Chapter 180: Chapter 93: The Undying Tuo Spawn, Harbinger of Flood

The Prime Minister’s true power lies in the Dark Web.

At this moment, the eight members of the Dark Web bring Li Xuan to the Qing Riverbank, conduct a brief search, but unfortunately, they haven’t yet found the target demon.

The seven men glance at Yan Fangbai, and one man asks, "Big sister, what shall we do?"

Yan Fangbai surveys the surroundings, feeling the cold wind by the riverbank, and says, "This place is open and the air flows smoothly, let’s go fishing."

"Yes, big sister."

The seven men disperse, quickly starting a bonfire, while one person goes to the Qing River to wash himself.

In this freezing cold, bathing in such a swift river is beyond what ordinary people can endure, but those who accompany Yan Fangbai, the weakest among them are all Dual-Cultivation Secret Martial Artists. The cold water seems to become warm, and the rushing current seems to become still.

He washes away his original aura, then sits with his back to the Qing River by the bonfire, taking out another powder to sprinkle on himself.

Li Xuan and Yan Fangbai stand not too far away.

Yan Fangbai doesn’t explain what "fishing" means, but Li Xuan understands at a glance.

The Secret Martial Artists’ aura is quite strong, so they applied powder to eliminate human aura, intending to ambush the demon. However, since they couldn’t find the demon, but can ascertain that the demon is in this area, Yan Fangbai plans to send someone out as bait.

"That powder, can it weaken aura?" Li Xuan asks curiously.

Yan Fangbai replies, "Brother Xuan is truly clever, that powder is made by the Pill Master in the manor. Different powders have different effects, they can eliminate aura, weaken aura, and even... enhance aura."

Li Xuan marvels, "Such good stuff. It seems in our Prime Minister’s Manor, apart from lacking precious mines and materials to make Ice Crystal weapons, other things are abundant."

Yan Fangbai says, "If brother Xuan likes it, I’ll gift you a few bottles when we return.

The Secret Martial Arts Treasury is the manor’s visible resource, but the true treasures are all within my Dark Web.

Xie Feng, that fool, thinks he can take some things from the Secret Martial Arts Treasury, bring some people and leave, but what can he really do? He’s still too young."

When speaking about Li Xuan, his gaze softens with a smile.

But when speaking of Xie Feng, it turns cold and extreme, showing a kind of radical tone.

Li Xuan inwardly feels that his third brother is a genuine person, thinking it’s because of that painting; he’s desperately pondering how to repay him, so he unabashedly says, "Then third sister, just a few bottles to eliminate aura would suffice for me."

Yan Fangbai laughs, "Actually, there’s no need to fear, these demon creatures, as long as you face them head-on, they may not be your match. Even if there are some with minor demon skills, they’re not to be feared."

Li Xuan is momentarily stunned.

He initially planned to inject demon blood, sense demons all around, then quietly approach to launch a sneak attack by applying the powder.

Is third brother mistakenly thinking he’s applying powder to escape?

Yan Fangbai finds the conversation with him very engaging.

He might be an insecure and extreme genius, but if he opens up to you, he will treat you with an exceptionally sincere attitude.

Strong, talented, and more formidable than himself, yet still treats him as a normal person, casually sharing precious resources with him... Yan Fangbai is very pleased with such a brother.

Therefore, Yan Fangbai continues, "Most demon skills of demons actually just temporarily enhance their strength or speed.

The more powerful ones will use the surrounding environment to attack.

For example, Water Demons might spray water arrows, Monkey Demons might turn leaves into blades, and so on.

Among these, the more troublesome are the ones with toxins like Snake Demons and the likes.

Once a snake turns into a demon, its venom becomes much stronger."

Li Xuan asks, "What about the powerful ones?"

Yan Fangbai replies, "There are countless types, but all are extremely rare, some I’ve only seen in ancient books."

He thinks for a moment and says, "For instance, celestial phenomena type.

For example, exhaling smoke and clouds, creating droughts, triggering floods. These demons, if ungrown, it’s manageable, but once they’re grown, they can transform into natural disasters.

Hence, these ungrown ones are called celestial phenomenon type, while slightly grown ones can be called natural disaster type.

In fact, the drought in Yunmeng Province two years ago, we suspect it was caused by such a demon, that demon has been around for ages, several of our brothers lost their lives there."

Celestial phenomenon type?

Natural disaster type?

Exhaling smoke and clouds?

Sorry, I misunderstood you... Fog and stealth Leopard...

Li Xuan suddenly realizes he hasn’t encountered ordinary demons.

However, while thinking about this, he follows Yan Fangbai’s words and mentions a name, "Zhou Xunhu."

Yan Fangbai pauses, but upon thinking about it, he says, "Brother Xuan has close relations with the Zhou family in Cyan Wood Province, so knowing their matters isn’t surprising. Anyway, let me be honest, Zhou Xunhu indeed went to investigate that drought demon and went missing."

After saying this, he continues, "Not only that, but we also suspect there are demons hidden behind the floods.

Now that the Prime Minister has moved to Xiongshan County, close to the Qing River, we naturally want to seize the opportunity to uncover and resolve this demon.

This matter isn’t just the Prime Minister’s responsibility, it’s also yours, Brother Xuan, since your family is in Xiongshan County."

Li Xuan solemnly nods.

Yan Fangbai continues, "Aside from celestial phenomenon types, there are illusion types, Ghost King types, and many more...

The White Bone Demon Brother Xuan encountered in Cyan Wood Province should be a rare Ghost King type demon."

"White Bone Demon? Ghost King type?" Li Xuan is stunned.

Yan Fangbai solemnly says, "Ordinary people call such things ghosts.

Yet they don’t realize that there’s usually a master behind most ghosts.

Behind the White Bone Demon, there must be a demon.

This type of demon, once grown, becomes terrifying, commanding a host of ghosts, becoming a Ghost King.

That’s why Zhou Chiyu and Wang Fengyang went missing."

Li Xuan nods, his expression turning somber as he says, "Sister E Li..."