The Immortal Path of the White-Haired Maiden Volume 1 Chapter 105 One Zero Five, Heart Thoughts Differ

  "It can't be said that way," Xiao Yao explained calmly and seriously, without showing any signs of panic due to Huang Mao's suspicion: "The four of you also know that when I first entered the Nameless Island, I was not familiar with this place at all. At the beginning, I followed the four of you into the depths of the island, but got separated from you on the way because of encountering a Void Beast. Then, I encountered the Night of the Full Moon and the Heavenly Jade Thunder, and spent more than half a year in seclusion to recover. As for me, I am not as powerful as the four of you, and after experiencing a series of hardships, I have come to realize the dangers of this place. How could I dare to return openly and boldly from the sky? Isn't that just asking for death? So, rather than saying I got lost, it's more accurate to say that I was trapped."

  The yellow-haired man's eyes slightly sank, and Xiao Yao's words made him temporarily unable to pick out any mistakes. After all, he had also personally verified that the opponent was struck by Yu Lei until half dead. However, in this dangerous inner island, she, a person who had been unconscious for so long, could actually survive without being attacked by any empty beasts, which was somewhat suspicious. Was it really just good luck?

  The four demons fell silent, and Xiao Yao knew they were suspicious and distrustful of him. But the more they were like this, the more he had to be open and honest. So he ignored the malice on their faces and smiled warmly: "Are you four doing a task? I'm also a member of the Vanguard Camp, I wonder if there's anything I can help with?"

  She's no ordinary demon if she can live alone on an isolated island for over two years without any harm.

  The blond-haired demon lord thought for a moment, then made up his mind. His face showed no emotion, and he only said: "We brothers have already completed our mission, and now we are planning to return to the Nameless City. The next mission will be at least half a month later, so you can follow us back to see the leader first."

  It seems that he has acknowledged himself, Xiao Yao's heart moved slightly, and her face revealed a hint of joy: "Then I'll have to trouble you, Daoist friend, to lead the way."

  Compared to Xiao Yao's feigned delight, the other three demons had unusual expressions. Xiong Lao San was even more perplexed as to why his own brother suddenly acknowledged this female demon.

  "Big brother..."

  Just as he was about to speak up and ask for clarification, he caught the yellow-haired demon's warning gaze and reluctantly fell silent.

  Xiao Yao smiled brightly as if she hadn't seen the small movements between a few people, "I don't know when the four of you plan to set off, are we flying or walking?"

  "How long will we be walking?" The yellow-haired demon replied indifferently, "I still hope that fellow Daoist will keep up a bit later and not have another slip-up."

  Xiao Yao smiled and said, "Of course, as long as the four of you are willing to lead, I guarantee that there will be no more mistakes." The implication was that last time it was their fault on purpose, and he himself had no major responsibility.

  The yellow-haired demon let out a cold laugh, and without another word, his body suddenly shook and transformed into a tiger-like creature with long hair and a human face. He spread his hooves and ran towards the sky.

  Xiao Yao stroked her chin and thought to herself: So his true form is a fierce beast! No wonder he looks so ferocious.

  What about the other three demons?

  Here is the translation:

  At this moment, all three demons revealed their true forms. Xiong Lao San was a giant black bear with wings on its back and sharp teeth in its mouth, standing over two meters tall. The dark male demon transformed into a massive blue-headed snake, over 100 meters long, slithering through the air. But what shocked Xiao Yao the most was Hou Lao Er's true form - a silver-haired ape! She had not forgotten how she was beaten by such an ape when she first arrived in the Southern Domain, and it was a brutal beating at that!

  She spread her wings and followed the four demons at a distance, occasionally evaluating their original forms in her mind. At the same time, the four in front were also secretly criticizing her.

  Hou Lao'er flew while occasionally glancing back, "Big brother, that woman still hasn't revealed her true form. Could it be that she really can't transform?"

  There is an unwritten rule among the demon cultivators that when a group of demons fly together, if the leader intends to reveal its true form, unless it's an enemy, all other demons will also reveal their true forms and follow suit as a sign of respect. Keeping human form would be extremely impolite.

  The yellow-haired demon glanced at Xiao Yao, who was following steadily behind with a calm attitude. His eyes flickered, but he didn't say much, only saying in a low voice: "Let her go for now, if it's fake, she'll eventually show her true colors."

  Thus, Hou Lao Er said no more. However, Xiong Lao San still didn't give up and flew to Huang Mao Nan Yao's side to ask the question from before: "Big brother, why did you agree to let her join the Vanguard Camp? Didn't we say that...

  "Shut up!" The yellow-haired demon glared at him fiercely, but his eyes showed no anger, and he said calmly: "This is the master's intention, not something I can decide. If you want to stay, then stay. There are many things happening during this time, maybe you can even help a bit."

  Xiong Lao San still had doubts, but he didn't dare to speak rashly again. He could only return to the Nameless City first and find an appropriate opportunity to ask in detail later.

  Xiao Yao clearly heard the conversation between the four demons from behind. She remembered that the yellow-haired male demon had been very repulsive to her more than two years ago, and even when they first met. What made him suddenly change his mind? Earlier, she asked them if they were on a mission, and they replied that the mission was already completed and they were about to return. However, instead of flying back through the air, they chose to walk on the ground, which contradicted their previous answer when she asked how to get back. It seemed that these four demons had some ulterior motives.

  With no one to hinder him, this flight was extremely smooth and he returned to the Nameless City in less than half a time.

  The four demons first returned to the thatched cottage, but saw a token of transmission from the leader in the house, saying that they should go over once.

  The blond-haired demon's lips curled up coldly as he muttered to himself: "You've arrived quite quickly."

  He then turned to Xiao Yao and said, "Chong Rou Dao friend, last time because of your unclear whereabouts, we waited for over a year without any news, so we reported to the Sect Leader that you had died. This time, since you've come back to life, let's go together to explain things to the Sect Leader."

  Xiao Yao nodded in agreement.

  When she came to the Piaoyu Palace again, she couldn't help but sigh. Originally thought that there would be no more connection with this Zilian Hong Pavilion, who would have thought that fate would play tricks on people, and in just over two years, she returned here again.

  However, due to the powerful aura of the four demons, she was not belittled or humiliated this time. The female demon who came out to open the door had a fearful expression and lowered her head, not daring to be slow, and quickly found someone to report inside, leaving five people in a small courtyard in the mansion to rest for a while.

  In the main hall of the Piaoyu Palace, Kong Bangzhong was indulging in fine wine, watching beautiful women dance, and listening to the report from the messenger. He couldn't help but curve up the corners of his lips, "You're saying that those four demons have arrived, along with the female demon who was reported dead last year? And they are waiting together in the side hall?"

  Having obtained the affirmative answer from the owl, a hint of interest flashed in his eyes, "This is quite interesting. Let these female demons stop for now, and ask the side hall to prepare the curtain, I will go over now."

  After a while, Xiao Yao saw four beautiful maids enter in a line, hang beaded curtains around them, and separate them from the imperial bed above.

  What's going on here? She was momentarily bewildered, but saw the four demons with a look of disdain and an expression that seemed to say "nothing out of the ordinary". Just as she was puzzled, someone reported: "The leader has arrived!"

  But then the pearl curtain slightly moved, and in the blink of an eye, a figure was already sitting on the imperial couch.

  After a moment, a slightly lazy voice came from behind the pearl curtain: "It's been many years since we last met. Are you four doing well?"

  The yellow-haired demon replied calmly: "Thanks to the leader's blessing, we're doing quite well. What is it that you've summoned us for?"

  "How can you say that we are so unfamiliar," said Kong Bangzhuan with a smile, "Can't I invite you over to take a look even if there's nothing going on?"

  The yellow-haired demon felt a wave of nausea, how pretentious! Everyone knows that the leader of the gang loves beautiful women and is particularly disgusted by ugly things. This beaded curtain was used to block the view when meeting with ugly people, so he forced a smile and said: "Looking through the beaded curtain, the leader really has good eyesight, it's truly admirable."

  In response to his veiled sarcasm, Kong Bangzhu just smiled and let it pass without pursuing the matter. He merely stated: "The beaded curtains are resplendent and can illuminate ugly things. I called you four here today not for any other reason, but because it's been a long time since we last met, and I wanted to ask about your situation. As the vanguard of the search for the Nameless Fruit, I imagine you should be the most sensitive to its presence. I wonder if there have been any gains in the recent island search?"

  The yellow-haired demon replied in a routine tone, "Since no large quantities of unknown fruit were found, the harvest wasn't very big. The scattered unknown fruits that were found along the way have all been handed over to the person in charge, sealed and stored as supplies, and there should be records on the account. The leader can check at any time."

  "En," Kong Bangzhu nodded, "As pioneers, it's indeed extremely dangerous, and this nameless fruit only grows in treacherous terrain. You've all been working hard for a long time. As for the inspection, there's no need for that. I trust you're not like those wolves who were expelled from the private storage of the Giant Whale Gang. Having followed me for so many years, I believe I've never treated you unfairly. If I were to do something selfish and despicable, it would be unforgivable. I'm a person who rewards and punishes clearly. Those who do well are rewarded more than the other three gangs, and those who make mistakes are punished more severely. In the Jiaziyanhong Pavilion, privately storing gang resources is not just a matter of being kicked out. That's a crime punishable by soul extraction and eternal damnation."

  As expected...

  The blond-haired man sneered inwardly, but his face showed a respectful expression: "Of course! Those who violate the gang's rules should be severely punished, our leader is wise and we should work diligently without violating any of the gang's regulations."

  His subordinate had already expressed his attitude, and Kong Bangzhu naturally wouldn't say anything more. After chatting casually for a few sentences, he let them go. However, just as the five of them were about to leave, he seemed to have suddenly thought of something and said: "By the way, I heard that the new person who joined you was lost on the inner island for over two years before being found again. Is this true?"

  "Yes, it was just two hours ago that we met this Taoist friend." The yellow-haired demon stepped aside and said, "It's her."

  "Not bad, not bad." Kong Bangzhu smiled and praised: "It's rare for a newcomer to be able to stay on the inner island for over two years alone. Wang Ermao, you must cultivate him well."

  At this moment, the yellow-haired demon bowed his head, and a hint of gloom flashed in his eyes, saying:

  "I humbly obey the master's orders."

  The author has something to say: Something happened today and I'm feeling really down, so it's late again.