Reborn as Xu Xuan, Plundering Perks & Flooding the Mountain Ling

Chapter 31: If Heaven Goes Against Me, Humanity Shall Prevail!

[Wang Yuan Feng]

[Race: Human]

[Realm: Mortal]

[Traits: Six Lives of Virtue (Red), Paragon of Human-Demon Love (Blue), Innate Divine Strength (Green)]

Six Lives of Virtue (Red): Accumulated virtue over six lifetimes, bringing smooth sailing and good fortune.

Paragon of Human-Demon Love (Blue): A love story between a human and a demonic fox, intertwining wisdom and passion, moving the heavens—a model of interspecies romance.

Innate Divine Strength (Green): Though lacking intelligence, possesses immense strength.

Neither [Six Lives of Virtue] nor [Innate Divine Strength] stirred any emotion in Xu Xuan.  However, [Paragon of Human-Demon Love] made him uncomfortable. Especially the phrase “a model of interspecies romance” sparked his imagination.

Perhaps Wang Yuan Feng and Xiaocui’s union was not a mere coincidence. If someone had orchestrated their fateful meeting, could it be that his destined love with the White Snake was also part of a grand scheme? If Wang Yuan Feng and Xiaocui were the precedents for human-demon love, then wouldn’t the Legend of the White Snake be an even greater tale? As this thought struck him, Xu Xuan clenched his fists tightly.

“Sir? Sir?”

Lady Wang and Li Wenbo’s repeated calls finally brought Xu Xuan out of his daze.

“This illness is congenital; no medicine can cure it. However, I see that your son is lively and adorable. There is no need to force a remedy.”

Lady Wang sighed deeply, losing the desire to continue the conversation. But Xu Xuan’s mind was already consumed with suspicion and anger. After bidding a hasty farewell, he found a secluded hill near Ganzhou City.

If Heaven favors me, I shall follow its will. If Heaven opposes me, then humanity shall prevail!

Fueled by rage and an intense thirst for power, Xu Xuan released the half-maimed demonic scorpion.

[Demonic scorpion]

[Race: Demon – Earth Scorpion]

[Realm: Qi Refining Eighth Layer (Innate Eighth Layer)]

[Traits: Deadly Poison (Blue), Regeneration (Green), Iron Skin and Steel Legs (Green), Cautious (White)]

This demonic scorpion, a 300-year-old great demon, had astonishing resilience. After some time recovering, its wounds had improved significantly. Even its severed tail and pincers had begun regenerating, suggesting that a full recovery was not impossible.

“This regeneration must be the effect of the [Regeneration] trait. A demon with both Deadly Poison and Regeneration… perfect for my experiments.”

Xu Xuan retrieved a collection of vials from his mystical storage box—poisons and drugs he had concocted during his alchemical training. He had long intended to test these substances on a suitable subject. Now, with a thick-skinned and highly resistant test subject before him, combined with the unsettling truths he had glimpsed from Wang Yuan Feng, his desire to grow stronger became even more urgent.

“Here, eat this Heartbreak Powder! You’re a scorpion, you won’t die from poison, right? Oh? Stomach ache? Don’t worry. This is Dreamless Yellow Millet—you’ll fall asleep in an instant. In your dreams, you’ll feel no pain…What? You’re awake already? Hm, seems the potency of my Ephemeral Fragrance is still too weak…”

If scorpions could cry, this one would be weeping rivers.

“You’re not human—you’re a demon! What kind of twisted Daoist are you?!”

Xu Xuan remained indifferent to the demonic scorpion’s protests.

“What nonsense. I wear the robe of Mount Longhu. I cultivate the highest Daoist arts. Just earlier, I saved Lord Wang’s life and fortune. And yet, you—a demon—call me evil?”

If the demonic scorpion had any legs left, it would have knelt before Xu Xuan by now.

“Great master, please have mercy! If you must kill me, at least make it quick!”

Xu Xuan exhaled slowly and pulled out another vial.

“I could let you go… but who will let me go?… Never mind. I am a kind-hearted person, after all. If you survive three days, I will set you free.”

“Really?”

“Hurry up—release your spiritual energy! Let’s see if this Energy Dispersion Powder can break through a spirit shield…”

The sun rose and set; two days had passed. Xu Xuan maintained a strict routine. Each morning, he woke early, had breakfast, supervised the Wang family in their daily boiling-water treatment for Wang Hongzhi, and then spent the rest of his time experimenting on the demonic scorpion.

Meanwhile, Daoists Xuan Zhen, Jing Xu, and Jing Song were busy searching, yet they found no trace of the demonic scorpion. Instead, they encountered the three-tailed fox protecting Wang Hongzhi. A battle broke out. The three-tailed fox, though gravely injured, still held its ground against the three Daoists. Had Wang Hongzhi not intervened to clarify the misunderstanding, Xuan Zhen might have been fine, but Jing Xu and Jing Song would likely have perished.

Even so, the three Daoists were left battered and bruised. Not only had they attacked the wrong target, but they had also lost the fight. Xuan Zhen was so furious that he didn’t eat for an entire day. And the happiest person? It was none other than She Ji.

“Wonderful! I never expected things to unfold so perfectly! That vixen was already injured. Now, after fighting those powerful Daoists, she’s even weaker. This is my chance to steal the treasure—my odds of success are at least seventy percent. But no, I must be absolutely certain. I’ll bring the demonic scorpion along—his tough hide will be a perfect distraction. While the fox is occupied, I’ll ambush her and claim victory in one strike!”

But to She Ji’s surprise, despite searching near the Wang estate for a long time, she found no trace of the demonic scorpion.

“Damn it! That coward must have run away! Does he really think he can escape from me?”

Frustrated, She Ji activated her innate tracking ability. As a demonic serpent, her sense of smell was extraordinary. She had honed this skill to the peak, turning it into a near-divine ability. Using this talent, she had found numerous fortunes and evaded countless dangers.

She followed the demonic scorpion’s scent across various locations, until finally, she arrived at the secluded hill where Xu Xuan had been conducting his experiments. From a distance, She Ji caught a familiar scent.

“No doubt about it, he’s here! No wonder I couldn’t find him, he hid this far away.”

She Ji slithered towards the hill, her body undulating gracefully. But just as she stepped forward, her heart pounded violently.

“Damn it! What is this smell? My senses are going haywire! My head feels dizzy! What kind of madness is that stupid scorpion involved in?!”

She Ji followed the strange scent and looked towards its source. But the moment she laid eyes on it,

her entire body froze as if turned to stone.

“T-That… what is that?!”