Since there was temporarily no better way to enter the formation, the three demons did not linger any longer. They returned directly to the surface.
By now, the wooden cabin had ceased its unusual activity and become exceptionally quiet. However, the three demons were not entirely sure what was happening inside, so they refrained from disturbing it.
“This time, I have troubled the two seniors. Please take a rest. The matters from now on will be left to me!” Mo Fan cupped his hands towards the Ghost Demon King and Black Water Old Demon, expressing his gratitude.
“Laibao lad, are you planning to enter that formation alone?”
Black Water Old Demon frowned slightly, then advised, “The day of the Holy Son selection is still far off. This old man thinks there is no need to rush into danger. You could first inform the two friends outside about the situation here and see if they have a better approach.”
“Yes, Laibao. If that formation truly is a nether dead land, it will be very dangerous. The aura on your body would be the finest tonic for those ghosts. They would swarm you and devour you all at once.” The Ghost Demon King also spoke with a grave expression.
“Have the two seniors forgotten that this junior once received the inheritance from the White Tiger Holy King senior?”
Mo Fan smiled faintly and said, “I inherited a method of controlling ghosts from the White Tiger Holy King. Therefore, those ghosts may not necessarily be a danger to me. They could very well be an opportunity!”
The two great demons were stunned upon hearing this. After thinking carefully, it seemed the White Tiger Holy King did indeed possess divine abilities related to controlling ghosts.
At this thought, the two demons exchanged a glance. Black Water Old Demon immediately smiled bitterly and said, “You are right. If you truly have a method of controlling ghosts, perhaps those ghosts really cannot do anything to you.”
“Even so, if you have not mastered a way to break the formation, entering it would still trap you inside, making it difficult to escape.”
“Please rest assured, two seniors. This junior already has a foolproof plan!”
“No matter what, I still cherish my life. Naturally, I would not gamble with it.”
Mo Fan spoke with a smile. In his heart, he felt quite grateful towards these two seniors, as they were genuinely considering his well-being.
“Since you have made up your mind, we will say no more. But if there is anything you need, just speak up.”
Seeing Mo Fan’s determination, the two demons both nodded.
After the two demons left, Mo Fan came alone to the purple bamboo grove. He immediately circulated his demonic power, sweeping over the entire bamboo forest, and said calmly, “Senior Zilan, this junior has a request!”
The purple bamboos swayed. Only after a moment did a voice slowly emerge. “What is it?”
“Senior, I have a subordinate who has arrived outside White Holy Mountain. Could senior bring him in?” Mo Fan asked directly.
“That is possible!”
Seeing Zilan agree so readily, Mo Fan felt joy in his heart. He quickly added, “His name is Yingying Guai. Senior, after you go out, simply call his name, and he will follow you here.”
“Good. Wait a moment. I will go now to bring him to Changgui Mountain.”
After the purple bamboos emitted the voice, they fell silent again. Mo Fan then took out a transmission talisman and sent a message to Yingying Guai, telling him to prepare and preferably manifest his spirit body. He should not easily reveal his true identity.
Yingying Guai had always appeared in his true form. Initially, it was because his cultivation realm was insufficient, and he could not manifest a spirit body. But after breaking through to the king realm, he should have been able to do so. However, this little fellow had always been unwilling, finding the spirit body awkward and not as comfortable as his true form.
“Daddy, rest assured. Before coming here, Big Brother White Clothes already reminded me.” Yingying Guai immediately replied with a playful laugh.
Hearing this, Mo Fan felt slightly more at ease.
After all, Yingying Guai’s true form was too conspicuous. To many great demons, it was a rare tonic of flesh and blood. If he was not careful, he might end up as food in another demon’s bowl, which would be far from ideal.
Mo Fan waited for about the time it takes to burn half an incense stick. Then he saw Zilan Demon Ancestor leading a child of three or four years old flying through the air towards him.
When the two demons landed, the child immediately rushed towards Mo Fan with a joyful expression.
“Daddy, I missed you so much!”
Mo Fan was slightly stunned at first. But upon sensing the unique dragon qi within the child’s body, he smiled faintly, crouched down slightly, opened his arms, embraced the little fellow, and picked him up.
This was still the first time he had seen Yingying Guai’s spirit body form. He had not expected it to be so adorable.
At this moment, Yingying Guai was just over a metre tall, wearing a red bellyband. His hair was tied together at the centre of his head in a topknot. Like an ordinary human child, he had some baby fat. His little face was rosy like an apple. When he smiled now, small dimples appeared on both cheeks, making him utterly endearing.
Looking at the adorable little fellow in his arms, Mo Fan could not resist planting a loud kiss on his cheek.
“Aiya! So much drool!”
The little fellow wiped his cheek. While Mo Fan smiled wryly, the child kissed him back, leaving some drool on his face as well.
“You little rascal, actually launching a sneak attack on this king?”
Mo Fan glared. The latter immediately giggled happily, then put on a pitiful expression and called to Mo Fan, “Daddy, Yingying is so hungry! I want to eat spirit stones, preferably high-grade ones!”
“…”
Mo Fan was speechless. He raised his hand and lightly knocked on the little fellow’s forehead, putting on a stern face as he said, “The moment you see Daddy, all you know is to ask for food. Are you a little glutton?”
“Hehe, who told Daddy to be away for over two months?”
“Now there are no more dragon loaches in the pool, and Mummy is always so cold. She won’t give me spirit stones to eat, saying she’s worried I’ll turn into a little fatty and won’t look good anymore!”
“Look how thin Yingying has become!”
Yingying Guai spoke with a pitiful expression, then looked at Mo Fan with pleading eyes, making Mo Fan both amused and exasperated.
“Laibao, I never imagined you even had a child. How come I’ve heard that since you became demon king, you still haven’t established a demon consort?”
Watching the affectionate father-son scene before her, Zilan spoke up to interrupt their exchange. Otherwise, these two might have forgotten that a demon ancestor was still waiting here!
“Senior, this child is called Yingying Guai. He is not my biological son, er… you could say he’s my adopted son!”
Mo Fan scratched his head, speaking with an embarrassed expression.
Zilan nodded upon hearing this. She actually had no interest in Mo Fan’s private life. The reason she asked just now was merely to interrupt the two demons.
Perhaps sensing something, Zilan suddenly looked towards the wooden cabin where Mo Fan usually stayed. She discovered a demonic power restriction outside and naturally sensed a familiar aura. Her brows furrowed slightly.
However, she soon withdrew her gaze and looked deeply at Mo Fan. She said, “Laibao, we place great importance on you. We hope you can rescue Princess Qinglian!
She is the daughter of Qinglian Holy King and the adopted daughter of White Holy!
Now that White Holy’s whereabouts are unknown, she can be considered the orthodox successor of our White Holy Mountain. Therefore, we do not wish for her to become an appendage to another demon. Instead, we hope she can lead White Holy Mountain out of our current predicament.
That Hei Yan is very strong. His master is Hei Yu, the strongest descendant of the Hei Ming lineage. The black tiger bloodline in his body is even purer than Hei Ming’s. Moreover, he has awakened the Black Flame Demon Body. Although he has not yet been recognised as Holy Son, he already possesses the strength befitting a true Holy Son!
I know you once defeated him at Feng Pass, but he at that time was far inferior to now.
His lineage only achieves minor accomplishment after breaking through to the king realm. His strength can be said to have leaped a thousand miles. Furthermore, after returning from Feng Pass, he was arranged by Hei Ming to enter the ancestral secret realm of the black tiger lineage for closed-door cultivation. He has not emerged until now. Even this ancestor does not know how strong his current cultivation and power are!
Therefore, I hope you will take this matter seriously and cultivate diligently. After all, the time left for you is running out!
I hope you will take good care of yourself!”
