Devouring demons, I attain immortality.

It turned out to be Qin Yi.

He too tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep, his mind constantly replaying the astonishing battle scene of Lin An during the day.

Qin Yi walked up to Lin An and bowed respectfully.

He then slowly sat down next to Lin An.

"My benefactor, please forgive me for disturbing you so late at night."

Qin Yi spoke softly, his voice tinged with a hint of restraint.

Lin An turned his head and smiled gently: "It's alright, I was just looking for someone to talk to anyway."

Lin An has been staying deep within the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain for some time now, almost completely isolated from the outside world, and knows very little about what's happening outside.

So he asked Qin Yi, "I haven't left the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain for a long time. I wonder if there's anything new happening outside?"

Qin Yi frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "My benefactor, there is something rather strange. Lin Tian from the Zhan family suddenly went to the Xu family half a month ago. I heard that he was in a very aggressive mood, as if he was looking for someone. When he couldn't find him, he flew into a rage and seriously injured several elders of the Xu family before leaving in a huff. After leaving, he also issued a kill order."

Lin An was startled, and vaguely guessed what had happened.

He asked calmly, "Do you know who he's after?"

Qin Yi shook his head: "I haven't heard any definite news about that. It's just that everyone is speculating that his actions must be related to some important person, but that person's identity is mysterious and no one knows."

Lin An fell into deep thought, secretly on guard.

He already had a grudge against Lin Tian of the Zhan family, and now that Lin Tian is making such a big fuss, it is very likely that he is targeting him.

It seems my peaceful days on Wan Yao Mountain are about to be disrupted.

The two chatted for a long time, from the habits of the demons in Wan Yao Mountain to the activities of cultivators in the outside world.

Qin Yi's admiration for Lin An grew stronger, and Lin An also gained a clearer understanding of the current situation from Qin Yi's explanation.

As the night deepened, Qin Yi yawned and returned to his tent to rest.

Lin An remained seated on the boulder, gazing at the distant mountains and forests with a profound look in his eyes.

He knew that the future would be full of challenges, but he was not afraid.

Regardless of the Zhan family's kill order, he will continue to improve his strength in Wan Yao Mountain to prepare for what is to come.

……

The next morning, Wanyao Mountain was still shrouded in a thin layer of morning mist.

Sunlight pierced through the mist, casting dappled shadows.

Inside a makeshift tent.

The disciples of the aristocratic families gradually awoke from their sleep.

They rubbed their sleepy eyes, stretched, and began to organize their clothes and equipment.

Last night's thrilling experience is still fresh in my mind.

But because Lin An was there, everyone slept very soundly.

Lin An had already gotten up and was standing at the edge of the camp.

Looking into the depths of the mountains and forests, I pondered the rest of my journey.

He knew he couldn't stay in one place for too long.

Especially after learning about Zhan Fulin's actions, he needed to improve his strength as soon as possible and find an opportunity to break through.

At this moment, Qin Yi and the other disciples gathered to one side.

They were whispering and discussing something, glancing at Lin An every now and then.

Their faces showed anticipation and tension, as if they were discussing something extremely important.

After a while, Qin Yi took a deep breath.

As if she had made up her mind, she quickly walked up to Lin An.

His face showed a mixture of nervousness and anticipation.

He bowed slightly and said respectfully, "My benefactor, I apologize for disturbing you."

Lin An turned around and looked at Qin Yi, a hint of doubt in his eyes: "What's wrong?"

Qin Yi hesitated for a moment, then mustered his courage and said, "My benefactor, may we travel with you?"

Upon hearing this, Lin An was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

He didn't answer immediately, but instead looked at Qin Yi quietly.

Seeing that Lin An remained silent, Qin Yi grew anxious and quickly added, "My benefactor, although our cultivation is low and we may not be of much help in the battle, we can still serve tea and water and do some simple chores. Moreover, we are quite familiar with some areas around Wan Yao Mountain and may be able to guide you."

As he spoke, he kept an eye on Lin An's expression, afraid of being rejected.

Lin An listened to Qin Yi's words and pondered to himself.

He looked at the group of young scions of prominent families before him.

Although their cultivation level was not high, their eyes revealed sincerity and expectation.

These people come from prominent families and have complex networks and resources behind them. Who knows when they might come in handy?

Moreover, having more helpers.

In this perilous Wanyao Mountain, there will be more protection.

After thinking for a moment, Lin An nodded slightly: "That works too."

Upon hearing Lin An's answer, Qin Yi's face instantly lit up with a delighted smile.

He quickly turned around, waved to the other disciples, and excitedly shouted, "Our benefactor has agreed!"

The other disciples cheered with joy upon hearing the news.

His face was beaming with joy and gratitude.

They all gathered around, bowing respectfully to Lin An: "Thank you, benefactor!"

"We will forever remember your great kindness!"

Lin An looked at everyone, waved his hand, and said, "No need for formalities. Since we've decided to travel together, let's look out for each other. But the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain is fraught with danger, so all actions must be under my command."

"Yes, my benefactor!"

The disciples answered in unison, their voices full of enthusiasm.

……

Morning mist hangs heavy in the mountains and forests.

Lin An walked at the front of the group, his eyes sharp and keen, scanning the surroundings, not missing any corner that might be hiding demons.

Qin Yi and the other disciples followed closely behind.

As they ventured deeper into the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain, the atmosphere grew increasingly eerie.

The disciples unconsciously moved closer to each other, gripping their weapons tightly, ready to deal with any potential dangers.

Just as everyone was proceeding cautiously, Lin An suddenly stopped.

He frowned slightly, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes: "There's some noise, everyone be careful."

The disciples immediately tensed up and quickly formed a defensive formation as Lin An had instructed.

Just then, a rustling sound came from the surrounding bushes.

Immediately afterwards, a group of agile windblade wolves darted out from all directions.

These windblade wolves are not large in size, but they are extremely fast.

Just as Lin An was about to make his move.

He suddenly noticed that the disciples of the Qingyun family beside him had quickly changed their positions.

Qin Yi stood at the core of the sword formation, chanting incantations, while the other disciples surrounded him, arranged in a specific order.

The longswords in their hands began to glow, and there seemed to be some invisible force connecting them.

"This is……"

Lin An was startled.

As the disciples moved, the sword formation gradually took shape.

In an instant, a powerful sword aura shot into the sky, enveloping the entire battlefield.

Those originally ferocious wind blade wolves were all thrown away by the power of the sword formation.

Every Windblade Wolf that touched the sword energy felt like it had crashed into a solid wall, emitting a painful howl.

It seems to be the Qin family's unique sword formation!

Lin An secretly admired him.

Although these disciples were not as skilled as him, the power of their unique sword formation was indeed remarkable.