Redemption of a Born Demon

Chapter 108: Echoing Demon Sound: A Small Test for a Minor Ailment

Yi Beidou possessed extraordinary mental abilities, and since he was connected by blood to Xu Yao and the others, he could naturally sense their arrival.

If this had been before, although he would have had a feeling, it would have been imprecise. He would have struggled to accurately gauge their distance and time, forced to proceed step by step to gradually deepen his perception.

However, things were different now. In the month since his return from Dragon Tiger Mountain, he had constantly contemplated the mysteries of True Qi and delved into the secrets of magnetic fields. He had already made some progress, and his Mind Sensing had grown stronger, granting him the ability to pinpoint their location in spacetime with such precision.

With his current Mind Sensing abilities, had he returned to his battle with the Great Vow Master, his opponent would likely have found it impossible to conceal their presence and escape.

But the profound mysteries behind this were beyond the comprehension of Xu Yao and her two companions.

They only knew that Yi Beidou’s physical abilities surpassed those of a normal person. They had no idea he possessed this kind of power.

Predicting the future? Making infallible prophecies?

He was becoming more and more like a divine figure from legend.

"Everyone, please follow me."

Yang Mutong turned to lead the way. For a moment, the group was at a loss for words, simply following behind her.

"So, what’s your relationship with Yi Beidou? Are you two living together? You’re not dating, are you?"

After composing herself a bit, Xu Zifeng’s attention shifted to Yang Mutong, and she asked with great curiosity.

’Living with a peerless beauty capable of toppling nations, what man could possibly resist?’

"You’re jesting, big sister. It was only with the Master’s permission that I was allowed to remain by his side to listen to his teachings on Taoist Skills. Besides, I’m not the only one with him."

Yang Mutong said with a smile.

’Listen to his teachings on Taoist Skills... What kind of archaic phrase is that...’

’If she didn’t know what Yi Beidou was capable of, Xu Zifeng would have thought this ridiculously beautiful girl had been brainwashed by some bizarre, evil cult.’

’Then again, considering the abilities Yi Beidou had displayed, perhaps he really had earned that right.’

’It was just that seeing someone you were close to suddenly undergo such a massive transformation inevitably created a sense of dissonance.’

"And what is your name, young lady?"

Xu Yao asked.

"My surname is Yang. I’m called Yang Mutong."

Yang Mutong replied.

"Yang Mutong? You’re the daughter of Yundong Group’s Chairman Yang?"

Xu Yao couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise.

The Xu Group had recently been in discussions with Yundong Group about a potential partnership in pharmaceutical investments. Because of this, she had done extensive research on Yundong Group and the Yang Family that controlled it, so she was well aware of their background.

In Yunhai Province, the Yang Family was a major, influential clan whose power far surpassed what the Xu Family could have originally compared to.

And Yang Mutong was the most beloved daughter of Yang Tianhe, the chairman of Yundong Group. She was the little princess of the Yang Family, rumored to possess a legendary beauty, the apple of her family’s eye.

And yet here she was, willing to act as a "Guiding Child"? Or perhaps the Yang Family was willing to let her serve as a mere "Child" at Yi Beidou’s side.

Xu Yao looked somewhat dazed.

"Mutong, is my cousin really that incredible? Predicting the future? Being invulnerable? Does he know magic, too? Like turning stones into gold, Cloud Lifting, or the Seventy-Two Transformations?"

Xu Zifeng asked, pulling Yang Mutong’s arm.

"Not yet, no. But with the Master’s abilities, it’s certainly not impossible that he could perform such miracles in the future."

As she said this, a look of deep reverence filled Yang Mutong’s eyes.

’She’s a lost cause. The more I look at her, the more it seems like she’s been completely brainwashed!’

Xu Zifeng couldn’t help but snark inwardly.

Following Yang Mutong’s lead, the group arrived at the villa. The moment they stepped through the gate, they were greeted by a courtyard overflowing with lush greenery and blooming flowers. The air was so fresh it seemed to sharpen their senses, as if they had stepped into an Immortal Realm.

A tall, incredibly muscular man, built like an iron pagoda, was in the courtyard meticulously trimming the flowers and plants. His movements were remarkably gentle and precise, a stark contrast to his powerful frame.

The scene was like watching a brute perform delicate embroidery. Yet, it lacked the expected sense of dissonance. Instead, there was a strange, harmonious charm to it.

A tiger in his heart, delicately sniffing a rose.

This person was none other than Meng Qianyuan.

In the time they had been with Yi Beidou, it wasn’t just Zhou Baiwei and Yang Mutong who had progressed in their Martial Arts Dao.

Meng Qianyuan, who had the Demon-Suppressing Seven-Star Needle inside him, had been keeping up with Yi Beidou using only the Physical Ability of a mortal. He was gradually learning to overcome his reliance on his innate physical gifts, allowing him to more profoundly grasp the mysteries of the human body, the Martial Arts Dao, and nature itself.

If the Demon-Suppressing Seven-Star Needle were removed from his body, his strength in the Martial Arts Dao would likely soar to even greater heights. He would undoubtedly be one of the most powerful contenders at the upcoming Martial Hero Conference.

He might even be a contender for the very top spot.

"Aunt, you’re here."

Just then, a voice called out. Dazed, Xu Yao and her companions finally noticed that a person had appeared in the courtyard—they didn’t know when—and was watching them with a smile.

Who else could it be but Yi Beidou?

"Huh? There was no one here a second ago. Where did you suddenly pop out from?"

Xu Zifeng said in surprise.

"I was here the whole time."

Yi Beidou shook his head. It wasn’t something he could easily explain to Xu Yao and the others.

He had spent over a month at home in Cultivation, contemplating the mysteries of True Qi and harmonizing his own magnetic field with that of the world around him. As a result, he had become increasingly attuned to the natural magnetic field of the courtyard. If he remained silent, an ordinary person might completely overlook his presence.

However, outside in the wider world, the magnetic fields were unstable and their patterns unpredictable, making it far more difficult to achieve such a feat.

There was a reason the ancient sages all had their own "Dharma Realms" and "Dao Fields."

"Aunt, you look unwell. It seems you’ve been overworking lately. Let me help you rebalance your system a little."

Yi Beidou looked at Xu Yao, his gaze seemingly able to see through everything.

Just as Xu Yao was about to say something.

HUMMM!!

In the next instant, they saw Yi Beidou’s abdomen, chest, and throat vibrate in unison, emitting an indescribable, oscillating sound. It was low and deep, echoing in overlapping waves that made everyone’s eardrums buzz.

At that moment, to the onlookers, Yi Beidou seemed to be wreathed in rings of cold, blue-white light. Seven stars faintly flickered on the surface of his body, containing an extremely potent Evil Qi. It was an otherworldly, yet intensely dangerous, sight.

Xiao Taoming and Xu Zifeng felt a bone-deep chill, and the Evil Qi raised goosebumps all over their skin, making them shiver uncontrollably.

HUMMM! HUMMM! HUMMM!

Inexplicable, vibrating syllables echoed and overlapped throughout the courtyard, like a Demon Sound.

Xu Yao stood frozen in place, her expression vacant.

Several minutes later, Yi Beidou fell silent, and the Demon Sound vanished from the courtyard.

The light gradually returned to Xu Yao’s eyes, replaced by a look of astonishment.

’Yi Beidou was right. She really had been overworking lately.’

’On one hand, there was the consolidation of the Xu Group. On the other, there were the numerous expansion projects spurred by Yi Beidou’s influence. She had been so busy she’d had no time to rest at all.’

’Xu Yao was an ambitious, career-driven woman. Faced with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity like this, she naturally wouldn’t let it pass. But this had led to her feeling quite unwell recently. Her joints ached, her stomach was in knots, and she had no appetite.’

’Yet now, she felt completely refreshed. Her body felt much lighter, and she felt as if she were three years younger. Even the discomfort in her stomach had all but vanished.’

And Yi Beidou, the one who had done all this, had been standing over three meters away the entire time, without taking a single step closer.