Mo Fan’s method for identifying the traitor was straightforward: he used his supernatural Charm Eye to interrogate.
With his current late-stage Demon Ding cultivation, no lesser demon could resist this charm ability.
Soon, he tested all the lesser demons, finally locking his gaze on Crab Demon Old Three, whose eyes had just regained clarity.
“Master, what did you do to me?”
Old Three frowned, with no memory of what had just happened, instinctively feeling something was amiss.
Mo Fan didn’t answer but asked, “Old Three, how long have you been on Black Wind Mountain?”
“Reporting to Master, nine years!” Old Three took a deep breath, responding gravely.
“Nine years… so you haven’t yet undergone the Demon Spirit Valley trial’s baptism?”
Mo Fan looked at Old Three thoughtfully. The latter nodded, his body beginning to tremble.
He seemed to realise something.
“Any unfulfilled wishes?” Mo Fan asked.
“M-Master… I… I had no choice…”
Old Three gritted his teeth, his face paling.
“I know, but this matter must have a resolution!
I gave you a chance earlier, but you didn’t cherish it. You tried to test my limits, underestimating my methods, thinking you could gamble.
So, strictly speaking, this isn’t just a coerced betrayal, but a complete lack of loyalty to me from the bottom of your heart!
And someone like you, how could I dare let live?”
Mo Fan looked at Old Three expressionlessly.
Crab Demon Old Three had always left a good impression on Mo Fan, not only for his impressive cultivation but also for being quiet and diligent.
Mo Fan never would’ve thought the traitor would be him.
“Master, please spare me… I… I’ll never dare again!”
Mo Fan’s cold gaze terrified Old Three, who stammered, sweat dripping from his forehead.
“No, no need to beg, because there won’t be a next time!”
With that, Mo Fan opened his mouth!
Supernatural ability, Sky Devourer!
Before Old Three could react, Mo Fan swallowed him into his internal space.
Soon, Crab Demon Old Three screamed within that space, disintegrated by an invisible force, leaving only some items from his storage pouch and a drop of dark green blood.
Feeling the powerful demonic energy feeding back into him, Mo Fan’s internal injuries slowly healed. His attention then turned to the drop of dark green blood.
Opening his mouth, the blood appeared before him.
Mo Fan didn’t touch it, instead wrapping it in demonic energy. After sensing it with closed eyes, a cold glint appeared in his gaze.
This wasn’t blood, but a drop of venom!
From Crab Demon Old Three’s earlier words, Mo Fan learned that half a month ago, Venom Fang had captured him.
That day was right after Black Wind Mountain’s cultivation assembly ended. Since Venom Fang couldn’t find Mo Fan, he seized Old Three to extract Mo Fan’s whereabouts.
Initially, Old Three resisted, but Venom Fang forced a drop of toxic blood into him, turning him into Venom Fang’s spy.
Venom Fang spared Old Three to secretly monitor Mo Fan’s every move. But when Mo Fan didn’t return to the mountain, Venom Fang grew impatient and acted himself, leading to the earlier events.
Understanding everything, Mo Fan stored the venom again.
This venom still had great use for him!
Outside the cave, a group of lesser demons nervously stared at Bull Demon Da Li’s cave dwelling.
They all knew Crab Demon was the last to enter, so if there was a traitor, it had to be him!
Spider Demon Old Eight and Beetle Demon Old Six looked grim; they never imagined the traitor would be Old Three.
They were also anxious, wondering if they’d be implicated.
At that moment, a figure emerged from the dark cave, startling Spider Demon Old Eight, who immediately knelt.
“Master, have mercy! I had nothing to do with this, I didn’t know that Crab Demon would dare such treachery!!”
*Thud!*
Old Six knelt too, trembling, barely daring to breathe.
The moment they saw Mo Fan walk out alone, they understood everything.
Crab Demon Old Three was likely gone!
Mo Fan ignored them, glancing faintly before saying calmly, “Per Grandpa Demon King’s rules, lesser demons under a Ding’s command must not betray their Ding Master. Violators face family law!
The traitor has been eaten by me. Let this be a warning to you all, do not stray!
Did you hear me?!”
Mo Fan’s low shout made the demons tremble. They’d imagined the traitor’s fate but underestimated their Ding Master’s ruthlessness, eating Crab Demon outright!
“Master, rest assured, if any bastard dares betray you again, I, Red Eye, will deal with him first, no need for you to act!” Rabbit Demon Red Eye thumped his chest.
“Master, this time I failed to detect Crab Demon’s betrayal in time, letting you down. I’m willing to accept punishment!” Bull Demon Da Li stepped forward, head bowed.
“This has nothing to do with you.”
Mo Fan shook his head, then waved at the demons, “Today’s matter ends here, go about your business!”
“Yes!”
The demons exhaled in relief, especially Old Eight and Old Six, whose soaked clothes made it feel like they’d escaped death’s door.
After Mo Fan left, Bull Demon Da Li looked at his retreating figure, murmuring, “Our Master’s getting fiercer, his cultivation likely far surpassing old Blackie Ding!”
“Too right, Master’s face was terrifying earlier, one look made my legs weak, scared me half to death!” Red Eye nodded.
“Master’s an ambitious demon, his achievements won’t stop here. We’d better work hard for him, only then can we avoid being cast aside and maybe gain some opportunities!”
Pig Gentleman’s gaze was profound, thinking of the man-eating demons Mo Fan had devoured and the snake demon he brought back a month ago, still unnoticed by others!
Mo Fan, unaware of his demons’ thoughts, returned to the spring pool cave, casually picking up a low-grade spirit ginseng to eat like fruit.
It tasted odd but had strong medicinal power, enough to heal his injuries.
Earlier, Venom Fang’s palm had slammed Mo Fan into the ground. Though protected by a Diamond Talisman, it couldn’t fully block the force, leaving his organs heavily injured.
Swallowing Crab Demon Old Three helped, but that demonic energy couldn’t quickly heal him, so he took another low-grade spirit medicine.
Two days passed in a flash.
In that time, Mo Fan’s injuries fully healed. With a wave, a beast-skin book and a piece of human-skin paper appeared before him.
“It’s time to unlock the secrets of these!”
Mo Fan murmured, looking down at the two items.
