As Feng Qishi uttered these words in Mu Anxiao's wry smile, he was stunned.
"Mu idiot, what is this thing of yours?"
Mu Anxiao straightened her collar and said, "Yao Ming Zhe."
"Yao Ming Zhe," Feng Qishi's mouth twitched. "This isn't a name you came up with, is it?"
Mu Anxiao glanced at Feng Qishi and said faintly, "No, Hei Feng gave it to me. He said that one shouldn't listen to the words of demon souls, and if there's a cooperative relationship, they should sign and seal. This way, I can save my life."
"How many times have you done it?"
"...." Mu Anxiao smiled. "Your question really makes me a bit dazed."
Feng Qishi asked again, "Is this the first time you've used it?"
"Yes," Mu Anxiao said, deliberately glancing at the house. "The demon souls I've captured in the past ten years have all been quite obedient, so I didn't need to use this."
"What do you think that demon soul was thinking?"
"Who knows what she was thinking? Based on her past behavior, I wouldn't trust her."
Feng Qishi was relieved upon hearing Mu Anxiao's words.
"What are you planning to do next?"
"I'm going to lure them here."
"You're going to let them meet the demon soul?"
"Not exactly meet," Mu Anxiao's eyes were firm. "I'm going to capture them all."
"Aren't you afraid of wasting time today?"
"Hmph, the truth will be revealed soon."
"What do you mean?"
"What I mean is," Mu Anxiao said with confidence, "I suspect the ones using the human souls with demon souls are those five brothel madams."
"What?"
"Didn't you notice?"
"I didn't. I was just worried she would trick you, but," Feng Qishi sighed, "seeing that you have that thing, I'm relieved."
"Then... I'm going."
"Wait," Feng Qishi remembered the red thread she had just mentioned and asked, "Under what circumstances would her red thread turn lighter?"
"When she lies to me."
"Lies?" Feng Qishi uttered the word, thought about the deep red line just now, and said, "Then, it means she hasn't lied to you."
"Who knows," Mu Anxiao shrugged and sniffed the air. "You go watch her. I'm leaving."
Feng Qishi knew he couldn't stop Mu Anxiao and asked, "How long will you be back?"
"I don't know."
"Do you know where they are?"
"I don't know, but I have a way."
"Smell with your nose?"
"I'm not a dog."
"Why don't you usually say that?"
"I..." Mu Anxiao hesitated, then continued unnaturally, "I use my senses. I've never used my nose to smell, so don't talk nonsense."
Feng Qishi couldn't be bothered to argue with Mu Anxiao and said, "I believe your nose."
"You..."
"I won't see you off," Feng Qishi deliberately interrupted, bypassed Mu Anxiao, and walked towards the house.
Mu Anxiao turned to look at Feng Qishi's retreating back, let out a soft哼, turned around, and secretly took out a round disk from her sleeve, muttering, "With this, I should be able to find them."
As she said this, she carefully looked around, and just as she was about to cast a spell, Zhang Yan's voice reached her ears, "Apprentice, you're ignoring my words."
Hearing this, Mu Anxiao froze and said mentally, "Master, just once."
At the same time, Feng Qishi stopped and turned to look at Mu Anxiao, who was sneakily communicating with Zhang Yan. He closed his eyes and eavesdropped on their conversation.
Zhang Yan: "Human souls are the easiest to find."
Mu Anxiao: "How do I find them?"
Zhang Yan: "Their soul aura doesn't have true demonic energy... it's overwhelming."
Mu Anxiao's mouth twitched and she said mentally, "Master, do you think it's drinking? It's overwhelming."
Zhang Yan: "Do you want me to help you?"
Mu Anxiao: "Then I might as well use the round disk to find them."
Zhang Yan: "Demon souls use demonic energy, human souls use soul aura, and those five..."
Mu Anxiao was startled. "How do you know it's five? Did you eavesdrop on me and Feng Qishi again? Master, you're really something."
Zhang Yan sneered. "Who eavesdropped on you?"
Mu Anxiao: "If you didn't listen, how would you know it was five?"
Zhang Yan: "I saw them."
Mu Anxiao: "You... saw them?"
Zhang Yan: "Yes, I've just invented a spell. I can see everything in the demonic forest now. Do you want me to help you, little apprentice?"
Mu Anxiao bowed and smiled. "Yes."
Zhang Yan: "Even if you want to, I won't tell you."
Mu Anxiao's face darkened. "Master, is this funny?"
Zhang Yan laughed heartily twice. "East to west, the demonic energy is denser there, making it easy to find."
Mu Anxiao's mouth twitched. "Denser demonic energy is hard to find."
Zhang Yan: "They are human souls. Their soul aura and demonic energy can't merge. Are you stupid?"
Mu Anxiao suddenly understood. "You mean, their soul aura is mixed with demonic energy. As long as they enter an area with dense demonic energy, their soul aura will... involuntarily reveal itself?"
Zhang Yan: "Yes."
Hearing Zhang Yan's reply, Mu Anxiao chuckled, shaking her shoulders. "Master, aren't you, your apprentice, smart?"
Zhang Yan: "...."
Mu Anxiao frowned. "Master."
Zhang Yan cleared his throat. "You're smart, but it's all thanks to me, your smart master."
Mu Anxiao scoffed inwardly and put away the round disk.
Zhang Yan: "Do a good job, and bring your master some wine when you get back."
Mu Anxiao: "All my money is..."
Zhang Yan: "I'm busy. Protect yourself."
It was always like this. Whenever Mu Anxiao mentioned money, Zhang Yan would dodge.
Mu Anxiao was used to his behavior.
After listening to Zhang Yan's words, Feng Qishi breathed a sigh of relief and turned to walk closer to the house.
Mu Anxiao walked in the opposite direction of Feng Qishi.
Minutes later.
Feng Qishi entered the house and looked at the green-clothed woman sitting on the ground with a tired expression. "What's wrong?"
"I just wanted to go out and see you, but," the green-clothed woman looked up at Feng Qishi, "I was beaten back."
"Did you touch it?" Feng Qishi pointed at the blue light.
The green-clothed woman nodded.
Then, Feng Qishi took a step forward and reached out to touch the blue light, when the green-clothed woman exclaimed, "Don't move, you'll get hurt."
Feng Qishi: "...." He calmly glanced at the green-clothed woman, gently placed his hand on the blue light, and said, "It's fine."
"Why?"
"What's wrong?" Feng Qishi lowered his hand.
The green-clothed woman said, "I heard that only the owner of a soul sword's light can touch it. Other than that, no demon, immortal, or human can touch it. But you..." She stood up with difficulty and pointed at Feng Qishi, "You touched it."
Feng Qishi: "I've been authorized."
"Authorized?" The green-clothed woman didn't understand Feng Qishi's words.
Feng Qishi couldn't be bothered to explain to the green-clothed woman, saying, "You should rest well. They'll be here soon."
"Who?" The green-clothed woman didn't react for a moment.