#632 - Not playing by the rules

Late that night.

Wangnan Peak, Mountain God Temple.

The last time Wei Changtian and his group rested here, it was early morning, and they didn't take a close look around the temple, so the impression was quite bright and upright.

But now it was the middle of the night, and the temple without a trace of light looked a bit more eerie.

"Madam, we have been waiting here for more than a day."

In a dim side room, Lu Huang lowered his voice and said, "Since we couldn't find that fox demon, it's better to return to the city as soon as possible, lest the young master worry about you."

“. . . ”

With her embroidered eyebrows slightly furrowed, Yang Liushi looked at the dark main hall not far away through the crack in the door, without answering immediately.

As Lu Huang said, they had already returned to the Mountain God Temple yesterday afternoon, but they searched inside and out for a long time without finding the little fox.

Yang Liushi initially thought that the little fox was scared, so it hid.

So she used illusion to shield the aura of the two, trying to make the little fox think they were gone.

However, nearly two days have passed, and the latter has not appeared.

Also a fox demon, Yang Liushi knew that foxes are naturally cautious.

So, there are only two possibilities now.

Either the little fox is still not at ease, so it has been hiding somewhere in the temple and refuses to show up.

Or it is not in the Mountain God Temple at all now.

In Yang Liushi's view, the latter possibility is more likely.

After all, that little fox should be able to feel that she is also a fox demon, and coupled with the fact that it gave her the Eclipse Pearl, it must have some affection for her.

Therefore, even with Lu Huang present, the little fox should not be too afraid, let alone not show up for two days.

So, did it go out hunting?

Or did it leave the Mountain God Temple for some other reason?

Yang Liushi couldn't guess, but she understood that if this was the case, then the difficulty of finding the little fox would undoubtedly be the same as finding a needle in a haystack.

But if she just left like this, then there might be even less chance.

"General Lu, let's wait another night."

After thinking for a moment, Yang Liushi said softly, "It's not very safe to rush on the road in the middle of the night, so why don't we wait another night in the temple."

"If the fox demon doesn't show up by early tomorrow morning, we will return to Liangzhou City."

"What do you think?"

"This..."

Lu Huang hesitated for a moment, then nodded lightly: "Since that's the case, then according to Madam's words."

"Okay."

Looking at Lu Huang, who looked a little tired, Yang Liushi also felt a burst of drowsiness.

The two of them hadn't rested much since entering the mountain, and in the past two days, they had been focusing all their attention on finding the little fox, for fear of missing any movement.

Ordinary people would probably be exhausted if they were like this. Even if the physical functions of cultivators are far superior to ordinary people, it doesn't mean that they are immortals who don't need to eat, drink, or sleep. Therefore, it is inevitable that they will feel tired and unbearable.

"General Lu, take a rest."

After thinking for a while, Yang Liushi said softly to Lu Huang, "I'll keep an eye on the situation in the temple. If anything happens, I'll wake you up."

"Don't worry, Madam, this subordinate is fine!"

How could Lu Huang be embarrassed to let Yang Liushi keep watch while he slept soundly?

Not to mention that the latter was Wei Changtian's woman, the difference in their realms alone would not allow him to rest before Yang Liushi.

Regarding the dignity of a Third-Rank expert and a man, Lu Huang immediately rejected Yang Liushi's suggestion, and deliberately put on a relaxed and natural look.

Seeing this, Yang Liushi didn't try to persuade him any further, but turned her head back to continue watching the situation in the main hall.

The side room returned to silence, until half an hour later...

"Hoo ~ Hoo ~ Hoo ~"

Rhythmic snores rose and fell. If Yang Liushi hadn't covered the sound of the entire side room with illusions, I'm afraid the entire Mountain God Temple would have been able to hear the snoring.

“. . . ”

Looking at Lu Huang, who was lying crookedly on the chair, Yang Liushi shook her head helplessly and didn't wake him up.

Logically speaking, her cultivation was not as good as Lu Huang's, and coupled with the fact that she had to maintain the illusion, she should be more tired and sleepy than the latter now.

But in order to find the little fox and ask about the Eclipse Pearl, Yang Liushi had been forcing herself not to be distracted for even a second, even if she was very likely to gain nothing.

What if the little fox appeared while she was distracted?

You must know that the little fox may have been to a treasure trove. Yang Liushi didn't want Wei Changtian to miss such a great opportunity because of her negligence.

The young master is so good to her, she should consider him even more.

What's more, finding the little fox is also beneficial to her...

Thinking like this, Yang Liushi gently bit the tip of her tongue, and the electric-like sting suddenly added a bit of spirit to her.

And at this moment, whether it was because her persistence had finally moved the heavens, a white light suddenly flashed in the dark main hall opposite.

"Huh?"

Yang Liushi's eyes suddenly widened, and she stood up instantly.

She knew she was definitely not mistaken. Just now, a slender white light did flash into the bottom of the Snow God statue!

It's just that the white was not the pure white of a demon beast's fur, but a kind of clear white like moonlight.

So, could it be the little fox?

Then what exactly is it?

Regardless of the consideration, it is necessary to go to the Snow God statue to investigate the situation.

But...

Looking at Lu Huang, who was still sleeping soundly not far away, Yang Liushi slowly took a step and walked into the darkness.

If based on the old-fashioned plots in previous life film and television works, Yang Liushi would definitely leave Lu Huang and go to investigate the situation alone at this time, and then naturally encounter danger and be in a dangerous situation.

However, reality is not like that.

After deciding to go and find out, Yang Liushi immediately woke up Lu Huang and told the latter what had just happened.

And almost an incense stick later, the two of them cautiously left the side room together and entered the main hall of the Mountain God Temple.

"Whoosh!"

The firelight flickered, faintly illuminating the surroundings.

Lu Huang casually dismantled a wooden table, activated his inner strength to light two table legs as torches, and then began to carefully investigate the location where the white light disappeared with Yang Liushi.

In fact, they had checked this Snow God statue several times, but they didn't find anything wrong.

However, when the suspicious range was further narrowed and the two checked more carefully, they finally found the abnormality.

"General Lu, look here."

Pointing to a trace at the foot of the statue, Yang Liushi frowned slightly.

Lu Huang immediately leaned over, and after just one glance, he said thoughtfully:

"This is a scratch mark."

"Scratch mark? That means something has moved on the pedestal of this statue?"

"Yes, and it's a heavy object."

Lu Huang narrowed his eyes and looked up at the Snow God statue several feet high.

"Madam, in this subordinate's opinion, it might be it that moved."

“. . . ”

Obviously, Lu Huang meant that the statue didn't come to life and move on its own.

But that the statue itself is a huge "door", and there should be something hidden beneath it.

If analyzed according to this line of thought, then there must be some mechanism that allows the statue to move.

But where exactly is this mechanism? And how can the statue be moved?

"Madam, please step back a little."

After another fruitless search, Lu Huang suddenly drew his sword with a "clang".

Yang Liushi knew what he was going to do, but she didn't dissuade him. Instead, she slowly retreated to the door of the hall.

Then, she saw a green blade of light suddenly burst out from the long saber in Lu Huang's hand, and then he unhesitatingly slashed fiercely at the benevolent-looking Snow God statue.

"Boom!!!!"

"哗啦啦!!!!"

How powerful is a full-strength strike from a Third-Rank expert? Although this statue was tall, it was hollow, so how could it withstand it? In an instant, it turned into countless fragments and debris in the loud noise.

As a cultivator who follows the path of Taoism, he actually destroyed a Taoist statue so casually. From this point of view, Lu Huang is also a ruthless person.

However, Yang Liushi at this time didn't have the time to think about these things. Instead, she immediately came to the pedestal and looked down at the rolling dust.

The statue has been destroyed, and most of the white stone pedestal is gone.

And in the midst of the rubble and debris, there really was a dark hole.