He had tried to see the elder brother of Duan Minggui on more than one occasion, begging for an introduction, but had been rebuffed and scolded by Duan Minggui each time.
The reason for his persistence was that he possessed an item.
He was convinced that this item would pique the interest of Duan Minggui's elder brother, perhaps even leading him directly to the Lingxiao Hall!
If he could establish a connection with someone from Lingxiao Hall, he would truly skyrocket to success!!!
Now, Duan Minggui had given him this opportunity…
Li Goudan was indeed tempted…
In his eyes, Ye Fan’s array formations were indeed impressive, but that was as far as it went.
No matter how skilled Ye Fan was, it had little to do with him.
He could cling to Ye Fan now, but what about after they left the ruins?
They would have no further connection…
Although Duan Minggui was quite infuriating, he was always a man of his word.
On one side, an array master with uncertain prospects of being able to latch onto a powerful backer, and on the other, an opportunity for instant elevation…
Li Goudan’s scales of preference tilted rapidly!
“Then thank you, Young Master Duan!” Li Goudan bowed his hands in thanks, then turned to face Ye Fan and the others.
His internal energy began to fluctuate violently!
“Wait a moment!” A cultivator beside Duan Minggui suddenly called out, then leered at the little demoness and asked, “Big brother, I think this lass is quite fetching. Wouldn't it be a shame to kill her outright? Why don't we have some fun with her first?”
Duan Minggui’s earlier words had already annoyed the little demoness, but the lecherous cultivator’s remark sent her over the edge!
Besides Ye Fan, no one dared to tease her like this!
“You want to have some fun, do you?” The little demoness flicked her soft whip. “Alright then, I’ll indulge you!”
“Oh, feisty, aren’t we!” The cultivator grinned even more lecherously. “I like that!”
Shanzi and Xiang Jiaojun flinched, tucking their necks.
Damn!
Anyone who dared to taunt the boss lady like this, I salute your bravery!
May you be a better person in your next life…
Ye Fan even cast a look of pity and sympathy at him…
He had seen people courting death, but never anyone so eager to do so…
“Not bad, this girl is indeed quite something.” Duan Minggui also noticed the little demoness at this moment, a sinister glint flashing in his eyes. “Once I’m done enjoying myself, there’ll be plenty for you lot.”
Seeing Ye Fan and the others’ changing expressions, Duan Minggui felt a surge of satisfaction.
The reason he didn’t join his elder brother and instead formed his own small gang was due to his own considerations.
The Skyhawk Gang wasn’t his elder brother’s absolute domain, and he much preferred the current feeling of being the head of a chicken rather than the tail of a phoenix.
Moreover, with such a powerful elder brother looking out for him, he could do whatever he pleased.
At this moment, another person beside Duan Minggui spoke up, “Big brother, wait a moment…”
“Didn’t I say, after I’m done, you’ll get your share?” Duan Minggui grumbled. “Are you trying to get ahead of me?”
“No, big brother.” The man quickly pointed at Shanzi and Xiang Jiaojun. “What I mean is, can you leave those two for me? Big brother, you know I have a taste for this, hehe…”
“You scoundrel…” Duan Minggui laughed and scolded. “Fine, they’re yours. Don’t worry, no one will snatch them from you.”
This statement instantly extinguished the little demoness's rising anger.
She gave the man a strange look.
He had a full beard, was bare-chested, and his body was covered in thick fur.
Even the protective chest hair alone was so dense that a mosquito would get lost and starve to death inside.
Coupled with his nearly ten-foot height, he was as imposing as a gorilla…
At this moment, this brute was staring lecherously at Shanzi and Xiang Jiaojun, greedily licking his lips…
The little demoness was utterly bewildered!
What in the world?
This ugly monster was interested in Little Chicken and Big Banana?
What had happened to this world?
Had the cultivation world become this strange during her period of封印?
…
Shanzi was also dumbfounded.
He never imagined that one day he would be the target of such a creature looking to form a partnership.
The thought alone made his stomach churn…
Ugh…
Xiang Jiaojun was a bit better off.
Being simple-minded, he had no concept of such matters.
He just felt that this situation was a bit strange.
“Alright, enough nonsense,” Duan Minggui ordered. “Hurry up and get to it!”
Li Goudan raised his right hand, and a streak of green light shot towards Ye Fan and the others, who were just within reach!
At such close range, there was no need to consider accuracy!
He was already envisioning his bright future after this.
As expected, things unfolded just as Li Goudan had imagined.
However…
As expected, something unexpected happened…
Just as the attack was about to detonate, it inexplicably vanished!
It vanished so suddenly, so strangely…
As Li Goudan stared, dumbfounded, the little demoness gently raised her soft whip.
Then…
He knew nothing more…
In less than a blink of an eye, Duan Minggui and his group had all fallen.
Actually, they were fortunate, as they suffered no pain.
Dots of fluorescence floated up from the ground and joyfully flowed into Ye Fan’s chest.
Ye Fan shook his head helplessly.
Despite all precautions, it was all for naught…
He was so tired…
…
Afterward, Ye Fan returned to the big tree, squatted down, and got to work.
Fortunately, the little demoness had some sense and had avoided this area with her attack.
Soon.
“Done,” Ye Fan said, handing the complete Black Soul Grass to Huang Huihong.
“Th-thank you, senior…” Huang Huihong replied, his face blank with shock.
To be honest, he was completely terrified now…
He had never imagined that Ye Fan and his companions were so incredibly powerful!
They had easily defeated a cultivator at the ninth level of the Void Integration realm!
“Senior…” Huang Huihong reminded him, “The Skyhawk Gang and Lingxiao Hall are not to be trifled with. You should be careful from now on.”
“Mm, I know,” Ye Fan replied perfunctorily.
He had long since given up hope on the cultivators of Ge City!
They couldn't even drain the system's power, let alone kill him!
A bunch of useless trash!
Perhaps only the legendary, elusive top boss of Ge City could inspire even a modicum of anticipation in his heart…
“We’re rich, we’re rich!” The little demoness, having returned from looting the bodies, happily patted her ring. “These were all good people!”
“But that silly bird has eaten most of it already,” the little demoness muttered. “I need to prepare some more rations.”
Normally, such a large demonic beast wouldn't eat so quickly, but it couldn't withstand the large appetites of the little demoness and the other two beasts…
Suddenly, the ground began to shake violently!
“Rumble—”!
The little demoness, quick as lightning, pulled everyone to a safe distance.
The earth cracked open, and a deafening roar accompanied by terrifying demonic energy surged into the sky!
“Roar—!”
A dark shadow swirled in the air, its immense shadow enveloping Ye Fan and the others…