Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 516 - 287 Confrontation

"Little brother, we meet again." The woman whispered in Lu Xun's ear, her voice carrying a hint of irresistible allure.

Seeing this, Chen Li couldn't help but pout, anxiously glancing at Lu Xun. To tell the truth, even as a woman herself, she was utterly stunned by the woman's beauty at first sight, and she feared even more for the men. Chen Xiong, standing next to her, was already staring dumbfounded.

Fortunately, Lu Xun did not show such an expression, which greatly relieved the young girl.

However, what she didn't know was that Lu Xun, upon seeing this woman, was in no mood to admire her beauty. The Chen siblings didn't realize that he was fully aware that this stunningly beautiful woman was, in fact, an extremely vicious demon, who had harbored ill intentions toward him in the past. Now, encountering her in this deserted village without Duke Chu's protection, how could he not be afraid?

But having experienced many twists and turns, Lu Xun had long since developed the ability to keep his composure, even though his heart was tossing like stormy waves, his face remained calm and composed.

"I didn't expect to meet you here, madam," Lu Xun said with a light smile, his words free of fear or reverence, as if he had encountered an old acquaintance. The title he used—the same one Duke Chu had introduced her by during that festive gathering of demons—was Lady Qing.

At his words, a smile played upon Lady Qing's face, and she moved a step closer to Lu Xun, saying, "I didn't expect you to remember me, little brother. Don't you think we have quite a connection?"

The closer she got to Lu Xun, the more Lady Qing felt a special allure emanating from him, which intoxicated her and drew her even closer to him.

Chen Li was so infuriated by this that she was almost about to explode. This woman was shamelessly rubbing up against her brother Lu Xun, but Chen Xiong stopped her. This woman was someone who could even make the Rat Demon too scared to move. If she angered her, her slight frame wouldn't withstand it.

Meanwhile, Lu Xun paid no attention to the reactions of the Chen siblings. His focus was intense, his mind rapidly working out how to deal with Lady Qing.

"Indeed, it's fated. I had thought our parting that day would be our last goodbye," Lu Xun said, his face still smiling, showing no hint of the turmoil inside him.

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Even Lady Qing was taken aback by Lu Xun's calm. She scrutinized him carefully, noting that he indeed possessed no mana, a complete mortal. Yet for some reason, Lady Qing felt a sense of crisis. Her spiritual nature warned her not to harm the man before her, or else she would pay a heavy price.

"Since we are so fated, why don't I invite you to my cave for a visit? I would like to offer you the hospitality of a host," Lady Qing proposed, her eyes fixated on Lu Xun, waiting for his response.

Lu Xun's heart sank secretly. He had just escaped the den of one demon only to enter the lair of another. He dared not accept the invitation to the demon's cave, so he smiled and shook his head, saying, "Thank you for your kind offer, madam, but I have to visit an elder. If I am late, the elder might blame me. Should there be an opportunity in the future, I will certainly visit."

Lu Xun's words were watertight, leaving no room for interpretation that he had any intention of visiting Lady Qing's cave. His eyes, too, shimmered with a calm light. Despite his young age, he displayed the demeanor befitting a valiant hero.

Lady Qing's expression changed slightly upon hearing his words. A fleeting look of rage passed through her eyes. Since she had become a powerful cultivator, no one had ever dared refuse her invitation like this. But today, she had been unequivocally rejected by Lu Xun, a young boy. In the past, she would have already revealed her true form and seized this foolish young man.

But when this thought emerged, a frenzied alarm from the depths of her soul ensued, and she vaguely saw a vast hand descend from the sky to the top of her head, enveloping her entire body in a suffocating sensation, rendering her stunned in place.

Although Lady Qing did not know where this premonition came from, she decided to trust this strange feeling, as it had saved her life numerous times before.

Thus, the murderous look in her eyes vanished into thin air, and she put on a radiant smile and said, "It's a promise then. You must visit me if you get the chance, and I will treat you with the finest food."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xun felt a huge weight lift from his heart, knowing that this calamity had finally passed. As Lady Qing had momentarily revealed a flash of malice, his heart had involuntarily risen to his throat. He could only rely on Duke Chu's lingering influence to see if he could subdue this ignorant demon, having no assurance in his heart at all.

Luckily, the lingering influence of Duke Chu was still present, successfully dispelling Lady Qing's thoughts. Lu Xun inwardly celebrated this fact.

As a decisive person, Lady Qing, having decided to heed the advice from the depths of her soul, naturally would not engage in any unnecessary action. She laughed and said, "Since that's the case, I won't disturb your pleasant dreams. I'll take this monster away for handling. You and the two kids should go to sleep early. Of course, if you want me to make the bed for you, I'm also happy to oblige."

"I am but a mortal. How dare I trouble you, such an immortal figure?" Lu Xun said with a laugh as he shook his head.

Lady Qing then slowly withdrew, and with a gentle wave of her hand, the Rat Demon, which was lying motionless on the ground, instantly transformed into a small mouse, obediently leaping into her palm.

"Brother, till we meet again!" Lady Qing's voice lingered in the air, but her figure had already disappeared without a trace.

It was not until this moment that Lu Xun finally took a slow breath of relief, slumping onto the ground, his body soft. Cold sweat involuntarily broke out on his forehead, and his head throbbed painfully.

Chen Li, who had been staring at Lady Qing's retreating back, and inwardly cursing the Fox Spirit, hurried to Lu Xun's side upon seeing his condition and asked with concern, "Brother Lu Xun, what's wrong with you?"

Lu Xun, sitting on the ground, slightly waved his hand and said, "It's nothing, just exhausted. At least we have evaded a disaster."

He then patted his chest as if to assure himself of survival, suddenly feeling that the world was so beautiful. At the moment Lady Qing changed her expression, he had felt death looming.

"Ah!" Chen Li still seemed a bit confused, the usually clever girl appearing somewhat dazed today.

"That woman is no ordinary person." Chen Xiong confidently stated.

"Of course she's not ordinary. She's a well-known demon. She even harbored killing intent just now. I thought the three of us were going to die here today," Lu Xun also said with considerable relief.