Chapter 110: Meeting a Powerhouse Once More

Ye Sansi, seeing the situation, hurried forward to help the four demons up, but the Rabbit Demon called out to him, forcing him to stop.

The Rabbit Demon spoke slowly, "Elder Ye does not want you to kneel; all of you, rise." The four demons expressed their gratitude and helped each other up, their legs trembling, looking quite flustered.

Ye Sansi scratched his head, perplexed, and muttered, "Am I truly so terrifying? To cause such fear in you all."

The Rabbit Demon laughed. "These younger ones are unfailingly loyal to the Great King. They were merely afraid of offending the Elder and bringing the King's wrath upon themselves. Brother Sansi, please do not take it to heart."

Ye Sansi nodded and continued, "So that is it. Big Sister, you have come at the right time. These four were at each other’s throats over that plot of land. Perhaps you can offer a solution."

The Rabbit Demon replied calmly, "This land originally belonged to the Tiger Demon to cultivate. The Wolf Demon, unaware of this, planted crops there without thinking. In terms of their actions, both sides are at fault."

The four demons held the Rabbit Demon in deep respect; had it not been for her, the entire village would have gone hungry. Accepting her judgment, they lowered their heads and asked for forgiveness.

The Rabbit Demon continued, "The Tiger Demon is at fault for leaving the land fallow; had it been cultivated, it would have yielded much. The Wolf Demon is at fault for planting on another’s field without permission. This is a minor matter. If both sides make concessions, it can be resolved. Brother Sansi, what do you think?"

"Why are you arguing? Tell me about it."

The Wolf Demon approached the Rabbit Demon, bowed again, and said, "Aunt Rabbit, it is like this..."

After hearing the Wolf Demon’s account, the Rabbit Demon understood the gist of the conflict. It was merely over some vegetables—cheap, trivial things—yet they had fought so fiercely over them, which she found truly laughable.

Ye Sansi, still curious, asked softly, "Senior Tiger Demon, this plot is of good quality. If you planted fruits and vegetables and tended to them well, they would grow no worse than those in other fields. How could you bear to leave such fertile land to weeds?"

The Rabbit Demon chimed in, "I allocated this land so that every household would have something to cultivate, distributing it by size and quality based on the ancestors' merits. Remembering your husband's military service, I lent you this prime plot. Why did you let it grow over with weeds?"

"Aunt Rabbit, I truly have no use for it. My husband died in battle, and my father and brothers are at the front lines. Now I am the only one at home, and I am consumed by worry and grief; I have no heart for farming. Leopard Sister has surplus grain at home and has been helping me, which is enough."

"If you ask me," Ye Sansi suggested, "let the vegetables belong to the Wolf Demon, and have her give twenty percent to the Tiger Demon as a land rental fee. How is that?"

Both the Tiger and Wolf demons bowed and replied in unison, "The Elder is wise."

Thinking it over, it was a fair solution. Neither would walk away empty-handed. Regardless of who gained or lost, with the Rabbit Demon and the Elder present, the four demons naturally agreed.

With that, Ye Sansi took his sword and departed. The four demons bowed to see him off, and the Rabbit Demon laughed, "Alright, disperse now. You are all old enough; to lose your tempers over such trifles is a disgrace." With that, she too departed.

The Fox Demon smiled, "The Elder newly appointed by the Great King is certainly no ordinary demon; his manner is incredibly humble, even calling us 'senior.' I sensed his demonic energy was faint, likely because my own cultivation is insufficient to perceive his true form. And with him wielding such a peerless celestial weapon, it is truly a blessing for our Foreign Demon Realm to have such a general."

The Tiger Demon nodded in agreement, "He is certainly no simple character. Let’s not stand here; let’s disperse."

The Leopard Demon added, "Tiger Sister said that because she has long been supported by me and feared I was struggling with the burden at home, she intended to give me this field to cultivate. She brought me here at noon to see it, only to find someone had already planted on it..."

Ye Sansi said with a smile, "It is settled now. It was a small matter, and it is in the past. Do not let it harm your camaraderie any further."

The four demons bowed and acknowledged Ye Sansi's words. He laughed, "Do not be so formal. I have matters to attend to, so I shall be off."

***

A thought suddenly flashed through his mind. Ye Sansi quickly turned the *Tiannu* around and chuckled to himself, "How could I forget? Is this not the Far North? There must be wild beasts outside the Foreign Demon Realm. If I hunt one or two, build a fire, and roast them, it would surely be delicious."

Following his direction, Ye Sansi steered his sword toward the southeast, bypassing the mountains and moving far away from the Foreign Demon Realm.

Although Ye Sansi was not very familiar with this territory, he relied on his memory to fly in a general direction.

...

Ye Sansi soared through the air on his sword, unsure of where to go. He thought to himself that if he went to the Royal Palace while hungry, he would have no strength to cultivate.

"Where should I go to find something to eat?" Ye Sansi patted his stomach and whispered to himself.

Carried by the wind and snow, everything before him was blurred. This sense of uncertainty was enough to make one feel panicked.

Suddenly, the sky changed drastically, bringing a howling blizzard. Fortunately, the *Tiannu* possessed a protective barrier, making it easy to withstand the gale.

Advancing another thousand paces, Ye Sansi suddenly felt a pressure that was steadily growing. No! A powerful being was approaching him at incredible speed.

This pressure was increasingly intense; the one approaching was no ordinary expert—judging by the initial sensation, they were likely even more powerful than the King of the Foreign Demon Realm.

Ye Sansi thought that if he were to truly engage in battle with this expert, he would surely suffer. He feared he wouldn't even be able to withstand one-tenth of the opponent's power before dying. He could not die; he still had Lingshuang, Uncle Tree, his master, and his friends. He had to stay alive to see them again.

As he moved further from the Foreign Demon Realm, the climate grew increasingly cold.

Suddenly, Ye Sansi felt the world darken before his eyes. He frantically swung his sword dozens of times, only to hear a voice: "Hey, kid, what are you doing?"

The voice was familiar and carried a trace of authority. Seeing that he was still safe, Ye Sansi slowly opened his eyes and looked down, realizing he was still on the *Tiannu*.

Although the *Tiannu* beneath his feet had not moved, the scenery around him had completely changed. The gale had dissipated, the blizzard was gone, and before him lay a serene landscape where the climate had turned warm.

But since this expert had come straight for him, he knew he could not escape. He was not strong enough to resist, so he slowed his pace and gradually brought the sword to a halt. The *Tiannu* hovered in the air, and Ye Sansi focused his attention, staring straight ahead.

Ye Sansi dimly perceived a black shadow a hundred paces away. In the blink of an eye, it was only ten paces from him. With no room to dodge, he had no choice but to prepare for battle.

He instinctively drew *Canghua*, held it across his chest, and shouted, "Come then! I, Ye Sansi, do not fear you! At worst, we fight. Who wins or loses is yet to be determined."

"What 'kid this, kid that'? I have a name, and it is Ye Sansi. It seems you have finished your business, and now this is how you treat your benefactor?"

"No, you are not just my benefactor; you are the benefactor of the entire Demon Realm. If you have any commands, Taoxiao is ready to obey, regardless of life or death."

Ye Sansi steered his sword down to a peak and sat down. Taoxiao joined him. Ye Sansi laughed, "Are your words true? Whatever I command, you can fulfill?"

Ye Sansi looked around and realized he was back within the Foreign Demon Realm. He had covered ten thousand paces, only to find himself back at the starting point in an instant. He could not help but be astonished by the expert's immense power.

After a moment of stunned silence, Ye Sansi regained his composure and laughed, "Senior, since you are here, there is no need to hide. Come out and see me."

***

The moment the words left his lips, a figure appeared, stepping through the air as if walking on flat ground. He approached Sansi, his face stern, and said slowly, "Kid, we meet again."

"Hey, hey, hey, wait, hold on." Ye Sansi called out hurriedly, stopping Taoxiao. He stood up, feeling flustered, thinking: *Given Taoxiao's cultivation, he could truly destroy the human world. This is not a joke to be trifled with. And he said he wouldn't go against morality—I think he’s capable of doing anything.*

Ye Sansi waved his hand lightly and sat back down, laughing. "That was just a joke, don't take it seriously. I see you always keeping such a straight face; I have never seen you smile. So... my first command is for you to smile."

"Smile? I cannot."

"That is natural. I, Taoxiao, value 'faith,' 'loyalty,' and 'righteousness' above all else. As long as your request does not violate the morality I believe in, I will fulfill it."

Ye Sansi thought carefully and said jokingly, "Then I command you to eliminate all living beings in the human world..."

Before he could finish, Taoxiao turned around and said, "Very well, wait there." With that, he prepared to leave.

"Similar?"

Ye Sansi nodded, recalling, "When I first came down from the mountain, I understood nothing. I was truly naive, unaware of the evil in human hearts, the kindness of demons, or the cruelty of immortals. I thought everything in the world was as simple as I imagined. Sigh, these past few dozen days, I have encountered no small amount of hardship. Just thinking about it sends a chill down my spine."

"By the way, here is your 'Suyu Bracelet'." Taoxiao reached out, and the Suyu Bracelet appeared.

"You were just talking about loyalty and righteousness, and now that I’ve given you a simple task, you refuse and brush it off with 'I cannot.' You really don't keep your word."

Taoxiao quickly said, "Alright, alright, I will comply with you." His face, naturally fierce as if born that way, strained to force a smile.

It was truly difficult for him. Seeing his expression, Ye Sansi found it amusing and waved his hands, saying, "Alright, alright. You look so foolish like that; it’s actually a bit like how I was when I first came down the mountain."

Taoxiao nodded and continued, "Indeed. I guessed you were in this area, but I never expected to find you in the middle of a blizzard upon arrival. With your cultivation, you would have surely lost your way. Once your sword's spiritual energy was exhausted, you wouldn't have lasted the time it takes to burn a stick of incense."

Ye Sansi scratched his head embarrassedly and laughed, "Was I not being reckless? I acted without consideration. How could I have known this Far North was so terrifying? I nearly lost my life; I owe you my thanks."

"It is nothing. If there is nothing else, I shall take my leave. If you have any commands in the future, come to the Demon Realm to find me. Farewell." Before the words had faded, the Demon General had vanished.

Ye Sansi quickly took the bracelet, examined it closely, and put it on his wrist. He laughed, "Hahaha, I finally have this bracelet back. I really didn't expect you to be so reliable. By the way, how did you find this place?"

"In the morning, I went to Fangcun to look for you, but you were gone. I guessed you had gone out, and just then I sensed the aura you left behind. I followed it all the way to a village, where the scent broke off. After searching for the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, I found a spirit stone formed from a demon's heart, which resonated with this location, so I rushed here."

"You... are you saying you crossed the Far North alone?"

Ye Sansi stood stunned. Before he could react, Taoxiao was already gone. He felt helpless regarding this Demon General, shook his head, and laughed, "Taoxiao, Taoxiao, you truly come and go like a shadow. I am but a mortal; telling me to come to the Demon Realm to find you—is that not a joke?"