The Journey of Immortal Cultivation
Chapter 226 - 144 Finally Free_2

Chapter 226: Chapter 144 Finally Free_2

She couldn’t help but feel panic and sweat soaked her back. Changtian now knew her like the back of his hand, and preempted her anxiety by saying: "Ning Xiaoxian, where is your composure?"

His voice carried the weight of Divine Power, like a basin of cool spring water poured down on a hot day, immediately calming her agitated mind.

Indeed, under the tree just two feet away from her rested the Great Demon! Although its limbs were limp, its hearing and sense of smell were intact. Any slight abnormality in her heartbeat, breathing, or even a couple of extra drops of sweat would raise its suspicions!

A journey of a hundred miles is half-complete at ninety miles. Ning Xiaoxian, having barely made it this far, must not falter at the last hurdle! She surreptitiously regulated the breath throughout her body.

It was then that Miluo finally extended his hand and said: "Let me see it." His demonic power was profound, and by this time he had mostly recovered, daring to stretch out his hand without trembling.

Da Zi offered it up with the utmost respect. Miluo poured the Soul Reviving Guide onto his palm and observed it intently. After a thorough sniff, he exclaimed: "Indeed, it’s a fine elixir! If it can repair the Divine Soul, its value would indeed be priceless!"

His words seemed to carry a deeper meaning, as his subordinates fell into a silent reticence, with no one daring to respond.

"Continue the investigation into the girl’s whereabouts. She certainly didn’t just fall from the sky into Rock City. I want to know where she came from, where she intends to go, and the likely means by which she might leave Feng Province. Otherwise, the more mysterious she is, the more likely she is to be an unstable factor in the pursuit of Wen Liangyu."

His subordinates quickly acknowledged the command.

But Ning Xiaoxian’s heart was suspended in mid-air. Miluo made it clear that he would not let the matter rest. Fengtian Prefecture must be a vast place; if he were to start searching to the east, it wouldn’t be long before all her details were recorded and laid out on Miluo’s desk. By then, her life would be in danger, and she might even implicate everyone she knew.

There was silence once more before he stood up somewhat desolately: "It’s getting late, time to head back."

The Bat Demon that had transformed into a large bird meekly lay on the ground, using its wings to form steps. After he stepped on, the other demons slowly climbed up behind him, not daring to step even a bit beyond the prescribed boundary.

It was only then that Miluo cast a faint glance at Ning Xiaoxian. The curiosity and interest that had once appeared in his eyes while he was with Ning Xiaoxian earlier that day had vanished, leaving behind only indifference and cruelty, which involuntarily made her shiver.

Perhaps, this was the true face of the Great Demon Miluo?

The giant bird flapped its wings, causing a whirlwind of flying sand and stones. She stepped back to avoid being affected, but then she heard a mockingly amused voice: "You did well." It paused before adding, "If you want to pretend to be afraid of me, remember to have a faster heartbeat and more rapid breathing next time. I might actually believe you."

It was Miluo’s voice!

Fox-like and suspicious by nature, he had long noticed her anomalies. Was this to say, he had extended his favor to her once again?

She abruptly looked up. Miluo’s expression was still icy, but he turned his head to say a few words to Da Zi, who quickly nodded.

Even though the bird’s wings were generating a strong wind, her keen hearing still made out Miluo’s words: "Let her go."

She was finally safe!

The huge bird took flight, gaining speed quickly, and in ten breaths, it turned into a small black dot on the horizon.

In this vast world, she was finally free and unbounded once again. Ning Xiaoxian didn’t mind the hard pebbles on the riverbank; she just lay down to relax her body and mind. She closed her eyes, savoring the hard-earned taste of freedom.

Heaven knows how much torment she had been through in the past few hours? A Great Demon was always by her side, and moreover, one that planned to turn Manfeng Prefecture upside down in search of Wen Liangyu and herself. At times when fear was expected, she had to feign fear; when panic was warranted, she had to simulate it; when innocence was necessary, she had to play the part of the pitiable; she had to perform without overdoing it, lest she was truly taken back as the Imperial Chef.

The fine line and control required in all this truly wracked her brains. Thinking of Miluo’s last words, "next time"? She hoped never to see him again in this lifetime!

In this world, survival for the weak is indeed not easy.

In this game of cat and mouse, the "mouse" is temporarily ahead, but until the end, who knows what the final outcome will be?

She imitated Miluo, scooped up a handful of river water to wash her face, feeling the rare coolness, and then caught a pufferfish. It was specifically requested by Changtian. She was skilled, and catching a clumsy fish was nothing difficult.

Finally, she looked around, confirmed that there were no other people around but herself, the little bat demon, and a few horses, before she slipped into the God Demon Prison.

As for Miluo, he stood erect on the flying giant bird, his very silhouette emanating a deadly aura, clearly in a foul mood. Who would believe that just half an hour ago he had been rendered utterly immobile by toxins? His subordinates instinctively stood back, staying at least four feet away from him.

A day and a half of pursuit had only led to finding the convoy, and frustratingly, due to a series of mistakes, the Spiritual Tea seedling was destroyed. Whoever could secretly obtain the seeds still on Wen Liangyu would gain a substantial advantage in strength.

The fury in his heart had raged when he had the seedling in hand. According to his usual temperament, none of the creatures present would have survived, yet he ended up sparing "Li Mengxue" and two children, and even took her with him for a while.

He could not quite identify his own thoughts. Perhaps it was like how some humans enjoyed adopting kittens or puppies; even if you questioned them thoroughly, they could not tell you why they liked them. Some things, some feelings, are indeed indescribable and inexplicable. (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and Monthly Tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to continue reading.)