Demon Blood, Maiden Vail

It was midnight. The moon hung high like a silent watcher in the heavens, casting silver light across the Taiyin Sect's outer wilderness. Lin Yuan was resting beside the campfire inside a formation-hidden valley. His body was tired from the day's travel, and Qingxiu, his new bodyguard and snack-bringer, had finally fallen asleep curled up beside him—half a peach bun still in her hand.

Just as he leaned back to stare at the stars, the air… shifted.

Like a ripple on still water, the world twisted.

Without warning, a hauntingly beautiful woman draped in moon-pale robes descended into the camp, eyes like ghostfire—cold, timeless.

An **Ancestor**.

She raised her hand, and **illusions bled into reality**—the sky cracked, the trees burned in reverse, and the shadows of death reached toward them.

Lin Yuan jolted up, but before he could speak—

**BOOM!**

A powerful multicolored formation burst to life around the camp. A giant spiritual barrier with **layered defenses**—like petals of a flower blooming. The first shield caught the strike, cracked, and collapsed. But beneath it, another gleamed to life. A third was already preparing to mend the second.

The **formation had been prepared**—in secret.

From its heart, it captured the Ancestor like a trap snapping shut. She screamed, unleashing blasts of terrifying energy against it. The sky twisted.

Lin Yuan, wide-eyed, whispered, "What… is happening?"

Lady Mingyan appeared above her with cold fury, her hands glowing. "Stand back!"

She unleashed the Soul-Shaking Roar and Mind-Breaking Roar together—a twin soundwave that shattered illusions and slammed the Ancestor's spirit. She staggered.

Lady An followed, her eyes shining. "Sleep, elder," she whispered, casting a world of illusion upon her,her deepest images of a long-dead Saintess returning with open arms.

Lady Fangyan and Lady Bihua descended next, binding her with time and space power.

"Saintess," the Ancestor sobbed. "I knew you would come…"

Lady Mingyan's cannon ignited, glowing white-hot.

**BOOM!**

The blast struck her forehead. Her face twisted in pain. Blood splashed. Flesh sizzled. Her hair turned to ash. Two more shots followed—searing through her skull and shoulder.

"STOP!" Lady An cried out, grabbing the cannon.

"She was once my elder…"

The woman, gasping, dropped to her knees. Her form flickered. "I… I don't even know this boy is your child… I swear, I didn't know…"

Lady Mingyan stood still, eyes colder than steel. "No matter who you were—no one touches my child and walks away."

The old woman's spirit trembled. "The girl I saw there… she is your son?"

"Yes. And I will never let anyone—elder or immortal—hurt him."

"…I understand," the Ancestor said. Lady an say, "He is my biological son. ""I'm ready to die. But first… let me meet him. I want to give him something."

Lady Fangyan narrowed her eyes. "You nearly killed my daughter too. One more inch and she would be dead."

"I know… I was desperate. But I want to give him my **Broken Moon Physique**. It's a rare one, and I can no longer use it. Ask him… if he wants it."

Lady Mingyan go to Lin Yuan. "She tell everything.Will you go?"

He nodded slowly and stepped into the light.

The old woman looked at him—bleeding, soul-cracked, but still dignified. "Saintess… your son is truly… charming. Handsome… kind. If I weren't so old, I might've fallen for him."

She bowed her head. "I'm sorry, son. I tried to extract your physique. But I'll give you mine instead."

As the transfer began, she whispered, "I'm not a monster… My disciple's body stopped cultivating. The Broken Moon Physique can upgrade by devouring another. She joined the bloodline testing division….,One day my disciple died. I later found she likely died… trying to claim one. That shattered me. I thought—if I can take it ,it can be called takeing revenge.Then why not?I have nothing.My cultivation almost stopped.People see my youthful face. But deep down I am old woman.My loved ones died long time ago.Everone called me ancestor.All people are waiting for my treasure."

She coughed blood. "Here. Take this soul stone. I've created a legacy. Take my **Formation Keys**, I've activated them all. Here—my memory stone, where you can get my treasure."

She placed it all into Lin Yuan's hands. "Take what you need. Don't pity me. If you hadn't cornered me, I might've stolen someone's body later."

Lin Yuan nodded solemnly.

She sighed. "I've lived too long. My body is ruined. Bite my soul… end it swiftly."

Lady Mingyan approached… and did as asked.

A snap. A flash.

The woman's soul was devoured like smoke into the wind.

Lin Yuan turned pale. Lady Mingyan looked at him.

"You must learn, Yuan'er. This world has rules. If someone tries to kill your sister… your brother… will you forgive them? Or will you protect them no matter the cost?"

"I… I will," he said, shaking.

"I expect at least that," she said. "Let's go."

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They entered a **pocket dimension**. It was quiet, safe—for now.

"No one came for the spirit baby," Lady Mingyan said. "They came for *you*."

Lin Yuan sighed and sat, chewing spirit jerky, fried dumplings, and sour plum biscuits. He couldn't sleep.

"Where do humans even poop in road?" he muttered. "Beasts can just use the bushes... this is so hard…"

The next morning came with roasted donkey meat and laughter.lin yuan just open mouth and his sister feed him.Life fell so good.At evening he is forced to poop in bushes.But that night…

Everyone was asleep.

Lin Yuan sat alone, eyes tired. He swallowed medicine and stared into the stars.

They think I never sleep, he thought. So they drop their guard when I'm awake.

Then…

**Rustling.**

**Voices.**

He swallowed ten pills at once. His heart thundered.Blood pulsing like crazy. There will be huge side effects. But 10 pill make him awake.

"If you attack us…" he stood, aura flaring, "…I swear—we will kill you all!"

He turned to wake the others—

But none of them moved.

"Wake up…" he whispered.

"Wake up…!"

It was **futile**.

They slept… too deeply.

And the danger had only just begun.

I will kill you, even if you don't join the fight. Go back if you wants to leave.

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