Chapter 215: Chapter 214
"Are you really planning to take on the Black Mountain Demon?"
Yan Chi Xia couldn't help but ask, "The Black Mountain Demon is a spirit that has cultivated for tens of thousands of years, formed from an entire mountain, with great power and influence even in the underworld. It is the king among demons, feared even by the underworld deities! How do you think you can kill it?"
Chen Ye did not doubt Yan Chi Xia's words.
In the original story, Yan Chi Xia's Xuan Yuan Sword only managed to slay a fragment of the Black Mountain Demon. In the third installment of *A Chinese Ghost Story*, the true form of the Black Mountain Demon reappears as a massive and terrifying mountain.
Chen Ye's plan was to storm Wangsi City, kill countless demons and spirits under the Black Mountain Demon's command, and rack up as much Yin energy as possible.
As for whether he could actually kill the Black Mountain Demon, he wasn't too concerned.
"I want to give it a try!"
Chen Ye began to use his disguise skill, feigning a righteous and solemn demeanor as he said, "I've heard that the Black Mountain Demon has brought calamity upon the land, committing heinous crimes. So, I want to eradicate it and bring peace to the people!"
Yan Chi Xia: "..."
He felt that the young man before him was just a naive fool.
"You have a sincere heart, and I shouldn't discourage you, but the Black Mountain Demon is truly terrifying. It's not something you can handle!"
Chen Ye suddenly said, "Big beard, how about we make a bet? I noticed your sword is quite impressive. If I manage to kill the Black Mountain Demon, how about you give it to me?"
Yan Chi Xia was taken aback and couldn't help but scold, "You brat, you've got a good eye. This sword is a priceless treasure... but if you can really kill the Black Mountain Demon, what's the harm in giving it to you?"
"Alright! It's a deal!"
Chen Ye laughed heartily. "Big beard, I'm going to deal with that old tree demon first, then find a way to open the entrance to Wangsi City. After that, you can take me to challenge the Black Mountain Demon!"
Yan Chi Xia couldn't help but say, "That old hag is not easy to deal with either. Its true form is a thousand-year-old tree demon that has absorbed the pure Yang essence of countless men, making its power boundless. Even I'm not confident I can defeat it..."
"Wait for my news!"
Chen Ye didn't bother to say more, leaving that sentence behind as he turned and walked away.
The long night was ahead—perfect for demons and spirits to run rampant...
...
After leaving Lan Ruo Temple, Chen Ye didn't go far.
He came to a remote wilderness, caught a wild rabbit with his mental power, chopped down some dry branches, and lit a campfire, planning to roast the rabbit.
As for how he started the fire?
Either Thor's hammer or the Mark VII could easily light it.
The fire blazed brightly!
This was intentional on Chen Ye's part, hoping to attract a female ghost to come to him.
Just as the rabbit was nearly roasted and Chen Ye was about to eat, he suddenly heard the sound of a zither in the distance.
In the middle of the night, in the wilderness, someone playing the zither?
Anyone with a brain would know something was wrong!
Only someone as foolish as Ning Cai Chen would fall for that.
Chen Ye knew this was a ghost's method of luring him, so he picked up the roast meat, eating as he walked toward the sound of the zither.
A moment later.
Following the sound, Chen Ye arrived at a riverside.
By the river stood a pavilion.
Inside the pavilion, a beautiful young woman in snow-white clothing was leisurely playing the zither.
The young woman appeared to be about eighteen or nineteen years old, with flowing long hair and delicate features. Her brows were like distant mountains, her eyes like stars and moon, her skin smooth and radiant—she was truly a sight to behold.
Beautiful!
So beautiful, she seemed like a maiden from a painting!!
Even Chen Ye couldn't help but admire her beauty, a beauty that could truly make one's heart flutter.
No wonder Ning Cai Chen couldn't believe she was a ghost when he first saw her.
Indeed, Nie Xiao Qian's beauty was unparalleled.
Yes, the young woman playing the zither before him was none other than Nie Xiao Qian.
How convenient—Chen Ye was just looking for her...
...
A moment later.
After Nie Xiao Qian finished playing her tune, Chen Ye immediately clapped and praised her, saying, "That was lovely. I may not understand music, but I think it sounded wonderful!"
Nie Xiao Qian pretended to notice Chen Ye just then, looking startled as she displayed a pitiful and frightened expression.
"Who are you? How... how did you get here?"
Of course, this was just Nie Xiao Qian's act...
She had served her grandmother for many years, luring countless strong men to feed her. When it came to seducing men, she was even more skilled than those girls in the brothels!
Normally, whenever she showed this panicked and helpless demeanor, the men would always lose control and pounce on her.
But today... something was different!
Nie Xiao Qian waited for a long time, but Chen Ye didn't make a move. She couldn't help but look up at him.
She saw the handsome young man in front of her just smiling at her, without a trace of lust in his eyes.
Nie Xiao Qian thought to herself: Could this man be a blockhead who doesn't understand women?
Thinking this, she suddenly pretended to trip, her clothes catching on a nearby branch...
With a rip, her clothing tore, exposing a large patch of skin.
"Ah!"
She cried out in alarm, hurriedly covering herself, while secretly observing Chen Ye.
But Chen Ye continued to smile as if he were watching a play.
He was indeed watching a play—watching Nie Xiao Qian's performance!!
To be honest, Nie Xiao Qian's acting was superb. If Chen Ye hadn't known the plot and knew she was a ghost, even he might have been deceived.
Seeing that Nie Xiao Qian was working so hard on her act, Chen Ye finally couldn't help but say, "Miss Xiao Qian, aren't you tired after performing for so long? Would you like to take a break?"
Hearing Chen Ye call out her name directly, Nie Xiao Qian's face suddenly changed color.
"Who are you, really?"
If it weren't for the strong life force Chen Ye emanated, Nie Xiao Qian would have thought he was another ghost.
"Me?" Chen Ye smiled and said, "Miss Xiao Qian, I'm here to save you!"
"Save me?"
Nie Xiao Qian sneered, "How exactly do you plan to save me, sir?"
It was clear she didn't believe him!!
Chen Ye then said, "Miss Xiao Qian, I know your remains are suppressed by the thousand-year-old tree demon, and you are forced to harm others against your will. If you tell me where that old demon's true form is, I can help you escape and let you reincarnate."
Now, Nie Xiao Qian was genuinely shocked.
"Who... who exactly are you?" she stammered.
"What's wrong? Does Miss Xiao Qian still not trust me?"
Chen Ye's gaze fell on Nie Xiao Qian's slender ankle, where a string of bells was tied.
Having seen the original story, Chen Ye knew that these bells were used to summon the thousand-year-old tree demon.
Whenever a victim was caught, Nie Xiao Qian would ring the bells to call her grandmother to devour the victim's essence.
With a wave of Chen Ye's hand, the bells around Nie Xiao Qian's ankle flew into his hand, controlled by his mental power.
"Sir! Don't touch those!!"
Nie Xiao Qian was horrified and tried to stop him, but it was too late..
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