In the early morning, residents of Demon Sword City woke up to find two demon corpses displayed on the wall for public viewing.

    Inside Demon Sword City, this caused a huge commotion.

    People were buzzing with discussions about who killed the demons of Centipede Ridge within the city and how the demons of Centipede Ridge would retaliate.

    However, amidst the buzz, the demons of Centipede Ridge only came to collect the bodies and did not seek out the city lord’s mansion to investigate the murderer.

    They even declared that these two minor demons had gone out on their own to break the rules of the Demonic Sect and deserved their deaths.

    The matter seemed to be glossed over.

    In the afternoon, the demons somehow found their lost pet dog.

    At the same time, the body of Yan Xiaorui, a missing outer disciple of the Demon Refining Sect, was found in a ditch, reportedly in a gruesome state with almost no flesh left on her body and many of her bones crushed.

    If it weren’t for the identity plaque from her sect, she would have been unrecognizable.

    After that, the disciples of the Demonic Sect did not encounter any more danger, nor did any more demons venture out and meet a tragic end.

    The originally panic-stricken Demon Sword City suddenly settled down, and everyone returned to their usual relaxed state.

    Li Muyang waited for three days without any retaliation from the demons, but instead, little sister Li Yuechan brought the latest news.

    “There’s a problem with the bloodstone mine in Demon Sword City.”

    Li Yuechan whispered to Li Muyang, “The bloodstone mine is an important resource for demonic cultivators, and Demon Sword City is filled with bloodstone mines underground. It has always been an important mining area for the Demonic Sect.”

    “But recently, there have been haunting incidents in the mine, with ancient spirits attacking the miners, resulting in several deaths. The miners are too scared to work, so Elder Yan was sent to deal with it because he is skilled in handling resentful spirits and the undead.”

    Li Yuechan continued, “Although there were ghostly shadows wandering in Demon Sword City before, they could only bewitch the mind and had no means to directly harm people.”

    “In the recent haunting incidents at the bloodstone mine, the ancient spirits that appeared could kill directly... just like the giant rat spirit you guys encountered before.”

    “Elder Yan came to suppress the resentful spirits disturbing the bloodstone mine, and the demons of Centipede Ridge also came to help.”

    “The demons of Centipede Ridge are adept at refining souls and driving corpses, so they are also skilled at dealing with resentful spirits, which is why they were asked to help.”

    “But according to the rules of the Demonic Sect, demons are not allowed to enter Demon Sword City. This time they made an exception to let them into the city, but they were not allowed to leave on their own...”

    Li Yuechan spoke softly, looking around to make sure no one was eavesdropping before continuing.

    “It is said that the reason is the demon sword that slaughtered the beings of Demon Sword City during ancient times is still hidden within Demon Sword City.”

    “That demon sword was once the weapon of an ancient demon god, who used it to slaughter living beings and naturally had an affinity with demons.”

    “When the old ancestor of refining demons took back Demon Sword City, he ordered that demons not be allowed to enter because they could awaken the sleeping demon sword!”

    Li Yuechan finally uncovered the cause and effect and shared the secrets with her brother.

    Upon hearing this news, Li Muyang’s heart stirred.

    The red orb seemed very happy.

    It bounced up and down around Jiang Xiaoyu, causing the floating Soul Drowning Lake above it to also tremble.

    【Mysterious Woman: Who are you? Why do you have the Soul Drowning Token to release me?】

    【Jiang Xiaoyu: Then who are you? To be suppressed at the bottom of the Soul Drowning Lake... Could you be an ancient evil demon?】

    Jiang Xiaoyu’s questioning made the mysterious woman laugh again.

    【Mysterious Woman: Do I look like an evil demon? Haha...】

    【Mysterious Woman: As for a name... you can call me the Ink Fairy. Little guy, since you released me, I, the Ink Fairy, owe you a favor.】

    【Mysterious Woman: Now you can make a request of me. Depending on my mood, I might consider fulfilling it.】

    The red orb, or rather, self-proclaimed as the Ink Fairy had a clear and crisp laugh like a mischievous girl.

    After the Ink Fairy spoke, two system dialogue boxes popped up in Li Muyang’s field of vision.

    【There is a demonized half-demon causing chaos in the city, please fairy subdue it.】

    【Any request? Can I hold off on using this favor until I’ve thought of something to ask for later?】

    Once again, it’s the familiar choice between positive and negative options.

    But in the game 《Legend of Sword and Fairy》, this kind of binary choice appears for the first time.

    Li Muyang was somewhat curious, so he saved his game first.

    Then he chose the second option.

    After Jiang Xiaoyu spoke, the mysterious woman let out a light laugh.

    【Ink fairy: Alright, then remember this favor. When you need help in the future, come find me in the Nether Valley. My fairy abode is there.】

    With that, the mysterious red orb of light flew straight out, drifting towards the distance.

    It floated away while carrying the entire pool of Soul Drowning Lake water and quickly vanished from Li Muyang’s sight.

    A red dialogue box then popped up on the game screen.

    【Attention! The ink fairy has left, and the game will now enter Shura difficulty】

    【Main Quest: Face the demonized half-demon General Luo Feng alone and defeat him!】

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