Chapter 02: The Consequences of Losing One's Integrity

That one you absolutely cannot eat! If the master returns and finds that person has been eaten by you, he will surely chop off your eight legs

The guests listened with great interest but all shook their heads: "You must have lost your way in the forest and fallen asleep, dreaming a good dream!"

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In fact, her hesitation to enter the cave for half a day was due to a natural fear within her—when she was still a purple butterfly, she had once been caught in a spider's web; the spider was her innate nemesis, and even now, she still felt lingering trepidation.

Seven or eight pairs of slender hands lingered and teased on his taut and delicate skin, with even more audacity, boldly feeding him wine by mouth.

Once, I thought that spiders were the most hideous creatures in the world. However, these spiders that have transformed into human form are all remarkably beautiful. Although they exude an enchanting aura, their skin is exceptionally smooth and lustrous, with a hue akin to white jade, clearly nourished by pure spiritual energy.

If that is the case, there must be a monster at work, so I must go and take a look. " As she spoke, she turned her palm over and placed a piece of broken silver into the waiter’s hand, "This is the reward for gathering information.

Eleven hurriedly asked, "Are there any others trapped inside the cave?"

The cave was indeed filled with a demonic aura, yet it was not eerie; instead, it was piled high with treasures, arranged in a magnificent manner. The pearl at the top of the cave emitted a cool light, illuminating the green stone walls within, making them appear as if they were jade shrouded in mist. A clear spring cascaded down from one side, flowing into a pool below that was adorned with blooming red lotuses. Eleven's eyes dazzled, and he almost believed that this place was a treasure trove—no, it was a land of tenderness

She opened the black silk umbrella and silently stepped into the cave. She still did not know the name of this umbrella, so she took the liberty of naming it "Jingyuan Umbrella." For five hundred years, this umbrella had never left her side, and she gradually came to understand its utility. One of the uses of the Jingyuan Umbrella is that it can completely conceal her form and presence; not to mention monsters, even deities would be unable to sense her arrival.

With doubts in his heart, he saw that the other party had already walked fifty steps away, revealing a yellow talisman in his hand and chanting incantations.

To the west of Pengchang City, there lies a dense forest known as Wutu Forest. The trees are deep and shadowy, sunlight barely penetrates, with vines covering the ground and thorns growing in abundance, making it a habitat for wild beasts. It is said that ordinary people who enter Wutu Forest often lose their way, with no return.

By the time we reached the solitary sword grass on the eleventh day, it was already evening

Bastard! Are you still letting others manipulate you while awake?! Eleven almost cursed out loud

Only then did she understand that this solitary sword-like tree was indeed a blessed place where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth converged. She knew that in this world, there were countless mysterious locations where the essence of heaven and earth intersected, referred to as "spiritual veins." Generally, such places would be marked by the presence of immortals, inaccessible to mortals, and even more so to demons. Yet here, for some unknown reason, it had been occupied by these monsters, turning it into a den of demons

That is not acceptable either; light touches and licks are permissible, but taking it seriously is not allowed

Why would a blind young Taoist appear in this "Lonely Sword Xi"

Then I will not eat him, but will only engage in a joyful activity with him... The master surely won't blame me, right?

Hmph, then I will go eat another one

However, there are also those who, by chance, have ventured deep into the forest. Thus, while slightly inebriated at the inn, they began to vividly recount to other guests the tales of Wutu Forest—essentially stating that deep within Wutu Forest lies a cave known as "Gujianxi," where pearls serve as lamps, jade stones as tables, and fine wine flows like a spring, making it a veritable paradise for immortals. Within the cave reside beautiful women, with slender waists and ample hips, their autumn-like glances enchanting, their beauty captivating the city. The cave is known as "Gujianxi," where pearls serve as lamps, jade stones as tables, and fine wine flows like a spring, making it a veritable paradise for immortals. Within the cave reside beautiful women, with slender waists and ample hips, their autumn-like glances enchanting, their beauty captivating the city.

The young attendant frowned and said, "Oh dear, this is not a matter of money! Young lady, do you know that just a couple of days ago, another guest said the same thing to you, and then he went to Wutulin, yet he has not returned to this day—his personal belongings are still stored in the shop... I believe he must have encountered some misfortune..."

However, the man showed no reaction, his eyes tightly closed. From the concealment of his snow-white skin, Eleven caught a glimpse of his tall figure and couldn't help but exclaim in her heart, no wonder he always seemed a bit more handsome than others just standing there, he indeed had a good physique. It's just that he was slightly on the thin side.

"Young lady, stop touching things recklessly, I am waiting for your help! Stand on that stone over there and then tear apart this spider web, and you will be able to enter."

If you don't hurry up, you will be discovered by that group of spider demons!

He is a very handsome young man, with a fair complexion and a spirited appearance, looking as if he comes from a prestigious family, yet he is dressed in a simple blue cloth garment, quite plain. Alas, what a pity...

"Seventh Sister, what are you doing? The master will be back soon. If he discovers that you are stealing human flesh, he will definitely not spare you!" a demon scolded.

The waiter, feeling helpless, could only carefully explain the directions to her

The female demons huddled together on the bed, giggling sweetly, while in the center of the large bed lay a young man, completely motionless. Beside him, some of the demonesses were unbuttoning his clothes, some were pouring wine into his mouth from goblets, and others were playfully twirling his hair with their fingers

Is this young lady from out of town? Absolutely not! A young woman should not go to such dangerous places. Let me quietly tell you—there is an evil presence in that forest that can consume people

Eleven found his behavior peculiar, so he silently observed for a moment, and then exclaimed in surprise: "Your eyes... cannot see?"

Like an orchid hidden among the wildflowers by the roadside, passersby may not notice her color, yet after pausing to admire her, they are astonished by her elegance.

I seek my own death, why must you concern yourself with me?" A faint smile appeared on his face, one that contained both indifference and a trace of barely perceptible bitterness

Yet, I saw a girl in purple sitting quietly in the corner, drinking alone, and I was so startled that I stood up: "Is it 'Lonely Sword Xi'? That fool must have gone there!"

The young attendant stared blankly for a while, then murmured: "Although it is a cloudy day, it is not raining, yet that young lady still insists on using an umbrella. No wonder her skin is so fair..."

"If you must die, at least don't do so among women, alright? Dying is a trivial matter, but losing your virtue is significant, you fool!" Eleven glared at him fiercely.

Do you still practice divination?

Eleven knew that he usually behaved with strictness and propriety, and that his enduring such frivolity without any resistance must be due to being under some enchantment, having lost his senses. She furrowed her brows tightly, feeling unfortunate; why did she have to encounter these octopus-like creatures today? The psychological trauma from her childhood is not something that can be easily overcome. She hesitated, not daring to act rashly

However, if one gazes closely at her, one can only feel an extraordinary aura quietly emanating from her. In an instant, it seems as though the clamor of the crowd has completely dissipated, as if one has suddenly found oneself beneath the vast sky and white clouds, amidst the green mountains and clear waters, with only her standing gracefully before one.

She carefully gazed at the cave sealed by the stone door, furrowing her brow: "What a divine paradise! Clearly, it is a den of monsters!"

Ah, so young and so handsome, with just a bit too much flesh making him plump, and a bit too little making him thin, truly a rare gem. After two days of struggle, I finally managed to break through his protective aura, yet still cannot indulge. Sister, you can hold back, but I cannot...

Mother, why can I not eat anything... I truly endure this with great difficulty...

What does that guest look like

It is naturally calculated... The hexagram indicates that this journey will be fraught with surprises but without danger, and I will surely receive assistance from noble individuals.

The drapery is heavy, a subtle fragrance wafts through the air, and the jade body lies elegantly.

"Xi Juechen, you fool, why don't you get off the bed!" She finally couldn't help but shout.

Just as she was encouraging herself, she suddenly heard a painful groan escape the man's lips, as a female demon fiercely squeezed a sensitive part beneath him with her claws

Eleven was secretly astonished; this was not some formidable illusion, merely an ordinary sleight of hand, yet it managed to deceive her eyes. This indicates that the spider demon in the cave is quite extraordinary

Quickly escape, quickly escape, the divination indicates that today's matters must be handled decisively and with prompt action in order to avoid danger

The young lady immediately stepped outside, opened a black silk umbrella, and hurried away

"Little one, you are my eyes... Young lady, if you walk fifty paces away from this cave entrance, you will be able to escape the maze created by those monsters and use your evasion technique. I walk slowly, so I will go ahead first. If that monster chases after me, I would appreciate your help in blocking it." Saying this, he continued to walk forward.

Listening to their quarrel, the anger in Eleven's heart surged up, cursing inwardly—what are you eating, a bunch of wicked demons, eat your own mother!

However, as long as one sees through the underlying mysteries, the solution becomes easy to unravel

Listening to the sound, it was a young man. Eleven was taken aback, having fumbled around the stone door for quite some time without finding the mechanism to open it. Strangely, the stone door felt soft to the touch and had a somewhat moist sensation. Thus, she couldn't help but touch it carefully for a long while.

Only then did people notice that the young girl appeared to be no more than seventeen or eighteen years old. Although she was dressed in a finely made purple dress, she wore no makeup and adorned herself with no jewels. Apart from a purple silk ribbon binding her hair, there were no other ornaments to be seen on her. At a glance, she seemed quite ordinary, to the extent that the patrons coming and going in the tavern had not even noticed the presence of such a solitary female guest.

At that moment, a knocking sound of "dong dong" was heard coming from behind the stone door, along with a voice calling out: "Help! Help..."

Eleven was astonished, gazing at what he referred to as "small"—it was a very small fox, with a ribbon tied around its neck, the other end of which he held in his hand. The little fox raised its head and let out a low whine, as if communicating with him, and then playfully led the way ahead, guiding him along the path as unobstructed as possible. He walked slowly, yet his feet were still somewhat hindered by the dense vines beneath; moreover, his pair of eyes was not focused on the path below, but seemed to be gazing into the invisible distance.

This person is dressed in Daoist robes, yet the fabric is of exceptionally high quality. In addition to the embroidered cloud patterns adorning it, there are also jade decorations, making it appear quite splendid, resembling not a Daoist robe but rather the brocade robe of a wealthy young master. The crown on his head is made of rare black jade. His appearance compelled Eleven to take a second glance—his face like凝脂, lips like a touch of vermilion; his eyebrows like swords, yet only possessing three parts of heroism, while having seven parts of gentleness; his eyes like morning stars, translucent yet seemingly rippling with misty waves, not entirely clear. Although he appeared to be in a state of hurried escape, his movements were busy yet composed, exuding a sense of elegance that was intriguing. His appearance compelled Eleven to take a second glance—his face like凝脂, lips like a touch of vermilion; his eyebrows like swords, yet only possessing three parts of heroism, while having seven parts of gentleness; his eyes like morning stars, translucent yet seemingly rippling with misty waves, not entirely clear. Although he appeared to be in a state of hurried escape, his movements were busy yet composed, exuding a sense of elegance that was intriguing.

Since he possesses protective energy, he is not an ordinary person and should not be consumed

Indeed, a master of evasion

Oh dear, the path in this forest is just hard to recognize! I still need you to guide me slowly..." As he spoke, he took out a ball of white object from his pocket and placed it on the ground

Oh, I see that young man is destined for misfortune, his fate is perilous—alas, what a pity... He seems to understand swordsmanship, but the beauties in the cave are likely beyond his reach. Dying under the venom of the spider demon would leave not even a bone behind, so there is no need for the young lady to trouble herself to go into the cave to collect his corpse. As his words fell, the talisman in his hand was already ignited, transforming into a ball of yellow light that enveloped his entire body, and then, like the wind dispersing clouds, he vanished without a trace.

Upon hearing this, Eleven rushed into the cave without hesitation, cursing as he went: "No matter what, that fool cannot die!"

What a splendid and enchanting scene, yet Shiyi, with her rich experience, merely observes silently, her face unflushed and her heart steady. She is assessing the strength of this group of monsters—spiritual veins are indeed a treasure for cultivation. These creatures are quite fortunate; having been nourished by the spiritual energy here for a long time, their demonic power is likely extraordinary.

If an ordinary person were to stand on such a slope, how could they maintain their balance? However, Eleven is certainly not an ordinary person. From this peculiar angle, she was able to discern the mystery of the stone door. The stone door does not actually exist; what seals the entrance to the cave is a massive spider web

This person's attire, appearance, and demeanor are all of the highest quality, yet they evoke a subtle sense of incongruity. In the moment when Eleven was left in a daze, he had already rushed forward more than ten steps, and then with a "bang," he collided with a tree

The largest area here is occupied by an extraordinarily large jade bed

The man on the bed heard her voice, and his eyes suddenly opened wide as he turned to look at her. With just this one opening of his eyes, his entire aura changed in an instant, silencing the surrounding enchantresses for a moment. His gaze was incredibly deep, emanating a sense of distance from indifference, and within the faintly hazy allure lay a hidden chill, reminiscent of a frozen lake that had been sealed for years. Wherever his gaze fell, it was as if a shimmering blue light surfaced in the ice lake, exuding a strangely sharp intensity. His gaze was incredibly deep, emanating a sense of distance from indifference, and within the faintly hazy allure lay a hidden chill, reminiscent of a frozen lake that had been sealed for years. Wherever his gaze fell, it was as if a shimmering blue light surfaced in the ice lake, exuding a strangely sharp intensity.

"Oh no, that fool must have gone off to seek death again!" The young girl suddenly exclaimed in a low voice, stopping the shop assistant who was passing by, and gently asked, "Excuse me, young sir, could you please tell me how to get to Wutulin?"

Upon hearing this, Shiyi shivered all over—so it turns out that what was in the cave was actually a spider demon! However, she still carefully looked around and only saw a protruding stone. Half in doubt, she nonetheless stood on it as instructed

"Did you say he has been gone for two days? Alas, that fool!" The girl then stuffed a piece of broken silver into his hand, gazing at him intently, "Could you please tell me quickly, which way did Wutulin go?"

"You cannot see me, how do you know I am a girl?" she asked, puzzled

As soon as the door opened, a black figure rushed out.