Chapter 1078: Chapter 1075: Balancing Kindness and Power
Hong Luan said, "Taking turns to serve Young Master Xu is fine, but I suggest you four divide into two groups to serve him."
"Isn’t that inappropriate?" The woman named Xue Wu was full of embarrassment. They had all been proud daughters of heaven; how could they do something like two women serving one man together?
This would give them an inexplicable sense of shame.
The other three also nodded in agreement. They could accept serving Xu Wendong, but they minded having others present for such private matters.
Hong Luan smiled, "Since you’re unwilling, then forget it. I hope you won’t regret your decision today!"
She had experienced Xu Wendong’s strength, it was not something ordinary people could withstand.
Especially a woman who has just lost her purity, she would certainly be left with an indelible shadow.
All four wore confused expressions, not understanding why Hong Luan would say that, but they didn’t ask any more questions and instead enjoyed this rare moment of relaxation.
Noon.
The five beauties returned to the front of the Immortal Mansion, and when they saw that the plaque with "Human Pen" on the Immortal Mansion had disappeared, their eyes all filled with sparkling mist.
Ever since they were locked in the Human Circle, they had lost their dignity and freedom.
And now, with the disappearance of the Human Circle plaque, it signified they had regained the dignity of humans.
Of course.
If the Demon Race could take back the Soul-Devouring Ring, they would undoubtedly be even happier.
"Miss Bai Zhi, I heard that you understand the Alchemy Technique?" Seeing Hong Luan return with the four beauties, Xu Wendong couldn’t help but ask, "Do you know the Pill Prescription for crafting a Soul Awakening Pill?"
Bai Zhi said, "My sect has the Pill Prescription for crafting the Soul Awakening Pill, but this elixir’s crafting is quite difficult."
Xu Wendong smiled, "You just need to tell me the prescription, as for whether it can be crafted, that requires a trial."
"Does Young Master Xu know the Alchemy Technique?" Bai Zhi’s beautiful eyes flashed with a hint of surprise.
The other women also looked at Xu Wendong with surprise. It’s important to know that alchemy is an extremely complex matter.
Across the entire Human Race, the number of Alchemists is exceptionally rare, and their status is unparalleled.
Xu Wendong himself possessed an Ancient Sacred Body and a Slayer Vine, which are already extraordinary, and if he knew Alchemy Technique...
Then becoming a super strong-figure is only a matter of time.
Perhaps.
Staying by his side might really be a way to escape this damned Demon Realm.
Xu Wendong chuckled, "I know a little."
Bai Zhi nodded and immediately informed Xu Wendong of the Pill Prescription for making the Soul Awakening Pill.
A total of thirteen ingredients were needed, and they were all Ten Thousand Year Spirit Medicines.
On Earth, Ten Thousand Year Spirit Medicines are legendary, and even the Kunlun Mountains Minor World has none.
But in the Cultivation World, they are not considered rare.
Especially in the Demon Realm, which is vast and resource-rich. Finding these thirteen rare ingredients is not difficult.
After learning the prescription, Xu Wendong went to the outside of the Immortal Mansion. He looked at the Spirit Monkey sleeping on the ground, and said, "Monkey Brother, can you take me to see Fifth Master?"
The Spirit Monkey grinned and opened its sleepy eyes, looking rather fierce.
It was clear that this Spirit Monkey had a lot of morning temper.
Even so, it still took Xu Wendong to the place where the Five-Colored Parrot usually lived.
It was a small cave, where Xiao Wu was nestling in a bright green nest.
Xu Wendong explained his intention, hoping that the other party could help him find the thirteen ingredients needed for the Soul Awakening Pill.
Xiao Wu said, "I can help you find twelve of the ingredients, but there’s one I don’t have on Baiyun Mountain, and that’s the Purple Cloud Immortal Grass. If you want it, you’ll have to find it yourself."
Xu Wendong curiously asked, "Do you know where the Purple Cloud Immortal Grass is?"
"Lion Ridge." Xiao Wu asked, "You should know we belong to the territory of the Cave of Ten Thousand Demons, right?"
Xu Wendong nodded.
Xiao Wu continued, "The leader of the Cave of Ten Thousand Demons is a Great Demon at the Great Ascension Peak, with nine protectors under its command, and the leader of our Baiyun Mountain is one of them."
"The protector of Lion Ridge is also one of them, and their cultivation level has reached the middle stage of the Mahayana Realm."
Xu Wendong chuckled, "So, it’s all our own people!"
Xiao Wu shook his head, "The Demon Race and Human Race are different. The nine protectors under that Great Demon do not get along well with each other, you understand what I mean?"
Xu Wendong slightly nodded, acknowledging the competitive nature between them, which was understandable.
Xiao Wu continued, "So, you should be extra cautious when you go to Lion Ridge to gather the ingredients, don’t let them discover you."
"Because not all demon forces treat the Human Race as kindly as Baiyun Mountain does."
"Of course, it doesn’t matter if you’re discovered. As long as you can escape back to Baiyun Mountain’s territory, even if that ferocious lion chases after you, it won’t dare to do anything to you."
Saying this, it opened its mouth and spat out a map made of sheepskin ancient scroll, "This is the map of the Cave of Ten Thousand Demons, with the territory divisions of the Nine Great Protectors marked."
Xu Wendong took the map and looked at it. The map detailed the distribution of the nine forces within the Cave of Ten Thousand Demons.
Of course, that’s not the important part. The important part is that just the area of Baiyun Mountain alone was comparable to the territory size of the Great Xia.
Big!
For a Demon Race protector’s territory to be so vast, how large must the entire Demon Race be?
Moreover, Baiyun Mountain had the smallest territorial area among the Nine Great Protectors of the Cave of Ten Thousand Demons!
"Here you go, take one of my feathers. If you encounter danger, this feather can help you traverse twenty thousand miles of void."
Xiao Wu pecked off a multicolored feather.
Xu Wendong looked surprised, "You gave me a map, and even gave me a feather, aren’t you afraid I’ll run away?"
Xiao Wu chuckled, "If you feel that the treatment you receive from other forces can compare to Baiyun Mountain, you can run away anytime."
"Oh, your strength is too weak. If you rashly enter Lion Ridge, you might be discovered by the demon beasts there before you even find the Purple Cloud Immortal Grass, and end up being eaten."
"We must send an expert to accompany you."
"However, if we send a demon expert, Lion Ridge will certainly think we are declaring war on them."
At this, Xiao Wu’s eyes showed a conflicted look, then impatiently said, "Forget it, forget it. I’ll give you Bai Zhi’s Soul Blood, let her accompany you to Lion Ridge!"
It spat a drop of bright red blood, which was precisely the Soul Blood controlling Bai Zhi. If one held this drop of Soul Blood, one controlled Bai Zhi’s life and death.
"Xu Wendong, I’ll have you know, I’m giving you this Soul Blood as a sign of trust, so don’t let this little lady run away." Xiao Wu advised earnestly.
"Rest assured, Fifth Master, since the Demon Race is genuinely treating me well, of course, I wouldn’t do anything as treacherous as repaying kindness with enmity." Xu Wendong said seriously, but in his heart, he felt somewhat helpless.
The Demon Race employs both kindness and intimidation, truly having him under their control.
He didn’t know the intention behind the Demon Race’s actions.
And the only thing he could do was to work hard to improve his cultivation level.
Only by quickly growing can he stand firm in the Demon Race, shake off its servitude, and gain freedom!