Recruit demons to become heroes, hunt demons to become gods

Chapter 264 Peach blossoms on a peach tree, is it killing two birds with one stone?

Whether tempted by Dou Eqing or out of curiosity about the secret, Fu Shaoyun inexplicably kissed Dou Eqing on his left cheek.

Under Dou Eqing's deliberate control, her cheeks immediately flushed red, and she looked shy, which made her appear somewhat cute.

He was already a handsome man, especially with his unique almond-shaped eyes, which now look even more charming.

His exquisite features were well-defined, with painted eyebrows, a high nose bridge, and thin, shapely lips. He exuded an almost imperceptible masculine charm that always attracted the attention of stunning female cultivators.

Those peach blossom eyes were not only deep and bright, but also seemed to hold endless stories, making women who longed for love unable to resist getting closer.

In addition, his natural confidence and composure make him extremely attractive to the opposite sex.

This charm is not only reflected in his appearance, but also in his warm smile and considerate manners, which make him always stand out in the eyes of others.

His shy yet adorable appearance made Fu Shaoyun both annoyed and amused.

The shy expression that should have appeared on Fu Shaoyun's face actually made her seem much more natural because of Dou Eqing's actions.

At the same time, Fu Shaoyun understood that Dou Eqing's actions were intended to ease her embarrassment.

Dou Eqing not only skillfully eased Fu Shaoyun's tension, but also demonstrated his keen observation skills and considerate personality.

His actions on her behalf distracted Fu Shaoyun, thus alleviating her psychological burden.

As a result, Dou Eqing left a very good impression on her.

Fu Shaoyun developed a special feeling for him, believing him to be a trustworthy and reliable person.

She began to develop a greater interest in him, and even a slight fondness for him began to blossom deep within her. She looked forward to having more opportunities to spend time with him in the future and to getting to know him better.

Dou Eqing's words and actions made Fu Shaoyun feel relaxed and at ease in his presence, as if he were an old friend of many years.

She gripped Dou Eqing's arm with her delicate hand and urged him on:

"Say it!"

She seemed lively and didn't take her intimate gesture seriously.

"Besides the Pure Yang Dao Body, I also possess the Fire Dragon Drill, which is extremely rare in the world. Being my partner will definitely satisfy you every time."

Dou Eqing first described his "second brother's" treasure in a mysterious yet subtle way, revealing a kind of pride and smugness that is hard for a man to express.

His words contained subtle hints, as if guiding Fu Shaoyun to imagine his thing when the time came.

His vague description left Fu Shaoyun confused, yet she knew roughly what he meant. However, because of the euphemistic description, she didn't immediately realize that he was "being a scoundrel."

Only when Fu Shaoyun thinks back and carefully considers the situation will she understand that Dou Eqing was "showing bad intentions" towards her at this time.

Furthermore, Dou Eqing deliberately prevented Fu Shaoyun from discovering his "badness" right now, and quickly began to reveal other secrets.

"Please keep the secret I'm about to tell you a secret, not even to your closest relatives."

He waited for Fu Shaoyun to nod solemnly before continuing.

"I have eight Void Refinement Realm experts under my command, each possessing unique skills and extraordinary strength. The masters of Dongwu Kingdom and Baishan Sect also obey my orders. In the upcoming Immortal Tribulation, I will rely on these powerful forces to become even stronger."

Once I survive the Tribulation of Preserving Immortality, my forces will surely rise to the sixth rank, or even higher. At that time, I will have considerable influence even in the demonic path..."

When revealing his secret, Dou Eqing painted a grand picture of the future for Fu Shaoyun, as if he were not seizing power from the Demon Hunter Sect, but rather creating a new Demon Hunter Sect himself.

After he finished speaking, he took out the treasure he had received as a reward for attacking Duanwan Canyon and showed it to Fu Shaoyun to prove that what he said was true.

Although this treasure is a top-grade fifth-tier item, its value is comparable to many low-grade sixth-tier treasures.

This treasure is the fifth-grade top-quality breakthrough pill that Nascent Soul cultivators dream of.

With this pill, the probability of a Nascent Soul cultivator at the Great Perfection stage breaking through to the Void Refinement stage increases directly to 60%.

Furthermore, although the fifth-grade supreme breakthrough pill is only fifth-grade, it is extremely rare on the market, and more than 90% of Nascent Soul cultivators find it difficult to obtain.

This scarcity further enhances its value, making its worth incomparable to that of elixirs of different grades.

"Give."

Fu Shaoyun felt a coolness in her palm as the jade bottle landed steadily in her hand.

Dou Eqing's casual toss made it seem as if he were handing over not a priceless breakthrough pill, but a candy he bought on the street.

Her fingertips trembled slightly, and the elixir bottle still retained the warmth of the other person's palm.

This small bottle made her heart burn even more than the fifth-tier spirit talisman her mother had given her. When her mother gave her that talisman, she said it could only be used in life-or-death situations. But this person in front of her was giving her the treasure that could help her break through her bottleneck as casually as handing over an ordinary object.

"this"

Fu Shaoyun's throat moved, the elixir bottle in his palm felt as heavy as a thousand pounds.

If she were in a dangerous situation, a life-saving talisman would naturally be invaluable; but right now she is stuck at the critical juncture of breaking through from the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul Realm to the Void Refining Realm, and this breakthrough pill is clearly a great opportunity that comes in the snow.

Of course, if she were in a dangerous situation, a fifth-grade top-quality life-saving talisman would naturally be more valuable than this breakthrough pill.

However, in a normal comparison, the pill given by Dou Eqing is more valuable.

Moreover, this Breakthrough Pill is a godsend for Shao Yun right now.

Although the gift from Dou Eqing may not have completely won Fu Shaoyun's heart, it undoubtedly greatly enhanced her goodwill towards Dou Eqing and her gratitude towards him.

If two people help each other and incur each other's favors, their relationship gains a bridge, transforming from a debt of gratitude into a deep affection.

"Don't you feel like you can't repay me enough? Should you kiss me again?"

Dou Eqing said this on purpose to divert Fu Shaoyun's attention from the Breakthrough Pill, so that she would not feel that the gift was too valuable.

He knew full well the value of the fifth-grade top-level breakthrough pill against Shao Yun; it was an extremely precious treasure.

Dou Eqing was worried that Fu Shaoyun would feel uncomfortable because of the gift, or even doubt his intentions, which is why he said that.

At the same time, he also hopes to further strengthen his relationship with Fu Shaoyun and lay a solid foundation for future development.

"Don't even think about it! Unless..."

Her eyes sparkled, and she suddenly smiled, pushing the elixir bottle into Dou Eqing's arms. "Give me a kiss."

As soon as the words left her mouth, Fu Shaoyun regretted them terribly.

Her cheeks flushed red all the way to her ears, and her fingertips unconsciously twisted her clothes.

Unfortunately, Dou Eqing seemed like a clueless, naive young man, and upon hearing this, he actually leaned forward.

Suddenly, Dou Eqing grabbed Fu Shaoyun's neck with his right hand, the force just right.

When their lips touched, it was like a spring breeze brushing against flower petals; the touch was brief.

Ironically, this light, fleeting touch is what makes people itch, as if every inch of skin is yearning for more contact.

……

Dou Eqing knew how to ignite the other person's passion in the shortest amount of time, making them unable to resist his charm.

This skill comes not only from years of practice, but also from his profound insight and understanding of female practitioners.

Fu Shaoyun was like a startled rabbit, quickly pushing Dou Eqing away, but her mind was still filled with the strange feeling brought by his large hand.

Once her reason returned, she realized that Dou Eqing had almost opened the valve of her desires.

"rogue!"

She couldn't help but curse Dou Eqing in her heart as a lecherous and shameless scoundrel.

"Yun'er, this is my apology."

Dou Eqing immediately shoved the elixir bottle back into Fu Shaoyun's hands, interrupting her wild thoughts.

When Fu Shaoyun first heard him call her "Yun'er," it was like a thunderclap, exploding in her heart.

The voice was like a spring breeze caressing her heart, making her heart beat faster and making her suddenly understand what love was.

A moment later, she felt a sweet sensation, which made her realize the beauty of love and instantly made her forget Dou Eqing's shameless advances towards her.

At that moment, she felt as if she were in a dream. All her worries and troubles were dispelled by the sweet voice, and all that remained in her heart was longing and anticipation for the future.

"That's pretty cool."

This time, Fu Shaoyun was quite decisive, quickly putting the pill into her sleeve with her slender fingers.

She subconsciously used her hidden skill.

This move is a modified version of an ancient immortal technique, which, according to legend, can store all things in one's sleeve and instantly teleport them thousands of miles away.

She had been practicing this skill diligently since she first began cultivating Taoism. Although she had only just begun to understand it, she could now take away the elixir bottle at will.

After all, it was just a small item that was put away.

As Fu Shaoyun's eyes sparkled, a hint of girlish charm appeared, and the smile that bloomed on her lips was like the first peach blossoms on a branch in March.

Dou Eqing stared intently at her, his infatuated expression as if he had drunk celestial wine from the Jade Pool, even his breathing became lighter.

Fu Shaoyun had never experienced anything like this before.
Seeing him so infatuated, she felt a sweet, honey-like warmth welling up inside her. What young woman doesn't love to be cherished and pampered? Especially when the attentiveness is just right.

Her fingertips unconsciously twirled the sash of her clothes, her thoughts already drifting far away—what a beautiful scene it would be to hold hands with the person in front of her and wander together.

Dou Eqing's skill in using retreat as a means of advancement was truly remarkable. In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, he transformed that vague feeling into the fine wine of love.

He understood the principle that too much of a good thing can be bad, and that haste makes waste.

So he continued to chat with Fu Shaoyun about everything under the sun, or gossip about interesting things related to cultivation.

They discussed various cultivation experiences, such as how to achieve a state of unity between mind and spirit in meditation, and how to enhance enlightenment through meditation.

Fu Shaoyun shared some strange phenomena she encountered during her past retreats, such as mysterious sounds she heard at night and strange lights and shadows she saw during the day. These experiences gave her a deeper understanding and insight into spiritual practice.

The two also discussed the cultivation methods of different demonic schools, compared their respective advantages and disadvantages, learned from each other, and made progress together.

The conversation eventually turned to dealing with Shi Hao.

"You may not have heard of the Illusionary Immortal Ruins. It is rumored that Shi Hao obtained a great fortune from the Illusionary Immortal Ruins. He has a secret that no one knows, which may be an extremely powerful method. You must be extremely careful when facing him."

Fu Shaoyun reminded Dou Eqing.

"Of course, as a prodigy, someone favored by the heavens, one must encounter many great opportunities on the path of cultivation, and surely possess three or five trump cards in one's hands."

However, unless it's a fight to the death, he probably wouldn't have revealed his ultimate move. I just wanted to punish him appropriately, to teach him a lesson and humiliate him..."

Dou Eqing briefly outlined his plan.

The two chatted casually for a while longer, about the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, before Fu Shaoyun said she had to go back.

As she parted, her black hair brushed against her storage bracelet, and she put the Breakthrough Pill she had put in her sleeve into it, a hint of contemplation flashing in her eyes.

Now that she has the Breakthrough Pill, she needs to carefully consider the matter of using Dou Eqing's pure Yang Dao Body to break through to the next realm.

If Dou Eqing hadn't left such a good impression on her and brought the two of them closer, the marriage might have been subject to great changes.

Furthermore, since Dou Eqing has proactively revealed the secret that he controls the Baishan Sect and the Dongwu Kingdom, the Qiu family will definitely be willing to form an alliance with him.

Dou Eqing's gift of the Breakthrough Pill was not a casual act, but rather a well-thought-out one.

Otherwise, many of the people around him would have benefited from this fifth-grade top-level breakthrough pill.

If he had only one pill and wasn't having trouble deciding who to give it to, he would have given it away long ago.

He gave away the Breakthrough Pill, so that if he needed Fu Shaoyun's Yin energy in the future, Fu Shaoyun would naturally think of Dou Eqing's sincere efforts.

First, he saw Fu Shaoyun off from the Shishen Restaurant, then watched her leave. As her figure gradually disappeared, Dou Eqing returned to the restaurant's private room.

He needs to sort out what happened today.

First, he needs to carefully plan his approach to the Qiu family.

If he wants to control the Qiu family like the Baishan Sect, simply marrying Fu Shaoyun is not enough.

Unless Fu Shaoyun breaks through to the Void Refinement Realm, then we can use her to take control of the Qiu family.

Now, Fu Shaoyun is only favored by the Qiu family, but she doesn't have much say in the family and has to listen to her mother, Fu Renying, like an obedient daughter.

Although Fu Shaoyun has potential, her current position within the Qiu family is not enough to influence the situation. They must wait for her strength to increase before the marriage alliance can truly play its role.

Furthermore, the Qiu family has complex internal factions, and rash actions without sufficient strength and strategy will only backfire.

Therefore, he must wait patiently while looking for other opportunities to gradually infiltrate, ensuring success at the crucial moment.

"Perhaps taking down Fu Renying is a good idea!"

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Dou Eqing.

After all, as a Void Refinement cultivator, Fu Renying wielded considerable power both within the Demon Hunter Sect and as the acting patriarch of the Qiu family. Within the Demon Hunter Sect, she served not only as the chief elder of the Scripture Pavilion but also as the steward of the treasury.

Fu Renying is a relatively young patriarch in the Refinement Realm of the Demon Hunter Sect. He holds the Demon Hunter Sect's Scripture Pavilion Elder's Decree in his left palm and the Qiu Clan's Acting Head of the Family's Golden Seal in his right.

All 300,000 volumes of secret manuals in the Scripture Pavilion must be annotated with cinnabar before they can be borrowed. The rare treasures such as ten-thousand-year-old spiritual herbs and high-grade precious pills displayed on the hundred-foot-long black iron shelves in the treasure vault require her to activate three talismans even when the sect leader himself is present.

Fu Renying not only holds important power over resource allocation, but is also responsible for carrying out many key tasks, making her one of the core figures in the sect.

Within the Qiu family, she was the pillar of the family, managing its daily affairs, making decisions on major matters, and enjoying extremely high prestige and influence within the family.

Every decision she makes could affect the future direction of the family.

Therefore, Fu Renying holds a pivotal position on both levels.

Compared to Fu Shaoyun, winning over Fu Renying, her mother, was a more significant help to Dou Eqing.

Moreover, Fu Renying's beauty surpasses that of the slightly immature Fu Shaoyun, making her even more alluring to Dou Eqing.

Rumor has it that her reputation in the Demon Hunter Sect is widely known and known to everyone.

When Fu Renying leaned against the carved window lattice of the sect, the disciples in the corridor would always pretend to slow down their pace casually.

Her almond-shaped eyes, with their slightly upturned corners, were like honey-coated blades, and in their fleeting glances, they likened the youthful radiance of girls to morning dew meeting the rising sun.

Unlike her daughter Fu Shaoyun, whose bright almond-shaped eyes sparkled with coquettishness, her gaze was like silk soaked in aged rouge, a languid glance that made most male cultivators miss her so much they couldn't eat or drink.

The Demon Hunter Sect has a long-standing tradition of her using a gold-threaded peony-patterned corset to accentuate her slender waist. Today, her dark green brocade horse-face skirt still cinches her waist like a willow, but the passage of time has added a more dangerous curve to it.

Her slender waist was an absolutely stunning sight, always captivating the male cultivators' gazes, as if her delicate curves contained endless charm and mystery.

The beauty of her waist and bust not only symbolizes ultimate beauty, but also reveals an indescribable charm that makes people fall in love with her.

What's even more amazing about Fu Renying is that she has a pair of shapely peach-shaped buttocks, which makes her entire figure perfect and exudes a charming aura with every move.

With each turn, her graceful figure was like a captivating painting, deeply attracting the hearts of every observer.

New disciples entering the inner sect are always warned by their senior sisters: never look directly at the flower mark between Elder Fu's eyebrows. It is said that those who have seen that flame mark either became her victims or became nourishment for her cultivation, just like those who died after having their vital essence devoured by a fox demon.

Of course, Dou Eqing rarely visited the Demon Hunter Sect and knew little about dealing with Shao Yun; he only knew that she was one of the five most voluptuous and beautiful women in the Demon Hunter Sect.

While Dou Eqing was contemplating his plans for the Qiu family and dealing with Ren Yinzhi's beautiful fantasies, Fu Shaoyun had already returned to the Demon Hunter Sect's headquarters and arrived at an elegant villa to meet her mother, Fu Renying.

As one of the highest-ranking members of the Demon Hunter Sect in the Ten Thousand Demon Cave, Fu Renying was allocated a unique and elegant residence in Shiguan City, despite the simple conditions there.

As Fu Shaoyun stepped into her mother's elegant garden, she was greeted by a scene completely different from what she usually saw.

Wind chimes hung on the quaint lintel, tinkling in the wind as if welcoming her arrival.

Walking through the long corridor, you see bonsai trees of various shapes and sizes on both sides, their branches as beautiful as paintings, their shadows swaying gently. Stepping onto the bluestone slabs, you see traces of water still remaining after the light rain, reflecting the hazy sky.

Within the elegant garden, pavilions and towers are scattered in a harmonious arrangement, with lush flowers and trees, and the lake and mountains complementing each other beautifully. A pond of lotus blossoms is in full bloom, the lotus flowers appearing even more delicate in the drizzle, and the raindrops on the lotus leaves, imbued with spiritual energy, are as sparkling as precious pearls.

On the artificial hill in the distance, moss grows mottled, adding a touch of time to this tranquil courtyard.

Fu Shaoyun's gaze finally fell on the pavilion, where her mother, Fu Renying, dressed in an elegant dress, calmly sipped spiritual tea.

Her temperament seemed innate, like the scenery in this elegant garden, tranquil and profound, detached from worldly strife.

But this was only what her daughter, Fu Shaoyun, saw. In reality, as a demonic cultivator, she often found it difficult to hide her demonic nature, which was alluring and seductive.

A strange feeling welled up in Fu Shaoyun's heart. The composure her mother displayed was something she herself lacked.

She couldn't help but approach; the aroma of tea in the pavilion mingled with the fragrance of flowers around her, creating a refreshing and delightful atmosphere.

Fu Renying looked up, a hint of relief flashing in her eyes, yet her expression remained calm.

Their conversation unfolded in this environment, as if all the noise and clamor of the world were isolated by the tranquility of this elegant garden.

At this moment, Fu Shaoyun returned to her role as a daughter, first greeting her mother and then reporting her meeting with Dou Eqing.

"Mother, as you predicted, Young Master Dou is indeed extraordinary..."

At the Shishen Restaurant, she solemnly promised Dou Eqing that she would not reveal his secret to anyone, including her closest relatives.

However, at this moment, Fu Shaoyun had already forgotten what Dou Eqing had said and revealed his secret to Fu Renying.

After listening to her daughter's story, Fu Renying thought to herself:
"Just as I expected, there was something fishy going on, but I didn't expect this kid to be so cunning. However, we still need to verify what he said himself."

She then said to Shao Yun:
"They're calling each other so intimately so quickly? Could it be that my daughter has fallen for him? It seems my plan to arrange for you to date him was right. If he's not lying to you, and you two can become true Daoist partners, then you'll have someone to rely on for the rest of your life..."

Suddenly, Fu Shaoyun parted her lips slightly, interrupting Fu Renying's words.

A stubborn smile played on her lips, and her eyes shone brightly.

"My daughter doesn't think she needs to rely on anyone."

Her slender fingers touched the twin swords at her waist, her voice clear and cold like shattered jade, "I have always acted solely with the twin swords in my hand. When have I ever needed to rely on others to weather the storms on my path of cultivation?"

Suddenly, the mist and waves shifted, transforming into shimmering spring waters. "If we're talking about reliance... isn't Mother my greatest support?"

Upon hearing this, Fu Renying frowned slightly, her jade-like fingers tracing the ripples on the teacup.

She suddenly chuckled softly, the sound like bronze eaves swirling three times in the wind.

"Yun'er..."

She raised her round fan to half-cover her face, revealing only a pair of affectionate eyes. "We women always need someone to rely on. It's not that needing someone's protection is what it means to rely on someone. Heaven and earth are divided into yin and yang, and men and women each have their own roles. Men are like green dragons that can soar through the nine heavens, while women are like orchids that keep their fragrance to themselves."

The fan suddenly closed, revealing fine lines at the corners of her eyes. "Just as the way of heaven and earth dictates, men are heaven, women are earth. They can give us the dignity of phoenix coronet and embroidered robes, and we can give them..." Her voice trailed off.
"Men are a woman's support, and women are a man's treasure. Men can give us many things that women don't have, and we can also give men what they seek. Yun'er, believe your mother's words. You will understand when you have a loving partner in the future..."

Fu Renying sighed meaningfully, just like a gentle breeze passing through the hall outside the beaded curtain.

"Is Mother missing Father?"

Fu Shaoyun moved gracefully to her mother's side, nestling her petite body into that familiar embrace, her voice as soft as willow catkins in March.

"Shut up!" Her mother abruptly pushed her away, her phoenix eyes blazing with icy light. "I'd rather worry about a beggar on the street than think of that heartless man even a little!"

Her slender fingers clenched until they turned white, and her silk sleeves fluttered even without wind. "Since that night, by him, by him..." Her voice suddenly choked, and her jade-like face turned deathly pale.

Suddenly, he shouted sternly, "This scoundrel not only ruined my reputation, but he also nearly destroyed my foundation for cultivation!"

She slammed her hand on the teacup on the table, shattering it as shards flew everywhere. Her voice was filled with rage: "Remember this, such a despicable person—"

Suddenly, he trembled violently, his teeth almost grinding to powder: "You will never receive my forgiveness, not even for the rest of your life!"

Clearly, the harm that Fu Shaoyun's biological father inflicted on Fu Renying left a deep scar on her mother.

Fu Shaoyun's biological father was named Qiu Qianyi, who was originally a Void Refinement Realm expert from the Demon Hunter Sect.

"Qiu Qianyi!"—This name was once a Void Refinement Realm giant who shook the world of the Demon Hunter Sect! He was also the patriarch of the Qiu family and the strongest among them.

Unfortunately, his enemies joined forces to lay a trap, forcefully pulling him down from his lofty position, causing his cultivation to plummet to the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage.

Nine thousand years ago, on that stormy night, this scoundrel, in order to cultivate the Yin Demon Art and return to his peak, actually extended his demonic claws to the pure and innocent Fu Renying!
Qiu Qianren took a huge risk by taking a liking to Fu Renying's Dao body, which was based on the Yuyuan Miaoding.

At that time, Fairy Fu was half a step into the Void Refinement stage, and her body was surrounded by spiritual energy like a galaxy. However, Qiu Qianyi forcibly took away her purity and used her to replenish her pure Yin essence.

What made Fu Renying even more helpless was that she later discovered that the spirit fetus of Fu Shaoyun in her womb had become a shackle on her Dao foundation—a proud daughter of heaven, who was almost harmed by Qiu Qianyi and lost her life!

Although Qiu Qianyi's injuries were fully healed by borrowing Ren Ying's Yuyuan Mystic Cauldron, his cultivation level had not recovered to the Refinement Void Realm.

Fu Renying originally had a verbal engagement with Luo Kui, the first leader of the Demon Hunter Sect.

This made Qiu Qiantian, who had not yet recovered to the Void Refinement Realm, wary, so he had no choice but to temporarily flee the Demon Hunter Sect.

Because she was pregnant with Fu Shaoyun, Fu Renying had no choice but to break off her relationship with Luo Kui and join the Qiu family.

The once smooth road ahead, and the perfect husband like Luo Kui, were ruined by Qiu Qiantian.

How could he not hate Qiu Qiantian to the bone?

Therefore, although Fu Renying does not acknowledge Qiu Qianyi as her husband, she considers herself a member of the Qiu family. Her goal is to take over the entire Qiu family and believe that the Qiu family owes her this.

Because of her cultivation of demonic arts and the harm she suffered at the hands of Qiu Qiantian, Fu Renying often regards her own flesh and blood as a debt owed to her by Qiu Qiantian and the Qiu family.

In times of crisis, Fu Shaoyun can also become a stepping stone for her to reach the sky.

It was precisely because of this mentality that the decision to marry Fu Shaoyun to Dou Eqing seemed very hasty, completely unlike the image of a mother who truly loves her daughter.

However, she was always assertive, and under normal circumstances, she would show special affection to Fu Shaoyun. Fu Shaoyun was unaware of her mother's true attitude towards her.

Fu Renying breathed a long sigh of relief, and the turbulent emotions in her chest finally subsided.

She gently stroked her daughter's hair and said softly, "Don't overthink things."

Once Fu Shaoyun's expression softened slightly, Madam Fu changed the subject, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her eyes:

"Keep in touch with Dou and his associates."

She tapped her fingertips lightly on the table, pondering, "In a few days, I plan to have Shi Hao take on that two-person mission to hunt down the Minotaur."

"In a while, I'll invite Shi Hao to take on a two-person mission to hunt down the Minotaur. You keep in touch with Dou Xiaozi."

Fu Renying spoke to Fu Shaoyun while she was thinking.

"Mother!"

Upon hearing this, Fu Shaoyun's expression changed drastically, her slender fingers clenching her skirt tightly. "I've heard that demon is incredibly powerful; even a late-stage Void Refinement expert would find it difficult to harm him in the slightest. Why are you..."

Before he finished speaking, worry was already etched on his brow.

Ren Ying lightly tapped her daughter's brow with her jade-like finger, scolding, "Silly child, why are you in such a hurry? You should know that the real intention is not in the wine; whether you accept the mission or not is not about success or failure."

Fu Shaoyun asked, puzzled, "But would Shi Hao agree so easily?"

Madam Fu smiled faintly upon hearing this, and with a flicker of her eyes, she asked in return:
"Do you know why everyone clamors to hunt down the Head-Turning Demons, despite the difficulty, yet everyone scrambles to take the job?"

"My daughter doesn't know."

Fu Shaoyun answered crisply and decisively, without even blinking.

Fu Renying shook her head and had no choice but to reveal the inside story.

The demonic cultivators of the demonic path and the demons of the Ten Thousand Demon Cave are, in the end, all cultivating demonic arts, so it is not an exaggeration to classify them as fellow practitioners.

In the eyes of most demonic cultivators, there was no deep-seated hatred between the two sides. The attack on the Ten Thousand Demon Cave was merely for profit, and they were also pressured by the orders of the Judgment Hall.

If one can gain benefits from a demon, it is perfectly normal to trade with him.

The Minotaur was incredibly powerful, and many demonic cultivators at the Void Refinement Realm fell to his hands, leaving behind mountains of spoils.

Many of these treasures are useless to the Minotaur, but are rare treasures for demonic cultivators.

Where there is demand, there will naturally be buying and selling; this principle couldn't be simpler.

One of the treasures that Shi Hao valued fell into the hands of the Minotaur.

He dared not go to the Minotaur to make a deal alone, but he was also uneasy about going with other powerful figures, fearing that they might be ambushed.

Therefore, they have been unable to obtain the treasure.

Fu Renying recounted the whole story in detail.

"Do you understand now?"

"Understood. Mother is creating an opportunity for Young Master Dou to lead his subordinates to cause trouble for Shi Hao."

Fu Shaoyun said with a smug look on her face.

"Not too stupid."

In fact, Fu Renying's purpose was not as simple as her daughter said. Another purpose was to verify the secret that Dou Eqing had told Fu Shaoyun.

The last attack on Duanwan Canyon was a joint mission involving the Baishan Sect, the Dongwu Kingdom, and the Hezong Sect. If the Void Refinement experts from the Baishan Sect and the Dongwu Kingdom were to exchange the Breakthrough Pill reward from the mission for the sake of the Demon Hunter Sect, it's possible they would give it to Dou Eqing.

After all, Dou Eqing's own cultivation had reached the edge of breaking through to the Void Refinement stage.

As for why such a treasure, which should have been used by himself, was given to Fu Shaoyun, it can be explained as being bewitched by beauty, and Dou Eqing believing that he had successfully captured the beauty, with the fifth-grade top-quality breakthrough pill being the key to it.

Finally, once Fu Shaoyun becomes his person, the benefits will be no less than those he would gain from taking the Breakthrough Pill to break through his cultivation realm.

This was Fu Renying's guess.

Three days after Dou Eqing and Fu Shaoyun parted ways, they received intelligence that Shi Hao would be going out alone in two days.

"Hmph! Yu Yaoqin's death must be related to your Shi family. Since I don't have time to investigate thoroughly right now, and you've given me the chance, then I'll have to test my skills against you. I believe you'll tell me then whether Yu Yaoqin's death was caused by you."

After making up his mind, Dou Eqing immediately summoned all his Void Refinement experts to discuss how to deal with Shi Hao.

(End of this chapter)