Wan Sha: "Afraid."
For decades, Mu An Xiao had been scorned by all sorts of people, immortals, demons, and monsters.
In other words, she was already infamous throughout the world.
Naturally, Wan Sha's words meant nothing to her.
And now, she simply found Wan Sha displeasing.
"..."
Seeing Mu An Xiao remain silent, Wan Sha chuckled, "As expected, you're afraid. Think about it, after you die, you'll be infamous, and then..."
"If I die, even if I'm infamous, it will have nothing to do with me."
"How can it have nothing to do with you?"
"I'll have a new life, and then I'll have a new name. I won't even know who Mu An Xiao is."
"You..."
"What about me? Am I wrong?"
"You'll never have that chance. I'll scatter your soul to the winds."
Mu An Xiao: "..." There was no fear in her eyes; instead, she was calm.
"Afraid."
"Afraid." Mu An Xiao smiled, thinking that the Soul Sword had gone to Feng Qi Shi. Feng Qi Shi would surely save her then, and death was simply impossible.
"If you're afraid, why are you smiling?"
"Smiling in the face of life and death, should I cry?"
"You..."
"..." Mu An Xiao lowered her head. "I'm thirsty."
Wan Sha: "May you die of thirst."
Mu An Xiao pursed her lips. "..." She looked up and glanced at A Xia and Gu Xiao.
On the other side.
The Soul Sword circled around Feng Qi Shi.
Seeing this, Feng Qi Shi was also surprised. "Soul Sword, why are you here?"
"..." The Soul Sword continued to circle Feng Qi Shi.
Piao stood beside Feng Qi Shi, casting spells while watching the Soul Sword. "It's absorbing the demonic energy from the gate."
"What?" Feng Qi Shi glanced at Piao, then focused his gaze on the Soul Sword.
Soul Sword: "..." It stopped.
Piao retracted his hand and took a step back. "You go ahead."
Chen: "Why did you stop moving?"
Piao turned and walked towards Chen. "The Soul Sword won't let me move."
"You can understand its sword intent."
"I don't understand what you're saying?"
"..." Chen's mouth twitched.
As for why Piao could understand the Soul Sword's meaning?
It was because the Soul Sword had been hitting his hand. He realized from this action that the Soul Sword thought he was in the way.
So, to avoid being hit, he interpreted the Soul Sword's meaning.
Of course, he wouldn't tell Chen.
Feng Qi Shi: "..." He stared quietly at the Soul Sword and asked, "Where is Mu Xiaizi?"
Soul Sword: "..."
"I'm asking you!" Feng Qi Shi was anxious.
Chen: "It can't speak, can it?"
Upon hearing this, Feng Qi Shi realized he was talking to a wall and closed his mouth.
Inside the shop.
Xiao Zeng and the others looked at the faint blue light with astonishment, and then, feeling the oppressive aura within the light, they all trembled in fear.
Xiao Zeng was held tightly in his adult's arms, but his heart never stopped believing in Feng Qi Shi.
Lin Yan: "Master, hold on." He took a step forward.
Piao glanced at Lin Yan. "..."
Seeing Piao looking at him, Lin Yan quickly withdrew his gaze from Feng Qi Shi.
Then, Piao walked in front of Lin Yan. "You're very afraid of me."
Lin Yan: "..." He lowered his head.
Piao: "It seems so." As he spoke, he reached out and placed his hand on Lin Yan's shoulder.
Lin Yan trembled and looked down at Piao's hand. "..."
Before this, no one here knew about demon souls or devils.
At that time, Piao interacted with them so freely.
In a short period, because of the demon soul, they all knew of their existence. This was something Piao hadn't anticipated, especially seeing Lin Yan's fear of him now, which made him uncomfortable.
"If I weren't a devil, would you still be afraid of me?"
Hearing this, Lin Yan slowly looked up at Piao. "You kill people?"
"I..." Piao's eyes darkened. "I used to, but not anymore."
Used to?
To Lin Yan, this was also a source of fear.
So, he quickly took a step back and lowered his head.
Seeing this, Piao's eyes darkened.
Chen, seeing Lin Yan's fear of Piao, glanced at Piao and said, "He's not as terrifying as you think."
Hearing this, Lin Yan looked up at Chen. "..."
Chen: "When you used to bully those beggars, did you ever think about how detestable you were?"
Lin Yan: "I haven't harmed anyone?"
"You haven't harmed anyone, but you've hurt their psychology. They are afraid when they see you."
"I..."
"Everyone has a past. Anyone can change, and he is no different." Chen glanced at Piao.
Piao looked down at Chen, who was speaking up for him, and smiled with relief.
Chen didn't see Piao's smile; instead, she fixed her gaze on Lin Yan's face.
Lin Yan cautiously glanced at Piao, remembering how Piao had helped, protected, and saved Chen a while ago. He gathered his courage and looked at Piao. "You don't mind that I took over your home?"
Piao: "If it were in the past, and you didn't let me go home, I would be angry. But now," he smiled, "I'm not."
Piao's change surprised everyone.
Especially Lin Yan, who seemed startled.
In his memory, Piao was someone who rarely smiled and always had a stern face. Now, seeing his open smile, Lin Yan said, "You've changed."
Piao: "People can change, and I want to change too. Don't you think I look like someone?"
"Who?"
"Xiang." Piao tilted his chin up.
Lin Yan, prompted by Piao's words, thought for a moment and said, "It's... her." He pointed at Chen.
Chen: "..." She knew this wasn't the answer Piao wanted, so she deliberately shifted her gaze.
"Thinking."
Lin Yan forced a laugh. "I can't think of..."
Suddenly, Piao's eyes widened, and he exclaimed loudly, "Xiang!"
From start to finish, Mu An Xiao was the one who loved to stare and scare Lin Yan the most. So, when Piao shouted that name, he immediately thought of Mu An Xiao!
Upon hearing this, Piao laughed. "Do you think she and I would match?" he raised an eyebrow.
Lin Yan: "..." He chuckled dryly.
Normally, one Mu An Xiao threatening him was enough. Now, with Piao as well, he found it terrifying.
But if he didn't answer, given Piao's personality, he would surely threaten him like Mu An Xiao.
Helplessly, he smiled and said, "Yes."
"Is he suitable to be my disciple?"
"Uh..." Lin Yan truly didn't know how to respond to this question.
Chen heard this and said, "Piao, they've already refused you."
Hearing this, Piao glanced at Chen. "Refused? I believe Mu An Xiao will become my disciple."
Chen shook her head slightly. "I don't think so. They already have a master."
Piao: "I..."
"A melon forced to be twisted doesn't taste sweet."
Hearing this, Piao frowned, turned around, and looked at Feng Qi Shi, who was walking over with the Soul Sword. "Are you alright?"
"Yes, thanks to it." Feng Qi Shi held up the Soul Sword.