Wang Xiaoqiang stopped smiling upon hearing this and said, "Guanguan, the Seductive Fox Art of the demonesses shouldn't affect women like you, right..."

"Of course not," Guan Qingsi replied sternly.

"Then here's an idea: when we reach the North Sea, I'll stick close to you. With you by my side, I won't fall under the demoness's spell..."

"Oh, that won't work. Aren't you going to participate in the Supreme Ranking Competition?! I'm entering the competition too. The results of the Supreme Ranking Competition are calculated based on the number of demons each participant kills and the level of the demons. If we kill demons together, who gets the credit?" Guan Qingsi said.

"Uh..." Wang Xiaoqiang looked despondent. It wasn't really the demoness's spell that he feared; he simply wanted to stay with Guan Qingsi. Disappointed, he said, "Forget it then."

"No worries. If you're really scared, then just follow me..." Guan Qingsi hesitated for a moment, as if making a huge decision, "It doesn't matter if I don't chase a high rank this time, I'll help you kill demons... help you get on the board..."

Wang Xiaoqiang was moved by her words, but he shook his head, "No, that won't do. The sacrifice is too great for you; I can't bear that. Besides, even if I get on the board, it wouldn't be by my own merit, which is worse than not getting on the board at all..."

Guan Qingsi nodded upon hearing this, pondered for a moment, then took out a Jade Pendant from her waist and handed it to Wang Xiaoqiang, "Here, take this."

"What's this?" Wang Xiaoqiang took it and saw that it was an emerald-green Jade Pendant, meticulously engraved with the portrait of a beautiful maiden with flowing black hair.

Wang Xiaoqiang raised his head to glance at Guan Qingssi and then compared it with the portrait on the Jade Pendant, "Guanguan, this carving is of your portrait, right?"

"Yes, my father carved it by hand as a birthday gift for my seventeenth birthday. I've always kept it with me," Guan Qingsi said slowly, with a look of reminiscing and nostalgia on her face.

"It's beautiful!" Wang Xiaoqiang stared at the portrait of Guan Qingsi on the Jade Pendant in admiration.

A blush crossed Guan Qingsi's face, "Of course, my father's carving skills are the finest in our town..."

Wang Xiaoqiang laughed, stared at Guan Qingsi, and said, "I meant, the person is beautiful!"

"Stop it!" Guan Qingsi gave him a sidelong glance but felt a sweetness in her heart.

"Guanguan, are you giving me this Jade Pendant?" Wang Xiaoqiang asked expectantly.

"In your dreams!" Guan Qingsi said, "I'm just lending it to you. When you encounter a demoness in the North Sea, take out this Jade Pendant and you'll remember my advice."

Wang Xiaoqiang's heart warmed upon hearing this. He didn't expect this usually carefree girl to have such a thoughtful side. He nodded earnestly, "Thank you, Guanguan."

Saying this, he hung the Jade Pendant around his neck and carefully placed it inside his clothes next to his skin.

Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang hang the Jade Pendant carved with her portrait around his neck and place it close to his skin, Guan Qingsi's heart fluttered with a mix of embarrassment and sweetness...

...

The Immortal Realm is vast, and the North Sea lies in the north of the continent. To reach the North Sea, one must traverse the vast continent and cross more than a dozen empires, taking a long time.

The five flew for an entire day, covering only half the distance. By evening, Zhao Changtian instructed everyone to land and rest for a meal.

They landed in the northern part of the Yan Kingdom, a prosperous area. They landed in a bustling large city named Purple Moon City.

After landing, the five found a tavern to eat and drink.

As they entered the tavern, Wang Xiaoqiang noticed two familiar yet unfamiliar figures by the window, and his heart stirred,

Upon closer inspection, it was two old acquaintances... Jin Futu and his daughter Jin Qiaoqiao, whom he had met in the Mystic Yin Mountains.

Wang Xiaoqiang recognized Jin Futu and his daughter, but they didn't see him.

Wang Xiaoqiang wanted to call out to them but suddenly remembered their status as loose cultivators, so he quickly gave up on the thought.

Loose cultivators and orthodox cultivators were always at odds. Recognizing Jin Futu and his daughter now would certainly arouse suspicion among his four companions,

especially since the four were all righteous and conservative immortal heroes. If they found out he had dealings with loose cultivators, they would undoubtedly cut ties with him.

Reconnecting after a long separation but not daring to acknowledge each other left Wang Xiaoqiang with a bitter feeling in his heart.

Guan Qingsi, noticing Wang Xiaoqiang staring dazedly at a table, grabbed his hand and asked, "What's wrong, Little Qiang?"

Wang Xiaoqiang came back to his senses, pretended nothing was wrong, and quickly said, "Nothing, nothing."

"Glad to hear it," Guan Qingsi said, leading Wang Xiaoqiang upstairs to a private room.

After eating and drinking their fill, Wang Xiaoqiang left the tavern with the others, noticing that Jin Futu and his daughter had already left, adding to his sense of melancholy.

After leaving the tavern, the group continued on their journey.

After another day of travel, they finally arrived at the North Sea.

When the five flew to the North Sea, it was around midnight. That night, under a dark moon and high winds, the town of Serpent Platform near the North Sea was being ravaged by the Demon Race.

Under the moonlight, Serpent Platform Town was in chaos, filled with the sounds of anguished cries, the elderly's angry roars, children's fearful screams, and the demons' gruesome laughter and monstrous howls...

The town's streets were strewn with corpses, most with their skulls split open, brains spattered, blood flowing like rivers, and the stench of carnage filled the air, resembling a scene from Hell.

"Demons are ravaging Serpent Platform. Let's go down and slay the demons," Zhao Changtian pointed down with indignation as he spoke to the others.

Slaying demons was every cultivator's duty and obligation, and even more so when these demons were slaughtering the people. The four responded in unison, then charged down in a blaze of fury.

Wang Xiaoqiang, however, didn't immediately land.

From the air, he could more comprehensively and clearly locate the demons, then use the Sun-Shooting Bow for long-range kills.

Swoosh!

The first arrow shot at a demon soldier.

The demon soldier was about to violate a woman, but before it could pull down its pants, Wang Xiaoqiang nailed it to the ground with an arrow.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!

Wang Xiaoqiang shot three arrows from his bow, targeting three demon soldiers chasing a group of children, ultimately pinning them to the ground with his arrows.

Killing demons brought a sense of accomplishment, and he could kill without any reservations.

Thrilling!

Wang Xiaoqiang loved this way.

Swoosh!

The third time he drew his bow, Wang Xiaoqiang aimed at a Demon General.

This Demon General was ambushing a local cultivator. Hearing the whistling sound from above, it looked up to see the arrow coming and focused its gaze.

Then, disdainfully, it extended its right hand, swirling it to gather a mass of demon qi. The qi formed a vortex that continued to spin relentlessly.

The spinning demon qi became a vortex of demonic power, generating infinite suction.

Whoosh!

The vortex of demonic power sucked Wang Xiaoqiang's Gang Qi Arrow into it.

The Gang Qi Arrow sank into the vortex like a stone sinking into the sea, disappearing without a trace.

Seeing his arrow effortlessly neutralized by his vortex, the Demon General smirked with satisfaction and then extended his little finger toward Wang Xiaoqiang, giving him a taunting cold smile. (To be continued. If you like this story, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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