fourth-rank force. Compared to the other two, it was still somewhat lacking. After a moment of hesitation, it took the initiative to step back, making its meaning very clear: it was giving the opportu...Moments later, Lu Ye sat in a partitioned room, with screens blocking prying eyes. The demon cultivator was gone without a trace, but before leaving, she told Lu Ye to wait here. Someone in charge would soon come to trade with him. If he had any other instructions, he could shake the nearby bell and someone would attend to him.

On the table stood a pot of freshly brewed tea. Lu Ye poured himself a cup and took a sip. Immediately, his expression changed to one of surprise. This was no ordinary tea; within the brew lay a trace of spiritual energy, though faint, it was undeniably present.y peering through the crack in the door. Outside, on the street, numerous insect creatures were gathering in a certain area. Within that area, there was constantly flashing blade light, and one by on...