Lu Ming finished sorting everything out and then began gathering the spirit stones.
He gathered all the spirit stones from the various passages before heading back with Fu Chen.
Inside the Fox Minister's residence, the Grand Elder of the Haoran Sect had returned once again.
“Minister Fox, I have brought you the items you requested...”
With that, he took out a storage bag and handed it to Minister Fox.
Minister Fox took the storage bag, which was filled with a large quantity of spirit stones, along with several spiritual herbs required for a breakthrough.
Right at that moment, the Supreme Elder of the Haoran Sect smiled faintly and took out another pill bottle.
“This is a breakthrough pill I had that old fellow from the Dingyuan Sect personally refine. With this pill, your chances of breaking through to the Unity stage will increase by thirty percent...”
Hearing the introduction from the Supreme Elder of the Haoran Sect, Minister Fox's eyes flickered.
“Then, here's to a pleasant cooperation...”
The Supreme Elder of the Haoran Sect also wore a broad smile. “Here's to a pleasant cooperation...”
At this point, the Supreme Elder of the Haoran Sect paused for a moment before continuing,
“However, I cannot give you this pill right now. I can only hand it over after my plan succeeds... I hope Minister Fox can understand.”
Minister Fox looked at the pill bottle in the other's hand.
“That is only natural...”
Saying this, Minister Fox withdrew his gaze and put away the storage bag in his hand.
“Tell me about your plan...”
Hearing Minister Fox's words, the Supreme Elder of the Haoran Sect also pocketed the pill bottle.
“We plan to make our move during the Prince's Tournament... When the time comes, we will subdue the Demon Emperor. If you are unwilling to become the new Demon Emperor, we will prop up a puppet instead. Our goal in the Eastern Province has always been the Break-Stage Grass in the Demon Emperor's possession, as well as cooperating to launch an invasion of the Northern Province. We harbor no ill intent toward the demon race...”
At this point, the Supreme Elder of the Haoran Sect sighed softly, muttering to himself,
I just hope the Break-Stage Grass in the Demon Emperor's possession hasn't been used yet!
As long as they obtained the Break-Stage Grass and reached the Mahayana stage, nothing else would be an issue.
“Very well! I hope you are men of your word.”
With a flicker of his eyes, Minister Fox agreed to the Supreme Elder of the Haoran Sect's proposal.
“Rest assured, Minister Fox. We of the Eastern Province are a righteous sect. We always keep our word.”
Hearing the Grand Elder of the Haoran Sect's guarantee, Minister Fox felt that he still didn't believe a single word.
Seeing that everything had been agreed upon, the Supreme Elder of the Haoran Sect left the Fox Minister's residence.
It would soon be the centenary wedding anniversary of the Demon Emperor and the Empress.
Following the celebration would be the Prince's Tournament, and they needed to return to make the necessary preparations.
After the Supreme Elder of the Haoran Sect departed, Minister Fox fell into deep thought for a moment.
Then, with a flash of his figure, he headed straight for the Imperial Palace.
After Minister Fox left, Hu Xian’er also quietly slipped out of the Fox Minister's residence.
Leaving the Fox Minister's residence, Hu Xian’er made her way to Ye Fan's residence.
By the time she arrived, Hu Niu and Gou Fenghuang were already there.
“Let me tell you two, I'm about to get engaged to Little Fanfan!”
Hu Niu stood with her hands on her hips, pointing domineeringly at the charming Hu Xian’er and Gou Fenghuang as she shouted,
“You two better give up on him as soon as possible! If you dare to harass my fiancé again, I'll beat the absolute crap out of you!”
As she spoke, she clenched her fists.
Gou Fenghuang rolled her eyes in disdain.
“The marriage contract hasn't been signed, and the banquet hasn't even been held yet, so Ye Fanfan isn't your man. Stop flattering yourself. I'm looking for him because I have actual, serious business!”
Hu Xian’er lightly covered her mouth, her eyes rippling with seductive charm, yet her tone did not yield in the slightest.
“When it comes to love in this world, the one who isn't loved is the actual third party. Besides, I'm also here to see Brother Ye for serious matters.”
“You... you are too shameless!”
Trembling with rage at the two demons playing off each other, Hu Niu couldn't help but curse out loud.
“You're the shameless one!”
“You're the shameless one!”
Hu Xian’er and Gou Fenghuang retorted in unison.
Hu Niu's face turned completely red with anger.
With a loud howl, she lunged forward, reaching out to claw at Hu Xian’er's face.
Hu Xian’er shrieked in surprise and hastily dodged, a few strands of her hair falling out of place.
Gou Fenghuang immediately stepped in to help, raising her claws to grab Hu Niu's arm.
In an instant, the three figures became tangled in a chaotic brawl.
Hair flew everywhere, dresses were torn and disheveled, and the air was filled with a mess of shouting, cursing, and pulling.
Hu Niu was convinced that she was Ye Fanfan's rightful fiancée.
To her, the other two were nothing but an intruding vixen and a mad dog.
Gou Fenghuang felt that Hu Niu was too crude and unworthy, and that only she deserved to stand by Ye Fanfan's side.
Meanwhile, Hu Xian’er was firmly convinced that with her beauty and figure, Ye Fanfan would eventually have eyes only for her.
The three of them fought fiercely, creating an absolute circus of a mess.
The lesser demons serving in Ye Fan's residence were completely dumbfounded. They had never expected this.
Their master, who had previously been bullied by everyone,
had somehow recently become the object of a fierce struggle among the three beauties of the demon race.
Could anyone tell them what on earth was wrong with this world?
Suddenly, a loud BOOM echoed.
Billowing black smoke soared into the sky from the forging room.
The three female demons, who were in the middle of a heated brawl, instantly froze.
With disheveled hair and messy clothes, they turned their heads in unison, looks of shock on their faces.
A moment later, they saw a soot-covered figure stumbling out of the thick smoke.
At this moment, Ye Fan was completely blackened by the soot, his hair standing on end.
He looked as if he had been struck by lightning, his face covered in a layer of black ash.
Only his two blinking eyes were visible. A bit of gray soot clung to the corners of his mouth as he bent over, coughing violently.
“Cough, cough...”
Before he could even steady himself, three figures rushed over like the wind.
“Little Fanfan! Are you alright?”
“Ye Fanfan, what happened to you?”
“Brother Ye, quickly let me see if you're hurt!”
The three female demons forgot all about their fight and immediately swarmed him.
One reached out to tidy his hair, another took out a handkerchief to wipe his face...
“I'm fine... Get off me...”
Ye Fan was nearly driven mad by their frantic fussing. He wanted to shake them off,
but realized his strength was inferior to theirs, leaving him with no choice but to be passively handled...
Never in his life had Ye Fan detested being liked by women—no, female demons—as much as he did at this moment.
Their passion was truly more than he could bear...
At the same time, he was incredibly infuriated. His artifact forging had actually exploded!
He had originally planned to forge a magical artifact for General Tiger, and forge a few extra along the way to exchange for some spirit stones.
After all, his spirit stones had all been used by the Demon Emperor to compensate Big Yellow.
Yet, he discovered that he actually didn't know how to forge anymore. Just like what had happened with his alchemy back then, he had completely lost the ability...
It was the kind of loss where he literally had no idea how to do it anymore...
Why on earth was this happening?
Why would he suddenly lose his abilities out of nowhere?
Suddenly, Ye Fan's gaze narrowed. He remembered. Every time he lost one of these skills, it seemed to happen right after he underwent a rebirth.
Could it be that every time I undergo a rebirth, I lose one of my skills?
At this thought, Ye Fan's entire aura suddenly turned cold.
His eyes, which had previously held a hint of exhaustion, became as cold as ice.
A deathly, silent wave of murderous intent erupted without a sound, suffocating the surroundings.
The air seemed to freeze instantly, and even the dust particles didn't dare to drift.
The three female demons felt their hearts tighten, and their clamorous concern was instantly silenced.
They looked at Ye Fan in bewilderment, unable to comprehend why such a biting murderous intent had suddenly emerged from him.
“Mortal, you deserve to die!”
Ye Fan's voice was not loud, but every word fell like an icicle smashing onto the ground.
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