Fairy, Don’t Be Afraid, I’m Blind

Chapter 84: Junior Sister’s Corruption

Around Ji Lingruo, faint wisps of black mist began to emanate once more, starkly contrasting with her delicate white and pink dress.

She didn’t make any grand gestures—she merely extended her palm to meet the invisible force descending from above. The collision erupted into rolling shockwaves, the surrounding mist swirling violently. Yet the slender girl stood firm like an immovable mountain, her hand steady without even a hint of trembling.

Just like that, the overwhelming palm strike was forcibly dissipated into nothingness.

You Su sensed everything unfolding before him, his heart pounding in disbelief. Even through his blurred vision, he could vaguely perceive the outline of the girl. And when he couldn’t see clearly, the only thing he could sense was… evil entities.

Lord Liu’s expression grew grave. He hadn’t expected Ji Lingruo, who appeared to be the weakest link beside You Su, to undergo such a drastic transformation.

Moreover, observing how she countered his attack, there wasn’t even a trace of spiritual energy movement. This meant her physical body had become so overwhelmingly powerful that it could withstand his strike unscathed.

It dawned on him then—Qi Daodong had only gone to the Mandarin Duck Sword Sect with the Evil Repelling Token because of his subtle suggestion. If that was the case, Qi Daodong’s entire group might not have been annihilated by You Su’s master’s wife at all. Instead, it was likely this girl who had done it.

“Junior Sister! Don’t push yourself too hard!” You Su called out anxiously, his voice filled with concern. Inside, however, he cursed his own weakness, feeling utterly powerless amidst these surging undercurrents.

Ji Lingruo didn’t turn around. Her long hair swirled freely as her voice remained calm yet resolute, “I told you—I’m willing to do anything for Senior Brother.”

Lord Liu gazed down at the two of them, his dull eyes suddenly alight with interest. “Fascinating.”

Though her tone was gentle, the aura emanating from her body was saturated with hatred and vengeance. Even though it was clear she was corrupted, Lord Liu couldn’t recall ever encountering an evil entity whose malice felt so palpable. What intrigued him even more was how she managed to suppress this tangible malevolence while maintaining her relationship with You Su as siblings-in-training.

“If you think this alone is enough to defeat me, you’re delusional.”

Lord Liu exuded absolute confidence—and rightfully so. He floated gracefully in the air like an immortal, while they were mere ants forever bound to the ground.

But the next moment, Ji Lingruo’s actions left him utterly shocked. Without warning, she leapt into the air, shattering the blue bricks beneath her feet with sheer force. Her speed was incredible; in the blink of an eye, she was already in front of Lord Liu.

Her movements were simple, devoid of any flashy embellishments—a straightforward punch aimed directly at him.

Yet this punch carried the weight of ten thousand tons, causing the very air around it to ripple and tremble.

Lord Liu snapped back to attention. A pitch-black suit of armor materialized around his body, its surface shimmering with an ancient aura—it was an exceedingly rare technique known as Profound Qi Armor!

Ji Lingruo’s heavy punch landed squarely on the armor. To her surprise, it felt indestructible, as if no amount of brute force could break it.

But she refused to relent. Her punches continued relentlessly, refusing to stop until the wicked old man was sent flying. And indeed, cracks began to form across the surface of the Profound Qi Armor.

However, she couldn’t remain airborne forever. Having reached the limit of her jump, her body began to descend uncontrollably.

Earlier, Lord Liu had focused entirely on activating the Profound Qi Armor, leaving him unable to counterattack. Now, as Ji Lingruo fell, it was the perfect opportunity to strike.

He suddenly spread his arms wide like an eagle spreading its wings, then made a series of intricate hand seals while chanting an arcane incantation. Obscure words flowed from his lips, drawing upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Beneath Ji Lingruo, where she was about to land, a pool of black mud appeared. No matter how strong her physique, escaping this mire without the aid of spiritual energy would be impossible. Before You Su could reach her, the moment her legs touched the swampy surface, they sank deep into the soft mud, pulling her down completely.

You Su rushed forward to save her, but the mud expanded rapidly, preventing him from getting close.

A flash of insight struck You Su—he recognized this technique!

It was one of the dark arts described in Elder Ling’s forbidden texts: the Erosive Bone Technique!

But there was no time to dwell on the chaos in his mind. He quickly passed her the sword scabbard, shouting, “Junior Sister, grab onto this!”

Ji Lingruo obeyed, but the pull of the scabbard did nothing to budge her trapped form.

Suddenly, the black silhouette of Junior Sister became even clearer in You Su’s vision. Particularly her legs submerged in the mud—they transformed into the monstrous mass of flesh that belonged to Monster Junior Sister!

In the next instant, Junior Sister used that grotesque mass of flesh to propel herself out of the mud. Ji Lingruo seemed to unlock some hidden seal within her, and her entire body began to undergo a horrifying transformation.

Fine tendrils sprouted from her skin, her flesh became riddled with pores, six flying-fish-like eyes emerged, and a spiral-shaped mouthpiece formed. She had fully transformed into the visage of Monster Junior Sister!

In dreams, this sight might have seemed merely strange and terrifying. But seeing her enraged form now in reality was akin to witnessing a true deity of evil.

You Su stared in disbelief. Junior Sister had undergone such corruption just to protect him, filling him with guilt and self-reproach.

Even Lord Liu looked on in astonishment as the girl turned into a monster. His eyes shifted from confusion to shock—and finally, to ecstatic greed!

“You… you’re Tai Sui!”

Lord Liu never imagined such a gift would fall into his lap from the heavens.

His benefactor had once told him that although Tai Sui was classified as an evil entity, it was also a treasure rarely seen in a millennium. As one of the most unique types of flesh-based evil entities, even ordinary humans who consumed Tai Sui could achieve immortality and godlike vitality. More importantly, unlike other evil entities, consuming Tai Sui meat wouldn’t result in any side effects of possession or corruption.

Unfortunately, Tai Sui seemed to exist only in the stories his benefactor had recounted to him—unseen and unheard of by others.

But now, Lord Liu was certain beyond doubt that he wasn’t mistaken. He had studied countless depictions of Tai Sui drawn by his benefactor. The benefactor had mentioned that according to the Hidden Scroll, Tai Sui was the best offering to awaken the True Master!

With Tai Sui in hand, why would he need the Auspicious Cave? No! He could have both!

Fueled by greed, Lord Liu abandoned his aloof demeanor. He descended sharply, bringing down a thunderous palm strike directly toward “Ji Lingruo’s” head.

Lightning surged within his palm, making him resemble an ancient deity wielding divine punishment.

Ji Lingruo glared up at Lord Liu, emitting a deafening roar through her spiral mouthpiece. It sounded like a demon god yearning for dominion over hell itself.

But alas, Tai Sui was still just Tai Sui. Its inclusion in the Hidden Scroll was due to its immense value as sustenance, not because of its combat prowess.

After a single exchange of blows, Ji Lingruo was sent flying backward, carving a massive trench near You Su.

This was the gap between a Feather Transformation Realm cultivator and someone at the Water Condensation Realm. Even though Ji Lingruo had slaughtered Qi Daodong like a dog when he was injured, facing a Feather Transformation Realm expert left her struggling.

Lord Liu landed elegantly, his toes lightly touching the ground. With his hands clasped behind his back, he smiled brightly, “You Su, thank you for bringing me such a precious gift. Perhaps I’ll spare your life?”

Ji Lingruo rolled to her feet. Being an evil entity born of flesh, her regenerative abilities were extraordinary.

You Su drew his sword in anger, positioning himself between Lord Liu and Ji Lingruo. His teeth clenched so tightly they threatened to shatter.

The battlefield lay in ruins, and the surrounding mist thinned slightly due to the frequent clashes.

Seeing their defiant stance, Lord Liu sighed deeply, “Why must people always refuse to accept their fate?”

He truly couldn’t understand why some individuals insisted on futile resistance instead of surrendering when faced with insurmountable odds. Why couldn’t they learn from him—to sell out or submit when necessary? As long as one survived, opportunities would arise.

Only through such perseverance could he endure decades of hardship and humiliation, ultimately ascending to the pinnacle. At this moment, Lord Liu felt an unparalleled sense of triumph.

Step by step, he advanced toward Tai Sui, moving like a tiger stalking its prey.

Deep within the thick fog, two white-robed celestial maidens darted swiftly through the haze.

Though both wore pristine white, the taller and fuller-figured maiden revealed hints of pink and green beneath her flowing skirt, resembling an August lotus. The other, wearing a jade rabbit mask, radiated pure, flawless white.

They had just repelled a seductive female cultivator and were now rushing toward Chuyun City without hesitation, undeterred by the dense mist.

“Why are you late?” He Shutong’s voice was devoid of emotion, yet it carried an implicit rebuke.

“They wouldn’t let me leave,” Heavenly Maiden Wangshu replied matter-of-factly.

He Shutong frowned. She knew her disciple had been confined by the Mystic Firmament Sect for special reasons, but something as significant as the Dream-Eating Ghost should have warranted the release of Heavenly Maiden Wangshu, who specialized in eradicating evil entities.

“When we enter the city, we only need to find a boy and a girl.”

“What kind of boy? What kind of girl?”

“They’re both strikingly beautiful—you’ll recognize them instantly in a crowd.”

“What does ‘beautiful’ mean?” Heavenly Maiden Wangshu pressed further.

He Shutong hesitated, momentarily at a loss. She wasn’t fond of speaking, and her disciple’s habit of asking endless “whys” often left her speechless.

“Beautiful… like me,” she said awkwardly.

“I understand.” Heavenly Maiden Wangshu quietly stored this answer in her heart.

Their brief conversation ended abruptly as a crimson, crab-like monstrosity emerged from the fog ahead. Resembling a human-legged crab, it charged toward them with drool dripping from its mouth.

Neither He Shutong nor Heavenly Maiden Wangshu flinched. They simply continued forward.

“Hand.”

At He Shutong’s command, Heavenly Maiden Wangshu obediently extended her hand. The moment He Shutong grasped it, the crab-like creature suddenly lost all sense of direction, stomping twice in place before wandering off aimlessly, as if its target had vanished.

This was precisely why He Shutong considered Heavenly Maiden Wangshu to be a hundred times superior to Gu Qiang. She was the embodiment of purity—the untainted goddess spoken of in legends.

Almost every evil entity they encountered showed no hostility toward her, nor toward anything she touched. Moving among hordes of evil beings, she blended seamlessly, as though she were one of them.

[Author’s Note:

I’ve sinned. Writing 7,000 characters has pushed me to my limit—I’m dizzy and exhausted. Perhaps I should acknowledge my shortcomings as a writer. I’ll aim to conclude this arc within two or three days. My attempt at writing climactic scenes feels like a complete mess.]