Xiao Li and Xiao Jiu played to their hearts' content on this continent. The spiritual energy here was abundant, perhaps because of the existence of demons, so the species were very rich, and there were many spiritual herbs and fruits.

Some people can still cultivate, and those are demon hunters.

Xiao Li recently arrived at a secret realm with the existence of a boundary-breaking shuttle, so the secret realm couldn't stop her at all.

Over time, the demon hunters gradually discovered her existence.

A plan slowly took shape, while Xiao Li leisurely went around harvesting spiritual herbs.

“Master, the next stop is the southeast. The climate there is pleasant. We can build a house there and stay for a while.”

Xiao Jiu was making plans while playing.

Xiao Li nodded. It just so happened that Youyou was in seclusion, and she was also a little tired. It would be good for her to stay and play for a while.

She was startled by the spiritual energy fluctuations coming from all around. She stopped in her tracks and her expression became serious. There was an ambush here.

Over the years, while traveling, I have naturally encountered many robbers, some for money and some for sexual assault.

Xiao Li had always dealt with them without mercy, but this time was different; she sensed danger.

"You're quite clever, little one."

A middle-aged man wearing a square hat came out. He had sharp eyes, a goatee, and a calm and composed demeanor, with an expression of appreciation on his face.

Xiao Li didn't think the other person was genuinely praising her.

"Unfortunately, you must stay today."

As they were talking, five more people came out. Xiao Li looked around and realized that there were still people lying in ambush.

"What do you mean by this? I have never met you before, nor have I had any past grievances or recent conflicts with you. Why are you blocking my way?"

Xiao Li pulled Xiao Jiu behind her back. Xiao Jiu was a demon, and although it was a demon immortal, these demon hunters didn't care.

The middle-aged man in charge didn't say anything, as if he also knew that what he was doing was not ethical.

"Senior Brother Yuandao, why waste words with her? Just take her down."

"A mere girl like her is not worth all of us joining forces for."

"Exactly, it's just a little girl, yet the sect leader insisted on sending so many of us. It's such a hassle."

"Hurry up and get it so I can go to West Mountain. There's a tiger demon there waiting for me to catch."

Yuan Dao looked somewhat annoyed. These mediocre people were truly arrogant and conceited. This woman could come and go freely in the secret realm, she must have treasures to help her, yet these people didn't even take her seriously. It was truly shameful.

"Miss, please forgive me."

Yuan Dao moved with lightning speed, and before he could finish speaking, he was already in front of him.

Xiao Li knew something was wrong, but before she could back away, Yuan Dao grabbed her arm.

Xiao Li flicked her right hand, and a dagger appeared in her hand. She raised the dagger and slashed at Yuan Dao.

Yuan Dao used his right hand to block with a whisk, and in the next instant he released it and retreated quickly.

I was careless; the dust was cut in two, and I almost got slashed in the chest.

"There are quite a lot of treasures."

The eyes of the people around her lit up instantly, and they all looked at her dagger.

Xiao Li snorted coldly, "You are all from reputable sects, why do you resort to such despicable acts?"

A young man appeared beside them at some point and said indignantly.

"It's all because you went too far. You amassed a large amount of spiritual herbs in the secret realm of Qingyang Sect, and even took the Dao Fruit that the patriarch needed."

Do you know that his time is coming to an end this year? Without attaining enlightenment, he has already perished.

"We've lost a high-ranking Celestial Master, which will empower the demon realm, bringing even more disasters to the human world."

Xiao Li frowned. Is that really the case?

Just as she was wondering whether to take out the Dao Fruit, this fruit was actually not rare for Xiao Li. It could only add ten years to her lifespan. She had plenty of such fruits in her space.

“Master, he is lying.”

Xiao Jiu, however, noticed something amiss.

Xiao Li looked closely at Yuan Dao and found that he was indeed a little unnatural. After thinking about it for a while, she understood.

"You attribute the cause of your ancestor's demise to me, is that a case of scapegoating? I don't believe that your ancestor could have survived just by obtaining the Dao Fruit. Even if he had, he would have only lived for ten years. What difference would that have made?"

"Such arrogance."

A man in blue robes stepped forward, his eyes lingering on Xiao Li's dagger, his greed evident in his expression.

"Little did they know that everything in this world can influence the outcome, and many things can be changed in ten years."

Besides, you were wrong to steal the Dao Fruit, so you should surrender now, and we might spare your life.

If you resist, I can't guarantee you'll emerge unscathed.

Xiao Li had already realized that their excuses were just that—excuses—and that their real purpose today was to capture her.

She smiled dismissively, "Why do you need to find reasons? Everything is predestined. His demise is his fate."

"I obtained the Dao Fruit through my own abilities; it was originally unclaimed, so how can it be considered stealing? If you want the Dao Fruit, come and take it yourself."