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Although drinking Xiaopu's blood made me feel quite uncomfortable, I couldn't deny that a refreshing sensation spread throughout my body, making me feel much better. In just a moment, I had mostly recovered.
"Master, how do you feel?" Little Pink shrank down to the size of an ordinary butterfly and landed on my shoulder.
"Much better... By the way, Little Pink, do you have any news about Mosang? Why can't I sense him upon returning this time?"
It didn't make sense. As soon as I entered the Underworld, Little Pink was able to sense me immediately; Mosang should have reacted as well.
"I don't know his whereabouts either. That day you suddenly disappeared, and after that, I haven't seen anyone from them."
"Where have you been all this time?"
"I returned to Beast Forest... It seems that it's the only place in the Underworld that hasn't been destroyed by Siyimo," Little Pink said. "Siyimo is openly building a massive army, exterminating families and pursuing those who resist."
"Hmph, how can she not be rampant?! Now the power of the Demon Clan and the demon race is entirely in her hands, and she has colluded with the Demon Lord. Aside from the beast races being too scattered and volatile for her to control at the moment, most of the other groups of demons, monsters, and ghosts have already been subdued by her."
"Master, are you saying that the Demon Lord has also appeared?!"
"That's right. He is currently wreaking havoc in the human realm, likely trying to coordinate with Siyimo to unify the three realms."
"...Master, has the Demon Lord really appeared?" Little Pink asked hesitantly.
"Yes, but I've heard from others that he is injured and seems not to have fully recovered yet. So he is rampantly absorbing Soul Energy in the human realm, causing countless deaths!"
As I spoke, I noticed that Little Pink's expression grew increasingly worse, its wings drooping as it stared blankly at Ground.
"Little Pink?" I called softly.
"I'm fine... Master, I'm going to rest for a bit."
"Alright, go ahead."
As soon as the words left my mouth, Little Pink immediately vanished back into my body, silent as if it had fallen into a deep sleep.
Seeing this sudden change, could it be that something happened between Little Pink and that Demon Lord?
It felt like shock, sadness, and perhaps a hint of disappointment... Only Little Pink knows whether it's hatred or resentment, but since it doesn't want to talk about it, I won't pry.
Regardless, the Demon Lord and Siyimo have committed heinous acts and spread Plague in the Human Realm; their ultimate fate will not change.
I must eliminate them with my own hands.
"Xi Meng, I—" Xiaopu hesitated and interrupted my thoughts.
I instinctively looked at Xiaopu's arm and was surprised to see that it had healed! I didn't expect the Spirit Cat Clan to be such an excellent remedy for wounds!
Seeing that Xiaopu had been silent for a while, I suddenly understood and smiled, "Let's have everyone tidy up; we need to leave here as soon as possible."
"Okay, I'll go do that," Xiaopu nodded and left, looking grateful.
The battle had just ended, and it was clearly not the right time to urge them to leave. However, if more of Siyimo's people appeared here, escaping would not be so easy next time. Xiaopu was anxious about this.
If one has the ability, who wouldn't want to continue living? In this cold and ruthless place, especially as a clan leader, the responsibility is heavy. Faced with those Little Dolls who have yet to break free from their mother’s grasp, how could one not feel urgency?
There are no absolute good or bad people. If it weren't for my friendship with Xiaopu, she would appear the same in my eyes; she would also devour the inner cores of weaker alien races, indistinguishable from others. Therefore, there is no need for justice here, nor will there be any hypocrisy. What matters is strength; there is only a distinction between the strong and the weak. Perhaps this is one reason I like it here…
Soon, the clan members were gathered again in an open area not far from the village entrance, still marked by the traces of the recent battle, which made me feel a wave of fear.
The clan members looked back at this place where they had lived for generations…
Xiaopu bit her lip tightly, tears glistening in her eyes, equally reluctant. But there was no choice; they could no longer stay here.
"We—are leaving." With Xiaopu's command, the clan members slowly followed us toward the village entrance.
"One day, I will reclaim everything that belongs to the Spirit Cat Clan!"
The quiet little village echoed with Xiaopu's shout, mixed with many sobs of farewell.
Yes, everything we lost will eventually be returned by Siyimo.
When I looked at Xiaopu, she was also looking at me. We nodded solemnly to each other; this vow will be fulfilled one day.
…
I thought of only one place that could shelter the Spirit Cat Clan. In the underworld, it is considered a very special race, protected by a certain power that Siyimo's people could never breach.
Holy Spirit Village
Looking at the three large characters "Holy Spirit Village" in the distance, I finally breathed a sigh of relief.
That's right, this is the place. The power of the divine realm naturally conflicts with Siyimo, and it won't be easy to break through and reclaim this area.
"The family of White Soul is right here. Although the people in this village are a bit cold, don't worry; overall, they are good people and won't make things difficult for you." I reassured the small group of one hundred and seven who seemed a bit apprehensive.
Sigh, having been out of touch with the outside world for a long time and just facing a life-and-death battle, it's no wonder they feel so uneasy.
"Xi Meng, is it okay?" Xiaopu leaned closer to me, linking her arm with mine.
"Of course." I gently patted her arm to signal her to relax.
...
"Hello, I am Xi Meng. I need to see White Clan Leader; please inform them," I said to one of the guards at the entrance.
"Holy Spirit Village does not receive outsiders," the guard replied coldly, his eyes warily scanning our group not far away.
"I know White Clan Leader and have important matters to discuss." Since there are rules in place and I was asking for a favor, I couldn't just barge in; I had to continue explaining politely.
"...Wait a moment." The guard scrutinized me several times, furrowing his brow as if deep in thought. After hesitating for a moment, he still did not refuse again.
He exchanged glances with his companion and then disappeared from the village entrance. The remaining guard became even more cautious, watching our every move.
I smiled at him lightly, helping everyone relax a bit.
...
"Second Young Master, they are right there." Soon, a voice came through.
I looked up and heard a loud shout, "Is it you?!"
"Yes, it's me," I replied with a smile. Although I wasn't sure how Bai Zhan's temper was these days, his loud voice seemed unchanged!
"You... you're actually still alive!"
I was taken aback. Did he think I was dead? Where should I even start explaining?
"Let's go inside and talk... These are all my friends. The Spirit Extinguishing Clan has very few members left, and we would like to borrow a place from you first."
"Alright, come in!" Bai Zhan responded readily, showing no hesitation.
A sizable group entered Holy Spirit Village, attracting the attention of many villagers. I thought to myself that these people probably hadn't seen any outsiders in a long time.
Under the watchful eyes of the villagers in Holy Spirit Village, the Spirit Cat Clan appeared somewhat reserved, though some of the little cats were eager to explore.
"Having so many people all at once makes it difficult to arrange them in Bai Residence. How about I find them a place here first, and then we can go to Bai Residence to discuss things in detail later?"
I glanced at Xiaopu and saw she had no objections. I nodded to Bai Zhan and said, "Alright, thank you."
Bai Zhan scratched his head somewhat apologetically, explaining to the villagers beside him. Then a few more villagers joined, leading the Spirit Cat Clan members in a certain direction.
I held onto Xiaopu, who did not leave with the others, her eyes filled with worry as she watched her kin depart.
"It's okay," I said.
As we continued through the streets, my confusion grew. During my last stay, I had hardly seen so many villagers around; now, there were quite a few people outside. Children were playing together, and many adults were chatting occasionally... it seemed much livelier, radiating a slight warmth.
Bai Zhan seemed to notice my serious confusion and laughed heartily while elegantly waving his sleeves, yet he said nothing more. However, his laughter sounded much more cheerful.
Xiaopu gazed thoughtfully at the scene before her, her face showing sadness. She turned her head and continued walking alongside us.
"Goddess—"
"It's the Goddess!"
"The Goddess has returned—!"
More and more villagers gathered around us, smiling and greeting me.
I awkwardly glanced at Bai Zhan, who was smiling even wider. He just watched me standing there awkwardly without saying anything.
"Alright, the Goddess has things to attend to," Bai Zhan said seriously.
Fortunately, he finally spoke up for me... I nodded and smiled at the villagers before quickly following Bai Zhan into Bai Residence.
"Young Master." The old butler, not far from the main door, immediately noticed us.
"Yes." Bai Zhan replied, "Where's Father?"
"In the inner hall." Then he shouted, "Goddess?! You, you—"
"I'm here to discuss something with White Clan Leader, there's no need for you to be nervous," I said with a smile.
"This, this, I'll go report immediately!" He said, then dashed off. Watching him disappear in an instant, I couldn't help but sigh; this old man is still in such good shape...
...
"Goddess." White Clan Leader had been waiting outside the hall, looking at me excitedly.
"White Clan Leader, please just call me Xi Meng," I said apologetically.
"How can that be?! You are the Goddess!"
"I'm just a mortal; you are my elder. It's uncomfortable for me if you keep calling me that."
"Then, Old Man will call you Xi Meng?"
"Yes, that feels much better." I nodded eagerly.
Now that White Soul Village is free from strange beasts and supernatural occurrences, the local customs have gradually improved. Therefore, I really don't need to pretend to be a Goddess or use that identity to change anything.
"Alright, I won't force you. Let's go inside and talk," the White Clan Leader said with a smile.
...
"…This is how it is. The Spirit Cat Clan was nearly wiped out by Siyimo, and with nowhere to hide, Xi Meng had no choice but to take them here on her own accord."
The atmosphere was calm yet serious, and I paid close attention to every expression of the White Clan Leader, feeling somewhat heavy-hearted.
"Damn Siyimo! Because of her, my Fourth Brother's life is uncertain. This debt will be settled sooner or later!" Bai Zhan shouted, breaking the tense atmosphere first.
“…I won’t hide it from you, Xi Meng. I have heard about the situation outside, and I have not given up on rescuing White Soul. However, you know that Holy Spirit Village does not participate in external wars, and this—”
I understood that the Spirit Cat Clan was a hot potato; taking them in would only invite trouble. In such a sensitive period, no one wanted to draw fire upon themselves.
Xiaopu seemed a bit anxious and wanted to say something, but I shook my head to signal him not to speak. I continued, "White Clan Leader, how confident do you feel about rescuing White Soul?"
The White Clan Leader remained silent, so I added, "Do you really think that relying on this unique protective layer here will keep you out of danger? When Siyimo unifies the Underworld, how could she possibly spare any race that hasn't submitted to her? Moreover, this is White Soul's family; would she leave this hidden danger behind?"
"If it weren't for the protection of our ancestors, you would end up like the Spirit Cat Clan—either submit or be exterminated. But we all understand that this protective barrier cannot guarantee the safety of the villagers for generations."
"Now, I need to reorganize a team to awaken the Lord of the Underworld together. If we can't address Xiaopu's greatest concern, how can we set off?"
"At this moment, I'm not trying to drag Holy Spirit Village into this battle. Of course, I don't want more people around me to disappear in this war… I just hope you can temporarily shelter them until this matter is completely resolved. The Spirit Cat Clan will definitely not linger here any longer."
After all, every race needs its own place—a root.
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