In the frigid lands, after my exile, I began to slay demons and monsters.

Chapter 151 Human-Demon-Mixed Blood

"Ning Shuguan!" A person walked over from the fire pit inside the room.

In the firelight, Ning Xiaoxi could clearly see that the person was dressed in the ordinary clothes of the Earthly Fiends, of medium build, not the tall stature typical of the North. He wore a fur cloak and a fur-lined hat, which he did not remove even though he was by the brazier. He had a heroic air about him, full lips, and bright eyes.

"Lord Di Kui!" Ning Xiaoxi quickly bowed and paid her respects.

"What did Ning, the subordinate official, discover?"

“My daughter is quite sensitive to auras, and as you said, this person’s aura is indeed very strange.” Ning Xiaoxi didn’t hide anything. If she wanted to establish herself in the area, she had to build a good relationship with the local bigwigs. As she spoke, she looked at the guard sitting steadily by the brazier.

Feeling awkward about being stared at by the little girl, Liao Wenju stood up and walked to Di Kui's side, clasping his hands in a salute. "Officer Ning, I am Liao Wenju, the garrison commander of Fufang. This fellow was brought back from outside the city by my scouts. He dared to resist and kill as soon as he arrived at the camp. Officer Ning, could you take a look at this thing and see what it is?"

Ning Xiaoxi looked at Di Kui. After all, she wasn't the resident Celestial Master here, nor did she have any connection with the guard. So why should she just look?

"I am willing to trouble you, my lord!" Di Kui politely followed Liao Wenju in bowing with clasped hands.

"Cursed Cage!"

Ning Xiaoxi first cast a spell, a golden cage enveloping the prisoner, spiritual energy permeating the entire cage. She lightly touched the cage bars with her fingers, condensing a stream of spiritual energy that shot directly at the prisoner. The energy entered his arm and flowed along his veins. The veins in the prisoner's arm began to expand, the hair on the back of his hand thickened and grew longer, and his nails visibly sharpened. The spiritual energy circulated to his brain, and long black hair began to grow on his face. His mouth opened, revealing fangs, and thick, sticky fluid dripped from the corners of his mouth.

Di Kui and Liao Wenju felt they couldn't see enough from the moment Ning Xiaoxi started acting. The sealed cage was so golden, and the prisoner was different from the demons or monsters, and also different from the half-baked ones they had captured before.

The spiritual energy circulated to the prisoner's heart, and his body trembled. Several wisps of black energy drifted from the people in the room, except for Di Kui and Ning Xiaoxi, into the prisoner's heart.

Di Kui frowned, looking at the black aura emanating from the others. His eyes were deep, and he whispered, "Demonic energy!"

"Demonic energy?" Liao Wenju looked at the black energy emanating from his body. This was the first time he had clearly seen what demonic energy looked like. In the past, when he killed those half-baked people on the battlefield, every cut was bloody and the flesh and bones were clearly separated. He could hardly see any demonic transformation.

"For humans, demonic energy is desire. Demons absorb the desires of humans to cultivate themselves, and this black energy is desire," Ning Xiaoxi said calmly.

The other soldiers in the room could also see the black mist emanating from their own bodies, and they all held their breath.

"Ning, will these things affect us?" Liao Wenju asked cautiously.

Ning Xiaoxi looked around and said, "There will be a brief surge of desire. You will need to rest and recuperate for a few days to replenish your energy and blood, stabilize your mind, and suppress any thoughts that you shouldn't have. Then you'll be fine."

Hearing Ning Xiaoxi's words, Liao Wenju and the soldiers breathed a sigh of relief. It was just a matter of resting for a few days; it wouldn't be a problem.

“However…” Ning Xiaoxi didn’t keep them in suspense, “If you can’t suppress the desires in your heart…” She glanced back at the group, her expression solemn, “you will be corrupted by demonic energy and eventually become a demon.”

Liao Wenju looked back at the guards, then turned around and transferred them all to his side as personal guards. Those whose desires were eliminated were his confidants, and those who became demons were killed directly.

Di Kui looked at Liao Wenju with the same gaze. Liao Wenju smiled somewhat awkwardly. Everyone has their own little schemes!

As they spoke, black hair grew on the legs of the prisoner in the cage, and his feet became deformed, completely losing his human form. After circulating his spiritual energy throughout his body, the prisoner suddenly raised his head, his blood-red eyes fixed on Ning Xiaoxi in front of him, and let out a low growl.

"Official Ning, what exactly is this?" Di Kui's face was very ugly. He was about to leave Fu Fang when this happened. He really didn't know whether it was a blessing or a curse!

"All I can say is that this prisoner is a hybrid of human, demon, and monster blood. As for the rest, we'll see if it's willing to talk."

Di Kui and Liao Wenju exchanged a glance; this junior official clearly didn't want to get involved.

"Ning Shuguan, is it possible to restore it to its original state?" Liao Wenju spoke first.

Ning Xiaoxi withdrew her spiritual power, and the prisoner's body returned to normal. The golden cage gradually dissipated. "If you want it to reveal its true form, just input spiritual power into it."

"Thank you for your help, Officer Ning." Di Kui nodded to indicate that he understood, then turned to Liu Xing, who was standing at the door, and said, "Liu Xing, use my carriage to take Officer Ning back."

Liu Xing responded and left.

“Minister Ning, my term is coming to an end. I will be here for the next year. When he arrives, I will introduce you to him. He is a very quick-witted man, and you can always contact him if you need anything.”

Ning Xiaoxi bowed to Di Kui and said, "Thank you for your care, sir."

Upon exiting the gate, they saw Liu Xing waiting in his carriage.

"My lord, I have a favor to ask, and I wonder if you could do me a favor?" Ning Xiaoxi thought for a moment before finally speaking.

Di Kui nodded slightly.

“Xiaoxi wants to go out of Beicheng to take a look.” Ning Xiaoxi saw Di Kui’s somewhat surprised expression and explained with a smile, “My family will be settling here in the future. I heard that the land outside Beicheng used to be fertile, but I don’t know why it is now barren. For the sake of my parents and family, I always hope that they can live in peace.”

"Regarding the situation outside the North City, there are records in the local archives. When the Ning officials come to register tomorrow, they can go in and take a look."

Ning Xiaoxi looked at Di Kui with great surprise. She had not yet had the opportunity to enter the Celestial Master Pavilion to examine the classics, but Di Kui had given her this convenience. "Xiaoxi thanks you very much, sir. If there is anything Xiaoxi can do to serve you in the future, she will certainly not refuse!"

Di Kui smiled and turned to summon Liao Wenju, who was inside the house, "General Liao."

Liao Wenju quickly walked a few steps to the door and looked at the two of them. He thought that the Celestial Masters had something to say to each other, which was why he did not approach them.

"Officer Ning has orders to go outside the north city to investigate the situation. Commander Liao, please remember to do me a favor when you do so."

Ning Xiaoxi looked at Commander Liao with a smile, saying nothing. She responded to whatever the local deity said.

Liao Wenju didn't mince words. "It seems the officials are paying attention to the situation outside the city. Since it's official business for Ning, I naturally won't stop him. I'll speak to the gatekeepers, and Ning can come and go as he pleases, just need to register."

"Thank you very much, Commander Liao!"

Having received permission, Ning Xiaoxi said no more and got into the carriage to return home.