"I really just happened to pass by. Do you suspect that I'm related to the Devil Scorpion Sect?" the man asked.
"Hehe, I really don't want to know if you're related. If you can't give me a satisfactory answer, I'll have no choice but to kill you," Xiao Lingyu said with a smile.
"If I go all out, you'll pay a heavy price even if you can kill me!" the man said, unconvinced.
"I'm afraid you're being too arrogant. Your High Rank Magic Tool couldn't harm me in the slightest. I don't believe you have any other means to injure me. Don't talk big, my patience is limited. Look, the battle over there is about to end. If you want to be buried with the Demon Scorpion Sect, I don't mind fulfilling your wish," Xiao Lingyu said in a relaxed manner.
Below, the Heavenly Bandits gradually closed the encirclement with their absolute advantage. One after another, the cultivators of the Devil Scorpion Sect died on the spot. For the bandits and passersby in the vicinity, this was definitely a gratifying matter. Who knew how many cultivators in the vicinity wanted nothing more than to kill the entire Devil Scorpion Sect.
Only half a day had passed. The reinforcements of the Devil Scorpion Sect definitely wouldn't arrive in time. Before they arrived, they would definitely turn around and leave upon hearing that the Devil Scorpion Sect had been destroyed. They wouldn't even think about avenging the sect.
The early true demon hesitated for a moment before dejectedly saying, "If you can promise not to kill me, I can tell you some secrets in detail."
"Whether I kill you or not depends on your attitude. It also depends on whether the things you tell me are valuable to me," Xiao Lingyu said noncommittally.
"It's definitely valuable to you. As long as you haven't reached the mystical demon realm, it's valuable to you," the early true demon said with certainty.
"Then tell me about it," Xiao Lingyu said with great interest.
The early true demon took a deep breath and said, "Actually, I've been keeping an eye on the Giant Peak of the Devil Scorpion Valley for the past few years because I know there's a great opportunity there. Last time and this time, it wasn't a coincidence that I passed by. I've been loitering around the area. In order to prevent any accidents from happening, I intervened to prevent you from discovering anything in the Giant Peak after the Devil Scorpion Sect was destroyed. "
"Aren't you worried that the Devil Scorpion Sect will discover something?" Xiao Lingyu asked.
"The Devil Kings of the Devil Scorpion Sect are too weak, and their realms are too low. If they could discover it, they would have discovered it long ago. After all these years of observation, I can already confirm that the Giant Peak is the place I'm looking for. I was just about to make my move when you guys came to rob me. Last time, I was injured and escaped. After recovering, I came here again. I was worried that you would come back and affect my actions, so I waited here for a while. I didn't think you would really come and bring an expert like you. "The early stage True Demon Cultivator said gloomily.
"You don't have to be so depressed. If there are any benefits, I won't monopolize it. However, you have to promise me one thing," Xiao Lingyu said generously.
"What is it?" The newcomer didn't directly thank Xiao Lingyu. Instead, he asked cautiously.
"Help me lead these bandits and let them gradually grow stronger. Of course, I'll share their gains with you." Xiao Lingyu pointed at the ground.
The battle below was nearing its end. Almost all of the Devil Scorpion Sect's cultivators had been killed. The Heavenly Bandits' cultivators were also quickly cleaning up the battlefield and searching for treasures in the valley.
"Although I've been cultivating alone, it's precisely because of this that I don't have much experience in leading a group. If you want me to help, I can help, but it's too difficult to lead them." The newcomer shook his head.
"What I want is for you to stay inside. I don't need you to come up with any plans. I just need you to occasionally contribute. In terms of planning, there are already experts inside," Xiao Lingyu said, her tone gradually becoming gentler.
"Is there a time limit? If there's no time limit, I'd rather you kill me right now." The newcomer seemed to want to negotiate.
"Actually, there's nothing bad about being a bandit. Of course, if you think this bandit group has no future and want a time limit, I can give you a time limit. Let's set it at ten thousand years. After ten thousand years, you can leave at any time and we can make a soul oath. You don't have to worry about me forcing you to stay. "Xiao Lingyu said casually.
"Ten thousand years?"
The Early True Demon cultivator was slightly surprised. Then, as if afraid that Xiao Lingyu would regret it, he nodded and said, "Deal!"
Ten thousand years wasn't a long time for a true devil cultivator. Sometimes, one secluded cultivation could pass in a flash.
"Although the time limit is a bit short, unless you really can't change the overall situation, you must do your best. You can't shirk responsibility or deliberately slack off." Xiao Lingyu added.
"That's not a problem. Since I've agreed, I won't do it half-heartedly." The newcomer nodded.
"Good, then let's make a soul oath contract now."
Then, Xiao Lingyu and the expert both made a soul oath. This wasn't an oath of loyalty, but a contract of equal cooperation.
"Boss, the area below has been cleaned up. Should we retreat?" A Demon King flew up and asked.
"What's the situation with the reinforcements of the Demon Scorpion Sect?" Xiao Lingyu asked indifferently. His expression didn't have the excitement and joy of a bandit after a great victory.
"Replying to Boss, they haven't retreated and are still rushing here at full speed. They'll be here in an hour, so Boss Zhu wants me to ask if we should retreat?" The Demon King respectfully replied.
"No need to retreat. Have everyone get into formation and wait for them to come." Xiao Lingyu said confidently.
"Boss, the reinforcements of the Demon Scorpion Sect are made up of four sects. Three of them aren't weaker than the Demon Scorpion Sect, and one of them is much stronger. We …"
"What? Are you questioning my decision? "Xiao Lingyu narrowed his eyes and stared at the Demon King.
"This subordinate doesn't dare! This subordinate will pass down the order for Boss! " The Demon King felt a chill in his heart from Xiao Lingyu's stare. He hurriedly descended and warned himself not to be so stupid in the future.
At the same time, he thought of the Demon Scorpion Sect's early stage cultivator who was fighting with Boss. He seemed to be very calm with Boss just now, as if the two had reached an agreement.
Even an early stage cultivator couldn't do anything to Boss, so why should they fear the reinforcements?
"The battle just now wasn't over yet. You'll have a chance to show off in a bit." Xiao Lingyu said to the early stage cultivator.
The early stage cultivator frowned and understood that he had to show his loyalty. He nodded and said, "Boss, don't worry. As long as there aren't any true demons, I'll deal with them alone."
"Haha … That's great!" Xiao Lingyu said with a laugh.
After waiting for half an hour, the reinforcements of the Demon Scorpion Sect came from afar.
There were a thousand of them. They were very orderly and majestic. They were like a black dragon flying through the sky with an aura that could flatten the world.
When the reinforcements approached, they automatically separated and continued to advance in a pocket-shaped formation. They looked like they were going to surround the entire Demon Scorpion Valley. Their movements were fast and their coordination was good.
"Anyone who dares to take half a step forward will be killed without mercy!"
When the reinforcements were a thousand feet away from the Demon Scorpion Valley, the early stage cultivator who was originally standing beside Xiao Lingyu flew out and proudly stood in the sky. He didn't allow anyone to refuse. The domineering aura of a true demon expert was fully displayed.
The reinforcements were intimidated by the aura of a true demon expert and immediately stopped in their tracks. No one dared to take half a step forward.
This was the so-called 'one man can hold back ten thousand'.
However, a moment later, the reinforcements flew towards a person.
That person was a late stage Demon King. He cupped his fists and said, "Senior, we received news that the Demon Scorpion Sect was robbed and came to help. May I ask why senior stopped us?"
The person's attitude was respectful. An early stage True Demon cultivator naturally wouldn't be too arrogant. He smiled faintly and said, "This old man is also part of the robbers you speak of. Do you think this old man should stop you?"
Once this was said, all the cultivators except Xiao Lingyu were shocked.
The reinforcements were shocked because the Devil Scorpion Sect had actually offended a True Devil Stage bandit. The cultivators of the Heaven Smiting Bandit Group were shocked because this True Devil Stage expert had wanted to kill them just a moment ago. How did he suddenly become one of their own?
However, after the initial shock, what was different was that the reinforcements were all slightly fearful. They didn't dare to move forward and silently retreated. However, the Heaven Smiting Bandit Group was elated because they would have a True Devil expert to oversee their bandit group in the future. As for why this True Devil expert would join them, they must have thought of their leader.
The reason why Xiao Lingyu allowed this early stage true demon expert to fight the enemy was to announce to outsiders and their own people that the Heavenly Bandits had a true demon expert.
With a true demon expert here, the reinforcements seemed to have the advantage in numbers. However, they wouldn't offend a true demon expert just because of the Demon Scorpion Sect, so they tactfully retreated.
Xiao Lingyu landed in front of Zhu Jin and said, "The environment of the Demon Scorpion Valley is much better than the underground cave. Let's all settle down here in the future."
"Isn't this place a bit too obvious?" Zhu Jin asked.
"Haha, don't tell me you want to live in hiding from now on? Since you have great ambitions, you must have the courage to face the world! "Xiao Lingyu said with a smile, but his tone was a bit heroic.
"Alright, I'll have them clean up the valley." Zhu Jin accepted the order and left.
"You've already joined the Heavenly Bandits. I still don't know your name. Let me introduce myself first. I'm Xiao Lingyu. "Xiao Lingyu said to the early stage true demon cultivator.
"I'm Cang Ju." The early stage true demon cultivator replied.
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