Before long, the white snake before Chen Xuanze restored its human form. Chen Xuanze, in astonishment, discovered that the mana and internal energy within his body were automatically circulating. Under the clear daytime sky, nine large stars flashed and disappeared. The immense power of the stars descended vertically, evenly distributed between Chen Xuanze and the white-clad girl.

The sound of fine 'cracking' echoed as Chen Xuanze's bones continued to make subtle noises, and his body became more plump. Despite his tall stature and the demon-slaying robe he wore, he still appeared somewhat slender. If one were to lift his clothes, they would see the streamlined beauty of Chen Xuanze's entire body, with muscles hidden and a radiant glow beneath the skin.

At the eighth level of cultivation, achieving mastery in the skin refining stage, he presented the image of perfection. Coming to his senses, Chen Xuanze found the white-clad girl still in a state of unconsciousness. Whether she had returned to human form or for some other reason, her previously damaged white robe now showed no signs of wear and tear. Her gray-white hair had turned silver.

Her figure had also grown taller, estimated to be over 160 centimeters. "Snake demon, with a hundred and twenty years of cultivation. Bearing the bloodline of feathered serpents, your future is boundless."

Within the sea of knowledge, the information about severe injuries disappeared. "Tsk tsk, it even comes with healing abilities, amazing. By the way, this figure is not bad!" While lying there, the white-clad girl's chest had transformed from a vast grassland to a raised mound.

"What's this? Continental drift?" Chen Xuanze admired while joking. In an instant, the long eyelashes of the white-clad girl trembled, and her eyes slowly opened, full of surprise. With injuries healed and cultivation advanced, all that remained was to deal with the human attempting to subdue her.

A white shadow flashed, and the girl disappeared from Chen Xuanze's sight. The two were only a little over two meters apart, and Chen Xuanze couldn't react in time. Now it depended on the so-called ancient contract technique and its true value.

A cold and soft touch came from the back, and a chilly sweet scent appeared on the neck. Four sharp objects pressed against the throat. Strands of silver-white hair bound Chen Xuanze's hands.

"Count to three, release the contract, or die." A melodious and pleasing voice echoed in Chen Xuanze's ears. This was the original agreement.

Before the girl could start counting down, Chen Xuanze's hands, ignoring the constraints of the white hair, reached behind him.

"Enough, as if you can really bite me. If you've made a contract, be obedient, or I'll stew you into snake soup." Saying this, Chen Xuanze lifted the girl's hands and even playfully shook them a bit.

With the white-clad girl on his back, Chen Xuanze stood up and walked towards the official road. "My name is Chen Xuanze, and from now on, you're my companion host. Remember, I'm a ninth-grade demon-sealing guard from the Demon-Sealing Bureau. In the future, call me brother. I'll say I found you in the wilderness."

Chen Xuanze paid no attention to the struggles of the girl behind him and continued explaining, seemingly lost in his own thoughts.

"Also, I don't care about the past, but from now on, no evil deeds. Otherwise, I'll seal you directly." As he threatened, a subtle electric current kept stimulating the girl's ample buttocks.

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He couldn't see the girl's expression, only feeling the warmth in the breath near his neck.

"Don't play dumb. I'm just a lowly ninth-grade demon-sealing guard. If you want to survive, it's up to you. So, spill it—where do you come from?"

The girl remained silent, and Chen Xuanze wasn't in a hurry. He was confident; at the moment the contract was formed, the contract word had already fixed itself in his sea of knowledge, bringing new information.

"Demonic techniques, the art of concealment. It can hide demonic energy, untraceable unless of supreme quality and cannot be practiced without a contract. It can only be passed on, not verbally transmitted." With this information came a gift—a manual for passing on techniques.

"Damn, I really value this girl. I didn't get anything this good when I made my contract." As Chen Xuanze complained, new information arrived in his sea of knowledge.

"Feathered serpent bloodline, practicing the art of concealment, can detect demonic and evil auras."

What was this? It was like a human radar! Trying not to envy, trying not to envy. Anyone who dares to lay a finger on the white-clad girl is practically seeking death—equivalent to messing with Chen Xuanze's wealth!

With the white-clad girl detecting, Xiaoqing responsible for traveling, and the Demon-Sealing Handbook determining the opponent's strength, this was a three-dimensional demon-sealing team!

Reaching the official road, Chen Xuanze let go and said, "You've tested it all the way, can't bite me. Don't act stubborn. If you want to live, confess clearly. I'll find a way to save your life. If you don't want to live, just kill yourself now. Also, pray that I live longer. We're in a symbiotic relationship now. If I die, you'll die with me."

Pointing to the horse demon Xiaoqing, he added, "Look, even a horse demon knows what it means to seize the opportunity. You're treated much better than it. Maybe one day, you can become a mountain or water deity."

The white-clad girl looked at Xiaoqing, and the proud expression on the horse's face seemed to say, "Learn from me, seize the opportunity!"

Shaking his head, Chen Xuanze spoke again, "Liu Sanqian, the saintess of the Liu clan from the White Mountain and Black Water. I came to the capital for the chaos last night, planning to open the road to the underworld. I reckon the Demon-Sealing Bureau is currently hunting me."

Without elaborating further, she briefly explained her background. She didn't want to accept her fate, but the power of her bloodline kept reminding her that the simple and honest guy in front of her was telling the truth.

Moreover, waves of fear emotions were transmitted.

Sweet talk and flattery would eventually provide an opportunity to break the contract.

Chen Xuanze mounted his horse, nodded, and said, "Alright, I got it. A snake demon with a hundred and twenty years of cultivation is quite unique."

Looking at the shocked expression on the face of the girl named Liu Sanqian, Chen Xuanze, with his honest and thick face, pretended not to care, as if what he just said was nothing special.

He continued, "Mount up. From now on, your surname is Chen, and you're called Chen Qianqian."

The white-clad girl, Liu Sanqian, had many questions but hesitated for a moment. She eventually flew onto Xiaoqing and sat in front of Chen Xuanze.

The future was long, and sooner or later, she would uncover the secrets behind this honest face.

"Don't overthink it. Follow me and enjoy the good things." Finishing his words, Chen Xuanze handed the reins to the white-clad girl, his left hand circling her waist, and his right hand resting on her head.

"Don't worry about Xiaoqing, just comprehend it thoroughly!"

Profound incantations flowed into Liu Sanqian's mind through Chen Xuanze's right hand.

Lesser Inclination, the technique of concealing demons, transmission complete.

After waiting for a while, feeling the girl's eyes open, Chen Xuanze grinned and said, "From now on, call yourself Chen Qianqian. Any objections?"

The girl shook her head, then nodded. She was a bit dazed, shaken by the techniques in her mind. Chen Xuanze only knew the names and effects of the techniques, while the white-clad girl comprehended the details.

The ability to enhance cultivation speed by devouring demonic beings and the power to conceal demonic energy—these surpassed the typical demonic cultivation, where overwhelming demonic energy would pierce the heavens.

Even her unique bloodline within kept stirring, transmitting feelings of joy.

"Good, from now on, I'm called Qianqian, and you're my brother."

Xiaoqing's horse mouth grinned all the way to its ears.

"See, seizing the opportunity is the mark of a wise horse and a good snake! It's all for cultivation, nothing to be ashamed of."

Chen Xuanze corrected, "Follow my surname, it's Chen."