Film & TV: Public Enemy of Justice

"Don't waste your energy. Once you're inside my Drinking River Ladle, not even a powerful celestial being could escape, let alone you."

Xuejian and Longkui knew about the strangeness of the spoon, and seeing that Lin Yaoxie was helpless inside, Xuejian stomped her feet in anger:

"What a lousy spoon! Release Brother Lin right now!"

The Sphinx, however, regarded Xuejian and Longkui as worthless, ignoring them completely. Instead, it looked at Lin Yaoxie in the spoon with the same care a cat would give a fish in a fish tank, saying:

"Anyway, the River of Oblivion hasn't boiled yet. It would be such a waste to overcook such tender fresh meat. How about I give you a chance to ask one last question?"

Lin Yaoxie stared at the steam rising from the pot. He had countless questions he wanted to ask the guy in front of him, such as what Long Kui's question meant, how he could leave the Demon Locking Tower faster, and even how to leave the world of Sword and Fairy. But he knew he couldn't ask these questions, because once the Sphinx answered them, he would be put into the steamer.

Judging from the current situation, the human-headed sphinx might have limited abilities, but the most troublesome thing was the spoon in her hand. Now that he was at the mercy of others, Lin Yaoxie knew he couldn't defeat her by force, so he had to use his wits. After thinking for a long time, he suddenly said:

"I'm very curious about something. If a statement is neither true nor false, would you steam me or make soup?"

The Sphinx chuckled:

"I thought you were going to ask me which of these three people loved you more? It's a pity that you asked such a worthless question before you died. In this world, there are only truths and lies. How could there be something that is neither truth nor lies?"

Lin Yaoxiedao:

"I feel like I'm going to be boiled into soup by you today, don't you think?"

The sphinx, which had been smiling happily, became quite displeased upon hearing Lin Yaoxie's words and pouted, saying:

"Not cute at all, she actually lied, she should be made into soup."

After the sphinx finished speaking, it was about to throw Lin Yaoxie into the soup pot. The dark green soup was about to stick to Lin Yaoxie's clothes when Lin Yaoxie hurriedly said:

"Wait, wait. How did telling the truth turn me into soup?"

Upon hearing Lin Yaoxie's words, the Sphinx stopped what it was doing. It thought to itself that he was right. This kid was talking about making soup. If they really cooked him, wouldn't that prove that he was telling the truth?

Thinking of this, the Sphinx smiled again:

"You're smart enough to steam me a little longer this time, and I'll add this too..."

As the Sphinx threw Lin Yaoxie onto the steamer, it took out some seasonings from its dirty pocket.

Lin Yaoxie, seeing that he was about to be thrown into the steamer, couldn't help but shout:

"Wait, wait! I said I'd be boiled in soup, but you want me steamed. I lied and should be boiled in soup."

After hearing Lin Yaoxie's words, the Sphinx thought about it again and realized that he was right. This guy was lying, so he should be made into soup.

But when she took Lin Yaoxie to make soup, she discovered that he had told the truth again and should be steamed. After several repetitions, the Sphinx finally threw Lin Yaoxie heavily to the ground.

"I hate thinking about things the most, you..."

Suddenly, the sphinx in front of them began to wail. Lin Yaoxie knew that this was a golden opportunity, so he took advantage of the sphinx's inattention and quickly pulled Longkui and Xuejian into the Bagua Stone behind it.

After entering the seventh level of the Demon-Sealing Tower, Lin Yaoxie and the others were still shaken, fearing that the Sphinx might change its mind and chase after them again. Lin Yaoxie led Xue Jian and Long Kui on a frantic run through the seventh level.

After finally seeing no sign of the Sphinx, they found a place to rest.

Xuejian, still shaken, sat on the ground and said:

"I've been running around all day and I'm a little thirsty, so I'm going to find some water."

After a long day of running around without food or water, Lin Yaoxie also felt a bit hungry after Xuejian mentioned it. He took out some dried meat left by the two little demons, Thousand Cups and Ten Thousand Cups, and gave it to Xuejian. He then wandered around to see if he could find some wine.

Although it is a place of eternal imprisonment for demons and lacks food, it is not lacking in water. On each floor of the Demon Locking Tower, as long as you search patiently, you can find a water source that can be drunk by humans or demons.

It turns out that during the reign of Emperor Wu of Liang, most of the alchemists invited to build the Demon-Locking Tower were Taoist and Buddhist disciples. Although these people hated the demons that were causing harm to the world, they also had compassion and believed that Heaven had the virtue of cherishing life. Therefore, when the Demon-Locking Tower was being built, they brought in water.

Lin Yaoxie searched this level for a long time, but not only did he not see a single demon, he didn't even see a single living creature. Although Lin Yaoxie felt curious, he was also worried about Long Kui and Xue Jian.

For the safety of the people, after fetching the water, they went straight back to the previously agreed location.

Xuejian saw Lin Yaoxie return and snatched the bamboo tube from his hand:

“Pah! I told you to go get water, why did you come back drunk?”

Xuejian took a sip and immediately stuck out her tongue because the alcohol was so spicy.

Lin Yaoxiedao:

"It's good enough to find something to drink; there seems to be no water here, only alcohol."

Xuejian reluctantly took a small sip, then went to the side to throw a tantrum, displaying her spoiled (money-grubbing) temper. Hongkui, unable to bear it any longer, argued with Xuejian:

"Did anyone ask you to come along? Mount Shu is a beautiful place with clear waters and lush mountains. What are you doing coming to the Demon Locking Tower by yourself?"

Xuejian stomped her feet in anger and said:

"Who knows what you're up to? Humans and ghosts are different. What if you take this opportunity to harm me?"

Xuejian and Hongkui were locked in a stalemate, and Lin Yaoxie, perplexed by the seventh level of the Demon-Sealing Tower, sought their opinions:

"Don't you guys think this Demon-Sealing Tower is too quiet?"

After Lin Yaoxie's reminder, Longkui and Xuejian realized that this level was indeed very different from the previous two. The previous two levels were surrounded by demons, making it difficult to move. However, this level not only had no demons, but they could also faintly hear echoes when they spoke.

Although Lin Yaoxie was curious, in order to escape the Demon Locking Tower as quickly as possible, he ultimately decided to find the Bagua Stone leading to the next level and leave this place as soon as possible.

Chapter 87 First Encounter with Huan Ye

Lin Yaoxie, along with Xuejian and Longkui, thoroughly searched the seventh floor of the Demon Locking Tower three times. Apart from a large jar in the corner, the entire seventh floor was empty.

"It seems the Bagua Stone is blocked by this jar," Lin Yaoxie finally concluded.

Lin Yaoxie approached the wine jar near the corner of the wall. The jar was of an antique color, and its age was indiscernible. Lin Yaoxie gently tapped the wine jar, and there seemed to be an echo inside.

Lin Yaoxie, skilled and daring, secretly used the Immortal Wind and Cloud Body Technique to reach the altar. The first thing that caught Lin Yaoxie's eye was a Vajra hat. Underneath the Vajra hat, ivory white was faintly visible. That kind of paleness was definitely not the white that human skin could show. It should be the unique color of human bones over many years.

Lin Yaoxie stepped forward, wanting to lift the Vajra Hat to see what was going on, but the Vajra Hat suddenly moved slightly twice, as if trying to lift its head. It didn't move at all, but made a "clanging" sound from time to time.

Lin Yaoxie broke out in a cold sweat. Although he had seen countless demons since entering the world of Xianjian, this was the first time he had ever seen a moving skull.

Lin Yaoxie thought to himself: Oh no, the Demon Locking Tower has actually produced such bizarre creatures as skeleton soldiers, which are only found in Western fantasy worlds.

Lin Yaoxie steeled himself and lifted the Vajra hat, secretly channeling his inner energy into his other hand. He didn't care what it was; he'd give it a solid punch first.

However, a golden light suddenly flashed beneath the 813 Vajra hats, revealing a pair of golden eyes that shone with excitement. Lin Yaoxie was horrified. Although he couldn't see what it was, it was definitely not the so-called skeleton soldier he had imagined.

Without saying a word, Lin Yaoxie threw a punch with all his might. This punch from Lin Yaoxie would be so powerful that even a Great Luo Golden Immortal would probably have to go back to seclusion for three to five years if he took it head-on. However, when Lin Yaoxie threw the punch, he found that it was as if he had hit cotton wool, and it was neutralized by an invisible force.

Then, a strange sound came, like the mournful cry of a dying bird at night, making one feel as if a hundred claws were scratching at one's heart.

Lin Yaoxie composed himself and saw a huge golden owl fly overhead, heading straight towards the water source. Lin Yaoxie recognized the creature; it was called Huanye, and was usually black. This golden Huanye must have at least a thousand years of cultivation.

Lin Yaoxie followed Huanye closely. After Huanye struggled in the water for a while, a flash of golden light appeared, and he transformed into a handsome young man standing in front of Lin Yaoxie.

Lin Yaoxie stepped forward and shouted:

"You audacious monster, surrender now!"

Night Call:

“I’ve heard this sentence (aefd) a thousand and twenty-four times. Don’t worry, I’ll surrender now.”

Huan Ye produced a rope from somewhere and tied himself up.

Looking at the way Huan Ye had tied him up, and then thinking of Xue Jian and Long Kui, Lin Yaoxie couldn't help but say in a serious voice:

"Tie it properly, so that no one will have any ideas."

Huan Ye laughed heartily:

"If I surrender, you can't kill me, can you?"

A moment later, Huan Ye wrapped himself up like a big rice dumpling, twisting three times to the left and three times to the right.

When Xuejian and Longkui arrived, they saw Lin Yaoxie untying Huanye. However, Lin Yaoxie's hands seemed to be larger than before, and it took him a long time to untie the simple ropes.

Xuejian and Longkui saw that there was another person in front of Lin Yaoxie, who was obviously a demon, and they shouted:

"You audacious monster, why don't you..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yaoxie quickly reached out to stop the two. Huan Ye, seeing that two more young girls had arrived, became even more excited:

"You're here to kill me too?"

Before Xuejian and Longkui could speak, Lin Yaoxie quickly returned:

"No...no, we were just passing by."

Lin Yaoxie was still shaken. He had just unleashed a total of sixty-four punches on Huan Ye, each one deadly and relentless, yet the end result was that his hand was swollen like a steamed bun.

However, the monster in front of him was completely unharmed.

Xuejian originally intended to take action against Huanye, but after hearing Lin Yaoxie say this, she stopped herself from speaking.

Seeing that Lin Yaoxie and the others were about to leave, Huan Ye suddenly grabbed Lin Yaoxie's foot, knelt down, and said:

"Please, just kill me."

Lin Yaoxie had witnessed too many life-and-death situations, and he had also begged others to kill him quite a few times, but this was the first time he had ever seen such a despicable and spineless way of begging for death.

Lin Yaoxie looked Huan Ye over and asked:

"You killed all the monsters on this floor?"

Upon hearing Lin Yaoxie's question, Huan Ye's eyes welled up with tears. Although Huan Ye managed to conceal it with a subtle movement, Lin Yaoxie still noticed this detail.

Huan Ye's tone suddenly became indifferent:

"There are no monsters on this floor, only brothers."

Lin Yaoxie had experienced too much, including betrayal, and seeing Huan Ye's expression, he couldn't help but sigh:

"Sometimes, brothers are more terrifying than enemies."

Lin Yaoxie's words stirred up Huan Ye's memories. After a brief understanding, Lin Yaoxie finally realized that the seventh floor was originally like the other floors, filled with demons captured by Shu Mountain.

However, since Huan Ye arrived at the seventh floor, he has integrated all the demons on the floor and plans to build a so-called ideal home in the Demon Locking Tower. No matter whether they are demons or humans, once they reach the seventh floor, everyone is a brother.

Not only that, Huan Ye also plans to integrate all the demons in the Demon Locking Tower, so that they might be able to break out of the tower by working together.

Unfortunately, this good fortune didn't last long. Later, a more powerful demon entered the Demon-Sealing Tower and scoffed at Huan Ye's ideals.

Lin Yaoxie listened to Huan Ye's rambling on and on, feeling that it had nothing to do with him, and couldn't help but interrupt Huan Ye's recollection:

"Is the Bagua stone leading to the next level under that jar?"

Huan Ye nodded. Lin Yaoxie, along with Xue Jian and Long Kui, were about to move the jar and go to the next level when Huan Ye said:

Before you go to the next floor, could you do me a favor?