620: Chapter 31 Anning Village, Wan Yuzhi

The entrance of Anning Village.

Meng Li and his group descended from the sky, slowly landing on the ground.

The Flying Tiger Jade Beast transformed back into a jade pendant and was recalled into Meng Li's hand.

Hong Kui, Jing Tian, and Xu Changqing each retracted their Flying Swords.

After the Demon Sword returned to its normal size, Hong Kui handed it to Meng Li.

Meng Li glanced at her, reached out to take it, and stored the Demon Sword within his body.

Then, the group walked into the village. Upon entering, they encountered some villagers head-on.

Seeing unfamiliar faces like Meng Li's, the villagers were stunned for a moment, then began to whisper among themselves.

"Outsiders, probably."

"Never seen them, must be."

Before saying much, they scattered as if seeing a plague god.

This situation left Jing Tian, Xu Changqing, and the others completely bewildered.

Meng Li, however, frowned slightly.

He remembered in the original plot, when Jing Tian, Xu Changqing, and the others arrived at Anning Village, the villagers behaved the same way. The reason they were like this was because a bizarre murder case had occurred in Anning Village; specifically, several men had died after having their essence sucked dry at specific times.

The culprit of this matter was Luo Rulie, who had survived a disaster and transformed from a human into a demon.

But Luo Rulie was heavily injured at Pili Hall last time and was captured back by the Tang Clan. If nothing unexpected happened, he should have kicked the bucket. Logically, it shouldn't be the same as the original plot.

Without Luo Rulie causing trouble, the villagers of Anning Village were still acting like the original plot. Could something have changed?

"What's wrong?" Seeing Meng Li frown, Hong Kui asked.

Meng Li shook his head: "Nothing, just feel the villagers' behavior is very strange."

At this time, a villager from another alley in the village came over carrying a bundle of firewood.

Because he was focused on the path, he didn't notice Meng Li and the others.

Seeing this, Xu Changqing, who was closest, stepped forward to ask: "Excuse me, young man..."

Before he could finish, the villager looked up and saw Xu Changqing clearly. Then, as if seeing a ghost, he dropped the firewood and ran.

Xu Changqing was dumbfounded.

Jing Tian glanced at him and remarked: "You have a sword in your hand, of course people are scared. Learn from me and Elder Brother Meng, put it away earlier and it would've been fine."

Xu Changqing shook his head: "No. Anning Village is where the earth spirit pearl is hidden; it shouldn't be like this. Something unusual must have happened here."

Hearing this, Jing Tian brushed off non-existent dust from his shoulder and habitually boasted: "With me, the Savior Hero, here, what are you afraid of?"

Xu Changqing didn't respond because he suddenly smelled a strange fragrance.

Xu Maoshan also smelled it and said: "So fragrant, do you smell a fragrance?"

Meng Li said: "I smell it. Someone should be selling rouge and powder."

Xu Changqing said: "This fragrance is a bit unusual. Let's split up and look for it."

After speaking, he chose the nearby right side.

Meng Li followed the scent to the left.

Jing Tian followed without a word.

Hong Kui, Lan Kui, and Xu Maoshan followed suit.

Tang Xuejian subconsciously wanted to oppose Jing Tian, but after thinking about it, she still trusted Meng Li.

Not long after, Meng Li and the others arrived at a street and saw a beautiful young woman wearing a red flower in her hair and a pink dress, fiddling with some small boxes at a stall.

This beautiful young woman was none other than the fox demon Wan Yuzhi, who lived in seclusion in Anning Village.

Seeing Wan Yuzhi's appearance, Xu Maoshan couldn't help but smile and say to Jing Tian: "Boss, she's so beautiful."

Jing Tian said crossly: "Mao Mao, why do you say everyone is beautiful?"

Xu Maoshan was a bit embarrassed, took another look at Wan Yuzhi, and muttered: "But she really is beautiful."

While talking, the group approached the stall.

Jing Tian sized up Wan Yuzhi and agreed: "She really is quite beautiful."

Seeing this, Tang Xuejian snorted dissatisfiedly: "Pervert!"

Hearing this, Jing Tian subconsciously wanted to argue.

At this time, Wan Yuzhi, who had noticed them, spoke first: "You all look like unfamiliar faces. Are you from out of town?"

Meng Li nodded: "Indeed."

After speaking, he turned and pointed to the rouge and powder on the stall for Hong Kui and Lan Kui: "Take a look, is there anything you like?"

Hong Kui said: "No need, I don't like applying makeup."

Lan Kui said happily: "I'll take a look."

After speaking, she began to carefully select from Wan Yuzhi's stall.

Seeing this, Meng Li curled the corners of his mouth.

Although Hong Kui and Lan Kui's personalities and consciousnesses were independent, they came from the same body.

In Meng Li's eyes, this behavior felt like a classic case of saying no but meaning yes.

So tsundere!

Hong Kui noticed the change in his expression and frowned: "What are you laughing at?"

"Nothing, I just thought of something happy," Meng Li replied casually, then turned to chat with Wan Yuzhi: "On this whole street, why are you the only one with a stall?"

Wan Yuzhi replied: "Life is hard; I earn what I can."

After she finished speaking, Jing Tian pointed at a box of fragrant powder and asked: "The things you sell are quite fragrant. What is it?"

Hearing this, before Wan Yuzhi could introduce it, Lan Kui, who was choosing, smiled and said: "Brother, it's pollen. However, the refining method is very unique, which is why it's so fragrant."

Wan Yuzhi was a bit surprised, then smiled: "You know your stuff, young lady."

Lan Kui gave a reserved smile: "I wouldn't say I know my stuff, just a little bit."

As she spoke, she took two boxes of powder she had selected and turned to Meng Li: "Elder Brother Meng, I've finished choosing. Just these."

Meng Li nodded and paid the price.

Seeing this, Tang Xuejian asked Jing Tian in confusion: "Isn't she your sister? Why is Mr. Meng paying for the things?"

Jing Tian glanced at her and teased: "Guess."

"Guess your head!" Tang Xuejian gave Jing Tian a punch.

Seeing this, Lan Kui frowned slightly.

Hong Kui's face turned cold, a red light flickered in her eyes, and she intended to strike, but her hand was quietly held by Meng Li.

Then, Meng Li's voice sounded in her ear: "They are just a bickering couple. It's normal for them to play around; they won't really hurt each other. You don't need to be too nervous, just get used to it slowly."

Lan Kui's furrowed brow relaxed.

The red light in Hong Kui's eyes flickered and finally faded away.

The thick-skinned Tang Xuejian, Jing Tian, and Xu Maoshan didn't notice.

Wan Yuzhi, who was on the side, noticed it. A hint of thought flashed in her eyes, but she said nothing.

Just then, Xu Changqing found them.

Wan Yuzhi caught sight of him. Seeing his Taoist attire and sharp eyes as he walked towards her, she couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart and hurriedly found an excuse to leave: "Everyone, I have things to do at home, so I'll take my leave now."

After speaking, she left carrying a box of rouge and powder.

Jing Tian was suddenly a bit puzzled: "Why did she just leave like that?"

Xu Maoshan echoed: "Yeah."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jing Tian saw Xu Changqing coming over and immediately realized: "Oh, it's you who scared her away. Even if you want to look at her, you can't just stare like that."

Xu Changqing didn't respond but frowned: "Besides the fragrance of flowers, there's also the musky scent of a fox here."

Hearing this, Jing Tian, Xu Maoshan, and Tang Xuejian were all startled.

Lan Kui also hid behind.

Only Meng Li and Hong Kui remained calm.

After a moment, Tang Xuejian asked: "Could there be a fox here?"

Meng Li said directly: "It's not a fox, it's a fox demon."

"Ah?!"

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