Chapter 1268: Chapter 774
Lai Jianlin explained that he could clearly see the manifestation of that woman; actually, his companions couldn’t see it clearly, nor could other cultivators, and that’s why they were deceived by the illusion cast by the Fox Demon!
With his explanation, Ding Ling felt her skills were lacking and almost caused trouble; from then on, she dared not speak.
Lai Jianlin did not intend to blame anyone. Facing his junior sister’s guilty expression, he comforted her with words, then issued an order for his companions to enter the Illusion Array and reach the location mentioned by the Fox Demon.
On the island was a not-so-large farmhouse, a small courtyard where a pair of fox spouses lived.
The woman was not lying; the falsehood was that this pair of fox spouses were not seriously ill—they were full of energy, though their expressions revealed urgency as they collected some Beast Language.
Lai Jianlin didn’t care if these foxes were part of the Eastern Demon group; he couldn’t allow the Fox Demon in, nor could he let that couple leave the island!
He suspected whether there were other Eastern Demons on the island, wanting to catch them all at once!
At the Array, Eastern Demons kept appearing at the building, then were killed by Duty Performers. There seemed to be too many Eastern Demons; they continuously got killed within the Array, batch after batch, like undying cockroaches. A group is killed here, yet inside, they reproduce again!
There were already many species of ants: red ants, black ants, yellow ants.
These ants, whose mouths were formidable, would enlarge once removed from the passage; even small ants grew as big as mice!
With their sharp teeth biting the Array, making squeaking noises, how chaotic were the Eastern Demons inside? Anyway, they had been muted; the Eastern Demons inside couldn’t see the outside scene, but those performing the tasks could see everything clearly!
Su Chang’an no longer cared whether the demon corpses could be used as Magical Treasure materials; he collected the corpses of these various demons!
He delegated the task of collecting these corpses to some team members; these might be part of their reward for this mission!
Of course, everyone performing the task would receive a reward; these individuals and newcomers couldn’t perform tasks for nothing!
Even if the corpses couldn’t be used as Magical Treasure materials, in fact, these demon corpses could be refined into plant fertilizer, given that they contained some Spiritual Energy, with blood and flesh!
The toxins within some corpses could also be made into poisons!
Among these Eastern Demons, some could be great supplements, refined into nourishing Pills; to those who understand nothing, they’re nothing but waste, but to knowledgeable people, these items hold significant value!
Su Chang’an couldn’t rest for a moment. Although the Illusion Array was impressive, he feared the Eastern Demons might be too numerous. If they had other sinister plans, suddenly exploding and breaking the Formation, the outer Formation wouldn’t last long!
They guarded the Formation while preventing retaliations from other personnel on the island.
If the island’s other personnel initiated a blast, their previous actions would also be in danger!
They never underestimated the Eastern Demons, nor would they underestimate those spies!
Lai Jianlin and his team were on guard against outsiders breaking the Formation on the island!
The Fox Demon, along with the man, entered the cabin; from inside came the aroma of food, then the sound of music playing!
The boats near the small boat approached without leaving, as if waiting!
Lai Jianlin informed Luo Yaxuan, who was investigating during the day, asking them to take note of this!
Luo Yaxuan, leading his team, also discovered more people arriving at this originally small island near both Ancient Xia Country and another nation!
Citizens or cultivators and traders from these two countries would come to this small island to trade!
Possibly due to the Eastern Demons, thinking this a peripheral island, Xia Country’s officials weren’t paying much attention!
Even if they did, there were numerous islands, and not enough naval forces paid heed, so the arrival of mixed personnel went unnoticed as the day progressed!
People from surrounding nations and distant lands stationed themselves here!
Besides some cultivators, others were merely merchant-employed personnel!
Never underestimate these hirelings; they’re cultivators undertaking tasks for wealth and resources!
No matter what task, as long as there’s money, they will take it!
There were also task organizations that issued tasks, providing rewards to any cultivators completing them!
Rewards mainly involved Spirit Stones, with Pills or Spirit Grass as additional compensation!
These rewards were the materials the various hirelings sought through their commissions!
Night had fallen, and Lai Jianlin’s group began their patrol.
In the dark, it seemed like countless eyes were glowing; in the night, people appeared sleepless, perfect for some who took cover under the night!
Lai Jianlin patrolled with his team cautiously; no matter the dangers, they must guard it!
“Ah” A sudden scream emerged from the small boat, followed by silence!
The surrounding boats used probing Divine Sense and eyes to investigate that boat, with some even daring to approach closely.