Though the return of Venom Fang cast a slight shadow over Mo Fan’s heart, he wasn’t overly worried.
He knew clearly that as long as he remained in Black Wind Mountain, Venom Fang wouldn’t dare touch him. After all, this was a rule set by the Black Wind Demon King.
If he were still just a minor demon, there might be some danger. But as a Demon Ding, it was different. Demon Dings were directly tied to the outcome of the Demon Spirit Valley slaughter, and the Black Wind Demon King would not allow any Demon Ding to be harmed.
However, Mo Fan was also aware that this was only a temporary measure. He felt he couldn’t leave the mountain anytime soon, or he might be ambushed by that sinister Venom Fang.
“It’s close. Less than three months until the Demon Spirit Valley trial. After the trial, I’ll definitely break through to the peak of Demon Ding, or even reach the Demon General realm!
By then, I won’t need to fear Venom Fang anymore!”
Mo Fan took a deep breath, pushing thoughts of Venom Fang to the back of his mind, then turned and walked towards the spring pool.
“Bai Yaoyao, Big Head, come out quick! Your master is here to distribute equipment!”
With Mo Fan’s shout, the two demons soon emerged from the water. To Mo Fan’s surprise, Big Head’s already large fish head seemed even bigger. Upon closer inspection, he nearly burst out laughing.
Good grief, it wasn’t bigger—it was swollen!
“Big Head, what have you been up to lately? How did your head swell up like that?” Mo Fan chuckled inwardly but put on a puzzled expression.
“Master, I…”
Big Head started to speak, but seeing Bai Yaoyao glance at him, he shivered and said miserably, “Master, I want to go home. This place is too terrifying…”
“You ungrateful thing! Since you’ve joined my Ding roster, this is your home. How dare you think of leaving? Are you betraying your master, or do you want to end up on the dinner table?!”
Mo Fan snorted coldly, though he understood what was going on. He turned to Bai Yaoyao, frowning, “Bai Yaoyao, I know you’re strong, but you’re both Ding demons. A little discipline is fine, but why go so hard?”
“Alright, I’ll be more careful in the future. But rest assured, Master, I won’t kill him. At most, I’ll just beat him half to death!”
Bai Yaoyao smiled and nodded, her stunning smile sending chills down both Mo Fan and Big Head’s spines.
Big Head was clearly beaten into submission, and Mo Fan was shocked by his sorry state.
“Master, look at her! She still wants to beat me!”
Big Head gritted his teeth, mustering the courage to complain while lamenting, “Please, Master, punish this evil snake!”
“Hm?”
Bai Yaoyao immediately turned to Big Head, who flinched and fell silent.
“Yaoyao isn’t an unreasonable demon. If she beat you, it means you deserved it. Reflect on your actions and behave yourself!”
Mo Fan coughed awkwardly, touched his nose, and said some perfunctory words, leaving Big Head even more dejected.
“Alright, I called you here for something good.”
Mo Fan waved his hand, spitting out two items that flew towards the two demons.
“Artifacts?”
Both demons were stunned, then their faces lit up with joy.
Bai Yaoyao was more composed, having seen plenty of artifacts as a former Demon King, even owning treasures. She glanced at the Water-Gathering Pearl, put it away, and thanked Mo Fan.
Big Head, on the other hand, was overjoyed. He swung the Wave-Breaking Halberd enthusiastically, thrilled beyond measure. Then, a fierce glint appeared in his eyes as he pointed the halberd at Bai Yaoyao, shouting, “Evil snake, now that I have an artifact, I’m no longer afraid of you!”
“The humiliations I suffered before, you’ll pay for them all now!”
Big Head snorted, his demonic aura surging. The Wave-Breaking Halberd sliced through the water, causing the endless spring pool water to churn and roar, forming a massive water dragon that charged at Bai Yaoyao.
Mo Fan watched the attack and nodded inwardly. He had underestimated Big Head before, but his water-based techniques were impressively potent.
He had no intention of stopping the fight, wanting to gauge the two demons’ true strength.
“Not bad. Let’s test the Water-Gathering Pearl with you.”
Bai Yaoyao spoke calmly, waving her hand. The Water-Gathering Pearl floated out, emitting a terrifying suction force that turned into a vortex, swallowing the entire water dragon.
The seemingly majestic water dragon was instantly shattered and absorbed, becoming part of the Water-Gathering Pearl, forming a massive water sphere that shielded Bai Yaoyao.
“What?!”
Big Head’s eyes widened, shocked and unwilling. He poured vast demonic energy into the Wave-Breaking Halberd, activating its runic power.
“Break for me!”
Big Head rode the waves, moving as if teleporting to Bai Yaoyao’s rear. He thrust the Wave-Breaking Halberd at the giant water sphere, unleashing a terrifying impact.
The visible shockwave spread like a fan, shattering all water in its path. With a loud boom, the massive water sphere was broken.
“Hahaha…”
Seeing the water sphere shattered, Big Head laughed triumphantly, but the next moment, he was dumbfounded.
“Where is she?!”
Big Head stared, unable to see Bai Yaoyao within the water sphere.
“Stop looking. I’m here!”
Bai Yaoyao’s voice sounded behind him. Big Head swung his halberd back.
But before it could reach her, he was kicked away like a cannonball, crashing into the spring pool and sending up huge waves.
“Gather!”
Bai Yaoyao reached out with her right hand, grabbing at Big Head from a distance. The spring pool formed a massive water sphere, trapping him inside.
“Boom, boom, boom…!”
Big Head, trapped in the water sphere, didn’t give up, swinging the Wave-Breaking Halberd repeatedly to break free, causing bursts of booming sounds.
But no matter how he attacked, it was futile. Even when he used the halberd’s runic power to break the water sphere, it would instantly reform.
A transparent pearl floated above the water sphere, emitting a deep blue glow.
“This pearl is nice. It’s an excellent artifact for trapping enemies!”
Bai Yaoyao smiled, quite satisfied with the Water-Gathering Pearl’s effects after this battle.
“A trapping artifact?”
Mo Fan touched his nose, knowing full well the Water-Gathering Pearl was a defensive artifact.
Yet in Bai Yaoyao’s hands, it had become a tool for trapping enemies…
This snake demon was truly a freak!
Big Head struggled in the water sphere for a long time before giving up, sitting inside with a bitter expression.
Seeing this, Bai Yaoyao recalled the Water-Gathering Pearl, releasing Big Head.
“Convinced now?” Bai Yaoyao asked.
“Hmph! You’re just relying on a better artifact. What’s so great about that!” Big Head pouted, unconvinced.
“Even without the Water-Gathering Pearl, I could easily suppress you.”
As Bai Yaoyao spoke, she prepared to act again. Big Head flinched, quickly begging with a wry smile, “No, Big Sister, I’ll call you Big Sister, alright? Please don’t hit me again. I’m convinced, truly convinced!”
Mo Fan shook his head, seeing that Big Head had been thoroughly beaten into submission by Bai Yaoyao…
“Get back to guarding the dragon loach. If those fish eyes of yours dare wander again, I’ll eat you!”
“Even Master won’t say anything then!”
Bai Yaoyao’s words made Big Head nod repeatedly. He dove into the spring pool, and Mo Fan finally understood why Big Head had been beaten.
It all came down to lust leading to trouble!
