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

Chapter 96 Searching for the Heart of the Snow Woman

[Tuanzi, does Lin Yitian mean that if I don't remove this trace of soul energy, I'll become a demon later?]

[There are no records.] Tuanzi sat opposite Ning Xiaoxi with a serious expression. [Demons and monsters are different. Monsters leave traces, while demons prefer to infiltrate people's hearts. Past records can only be used as a reference and cannot be used to make a final judgment.]

[Lin knew about the Soul Trace and the later confusion between humans and demons, so he must have at least read records of similar events. It's not easy for a Snow Maiden to take shape; how many high-level Snow Maidens can evolve in a hundred years?] Ning Xiaoxi felt a little tired. [Why does it seem like your records are less extensive than those of the aristocratic families?]

The little dumpling curled up into a ball, trying to minimize its presence. [Since the task wasn't completed, it's naturally being punished.]

Ning Xiaoxi stared intently at the little dumpling. [So, by the time you're with me, you're no longer the original system?]

"Who said that!" Tuanzi raised her head defiantly, stubbornly clinging to her dignity. "I am the updated system."

Ning Xiaoxi slapped her forehead hard. "Even in your fully evolved form, you couldn't complete this task? Now you want me to complete it with this...this...this updated system?"

Tuanzi suddenly stood up, hands on her hips, head held high, ["I, I, I at least brought new features!"]

Ning Xiaoxi closed her eyes in despair. [Are all the skills I'm being loaded with just what other people have already used?]

No, each one is different. Furthermore, a poorly leveled alt account cannot retain its abilities; whether it's magic or martial arts, it's all reset to zero.

Ning Xiaoxi felt like dying. She didn't want to argue with this unreliable little dumpling anymore. Her priority now was to eliminate the Snow Maiden's soul traces. [Where can I find the Snow Maiden's Heart? If I don't eliminate it, how will I complete my mission when the Celestial Masters of the Celestial Master Pavilion deem me a demon?]

[The Snow Maidens were born in the icy plains. Their large-scale appearance this time is likely due to orders from the Frost Soul Demon Lord. Finding the Frost Soul Demon Lord should lead to the whereabouts of the Snow Maiden's Heart.]

"That's a Demon Lord, a Demon Lord. Besides, you said it yourself, a Snow Maiden capable of generating the Snow Maiden's Heart is at least a super being. One Demon Lord isn't enough, you want me to find two? You want a lowly noob like me to find two Demon Lords? I think you don't want to complete the mission."

Ning Xiaoxi felt that she couldn't rely on Tuanzi; she was more reliable on her own.

"Father." Ning Xiaoxi jumped off the carriage and caught up with Ning Shi.

Ning Shi looked at her daughter who was close to her, and turned her body to the side to block the cold wind blowing towards her.

"I need to remove that snowflake mark. I'll be away for a few days. Can you tell my mother for me? I don't want her to worry. Just say I'm going out to gain experience," Ning Xiaoxi whispered to Ning Shi.

"is it serious?"

"It's not a big problem, I can handle it."

"Xiao Xi," Ning Shi said with a serious expression, "No matter what happens, our family will always be together."

Ning Xiaoxi looked up at Ning Shi's face, which was weathered from the long journey, and nodded emphatically, "Mm."

Leaving the group and stepping onto the icy plains, the spiritual energy within his meridians surged, warm currents flowing through him, yet his body remained agile. He channeled his spiritual energy into the icy blue snowflake on his wrist, and a faint chill stirred within him, a subtle sensation emanating from the north.

Ning Xiaoxi carefully sensed the chill, which didn't feel like the usual snow maiden she was used to. It was as if something was beckoning her closer. Using Wind Step and Water Step in combination, her Spirit Crystal Heart transformed into a defensive shield, and she quickly sped northward along with the chill.

The constant circulation of spiritual energy gradually made Ning Xiaoxi feel a little tired. The icy plains were not suitable for horseback riding, and it would be nice to have a means of transportation.

Just then, a beautiful scene appeared before Ning Xiaoxi's eyes.

It was a herd of reindeer. The reindeer were agile, with long limbs and large hooves, allowing them to walk on the thick snow with ease. They were covered in thick fur, mostly brown with white spots, like fairies in the snow.

From afar, the running deer herd resembles a surging brown wave, contrasting beautifully with the pristine white snow. The reindeer are extremely alert; at the slightest disturbance, they prick up their ears, stop eating, and watch their surroundings warily with their large, dark eyes.

Ning Xiaoxi's eyes revealed joy. If she could hunt a strong reindeer to use for transportation, her life would be much easier.

Thinking this, she withdrew her Spirit Crystal Heart. The moment the defensive shield retracted, a bone-chilling cold enveloped her. The icy wind felt like countless cold hands, desperately tearing at her, trying to drag her into an endless abyss.

"Ouch, it's really cold!" Ning Xiaoxi shrank her neck.

However, her gaze quickly settled on a tall and robust adult male reindeer. It had a majestic figure, with antlers that stretched towards the sky like huge branches, and its fur shone with a deep luster in the sunlight. It was clear at a glance that it was the best among the deer.

"It's you!"

Ning Xiaoxi slowly crouched down, trying to use the snowdrifts as cover to approach stealthily. Her heart was pounding, her palms were sweating, and she knew the danger of this operation. The reindeer were extremely alert; at the slightest disturbance, they would flee. She tried to walk as quietly as possible, each step lightly touching the snow without making a sound.

However, just a few steps from her target, an unexpected event occurred. The snow beneath her feet suddenly loosened, making a slight crunching sound. This subtle movement was like a thunderclap on the silent ice field, instantly alerting the reindeer herd. The lead reindeer let out a high-pitched alarm, and in an instant, the entire herd, like startled birds, galloped away, their heavy hooves thundering across the ice.

In a moment of panic, Ning Xiaoxi didn't have time to think. Seizing the opportunity, she suddenly stood up, used her Wind Step to follow, and her spiritual energy transformed into a lasso that drew an arc in the air. Just as it was about to snatch the animal, the male reindeer nimbly sidestepped, easily dodging the attack. It turned its head to look at Ning Xiaoxi, its eyes filled with wariness and anger, then reared up and galloped away into the distance. Its speed made a glint of light flash in Ning Xiaoxi's eyes.

Ning Xiaoxi was not about to give up easily. She used her teleportation ability to instantly appear behind the male reindeer, flipped over and jumped onto its back, and skillfully looped her spiritual lasso around its neck.

"Shh!"

Just as Ning Xiaoxi jumped onto the male reindeer's back, a leather lasso also lassoed the male reindeer at the same time.

Ning Xiaoxi turned her head sharply and saw a tall figure running alongside a male reindeer, with one end of the leather lasso in his hand.