"Allow me to introduce myself first. I am Chen Yuanshan, a Taoist from Maoshan," Chen Yuanshan walked to the center of the yard, addressing the enchanting man standing at the entrance.

"Who are you? You have nothing to do with me. I'm here to find Yu Xiaojia," the alluring man said to Chen Yuanshan and walked confidently into the courtyard.

"Serpent demon, there is a clear distinction between humans and demons. You may live freely within our human territories, but you cannot harm humans. The harm you've caused to the girl in that house is enough. I implore you to leave her be from now on," Chen Yuanshan sternly warned the enchanting man.

"Stinky Taoist, this is between us. It's none of your business. Just get lost," the serpent demon retorted, his tone aggressive. "What if I refuse to leave?" Chen Yuanshan asked, raising his copper coin sword, ready for confrontation.

Seeing the copper coin sword pointed at him, the serpent demon's calm demeanor turned furious. His hair fluttered without wind, and black scales emerged on his exposed skin. His eyes turned blood red, shimmering with a faint green glow. Sharp fangs extended from his mouth.

"Oh my god!" I exclaimed in shock, taking two steps back.

"Serpent demon, a millennium ago, humans and your demon clan signed a treaty. Humans and demons take different paths, and neither should harm the other. If a demon harms innocent civilians, human cultivators have the right to exterminate them. If I kill you today, it's your own fault," Chen Yuanshan explained firmly.

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"If you want to kill me, you'll have to have the ability first," the serpent demon replied with a malicious smile, launching himself at Chen Yuanshan.

Seeing the serpent demon charge, Chen Yuanshan swung his copper coin sword and advanced as well.

Before Chen Yuanshan could reach the serpent demon, a thick tail suddenly emerged from behind the demon and slapped towards Chen Yuanshan.

Seeing the formidable tail, Chen Yuanshan chose not to confront it head-on. He retreated four or five steps, stopping beside me.

A loud "bang" echoed as the serpent demon's tail hit the cement ground in the courtyard, cracking it and sending shattered cement blocks flying.

One small block scratched Chen Yuanshan's right cheek, leaving a bloody gash.

"I spared thought for your centuries of cultivation, but since you're unrepentant, blame yourself for this," Chen Yuanshan shouted angrily, swinging his copper coin sword at the serpent demon.

The sword made a swift sound as it pierced toward the serpent demon's chest.

The serpent demon didn't dodge. He reached out his right hand, covered in black scales, and grabbed the blade.

Chen Yuanshan saw the serpent demon grasp the blade, sneered, and uttered two words, "Arrogant."

Suddenly, the blade of the copper coin sword turned red. The serpent demon's hand, holding the now red-hot blade, emitted a sizzling sound and white smoke.

Feeling like his hand was grabbing onto a red-hot iron rod, the serpent demon couldn't help but scream, releasing his grip on the copper coin sword.

At this moment, Chen Yuanshan took a talisman from his pocket, holding it up and chanting something.