"Hmph!"
The bandit leader only let out a pained grunt, but his eyes were fixed on Xiao Lingyu, showing no signs of fear.
Xiao Lingyu moved again and stepped on the bandit leader's other arm.
"If you want to kill me, then kill me. What's the point of torturing me like this? I've suffered enough! "The bandit leader said angrily after he cried out in pain again.
Demon cultivators focused on the cultivation of their bodies. However, the more they did so, the harder it was for them to recover from their injuries. Furthermore, the pain they felt when they were injured was even more intense.
Xiao Lingyu did not reply. Instead, he quietly went to the other party's leg. Just as he was about to step on the other party's leg, he suddenly stopped and squatted down. He seemed to be very interested as he asked, "How many magic crystals can you snatch in a year?"
"Why? Since physical torture is not effective, you want to resort to verbal abuse?" The bandit leader said hatefully.
"No, no. I'm just curious." Xiao Lingyu shook her head.
"If you want to kill me, then don't dawdle. I don't want to talk nonsense with you!" The bandit leader said stubbornly.
"Although you're not afraid of death, you definitely don't care about your own life. If you can answer my questions honestly, I think I can let you off." Xiao Lingyu stood up and did not seem to be joking.
"Why should I believe you?" The bandit leader asked in disbelief.
"Because you have no other choice. You may not be afraid of death, but your subordinates may not be. Even if they don't care about their lives, what right do you have to make them die for you?" Xiao Lingyu pointed at the injured bandits around her and sneered.
The bandit leader frowned and pondered for a moment. Then, he said, "Ask away then."
"Answer my question first," Xiao Lingyu said calmly.
"Our harvest in a year is not certain. Sometimes, we don't steal anything in a year. Sometimes, we can steal tens of thousands of mid-grade magic crystals," the bandit leader replied after thinking for a while.
"Tens of thousands of mid-grade magic crystals is equivalent to a few million low-grade magic crystals. This is considered a good harvest," Xiao Lingyu said with satisfaction.
"That's only when we're lucky. On average, we only get 10,000 mid-grade magic crystals a year," the bandit leader continued.
"The amount of magic crystals you need for a year's cultivation is not a small amount. In this way, you won't be too rich." Xiao Lingyu nodded.
"If we were rich, why would we become bandits?" The bandit leader said indignantly.
"Why don't you join some sects and enjoy a quiet life? Why did you choose to become bandits?" Xiao Lingyu asked with a puzzled look.
"People like us are not talented. When we first ascended, no sects were willing to take us in, or we were hunted down by strong enemies … We weren't chosen by the upper-middle sects, and we didn't want to join the weak sects, so we became bandits. Although it's risky, at least we're happy. At least we don't lack magic crystals for cultivation," the bandit leader replied.
In fact, Xiao Lingyu also knew that the weaker sects would not be able to control the magic crystal mines. Their disciples had a hard time cultivating, and it was not much better than being bandits. Even the sects that had the magic crystal mines had better conditions for recruiting disciples. Even if they joined the sects and became disciples, the magic crystals they could obtain from the sects were pitifully small.
After a moment of silence, Xiao Lingyu said, "It's too dangerous for you to rob like this. Just like today, when you met me, your days of cultivation in the Demon Realm have come to an end."
"So what? If we weren't together and didn't rob, maybe we wouldn't even be here today," the bandit leader said nonchalantly.
"What I mean is that there's a problem with the way you rob and your strategy. If you act so recklessly, you'll meet an expert sooner or later, and you'll all lose your lives," Xiao Lingyu said with a smile.
"Isn't that how all robberies are? Where's the strategy and method?" the bandit leader said indignantly.
Xiao Lingyu shook his head and said, "Where's your lair? Can you take me there for a while? "
"Uh … What are you going there for? Don't tell me you think there's treasure there? "the bandit leader asked cautiously.
"Haha, now that I'm at the chopping block, you're all meat on the chopping block. If I want something from you, won't you obediently give it to me? I'm only going to your lair to have a drink. "Xiao Lingyu shook his head and smiled.
The bandit leader thought about it and agreed, but he still asked, "Can you really let us go?"
"You don't have any deep grudges with me. You robbed me and didn't hurt me at all. Why should I kill all of you?" Xiao Lingyu said in a seemingly friendly manner.
The bandit's lair was not far from where they robbed Xiao Lingyu. After flying for a day, Xiao Lingyu and the injured bandits arrived at their destination.
This was a very desolate mountain range. The Demonic Spirit Qi was very thin, and there was a layer of gray smoke everywhere, making it difficult for people to feel any nostalgia for this place.
However, this place was the bandit's favorite hiding place because very few cultivators were willing to visit this place, making it easy for them to hide their tracks.
This group of bandits' lair was in a deep cave deep in the mountain range. First, they passed through a tunnel with alarms and restrictions at regular intervals. Then, they arrived at a rather large cave deep in the ground.
In the cave, there were some stone tables and chairs, and there were many quiet rooms around. The layout was very simple.
These bandits only suffered superficial injuries, and they had mostly recovered after a day of traveling. At this time, they were all sitting on the stone pillars in the cave, staring at Xiao Lingyu, who was still smiling calmly.
"What good wine do you have? Take it out and try it." Xiao Lingyu said to the bandit leader.
Although the bandit leader had received Xiao Lingyu's permission not to kill him, he did not relax at all. Therefore, he had been acting as if he was facing a great enemy, completely forgetting that Xiao Lingyu had said before coming here that he wanted to drink a few cups.
After being stunned for a moment, the bandit leader called out to his subordinates, "Go to the wine cellar and bring a few jars of Roaming Dragon's Song here!"
Hearing the three words Roaming Dragon's Song, the bandits who had not reached the Devil King Stage all swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
Not long after, a few buckets of wine were brought out. The wine jars had not been unsealed, but the smell of wine had already filled the entire cave. The bandit leader's expression became even more expectant.
The bandit leader moved a jug of wine in front of him, and then he made a hand seal to undo the seal on the jug. Instantly, the smell of wine became even stronger, but what was even more surprising was that there were actually waves of dragon roars that weren't very loud coming from the jug.
Xiao Lingyu could not help but be curious.
The bandit leader took out a few dozen large bowls, then poured out the wine jars, one by one.
What made Xiao Lingyu even more curious was that within the bowl of sake, there was a mist-like gas moving about. At first glance, it looked as if there were a few small dragons swimming about in the wine.
And the low dragon's roars were still coming from the wine bowl from time to time.
"No wonder it's called Roaming Dragon's Song," Xiao Lingyu praised in his heart, then did not hold back, took a bowl, and poured it into his mouth.
Just now, when the bandit leader poured the wine, Xiao Lingyu had already used his mind to check that the wine had not been tampered with. Moreover, with the abilities of these bandits, even if they had tampered with the wine, they would not be able to do anything to him.
For Xiao Lingyu, the demonic spirit power in the wine wasn't too heavy. But after drinking it, he felt as if there were soft insects crawling through his meridians and organs. If he looked carefully, he would discover that these weren't small insects, but wisps of aura that flowed through his body like gossamer threads.
Every time it swam a certain distance, a part of the aura would be consumed, and Xiao Lingyu's power would increase a little. Although the increase was not much, not even one-thousandth, it was still effective in increasing his power.
It was not much for Xiao Lingyu, but for those Earth Demon or Heavenly Demon Realm cultivators, it was definitely extraordinary. However, they could not gulp it down like Xiao Lingyu, and even those in the Demon King Realm would find it difficult to drink three cups.
All the bandits held a bowl each, but they were holding it carefully as if it was a rare treasure, and even when it was brought to their mouths, they would take small sips.
After drinking three bowls in a row, Xiao Lingyu wiped his mouth with his sleeve and said, "You guys are going out to try your luck. Actually, why don't you choose a target first, then carry out the robbery with a specific plan?"
Hearing Xiao Lingyu's words, all the bandits put down their bowls and listened attentively.
"In this way, not only will the chances of success be much higher, but you can also avoid the risks, because the target you choose will definitely be someone you can deal with. It will not be like you guys randomly blocking people on the road, only to be unlucky and run into a strong person. Although this will be a little slower, as long as the plan is thorough and the target chosen is suitable, you might even reap greater rewards, "Xiao Lingyu continued.
The bandits were a little confused, but they seemed to be able to pick up some clues.
"If some of the targets are too big, you can also work together with other bandit groups to take them down. In short, a well-planned robbery with a target and preparation is definitely much safer than going out to try your luck. After a long time, you can become familiar with the other bandits, and gradually form an alliance, forming a strong force. "Xiao Lingyu drank another bowl of wine, and spoke tirelessly with great interest.
All the bandits no longer stared at Xiao Lingyu, but lowered their heads and fell into deep thought.
Xiao Lingyu's words were actually very simple and easy to understand. However, in the eyes of these bandits, robbing people was just going out to try their luck. There were no tricks, but today, Xiao Lingyu made them feel as if the clouds had parted and the sun had risen.
Since they were bandits, they generally didn't have much ambition and strength. This caused them to not think much and not have high expectations for their future. Therefore, they wouldn't think much about planning their own future. They would just take it one step at a time. After all, they lived a life where there might not be a tomorrow.
"Alright, the wine has been drunk, and I have other things to do, so I won't delay any longer." Xiao Lingyu finished speaking and stood up, looking as if he was about to leave immediately.
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