A look of confusion flashed in Miao Miao's eyes, "Wasn't it always three hundred per person before..."
The demonic cultivator casually tossed the money bag back at Miao Miao, causing him to stumble back two steps.
“Three hundred each, that’s the price for demonic cultivators.” He grinned, revealing a set of bright white teeth, and pointed to Ji Mofan, who stood behind Li Geyue with his hands in his pockets, looking completely unconcerned.
“That righteous path, he wants three thousand,” the demonic cultivator said.
Miao Miao nearly jumped up in fright, "Ten times the price?! You're rigging the price!"
"I want three thousand. Give it to me if you want, or..." The demonic cultivator's face was full of scars, and his tone was dangerously drawn out. The others surrounding the three of them all took a step forward at the same time.
The encirclement shrank instantly, and the demonic pressure dissipated at the same time. Miao Miao's face immediately paled, and she subconsciously retreated to Li Geyue's side.
"I... I didn't say I wouldn't give it to you, we can discuss it..." He was almost crying.
Choosing this route was originally safe, as the Wolf Fang Gang might not be guarding this place every day, and this route was also flatter and faster.
He was prepared to lose money to avoid disaster if he won the lottery, but he never expected to lose such a large sum...
"Brother, could you give me a discount? I don't really have that many on hand." Miao Miao tried to bargain.
"You're being ungrateful, aren't you!" But the demonic cultivator had no intention of talking to him properly. Instead, he drew his weapon, and the pressure of his demonic energy instantly made the group unable to lift their heads.
Miao Miao suddenly had a very bad feeling.
These people probably weren't after money at all... their goal was to rob Ji Mo Fan!
It must be that these people overheard his conversation with Brother Yue on the way, and they learned about Ji Mofan's identity. They then planned to ambush him on the way, take his place, and force him to go to the Demon Palace to claim the reward!
What to do? The five demonic cultivators who surrounded us had varying strengths, but all were at the Golden Core stage.
He himself was only at the Foundation Establishment stage, and although Brother Yue was stronger than him, two fists could not defeat four legs.
To think that Miao Miao, with his illustrious reputation, would fall so low in such a remote mountain village...
He hasn't even spent all the little money he's earned yet!
Such things are common in the demon realm; no one knows if their death will be tomorrow.
Miao Miao was extremely frustrated at that moment.
But just as he closed his eyes, preparing to await death—
Suddenly, a flash of cold blue light appeared beside him.
Li Geyue's reaction was incredibly fast. The instant Ji Mofan raised his hand and placed it on the hilt of the sword at his waist, he understood and dispelled the demonic energy of the Immortal-Locking Chain in his hand.
The metal chain crashed to the ground, the stagnant spiritual energy surged back through his body, and the Snow Embracing Sword was drawn again, its blade accompanied by screams and scattering blood.
Miao Miao stood there, staring wide-eyed.
Only after Ji Mofan finished fighting did he push his jaw, which had almost dropped to the ground, back up.
Is this... is this the strength of a righteous prodigy?
How terrifying!
Just now, seeing how Li Geyue could keep Ji Mofan under her control with just a thin chain, he had no idea how strong the person in front of him was.
But now... in less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, he has killed five demonic cultivators at the Golden Core stage.
So much so that when Miao Miao saw Ji Mofan walking back with his sword, her legs went weak and she subconsciously took a half step back.
But to his surprise, Ji Mofan didn't even glance at him.
He simply returned to Li Geyue's side, using the tip of his sword to pick up the Immortal Locking Chain that had fallen to the ground.
They've gotten themselves into trouble.
Dark red runes climbed up, and the chilling spiritual energy fluctuations were sealed again, turning the person in front of him back into a powerless mortal.
The series of actions were so smooth that Miao Miao was completely stunned.
"Brother Yue, how did you do that?" He stared blankly at Li Geyue.
Not only can you capture people, but you can also make them willingly serve you?
Ji Mo Fan knew that their destination was the Demon Palace, right? He knew that he was going to be sent to be a furnace cauldron, right?
How can you be so calm and collected?
Li Geyue remained subtly silent for a while.
"A unique recipe," he said vaguely.
In fact, he himself was not sure whether Ji Mofan would have been willing to help just now, but as soon as he saw Ji Mofan move his hand, his body moved first.
After all, for Ji Mofan, a former junior brother who had fallen into demonic ways was an enormous stain, and he should have wanted Li Geyue to disappear more than anyone else.
But he still made a move.
Just as he had told Li Geyue before, he would wait until Li Geyue had established himself in the Demon Realm.
And it wasn't just waiting; otherwise, he could have done nothing at all.
Those bandits will target Li Geyue and Miao Miao, but they won't harm Ji Mofan, this "gift." He only needs to break free of the Immortal-Locking Chains the moment Li Geyue dies, and he can escape alone.
However, Jimo Fan chose a different approach.
Li Ge touched her heart.
It started pounding wildly again.
In reality, Ji Mofan did not have any lingering brotherly affection for Li Geyue.
He simply felt that Li Geyue was easier to control than others, and wanted to use his reputation as a demonic cultivator to infiltrate the Demon Palace.
Under the rule of the Demon Lord, the Demon Realm has maintained a peaceful coexistence with the cultivation world for thousands of years, but recently it has suddenly become restless.
In the previous life, the conflict even escalated into constant friction, with the imminent threat of another war.
How could the Demon Lord, who had been calm for so long, suddenly change his nature?
If we can find one or two clues, it should be helpful in solving the problem.
We've been fussing over this in a small place for so long that we almost forgot the Qianhelou issue is still unresolved.
The good news is that during the subsequent journey, Miao Miao's attitude towards Ji Mo Fan was not so hostile.
Although the righteous path and the demonic path should be irreconcilable, Ji Mo Fan had at least saved his life.
Miao Miao only has prejudices against the righteous path, but not against her savior.
He even felt sorry for Ji Mo Fan, who was about to be sent to the Demon Palace by his "lover".
"Actually, with your strength, if you really wanted to run away, it would only take a minute, right?" Miao Miao couldn't help but whisper to Ji Mofan when Li Geyue wasn't paying attention.
Ji Mofan glanced at him indifferently, then quickly looked away.
"I'll do whatever he tells me to do." His tone was devoid of emotion.
Miao Miao stared at him for a while.
Or perhaps she glared at him with exasperation for a while, and finally asked with genuine doubt, "How did someone with a brain like yours manage to cultivate to such a high level?"
Don't people who indulge in romantic love usually end up with bad endings?
Everyone he's met before has been like this!
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