Pig Demon!
Jiang Yuechu's heart sank abruptly.
The Pig Demon leading the group scratched its crotch and complained, "Big Brother, Father is too much! He said he was bringing us out for training, but what happened? That old man had all the fun killing by himself, and neither of us brothers even touched a piece of human skin!"
The other Pig Demon snorted in agreement, "Exactly! The meat of those dead two-legged sheep is cold, and the blood has congealed. What's the point of eating them?" It licked its tusks.
"We have to try our luck on this Official Road. We're bound to run into some living ones. Eating them alive is the real pleasure!" The two chatted as if no one else was present, seemingly ignoring the crowd completely.
Until the leading Pig Demon's gaze inadvertently swept over."Huh?"
On the Official Road, the fleeing commoners were scared Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering upon seeing this scene. They scrambled away, only regretting that their parents hadn't given them two more legs.
Yet, this woman remained seated on her horse, motionless.And that look... was aloof, as if she were viewing them like two beasts.Demons hated this kind of look the most.
They considered themselves the predators of the world, viewing humans as pigs and sheep, with the right to kill or spare them as they pleased
.But this woman before them, a mere Blood Meal that they deemed utterly weak, dared to look at them with the eyes one uses for livestock.
The next second, monstrous rage erupted.
"Seeking death!"Two stout figures charged over like meat projectiles, stirring up a foul, fishy wind.But the moment they moved, Jiang Yuechu moved too.
She quickly flipped off her horse, the Horizontal Sabre at her waist already unsheathed.
*Clang—*
The Sabre Chime was clear and resonant.
Green Cliff Returning Shadow was it not just a Boxing Technique?. But this was reality, so why abide by so many Rules And Restrictions?
Applying Martial Arts Moves flexibly was the correct principle.
Furthermore, this boxing technique originally focused on Footwork, like a wolf traveling along a cliff face, constantly shifting left and right.
Coupled with the Talent bonus of Wolf Travels a Thousand Li, her speed was already far superior to the past.
"Where is she?!"The two Pig Demons felt their vision blur, and the woman's trace was lost.
"Behind you." A cold voice sounded, seemingly right against its nape.
The Pig Demon stiffened all over, the Bristles on its neck standing up straight.
It didn't even have time to turn its head.A streak of bright Sabre Light, like a fierce tiger raising its claw, slashed across fiercely.
*Pfft!*
A massive pig head shot into the sky, still bearing a look of astonishment.Hot Demon Blood sprayed several feet high from the cavity, like a fountain.
"..."
On the Official Road, silence instantly fell.
The other Pig Demon was scared Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering upon seeing this, and without thinking, turned and fled.But it had only run two steps.
The figure holding the sabre was already blocking its path.
Jiang Yuechu performed a Sabre Flourish, the tip pointing diagonally towards the ground, a drop of blood sliding down the sharp edge.
"Why run?" The gleaming edge flashed bright sabre light scaring the Pig Demon.
"You... you..." The Pig Demon was so terrified its legs were trembling, unable to speak clearly.
Jiang Yuechu looked at it indifferently, and the Sabre Edge suddenly lifted.
Her dark hair and the bright Sabre Body gave her a strange sense of deterrence at this moment.
"Now, it's your turn."
"Spare... spare me!" The Pig Demon plopped onto the ground, kneeling.
"My father is a Bone Resonance Great Demon. If you kill me, he won't let you off!"
Jiang Yuechu was slightly surprised. "Bone Resonance, huh..."
The Pig Demon looked up, its face full of hope.
*Pfft.*
The Sabre Edge entered through the Crown Of The Head, splitting the skull and sinking right down to the hilt.
Jiang Yuechu gripped the Sabre Hilt and twisted hard.
The Pig Demon's body twitched twice, then fell straight down, lifeless.
The fleeing commoners all stared blankly at the scene, mouths agape.
The two Demons, who were fierce and arrogant just moments ago...Were gone... just like that?
Who exactly is this girl?!
Jiang Yuechu slowly pulled the sabre out of the Pig Demon's head and wiped the blood off on the tattered clothes it was wearing.
[Killed a Hearing the String Creature, gained thirty years of Dao Cultivation.]
[Killed a Hearing the String Creature, gained thirty years of Dao Cultivation.]
The System Prompt Sounds rang out continuously in her mind.
Jiang Yuechu glanced at the sixty years of newly credited Dao Cultivation on the Panel, feeling no ripple in her heart.
[Dao Cultivation: One hundred and eighty years.]
As expected, they were Trash.There wasn't even a prompt for inclusion.She curled her lip and returned the sabre to its sheath
.However, she suddenly felt that the current feeling... was really quite good.Once upon a time, she was the one trembling in front of a Tiger Demon.
But now, Demons in the Hearing the String were no different from Worthless Chickens And Dogs before her.
After a moment.
It was still the Old Man whom Jiang Yuechu had asked for directions who reacted first."Thank you, Heroine, for saving our lives! Thank you, Heroine!"
"Heroine, we will never forget your Great Kindness And Virtue!"With a rustle, a large number of commoners knelt down on the Official Road, all kowtowing in gratitude.
Jiang Yuechu felt a little uncomfortable with the Display, frowned, and waved her hand."Alright, hurry up and go. This place is not suitable for long stays."
Hearing this, everyone felt as if they had Received A Great Pardon. They climbed up, expressing endless thanks, helping the old and supporting the young, continuing their flight without looking back.
Jiang Yuechu did not immediately remount her horse.Her gaze fell upon the two massive Pig Demon Corpses.
Breaking through from Hearing the String to Bone Resonance requires vast amounts of Heaven And Earth Treasure, or... Demon Devil Flesh And Blood as a guide, to ignite the Qi and blood and charge through the barrier in one go.Demon Devil Flesh And Blood... Jiang Yuechu's expression turned a bit strange.
How should this Stuff be used?
She walked over to one Pig Demon Corpse, extended her boot, and kicked the fat Belly. The texture felt quite bouncy.
Could it be... she had to eat it?
Thinking of this, after a moment of hesitation, Jiang Yuechu finally made up her mind.
Upholding the fine tradition from before her Transmigration—never wasting a drop of cola—she turned around and shouted toward the Refugee Group that hadn't gone far.
"Old man!"The Old Man was startled by the sound and nervously turned his head. "Heroine... do you have any other instructions?"
"Lend me a Rope."
"...Huh?"The Old Man was confused but didn't dare ask more. He quickly untied a Hemp Rope used for tying things from his luggage and respectfully handed it over.
Jiang Yuechu took the Rope and said thank you.Then, under the astonished gaze of the crowd, she walked over to the two Pig Demon Corpses and tied one end of the Rope to each of their Hind Hooves.
After finishing all this, she flipped onto her horse, hooked the other end of the Rope onto the Saddle, and shook the Reins.
"Giddy up."The horse started moving, dragging the two massive Pig Demon Corpses, leaving two deep drag marks on the Yellow Earth Official Road, and continued slowly toward the direction of the City
...------------------------------------------------- Night.------------------------------------
The Crescent Moon hung like a hook in the sky, illuminating the boundless wilderness below.On the Official Road, a dozen Riders were kicking up dust, traveling in silence.
The people on horseback were all dressed in Tight Black Clothes With Red Patterns, their expressions solemn.
Even the horses beneath them were different from Ordinary Horses.Their whole bodies were covered in ink-black fur, but their eyes glowed with Red Light in the darkness, showing no fatigue as they ran, and the breath they exhaled from their mouths and noses carried a slight heat.
"Whoa—"The young man leading the group pulled the Reins, and the colt beneath him whinnied, slowly coming to a stop.
He pulled out a Waterskin from his chest, twisted it open, took a gulp, and handed it to the middle-aged man beside him."Brother Xu Nian, have some water."
The man called Brother Xu was about forty years old, his face showing Signs Of Hardship.
He took the Waterskin and also took a gulp."The Red-Eyed Colt's Pace is truly fast. At this pace, we'll reach Jincheng County in three more days."
The young man wiped his mouth, his tone carrying a hint of emotion.
Xu Nian heard this and scoffed."Fast? What use is being fast?"He tossed the Waterskin back.
"In this World, the speed at which Demons and Devils kill people is much faster than ours."The young man's expression froze, the slight ease on his face completely vanishing, leaving only silence.
Xu Nian patted his shoulder. "Let's go. Don't think about it. If we arrive a day earlier, perhaps we can save a few more people."
"Giddy up!"With a low shout, the dozen Red-Eyed Colts once again stretched their four hooves, piercing the night, galloping toward the County Seat that was already occupied by Demons and Devils.