Twisted Dreams-Chapter 164 - 136: Demon Race Prince
Bai Mountain City Railway Station.
The square in front of the station was crowded with people, everyone carrying large bags and bundles.
With spring here, more people were leaving for work, and in two months, Bai Mountain City would become half-empty again.
Ye Fan squeezed out of the train station, waiting for a taxi by the curb.
A few days ago, his brother’s bird companions contacted him, inviting him to Changbai Mountain to catch up.
After the last incident at the ruins, he thought his brother was in a dire situation!
At this moment, a woman in her forties approached sneakily, flashing a strange smile at Ye Fan:
"Hey young man, interested in some dancing? A hundred bucks."
Ye Fan was taken aback for a moment:
"What kind of dance?"
The middle-aged woman was also surprised by such a question, hesitated for a moment, then said:
"Traditional dance."
Ye Fan took a closer look at the middle-aged woman:
"You’re the one dancing?"
The middle-aged woman pondered for a moment:
"Uh... how about a discount of twenty bucks, make it eighty?"
Afraid Ye Fan wouldn’t understand, she added:
"Naked."
Ye Fan, having experienced nightlife, understood immediately.
No wonder this aunt’s makeup was so exaggerated, turned out she was in ’art.’"
He certainly wasn’t interested in this, but maybe his master would be.
A disciple must know how to honor the master!
In his mind, Ye Fan silently asked:
"Master, would you like to see it?"
Mo Yulin discontentedly said:
"She’s not wearing clothes, how would I know what kind of traditional dance she’s doing?
Disciple, you’re naive, don’t be fooled by people!"
Ye Fan almost choked on air!
His master’s thinking was surely different from normal people!
Holding back laughter, he said:
"No thanks, lady, I’m heading to Changbai Mountain, need to hurry."
The middle-aged woman’s face turned pale as soon as she heard the words Changbai Mountain, her eyes widened as she said:
"You’re going to Changbai Mountain? That’s a place you can’t go!"
Ye Fan sensed something unusual, narrowed his eyes and asked:
"What’s different about Changbai Mountain?"
The middle-aged woman looked around, then whispered:
"There are demons causing trouble over there. The second son from my neighbor went to Changbai Mountain and came back crazy, claiming to have seen a fox demon.
A few days ago, someone went to pick herbs at Changbai Mountain, said they encountered a snake demon on the way!
Oh gosh, that snake demon was as thick as a barrel; it was terrifying! Almost didn’t make it back!"
Ye Fan’s expression turned grim, he lowered his head, lost in thought.
Mo Yulin’s voice echoed in Ye Fan’s mind:
"Do you think the demons at Changbai Mountain hurting people could be related to your brother?"
That was exactly what Ye Fan was thinking.
His brother is a Crow Spirit, happens to be at Changbai Mountain now, it’s hard to say for sure.
He grew up listening to demon tales.
The story of Journey to the West is hugely popular.
In legends, demons always eat people.
Ye Fan sighed, thinking in his mind:
"If my brother leads demons to attack human society, who should I help?"
Helping humans against his brother would betray family bonds.
Helping his brother against humans would go against humanity.
Mo Yulin laughed and said:
"You’re underestimating your brother; he has a significant background, he’s too proud to engage in petty deeds like this.
Disciple, don’t worry too much, remember, practitioners only seek a clear conscience.
As long as you stand on the side of righteousness, even if one day you face all of humanity as enemies, you’re still on the right path."
Ye Fan, feeling ashamed, said:
"Thank you for the lesson, Master."
Ye Fan reached out to hail a cab.
The aunt gasped and said:
"Young man, I know you young folks don’t believe in demons and spirits.
Honestly, I don’t quite believe it either.
But better to believe it exists than dismiss it!"
Ye Fan looked at the aunt, cupping his fist earnestly said:
"Thank you!"
With that, he got into the taxi.
...
By the time he got to the Ganfan Basin in Changbai Mountain, it was already afternoon.
Following the Crow Spirit’s hints, Ye Fan walked deeper into the Ganfan Basin.
This deep forest was vast; even after walking for a few hours, he hadn’t reached the core.
Passing by a large river, Ye Fan suddenly felt the urge to relieve himself.
Unable to hold it anymore, he undid his pants and shot a stream into the river.
Just when he was feeling relieved, Mo Yulin’s voice suddenly rang in his mind.
"Watch out!"
Strange ripples appeared on the water surface.
Alarm bells rang in Ye Fan’s head; he quickly retreated backward!
A snake head the size of a washbasin emerged from the water!
Having failed at the sneak attack, it stood on the water’s surface, flicking its tongue, its sharp triangular eyes fixated on Ye Fan.
This snake was green all over, with its belly and neck a bright red, standing atop the water at a towering three meters high!
In nature, the brighter a snake’s color, the more poisonous it is.
This brightly colored snake, with both green and red hues, was definitely not to be trifled with!
Ye Fan quickly pulled up his pants, warily watching the big snake, in his heart he asked:
"Master, do you know what kind of creature this is?"
Mo Yulin was surprised and said:
"I’ve seen pheasant necks before, but never one this big! It’s likely grown quite formidable!"
Pheasant neck is colloquial for a type of venomous snake in the Changbai Mountain range.
Its scientific name is Tiger-striped Neck Snake, a highly venomous species from the water-dwelling snake family.
It’s one of the most feared creatures for the Mountain Runners who often gather herbs in Changbai Mountain.
The snake demon opened its mouth, gathering water elements, venom shot towards Ye Fan like a sharp sword!
Ye Fan rolled to dodge the venomous sword, the still-unhealed wounds tore open, causing excruciating pain.
In his urgency, he pulled out a handful of talismans from his pocket, hurling them at the snake demon.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
A series of blasts made the snake demon dizzy, and it truly grew enraged.
The snake demon roared, sprang out of the water, heading to bite Ye Fan.
Ye Fan held his breath, focused, took out the Mother Talisman, and shouted in anger:
"Demon, you’re unlucky today, meeting me! I will rid the world of you today!"
At this moment, a seductive elder sister’s voice came from somewhere, mesmerizingly comforting.
"Mr. Liu, please spare him!"
The snake demon cast a cold glance across the river, where there was a snow-white little fox.
The snake demon opened its mouth and even spoke human words, with an angry and old voice:
"This kid dares to pee on my head!
Today, I’m going to skin him alive!"
After experiencing the ruins, Ye Fan was not surprised by Extraordinary Creatures being able to speak.
His own brother was a Crow Spirit, after all.
He had only one thought in his mind now:
So I peed on this snake demon’s head?
Uh-oh, I’m the villain now!
The White Fox elegantly licked its paw:
"This young man is a VIP guest of His Majesty."
The snake demon, hearing the words ’His Majesty,’ showed fear in its eyes, turned its head, reluctantly eyeing Ye Fan:
"Since he’s a guest of His Majesty, I’ll let you go!"
The White Fox, like a little nimble elf, leaped across the stones on the river, quickly bounding over to Ye Fan:
"Are you Ye Fan?"
Ye Fan quickly cupped his fists and said:
"I have met... met the Immortal Lady, indeed I am Ye Fan."
The White Fox covered its mouth, laughing giggling:
"Immortal Lady? You talk funny.
Come with me, His Majesty invites you."
Ye Fan paused for a moment:
"His Majesty, does that mean my brother?"
The White Fox nodded.
Ye Fan showed joy, cupping his fists again:
"Please, Immortal Lady, lead the way!"
When the old snake demon heard this, it shivered all over, looking incredulously at Ye Fan.
His Majesty mentioned having an Empress and two Princes.
Is this human being that Prince?
Oh no, I’ve provoked a Prince, with His Majesty’s temperament, it’s not going to end well for me.
Ye Fan turned around, staring intently at the old snake demon.
The old snake demon swallowed hard, inwardly crying that it was doomed.
The White Fox frowned:
"Mr. Liu just has a bad temper, you..."
Ye Fan bowed and cupped his fists, apologetically said:
"I apologize, Snake Immortal senior, it was absolutely unintentional offense!
Today, I truly couldn’t help but miss my brother, I will definitely visit your honored place to apologize another day!"
The old snake demon gave Ye Fan a deep look, coldly snorted, and dove back into the water.
"Let’s go." The White Fox blinked her lively eyes, running towards the opposite side of the river.
