Chapter 41: Thank You for Your Cooperation, Little Fellow Daoist
“Demonic energy? Demon my ass…”
Hearing Daoist Wufang accuse him and Suisui of possessing demonic energy, Chen Hao instantly flew into a rage, whirling around to launch a fierce counterattack.
But then he paused, realizing…
Wait, isn’t Suisui a member of the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox Clan? Technically, she’s a Demon God, but a minor figure like Daoist Wufang wouldn’t know the difference and would naturally mistake her for a Demon Race member.
Without knowing what tricks Daoist Wufang might have up his sleeve, exposing Suisui’s true identity could be disastrous. With so many people present and the internet so pervasive, a photo or video posted online would go viral in no time, potentially even trending.
Breaking! Adorable little fox demon appears at Wufang Monastery on Mount Maotai, instantly exposed by Daoist Wufang!
Shocking! Man surnamed Chen keeps fox demon girl as his “daughter”—what shocking secret lies behind this? Tonight on “Unsolved Mysteries,” we uncover the truth!
Et cetera, et cetera…
Chen Hao’s mind flooded with visions of sensationalized news reports. The thought alone sent shivers down his spine. Online harassment was truly terrifying, and he could very well become its next victim.
Aha!
“‘Big-Headed Kid,’ right? I didn’t expect a Daoist Master to be so childlike, enjoying cartoons. I wonder if Demonic Energy even has the copyright for that… I’d recommend checking out Bilibili or Tencent; they have tons of resources!”
To protect Suisui’s identity, Chen Hao forced a laugh, desperately trying to divert everyone’s attention.
“I won’t bother you any longer. Farewell, perhaps never to meet again!”
With that, Chen Hao prepared to leave this trouble spot with Suisui, hoping to avoid getting burned.
“Stop!”
“Does Wufang Monastery seem like a place where demonic fiends can come and go as they please?”
Chen Hao wanted to avoid trouble, but Daoist Wufang wasn’t about to let him off so easily. His voice brooked no dissent, radiating an unspoken authority. An invisible force emanated from him, causing his Daoist robes to billow without wind, astonishing the believers.
“Daoist Master, don’t be angry! Was the website I recommended earlier not up to par? Then I’ll just…”
“Boy, stop interrupting! This Daoist Master has annual memberships to seven major video streaming platforms. Do I really need your recommendations?”
Daoist Wufang cut Chen Hao off, pulled out his iPhone 12 Pro Max, and pointed to the various apps on the screen, signaling that he was a video-watching adult himself and needed no guidance from Chen Hao.
“Er… I was just showing off my ignorance! Farewell!”
“Did this humble Daoist grant you permission to leave?”
“……”
Chen Hao felt a headache coming on. He hadn’t expected Daoist Wufang to be so persistent, clinging to them relentlessly. He couldn’t think of any good way to escape.
Forcing his way out would only provoke the Wufang Monastery’s Daoists and their devout followers, who were already glaring at him menacingly.
“Hmph!”
“You dare trespass upon my Wufang Monastery, yet now you’re in such a hurry to leave?”
Daoist Wufang stepped closer to Chen Hao, scrutinizing him intently. He detected only a faint trace of demonic energy, barely clinging to the surface, likely from brief contact with a member of the Demon Race.
“Not you, then… it must be her!”
Since Chen Hao wasn’t the target, Daoist Wufang’s attention naturally shifted to Suisui, the adorable little girl.
As a Daoist with cultivated power, he wouldn’t be fooled by mere appearances. A cute little girl’s facade meant nothing…
“Is this your daughter? Quite adorable, especially those ears. From my observation, they appear to be fox ears!”
“Daoist Master has a keen eye! Many ignorant people mistake them for cat ears. You truly know your stuff!”
“With age comes experience, and a wider perspective on the world.”
“Since we’re both fans of two-dimensional culture, why don’t we…”
“No compromise! Business is business!”
Chen Hao had naively believed that Daoist Wufang, being a fellow otaku, might show some leniency. Instead, the Daoist’s expression instantly darkened.
“How peculiar! I sense demonic energy, yet it remains concealed. Could it still be developing?”
“No matter! A demon is a demon. Since this humble Daoist has crossed paths with you, I shall act on behalf of Heaven and capture you!”
“Fox demon, prepare for the strike of my whisk!”
Though curious about the faint demonic energy emanating from Suisui, Daoist Wufang hesitated not a moment. Concluding that Suisui was still immature, he immediately lashed out with his whisk, forcing her to reveal her true form.
Daoist Wufang’s actions stemmed not from some righteous bullshit, but from a burning desire to seize this golden opportunity for publicity!
Imagine the headlines in a few days: “Daoist Wufang Captures Fox Demon!” The Wufang Monastery’s prestige would skyrocket, firmly eclipsing the neighboring Duyun Temple and positioning it as the undisputed leader of Mount Maotai’s cultivation circles. Official recognition as a genuine cultivation sect would be within reach.
“Suisui, watch out!”
Regardless of what Suisui had said earlier—however dismissive she might have been of Daoist Wufang—Chen Hao instinctively threw himself in front of her, shielding his daughter from harm.
Such was the power of a father’s love!
Whoosh—
Crack!
……
“Huh?”
Seeing the white silken strands of the whisk fly toward him, Chen Hao instinctively closed his eyes. After waiting a moment and realizing nothing had happened, he cautiously peeked open an eye.
“Papa, you’re the one who needs to be careful~”
Somehow, Suisui had already appeared before Chen Hao, seizing Daoist Wufang’s whisk in her hand. She smiled at Chen Hao, not even deigning to glance at Daoist Wufang.
“!”
“Demonic creature! You have some skill! Release my whisk at once!”
Daoist Wufang was startled that Suisui could catch his whisk barehanded, but he didn’t panic. He formed a hand seal and struck the whisk’s handle, sending a golden light surging along the white strands toward Suisui.
This was Daoist Wufang’s signature “Golden Light Incantation,” highly effective against ordinary demons. Weaker ones struck by it would immediately revert to their true forms.
“Hmph!”
However, such a minor incantation was beneath Suisui’s contempt. With a soft, disdainful snort and a flick of her arm, she effortlessly dispersed the golden light.
“Is that all?”
“This… impossible!”
This time, Daoist Wufang was truly shaken. If catching the whisk could be explained away as luck, directly shattering the Golden Light Incantation was no accident. Only someone with far greater cultivation than his own could accomplish such a feat.
Could it be that beneath this adorable loli exterior lies a powerful demon in disguise?
Cold sweat beaded on Daoist Wufang’s forehead as he sensed the situation turning dire. He feared he had bitten off more than he could chew.
“Hahaha!”
Just as everyone thought the situation had reached a stalemate, Daoist Wufang suddenly burst into hearty laughter, drawing all eyes to him.
“Thank you, young fellow Daoist, for your cooperation. This humble Daoist expresses his gratitude!”
“Did you all see clearly? That was Wufang Monastery’s renowned Golden Light Incantation, used to vanquish demons and monsters. Yet it has no effect on ordinary humans!”
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