Chapter 19

Zhan Yi, of course, was not really blaming the two demons. The wolf demon had been drained of its soul energy by him, and he understood better than anyone that this meeting was just a pretense to get rid of the two demons as well.

By absorbing the wolf demon's memories, he knew that these four demons were all under the command of a great demon called 'Bear King' on the Tian Shan Snowy Peak. They had come to compete for the Five Elements Grass to heal the injured Bear King.

At the same time, Zhan Yi also understood why the tiger demon was not doing well under the Bear King. It turned out that in terms of combat power, the tiger demon was indeed one of the top demons among the four, and even among the Bear King's subordinates. However, the problem was that the tiger demon practiced a cultivation method that required doing good deeds and accumulating virtue.

But the Bear King usually had his subordinates do mostly evil deeds, so the tiger demon would refuse to participate whenever such matters arose. Coupled with the deliberate actions of the wolf demon, leopard demon, and jackal demon, over time, the tiger demon's relationship with the Bear King became increasingly strained. If it weren't for his formidable combat power, he would have been driven off the mountain long ago.

With this discovery, Zhan Yi became even more determined to win over the tiger demon. However, he knew he had to eliminate the leopard demon and the jackal demon, as these two had done no shortage of evil deeds. More importantly, the Bear King had many subordinates, and if the two demons were allowed to escape, they would surely bring more demons, making it even harder for him to obtain the Five Elements Grass.

So, although the two demons lacked confidence, Zhan Yi did not press the issue. Instead, he said with a helpless look, "Sigh... Brothers, you were too impulsive. If you wanted to know how to use the Demon Binding Silk, you could have just asked me. It's so simple."

"What? You mean you know how to use the Demon Binding Silk? How is that possible?" Zhan Yi's words surprised Lu Bao and Lu Cai, who looked at him in disbelief.

"Of course. I told you, I am a cultivator. I've known about such a simple thing for a long time." Zhan Yi, of course, wouldn't admit that he had learned it by absorbing the wolf demon's memories. His goal was to keep the two demons from gauging his true strength and to stir up their conflict.

"Brother Zhan, why didn't you say so earlier? Haha, tell us quickly." The two demons, seeing the greedy look in Zhan Yi's eyes, became more polite in their speech.

"I don't have time now. Brother Hu is so badly injured. Don't you feel for him? Don't you want to help him recover?" Zhan Yi, seeing the two demons' eyes darting around, knew his goal had been achieved. He then moved closer to the tiger demon, saying, "Brother Hu, how are you feeling? Are you any better?"

The tiger demon hadn't expected Zhan Yi to control the Demon Binding Silk. Although he was far away, he knew the wolf demon was already dead. He thought he would be taken back to the mountain by Lu Bao and Lu Cai, but Zhan Yi had actually saved him. This couldn't help but move him. He moved his limbs slightly and said softly, "Brother Zhan, I'm fine. I just have some internal injuries. I can't stand up now, but with some cultivation, I will recover."

"Brother Hu, don't worry. I've already talked to Brother Bao and Brother Cai. They are willing to use their demon energy to help you heal." Zhan Yi comforted him softly.

"Brother Zhan, we didn't say that, did we?" The leopard demon and the jackal demon were unhappy. Using demon energy to heal the tiger demon would greatly affect their cultivation.

"Brothers, can you really stand by and watch Brother Hu in such a state? If it weren't for my cultivation method, I would have helped him long ago." Zhan Yi had anticipated that the two demons would not help the tiger demon, and his words were meant to make the tiger demon more accepting of his future actions. Indeed, when the tiger demon saw how the two demons treated him, his eyes darkened with anger.

"Well... It's not that we don't want to, but Brother Zhan, we have to participate in the marriage contest. If we expend too much energy now, how can we win the championship?" The two demons blushed at Zhan Yi's words but quickly found an excuse.

"Brothers, I understand your concerns, but I won't let you help Brother Hu for nothing. If either of you can heal Brother Hu, I will give you the Demon Binding Silk and teach you how to use it." Zhan Yi coaxed them.

"Haha, Brother Zhan, you're too kind. Even without the Demon Binding Silk, how could we ignore Brother Hu's injuries? I'll do it." The two demons' eyes lit up, and Lu Bao stepped forward.

"Let me do it. Brother Hu treats me like a brother. Seeing him injured is like being injured myself." Lu Cai was not to be outdone.

Zhan Yi chuckled inwardly. These two changed so quickly, but it suited his plans. Seeing them vie for the task, he pretended to be hesitant, "Brothers, who will do it?"

"Of course, it's me. Brother Zhan, I will definitely heal Brother Hu."

"Of course, it's me. I can heal Brother Hu too."

"..." The two demons quickly argued, and the tiger demon, though straightforward, knew their true intentions, feeling even more sad.

"Alright, brothers, stop arguing. I think you should both help Brother Hu. I'll protect you while you heal him. Afterward, I'll give the Demon Binding Silk to both of you." Zhan Yi, seeing the time, quickly stopped them. He needed to hurry, as he still had to attend the marriage contest.

"Alright, Brother Zhan, you must keep your word." The two demons hesitated but finally agreed. They quickly sat down, adjusted the tiger demon's position, and one of them placed a hand on his back, starting to channel their demon energy.

Yellow light enveloped the three demons, and Zhan Yi sat nearby, watching and resting. After about twenty minutes, the yellow light dissipated. Zhan Yi saw that the tiger demon was now fully recovered, while Lu Bao and Lu Cai looked exhausted, their eyes dimming, indicating significant energy loss.

"Brother Hu, are you alright?" Zhan Yi rushed forward, grabbing the tiger demon's hand, concerned.

"I'm completely fine. Brother Zhan, thank you for saving my life today. I said earlier that if I survived, my life would be yours. Please accept me." Lu Hu knelt before Zhan Yi.

"Ah, Brother Hu, what are you doing? Get up. I've always considered you a big brother. How can you do this?" Zhan Yi, moved by Lu Hu's sincerity, quickly helped him up.

"Brother Zhan, no, Master, from now on, I, Lu Hu, am your subordinate. You can call me Ah Hu. If you don't accept me, I won't get up." Lu Hu said firmly.

"Alright, Ah Hu, get up. You just recovered, so rest well." Zhan Yi, touched by Lu Hu's loyalty, nodded. It was said that one should repay kindness, but how many truly did so? Lu Hu, however, was willing to give his life, truly a noble demon.

"Yes, Master." Lu Hu, seeing Zhan Yi's agreement, finally smiled.

But the actions of Lu Bao and Lu Cai were confused. They didn't understand what was happening. They had used their demon energy to heal Lu Hu, so why was Lu Hu now kneeling to Zhan Yi as his master?

The more they thought about it, the more confused they became. They couldn't help but ask, "Brother Hu, you're too unrighteous. We spent so much time and effort, and you don't even say thank you? And you're kneeling to Brother Zhan as your master. Aren't you afraid the Bear King will punish you?"

"Thank you, brothers. But I've decided not to follow the Bear King anymore. Please tell him when you return." Lu Hu smiled faintly, but it was clear he wasn't sincere.

The two demons were stunned but then remembered the Demon Binding Silk. They turned to Zhan Yi, "Brother Zhan, we don't care what Brother Hu decides. You said you would give us the Demon Binding Silk. It's time to fulfill your promise."

"Of course. Brothers, you've worked so hard. I wouldn't let you do this for nothing. But who should I give it to?" Zhan Yi nodded, but when he took out the Demon Binding Silk and extended it, he suddenly stopped, looking at the two demons with a difficult expression.

"Of course, it's me. I'm the older brother, and he's the younger brother." Lu Bao stepped forward.

"Why should it be you? We both put in the same effort, and I want it too." Lu Cai also stepped forward.

"Give it to me."

"Give it to me."

"..." The two demons quickly argued, their voices growing louder, and eventually, they started cursing each other.

Zhan Yi and Lu Hu, seeing the two demons' intense conflict, shook their heads. Zhan Yi knew their argument wouldn't last long. To truly escalate their conflict, he needed to give them the Demon Binding Silk. So, he casually threw the Demon Binding Silk between them, "Sigh... Whoever grabs it gets it."

The two demons, still arguing, saw the Demon Binding Silk and reached for it. But because they were too close, they collided, and Lu Bao kicked Lu Cai in the stomach, while Lu Cai punched Lu Bao in the face.

The two demons, each holding one end of the Demon Binding Silk, started fighting more intensely, saying, "Let go, or I'll beat you to death."

Zhan Yi, watching the two demons fight, thought to himself, "You must keep your word and beat each other to death."

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