The red-clothed female demon soul watched the second evil spirit smile and asked, "What are you laughing at?"
The second evil spirit, with a silly grin, pointed at the red-clothed female demon soul's face and said, "You're not even crying, yet you're wiping your tears. Haha, it's so funny."
Seeing the second evil spirit's goofy demeanor, the red-clothed female demon soul pouted in disdain and stood up.
As she moved, the second evil spirit also stood up and asked, "Why were you injured?"
The red-clothed female demon soul sighed, "I don't know. As soon as I entered here, I was surrounded by a red light. Then, a man's voice came from within the red light. He told me to run. At first, I didn't run, so he turned the red light into a whip and lashed me." She touched her arm as she spoke. "I was surprised that it actually hurt."
The second evil spirit said, "I hurt too, back then." The red-clothed female demon soul's words inadvertently awakened the second evil spirit's memory of becoming an evil spirit. Thinking of that experience, the second evil spirit shivered.
Watching the second evil spirit lost in thought, the red-clothed female demon soul asked softly, "Were you also a demon soul before?"
"Yes, they all were," the second evil spirit replied, turning to glance at the other evil spirits. "We all became evil spirits after our illnesses became terminal and incurable. You are considered fortunate."
"I'm fortunate?" The red-clothed female demon soul pointed to herself, not feeling fortunate at all.
The second evil spirit continued, "We were among the first to encounter that monster. Since the Benefactor appeared, there have been fewer evil spirits. At first, I wondered why, if it was targeted, but then," he glanced at the red-clothed female demon soul, "now I understand. It turns out they were all saved by the Benefactor."
"Is that so," the red-clothed female demon soul said, looking over at the evil spirits.
"Come, I'll take you over there. It's not very safe here." Saying that, he walked ahead.
Without hesitation, the red-clothed female demon soul followed the second evil spirit.
Over there.
Mu Anxiao held a dagger, panting, and looked at You Xian, who was equally breathless opposite her. "I can't fight anymore."
"I definitely can... beat you, you..." You Xian gasped, "If you have the guts, kill me."
Mu Anxiao replied, "I don't have that ability."
"You..."
"We do," the first evil spirit interrupted You Xian and led the evil spirits towards Mu Anxiao.
Upon hearing this, Mu Anxiao quickly turned to look behind her and shouted, "What are you doing? Stop."
Seeing Mu Anxiao's fierce expression, the first evil spirit stopped with the other evil spirits.
Immediately after, the second red-clothed female evil spirit walked to the first evil spirit's side and said, "The Benefactor said if you stop, she will be ours."
Hearing the second red-clothed female evil spirit's words, Mu Anxiao murmured, "Ouyang Ye." Then, thinking about the reason Ouyang Ye became a malevolent spirit, her eyes darkened. She quickly turned back to You Xian and inexplicably yelled, "Scram."
You Xian frowned, "Why should I scram?"
Mu Anxiao, looking at You Xian's seemingly harmless appearance, was angered. "I told you to scram, so scram. Don't you understand me?" As she spoke, she retracted her dagger and conjured her soul sword again.
The evil spirits, afraid of the soul sword, retreated one by one.
You Xian frowned, "You want to kill me."
"Scram," Mu Anxiao shouted again.
Seeing this, You Xian understood Mu Anxiao's actions. She then glanced at the evil spirits again and said, "Mu Anxiao, cooperate with me to kill them. I'll tell my master when I return and get you a reward, how about it?"
"Do you not understand me, or what? I told you to scram, so scram. Why are you talking so much nonsense? Do you really want to be eaten by them?" Mu Anxiao laid it out plainly.
Conversely, You Xian showed no fear. "They can't eat me. My master said she wouldn't let me be in danger."
"Did your master also say that she would come to save you if you encountered danger?" Mu Anxiao said coldly.
You Xian nodded.
"Alright then," Mu Anxiao nodded, retracted her soul sword, turned to look at the evil spirits, and continued, "You want to confront them? Fine, I'll give you the chance." Saying that, she deliberately moved aside.
Ouyang Ye watched the situation, a smug smile playing on his lips.
The red-clothed female demon soul stood beside Ouyang Ye, casting a glance at Mu Anxiao, her eyes widening.
The second evil spirit gave the red-clothed female demon soul a cursory glance and whispered, "Stay here. I'm going over."
The red-clothed female demon soul continued to stare at Mu Anxiao and nodded without speaking.
The second evil spirit followed the red-clothed female demon soul's gaze to Mu Anxiao and whispered, "That woman is called Mu Anxiao." After introducing her, he walked away.
The red-clothed female demon soul glanced at the second evil spirit and decided to find Mu Anxiao later!
Over there, seeing Mu Anxiao move aside, You Xian laughed, "That's great." She then raised her short knife, preparing herself once more.
Immediately, the evil spirits shifted their attention to Mu Anxiao.
The first evil spirit pointed at Mu Anxiao and said, "You'd better not interfere."
Mu Anxiao hesitated for a moment and said, "Three of you go and fight her. The rest, just watch."
"Isn't that unfair? We always eat together," the third evil spirit protested.
Hearing this, Mu Anxiao directly turned her gaze to the third evil spirit's face. "There's a trap over there. If you all go together, you'll fall into it. But, if three evil spirits go, you'll be fine. Of course," she said, "if you want to be captured, then go together."
"..." The third evil spirit was speechless.
Ouyang Ye calmly watched Mu Anxiao's nonsensical expression, gave a soft snort, and looked at the evil spirits who had once again shifted their gaze to his face. "Listen to her."
The evil spirits nodded and then turned back to You Xian.
At the next moment, the first, third, and fifth evil spirits attacked together.
Mu Anxiao watched their agile fighting movements, then looked at You Xian who was fighting them. She sighed, tilted her head back to look upwards, and began to search for Jiong Ye's trace.
Meanwhile, the red-clothed female demon soul glanced at Ouyang Ye, who completely ignored her. She then stepped back, bypassed Ouyang Ye, and cautiously walked towards Mu Anxiao.
Ouyang Ye remained indifferent, continuing to observe the fight.
After a few steps, the red-clothed female demon soul reached Mu Anxiao's side. She then reached out and gently patted Mu Anxiao's shoulder, intentionally remaining silent, planning to surprise her.
To her surprise, Mu Anxiao showed no reaction and continued to look upwards.
Seeing this, the red-clothed female demon soul frowned. She reached out and tapped Mu Anxiao's shoulder again, hesitated, and then spoke, "Mu Anxiao, why aren't you paying attention to me?"
Hearing this, Mu Anxiao snapped back to attention. She lowered her head, looked at the red-clothed female demon soul's face, and exclaimed in surprise, "Yin Ye, why are you... here?"
Yin Ye's eyes darkened as she said, "It's a long story."