Traces of Demon Sect

• Chapter 19: Traces of Demonic Cultivators

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Note: Don't misunderstand, there hasn't been any intense action yet, still a long way to go...( btw I'm very bad at depicting action Σ(╥﹏╥)).

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Night dew settled, bamboo leaves laden with frost.

Pei Longyue leaned forward slowly, gazing into Su Mu's dazed eyes, just about to taste her slightly parted lips.

Suddenly, she sensed the presence of the Left Prime Minister.

Pei Longyue froze, then looked at the petite fox in her arms and patted her own head, "What am I doing... I only meant to tease her..."

In an instant, her expression returned to calm, though her ears beneath her hair bun flushed slightly.

Caressing the two fluffy white tails still entwined around her arm, Pei Longyue mischievously slipped her fingers under Su Mu's half-unfastened gauze robe and gently scratched at the base of her tail.

"Mm~" Su Mu's dazed expression deepened, but the tails wrapped around Pei Longyue's arm loosened their grip.

The Empress gently laid Su Mu on the bed, sighed, tidied her clothes, and turned to leave the room.

With a creak, the door closed softly. Su Mu's tightly shut eyes suddenly widened, her pink pupils dilating as she gasped for breath.

Her face was flushed, almost steaming. How strange, I clearly didn't want this, so why can't I control my body?

Half-closing her eyes, she bit her lower lip, trying to suppress her agitated emotions. Her two uncontrollable tails gradually regained sensation.

Su Mu sat up, the unfastened gauze robe slipping off, revealing something small and firm under her chest wrap, stubbornly standing with her breaths.

Su Mu moved her shackled feet in front of her, hugging them, and murmured, "I'm not pure anymore..."

With a poof, a mist of spiritual energy dispersed, and Xiao Bai appeared beside Su Mu.

Seeing Su Mu in such a daze, Xiao Bai sat down tenderly, pulling the still-distracted Su Mu into her arms to comfort her, "It's okay, Master… It's all over now… Just forget it…"

Su Mu's expression was wooden, "How can I forget… Ah, Pei Longyue, she… she actually…"

What shamed Su Mu more was her own body, that urge to cling… Thinking about it now made her want to find a hole to crawl into.

Feeling the gentle hand stroking her head, Su Mu felt surprisingly calm.

But then she froze, turning slowly to stare at Xiao Bai, who looked like a "gentle big sister comforting her little sister" and grabbed that hand, pressing Xiao Bai into her embrace.

Xiao Bai, still smiling sweetly, even snuggled her head in further, her fox ears twitching happily.

Su Mu was almost in tears. Why do I feel like I've lost even more?

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**Outside Frost Mist Palace**

The Empress walked with her hands behind her back. Left Prime Minister Fu Shenxing bowed solemnly.

"No need for formalities. What urgent matter brings you here at this hour?"

Fu Shenxing looked up, "Your Majesty, news from Lingxi City reports the presence of Demon Sect's disciples."

The Empress's expression turned serious, "The Demon Sect was eradicated by the Jade String Immortal Sect over a thousand years ago. Are they trying to rise again?"

Fu Shenxing hesitated, "Your Majesty, we are completely in the dark about the Demon Sect's actions this time and are at a disadvantage. It might be better to send the Zilong Guards to investigate first."

The Empress shook her head, "No, the reappearance of the Demon Sect is bad news for the entire continent."

Frowning and thinking for a moment, she instructed, "After tomorrow, Prime Minister, you stay in the capital to manage affairs. If anything urgent arises, seek out Xuan Yin. She has the Hongluan Mirror and can contact me anytime. I will depart tomorrow to meet with the leaders of the Five Peaks Sect and Yunluo Sect to discuss countermeasures."

"Yes." Fu Shenxing bowed again, then hurriedly left.

The Empress's face remained grave. The Demon Sect's actions were significant, and they were within the Great Yong Dynasty's borders. It was hard to believe they had no ulterior motives. She was worried, disliking anything beyond her control.

Recalling the ancient records, the Demon Sect worshipped evil gods, believing the world to be a prison, and that all beings suffered within it. They preached that the heavens were merciless and thus saw slaughter as righteousness. Wherever the Demon Sect went, desolation and devastation followed.

With the Demon Sect now active within the Da(Great) Yong Dynasty, their intentions had to be taken seriously.

Pressing the dragon-shaped jade pendant at her waist, a black-clad figure silently descended from the eaves.

"Investigate thoroughly the activities, plans, and any worship of evil gods by the Demon Sect within the Da Yong borders."

"Yes." The figure vanished without a trace.

The Empress looked up at the sky. The moonlight remained, but a fierce killing intent brewed in her eyes.

If the Demon Sect dared to cause chaos in Great Yong, they should be prepared for annihilation.

Without time to bid farewell to Xuan Yin and Su Mu, the Empress vanished as well.

Before the hall, only the fragmented shadows of trees swayed in the moonlight.

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When Pei Xuanyin returned, her long hair was still slightly damp.

Handing the towel she used to dry her hair to the maid standing outside the hall, Pei Xuanyin quietly opened the door a crack.

Not hearing any noise or seeing anyone, Pei Xuanyin quietly sighed in relief and slipped into the room stealthily.

Where's Sister?

Not seeing her sister, Pei Xuanyin was puzzled. She was here playing with Foxy before I went for a bath... playing a naughty game...

Thinking of this, Pei Xuanyin blushed and headed towards the bed.

She found a small figure curled up asleep in the corner by the window on the bed, the moonlight casting a soft glow on Su Mu's smooth face, adding a layer of cool yet gentle light.

Pei Xuanyin quietly climbed onto the bed, inching towards Su Mu. Seeing she hadn't woken her, she sighed in relief.

Then she blinked her big eyes, staring at Su Mu's sleeping face. Curiously, she waved her hand in front of the faintly glowing magnolia mark on Su Mu's forehead, causing some spiritual light to scatter. But soon, a faint suction from the mark pulled the light back into Su Mu's brow.

Pei Xuanyin was amazed. What a magical technique, cultivating even while sleeping. I must get Foxy to teach me tomorrow.

Then, the little girl eagerly lay down, resting her chin on her hand, watching Su Mu's drooping fox ears.

Carefully, Pei Xuanyin touched Su Mu's ears, quickly pulling her hand back. Seeing no reaction, she curiously touched her fluffy tail. Unexpectedly, the tail seemed to dodge her touch.

Pei Xuanyin pouted, clenching her fist. Stupid Foxy, even when asleep you won't let me touch! So infuriating!!

Little did she know, Su Mu's tail was her most sensitive part.

But the little girl, grinning foolishly in the moonlight, poked and prodded, satisfying her curiosity.

After all, since Foxy took human form, she's been with Sister most of the time. Pei Xuanyin pouted again. Although she liked Foxy very much, if it was Sister, she'd let her spend more time with Foxy too. After all, Sister is very lonely.

Her thoughts drifted as she tired herself out. Pei Xuanyin carefully snuggled close to Su Mu, finding a comfortable position, and slowly closed her eyes...

To be continued...