So it turns out I'm the demon!

With a stern, dog-like face, the Dog Demon King angrily picked up the items from the ground and arranged them neatly on the table.

He also wiped the dust off the table with his sleeve.

Having done all this, the Dog Demon King raised his head, his face full of arrogance, and loudly proclaimed:

"Commander Xu, you're not going to get rid of me today. I, this old dog, am making this clear: in this attack on Fazhou City, I will be at the forefront. I will fight to the death!"

Anyone who dares to stop me is messing with this old dog, and you can't stop me!

The other demon kings in the tent twitched at the sight of this dog demon who portrayed the word "cowardice" with such tragic grandeur.

Yet not a single demon dared to mock them.

Xu Chen tied the last knot on the branch, pressed it with his fingertips to make sure it was secure, and then wrapped it back around his wrist.

He raised his eyes and spoke calmly:

"I know what you want. I'll say it again: after the city falls, everything inside will be yours."

And I guarantee that Tian Wenyuan will die.

Of course, if anyone doesn't want to stay any longer and feels this deal isn't worthwhile, they can leave now, and I won't stop them. Furthermore, I will never hold a grudge.

Don't hold grudges?

The demons exchanged glances, their eyes sweeping over the still-bleeding tiger demon corpse on the ground, but they remained silent.

Ultimately, with the Dog Demon King taking the lead and actively expressing his willingness, all the other demon kings agreed to continue attacking the city.

His tone was so earnest, as if anyone who dared to back down would be a bastard.

After all the demons had left, only Nan Zhi remained in the camp.

Suppressing her anger, she gritted her teeth and said, "Commander Xu, why didn't you follow the plan? We originally agreed to use a feint attack to deplete their formation materials."

"Besides, it was that tiger demon king who angered you just now. You could have just punished it a little; there was no need to kill it. Right now, we need the demon army at the forefront, and what you're doing..."

"Whoosh!"

Nan Zhi's voice stopped abruptly.

Suddenly, a hand grabbed her slender neck and lifted her up.

But Xu Chen suddenly made his move.

Nan Zhi kicked wildly with her feet dangling in the air, her hands gripping Xu Chen's arms, her pretty face turning purplish-red, unable to utter a word.

Xu Chen stared at her indifferently, his eyes filled with disdain:

"Who do you think you are? And what are the Red Umbrella Cults? Do you even deserve to teach me, Xu Chen, how to do things?"

The only reason I agreed to cooperate with your Red Umbrella Cult is because you are still somewhat useful.

But here, in this city, only I call the shots. You, and your superiors, all have to listen to me. Do you understand?" As soon as he finished speaking, he flicked his wrist.

Nan Zhi was sent flying backward, her back slamming through the tent flap. She drew an arc in the air before crashing heavily onto the muddy ground outside, letting out a muffled groan, a trickle of crimson blood spilling from the corner of her mouth.

The surrounding demon soldiers looked at each other, but none of them dared to step forward to help.

Nan Zhi coughed several times, clutching her chest, before struggling to get up from the ground.

She looked up at the main tent, her teeth grinding together, cursed under her breath, and limped away from the tent.

The curtains were drawn back down.

Only Xu Chen and a wolf demon that had just emerged from the shadows remained in the tent.

It glanced at the bloodstains on the ground, then cupped its hands and said:

"Master, Tian Wenyuan is a ruthless character. If we're faced with the final desperate situation of breaching the city, he might even refine the entire city's inhabitants to save himself... Will we be able to kill him?"

Xu Chen chuckled softly, "I couldn't be happier for him to do that."

The wolf demon was taken aback, not understanding why.

Then, it looked at Xu Chen's pale face with a worried expression: "But, Master, your health..."

Xu Chen slowly said:

"My purpose in coming to Tanzhou City this time, besides killing Tian Wenyuan to avenge him, is to find a hidden cave left behind by Jiang Chaoxi."

Although I have obtained a legacy that Jiang Chaoxi abandoned back then by chance, it is still a fragment that he discarded. It has too many omissions, which causes me to suffer backlash every time I forcefully circulate my energy.

If I can find Jiang Chaoxi's cave dwelling within the territory of Fazhou City this time and obtain his truly authentic and supreme inheritance, I can fill the gaps in my Dao foundation and never have to worry about my body again.

He walked to the tent flap and reached out to lift it.

The night wind blew in, causing a few strands of his hair to flutter backward.

Xu Chen looked up at the lonely moon in the sky and murmured softly, "Hearing of the imperfection in the heavens... the way of heaven is flawed, and we shall mend it upon hearing of it."

Jiang Chaoxi, you truly deserve to be called the number one demon who was once unparalleled in the world. Even the incomplete cultivation technique you casually discarded back then possesses such great power to glimpse the Dao of Heaven…”

Inside the room, the moonlight was soft and warm.

Jiang Mu lowered his head and gently kissed Shui Miaozheng's sleeping forehead.

The beautiful woman was sleeping soundly, with a lingering blush of spring in the corners of her eyes, clearly exhausted.

He quietly lifted the quilt, got out of bed, put on his clothes, and left the room.

Standing in the courtyard, Jiang Mu gazed at the cold moonlight in the sky, feeling a sense of emptiness and restlessness.

Actually, when he left Huzhou City and came here, he was in a relatively relaxed state of mind.

I've fought against the demon army in Yancheng and encountered the demon king outside Huzhou City. I've fought more than one siege battle, big and small. I always felt that the demon army's siege tactics were nothing more than the same three tricks, and I considered myself a veteran in this regard.

So he even had the leisure to take Chu Lingzhu and the others with him.

But now, he deeply felt that this city of Fazhou was a bottomless swamp of death.

Once you're trapped, getting out is as difficult as climbing to the sky.

Outside, Xu Chen, who commands all demons, is watching with predatory eyes; inside, there is a ticking time bomb, Tian Wenyuan, who could drag everyone down with him at any moment. What particularly unsettles Jiang Mu is that today on the city wall, when Tian Wenyuan unleashed the [Buddha Lamp Fire], the modified bronze Buddha lamp on his body showed a primal resonance.

He wasn't sure if Tian Wenyuan had sensed it too.

This Buddhist lamp was, after all, once belonged to him.

But the glance the other person gave you as they left might have already given you the answer.

The reason Tian Wenyuan hasn't killed him yet, and even tolerates his audacity, is simply because he values ​​his combat prowess and wants to use him as a weapon to resist the demon army and defend Fazhou City.

But once the city is defended, or once Ran Qingshan's large force arrives as reinforcements, he will lose his value as a tool...

Tian Wenyuan is highly likely to kill him to silence him.

There's no way I can run now.

The outside world was completely sealed off by the Demon King, so he was now trapped like a turtle in a jar.

The only way out now is to find a way to save ourselves.

But how can a cultivator who has just entered the eighth realm save himself, even with all his advantages, when faced with an eleventh-realm garrison commander who commands the incense offerings of an entire city and is on the verge of going mad at any moment?

Jiang Mu paced back and forth in the courtyard, completely lost.

Furthermore, he now suspects that Yuan Qianfan knew who the murderer was back then.

Because the other person specifically instructed him with one sentence before dying.

"Do not trust any garrison commander!"

He didn't take it to heart at the time, but now that he thinks about it, Yuan Qianfan probably guessed that it was Tian Wenyuan who ambushed him.

Why didn't he just say it directly?

Instead, they deliberately misled people, saying that another Buddha lamp was burning in the Buddhist temple.

What are you afraid of?

Feeling confused, Jiang Mu decided to stop thinking about these upsetting things and head to Chu Dahai's newly opened pharmacy in the city to clear his head. Shui Miaozheng had already given him the address of the pharmacy.

Following the address, Jiang Mu easily found the new pharmacy run by Chu Dahai.

Although the city is currently besieged by demons and people are filled with fear, the doors of the pharmacies remain wide open.

The store is brightly lit.

Many workers were sweating profusely as they dispensed medicine and treated patients.

A huge soup kitchen was set up on the open space next to the pharmacy.

Several large iron pots were simmering steaming rice porridge, and a long line of emaciated people stood in front of them.

"The boss?!"

Just as Jiang Mu reached the vicinity of the porridge stall, she was stopped by a delighted voice.

Chu Dahai came running out of the shop, his chubby face beaming with joy:

"Master, I heard people say during the day that you came to the city, that you descended from the heavens to come to Fazhou City. I was just talking about it with my servants. I didn't expect it to really be you."

"Hey? Where's that brat Lingzhu? Didn't she come with you?"

Jiang Mu coughed lightly, feeling somewhat guilty.

He was naturally embarrassed to admit that he had left someone's beautiful daughter behind the demons' stronghold outside the city.

He gave a vague answer:

"Lingzhu and Rou'er are in a very safe place now, so you don't need to worry about them. I see you're quite busy in the middle of the night; are you providing relief to disaster victims?"

Chu Dahai sighed:

"That's right. Right now, Yunzhou City is completely surrounded by the demon army. Refugees from the surrounding villages and towns have all poured into the city, and many people can't even get food and are starving."

I thought to myself, since we're new here and the Water Master has been so kind to us, I, as a businessman, should also accumulate some good karma.

So he used his own money to cook some porridge to help the refugees.

I didn't charge people at the pharmacy for treating minor injuries or getting medicine for colds; I treated them for free.

"But don't worry, sir. Once things stabilize outside the city and the trade routes reopen, we'll definitely be able to recoup all the money we've lost these past few days, plus interest."

Jiang Mu smiled and patted his shoulder:

"You did the right thing. Helping ordinary people when they are having the hardest time is better than making any amount of money. Go ahead and do it. It doesn't matter if you make money or not. Anyway, your boss has nothing else but money."

Hearing his employer's strong support, Chu Dahai chuckled, his enthusiasm growing even stronger. He then said:

"By the way, Master, I have already purchased the courtyard where you will be staying. It is a good location that Master Shui personally sent people to help choose. She also personally arranged everything inside. I dare not offer any opinions."

"How about I take you there to show you the way? It's just a few steps from here, not far at all."

"Alright."

Jiang Mu was curious about how Aunt Shui had arranged it, and nodded gently.

Led by Chu Dahai, the two walked through an alley shrouded in night and arrived at a quiet street corner amidst the hustle and bustle.

"Boss, this is the place."

Chu Dahai stopped in front of a vermilion gate.

The courtyard covers a vast area, with two majestic stone lions standing in front of the gate. With its high walls and green tiles, it is indeed a rare and fine residence.

"This place is really nice, very quiet."

Jiang Mu looked him over and nodded in satisfaction.

Chu Dahai chimed in, "Yes, the Water Chief personally came to see it. He said it was quiet here, close to the yamen, and the alley was deep, so there was no fear of being injured by stray arrows in the event of a battle."

As Jiang Mu walked to the gate of the courtyard, her gaze inadvertently swept towards a courtyard across the street.

The layout of the courtyard across the street is similar to this one.

The steps in front of the door were clean and tidy, without the lanterns and door gods that are usually found at the entrances of ordinary households, making it seem very low-key and quiet.

However, there was a brass lock hanging on the gate.

"Is our neighbor across the street also a big-time businessman?"

Jiang Mu asked casually.

Chu Dahai followed his gaze, shook his head, and said:

"It shouldn't be. I haven't seen the owner of this house since I moved here two days ago. But I overheard the neighbors who sell breakfast at the alley entrance talking about it, saying that the house was only recently bought by someone."

The person who bought this house seems to be a woman. She lives a secluded life and rarely interacts with others.

I reckon it might be a canary kept by some wealthy person.

"I haven't seen anyone since I arrived, I don't know if they went out of town. The lock on the door hasn't been touched for days." Jiang Mu didn't pay much attention and followed Chu Dahai into the courtyard.

Just outside the door, I only felt that this house was quiet and elegant, but after walking in, I found that it was much more than just "quiet".

It's like a miniature version of a Jiangnan garden.

The courtyard is divided into several side courtyards.

The winding covered walkways cleverly connect the various courtyards.

In the courtyard, artificial hills are layered with greenery, and strange rocks stand in abundance.

A stream of fresh water is drawn in from outside the courtyard, forming a clear koi pond at the foot of the artificial hill, with a few water lilies floating on the surface.

The corridor is lined with precious flowers and plants.

What's even more remarkable is that the side rooms in each branch courtyard are quite spacious and bright.

As Jiang Mu walked, a strange feeling arose in her heart.

Why does it feel like the courtyard that Aunt Shui chose is a palace villa tailor-made for him?

With this room's layout and number of rooms, it wouldn't be crowded even if seven or eight more female confidantes came, let alone Chu Lingzhu and her group. Chu Dahai led him around for a while before tactfully taking his leave.

Jiang Mu wandered alone to the main house.

Upon opening the door, the first thing that catches the eye is a bed.

In all his years of life, this was the first time he felt that a bed could be described as "spectacular".

Without exaggeration, Jiang Mu felt that even if you put a small square table on it to play mahjong, and then let ten adults sleep on it, they could roll around on it freely without feeling crowded at all.

"Good, good, good, you really are my thoughtful Aunt Shui."

Jiang Mu was very satisfied.

Aunt Shui's vision and perspective are truly beyond what those timid young girls can compare to.

Besides the extravagantly large bed, there's even a bathtub connected to the back of the master bedroom.

The size of this pool is enough for two people to bathe in, let alone a couple of lovers taking a bath together. Jiang Mu continued walking towards the backyard.

Next to the main house, there is a two-story bamboo building.

The wind rustled the shadows beside the building, and a few plum trees stretched their branches out, their subtle fragrance wafting in the air.

What's even more ingenious is that the roof of this two-story building has been ingeniously transformed into an open-air observation deck, resembling a stargazing platform.

An octagonal pavilion stands on the flat ground, with a stone table and benches placed inside.

Standing here, the evening breeze is blowing gently.

Not only can you overlook most of the courtyard, but you can also enjoy the starry sky.

If one were to set up a pot of sake here, embrace a beautiful woman, sit here watching the stars and chatting about the moon, it would create a uniquely romantic atmosphere. Jiang Mu secretly marveled.

Indeed, that's the advantage of being a mature and beautiful woman.

Once she lets go of her emotions and abandons her reserve, the enthusiasm and thoughtfulness she unleashes will be a thousand times greater than that of ordinary people.

Of course, the prerequisite is that she is a wealthy and beautiful woman.

"Once this siege subsides, I'll definitely call Aunt Shui here and give her a good beating to repay her for all her hard work." Jiang Mu secretly made a grand vow in his heart.

He climbed the wooden stairs to the stargazing platform.

I stood by the railing, gazing at the myriad lights of the city of France in the night.

The scattered lights, like stars on the ground, though somewhat dim under the oppressive gloom, exuded a vibrant, human warmth. After a while, the evening breeze lifted my spirits considerably.

Jiang Mu stretched and prepared to go back to see if Aunt Shui had woken up.

Before the demon army outside the city launches its next attack, let's enjoy Aunt Shui's enchanting gentle embrace one last time.

Just as he turned around, his gaze inadvertently fell on the courtyard across the street.

The courtyard can be viewed in its entirety from above.

Although it's not as big as my own backyard, it's decorated quite elegantly and quietly, with all sorts of flowers and plants.

What truly caught Jiang Mu's attention was the vegetable garden in one corner of the yard.

The vegetable plots weren't big, just seven or eight rows in total.

The furrows between the ridges were worn smooth by footsteps, clearly indicating that they were regularly maintained.

As Jiang Mu gazed at the vegetable garden, for some reason, an image suddenly surfaced in her mind: a beautiful woman in a plain dress, sleeves rolled up, diligently tending to the garden in the sunlight.

As if guided by some unseen force, Jiang Mu lightly touched the railing with her toes and crossed the courtyard wall separating the two houses.

He arrived at the vegetable garden and examined it carefully.

This vegetable patch had clearly been recently tilled and planted; the rows of greens and beans inside were just tender seedlings that had just sprouted. Perhaps because the owner hadn't been there for the past couple of days and no one had tended to them, some of the plants had already wilted.

Looking at the somewhat familiar vegetable garden, a surge of longing washed over me.

Even at this moment, Jiang Mu felt an urge to go to Yancheng to find that woman.

But in the end, he held back.

"What is love in this world? What is love...?"

Jiang Mu sighed softly.

He found a half-worn wooden ladle by the edge of the plot, so he bent down to pick it up, scooped some water from the water vat next to it, and watered the vegetable plot little by little along the furrows.

Water droplets fell on the dry soil, making a soft sizzling sound.

Jiang Mujiao is very meticulous.

After watering the seedlings with the last ladle of water, he gently straightened the few seedlings that had been blown askew by the wind and pressed the soil around their roots firmly with his fingertips.

We're neighbors anyway, let's just consider it a good connection.

Besides, if Bai Xiang were here, she would probably do the same.

The vegetable garden, after being watered, looked much more vibrant under the moonlight; the tender green leaves seemed to have been revitalized.

Jiang Mu's already pleasant mood brightened even more at this moment.

He put down the wooden ladle and was about to get up and go back.

Just then, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind.

and many more!

If you want to protect yourself, you don't necessarily have to rely on yourself.

You can also find help to deal with Tian Wenyuan!

Of course, this helper couldn't be Xu Chen.

Besides Xu Chen, he also currently holds a channel that allows him to directly communicate with a super big shot.

That's the one from the secret realm!

Jiang Muxin had an idea and took out the two spoils of war she had previously captured from her companion storage space.

Half a silvery-white fishing line.

And that strange stone toad.

Both of these items had been cleansed and modified by him with demonic energy after leaving the secret realm.

A half-broken fishing line, imbued with the laws of cause and effect.

Once you lock onto a target whose cultivation level is below yours, you can cast spells on them from a distance.

The opponent could neither resist nor dodge, and could only obediently swallow it.

But toads cannot be modified.

Jiang Mu then took out the bone bead from the remains.

He spat out this bone bead from his remains back in the secret realm because he was afraid of being possessed.

But before leaving, with the mindset that "a thief should not leave empty-handed," he still took it out of the secret realm.

Having this bone bead means...

He can re-enter that secret realm anytime, anywhere.

Jiang Mu held the bone bead up to his eyes and examined it for a moment. His gaze then fell on the causal fishing line, and he recalled the supernatural power he had unexpectedly gained during his dual cultivation with Lan Rou'er: the [Substitute for Misfortune Curse]...

A bold plan gradually took shape in Jiang Mu's mind.

"Since I was able to use that old ghost in the secret realm to help me withstand the Wan Jian Sect's remote attack that tried to steal my luck..." Jiang Mu murmured.

"Then, I should be able to use the same trick again, the 'two tigers fighting' scenario, to deal with Tian Wenyuan without any problem, right?" This is called using one tiger to devour another!

However, this plan is much more dangerous than the last one.

He had to take the initiative to invite the powerful figure in the secret realm who wanted to devour him alive to the real world.

"To gamble or not?"

Jiang Mu was torn between her inner thoughts and her own.

Finally, gritting his teeth, he said, "Damn it, we've been forced into this desperate situation, surrounded by enemies. What's there to hesitate about? Let's take a gamble! What the hell? I'll gamble!"

Without further hesitation, he tilted his head back and swallowed the bone bead back into his stomach.

As the bone beads entered my throat, a familiar wave of dizziness washed over me.

The space around Jiang Mu began to change.

In the blink of an eye, he arrived at that secret realm array again.

This time he learned his lesson and forced the bone bead out of his throat the moment he appeared.

The main strategy is to never give the opponent a chance to instantly possess you.

The area around the formation was completely silent.

The traces left by the previous battle between the Grand Elder of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect and Wenren Guhong from afar are still visible.

Jiang Mu cleared his throat, cupped his hands, and said loudly:

"My name is Jiang Mu. I have important matters to discuss with you, senior."

A sudden gust of cold wind swept in.

Above the formation, a blurry outline slowly coalesced, revealing the figure of a middle-aged man.

"You little beast, how dare you come back?!"

Wenren Guhong made no attempt to conceal his murderous intent.

Last time, when this kid swallowed the bone bead, he thought he'd found a naive and foolish sucker, and that he'd have a perfect body to slowly work with. Who would have thought he'd end up like this, capsizing in a ditch.

Jiang Mu remained expressionless, took out the toad and held it in front of her, her tone earnest:

"Senior, I was forced into this situation last time. In truth, I have always held you in high esteem, after all, you genuinely wanted to mentor me."

This toad is a treasure I inadvertently took last time. I am now returning it to you in its entirety. I hope you will forgive my rudeness, senior.

Wenren Guhong sneered:

"You little beast, do you think I'm a three-year-old? Tell me, you risked your life to come back, what kind of wicked scheme are you plotting this time?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Mu adopted a frank expression and no longer tried to hide anything:

"Senior, you are wise. I have indeed encountered a great trouble. I have been targeted by a powerful cultivator at the eleventh realm. I have returned to the secret realm in the hope that you can protect me."

"Heh, I knew it..."

Wenren Guhong let out a mocking sneer.

"No wonder you have the guts to come back alone to face me. It turns out you offended someone you can't afford to offend outside, and were driven to the brink, so you came here like a stray dog ​​seeking refuge."

Wenren Guhong looked down at Jiang Mu, his tone arrogant:

"You want me to save you? Fine. But what will you offer in exchange?"

Jiang Mu met the other person's gaze and said, "I am willing to offer my perfect body to you, senior!"

As long as you can help me get through this tribulation, you can do whatever you want with this body!

"This junior will never resist!"

Wenren Guhong was completely silenced by the other party's words.

This little beast, why does he sound so strange?

I am a legitimate person who has possessed another body; I am not some pervert with homosexual tendencies.

Suppressing the inexplicable chill in his heart, Wenren Guhong sneered:

"You're spouting nonsense. Why should I believe you would so obediently hand over your body?"

"You dare to come back now, either you have a backup plan, or you think you've got me cornered and I won't dare to touch you."

Jiang Mu, with a sincere expression, earnestly advised:

"Senior, you've broadened your perspective. I just want to make a mutually beneficial deal with you."

Think about it: if you protect me, I will not only help you escape this hellish place that has trapped you for countless years, but once you're in the outside world, with your abilities, will you have trouble finding a more suitable vessel than me?

"When you find a new body, you can return this body to me. We'll each get what we need, and part ways amicably. Wouldn't that be wonderful?" Wenren Guhong's eyes flickered uncertainly. "That sounds nice."

"and……"

Jiang Mu changed the subject,

"To put it bluntly, senior is trapped here and unable to leave. It seems... the only way out is for me to possess your body and take you out. This is your only hope."

Wenren Guhong fell into a long silence.

The phantom image distorted slightly in the wind.

He had to admit that although the kid was hateful, every word he said hit him where it hurt.

The other party is indeed the only vessel through which he can currently leave this broken secret realm.

If he misses this one, how many years will he have to wait for the next person who can take him away?

He was tired of looking at this gray, gloomy sky.

He wanted to go out.

I'm going crazy thinking about it!

"Conditions are negotiable."

Wenren Guhong finally spoke, "But if you only want to save your life, I will allow you to stay in this secret realm. Without my permission, let alone the eleventh realm, even the twelfth realm would find it difficult to enter this place."

He tried to use this conservative approach.

They can obtain a physical body without having to fight those top-tier experts outside.

Jiang Mu shook his head:

"I don't want to hide. You can hide for a while, but you can't hide forever."

Besides, my friend is still outside. If that garrison commander can't kill me, he'll eventually target the people around me.

I hope to use your help, senior, to kill that person once and for all.

Wenren Guhong shook his head:

"Even if I take over your body, I still can't kill a cultivator at the eleventh realm."

"Senior, you are too modest. You can definitely do it."

Jiang Mu offered a compliment,

"Senior is now a soul cultivator and does not rely on the star position system. In other words, the star position within me will not restrict your cultivation in any way. Moreover, last time, Senior fought against that person from the Myriad Swords Sect from afar and did not lose."

"Even with only a wisp of remnant soul, the senior was able to fight him to a standstill. A mere eleventh realm cultivator is by no means invincible to the senior." Wenren Guhong fell silent again.

He did not refute it.

Although he suffered a loss in the previous battle from a distance, if he could truly gain complete control of this physical body, he could unleash seventy to eighty percent of his strength. Severely injuring or even killing an eleventh-realm cultivator would not be entirely impossible.

After waiting for a while and seeing that the other party didn't speak, Jiang Mu pouted impatiently:

"If you're truly afraid of the dangers outside, then forget it. Just pretend I was never here. At worst, I'll go out and fight them to the death. You can continue to wait for the next destined person."

"You don't need to use reverse psychology."

Wenren Guhong spoke coldly, but his tone was not as sharp as before.

"I was just wondering, aren't you afraid I'll break my promise, forcibly take over your body, and never return it?"

Jiang Mu sighed and shrugged:

"There's no other way, senior. I've been driven to the brink of death outside. Either way, I'm going to die. The only way to survive now is to stake my life on this table and bet that you're a man of your word."

Wenren Guhong stared at Jiang Mu's bitter expression, struggling internally.

Having seen countless people, his keen intuition told him that this kid dared to propose such a deal, and there was definitely some hidden trick up his sleeve.

But this opportunity is just too tempting.

The kid is right; he has no way to force the other party to swallow the bone bead that serves as the medium.

If this kid is really willing to open his soul and cooperate with him to possess someone.

Then he could legitimately leave this dark and desolate place.

To see the light of day again and gain true freedom!

Freedom!

For a cultivator who has been imprisoned for countless years, the allure of those two words is a thousand times more deadly than any peerless martial arts technique: "I'll gamble!"

Wenren Guhong made a decision in his heart.

He was Wenren Guhong, who was once a powerful and influential figure.

Are we going to be afraid of a junior today?

Once we leave this secret realm, the world is wide open for us to explore. No matter how strong this kid's backup plan is, how can he turn the world upside down?

"Alright, I agree."

Wenren Guhong said in a deep voice, "Since you dare to gamble, I'll gamble with you. Shall we begin now?"

The weight that had been hanging over Jiang Mu's heart finally lifted, but she remained calm and shook her head.

"It's not time yet."

The demon army is still besieging the city. If we attack Tian Wenyuan now, the demon army will only benefit.

This approach is extremely irrational.

Moreover, Jiang Mu still held onto a last glimmer of hope.

If the reinforcements brought by Tian Wenjing's former superior had arrived in time, perhaps Tian Wenyuan would have considered their brotherhood and resolved the situation better.

"I am waiting for you."

Since a consensus had been reached, Wenren Guhong did not ask any further questions about the reasons.

He put the toad away, and with a gentle wave of his hand, forcibly pushed Jiang Mu out of the secret realm.

"Whoosh!"

In a moment of distraction, the scenery before my eyes dissipated like ripples on water.

Jiang Mu returned to her neighbor's courtyard.

He shook his head, which was still a little dizzy from the spatial teleportation, and staggered a few steps to steady himself.

After confirming that he had returned safely, he couldn't help but excitedly pump his fist in mid-air:

"Yes! Done! We finally have a trump card!"

Although this "seeking help from a tiger" approach is extremely risky, for someone who is now backed to the brink of disaster, having a trump card is far better than sitting idly by and waiting to die.

not to mention……

Who will scheme against whom at that time is still uncertain.

Jiang Mu's mood improved the more she thought about it, and she wished she could go back now, wake up Aunt Shui, and have another three hundred rounds of battle.

Just as he was about to take a step, he suddenly heard a "crack" sound under his feet.

I looked down.

But to his surprise, he discovered that when he teleported back, his landing point seemed to have deviated by a tiny bit.

They had unwittingly stepped right in the middle of someone's vegetable garden.

He had just stumbled and trampled on several tender seedlings that had just sprouted.

It was trampled to pieces.

The tender white roots lay exposed to the sky, their death a pitiful sight.

He even trampled down a large section of the nearby mounds of earth.

Holy crap!

A black line appeared on Jiang Mu's forehead.

This is a seedling of hope that someone has painstakingly planted.

If the lady of the house came back and saw this, wouldn't she chase him down the street with a kitchen knife?

Jiang Mu was also ashamed.

Feeling guilty, he glanced around to make sure no one was watching, then quickly grabbed the small hoe and tried to repair the situation. But once a seedling is broken, it's broken; no matter how he tried to prop it up, it would just limply fall back down.

He frantically tried to pile up the soil for a while, but only made things worse.

It also trampled several other good plants next to it, making them crooked.

Jiang Mu stared at the vegetable patch in front of him, which he had personally watered and trampled into a post-disaster scene, and felt very ashamed.

This is like going out of your way to feed someone else's pet.

After feeding the pet, I casually stewed it.

"Forget it, things are getting worse. Let's just pay some compensation."

Jiang Mu sighed helplessly and gave up on the rescue efforts.

He took out a gold ingot, dug a small hole with a hoe, stuffed it in, covered it with soil, and finally stomped on it twice with the sole of his shoe. He then bowed his head, put his hands together, and kowtowed twice.

Having done all this, Jiang Mu slipped away, leaping over the courtyard wall and making a hasty escape.

As they sped back to the Demon Slayer Division's backyard, Jiang Mu secretly rejoiced.

Fortunately, it wasn't in my own courtyard in Huzhou City.

If the woman had trampled on Bai Xiang's vegetable garden, she would have definitely gone berserk and might have even killed him with a kitchen knife.