Gods: Start with Goblins

"I don't want to talk too much with you. I just want to know where Xiaobai is now. Give me her location. I don't know if she ran away on her own initiative last night or if you tricked her into going out, but I hope to see her intact."

After Luo Dan finished speaking, he looked quietly into the Peach Blossom Demon's eyes.

The Peach Blossom Demon did not hide anymore, but looked directly at Luodan.

"Are you implying that I will kidnap your Xiao Bai? But you don't know that she came to me on her own initiative."

The Peach Blossom Demon turned around, and Luo Dan could smell a hint of peach blossom fragrance from her turning movement.

"I was sleeping late last night when Xiaobai came to my real body and said he wanted to know something."

Luo Dan didn't say anything, just waited quietly for Taohua Yao to continue.

"What do you think she wants to know? She wants to know how her mother died."

Luo Dan's heart skipped a beat, although he had previously guessed that Xiao Bai might have distanced herself from him because of her mother.

But when he actually got the answer, he was still shocked.

Without even realizing it, he had actually already regarded Xiaobai as a friend.

When this day finally came, he realized how ridiculous his previous thoughts seemed now. Perhaps for Xiaobai, there was only right and wrong, black and white.

There is no such thing as gray.

Luo Dan forced the corners of his mouth to reveal a smile that was uglier than crying.

He didn't know what kind of emotion he should have towards the Peach Blossom Demon now.

If Xiaobai really hated him because of these things, how could he force Xiaobai to come back to him?

I'm afraid that by then even meeting again will become impossible.

The Peach Blossom Demon saw what Luo Dan was thinking and spoke slowly after a few seconds of silence.

"But you don't have to worry too much, because from your point of view, you did nothing wrong."

Luo Dan originally thought that this peach blossom demon was going to severely defeat him.

Hearing him evaluate himself like this, he couldn't help but look up in surprise, but at the same time another doubt arose in his heart.

He was sure that no third demon could see what he did at that time.

But how could this peach blossom demon know about my past with the wine lady?
Luo Dan pursed his lips tightly and did not answer Peach Blossom Demon.

"You must be wondering why I know what happened between you. In fact, it's very simple. I have never been to the place where you and Jiu Niang fought."

"But I know what happened to Jiu Niang because she and I used to be good sisters in the demon clan."

……

At that time, the civil war among the demon tribe had not yet broken out, and Lady Jiu was still an innocent girl.

She had been well protected by her family and had never seen what the outside world was like.

The one who has the best relationship with her is the Peach Blossom Demon who has just transformed.

The Peach Blossom Demon is ignorant and knows nothing about humans or the world of immortals.

"You don't know, I went to the human world a while ago and bought a storybook. It tells a sad and beautiful love story. I read half of it and it was really good."

The little peach blossom demon looked at Lady Jiu with a puzzled look on her face.

She doesn't know what love is, and she doesn't know what's so fun about the so-called world.

"What's so interesting, Jiu Niang?"

"The book tells about a little goblin from the demon tribe who falls in love with a great hero from the human world. However, it seems that love between humans and goblins is not tolerated by the world, so the two of them are not destined to be together."

The Peach Blossom Demon tilted her head and thought for a while before asking.

"But this ending is not good, why do you think it is good?"

Jiu Niang smiled.

"Because this story is not over yet. They will meet again in the future, and a more beautiful story will be passed down."

The Peach Blossom Fairy didn't quite understand, so she shook her head and simply continued fiddling with the peach blossoms on the branches.

"Then Jiu Niang, do you want to meet such a person?"

Jiu Niang's eyes were full of anticipation and yearning.

"Of course, if I could meet such a hero, I would like to travel around the world with him."

……

When Peach Blossom Demon said this, her eyes revealed a nostalgia for the past.

It seemed as if at that moment, she really returned to those days, although her strength was weak, but she had never forgotten them.

"But it turned out not to be as simple as we thought. Humans are the most despicable and basest creatures."

As the Peach Blossom Demon spoke, his eyes were filled with disgust.

……

The Peach Blossom Fairy waited for Jiu Niang's return quietly for a long time, waiting until she herself blossomed from a tender bud into a beautiful flower. However, Jiu Niang's figure never appeared in her sight. The expectation and loss were intertwined in her heart, like petals in the spring breeze, gently falling, but with endless sorrow.

However, the Peach Blossom Fairy did not give up. She and Jiu Niang had a beautiful agreement that as long as they missed each other, they could use the agreed method to convey their inner feelings to each other. So, whenever the Peach Blossom Fairy felt lonely and missed Jiu Niang in the quiet night, she would gently close her eyes and use the agreed method to turn her thoughts into a breeze and drift to Jiu Niang in the distance.

"I wonder how Jiu Niang is doing now. We haven't seen each other for about 300 years. I wonder if she has found her true love."

The Peach Blossom Fairy had a myriad of thoughts in her mind. She gently plucked a pink peach petal, slightly opened her red lips, whispered a few words that seemed full of affection, then slowly released her fingers, letting the petal dance with the wind.

A gentle breeze blew by, gently rolling up the petals in the peach blossom demon's hand, like a dancing butterfly, flying and spinning in the air. The petals swayed in the wind, exuding a faint fragrance, as if telling an ancient and beautiful legend.

After a while, the petals floated away with the breeze and disappeared into the sky, leaving only a faint pink color, swaying gently in front of the Peach Blossom Fairy.

Originally, Taohua Yao was full of expectations, thinking that the message she sent to Jiu Niang this time would be responded to quickly, just like the countless exchanges in the past. However, to her surprise, when she was in seclusion again, after three hundred years, the letter carrying deep affection was like a stone sinking into the sea, without causing any ripples, and she still did not receive a single response from Jiu Niang.

"Could it be that something unexpected happened to Jiu Niang?"

The Peach Blossom Demon became anxious, so she immediately packed up her things and went to a small village where ordinary people lived.

She didn't know where to start, but looking for a needle in a haystack was always better than having no news of Jiu Niang at all.

She searched for a long time, and one day she happened to hear someone say that a scarred fox was seen while hunting.

"The fur of a fox is actually white with blue. Such a rare fox skin would definitely be worth a lot of money if sold to a wealthy family."

The Peach Blossom Demon was stunned the moment she heard this, because she remembered that the Drunken Girl was also a fox of this color.

But considering Jiu Niang's level of cultivation, it is impossible for her to end up so wounded and seriously injured and unconscious.

Her emotions finally overwhelmed everything.

She went up to those people without hesitation and asked to see the fox. If they were satisfied, she was willing to pay to buy it.

When she saw Jiu Niang, she was covered in wounds, and her nine fox tails were broken and only one was left. She nursed Jiu Niang's wounds for a long time before saving her from the brink of life and death. At the same time, she also found out that Jiu Niang was pregnant.

And Jiu Niang told her revenge plan.

……

"Later, of course, Jiu Niang gave me a treasure that allowed me to be with her almost anytime. More importantly, I could see her daily life."

When the Peach Blossom Demon said this, she sighed, and the smile in her eyes disappeared, replaced by an indescribable sadness.

"When she died in Baihua Tower, I was in seclusion and fell into a deep sleep. I thought this time would be just like many times before, just a simple seclusion of several decades."

Peach Blossom Demon shook her head, no longer having the desire to continue speaking.

Luo Dan did not continue to ask.

Because after listening to the whole story, he already had a rough idea of ​​what had happened.

"Although Jiu Niang committed suicide, you also contributed to her death. I have always felt that you are also one of the murderers, but you were forced to do so."

Luo Dan loosened his clenched fists slightly and said nothing.

"So when I felt that Xiaobai - Jiu Niang's bloodline was in this small town, I was very surprised and secretly went to see her once."

The Peach Blossom Demon seemed to have not expected that Xiaobai could be so perceptive at that time. She lost her mind for a moment but then continued to talk with a smile.

"This child is really smart, just like Jiu Niang."

"I only went to her and saw her from a distance once, but her fox nose is really good. She remembered my smell and came here to find me at night."

Luo Dan understood.

Although he knew that this matter had no direct relationship with him.

But Xiaobai would rather believe that others are unwilling to communicate with him and learn the truth from him, which makes him feel very uncomfortable.

"Okay, but I want to know where this child is now. You should also understand that I have no ill intentions in keeping her by my side, and I have also given her a chance."

The opportunity that Luodan mentioned is everything after reaching the secret realm.

Unexpectedly, when Peach Blossom Demon talked about this, the expression on her face suddenly became very cold.

"Do you think you're really doing this for her own good?"

Luo Dan was stunned for a moment. He didn't understand why the Peach Blossom Demon said that.

"You signed a contract with her when she had no self-awareness and no ability to resist. Don't you think you are selfishly depriving her of her right to live freely?"

"You still claim that you are doing this for her own good. In my opinion, you humans are always so hypocritical and selfish."

The Peach Blossom Demon seemed to have thought of something interesting. She pointed at the temple that Luodan had visited before and spoke slowly.

"You should know that the god they worship is me. Although it may sound arrogant to say this, I can still tell you that I have heard countless people praying in that temple. Do you know what they prayed for?"

The Peach Blossom Fairy suddenly laughed. Her voice was crisp and pleasant, yet also had a hint of charm. If one heard it too often, it might even dazzle an ordinary person's mind.

"I heard them wish for money, power, and love that was not theirs."

The peach blossom demon's lip balm was as red as blood, which made Luo Dan vaguely suspect something bad was going to happen.

"So, you gave them whatever they wished for?"

The peach blossom fairy turned around happily, and the hem of her pink skirt spread out like a blooming peach blossom.

"Yes, as long as they need me, I will give them this opportunity, but at the same time, their own desires must of course be exchanged for something."

Luo Dan wanted to refute her behavior.

Because if the person being worshipped does not listen to the right or wrong of the wishes and all of them are fulfilled unconditionally, then the world will definitely be in chaos.

"I understand the doubts in your heart. You may be questioning my decision, thinking that I shouldn't act this way, let alone take this step. However, have you ever thought deeply that I am not the supreme god, so why should I constrain myself because of the suffering of the world and give up the power that is within my reach?

I am not a cold and heartless being, but I also have my own pursuits and choices. The suffering of the world is certainly sympathetic, but I also have my own path to follow and my own power to pursue. I was not born to save the people, but I will not easily give up the power I have because of their pain.

My existence is not to cater to the expectations of the world, but to pursue my own path and realize my own value. I know that this choice may disappoint you, but please understand that everyone has their own choices, and each choice has its own unique meaning. "

Luo Dan was speechless to refute her. After all, it was just because humans were too greedy and wanted everything.

And they should pay some price.

"Okay, you should have finished asking questions about me. If you want to kill me, you can try. I have a trump card to save my life."

"But I advise you not to do this. If you really want to kill me, you will definitely pay a heavy price. For these greedy humans who have nothing to do with you, there is no need to do such a thankless task."

Lodan nodded.

"It really has nothing to do with me, and how to obtain power is also your business. It is normal for you to choose to help them fulfill their wishes and collect rewards from them. However, I hope not to hear the news of a big demon wreaking havoc one day."

When Peach Blossom Demon heard Luo Dan's words, she was a little surprised. Then she laughed a few more times as if she had thought of something more interesting.

"Okay, it's really interesting to talk to you. As for Xiaobai, although I told her the truth about her mother's death, I also told her that her mother became like this after being hurt by humans."

The peach blossom demon blinked mischievously, but there was no emotion in those peach-colored eyes.

"Anyway, what I told her was the truth. As for whether he will trust you as a human in the future, that's probably her business."

"She has the right to know her own life experience and the right to make her own choices."

"I understand. Don't worry. If she doesn't want to stay with me, I will never force her to stay."

"But you are wrong about one thing. I did not force her to sign a contract with me. The situation was very serious at the time. If I did not force her to do so and sign a contract with her, I am afraid her life would be in danger. I made this choice after careful consideration."

Luo Dan did not lie.

The first time he showed Nineteen the appearance of Xiaobai when he was just born, Nineteen shook his head. Although he didn't say anything at the time, he told Luodan later.

If you don't sign a contract with Xiaobai as soon as possible, there is a high possibility that Xiaobai will not survive and his life will be in danger.

He decided to do this after much consideration.

"And I signed an equal contract. If Xiaobai wants to leave me after knowing these things, I will let her leave."

After hearing what Luodan said, the Peach Blossom Demon, who had been wearing a sarcastic smile on his face, suddenly stopped smiling.

Her eyes were as deep as a pool of peach blossoms falling into the clear water of a pond.

She looked at Luo Dan, as if trying to determine whether Luo Dan's words were true or false.

"That's her choice, it has nothing to do with me."

It was a long time before the Peach Blossom Demon said this, and then signaled Luo Dan to follow.

Luo Dan followed the Peach Blossom Demon to a small house at the back of the temple. It seemed that no one usually went into this house, and it was an extremely remote place.

Luodan didn't see any monks around.

As soon as he entered the hut, Luo Dan smelled the strong scent of sandalwood. (End of this chapter)