Chapter 20

The two demons fought more fiercely, and both revealed their true forms: a leopard and a jackal, each as big as a cow, continuously colliding, as if they were risking their lives.

After a while, the leopard demon was ultimately a bit stronger. In the final confrontation, a powerful energy blast sent the jackal demon flying. However, the jackal demon didn’t let the leopard demon off easily; as he flew out, he released a huge energy blast from his claws that struck the leopard demon’s chest.

Just like the Lu Lang and Lu Hu earlier, both demons fell to the ground. However, the jackal demon seemed more seriously injured. After struggling a few times, he rolled his eyes and died. Seeing this, Zhan Yi quickly walked to the leopard demon and gave him a thumbs up, saying, "Brother Leopard, you really kept your word. I thought you were joking when you said you’d kill him, but you were serious."

"Brother Zhan, you... quickly tell me how to use the Demon Binding Silk. I’ve already seized it," Lu Bao said, struggling to sit up.

"Brother Leopard, don’t joke around. Do you think I would tell you the usage method, a despicable person who would even kill your own brother for treasure? Hehe..." Zhan Yi couldn’t help but laugh wickedly, seeing Lu Bao’s expectant face as he tightly held the Demon Binding Silk.

"You... deliberately made us kill each other," Lu Bao finally realized, even though he was foolish.

"Brother Leopard, how can you say that? If you weren’t greedy, would this have happened? Now that you’re seriously injured, why don’t I end your suffering?" Zhan Yi shook his head and laughed even more wickedly, walking towards Lu Bao.

"No, Brother Zhan, I’m not in pain at all. I don’t want the Demon Binding Silk anymore; consider it a gift from us," Lu Bao’s face finally changed as Zhan Yi approached. Although he had won against Lu Chai, his injuries now left him with little fighting ability.

"Ah... Brother Leopard, I’d feel bad if I didn’t accept it. But in your condition, how can I bear to see you suffer? Don’t be so polite. Just one moment, and you’ll reach Nirvana. Hehe..." Zhan Yi took the Demon Binding Silk and casually threw it, turning it into a red light that wrapped around Lu Bao, binding him tightly.

"You... despicable, Brother Hu, save me! I just healed your injuries a moment ago," Lu Bao, now bound, tried to struggle but felt the Demon Binding Silk tighten, cutting into his flesh, causing him to cry out in pain.

"Hehe, am I despicable? I didn’t believe it, but now that you mention it, I’ll try it out," Zhan Yi couldn’t help but laugh even more arrogantly, seeing Lu Bao’s extreme pain.

Lu Hu, although now aware of Zhan Yi’s trick, also knew that Zhan Yi had saved his life. Moreover, if Zhan Yi had wanted to kill him earlier, it would have been easy, but he didn’t. In contrast, the others who came with them cared only about their own interests, regardless of his life. The difference was obvious.

However, Lu Hu had spent a long time with Lu Bao and had indeed made a great effort to save him earlier. Seeing Lu Bao’s plea for help, he hesitated for a moment and then approached Zhan Yi, pleading, "Master, please let him go."

"This... Brother Hu, you must understand that if I let him go, he will cause us endless trouble when he returns to King Bear. Especially since you betrayed King Bear, how could he let you go?" Zhan Yi paused, turned his head, and said sincerely.

"Master, I... really don’t want to owe anyone. Besides, we were once brothers. Consider this as repaying our past friendship," Lu Hu, understanding Zhan Yi’s reasoning, bit his lip and continued to plead.

"Fine, Brother Hu, I know you value righteousness. Today, I’ll let him go for your sake, but we must tie him up and hide him somewhere. We’ll release him after we get the Five Elements Grass. Otherwise, I’m afraid it will cause unnecessary trouble," Zhan Yi, after hearing Lu Hu’s words, finally stopped approaching Lu Bao. He didn’t blame Lu Hu, for if he were truly heartless towards his former brothers, he wouldn’t be a kind demon.

"Thank you, Master. As long as you spare his life, I’m content. As for tying him up, I’ll do it," Lu Hu bowed to Zhan Yi, then, after Zhan Yi retracted the Demon Binding Silk from Lu Bao, he waved his hand and somehow produced some ropes, tying Lu Bao to a large tree.

After tying him up, he looked at Lu Bao coldly and said, "Lu Bao, this is the last time I’m helping you. From now on, we have no more ties. I hope you take care of yourself."

Lu Bao, having narrowly escaped death, didn’t dare to say anything else. He just glanced at Lu Hu coldly and then lowered his head.

Zhan Yi also wanted to warn Lu Bao, but his phone rang at that moment. He took it out and saw it was Dong Dabao calling. He quickly answered, but before he could speak, Dong Dabao urgently said, "Boss, where are you? The competition is about to start. Hurry back."

"Ha ha, I just finished some business. I’ll be right there," Zhan Yi hung up, checked the time, and saw it was already 2 PM. He quickly turned to Lu Hu and said, "Brother Hu, hurry up. The competition is about to start."

Lu Hu, who had nothing else to say, quickly ran over, and the two of them rushed to the Moer Clan Square.

On the way, they chatted. Lu Hu began to tell Zhan Yi about his past. Although Zhan Yi already knew the origins of the demons from the wolf demon’s memories, he couldn’t tell Lu Hu, as his body’s special abilities were his trump card. So, he pretended to know nothing, feeling quite hypocritical.

At the same time, he found it uncomfortable to be called "Master" by Lu Hu. Finally, he said, "Brother Hu, don’t call me that anymore. Just call me Boss, like Dabao. I think it sounds more powerful, ha ha."

"Boss, isn’t that what gangsters call each other?" Lu Hu scratched his head, confused.

"Ha ha, Brother Hu, don’t be so narrow-minded. Boss can also be a term of respect. Let’s leave it at that," Zhan Yi, surprised by Lu Hu’s fuss, quickly decided.

"Okay, Boss," Lu Hu nodded in agreement.

Then, Zhan Yi briefly introduced himself to Lu Hu, but he omitted the details about his reincarnation and the Soul Refining Furnace. They continued chatting until they reached the Moer Clan Square.

The competition on the stage had already started. On the large stage, ten people were divided into five pairs, each showing their skills, making for an exciting match.

"Boss, you’re finally back. The next round is about to start. Get ready quickly," Dong Dabao ran over, grabbed Zhan Yi, and said anxiously as they walked towards the stage.

"Ha ha, Dabao, don’t be so anxious. A heavyweight like me, even if I’m a bit late, I’m sure the organizers will wait. Besides, I just accomplished something big. Come here, let me introduce you to a new partner. This is Brother Hu. You two should get along well," Zhan Yi, seeing Dong Dabao’s anxious face, smiled and said calmly.

"Brother Hu, isn’t he...?" Dong Dabao was taken aback and asked, puzzled.

"Yes, he’s Brother Hu, but now he’s...," Zhan Yi briefly explained, and Dong Dabao’s eyes grew wider and wider.

Finally, when Zhan Yi finished, Dong Dabao couldn’t help but exclaim, "No way, Boss, are you telling a story or is this real?"

"Rubbish, do I look like I’m joking? Hurry up and get to know Brother Hu," Zhan Yi, annoyed that his exciting experience was taken as a story, glared at him.

"Ha ha, Boss, I believe you. I know you wouldn’t lie to me. Dabao, seeing Zhan Yi’s gloomy face, quickly flattered him, then turned to Lu Hu and said, "Brother Hu, you’re new here. From now on, call me Brother Dabao, okay?"

"Dabao, I think we should speak with our strength. Why don’t we have a match? If you can beat me, I’ll call you Brother Dabao," Lu Hu, not easily fooled, said defiantly.

"This... Boss, look, Brother Hu isn’t listening to me," Dong Dabao, speechless, didn’t dare to challenge Lu Hu. Although he hadn’t seen Lu Hu fight Lu Lang, he had seen him lift the stone lock, and he knew that if Lu Hu hit him, he’d break his bones.

"Ha ha, Dabao, don’t be so stubborn. Brother Hu has cultivated for hundreds of years. What’s the big deal about calling him Brother? Besides, Brother Hu is very righteous. Calling him Brother will bring you many benefits," Zhan Yi, not wanting to stand up for Dong Dabao, thought for a moment and said meaningfully.

"Really? There are benefits?" Dong Dabao, seeing Zhan Yi’s mysterious look, was intrigued but still uncertain.

"Hehe, what do you think? With hundreds of years of cultivation, do you think he lacks treasures?" Zhan Yi smiled wickedly but didn’t directly answer.

"Um, Brother Hu, I was just joking. You won’t mind, right? From now on, I’ll listen to you, except for Boss," Dong Dabao’s eyes lit up, imagining treasures flying towards him.

"Ha ha, Brother, you’re too polite. We’re all family. Don’t worry, I’ll never let you down," Lu Hu, understanding Zhan Yi’s intentions, laughed heartily and shook Dong Dabao’s hand.