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A pure white horse waited quietly for him outside the princess's mansion.

"You miss her too, don't you? Then let's find her and bring her back!"

Looking at the snow-covered path left by Yin Liuli, Gu Jinyan's gloomy eyes, like the sun breaking through the clouds, shone with dazzling light once more.

"puff……"

Ta Xue let out a loud snort and rubbed her head against his hand.

Gu Jinyan patted its head, mounted his horse, and said, "Ta Xue, let's go!"

"hold head high……"

Treading Snow raised its front hooves high and let out a melodious neigh.

……

At the foot of Qingcheng Mountain.

A once bustling town has now become eerily quiet.

The streets were filled with a gloomy and eerie atmosphere.

The only inn in town saw several guests die in succession within a few days.

He was fine that day, but overnight he turned into a dried-up, emaciated body.

I heard that someone passing by heard a woman's laughter coming from the inn—cold, sharp, and thin…

The town was so frightened that every household locked their doors, and no one dared to go out in broad daylight.

Yin Liuli, carrying a peach wood sword on her back, stood in front of the inn and sniffed.

"The demonic aura is so strong... How long has this been going on?"

Wisps of crimson demonic energy swirled before my eyes, and a faint, pungent scent of perfume filled the air—intense, cold, and mixed with a strange, foul odor.

The shop owner was secretly observing her.

She wore a blue Taoist robe, all her hair ornaments were removed, and her round earlobes had two small ear piercings.

Her long hair was still tied up in a topknot with a wooden hairpin.

She was tall and slender, with an oval face that looked slightly youthful.

Despite wearing a simple Taoist robe, she was still incredibly beautiful.

The shop owner secretly gasped. Could such a pretty young girl really catch ghosts and exorcise demons?

"I'm asking you, how long has this happened?"

Yin Liuli glanced at him impatiently.

"It's been about seven or eight days, and four men have already died in the shop."

He died completely naked, eyes wide open, mouth agape, blood flowing from all seven orifices. His body looked as if it had been drained dry, like a piece of withered wood—it was a truly gruesome death!

The shop owner's heart pounded, and he asked cautiously, "Young Taoist priest, I invited your master. Are you, a young lady, really capable?"

"You don't need to worry about that."

Yin Liuli raised an eyebrow and extended her slender fingers in front of him.

"If my master comes, it won't be this price... One tael, give it to me."

The shop owner tremblingly handed over the loose silver coins.

"Little Taoist priest, if anything happens to you, I won't compensate you..."

A faint smile flashed in Yin Liuli's clear eyes.

"Enough talk. If you can't catch the demon, your silver will be returned."

The shop owner swallowed hard and said nervously,

"What kind of monster is so powerful that it has killed several people?"

"Would you like to see it?"

Yin Liuli flipped her fingers, and a flash of spiritual light appeared at her fingertips. She raised her hand and sent the light flying.

"Buzz..."

A muffled thud was heard, and the wisps of demonic energy that filled the air suddenly condensed in front of the shop owner, gradually taking the shape of a fox with red fur, a sharp snout, and sharp teeth.

The eerie aura was indescribably chilling, and vanished in an instant.

"Mother!"

The shop owner turned pale with fright, stumbled and fell to the ground, clutching his chest and gasping for breath, "A fox...a fox demon!"

"This fox demon has cultivated for at least a hundred years, and its demonic aura is extremely strong."

Yin Liuli said casually, "It seems the spiritual energy in the mountains is insufficient for this great mountain demon. To break through its cultivation realm, it has no choice but to descend the mountain and absorb the vital essence of men..."

Before he could finish speaking, the shopkeeper jumped up from the ground and scrambled through the alleyway.

"Young Taoist priest, the inn is now in your hands..."

Yin Liuli's face was full of black lines.

Is a hundred-year-old demon really that scary?

As darkness fell, unsure when the fox demon would arrive, she went out with light steps to find something to eat.

An official road came from outside and passed through the town.

Outside the town, there are many people from nearby villages who make a living by catering to passing travelers at the town gate.

They sell grains and vegetables, and there's also a small stall selling steamed buns, tea, and noodle soup.

……

In a tea stall, Gu Jinyan finished the last sip of tea and slowly stood up.

Qianyi, disguised as a follower, tossed down a handful of copper coins and followed closely behind his master, whispering...

"Master, according to the map, Qingcheng Mountain is just past this town."

"My lord, you've had a long day. Why don't you stay here tonight? We can inquire about things first thing tomorrow morning."

"it is good."

Gu Jinyan raised his deep eyes and looked at a distant, undulating mountain range, his heart skipping a beat.

Will I be able to see her tomorrow?

Behind him, Yin Liuli had just entered the wonton stall and was talking to the owner.

"Shopkeeper, a bowl of wontons, please."

……

The three of them, master and servant, slipped through the city gate. The bluestone pavement under their feet exuded a cold aura, and the empty town was pitch black.

Behind Gu Jinyan, Qian Yi looked around, feeling as if a pair of eyes were watching him, sending chills down his spine. He couldn't help but gasp and say...

"Why does this place look like a ghost town?"

Inuiji also said in a muffled voice,

"Yes, where have all the people here gone?"

After walking for a while, the three of them finally saw a shop with an inn sign.

"Thank goodness there's an inn!"

Qian Er immediately breathed a sigh of relief and rushed into the shop, asking loudly,

"Waiter, I'd like two excellent guest rooms! Waiter? Waiter!"

He called for a long time but no one responded. Just as he was about to give up, he heard rustling footsteps behind him.

"They're here..."

An old woman with bound feet, gray hair, wearing a rough homespun dress, and leaning on a cane, walked out with a hunched back.

Her walking posture was somewhat strange, as if she was standing on tiptoe, taking small steps on the ground.

Those feet were the size of a child's palm, and it seemed that they could only be barely squeezed into shoes by being wrapped in thick foot bindings.

Gu Jinyan's cold eyes narrowed slightly as he looked away.

The old woman looked at him with a smile and said in a frail voice...

"Our guests have arrived... How many are there?"

"Three rooms, two of the best ones. It doesn't matter if they're a bit expensive, the most important thing is that they're clean."

Qian Er stretched out his finger and casually asked, "Old man, do you run the inn all by yourself?"

"Someone's here! Someone's here! My son went to his house, and only the old woman is looking after this place tonight."

The old woman looked at him with a smile and said kindly,

"Guests can go upstairs to see the apartment themselves; the doors are all open, so feel free to stay..."

As she spoke, she raised her cloudy eyes, her meaningful gaze falling on Gu Jinyan.

"Oh, this guest is quite handsome and imposing. He must be the son of a wealthy family."

It's so rare for such a distinguished guest to come to our shop, it's wonderful, wonderful..."

As she spoke, a drool dripped from her mouth. She raised her hand to wipe her lips and said with a smile,

"Please excuse my old age, I'm no longer useful..."

Please make yourself at home, guest. Just let the old lady know if you need anything.

Gu Jinyan frowned imperceptibly, then turned and stepped onto the stairs.

Behind him, the old woman's eyes seemed to be fixed on him.

"Hehehehe..."

As we went upstairs, the old woman's aged laughter, drawn out in a long tone, suddenly reached my ears: "Distinguished guest, truly a rare and distinguished guest!"