Taoist priests in the supernatural world

"monster!"

"The First Madam is a monster!"

A scream suddenly pierced the darkness of the night.

The Huo family mansion, which had been sleeping soundly, was instantly awakened.

Lanterns under the eaves lit up one after another.

Maids, servants, and guards rushed out from all the rooms, their footsteps disordered, and cries of surprise rising and falling.

"How could this be... I'm not a monster! I'm not a monster!"

The door was suddenly kicked open.

One person stumbled out.

It was Pei Rong, Huo Shan's wife.

Pei Rong's appearance has completely changed at this time.

Her white hair was draped over her shoulders, her face was as pale as paper, and her skin was covered with dense cracks.

She touched her face in disbelief.

My whole body trembled when my fingers touched the cracked skin.

"I'm not a monster!"

Pei Rong looked up at the servants she used to know.

She wanted them to prove that they were the lady, not a monster.

"Chunxiang! Wanyi! I am the Madam!"

She stumbled and ran towards her maid.

The two maids, who were usually the most cared for by her, were terrified and backed away as if they had seen a ghost.

"A monster!"

"You are not the First Madam!"

"What did you do to the First Madam?"

The maid screamed and ran away.

The other servants also retreated as if they had seen a plague.

Pei Rong's face was deathly pale, and her eyes were filled with despair.

She clearly didn't do anything.

Overnight, everyone started looking at her like she was a monster.

"No, I'm not a monster!"

"She's the monster!"

Pei Rong suddenly remembered something and abruptly pointed to Xiao Wei in the corner.

Xiao Wei had been standing in a secluded spot, coldly watching this scene.

When Pei Rong pointed at her, Xiao Wei immediately trembled and revealed a frail and pale appearance.

Stop pretending!

Pei Rong was about to walk towards Xiao Wei.

The guards suddenly drew their swords and stood in front of her.

"Get out of here! Get out of here!"

The blade gleamed coldly, forcing Pei Rong to retreat repeatedly.

Soon, she stumbled out of the Huo residence and onto the street.

"monster!"

"Help!"

Pei Rong's appearance on the street immediately caused a commotion.

The night market hasn't completely dispersed yet.

There were still a few vendors and pedestrians on the street.

When everyone saw a woman with a full head of white hair and chapped skin rush out of the Huo residence, they were immediately terrified and screamed and scattered.

"quick!"

"Quickly, go and fetch the general!"

Huo Shan had gone out of the city a few days ago to fight against the sand bandits, and did not see Pei Rong turn into this state.

Pei Rong was heartbroken and fell helplessly in the middle of the street.

She tried to explain, but found her voice completely drowned out by the screams all around her.

Seeing that the monster was not as terrifying as the legends, the surrounding people gradually gathered around.

Long spears and crossbows were all aimed at Pei Rong.

The crowd was packed in layers, completely blocking the street.

As the number of people increased, the people who had been terrified earlier gradually became bolder.

"Kill her!"

"Kill the monster!"

"A monster has entered the Marquis of Champion's residence! This is outrageous!"

"Maybe she was behind those unsolved cases from a few years ago!"

Xiao Wei stood quietly in the shadows amidst the crowd.

A triumphant smile graced her face.

From today onwards, Pei Rong will become a demon in everyone's eyes.

She will replace Pei Rong's original position and become the true mistress of the Marquis of Champion's mansion.

However, Xiaowei underestimated Peirong's prestige among the people.

Pei Rong was usually kind and gentle, and often gave away porridge and medicine.

Even though she looked like a demon at that moment, no one dared to rush at her.

The crowd was noisy, and no one dared to make the first move.

Da da da!

Just then, a fine horse galloped in.

Huo Shan dismounted, pushed through the crowd, and rushed straight to Pei Rong.

"Get out of the way!"

He gave a low shout, and the surrounding soldiers instinctively stepped back.

Huo Shan helped his wife, Pei Rong, to her feet.

He was startled when he saw Pei Rong's current appearance.

"My wife..."

Huo Shan paused slightly.

Upon hearing his voice, Pei Rong burst into tears.

Huo Shan forced himself to calm down, looked around, and said in a deep voice, "You all step aside, let's deal with this back inside the manor!"

"General, we mustn't be fooled by the monster!"

"Yes! We must give everyone an explanation, otherwise the brothers won't agree!"

"A monster has appeared in the Huo residence. If we don't find out the truth, who would dare live in the city?"

Strange things have been happening in the city lately.

Some people even attributed the headless case from several years ago to Pei Rong.

Huo Shan's expression was solemn.

He didn't believe Pei Rong was some kind of monster.

He preferred to believe that Pei Rong had contracted a strange illness rather than that his wife, with whom he spent every day, could be some kind of malevolent monster.

But he also knew very well that if this matter was not handled properly, people's hearts would be completely lost.

The border town is different from Chang'an.

Here, Han Chinese, non-Han people, merchants, and soldiers mingle.

If the people's hearts are unsettled, it will affect the court's operations in the Western Regions.

Decades of hard work may be wasted.

The guard leaned close to Huo Shan's ear and whispered:

"General, whether it's a monster or not isn't up to us to decide. To convince them, we should have a professional sorcerer handle it. Otherwise, they won't believe anything you say, General."

Huo Shan remained silent for a long time.

Finally, he thought of someone.

"Go and invite the Old Man Huangtian to help you identify it."

Huang Tianxianweng has always had a good reputation.

He never amassed wealth through illicit means; instead, he provided free medical treatment and care to those in need.

If one had to choose a sorcerer, it would undoubtedly be this renowned Immortal of Penglai.

The guards immediately obeyed and left.

Huo Shan, supporting Pei Rong, turned to face the crowd and said loudly:

"Gentlemen, let us neither wrong an innocent person nor let any demon escape. I have already sent someone to invite the Yellow Heavenly Immortal. The Immortal's eyes are sharp and discerning; he will surely see the truth. Then, whether it is human or demon, the matter will be settled!"

Upon hearing the names of Huang and Bai, the people's emotions calmed down somewhat.

In recent days, the story of Huang Tianxian's healing and saving lives has spread throughout the city.

If this immortal were to identify the monsters, people would be more willing to believe it.

In less than half an incense stick's time.

Led by his personal guards, Huang Bai slowly approached the crowd.

In the darkness of night, he wore a yellow Taoist robe, his expression calm, his steps unhurried.

Despite the surrounding noise and commotion, the crowd involuntarily fell silent the moment he appeared.

It was only then that Huo Shan truly noticed this young and exceptionally handsome Huang Tianxian.

At first glance, it exudes an extraordinary aura.

Unlike a con artist, he actually resembled a hermit in the mountains.

"General Huo."

Huang Bai smiled and nodded.

At the same time, his discerning eye had already spotted Huo Shan's body.

This person is physically weak and is forcibly relying on elixirs to maintain his condition.

The accumulation of drug toxins in the body has already overburdened the five internal organs.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, his sudden death is likely to occur within the next few months.

"Thank you for your trouble, sir."

Huo Shan stepped back, making way for him.

Huang Bai walked up to Pei Rong.

Pei Rong looked up at him, her eyes filled with fear and hope.

She no longer expects everyone to believe in her.

She could only hope that the old immortal before her could see that she was not a demon.

Among the crowd, Xiao Wei remained calm and confident.

Perhaps this sorcerer has some skill.

They were still somewhat outmatched by their own illusions.

"I am a master of transformation; how could you, a mere mortal, possibly compare?"

Xiao Wei sneered inwardly.

Then, to everyone's astonishment, the gap between Huang Bai's eyebrows slowly split open.

A vertical eye was revealed.

His vertical eyes were pitch black and deep, with golden light flowing within.

It's as if it reveals the truth beneath the skin, and can also see through the good and evil deep in people's hearts.

These extraordinary phenomena drew gasps of amazement from the crowd.

"Celestial Eyes!"

"Truly an immortal!"

"The Old Man Huang Tian has opened his third eye!"

Xiao Wei's heart suddenly sank to the bottom.

She suddenly had a very bad feeling.

After a long while, Huang Bai said:

"It is indeed a monster."

Pei Rong's body trembled.

A hint of smugness flashed in Xiao Wei's eyes.

The next moment, Huang Bai raised his hand and pointed to Xiao Wei in the crowd.

"However, she is the monster."

Xiao Wei suddenly looked up.

When she met Huang Bai's gaze, she felt her soul tremble.

On the surface, she still forced herself to appear pitiful.

"Slander! This is slander! General, they must have conspired to frame me. How could I, a weak woman, be a monster?"

boom!

No sooner had he finished speaking than the ground suddenly split open.

A large tree forcibly grew out from under the bluestone slab.

The tree trunk rose from the ground, its branches and leaves instantly unfurled, and countless vines coiled around Xiaowei like snakes.

Xiao Wei's expression changed drastically. Just as she was about to run away, her feet were tightly entangled by vines.

The next moment, she was bound to the tree trunk by vines.

The barbs on the vines pierced the skin.

Hiss!

Her beautiful, delicate skin was brutally torn apart, revealing the bloody flesh beneath.

"what!"

Xiao Wei let out a piercing scream.

The crowd erupted instantly.

The woman who had just been gentle and beautiful now revealed a terrifying appearance in front of everyone.

"monster!"

"She's the monster!"

"The old immortal is right!"

"She framed the First Madam!"

Hearing the gasps around her, Xiao Wei felt her blood run cold.

The person you love saw your ugliest face.

She turned her head with difficulty to look at Huo Shan.

There was no pity in Huo Shan's eyes, only shock and disgust.

That one glance almost made Xiaowei's heart turn to ashes.

Her gaze toward Huang Bai was instantly filled with resentment and malice.

"Why did you ruin my plans!"

She stopped pretending.

Demonic energy erupted.

Gradually, she revealed her true form as a white fox.

The white fox was as white as snow, but after its skin was torn apart by vines, large patches of flesh and blood were exposed, making it look both eerie and wretched.

She tried to struggle, but the vines tightened their grip.

Its roots penetrate the ground, using the power of the earth to bind the demon's body.

Her cultivation level was ultimately far inferior to Huang Bai's.

Soon, the white fox was completely suppressed and made no further move.

The monster revealed its true form, and Huang Bai's words were completely verified.

At the same time, the strange phenomena on Pei Rong's body slowly disappeared.

That familiar face reappeared before everyone's eyes.

Huo Shan was stunned for a long time.

So the sorcerers and monsters really do exist.

He calmed himself down and stepped forward to thank Huang Bai with his hands clasped in gratitude.

"Thank you, Immortal Elder, for clearing my wife's name. If it weren't for your intervention, the Huo family would have made a grave mistake today. Please come to my humble abode for a gathering, Immortal Elder, where I will host a banquet in your honor."

"Let's talk about it later."

Huang Bai pointed to the white fox that was bound by vines.

"I'll deal with this monster first."

Huo Shan glanced at Xiao Wei's true form, still feeling lingering fear.

He nodded and said, "Very well. My humble abode welcomes you anytime, esteemed sir."

After saying this, Huo Shan turned around and ordered his guards to maintain order, and then personally helped Pei Rong back to the mansion.

Huang Bai then took Xiao Wei back to his residence.

in the courtyard.

The alchemy furnace rose again.

"Gods, spare me! Gods, spare me!"

"I dare not do it again! I will never dare to do it again!"

Inside the cauldron, the white fox struggled and begged for mercy under the true fire.

Where was the composure and smugness she displayed when she framed Pei Rong?

At this moment, all that remains is fear.

The Taiyi True Fire did not immediately burn her to death, but instead seeped into her little by little along with the white fox demon's power.

The slower the flame, the deeper the pain.

Huang Bai sat in front of the alchemy furnace, holding a shriveled human skin in his hand.

This painted skin is very interesting.

At first glance, it looks ordinary, but upon closer inspection, the inside of the skin is decorated with cloud-shaped seal script.

Cloud script is commonly known as celestial script.

Using celestial script to create a painted skin is undoubtedly a form of magic.

Huang Bai looked up at the white fox in the furnace.

Where did the art of "painting skin" originate?

Xiaowei huddled in the flames, still trying to argue her way out of it.

She gritted her teeth and said, "This is a natural supernatural ability of mine, not a technique I learned from others. I only did this to protect myself and never intended to harm anyone. I beg the gods to see the truth."

The next moment, the real fire suddenly intensified.

boom!

The Taiyi True Fire broke through the white fox demon's power barrier and directly burned her body.

The snow-white fox fur quickly turned black, and a faint smell of burning filled the air.

Xiao Wei immediately screamed in agony.

"Ah! I'll talk! I'll talk!"

"explain."

Xiao Wei trembled all over and dared not hide it any longer.

"This is the transformation technique of the divine bird Guhuo!"