? Aren't they also your master's disciples?"

Gongsun Changshou turned her head away and waved her hand to shoo him away, pushing Ren Yidao out of the room while muttering: "I don't need you to thank me; have your master come over and thank me himself."

Ren Yidao could not resist and could only follow her out of the door.

*Clang. *

He looked back at the tightly closed door and shook his head helplessly.

What kind of tsundere old aunt is this...

Tsundere went out of style ages ago!

Ren Yidao looked at the door and suddenly said:

"I have remembered your words; if there is a chance, I will tell her."

*Click! *

"What did you say?"

The main door was pushed open directly, and Gongsun Changshou rushed out, wanting to question Ren Yidao about what those words meant, only to find that the figure had already vanished.

"Stinking brat! Just like his master, running off after saying only half of what he meant!"

"Senior Brother, is this for us?" Li Lingling took the Long Sword and resources, feeling somewhat dazed.

What was going on?

Upon seeing these things, Yu Yu immediately became nervous, tugging at the corner of Ren Yidao's robe, and asked with some unease: "Foster Father, are you leaving?"

Ren Yidao handed the two Long Swords and the resources offered by Ying Tengjiao to his two Junior Sisters, patted their heads, and smiled: "No, it is we who are leaving; this time, we are leaving together."

Li Lingling could not be bothered to look at the newly acquired magical treasure, leaned in, and asked with some excitement: "Where are we going this time?"

"Home."

Ren Yidao narrowed his eyes and silently looked toward the direction of the Divine Path Sect.

"We are going home."

I hope you do not disappoint me.

Yaoyue...