Originally, the number one rabbit spirit hadn't thought much of it. Now, hearing Xu Lanyan's words, she was even more certain that the Rabbit Queen… was indeed lying!
"What are you thinking about?" Xu Lanyan asked.
The number one rabbit spirit shook her head and lowered her gaze.
Seeing that the number one rabbit spirit didn't want to talk, Xu Lanyan didn't press further.
"You can do this too?" Feng Qishi asked Xu Lanyan in surprise.
"My master is the Fire God. As long as I use my fire, I can directly burn away those demon barriers," Xu Lanyan said proudly. She took the red pill and asked, "After taking this, I can follow you?"
"Yes," Hun Ling nodded.
"I thought you didn't have any left," the green-clothed man said to Hun Ling.
Hun Ling smiled, "There just happened to be one last pill."
Upon hearing Hun Ling's words, the green-clothed man lost the courage to boast further.
Soon, the green-clothed man took the pill.
Mu Anxiao said, "Wait for my news. Hun Ling, let's continue with our previous plan."
"Didn't you say we should change it?" the number three rabbit spirit asked doubtfully.
"You all shouldn't go. Let Hun Ling accompany me," Mu Anxiao said lightly.
"I'll go with you," Feng Qishi said proactively.
"Why would you follow me?" Mu Anxiao refused.
"I'll protect you, I promise," Feng Qishi said, patting his chest.
"No need," Mu Anxiao refused again.
"I know, you're worried that if I follow you and die, you…"
"No, if you follow me, you'll be too conspicuous. Even with Hun Ling's great abilities, he can't catch two people. Are you stupid?" Mu Anxiao said helplessly.
Feng Qishi was momentarily speechless and said, "I can turn invisible."
"Invisible," Mu Anxiao repeated, then snorted, "Your magic is too weak. You'll be discovered immediately. Moreover, I have my own purpose for going there. It would be too troublesome if you followed me."
"You…"
"Don't 'you' me. None of you go. Only Xu Lanyan will come with us," Mu Anxiao said, pointing at Xu Lanyan.
Xu Lanyan straightened her back as if receiving an important mission and said, "I will go and destroy the demon barrier."
"You all go find reinforcements," Mu Anxiao said, pointing at Feng Qishi and the green-clothed man.
The green-clothed man nodded, "No problem."
"You…" Mu Anxiao pointed at Feng Qishi, hesitated, and then said, "Forget it. You stay here and look after them, and also help me supervise Shi Yi. I'm worried he might be in cahoots with the Vine Spirit."
"How could he be in cahoots with the Vine Spirit?" Feng Qishi didn't believe it.
"You can see his relationship with the rat demons, right?" Mu Anxiao hinted.
"I can see it. It's not very good," Feng Qishi said blandly.
"Exactly. He doesn't even trust me now, so naturally, he'll trust the Vine Spirit. I'm worried the Vine Spirit will find him opportunistically. You can supervise him then," Mu Anxiao arranged for herself.
Seeing Mu Anxiao arranging things so seriously, and recalling what he had said earlier, the green-clothed man said, "I'm sorry."
"Why are you apologizing to me?" Mu Anxiao asked, confused.
"I initially thought you were just playing around. Now, after hearing you say this, I realize you're not just playing. You claim to be saving yourself, but in reality, you've always been thinking of the common people," the green-clothed man said earnestly.
Mu Anxiao felt a little embarrassed by the green-clothed man's words. She then raised her hand and scratched the back of her head, saying, "I'm not as great as you say. If you want to praise me, it's not too late to do so after the matter is settled."
"I don't think it's appropriate," Feng Qishi suddenly said.
Mu Anxiao rolled her eyes and looked at Feng Qishi impatiently, "My plan isn't appropriate? Fine, you come up with a plan then, you think of one."
"I'm not saying your plan is inappropriate. I just feel that you haven't considered your own safety," Feng Qishi said calmly.
"He will protect me," Mu Anxiao said, pointing at Hun Ling.
Hun Ling nodded, "Yes, I will protect her. What are you worried about?"
"You?" Feng Qishi glanced at Hun Ling, with an indescribable expression in his eyes. "Can you do it? I think it's more reliable if I follow you."
"He's a connected individual. What are you?" Mu Anxiao retorted.
"I can protect you by turning invisible," Feng Qishi said firmly, essentially meaning he just wanted to stay by Mu Anxiao's side.
"Don't worry. After Xu Lanyan removes that demon barrier, you can show off your skills. For now, it's best not to reveal yourself," Mu Anxiao said, recalling how she had asked him to capture rabbit spirits to improve his cultivation.
"You…"
"Alright, just listen to me this once," Mu Anxiao interrupted.
Feng Qishi was speechless.
And so, the mission commenced.
Mu Anxiao, Hun Ling, and Xu Lanyan embarked on the path to the immortal cultivation sect.
The green-clothed man set off to find reinforcements.
Feng Qishi went to the backyard and found Shi Yi sitting on the steps, looking at the stars.
"You really don't believe Mu Anxiao?" he asked directly.
Shi Yi looked up at the starry sky and said, "What do you think?"
"Why don't you believe her?" Feng Qishi asked.
Shi Yi sighed, lowered his head, and turned to look at Feng Qishi, "I saw it."
"You saw what?" Feng Qishi frowned.
"Many demon souls. Those demon souls were all captured by Mu Anxiao and have now been released by the Vine Spirit. Only he considers demons. So," Shi Yi shifted his gaze away from Feng Qishi's face and continued to gaze at the stars, "I would rather believe him than Mu Anxiao."
"I knew you would say that," Feng Qishi said, walking over and sitting beside Shi Yi.
Shi Yi deliberately moved aside. Feng Qishi asked, "Do you think Mu Anxiao has ever harmed you?"
"No," Shi Yi shook his head.
"No, then why do you want to harm her?" Feng Qishi asked, looking up at the starry sky.
"She is an immortal who captures demons, and I am a demon. We…"
"If what you say is true, then wouldn't Hong Yan already be dead?" Feng Qishi interjected.
Shi Yi was taken aback and turned to Feng Qishi, asking, "She really won't capture us?"
"No," Feng Qishi said with certainty. He then looked around and asked, "Where did you just go? I looked everywhere for you."
Shi Yi remained silent.
Feng Qishi frowned, "If you want to reflect, can you do it after answering my question?"
"I was wrong," Shi Yi suddenly said.
Feng Qishi was surprised, "What did you do?"
"I just went to find the surrounding demons. Those demons are all like me. I told them that Mu Anxiao is a guy who captures demons indiscriminately, and they are planning to move out tonight and deal with her," Shi Yi said in a low voice.
"Are you telling the truth?" Feng Qishi's eyes widened.
Shi Yi hummed and said, "However, they probably need to make some plans. I'll go find them tomorrow."
"It's too late," Feng Qishi suddenly said.