Chinese Demon Spirit Captured

Authorities in Chin-Jiung Province, China, believe they have found the demon spirit Xiu-Liuong. Chinese historians report ancient texts say that around 1300BC Xiu-Liuong was a warrior that raided rural villages, stealing livestock and produce. It is said that Xiu-Liuong used the animals and produce to create giant pans of fried rice for superior demon spirits.

Above: Fried Rice

Probably the most interesting piece of the ancient tale is the belief that Xiu-Liuong was actually a young girl. As far as demon spirits in Chinese mythology go, most are adult males, or siren like adult females. Apparently this is not so for Xiu-Liuong. She is commonly depicted in paintings as a young female with dragon wings growing from her face. Legend has it that Xiu-Liuong would lie along the roadside near night fall and wait for village women to pass by. When Xiu-Liuong saw a motherly looking woman she would begin to weep and proceed to tell the woman that she was an orphan. More often than not these women would take Xiu-Liuong into their homes. At night while the families slept is when Xiu-Liuong would strike.
Above: Chinese crowd gathers to attack Xiu-Liuong

Xiu-Liuong was found working in a noodle restaurant in a old part of the city. After she was positively identified word spread quickly and many in the city gathered to kill her. Police in riot gear arrived before Xiu-Liuong could be apprehended. Chinese authorities report that they want to keep Xiu-Liuong alive long enough to find the secret to her powers. They will try to replicate her powers in order to take over the world, then they will kill her.

Above: Xiu-Liuong behind bars