At the same time, the white-robed rabbit spirit opened the door.
"Hello," said the dog-headed demon with a smile.
Startled by the sudden appearance of the dog head, the white-robed rabbit spirit took half a step back and asked in a trembling voice, "Who are you?"
"I am here to help, invited by your Rabbit Queen," the dog-headed demon said gently.
Mu Anxiao thought to herself: Rabbit Queen, why don't they call her a bunny girl, how laughable. With that thought, she shot another glare at the minor demon, number three, who was holding her arm.
Number three minor demon was also intimidated by Mu Anxiao's gaze and turned his face away.
Mu Anxiao let out a soft snort.
Ahead, the white-robed rabbit spirit smiled, "To help?"
"Can we come in now?" the dog-headed demon asked.
"Yes," the white-robed rabbit spirit nodded, then pushed past the dog-headed demon to peer at Mu Anxiao, whose mouth was gagged with a stone, saying, "This is a human."
"Yes," the dog-headed demon nodded.
"We don't like humans. This gift," the white-robed rabbit spirit misunderstood, looking up at the dog-headed demon, "our Rabbit Queen will not accept it."
"Don't misunderstand, this is my prey, not a gift for your Rabbit Queen," the dog-headed demon explained.
The white-robed rabbit spirit breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Is that so? Then she cannot come in."
"Why?" the dog-headed demon asked, not understanding.
"Because our Rabbit Queen hates the scent of humans the most. She..."
"She carries immortal energy," the dog-headed demon interrupted.
"That won't do either," the white-robed rabbit spirit shook her head.
"This..." The dog-headed demon didn't want to offend the rabbit spirit before him, so he compromised, "Alright then."
"Boss, you're not going to let me and him..." The number two minor demon glanced at the number three minor demon standing on Mu Anxiao's other side and said, "watch this guy together, are you?"
Hearing this, Mu Anxiao shot a sidelong glare at the number two minor demon.
The number two minor demon covered his mouth.
The dog-headed demon glanced at Mu Anxiao and said, "Why are you afraid of her? She's just a waste."
Mu Anxiao's eyes widened.
The dog-headed demon didn't step on Mu Anxiao at all, saying, "Alright, you two keep an eye on her. We'll leave first."
"Boss..."
"Stop talking," the number three minor demon interrupted the number two minor demon's plea.
Immediately, the number two minor demon swallowed the words at the tip of his tongue and, along with the number three minor demon, led Mu Anxiao back down the steps.
The white-robed rabbit spirit stepped forward and closed the door.
The number two minor demon looked at Mu Anxiao and gave an awkward smile.
The number three minor demon glanced at Mu Anxiao and asked, "Why should we be afraid of her?"
"I don't know," the number two minor demon shook his head.
The number three minor demon pouted and remained silent.
Mu Anxiao rolled her eyes and began to inhale through her nose, but on the fifth breath, she found it difficult to breathe.
Seeing this, the number two minor demon's eyes widened, and he asked, "What's wrong?"
Mu Anxiao started rolling her eyes, her face turning red.
"Is she suffocating?" the number three minor demon asked.
Mu Anxiao nodded unnaturally.
The number two minor demon said, "If she dies, will her soul come back to deal with us?"
"Soul..." the number three minor demon repeated, quickly reaching out and removing the stone gagging Mu Anxiao's mouth, saying, "There."
Mu Anxiao gasped for breath and said, "Damn, that was suffocating."
"Don't talk," the number two minor demon said sternly.
Mu Anxiao turned her head and stared coldly at the number two minor demon, saying, "What's wrong with me talking? I'm uncomfortable, is that not allowed?"
"I didn't say you couldn't be uncomfortable, but don't talk. It's too noisy," the number two minor demon said uncomfortably.
"Only you talking isn't noisy," Mu Anxiao glared at the number two minor demon, then turned her gaze to the number three minor demon's face, clicked her tongue, and said, "What bad luck." With that, she looked back ahead.
"Are we ugly?" the number three minor demon couldn't help but ask.
"Uglier than your boss, definitely," Mu Anxiao said deliberately.
"Really?" The number three minor demon liked hearing Mu Anxiao say this and asked.
Mu Anxiao nodded vigorously: "Yes. No matter what, you are human-faced. He..." she pouted, "is not human-faced."
"Don't talk to her," the number two minor demon said, bending over and looking at the number three minor demon.
Upon hearing this, the number three minor demon pursed his lips.
Mu Anxiao gave the number two minor demon a sidelong glance and said, "As expected, a lackey."
"What did you say?" the number two minor demon straightened up and asked unhappily.
"I heard you, why are you asking again," Mu Anxiao scanned the number two minor demon, then turned her gaze back ahead.
"I heard, but," the number two minor demon's eyes flickered, "can't I just ask again?"
"No," Mu Anxiao said coldly.
The number two minor demon was speechless.
Inside the Xiuxian Gate...
Shi Yi, to prevent being captured again, reluctantly removed the mask from his face and, relying on his memory, walked to the back courtyard.
"It's just ahead," Feng Qishi said, holding Hong Yan tightly.
"Mm," Shi Yi turned his head and nodded at Feng Qishi. Then, the moment he looked back, the dog-headed demon happened to walk towards him. Shi Yi quickly moved aside.
The dog-headed demon happened to see Shi Yi, smiled, and said, "Sensible." He then passed Shi Yi and walked forward.
Shi Yi lowered his head and chuckled dryly.
Feng Qishi, watching the dog-headed demon's imposing demeanor, frowned and said, "Not good."
"What's wrong?" the green-robed man asked.
"Mu Anxiao must have been discovered by them," Feng Qishi said calmly.
"Discovered," the green-robed man repeated, his expression immediately becoming anxious, "Senior Brother, she's been discovered, and you're still so calm. Hurry, let's go."
"It's fine. The demons behind him are all foolish demons," Feng Qishi said calmly, looking at Shi Yi who was staring at him, "Why are you looking at me? Let's go."
"Okay," Shi Yi nodded, and just as he was about to move, the white-robed rabbit spirit appeared before him.
"Who are you?"
"Oh," Shi Yi lowered his head, his heart beginning to feel uneasy, "I'm the helper who gave you carrots just now."
"Why aren't you wearing your mask?" the white-robed rabbit spirit asked, looking at Shi Yi.
Shi Yi covered his mouth with his hand and said, looking up, "I was kicked out."
"You're leaving?" the white-robed rabbit spirit asked.
Shi Yi nodded, then took out the remaining carrots from his sleeve and handed them to the white-robed rabbit spirit, saying, "Here, have them."
"Thank you," the white-robed rabbit spirit said excitedly, reaching out to take the carrots and stepping aside, "You can go."
"Okay," Shi Yi replied, glancing cautiously at Feng Qishi and the green-robed man beside him, then stepped past the white-robed rabbit spirit and quickly walked towards the entrance.
Outside the Xiuxian Gate, Mu Anxiao sat on the ground, looking dejectedly at the demon rope binding her hands, and said, "My hands are done for. Can you untie me?"
"I only removed the stone from your mouth because I was afraid you would suffocate. Don't push your luck," the number two minor demon said arrogantly, pointing at Mu Anxiao.
Mu Anxiao scoffed and said, "You just wait."