A great adventure in the world of immortal cultivation

Xiaocao: Those who betray their friends and family for money will naturally face a bad end. All the valuables in the tunnel have been possessed by me with demonic seeds. With enough contact, they will naturally become my puppets. As for what happens next... I'm sure you, Sister Jeanne, already know.

KP: Finally, after telling the whole truth, Xiao Cao looked up at Jeanne and smiled.

Xiaocao: This is my story.

Joan of Arc: ...

"Sister Jeanne, what are you going to do now?"

036 Let’s stop here (day 15)

Xiao Huohuo: ...(numb)

Han Buli: ...(numb)

Romeo: ...

Jeanne: ...(Ma)

KP: Seeing Joan of Arc standing silently, Xiaocao was not in a hurry. He lowered his head and continued to look at the roots in the blood pool. At this time, they were slightly thicker than before.

Xiaocao: It will take about two hours to absorb all the flesh and blood here. By then, my strength will be further improved.

KP: After saying that, Xiao Cao turned to look at Jeanne and smiled.

Xiaocao: So, Sister Jeanne, have you made up your mind? Are you going to give up now, or stop me?

Joan of Arc: (takes a deep breath) ...What's the difference?

Xiaocao: If Sister Jeanne can stop here for the sake of our friendship, Xiaocao will not make things difficult for you. You can still return to the sect safely. Of course, this will have to wait until I absorb all this flesh and blood and leave Jiping Village.

Joan of Arc: What about my companions?

Xiaocao: They...can’t.

KP: When mentioning Romeo and the other two, Xiaocao frowned slightly, with a look of disgust on his face.

Xiaocao: Sister Zhende, don't be fooled by their appearance. All men are bad! Especially that big guy. The way he looked at me was exactly the same as Li Quezi's... So let Xiaocao get rid of them all. It will be a good thing for you, Sister Zhende.

Romeo: Huh?

Han Buli: Oh, he’s dead. It’s all your fault. Please.

Xiao Huohuo: Born Lao Luo.

Joan of Arc: (Takes a deep breath) Perhaps, as you said, Xiaocao, the three of them are not exactly upright gentlemen. But in this world, I can trust them unconditionally.

KP: Hearing your answer, Xiaocao frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes, but there was still a faint smile on his face.

Xiaocao: What if I really want them to die?

Han Buli: She is jealous, she is jealous.

Joan of Arc: You have your choice, and I have mine.

Xiaocao: So, Sister Jeanne, have you made your choice?

Jeanne: My choice...

(Sighs, then shows the Huang Jing Sword)

Joan of Arc: Sorry, Xiaocao, that’s all.

KP: Seeing you slowly and firmly raise your sword, the smile on Xiaocao's face finally disappeared, turning into three parts sadness and seven parts coldness.

Xiaocao: I thought that at least Sister Jeanne could understand me... So you decided to become my enemy in order to avenge the villagers of Jiping Village?

Joan of Arc: No, those villagers deserved it. They participated in this crime actively or passively, and now they are dying here. They can't blame anyone.

Xiaocao: Is that because of those three bastard men above?

Joan of Arc: No, they are indeed my important partners, but even without my help, I believe they can successfully overcome the crisis.

Xiao Huohuo: Yes, is that so? (feeling guilty)

Han Buli: We will win. (Significant)

KP: Jeanne’s repeated denials made Xiaocao’s eyes more suspicious.

Xiaocao: Why is that?

Joan of Arc: ...Because I don't want to see you make the same mistake again, Xiaocao.

Xiaocao: I am not wrong!

Joan of Arc: No, you are wrong, but it’s not your fault. You were just forced to take the wrong path and then you couldn’t stop!

Xiaocao: ...You obviously haven't experienced anything, so don't pretend to know everything!

KP: Xiaocao's voice began to become sharp, and Jeanne could feel the obvious hostility coming.

Joan of Arc: You are right. Without having experienced the pain you have gone through, Xiaocao, no matter what I say now, I will only appear to be a selfish and rational person.

Xiaocao: ...

Jeanne: But it's precisely because I wasn't directly involved that I can be a fair spectator, isn't it?... Actually, Xiaocao, you've already sensed that your mind has lost control. Revenge on the villagers who committed crimes is your legitimate right, but your desire for revenge is clearly no longer limited to this small, quiet village. Are you certain that you are now Xiaocao, possessing the power of the wood demon, or the wood demon possessing Xiaocao's memories?

Xiaocao: I...

Joan of Arc: You are now willing to kill even people like Xiao Huohuo who have good intentions towards you. If I let you go today, your hands will definitely be stained with more blood and sins, and you will live forever without seeing the light of day, and eventually die at the hands of a monk... Is this the ending you want, Xiaocao?

Xiaocao: I...no...stop talking!

Joan of Arc: I don't want to see such a tragic ending, so I want to stop you here, Xiaocao, before you completely lose your humanity!

Xiao Cao: I told you to shut up!!!

KP: Joan of Arc, please give me some advice on how to talk.

Joan of Arc: Talk skills, 13/50, success.

KP: Then, Joan of Arc's sharp words, as precise as a scalpel, shook Xiaocao's heart. Amidst her angry roar, Xiaocao's face was full of pain and struggle. She covered her head with her hands, her body hunched over, and her breathing became increasingly heavy.

Xiaocao: Yes, Sister Jeanne, you are right. I can’t stop anymore... So, please, Sister Jeanne, please move aside. I don’t want to hurt you.

Joan of Arc: I'm sorry, Xiaocao, I can't give in.

Xiaocao: Really?

KP: Crawling on the ground, Xiaocao raised his head, and two lines of tears slowly slid down his completely distorted smiling face.

Xiaocao (Wood Demon): Then please die!

……

KP: Fight back!

KP: Xiaocao's realm is equivalent to the fourth level of Qi Refining, but he is affected by Jeanne's words and is shaken. The level suppression judgment of this battle is reduced by 10%.

Xiao Huohuo: Come on, sister, I'm counting on you. (Heart shape)

Han Buli: We will win! (meaningful)

KP: Round 1. Order of attack: Jeanne d'Arc > Xiaocao.

Joan of Arc: I took a deep breath, calmed my mind, and then swung my sword at the grass.

Joan of Arc: Swordsmanship, 77/50, failed.

KP: Although she had made sufficient mental preparation, when facing the familiar thin figure in front of her, Joan of Arc's sword could not help but slow down by three points, and was dodged by Xiaocao who dodged backwards.

Xiaocao: Bloodthorn Curse, 20/50, success.

KP: Xiaocao dodged and retreated to the edge of the blood pool. With a wave of her little hand, several roots shot out from the pool, twisted into a bloody spear in mid-air, and flew towards Joan of Arc.

Joan of Arc: Cone of Ice counter, 95/(71-10), failed.

贞德HP：17-【1d5：2】-5=10

KP: With a short sound of breaking through the air, the spear left an inch-long wound on Jeanne's side. Blood splattered everywhere, making the fishy and sweet smell in the air even more intense.

KP: Xiaocao waved her little hand and retracted the spear. Then she stretched out her tiny tongue and licked the blood on the tip of the spear, an intoxicated expression on her face.

Xiaocao: Blood... Hehe, Sister Jeanne’s blood is indeed different from those of mortals.

Romeo: How lustful.

Xiao Huohuo: It seems a little...

Joan of Arc: Shut up, I'm getting serious!

037 Demon Slayer (Day 15)

KP: Round 2.

Joan of Arc: I use hemostatic ointment.

贞德HP：10+【1d5：4】+5=19（max）

KP: I took out the hemostatic ointment from my bag and applied it to the wound. The cool feeling seeped into my skin, and the pain in Joan of Arc gradually disappeared.

Xiaocao: Blood Whip, 91/50, failed.

KP: Xiaocao pulled out a thorny vine whip from the pool of blood. The next second, the long whip was swung out through the wind, but Joan of Arc, who was prepared, dodged it sideways.

Xiaocao: Hehehe, stop struggling, Sister Jeanne. Come and merge with Xiaocao. It will definitely feel comfortable.

KP: A silver bell-like laugh sounded, and the pain and struggle on Xiaocao's face were gone, leaving only an empty smile without consciousness.

Romeo: No, I can’t help it, brothers, I really like this.

Xiao Huohuo: Damn, just hold it in!

KP: On the ground, Romeo, who was struggling with the giant willow, suddenly twitched, and the next second he was knocked away by the oncoming tree roots.

Romeo: Damn!

Han Buli: So Xiaocao is completely controlled by the wood demon?

Xiao Huohuo: I guess so, poor kid...

Joan of Arc: ...At least I can take action with less psychological burden.

……

KP: Round three.

Joan of Arc: Swordsmanship, 32/50, success.

Gold spiritual root bonus, 57/(70-10), success.

Xiaocao: Blood Whip confrontation, 72/50, failed.

小草HP：40-（【1d3：2】+【1d5：5】）x1.3*1.3=29

KP: After a brief standoff, the two sides engaged in close combat again. This time, the confusion was gone from Jeanne's eyes. Her Huangjing dagger slashed through Xiaocao's ribs, leaving a wound several inches deep. However, no blood seeped out from the wound, only the pale flesh curled outward like bark, a rather eerie sight.

Xiaocao: Sister Jeanne, you hurt me.

KP: Xiaocao frowned and complained a little, then waved her little hand, and the thorn spear in the blood pool suddenly flew out.

Xiaocao: Bloodthorn Curse, 30/50, success.

Joan of Arc: Cone of Ice counter, 1/(71-10), great success.

Water spirit root bonus, 53/(80-10), success.

Xiao Huohuo:?

Han Buli:?

Romeo:?

KP: Damage doubled on critical success.

小草HP：29-【3d5：5、3、4】x1.3x2+【1d5：1】+5=7

KP: So, having learned from the previous failure, facing the spear attacking again, Joan of Arc condensed her sword finger, and three ice cones quickly formed to meet it. The first ice cone hit the tip of the spear at a clever angle, causing it to deviate from its trajectory. Then the two ice cones shot straight at the defenseless grass and pierced through it.

Xiaocao: Ouch...it hurts, it hurts so much!