Chapter 42

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Chapter 42: Eradicate

The giant python, several times larger than Cancan, ignored everyone else at that moment, only focusing on Cancan. Cancan didn’t falter at a critical moment, jumping up right away. She couldn’t hold on for long, with no cover around. She landed nearby and quickly jumped up again.

Hua Yun was used as a stepping stone by Cancan and muttered, "Hu Cancan, why don’t you go die!"

Cancan realized she stepped on Hua Yun and stuck out her tongue, not bothering with the petty man. Hua Qing tried to intervene, but the python kept focusing on trying to eat Cancan. Cancan jumped back, and the python followed, revealing that the motionless old man under the python was Martial Uncle Mu Bai, previously seen.

The reason Hua Qing and the others didn’t take more action was that Martial Uncle Mu Bai was under the python. Mu Bai, weakly, said, "It can’t stand anyone saying it sings badly. That’s why it’s attacking me so aggressively."

Hua Qing fought the python with the Icebreaker Sword, but the python dodged him skillfully, not engaging, only aiming to attack Cancan behind him.

Hua Yun, already injured, rushed forward in panic to help Mu Bai, but got attacked by the python and got more hurt. Yu Xiu was not magically gifted and hurt as well. With Big Green being a monster, the three of them were not as helpful as Cancan alone. Hua Yun tried to help Mu Bai up, and Mu Bai said, "Your singing is terrible, just terrible!"

Hearing Mu Bai’s voice, the python seemed to remember something and its eyes turned ominously dark, very menacing. It immediately swung its tail to attack Mu Bai, who was caught off guard by the creature’s intelligence and agility.

Hua Qing saw the situation, courageously moved forward, but was knocked down by the giant python in one fell swoop. He coughed up blood, stood up again, and at this moment, Mu Bai had already dodged away.

Hua Qing was injured, Cancan was very worried. She quickly flew to Hua Qing’s side, supported him, and asked, "Hua Qing, are you okay?"

Hua Qing shook his head, pushed Cancan away, and said, "You don’t have any magic, step aside."

Cancan refused, saying, "I’ll draw the enemy’s attention, you kill it."

Hua Qing pushed her away, and fought with the giant python again. Perhaps because of his injury or because he was not as agile as the python, Hua Qing found himself at a disadvantage. His body covered in blood, staining his clothes red, but he did not retreat.

Seeing that Hua Yun and Martial Uncle Mu Bai couldn’t move forward, Cancan anxiously paced in place and asked, "How can we defeat this monster? It seems to understand what we’re saying."

Mu Bai looked grim, "It has a blue crystal from the Snowflake Glass on its body, the most dazzling and eye-catching. Being a thousand-year-old monster, it has naturally enhanced its spirituality. However, I see a faint blue light in its eyes, perhaps the eyes are affected by the Snowflake Glass, if we can pierce its eyes…"

Before he could finish speaking, Cancan shouted, "Hua Qing, pierce its eyes…"

Hua Qing heard her, but he had no chance to hit the python’s eyes. It was too agile, and he couldn’t succeed on his own.

Cancan looked around anxiously, "If you can’t help, can’t you at least think of a plan?" Ignoring the others, Cancan was about to rush forward when Martial Uncle Mu Bai stopped him. He handed Cancan a sharp ice awl, saying, "This is my special weapon, Spirit Awl. If you can use it to poke the beast’s eyes, it will be a big help."

Cancan nodded and held the Spirit Awl in his mouth. Mu Bai was puzzled as he watched Cancan transform quickly, flying up with the Spirit Awl, and swiftly approaching the giant python. The python, distracted by a running fox, was caught off guard as Cancan bit into its body. Despite feeling disgusted by the slippery sensation, Cancan pushed through and pierced the python with the ice awl. The python roared, throwing Cancan off, but Hua Qing caught her in the air, and Cancan returned to human form.

The python, angered by Cancan’s attack, said, "I used to be nothing special, just a small creature. How dare you challenge me with your skills! I will not spare you!"

Hearing the python speak, Cancan sneered, "So you can talk! No wonder you sound so awful. It’s your turn to be surprised."

Enraged, the python lunged forward, but Cancan and Hua Qing dodged in sync. Cancan distracted the python while Hua Qing removed the Spirit Awl from its body and handed it to Cancan. Then, Hua Qing impaled the python’s weak spot with the Icebreaker Sword.

Despite the attack, the python thrashed wildly, causing chaos. It was still alive, striking back and throwing Hua Qing into the mud.

Cancan taunted the python, "Ugly monster, your voice is terrible and your singing gives me chills! Come and try to eat me if you dare!"

Transforming back into a fox, Cancan fled into the air, empowered by spirit energy. The python, provoked by her actions, chased after her. The pain from being struck in the weak spot made the python thrash, eventually trapping Cancan in a circle.

Hua Qing chanted a spell and lightly touched the Icebreaker Sword.

Cancan didn’t know what was happening with Hua Qing, felt trapped and scared. When a giant python tried to eat it, Cancan quickly said a spell that made the snake freeze. Cancan used a special arrow to hit the snake’s eye, a blue crystal flew out, shining brightly. But then, the snake started burning and attacked Cancan, making it faint and fall into the swamp.

Hua Qing quickly grabbed Cancan and threw it to Big Green behind him, who caught it.

Hua Qing’s Icebreaker Sword glowed strangely when he stabbed the python. The snake struggled and then caught fire.

After the snake turned to ashes, the sky cleared. Hua Qing put away his sword and rushed to Cancan. Big Green held Cancan and called her, but no response.

Big Green cried and begged Cancan to wake up, calling her his Little Volcano and not to die.

"Cancan breathed evenly, clearly just sleeping."

Big Green, with tears, asked Hua Qing and Yu Xiu if they heard anything.

Yu Xiu, thinking Cancan was hurt, was also in tears, but was surprised by Big Green’s question.

Cancan’s steady breathing sound indicated it was just sleeping and snoring.

Big Green was very upset. It looked at Hua Qing, then threw Cancan away, saying angrily, "If I keep feeling sad for her, I won’t be a wolf anymore."

"Dog…" Cancan grumbled, pursed her lips, and continued sleeping.

Big Green suddenly became furious, shouting, "Hu Cancan, get up! Hu Cancan, you little rascal, who are you talking about? Say it clearly. Even though my ancestors had an unusual relationship with dogs, you are too much. Who are you calling a dog? Get up, I’ll confront you."

Yu Xiu stopped Big Green, saying coldly, "There’s no need to be like this."

Cancan shifted a bit, found a comfortable position, and kept sleeping. Big Green remained angry.

Yu Xiu said, "You really don’t need to be like this. Cancan didn’t mean any harm, she was just talking in her sleep."

Big Green snorted, asking, "Is this any of your business?"

Hua Qing didn’t pay much attention to Yu Xiu. He carried Cancan to a spacious area, Hua Yun arrived with Martial Uncle Mu Bai, saying, "Quick, we should find Snowflake Glass on her."

Hua Qing smiled and shook his head, saying calmly, "I’ll get it from Cancan when she wakes up."

Hua Yun didn’t agree and said, "But who knows if she will hide Snowflake Glass? This is unknown. I always feel unsure about this, especially because she looks exactly like Xian Yue. Martial Uncle, can you say something too?"

Martial Uncle Mu Bai thought for a moment and said, "Listen to Hua Qing. He has been with the little fox for so long, so he should know the little fox’s character."

Hua Yun said anxiously, "I’m just worried that my senior brother is being deceived."

Hua Qing stroked Cancan’s long white fur, making her more comfortable. He calmly said, "If she wanted to steal Snowflake Glass, she had many chances, not just this one time. It’s just that she didn’t do it. I trust Cancan."

Unable to do anything about him, Hua Yun turned away in frustration. He saw Yu Xiu standing there pale-faced and thinking that she was also injured, he immediately said, "Yu Xiu, sit down. I’ll help treat your injuries."

Yu Xiu shook her head and refused, "You’re already seriously injured, you don’t need to worry about me." Seeing Hua Yun’s concern, she said earnestly, "Since everyone is here, there’s something I want to say. When I went to the underworld, the scene shown on the Three Lives Stone indicated that I am the reincarnation of Xian Yue. Not Cancan, but me. Even though I don’t know why I don’t have immortal bones, everyone saw it clearly. Hua Qing and Cancan believe in me, but just because they believe in me doesn’t mean you can doubt Cancan and keep quiet about it. My father taught me to be honest and upright since I was young. I can’t keep silent just because I’m afraid and not reveal the truth."

Hua Yun said, "We already know this, and my senior brother said you’re not." Hua Yun sounded a bit anxious, and Hua Qing just looked at him silently without saying more.

A tear fell from Yu Xiu’s eye. "If I’m not, then Cancan is even less likely to be. Stop doubting her, it’s not fair to her at all. I’ve seen it clearly many times, during many dangers, Cancan always took the lead and almost lost her life. She just happens to look like Xian Yue. According to rumors, the Fox tribe prefers to transform into a beautiful appearance. Cancan grew up on Shu Mountain, maybe she met Xian Yue by chance, or maybe she saw a portrait of Xian Yue. Her resemblance to Xian Yue is definitely not a reason to think she is Xian Yue. If she were Xian Yue, wouldn’t I be more suspicious?" Yu Xiu wiped away her tears and said firmly, "I know I’m the most suspicious person, but I beg you, please don’t lock me in the Nine-curved Underground Palace. I still need to find Mo Yuan and seek revenge. After avenging him, whether you want to lock me up or kill me, I have no complaints. I don’t want Snowflake Glass, I just want Mo Yuan’s life, I just want him dead."

"Don’t cry." Hua Yun handed a handkerchief to Yu Xiu, but she shook her head, letting the tears fall. She wiped them with her sleeve, looking very disheveled but determined, "As a disciple of Mount Qilian, I can’t die like this. I must find the murderer for them."

"But are you sure Mo Yuan is the killer?" Suddenly Big Green interjected, making Yu Xiu pause. She looked at Big Green and coldly said, "Are you arguing with me at this time? If it’s not Mo Yuan, then who else? Who else has the skills of the Demon Realm, who is so powerful that they can harm hundreds of people on my Qilian Mountain? Even Immortal Hua Qing mentioned that those skills belong to Mo Yuan."

Big Green chuckled and said, "Mo Yuan has been in seclusion for hundreds of years. He suddenly appears, I doubt he knows much about the four corners of the world, let alone your Qilian Mountain. Do you really think only people from the Demon Realm possess Mo Yuan’s skills?"

Hua Yun sneered, "You wolf demon, of course you would speak for the Demon Lord. But everyone knows the Demon Lord is evil. Are you trying to glorify the demonic cult? They have inflicted great harm on living beings and should have been wiped out completely."

"Alright, what’s the use of arguing about these things now." Martial Uncle Mu Bai looked at everyone, sitting cross-legged, emanating a strong aura of cultivation. He said, "The fox is awake now, it should return the Spirit Awl to me. It must not be kept for personal gain."

Hua Qing searched Cancan but did not find the Spirit Awl. He said, "It’s always good at hiding things. I don’t think we can find it now. Once it wakes up, it will naturally return it to Martial Uncle."

With a gentle touch, his fingers glowed faintly as he touched Cancan again, but Cancan showed no response, sleeping soundly and even snoring softly at times.

Hua Qing frowned and reached out to Cancan again. At this moment, everyone’s gaze also turned towards them…