From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 368 Yao Girl Investigates Suspicion of Traitor, Collaboration Embarks on Perilous Journey Ag

"It really is you!" I exclaimed in surprise. The person in front of me was none other than the demonic figure who had been at odds with me during the day!

What is he doing here? Is he planning a night raid?

I stared intently at the shadowy figure, the dagger in my hand trembling slightly, not from fear, but from anger and confusion.

The shadowy figure seemed to read my mind, and he sneered, "What, afraid I'll kill you?"

"What exactly do you want?" I asked in a low voice, trying to stay calm.

The shadowy figure didn't answer my question. He slowly walked towards me, each step feeling like it was treading on my heart.

"Xiao Yao, do you think you're so smart?" The Shadow's voice was deep and hoarse, tinged with sarcasm. "Do you really think your little tricks can fool everyone?"

I was startled. What did he mean by that? Had he discovered something?

I forced myself to remain calm and said coldly, "I don't know what you're talking about."

The shadowy figure suddenly stopped, and the distance between him and me was now only a single step.

I could even feel the icy aura emanating from him, coiling around me like a venomous snake, making me feel suffocated.

"You're still playing dumb." The shadowy figure's eyes pierced me like knives. "Do you really think no one knows you've been secretly investigating the disappearance of those supplies?"

My heart sank. Sure enough, he found out!

I took a deep breath, trying to calm the panic in my heart.

"Wasn't it you who caused those supplies to go missing?" I retorted, trying to divert his attention.

The shadowy figure sneered, "You think I would do something so pointless?"

I fell silent. Indeed, given Shadow's personality, he would disdain doing such sneaky things.

"So what exactly are you trying to say?" I asked again.

The shadowy figure didn't answer; he simply stared at me silently.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from afar, breaking the silence of the night.

"Who's there?!" A stern voice rang out; it was a patrolling disciple from the Immortal Realm.

My heart skipped a beat. Oh no, we've been discovered!

The shadowy figure frowned, glanced at me, and whispered, "Let's go!"

Without thinking twice, I turned and ran.

Behind me, the shouts of the patrolling disciples grew closer and closer. I ran as fast as I could, not daring to stop for even a moment.

I ran into a dense forest and, using the trees as cover, evaded the pursuit of the patrolling disciples.

I leaned against a big tree, panting heavily, my heart pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of my chest.

That was so close!

If it weren't for the shadowy figure's warning, I probably would have already been captured by those patrolling disciples.

But why is the Shadow Demon helping me? Hasn't he always wanted to kill me?

I was completely baffled and filled with doubt.

I've decided that I must find out the truth about this!

I began to secretly investigate the mysterious force that was undermining the cooperation. I had a feeling that this force was related to the disappearance of the supplies.

I started by investigating the mysterious disappearance of supplies at the cooperative camp.

I noticed that every time supplies went missing, some suspicious little fairies and little demons would appear nearby.

Some of these people were responsible for transporting supplies, some for guarding the warehouse, and some for wandering around the camp.

They all looked ordinary, with nothing unusual about them.

However, I always felt there was something wrong with them.

I began to observe them secretly, recording their movements and analyzing their words and actions.

I discovered that there seemed to be some kind of connection among these people; they would often meet in private and whisper among themselves.

Moreover, these people would become unusually excited every time supplies went missing, and would even celebrate secretly.

This further confirms my suspicion that these people must have been pawns bribed by someone!

However, I do not have conclusive evidence.

I cannot act rashly, otherwise I will only alert the enemy.

I could only continue to observe from the shadows, searching for more clues.

However, my actions were still discovered.

That night, as usual, I secretly followed a suspicious fairy.

I followed him to a secluded grove and found him meeting with a little demon.

The two were talking furtively, as if they were discussing something.

I hid behind a big tree, held my breath, and eavesdropped carefully.

Suddenly, I heard a slight noise behind me.

I was startled and turned around abruptly, only to see Zhao Xianzi standing there, looking at me with disdain.

"What are you doing?" Fairy Zhao asked coldly.

I had a bad feeling; she had found out!

I quickly explained, "I...I was just passing by."

Fairy Zhao didn't believe me at all. She sneered, "Just passing by? I think you're up to something shady!"

After saying that, she turned and left.

Sure enough, not long after, Fairy Zhao began spreading rumors throughout the camp, saying that I was acting suspiciously and acting furtively.

This made some people from the immortal and demon realms suspicious of me, and my image was damaged once again.

I feel that my efforts are always misunderstood, and I feel wronged.

I found Fairy Zhao and tried to explain to her.

However, Fairy Zhao wouldn't listen to my explanation at all; she just stared at me coldly.

“Xiao Yao, you don’t need to make excuses anymore,” said Fairy Zhao. “Everyone has seen what you have done.”

I felt powerless; I didn't know how to explain things to her so that she would believe me.

I could only silently endure her accusations and misunderstandings.

The demonic figure also took the opportunity to accuse me, saying that I was an undercover agent sent by the immortal realm to sabotage the cooperation.

His words resonated with some of the demons, who began to criticize me, and some even clamored to drive me out of the camp.

Faced with such unfounded accusations, I am speechless.

I tried to explain, but no one was willing to listen to me.

I felt isolated and helpless.

I stood in the crowd, like an isolated island surrounded by surging waves.

I felt a wave of dizziness and almost couldn't stand up.

At that moment, a deep voice came from outside the crowd: "Shut up, all of you!"

It's the Wind Demon King! He's here!

The crowd parted to make way, and the Wind Demon King slowly walked in.

He walked up to me and looked me up and down.

The Wind Demon King's sharp gaze swept over everyone like a hawk's, finally landing on me, making my heart pound with fear.

The whispers around them gradually faded away, and a tense atmosphere filled the air.

I could feel the gazes falling on me—some doubtful, some disdainful, and some gloating. A mixture of emotions swirled together, like a tangled mess stuck in my chest.

"Xiao Yao," the Wind Demon King's voice was deep and authoritative, carrying the air of a superior, "what do you have to say?"

I took a deep breath and tried to keep myself calm.

I knew this was my last chance. If I couldn't clear my name, I would face expulsion, let alone continue investigating the truth.

"Wind Demon King," I said firmly, looking directly into his eyes, "I have never done anything to harm the cooperation, and those accusations are baseless."

I glanced at Wen Chen standing in the crowd. His eyes flickered, and he didn't stand firmly on my side as he usually did. My heart felt like it had been pricked by a needle, and I felt a dull pain.

He actually doubted me too?

I suppressed the bitterness in my heart and continued, "I know that some people don't want to see the cooperation between immortals and demons, so they deliberately create trouble and frame me. I beg the Wind Demon King to give me a chance to find out the truth and clear my name."

The Wind Demon King remained silent for a moment, his sharp gaze lingering on me for a long time, as if assessing my words.

The air around me seemed to freeze, and I could hear my own heart pounding with tension.

Finally, the Wind Demon King spoke: "Alright, I'll give you a chance. But if you can't find out the truth, or if you really are a spy from the Celestial Realm, you'll bear the consequences!"

I secretly breathed a sigh of relief; at least I still had a chance.

I bowed deeply to the Wind Demon King: "Thank you for your trust, Wind Demon King. I will certainly not let you down!"

I turned and left the crowd, ignoring the still suspicious looks behind me.

Wen Chen hesitated, but ultimately remained silent.

I feel like there's a thick wall between us, and we can never go back to how things were before.

I did not give up; on the contrary, I became even more determined to find out the truth.

I set a trap by deliberately spreading the word that a batch of precious medicinal herbs was about to be transported to the camp.

These magical herbs have miraculous effects on healing injuries and improving cultivation, enough to attract the attention of those with ulterior motives.

I secretly observed the movements of the suspicious individuals in the camp, and sure enough, they took the bait.

On the night the herb arrived, they secretly broke into the warehouse, intending to steal it.

I had been lying in ambush there for a long time, ready to wipe them all out.

“Speak! Who ordered you to do this?” I asked sternly.

At first, those people were stubborn and refused to confess.

I used some tactics, and they finally couldn't hold out any longer and revealed some clues about the person behind it all.

I pieced together these clues and discovered that the mastermind behind it all seemed to be a force deeply hidden in both the celestial and demonic realms.

This force did not want to see the cooperation between immortals and demons succeed, so it deliberately created trouble to sabotage the cooperation.

I knew I had to expose this force as soon as possible, otherwise the cooperation would face a huge crisis.

But I also know that this force is very powerful, and the investigation will be even more difficult in the future.

I stood alone on the edge of the cliff, gazing at the distant, undulating mountains, my heart filled with confusion and unease.

At that moment, a figure appeared silently behind me.

"You really are here." A familiar voice rang out.

I turned around suddenly and saw...