"Little brother, we are all of the same trade. I see you have deliberately blackened your face. You must be like us, admiring that senior Hei Tou from Feng Mo City."
"Senior Hei Tou is truly a model for our human race. He is incredibly fierce, killing several Mortal Immortal realm experts in a single day, making all the demon races in Feng Mo City submit to him."
"The demon races of the Western Regions have always looked down on us humans. Now, the situation has finally improved. At least within the territory of Feng Mo City, demons no longer dare to bully humans as they did before."
"Moreover, as long as one blackens their face, the safety factor within the Human-Demon Ancient Battlefield ruins will be much higher. Other adventure teams will be wary and will not dare to attack us easily."
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These human cultivators explained to Ji Mo why they blackened their faces. At the same time, they all spoke, showering praise upon the rumored Senior Hei Tou from Feng Mo City.
Ji Mo also felt a sense of reverence after listening. He thought that if he had the chance in the future, he would definitely meet that senior and admire his demeanor.
Lang Jing, hearing everyone's discussions, revealed a look of disdain.
What kind of bullshit senior expert, just a fame-seeker. Moreover, he's clueless about the times, actually offending several top forces like Fei Feng Ridge, Tong Tian Pavilion, and Ten Lakes Stronghold simultaneously. He'll be finished sooner or later.
He narrowed his eyes and sized up Ji Mo, finding him more and more displeasing. He planned to find an opportunity to kill this bastard.
Perhaps after everyone had fallen asleep tonight, he could find a way to secretly dispose of Ji Mo.
Ji Mo chatted with these people and clarified Yu Xiao Huan's purpose for this trip. It turned out she was looking for a pill to nourish her mother's qi and blood and prolong her life.
Yu Xiao Huan's mother was a mortal. Since giving birth to Yu Xiao Huan, her qi and blood had been severely depleted. Although she had taken a large number of spiritual pills to nourish her body, ordinary medicines were now ineffective. She had reached the point of her lamp running dry.
A while ago, it was rumored that someone had unearthed a life-extending pill with astonishing medicinal effects within the Human-Demon Ancient Battlefield ruins. Yu Xiao Huan then led a group of experts from the Yu family to search for the pill.
As for that Lang Jing, he had always wanted to pursue Yu Xiao Huan and had also brought many experts from his family.
The current team was actually a joint effort between the Yu family and the Lang family.
These human cultivators pointed out the Lang family members to Ji Mo, reminding him to keep his distance because the Lang family's attitude towards humans was not very friendly.
Moreover, Lang Jing was extremely vengeful. Ji Mo had just had a conflict with him, and it was possible the other party would resort to deadly measures.
Ji Mo, however, did not take the Lang family seriously. Weren't they just some werewolves? He was a true man who had led the Tian Xiang Wolf Cavalry legion, making thousands of ferocious Howling Moon Silver Wolves obedient. Why should he fear a few dozen werewolves?
He, on the other hand, looked at Yu Xiao Huan with a different perspective. He had to admit that Yu Xiao Huan was truly filial, risking so much to find medicine for her mother.
However, the Human-Demon Ancient Battlefield ruins were so vast. Finding such an astonishing life-extending pill would undoubtedly be like searching for a needle in a haystack.
After all, no one could say for sure if such a pill still existed underground, or where it might be buried.
"Big liar, come here quickly. Miss Yu is calling you to sleep together."
Ning Wen Jing's voice rang out, beckoning Ji Mo and inviting him to rest with them.
Over there, tents had already been set up.
As this sentence spread, everyone present was stunned.
Miss Yu family had always been self-respecting. How could she suddenly become so unrestrained, inviting a stranger to sleep together?
"Am I really that handsome?"
Ji Mo touched his face and muttered to himself. His face was blackened like the bottom of a pot, yet why was his charm still so great!
Then, he directly refused: "Tell Miss Yu that I am not a man who sleeps around."
Ning Wen Jing, upon hearing this, realized her expression had been problematic. She chided, "You wish! I just want you to rest here for safety."
Yu Xiao Huan's tent was in the center of the camp, undoubtedly the safest.
Of course, she didn't think anything could threaten Ji Mo's safety. It was for Yu Xiao Huan's safety that she wanted Ji Mo to act as a bodyguard.
Ji Mo did not want to go. After all, there was a difference between men and women, and it was inconvenient. He felt more comfortable staying with the surrounding gentlemen.
Lang Jing stared intently at Ji Mo, his eyes almost spitting fire. He knew that even the old werewolf of the Mortal Immortal realm did not receive such treatment.
"Little brother, you'll sleep with us tonight. Relax, with us here, your safety is guaranteed."
A burly man put his arm around Ji Mo's shoulder, speaking with great magnanimity.
Ning Wen Jing originally wanted to stay with Ji Mo, feeling safest by his side. However, the invitation was too warm to refuse, and she was kept in the tent by Yu Xiao Huan.
Yu Xiao Huan truly couldn't understand why that human, after she had actively invited him, didn't give her any face at all, even saying he wasn't a man who slept around.
It was as if she herself was promiscuous.
However, it could be considered that he was aware of the situation. After all, there was a difference between men and women, and sharing a tent overnight was ultimately not ideal.
"Xiao Huan, if any danger arises tonight, you must rush to that big liar's side immediately."
Ning Wen Jing reminded him, appearing to have befriended Yu Xiao Huan.
"Miss Ning, you worry too much. With this old one here, Miss's safety is assured."
A white-haired old woman next to her spoke faintly, appearing quite confident.
She was at the third level of the Mortal Immortal realm and was confident she could handle any danger.
Ning Wen Jing asked, "Is Grandma visiting the Human-Demon Ancient Battlefield ruins for the first time?"
The white-haired old woman nodded.
Ning Wen Jing sighed. As expected, ignorance breeds fear. It seemed the other party truly knew nothing about the Human-Demon Ancient Battlefield ruins.
Even a great master at the ninth level of the Mortal Immortal realm might perish here. Where did she, a third-level Mortal Immortal, get such confidence?
"Jing Jing, don't worry. With our current lineup, there shouldn't be any danger."
Yu Xiao Huan held Ning Wen Jing's hand, telling her not to worry.
After all, the dangers encountered along the way had been easily resolved.
"Xiao Huan, believe me, nothing is safer than staying by the big liar's side."
Ning Wen Jing said very seriously.
However, Yu Xiao Huan did not believe her, and the old woman even sneered. After all, Ji Mo was too ordinary, and he didn't look like an unparalleled master at all.
Late at night.
Ji Mo, in his sleep, felt something nudging him. He angrily struck out with his palm.
A creature was instantly sent flying into the air, its body disintegrating and scattering into a mist of blood.
This scene immediately startled several other dark figures in the air. They let out terrified cries and fled into the distance.
This commotion woke up the two Mortal Immortal realm experts in the camp.
The old werewolf let out a howl: "Danger!"
Then, the entire camp erupted.
Some demons screamed: "Where are the people? My companions are gone."
Then everyone discovered that the demonic beasts guarding the perimeter of the camp and the few werewolves on night watch had all disappeared. At the same time, more than a dozen demons had also vanished for no reason.
A terrifying emotion immediately spread, and almost everyone showed a look of horror.
The inexplicable disappearance of so many people in the middle of the night was truly chilling, making their scalps tingle and their spines go cold.
Strangely, only the dozen or so human cultivators who slept with Ji Mo were all present.
The old werewolf quickly checked the surroundings and found some scattered bloodstains. It was evident that the missing demonic beasts and demons had likely met their demise.
The old werewolf's expression was somewhat grave. After discussing with the white-haired old woman, his expression became even more somber.
The two great experts had not even detected the enemy's approach. If it weren't for the inexplicable cry just now, and their subsequent awakening, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
Everyone panicked, gazing fearfully into the night, feeling as if a great terror lurked in the darkness, ready to strike at any moment.