The Darling of Heaven Owns a Rip-off Shop

Tianmiao stayed overnight in this place and set off the next morning.

At noon the next day, while resting under a pavilion at the foot of a mountain, she overheard two tea drinkers discussing something in horror.

”My uncle’s son’s cousin is an arrest officer. He said this situation is causing widespread panic, and the culprit hasn’t been found yet. Some say it’s the work of a demon; I think that’s probably the case.”

”I’ve heard about this too, and I agree with you. I also think it’s a demon. Otherwise, how could a perfectly healthy person walking around just suddenly disappear?”

”I’m too scared to go home. Do you think we should move away?”

”If the Government can’t solve this, then we would have to move. Alas... Generations of my family have lived here, and I really don’t want to move.”

Tianmiao stood up, walked over to the two, and smiled. ”Gentlemen, do you know where this strange event is happening?” Without waiting for them to reply, Tianmiao called for the waiter and paid for their tea.

The two scratched their heads, feeling a bit embarrassed. ”How can we let the young brother pay for us?”

”Why is the young brother asking? Are you from elsewhere? If so, we suggest you take a detour. We live just ahead in a place called Tongshui Town. Lately, strange things have been happening at night; people just disappear while walking. It’s already the third person this month, and the Government Office hasn’t found them yet.”

”Exactly, you say we want to see the person alive or the body if dead, right? But no one has been found, and there’s no corpse. It’s terrifying; if it’s not a demon causing this, then what is it?”

The two advised Tianmiao to take a detour if she passed by their town, and they also informed Tianmiao about the situation.

”Thank you, gentlemen, for letting me know,” Tianmiao nodded.

”Hey, young brother, don’t do anything foolish out of curiosity,” the two tea drinkers cautioned. They knew some young people were fearless and liked to seek thrills. But this situation was very sinister, far beyond a mere thrill.

”Thanks, thanks, I won’t do anything foolish,” Tianmiao smiled and said to reassure them.

After saying goodbye to the two tea drinkers, Tianmiao still headed towards Tongshui Town.

The two tea drinkers watched the direction Tianmiao left, exchanged a glance, and sighed.

”Why doesn’t she listen to advice?”

”What a pity. Young people just love chasing excitement.”

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Tianmiao walked leisurely, observing the surroundings. Tongshui Town, nestled among the mountains with a river flowing through, adjacent to the town, was picturesque. At the town’s entrance stood a tall stone gate, grandly inscribed with the words Tongshui Town. Walking in, the streets were bustling at the moment. In the town center, there was a stage where someone was storytelling.

On the surface, nothing seemed amiss. However, Tianmiao detected a trace of demon energy. Following this faint demon energy, she walked to the very back of the town.

A winding path led into the mountains, with sunlight filtering through the dense canopy, scattering dappled light. The roadside was fragrant with wildflowers, accompanied by the crisp calls of birds. Everything seemed vibrant and full of life.

That was the view for ordinary people.

In Tianmiao’s eyes, the silent road had a faint hint of dark energy hovering in the air, extending deep into the woods.

There was a demon plaguing the human world!

Moreover, this type of demon often had considerable wealth.

Tianmiao recalled her senior sister’s insights, her eyes subtly brightening.

Could it be that after exterminating the demon this time, I might even make some money?