When Silver Ring returned to Penang, the demons in the demon prison were released and lined up to welcome her with loud shouts.

During her absence, the prison returned to its usual silence. Not only did the spiritual energy cease its outbursts, but even the usual chattering and commotion disappeared.

Fortunately, the monsters in the beast zone know that they also have a job of making money. No matter how bored they are, they have to obediently come out of their little dark room during the day and try their best to act cute to tourists in order to get customers back and bring revenue to the prison.

Back in prison, everyone went back to their own cells.

Yin Huan and Luo Mang returned to their old hut as usual. Qing Mang lagged behind, glancing at the two inseparable figures, his eyes reddening with jealousy. He secretly resolved to have Huo Fei reopen the iron cage and connect his old cage with Yin Huan's.

Hmph, why is it that only Luo Mang can accompany the master!

He wants it too.

Huo Feian finished looking after Yin Huan, turned around, and looked at Ahui, whose face was blank and eyes were glazed over. An unreadable expression flashed across his cold and handsome face. He thought for a moment, then raised his hand, preparing to erase Ahui's memory.

The existence of the demon race is far too terrifying. Even if they are recognized by the state, their existence would still cause panic if it were exposed.

"Ahui, take these two goldfish and boil them."

Inside the iron gate, the crisp, clear voice of Yin Huan gave instructions, interrupting Huo Fei's actions.

Silver Ring was overjoyed; her little goldfish had actually grown up in just over two months.

"Who's been taking care of this fish? It's grown so big in such a short time." Silver Ring, carrying a washbasin, walked out of the iron gate excitedly. "Didn't Old Crocodile say that this fish wouldn't grow big?"

I remember when I first bought it, the crocodile spirit in the pond said it was an ornamental fish and wouldn't grow big.

"I raised it." The white-haired creature, who was joining everyone in welcoming Silver Ring's return, raised its eyebrows with extreme pride.

The reason why the goldfish grew so large was a mystery to the entire prison; even the person who kept them didn't know. Since Silver Ring left, the two fish seemed to have taken growth hormones, growing rapidly in size.

"I haven't eaten all day, hurry up and cook this, I want to eat pickled fish." Yin Huan walked to the iron railing, put down the basin, grabbed the fish by the tail, and handed them to A Hui.

Ahui was stunned. His dark eyes widened like a bull's, and his body trembled with fear. He dared not even glance around.

Hearing the animal in the cage speak in human language, Ahui realized with horror that he had fallen into a den of demons.

This zoo is a complete rip-off, a den of thieves disguised as a zoo. It uses the name to house a bunch of monsters!

Ahui took a deep breath, stiffly took the two fat goldfish, turned around awkwardly, and walked out of the predator enclosure.

He needs to go to the kitchen to be alone. Don't ask him who Jingjing is.

As for cooking goldfish, Ahui said that any fish can be cooked. But how it will taste after cooking... who knows?

"Can you find the kitchen?" Silver Ring asked Ah Hui's retreating figure. After asking, she turned her head and nodded to White Hair: "White Hair, take Ah Hui to the kitchen."

Bai Mao responded and chased after Ahui.

When Yin Huan left, she had the body of a loli, but when she returned, she had the appearance of a young girl. The group of demons greeted her a few times, then fell silent, all staring intently at Yin Huan with their demonic eyes.

The goddess Nuwa has changed drastically; has she awakened?

Right, right...

—Judging from her expression, it must be!

So, shouldn't we reward them for their contributions? Although they didn't do much, they were all meritorious in protecting her, covering for her, and even driving away those demon hunters who had infiltrated the prison to harm her.

This can be considered a contribution!

Everyone's eyes burned with anticipation as they all looked toward Silver Ring. Unfortunately, the person they were focusing on seemed rather slow-witted.

Silver Ring turned around, glanced at the demons, then twirled around in place, plucked at her skirt, and asked everyone vainly, "How about it? My human form isn't bad, is it?"

Yin Huan is very satisfied with her current appearance. She is prettier than those sharp-chinned beauties on Douyin videos who are heavily filtered, and she is particularly recognizable.

The demons all answered in unison, praisingly: "...Beautiful!"

You are the "Goddess Nuwa," no matter how you transform, you are still a celestial being!

Hey, no, buddy, we're getting off-topic.

It's not a question of beauty anymore, but... Boss, now that you're back, shouldn't you let that bastard Huo release everyone?

Silver Ring, flattered by everyone's praise, giggled, puffed out her chest, and strode back to her hut, leaving the group of demons, unaware of the truth, looking at each other in bewilderment.

What's going on? The goddess Nuwa has returned, but there's been no indication of it at all.

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On the third day after Silver Ring and the others returned to the prison, Black Bear also rushed back. He not only brought back the little fox that Silver Ring had captured, but also dutifully brought back the blue monkey that had been missing for a long time.

Qingcheng is an inland city surrounded by mountains. Blue Monkey was having too much fun in the mountains outside the city and would only come back every few days. He even missed such an important event as Silver Ring becoming an adult.

Of course, as a monkey that has only recently developed intelligence, no matter how clever it is, we can't be too demanding. The fact that it didn't lose itself is already quite commendable.

Hei Xiong returned with news from Qingcheng that the city was in chaos. Demon hunters had flooded into Qingcheng, even more than when Luo Mang had gathered for his tribulation.

The 30,000 ghosts who disappeared from the underworld still haven't been found. Three days have passed, and those ghosts are probably in grave danger.

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