Oh no! I've been reincarnated as a corpse!

The mountain peaks are steep and rugged, with jagged rocks, but a winding path leads straight up the mountain.

The road surface was worn smooth and firm from being trampled, and the weeds on both sides were cleared clean, indicating that something often walked on it.

This path must be the route those lesser demons use daily.

Lu You followed the path silently upwards and soon arrived at a huge cave entrance.

The cave entrance was three or four zhang high, resembling the open mouth of a giant beast.

Two wolf demons stood in front of the cave entrance.

They were burly men, covered in coarse, dark gray hair, clutching long knives, their expressions wary as they looked around, their ears twitching occasionally as they caught any sounds from their surroundings.

However, no matter how they looked around, they could not find Lu You's presence.

Lu You was clearly standing right in front of them, no more than three steps away.

He could even see a few nose hairs sticking out of the wolf demon's nostrils.

Lu You ignored the two wolf demons on guard and swaggered through them, stepping into the cave.

The cave dwelling was many times larger than his little nest.

Upon entering the cave, there is a spacious passageway where four or five people can walk side by side without feeling crowded.

At intervals along the rock walls on both sides of the passage, there are pieces of glowing ore that emit a dim yellow glow, making the entire passage dark and eerie.

After passing through the passage, a huge void suddenly appeared before my eyes.

The hollow room was filled with various stone tables and chairs, the material of which looked like some kind of mineral, with a smooth and shiny surface that gleamed with a cold, hard luster under the firelight.

Inside the cave, various demon races came and went, busy yet orderly.

Most of them were wolf demons, with fur colors ranging from gray-black to brown, each with a strong physique and fierce eyes.

Other demon races, such as dog demons, monkey demons, and rat demons, were also interspersed among them, each doing their own work.

Lu You, draped in the Taiyin Huishuo veil, moved among these demons like an invisible ghost.

They completely ignored his presence, going about their own business; some were wiping weapons, some were carrying things, and some were dozing in a corner.

Just then, a wolf demon covered in jet-black fur emerged from the depths of the cave.

He was a whole size larger than the wolf demons around him, and his fur was shiny and smooth. He looked like a pampered person. He walked with his head held high and his nostrils pointing to the sky, and his whole body was full of arrogance.

When the surrounding demons saw him, they immediately bowed and paid their respects with utmost deference.

"Young Master!"

The black-haired wolf demon nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the few lesser demons before him. His tone was casual yet arrogant: "My father wants to eat some fresh human flesh. Send word down that those people we captured a few days ago have been cooked."

A rat demon with a pointed snout and monkey-like face hurriedly nodded and bowed, its voice high-pitched and obsequious: "Yes, young master! I'll take care of it right away!"

The black-haired wolf demon nodded in satisfaction, then turned and strode away with an air of indifference.

Lu You frowned slightly as he watched the wolf demon's retreating figure.

He wasn't surprised that the demon race ate people.

After all, the rat demon that ate people in Xiahe Village before was of the same type.

But at least he was a human being in his previous life, and hearing the words "incompetent person" still made him feel an indescribable discomfort.

Lu You sighed silently.

This world is far too unfriendly to ordinary people.

You never know when you'll become food for demons and monsters, leaving not even a complete corpse.

He can't save those people, nor can he change the rules of this world.

I can only stop thinking about it.

However, this wolf demon seems to be of high status.

Those little demons just now all called him "Young Master".

They must be the offspring of the owner of this cave.

Or... should we go with him and take a look?

Lu You's curiosity was piqued again, and he quickly followed the black-furred wolf demon.

The wolf demon walked into a corridor, its paws striking the stone surface with a crisp, rhythmic thud that echoed back and forth in the narrow passage.

However, he was completely unaware that Lu You was silently following him less than two steps behind.

The wolf demon swaggered through several corridors and caves, gradually penetrating deeper into the core area of ​​the cave.

Soon, he arrived at the entrance of a cave that was decorated in an exceptionally luxurious manner.

The edges of the cave entrance were inlaid with glowing minerals and animal bone decorations, and even the door panel was made from a single piece of fine spirit wood, with intricate patterns carved on it, making it look very valuable.

He stood outside the cave entrance, straightened his hair, and then respectfully bowed to the closed cave door, saying, "Father, your son has arrived."

A hoarse and weak sound came from inside the cave, like sandpaper rubbing against a table.

"Boss... come in."

The cave entrance slowly opened, and a wave of mixed hot and cold air surged out from inside.

The black fur on the young master wolf demon was hit by this shockwave, and part of it instantly curled and turned black, as if it had been licked by a tongue of fire; the other part condensed into fine ice crystals, a white expanse.

He didn't even frown; his demonic aura surged, isolating the air currents from the outside.

Lu You, who was following behind him, also felt the alternating waves of hot and cold air.

However, the Taiyin Huishuo Sha itself has a certain defensive ability. Although it is just a fragment and its ability is pitifully weak, it is more than enough to withstand the aftershocks of this shockwave.

The slight temperature change that seeped in was only enough to make Lu You feel a little uncomfortable, far from being unbearable.

The wolf demon stepped into the cave.

Lu You quickly followed after him.

After entering the cave, Lu You finally saw the scene inside.

Deep within the cave, on a jade bed, sat a wolf demon covered in wounds.

His hair was a fiery red, but now most of it was covered with dark red bloodstains and glistening frost, making him look wretched.

Although the demonic aura emanating from him was dense, its flow was clearly obstructed, like a river channel that had been partially blocked.

On the stone chair next to the jade bed sat a tall tiger demon with an imposing air.

He didn't deliberately release any demonic energy; in fact, his posture seemed quite casual, with one paw resting on the armrest and the other supporting his chin.

Even so, he simply sat there, as if he were the center of the entire cave.

All the light, all the air, all the gaze were involuntarily drawn to him.

The moment Lu You saw the two demons, his scalp tingled.

A chill ran up my tailbone, along my spine, and up to the top of my head.

Cold sweat broke out on my back.

Because the withered branches of the laurel tree have the effect of nourishing and strengthening the soul, Lu You's current soul strength far surpasses that of other cultivators in the same realm, and is probably even stronger than some weaker second-realm cultivators.

A strong spirit means strong perception.

He could clearly sense how terrifying the power contained within these two demons was.

He seriously doubted that even if these two demons stood still and let him attack them, he wouldn't be able to break through their defenses!

Horror!

However, even though these two demons were so powerful, they still ignored Lu You, who was following behind the wolf demon prince.

The Taiyin Huishuo Sha is, after all, the Taiyin Emperor's most precious protective treasure. Even though only a small fragment remains, it still possesses remarkable abilities.

Even demons of this level cannot see through his concealment.

Lu You curiously examined the two demons.

The red-haired wolf demon sitting cross-legged on the jade bed, looking so miserable, must be one of the big shots from yesterday's battle, right?

The other tiger demon showed no signs of battle, and its aura was so calm that it didn't seem injured. It shouldn't be the other one that fought yesterday.

It seems the other big shot isn't here.

Lu You quickly shifted his gaze from the two demons to the table next to the tiger demon.

A plate of spiritual fruits was placed on the table.

Each of the spiritual fruits was plump and round, with a warm, lustrous sheen on its skin, radiating a rich spiritual energy.

Just looking at it makes my mouth water, as if a sweet fragrance is wafting through the air.

Lu You involuntarily swallowed.

This spiritual fruit looks delicious.

It must be a rare and precious natural treasure of a high level, right?

I want to take it.

He stared longingly at the plate of spiritual fruits, then glanced at the tiger demon sitting next to him, feeling conflicted.

These three demons are all watching.

Even if he were to disappear, it would be impossible for him to steal something right under someone's nose, right?

That's not invisibility, that's treating people blind.

Lu You was a little annoyed and could only suppress her thoughts.

Just then, the eldest son of the wolf demon respectfully cupped his hands and said, "Uncle Mo, thank you for your help."

The tiger demon Mo Xiaojin nodded slightly, his voice deep and resonant: "Fourth brother, of all your offspring, only the eldest is still of any use."

The wolf demon prince immediately showed an expression of being flattered, and his tail unconsciously wagged: "Uncle Mo, you flatter me. I still need to learn a lot from my father."

Red Wolf looked at his eldest son, a hint of satisfaction appearing in his eyes.

He waved his hand weakly and said, "You did a good job. I need the Crimson Fire Essence to heal my injuries; go to the treasure vault and fetch it for me."

The wolf demon prince's eyes lit up, and he quickly nodded, "Yes, Father! I'll go and do it right away!"

With a casual wave of his hand, Red Wolf sent a bone token flying from his claws, which floated steadily toward the wolf demon prince.

The wolf demon prince accepted the token with both hands and bowed respectfully: "Father, then I will go."

He turned and walked out of the cave.

Lu You naturally followed.

He heard it clearly just now.

treasure house.

This wolf demon is heading to the treasure vault!

Lu You's eyes lit up instantly, even brighter than the glowing ores in the cave.

There was an unexpected bonus!

This kind of treasure trove belonging to a powerful demon clan must be filled with all sorts of good things, right?

Natural treasures, miraculous medicines, rare minerals...

Just thinking about it is exciting.

I'll find an opportunity to sneak a few items out.

I hope I won't be discovered.

He used the Taiyin Obscure Veil, an invisibility technique that even powerful figures in the Three Realms couldn't see through.

As long as we don't make a big fuss, what's wrong with taking a few things?

As a newbie in the world of cultivation, opportunities to earn resources are few and far between.

If you miss this opportunity, you'll never have another chance.

Lu You followed behind the wolf demon prince, her steps light as if she were shopping in a mall.

He even felt a little tempted to urge him to hurry up.

Why are you dawdling?

Hurry up and take me to get my treasure!

The treasure vault wasn't far from the wolf demon boss's cave. After passing through two corridors, the wolf demon prince stopped in front of a new cave entrance.

This opening was several sizes larger than the previous one, and the door panel was made from a single piece of thick black iron, with densely engraved runes on the surface, and faint array fluctuations flowing through it.

Two old wolf demons with gray fur stood in front of the door.

They were thin and wiry, but their eyes were sharp as knives, and the aura they exuded was deep and powerful. They were probably among the top in the second realm.

The eldest wolf demon prince was noticeably more respectful to the two old wolf demons, and with a smile, he took out a token and said, "Elders, my father wants to retrieve a treasure to heal his injuries, and he sent me here."

One of the old wolf demons took the token, examined it carefully from all angles, sniffed it, and then nodded.

"Okay, let's go in."

He turned around and pressed the token into a recessed groove by the door.

A soft click.

The runes on the door lit up one by one, and then the entire heavy black iron door slowly slid open to both sides.

As the door opened, a dense, almost tangible spiritual energy rushed out, like a refreshing spring breeze, instantly filling the entire corridor.

Lu You's eyes turned green.

He quietly bypassed the wolf demon prince at the entrance and stepped into the treasure vault first.