Fusang Sword Heart Diagram

Zhou Li's physical body was ultimately obtained by Garuda.

After taking a handling fee of 50,000 crystal stones, Yutang Pavilion converted the remaining 600,000 crystal stones into spirit stones according to Ning Fusang's request and delivered them to her.

Besides this huge amount of spirit stone, there were also two eighth-tier demon cores: one from an eight-tailed celestial fox and the other from a dream-winged bird.

The demon core of that eight-tailed celestial fox was entirely white, like a fine jade bead, shining brightly. Amidst the shimmering light, one could vaguely see several fox tail-shaped patterns.

The demon core of the Dreamwing Bird is almost transparent, and if placed in water, it can blend perfectly with the clear water.

Ning Fusang carefully put away the spirit stones and demon cores, and left Yutang Pavilion before watching the auction for the last item.

As dawn broke, the forest remained gloomy and somewhat oppressive due to the lush vegetation of the demon realm.

[Fusang, a demon is following you.]

The silkworm spirit spread out its divine sense, covering a very wide area. After sensing that a demon was following her, it immediately spoke.

Ning Fusang gave a faint "hmm," took a step, and disappeared from the spot.

Soon, several demons appeared, looked at the empty surroundings, and couldn't help but say, "They're gone."

The leading demon waved his hand and ordered, "Search around and report back immediately once you find the Jade Belt Butterfly Lord's whereabouts."

Suddenly, a sound of air tearing apart rang out, and a hidden arrow shot out.

Whoosh-!
Before the few lesser demons could disperse, the immense power contained in the arrow swept across, shattering their demon cores instantly.

The leading demon immediately summoned a sturdy shield and placed it in front of him.

But the black, deadly arrow still pierced through the shield and hovered between his eyebrows.

"I merely wish to invite Lord Jade Butterfly to my home. My subordinates are ignorant and do not know the proper etiquette for hosting guests. I apologize for making a fool of myself in your presence, Demon Lord."

A white figure suddenly appeared in the forest, raised his hand to grasp a black wooden arrow, then released it, and the arrow flew towards Ning Fusang.

She flipped the blue ox bow, pressed down on the flying arrow, and assumed the posture of an arrow on a bowstring.

The man in white glanced down at the black mark in his palm, unconcerned. He put his hand behind his back, bowed slightly, and said, "I am Bai Yeqing, a subordinate of the Peacock Demon King."

Peacock Demon King?

Moon City is located on the outskirts of the demon realm, a hundred and eight thousand miles away from the territory of the Peacock Demon King. Why are the demons under the Peacock Demon King's command here?
Ning Fusang calmly observed the demon before her. This demon was human-like in appearance, with a dignified and elegant demeanor, quite different from the demons she had recently encountered.

In short, judging from appearances alone, it is difficult to see any demonic characteristics in him.

This demon's method of concealing its aura is extremely sophisticated; if it doesn't make a move, not even a trace of its demonic energy will leak out.

“Bai Yeqing?” She looked at the man and uttered that name.

The latter smiled gently and humbly: "Exactly."

Ning Fusang held up the Azure Ox Bow, aimed it at Bai Yeqing, and said indifferently, "There is no demon lord named Bai Yeqing under the Peacock Demon King!"

Bai Yeqing remained calm, took the token from his waist, and held it high. "Is this how you prove my identity?"

The token was carved from some kind of spirit wood, and its four edges were filled with silken threads made of peacock feathers, making it shimmering and exceptionally beautiful.

However, Ning Fusang had never seen the Peacock Demon King's seal.

Her eyes flickered a few times, then she put away the Green Ox Bow and said with a faint smile, "I wonder what brings the Demon King to Moon City? I, Yu Die, will obey your orders and share the burdens of Young Master Bai and the Demon King."

Bai Yeqing gestured for his men to leave.

"My arrival in Moon City was not at the Demon King's behest, but rather on my own. Naturally, the Demon King has given no instructions, which Jade Butterfly Lord needs to handle." Ning Fusang breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that the Demon King was keeping an eye on Moon City.

Otherwise, she should have told Yang Ruo to leave immediately.

Last night was supposed to be the day they agreed to exchange information. She was going to attend the Jade Hall Pavilion auction, so she had to go to Xiao Bi's inn early to leave a secret message for Yang Ruo.

He's probably not even in Moon City right now.

If we were to look for Yang Ruo, it would take some time.

Leaving isn't that easy.

Bai Yeqing paused, then changed the subject: "Although the Demon King has not given any instructions for Jade Butterfly Lord to do, I have a small matter I would like to ask Jade Butterfly Lord for help with."

In order to find out what was going on, Ning Fusang followed up by asking, "What kind of help?"

Bai Ye glanced around, raised his hand to set up a barrier, and then said, "Jade Belt Butterfly Lord is a demon lord of this area with a lot of influence. The little demons in the Iris Land often go out to search for rare treasures for the demon lord. I wonder if any of the little demons under the demon lord's command have discovered anything, such as cold pools or deep abysses?"

"Young Master Bai is looking for a treasure born from the Cold Pool?" Ning Fusang asked, then suddenly had a bad feeling.

Bai Yeqing said meaningfully, "Yes, this thing is in the deep abyss of the Cold Pool and is extremely difficult to capture. I was even thinking of joining forces with the Demon Lord to capture it."

Because of the mask, Bai Yeqing didn't see the momentary stiffness on Ning Fusang's face.

[Fusang, what is this treasure that Bai Yeqing mentioned? Did you understand? I didn't understand his riddle.]

Ning Fusang's heart was filled with extreme coldness.

The treasures hidden in the deep, icy pools are either dragons or jiaos; he's searching for the Hidden Abyss!

The silkworm spirit hissed: "He...he knows about Qian Yuan's existence? The demon realm is so vast, how could he have discovered Qian Yuan?"

Before you left, Fusang, didn't you set up a magic array by the lake to isolate your aura?

Ning Fusang's mind raced, and he guessed several possibilities.

[I am not proficient in array formations; the array I set up was only roughly completed using array flags. Perhaps it was that wisp of dragon energy, or perhaps it was detected by the demons of the demon realm.]

[Bai Yeqing simply didn't know the exact location of Qian Yuan. Since Yuecheng was outside his sphere of influence, he wanted to approach me, the "local bigwig," to help him find a place.]

Silkworm Spirit listened to her analysis, seemingly lost in thought: "Isn't the Abyss extremely dangerous?"

There should be no problem at present.

She just needed to find Qianyuan as soon as possible and return it to the Sword Heart Diagram to completely conceal its aura and prevent Bai Yeqing from discovering it.

Ning Fusang severed the connection with the silkworm spirit and looked at Bai Yeqing, "It's a small matter. I am willing to join forces with Young Master Bai."

"When my demons were collecting treasures for me, they did discover several watery pools. I wonder if any of them contain the treasures that Young Master Bai is looking for. I will send my men to deliver them to Young Master Bai's lodgings later."

Bai Ye laughed heartily: "Then thank you very much, Jade Butterfly Lord."

"On the occasion of the Demon King's birthday, I, Bai, will present the treasure. I will certainly share the credit for presenting the treasure with the Demon King!"

The silkworm spirit spat and snorted, "[You're dreaming.]"

Ning Fusang smiled slowly, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.

It was also thanks to Bai Yeqing's belief that the dragon resided in the abyss and her failure to seek out a larger lake that Qianyuan had the time to relocate.

(End of this chapter)