Zhu Jin was in charge of discussing the details of the cooperation with Gong He. The Heavenly Bandits now had the help of an Early-stage True Demon cultivator, which could be considered a big deal and a good thing. However, how to use it would depend on Zhu Jin. Xiao Lingyu didn't have too much time to care about it.
After teaching Cang Ju the Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced Demon Curse Techniques, Xiao Lingyu returned to the Eastern Demon Sect.
Of course, before returning, Xiao Lingyu engraved the mission he wanted to issue on a jade slip and handed it to Gong He.
The mission Xiao Lingyu wanted to issue was not a special mission. It was to help him collect some materials that were necessary to break through to the Chaotic Void Refining stage.
Although the materials were not too advanced, because they were suitable for the cultivation of the Nine Revolution Chaos Formula, they were relatively rare. Xiao Lingyu alone would have to slowly find them in the future. It was better to spend more Magic Stones and ask others to help find them.
After all these years of shrewd management by Zhu Jin, the Heavenly Bandits had accumulated a lot of Magic Stones. It was enough for Xiao Lingyu to use to pay the bounty hunters who completed the mission. After all, his mission was only to collect materials, and it was not too risky.
The reward for a mission that was not life-threatening was generally not too much. Because many bounty hunters often went out, if they had the chance to encounter the materials Xiao Lingyu needed, they would bring them back.
Just as Xiao Lingyu returned to the valley of the Imperial Beast Hall, he was stopped by Wang Tai and Hao Ren before he had time to rest.
"Brother Xiao, the two of us are preparing to go into seclusion for a few months. Can you help us take care of the cubs?" Hao Ren asked directly.
"Of course, that's no problem."
Xiao Lingyu responded straightforwardly at first, and then asked doubtfully, "But, why do the two of you want to go into seclusion at the same time? If you can do it first, it will be easier for me. "
"Uh … Brother Xiao, don't tell me you still don't know. In another half a year, the sect will have a large competition to select a group of elites from the Earth Demon and Heaven Demon realms. Those with good results can even be accepted as disciples by the True Demon Ancestor. The two of us have also ascended for some time, and we want to try to advance to the Earth Demon Stage before the grand competition. "Hao Ren paused and explained.
"I know about this, and it is indeed an opportunity for you, but even if you can reach the Early Earth Demon Realm before the start of the Assembly, won't it be difficult for you to achieve outstanding results in the Earth Demon Realm's battles? The East Pole Devil Sect doesn't lack Earth Devil Mid and Late Stage disciples. "Xiao Lingyu nodded and asked.
"The important thing is to participate. We definitely won't be able to fight for a high ranking. But, it's good to go out and show our faces. What if some grandmaster takes a fancy to us?" Hao Ren said with a hollow laugh. He seemed to be in a good mood.
"Okay, you two go into seclusion." Xiao Lingyu didn't ask any more questions. If he asked any more, they would think that he was deliberately evasive.
Xiao Lingyu had been in seclusion in recent years. Miao Yan naturally wouldn't help him look after the group of cubs he was in charge of. Wang Tai and Hao Ren had been watching over them. Now that the two of them were going into seclusion, and it would only be for a few months, Xiao Lingyu had no reason to refuse.
"By the way, Brother Xiao, if we meet on the stage, you must show mercy." Hao Ren said with a tactful look.
"Don't worry, I won't participate in the Assembly." Xiao Lingyu patted Hao Ren's shoulder and said.
"Why won't you participate? This is a rare opportunity for cultivators like us who have just ascended. The two of us are very enthusiastic even though we haven't reached the Earth Demon Realm yet. Brother Xiao, you have extraordinary means. It would be a pity if you don't participate." Wang Tai couldn't help but ask.
"Hehe, I will cheer for you when the time comes." Xiao Lingyu said with a smile and didn't explain.
The Assembly of the East Demon Sect this time was only for Earth Demon and Heavenly Demon Realm cultivators. Although Xiao Lingyu had just ascended and usually only showed the cultivation of Earth Demon Realm, he actually had the cultivation of Early True Demon Realm. His strength wasn't weaker than Late True Demon Realm cultivators. Naturally, he couldn't participate in the Assembly.
When the Assembly began, there would certainly be Devil Sect experts present. As long as any True Demon Realm cultivator came, it was very likely that they would be able to see through Xiao Lingyu's details.
Xiao Lingyu didn't say anything, so Wang Tai and Hao Ren naturally didn't continue to pester him. The two of them immediately returned to their respective seclusion rooms.
In fact, if it weren't for Xiao Lingyu giving them a large number of Devil Stones last time, they wouldn't have the confidence to break through to Early Earth Demon Realm. After all, they had ascended less than a hundred years ago.
Miao Yan was Middle Earth Demon Realm and was still far from Late Earth Demon Realm. In such a short time, it would be very difficult for him to reach Late Earth Demon Realm, so he didn't need to go into seclusion. The most important thing was that he wasn't a subordinate of the old steward of the Imperial Beast Hall. At this time, even if he went to ask for leave, he wouldn't be able to get permission.
With Miao Yan here, Xiao Lingyu's task wasn't very heavy.
Fang Yu was still in the Imperial Beast Hall. He was very depressed. The boy he disliked very much was taken away by his Master, but he could still come back unscathed.
"It's fine if that guy came back, but that woman didn't take me back. It's really annoying. With that woman's temper and character, that fellow must have used some sinister method to deceive that woman for her to be able to come back alive. Maybe he even said a lot of bad things about me behind that woman's back … No, I have to go ask that kid. I can't just suffer in silence. "
With this thought in mind, Fang Yu had been looking for Xiao Lingyu recently. However, Xiao Lingyu's whereabouts were unknown. If he wasn't in seclusion, he would go out. It was very difficult for him to find an opportunity to stop Xiao Lingyu and ask him.
These days, Xiao Lingyu finally didn't go out. Fang Yu first pretended to look for Miao Yan, and then came to Xiao Lingyu with Miao Yan.
At this time, Xiao Lingyu was squatting down to feed the cub. Although he knew that Fang Yu and Miao Yan had come, he didn't show the slightest expression and pretended not to see anything.
It wasn't that Xiao Lingyu wanted to avoid these two. He just wanted to see what these two were thinking or hear what they had to say first.
"Brother Xiao, the Sect Tournament is about to begin. Why don't you go into seclusion for a while?" Miao Yan asked with seeming concern.
"I think he already has a card up his sleeve. Although he was sent back a few years after being taken in by my Master, he must have learned something," Fang Yu said meaningfully.
"I don't plan to participate in the tournament. You two don't need to worry about it," Xiao Lingyu said indifferently, not raising his head to look at the two.
"What? You're not going to participate? "Miao Yan said in disbelief.
Fang Yu was also stunned, but then with a hint of disdain, he said, "Then you know your place and don't want to lose face in front of your fellow disciples. You don't even have the courage to go up on stage. No wonder my Master gave up. He has only ascended for less than a hundred years. It would be good if he could reach the Early Earth Demon Realm. How could he be a match for the Mid or Late Earth Demon Realm disciples?"
"Just take it that I don't have the courage to go up on stage," Xiao Lingyu glanced at Fang Yu, unmoved.
"What do you mean take it that way? You don't have the courage to go up on stage. Don't make it sound so nice. Right now, almost all of the Sect's Earth Demon and Heavenly Demon Realm disciples have signed up, but you don't even have the courage to sign up. Is it because your aptitude is too poor that my Master didn't pass on anything to you? "Fang Yu said with a strange tone.
As soon as Fang Yu spoke, Xiao Lingyu knew that this guy was trying to get information out of him. He was not as gullible as Gong He.
"I know your Master loves you very much. You can also make your Master like you in bed. She must have passed on many powerful Divine Abilities to you. I hope you can achieve good results in the tournament," Xiao Lingyu said as he stood up and walked towards the next cub.
"Hmph! Stop! "
Hearing his Master mentioned, Fang Yu's face alternated between green and red as he coldly snorted.
Xiao Lingyu still walked forward, not wanting to waste any more saliva on these two. These two were clearly looking down on him.
"A mere Earth Demon dares to be so presumptuous!"
No matter what, Fang Yu was still a Heavenly Demon Realm cultivator. Moreover, he was doing very well in the Sect. His fellow Earth Demon Realm disciples had to call him Senior when they saw him, and cultivators of the same realm were also polite to him. Now that an Earth Demon Realm cultivator dared to put on airs in front of him, how could he not fly into a rage?
Fang Yu stomped his foot and quickly moved forward, blocking in front of Xiao Lingyu. With a sullen face, he said, "Don't think that just because Senior Brother Zhang is protecting you, you can disrespect your elders. I am speaking to you because I think highly of you. Don't be so shameless!"
"I don't need you to give me any face. Move aside, I still have work to do."
Xiao Lingyu's face was still very calm. He continued, "I want to remind you that you are now a worker of the Imperial Beast Hall, under the orders of the Lord Steward. Don't think that your status is much higher than mine."
"You're courting death!"
Fang Yu was enraged. He was infuriated by Xiao Lingyu's words, and also by Xiao Lingyu's calm expression. Although the Sect had a rule that disciples were not allowed to fight, even if he risked being punished, he still wanted to teach this arrogant brat a lesson. After all, if something happened, his master would help him plead for leniency.
Therefore, Fang Yu raised his arm and viciously slapped Xiao Lingyu's cheek.
"Slap!"
Unfortunately, he did not expect Xiao Lingyu to dare to fight back, nor did he expect Xiao Lingyu to have the ability to fight back. Before his slap could land on Xiao Lingyu's face, his own face was in pain. His ears were ringing, and he saw stars in front of his eyes.
After crying out in pain, Fang Yu's body spun three times on the spot, then staggered and fell on his butt.
Xiao Lingyu did not use too much strength. He could not help but want to teach Fang Yu a lesson. However, he did not lose his mind out of anger. If he did not control his strength, this slap would have smashed Fang Yu's head into mush.
"You dare to hit me?!" Fang Yu shook his head violently and glared at Xiao Lingyu as he said, pointing at him.
"What? Are you the king of heaven? Why wouldn't I dare to hit you? "Xiao Lingyu asked with a cold smile.
Miao Yan, who was standing at the side, was first stunned by the scene in front of him. Then, he shouted and rushed towards Xiao Lingyu.
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