At the banquet, the village chief suddenly asked.
"Where do you plan to go after you leave here, girl?"
"I wander the four seas, I can go wherever I please."
Hearing this, the village chief felt a little more at ease.
After the banquet, people gradually dispersed.
The village chief suddenly said.
"Girl, this time, you drove away the subordinates of the Mountain Summoning King for us.
We are truly grateful.
However, as long as the Mountain Summoning King is here, we will not have peace.
I see that you have courage and wisdom, so I dare to ask you to help us eliminate this great menace.
We would be most grateful."
Saying this, he was about to kneel.
I quickly helped him up.
"Elder, what are you doing?"
The village chief sighed and said.
"The Mountain Summoning King has great magical powers, and ordinary people are no match for him.
Only you, girl, can eliminate him."
After a moment of thought, I had an answer and agreed immediately.
"Elder, you don't need to worry, leave this matter to me. Where is that monster now?"
"It's on the mountain behind this place, there's a mountain stronghold.
At the entrance of the stronghold, there is a sign that reads 'Que Shui Zhai'.
There are also sentry soldiers standing guard."
"Alright, I will definitely drive him out."
Hearing me say this, the elder was extremely excited and was about to kneel again.
I quickly pulled him up, and the elder said gratefully.
"If you can truly drive away that villain, girl.
You will have saved the lives of all the hundred or so villagers, young and old.
We will build a temple to worship you and offer sacrifices to you at all times."
Hearing this, I suddenly imagined.
That I would be enshrined in a temple and worshipped as an immortal before I even died.
I quickly shook my head, thinking that building a temple for someone not yet dead would shorten my lifespan.
I hurriedly refused.
"No, no, in life, one should do more good deeds.
Now that I have the chance to come here and meet you all.
Since I have the ability, I naturally must help you escape from suffering."
Upon hearing this, the village chief was even more grateful.
"You are truly a good person, girl. That Mountain Summoning King has immense magical power and many subordinates.
Shall I send some villagers to accompany you?"
I waved my hand and said.
"No, no, I can do it alone."
"If that is the case, then I entrust this matter to you, miss."
Saying this, he bowed again.
I confidently promised.
"Don't worry, it's on me."
I looked at the dark sky, but my heart was restless.
My heart was filled with passion, vowing to protect the peace of this region.
As soon as I said this.
"I've decided, I'll go up the mountain now.
I can eliminate the villain faster and protect everyone's safety."
The village chief looked at the dark night and was very worried, saying.
"Are you going now? Perhaps it would be better to go after daylight tomorrow."
I shook my head, my heart already filled with passion.
"No need, I'll go now. I want to resolve the problem as quickly as possible."
Seeing my determination, the village chief did not try to stop me further, only saying.
"Miss, please be careful on your way up the mountain this time."
Saying this, he turned to his wife and said.
"Old woman, bring the lamp."
The village chief's wife nodded slightly, then went into the house, took out an oil lamp, and handed it to me.
The elder said.
"Girl, since you are going now, it is dark on the mountain, and it is easy to get lost.
Take this oil lamp with you, it will help you on your journey."
I took the oil lamp and thanked him.
"Thank you, elders. I'm leaving."
The village chief's wife and the village chief said in unison.
"Thank you, girl."
"You're welcome."
Since I had promised the elder, I set off for the back mountain that very night.
Following a small path, I went all the way up the mountain.
After walking for a short while, I came to a fork in the road.
I immediately became confused, regretting coming too hastily and not asking for clear directions.
So I stood at the crossroads and began to pick and choose.
Finally, my choice fell on the right side, and I headed in that direction.
In my confusion, I followed that path and walked into a depression filled with water.
Seeing that the path ahead had disappeared, I thought I had taken the wrong turn and was about to go back.
Suddenly, a soft, delicate voice rang out.
"Miss, are you lost?"
Hearing the voice, it sounded like a woman's.
I turned around and saw a woman with a graceful figure, her movements exuding a hint of allure.
She was wearing a light pink, form-fitting dress, and her hair was styled in a bun resembling a long bread.
Seeing someone, I asked her.
"Oh, I am indeed lost. Do you know how to get to the Mountain Summoning?"
"Mountain Summoning?"
She sized me up slightly and thought to herself.
"The Mountain Summoning, isn't that the territory of the Mountain Summoning King? What is this young girl doing there?
Her body emanates such a strong chill, could she be an even more powerful demon than the Mountain Summoning King?
I must get to know her better."
Thinking this, she said.
"Oh, I know that place. The Mountain Summoning is still more than ten li from here.
However, it is already late, and if you want to travel, it will be difficult to reach it in a short time.
There are many forks in the road, and you are unfamiliar with the way, so I'm afraid you'll get lost again.
How about this, why don't you stay with me for now, and I'll personally escort you there tomorrow?"
What she said was not wrong. I was unfamiliar with the way, and I was afraid that even if I rushed, I wouldn't know if it was the Mountain Summoning.
It was rare for someone to offer to escort me, so I decided to follow her suggestion and travel tomorrow.
So I said.
"Then thank you, miss."
"Mm, follow me."
I followed her into the depression. Strangely, the small path that was there before had ended.
But now, a stone path had appeared out of nowhere, standing in the water.
I was a little surprised, but I didn't think much of it.
After passing through the depression and entering a mountain forest, a small wooden house suddenly appeared.
The woman said.
"This is my home. If you don't mind, please stay here, miss."
"How could I mind? May I ask your name, miss?"
Only then did I remember to ask her name.
The woman said.
"My name is Xi Yu. I should be a few years older than you."
"Oh, then I should call you sister. My name is Liu Mu Ye."
"Liu Mu Ye, what a peculiar name."
When my name was mentioned, I couldn't help but feel a bit proud and started to praise myself.
"My family told me that a wise master gave me this name, meaning to dominate the four directions.
But I am just a weak woman, how could I have such great ability."
"I guess that wise master was not mistaken. I think you are someone who can accomplish great things."
"If only that were true."
"Alright, come in quickly."
"Mm."
Saying this, she pushed open the door with both hands and walked in, and I followed.
Unlike the homes of ordinary villagers, it was a simple scene.
She lit a kerosene lamp, and the entire room instantly became bright.
She led me to the room on the left, where there was an empty bed.
She said.
"Sister Mu Ye, you can sleep here tonight.
This was originally my bed, but I later cleared it out to be a guest room."
"Thank you, Sister Xi."
"Alright, hurry up and sleep. I'll take you to the Mountain Summoning tomorrow."
"Thank you, sister."
After saying this, she smiled slightly, then left the room and went back to her own room to sleep.
I took off my shoes, climbed onto the bed, and lay down. I felt a bit regretful.
I shouldn't have been so arrogant. Arrogance easily leads to mistakes. Next time, I must be more careful.
Thinking this, I turned my head, covered the oil lamp with a black cloth, and slowly fell asleep.
Seeing that the light in the room was extinguished, the woman knew that the person had fallen asleep.
So she secretly came to the door and pressed her ear against it, wanting to hear what was happening inside.
However, it was quiet, with no sound at all. She smiled slightly, thinking she had to wait a little longer.
As she waited, the night grew deep and exceptionally quiet.
Seeing that the time was right, she came to the door again, gently entered the room.
She came to the bedside, looked at the person lying on the bed, and a smile appeared on her face again. She thought to herself.
"I see this woman has an extraordinary demeanor and an icy aura.
She also seems simple-minded and carefree, likely a descendant of a great demon.
Perfect, my cultivation has been hindered, and perhaps eating her will bring some benefit."
Thinking this, she slowly opened her mouth, revealing two long fangs.
I got up and threw a handful of dirt at her.
She suddenly became flustered, quickly retreated a few steps, and said in horror.
"You! You! You! You're not asleep?"
I laughed heartily and told her why I wasn't asleep.
"I knew you were going to attack me, which is why I didn't sleep."
"How did you find out?"
"It was so obvious, who wouldn't notice? First of all, how could a woman like you live in the wilderness?
Secondly, you are dressed so well, yet live so simply. Isn't this a trap to lure me in?
So, I played along to see what you were up to."
At this point, she relaxed considerably, stopped pretending, and said directly.
"You do have some skills. I originally wanted to eat you and let you die a quick death.
I didn't expect you to force my hand."
"Eat me? Hahaha, I'm afraid you don't have the ability."
"Arrogant fool, take this!"
Saying this, she gathered energy in her hands and sent out several water columns.
I quickly dodged them. She leaped into the air, pulled a sword from the water, and thrust it at me.
I sidestepped and kicked it away.
She landed on her feet, then pulled out a few poisonous needles from her waist and threw them at me.
I dodged them by rolling, kicked a stool towards her.
She dodged it with a slight lean, then transformed into a large green snake and charged at me.
I was startled.
"Damn, I didn't expect you to be a snake."
In my panic, she coiled around me, rendering me unable to move.
I had to ask the Ten Thousand Ghost King for help. Just as I was about to speak.
The large snake was unable to bear the cold aura emanating from my body. It suddenly loosened its grip and transformed back into human form.
"I didn't expect your cold aura to be so powerful. Even I, who am accustomed to cold water, find it unbearable."
Hearing her say this, I became even more reckless and said smugly.
"Haha, how about that? Do you still want to eat me? If you're not afraid of death, then come at me."
Seeing my arrogance, she became somewhat angry and pointed at me, saying.
"Don't get cocky, I'll eat you."
Saying this, she transformed into a large snake again and pounced.
A flash of inspiration struck me. I dodged to the side, grabbed the oil lamp, and removed the black cloth covering it.
Instantly, a bright light was revealed and shone upon her.
The oil lamp shattered, and flames burst out, splashing onto her with the lamp oil.
In an instant, her body was engulfed in raging flames.
The large snake let out a painful howl, thrashing around and desperately fleeing out the door.
I watched from behind and laughed triumphantly.
"Hahaha, see? This is the consequence of wanting to eat me. Let's see if you dare again."
After driving away the snake, the surrounding magical formations were also dispelled.
What had appeared to be a proper thatched hut turned into a patch of wild grass.
I looked at the darkness around me and then at the sky, thinking it would be dawn in a while.
Guessing that she would not have the time to bother with me now.
So I leisurely lay down on the grass, waiting for dawn.
Unknowingly, I had fallen asleep. When I woke up, the sun was already high in the sky.
I slowly got up, rubbed my eyes, and said.
"When did the sky get bright? I didn't feel anything."
I stretched and continued on my way.
This time, the path was clear, a single track leading into the mountains.
After walking for a long time, I became confused again, not knowing which mountain was the Mountain Summoning.
So I had to stop and think that all sorts of monsters and spirits had become sentient here.
Even the trees and stones should have become sentient.
So, like an idiot, I squatted by the roadside and asked the stone.
"Little stone, do you know how to get to the Mountain Summoning?"
Seeing that it didn't speak, I concluded that it hadn't become sentient.
So I asked the tree.
"Big brother tree, do you know how to get to the Mountain Summoning?"
It also didn't speak, so it seemed this tree hadn't become sentient either.
I had to ask the little grass.
"Little grass, little grass, do you know how to get to the Mountain Summoning?"
A gust of wind blew, slightly bending the grass roots and pointing forward.
I felt that this was its guidance.
So I said.
"Thank you, little grass. I'm leaving."
And so I walked forward with great excitement.
A small, snow-white rabbit watched from behind for a long time.
It felt that the person in front seemed a bit strange, but it didn't know what she was doing.
So it secretly followed her.
After walking for a long time, until the sun set behind the mountains, I still didn't know if I had reached the Mountain Summoning.
I could only stop helplessly and look at the large mountain in front of me, saying.
"Could this be the Mountain Summoning? It looks a bit short, so it shouldn't be.
It must be this one. It has very few trees, so it definitely isn't.
Where is the Mountain Summoning?"
The little rabbit that had been following me all along finally heard clearly that the person in front was looking for directions.
So it called out.
"Are you looking for directions?"
Hearing someone speak, I quickly replied.
"Yes, yes, I am looking for directions."
I turned around, but there was no one there. I immediately felt puzzled and asked myself.
"Where did the person go?"
"I'm here."
Hearing the voice, I saw the little rabbit hopping and darting out from the grass.
Seeing that it was a cute little demon, I teased it.
"What? Do you want to eat me too?"
She looked confused and said speechlessly.
"Who wants to eat you? Do you want to ask for directions or not? If not, I'm leaving."
Seeing that she was about to leave, I quickly said.
"Ask, ask, ask. Do you know how to get to the Mountain Summoning?"
"Mountain Summoning?"
Upon hearing this word, she became a little scared.
"Mountain Summoning? That's the territory of the Mountain Summoning King. She has boundless magical power. I advise you not to go."
"Since you're not bad, I'll tell you. I'm here to eliminate the harm for you."
"Eliminate harm?"
"Yes, if he's gone, you can all live in peace."
She looked completely disbelieving.
"That Mountain Summoning King can fight a hundred on his own. No one can defeat her.
You look skinny and weak, with no strength to even lift a chicken. You should just give up."
Seeing that she looked down on me, I said.
"Alas, don't underestimate my small frame. I'm not soft when I fight."
"Really? Do you have to go?"
"I must."
"Alright then, I'll tell you. Go east, there's a turn, keep going right.
You'll reach a valley, and the first thing you see, facing the sun, is the Mountain Summoning."
"Thank you."
"You'd better escape, and I can help you find a good place to bury you."
"Hahaha, that won't happen. Wait for my return."
Knowing the way, I bid farewell to the little rabbit and headed towards the Mountain Summoning.