Bai Yaoyao’s words immediately caused Hei Yi to furrow her brows, and she said faintly, “My words may not be pleasant to hear, but they are reasonable, aren’t they? Don’t you think so?”
“Er… I agree with your view. Those fellows are indeed a bunch of fools!”
Mo Fan touched his nose, but in his heart he sighed, “This girl seems not to have gotten over Bai Yi’s death yet. If it were before, she wouldn’t have this kind of temperament.”
“Fools, are they?”
“With such a bunch of fools following you, it’s no wonder you’re unafraid of death.”
Bai Yaoyao smiled, then looked at Hei Yi and said, “I also think you’re right. These fellows are indeed a bunch of fools who only know how to cause trouble, but at least they are willing to die for the Great King, aren’t they?”
Hei Yi’s brows furrowed slightly, and she subconsciously looked towards Mo Fan.
“Ahem… Alright, let’s not talk about this topic anymore!”
Mo Fan waved his hand awkwardly, then asked Bai Yaoyao, “Since seven, eight, and nine beats have different meanings, what about the ones before that?”
“There is also a six-beat signal ahead of that. Six beats of the Mountain Shaking Drum represent an important council being held at Black Wind Mountain, and all demons across the mountains must unconditionally gather at the mountain top upon hearing the drum.” Bai Yaoyao said.
“As for one to five beats, there are none, because the sounds are too brief and easily mistaken, so they are inconvenient as signals.”
“Mm, that’s quite good.”
Mo Fan nodded, then handed the Mountain Shaking Drum in his hand to Wolf Ferocious, who was not far away.
“Wolf brother, from now on, this treasure is entrusted to you and Crane Feifei for safekeeping. Do not use it lightly unless necessary!” Mo Fan said solemnly.
“Great King, rest assured. With this treasure in my hands, it absolutely won’t be lost!”
Wolf Ferocious grinned, took the Mountain Shaking Drum, and slung it directly over his shoulder!
“Mm, everyone has worked hard during this time!”
Mo Fan smiled and patted Wolf Ferocious’s shoulder, then his gaze swept over the group of high-level demons before finally settling on Crane Feifei. He could not help but ask curiously, “Crane Feifei, didn’t you go to Black Cloud Mountain? When did you return?”
“Reporting to the Great King, I returned half a month ago. I really couldn’t stand the wait any longer and wanted to see how Black Wind Mountain is faring now, so I’ve been here until today.” Crane Feifei replied.
“Mm.”
Mo Fan nodded upon hearing this and did not ask further.
Since Crane Feifei had returned to Black Wind Mountain safe and sound, it meant that Black Cloud Mountain had been conquered!
At this thought, Mo Fan’s mood greatly improved. He looked towards the crowd of demons and smiled, “This time, our Black Wind Mountain has truly gone through all sorts of perils, but fortunately, we have weathered them all. This king believes that Black Wind Mountain will become even better in the future!
It’s also time for the other brothers to return!”
“Zha Zha!”
“Great King, I’m here!”
Zha Zha stepped forward at once.
“You and the flying squad shall go to the other two mountains and notify the brothers stationed there to return!”
“This great victory deserves their share of credit, so how can the flowing banquet be without them?!”
Mo Fan spoke with a smile, and Zha Zha immediately accepted the order. He led the members of the flying squad and soared into the sky, heading straight for the horizon.
Seeing this, Mo Fan continued with some polite words and many morale-boosting speeches, naturally not sparing the art of painting grand pictures with his silver tongue.
Once the crowd of demons was excited by his words, Mo Fan let them go off to amuse themselves, even forgoing any arrangements for mountain patrols.
In his words, after more than a month of tension, it was time to let the little ones relax!
In fact, the current Black Wind Mountain truly had no fear of any attackers.
Aside from Ancestor-level demon powerhouses, even if a Demon King came here, they would likely get no advantage!
Soon, Mo Fan brought Bai Yaoyao and Hei Yi back to the Spring Pool Cave.
“Great King, is there anything you want to say to me?”
As soon as they returned to the cave dwelling, Bai Yaoyao looked at Mo Fan, her lips curving in a smile that was half real and half teasing.
“Of course. These days, I truly must thank you. Otherwise, I don’t know what Black Wind Mountain would have become.” Mo Fan smiled at Bai Yaoyao, his face full of sincerity.
“You know that’s not what I’m asking, and I don’t need your thanks. After all, I’m also part of Black Wind Mountain.” Bai Yaoyao’s willow brows furrowed slightly, with a hint of displeasure.
Evidently, Mo Fan’s answer had not satisfied her.
“Alright, I understand. But the story is a bit long. Are you ready to listen?”
Mo Fan smiled wryly and shrugged his shoulders.
“I am all ears.”
At this, Bai Yaoyao’s face finally broke into a genuine smile once more.
“I introduced her to you earlier. Her name is Hei Yi, and she is a first-generation demon cultivator!” Mo Fan called Hei Yi over and began introducing her to Bai Yaoyao.
“A first-generation demon cultivator?”
Bai Yaoyao’s expression turned grave upon hearing this, and she too looked towards Hei Yi, her brows furrowing as she said, “A descendant of the ancient lineage?”
“Indeed, she is of the ancient mantis demon lineage, and Hei Yi is not only a first-generation demon cultivator, she also possesses the Demon Devouring Divine Body!” Mo Fan smiled.
Divine Body?!
Bai Yaoyao’s face showed shock at these words, seemingly more stunned than by the mention of first-generation.
Next, Mo Fan recounted in detail the events of his trip to the Phoenix Cry Mountain demon domain. And out of trust in Bai Yaoyao, he even told her about the entanglements and bonds between the Bai Yi and Hei Yi siblings. This made Bai Yaoyao’s gaze towards Hei Yi change entirely.
If earlier Bai Yaoyao had felt some resistance towards Hei Yi, now it had turned to sympathy.
“The awakening of the Demon Devouring Divine Body is far too cruel. No doubt that ancient mantis demon back then was no benevolent sort.”
Bai Yaoyao sighed, then looked at Hei Yi and said gently, “I am Bai Yaoyao, and like you, I am a follower of this fellow Mo Fan. You can call me Sister Yaoyao from now on.”
“Mm.”
Hei Yi nodded faintly, taking that as her response. But immediately after, she furrowed her brows and asked, “Didn’t the Great King say his name was Lai Bao? Why do you call him Mo Fan?”
“You haven’t told her?”
Bai Yaoyao looked at Mo Fan, a trace of delight in her eyes.
“I was in such a hurry along the way that I forgot about it.”
Mo Fan nodded, then smiled at Hei Yi, “Lai Bao is the name a little demon gave me after I came to Black Wind Mountain, but before arriving at Black Wind Mountain, I had another name, which is Mo Fan.”
Hearing this, Hei Yi nodded in understanding.
“Your ability to turn danger into safety this time owes much to the help of the Fire Phoenix Saint King. Although she did not openly declare herself your protector, her actions this time were deliberately for those great demons to see, precisely so they would mistake you for a demon she values, thereby protecting you.” Bai Yaoyao analysed.
“Indeed, that’s what I think too, and the reason the Fire Phoenix Saint King did this should also be due to her connection with the White Tiger Saint King.”
Mo Fan nodded, then continued, “Oh, right. During this trip, I once went to the Nirvana Pool in the Fire Phoenix Palace and gained quite a few benefits from it.
In the next few days, I need to quickly make use of these benefits to raise my cultivation and strengthen my strength, so I won’t join the flowing banquet. I’ll have to trouble you to handle more things.
This time there is the Fire Phoenix Saint King protecting me, but what about next time? And the time after that?
Relying on others is never as good as relying on oneself. Only by becoming strong personally can one truly fear nothing!”
“Mm, it’s good that you think this way.”
“You are the king of Black Wind Mountain, and only when you are strong can you shelter this entire mountain of demons!”
Bai Yaoyao nodded, then looked at Hei Yi and smiled, “Hei Yi little sister, would you like to join me for a couple of drinks?”
“No, since the Great King is going into secluded cultivation, I should stand guard for him!”
Hei Yi shook her head, directly refusing Bai Yaoyao’s warm invitation.
“Alright then!”
Bai Yaoyao nodded and was about to bid Mo Fan farewell when she heard him ask, “Why haven’t I seen Ying Ying Monster since I returned this time?”
“For some reason lately, the dragon eels in the spring pool have suddenly increased a lot. Doesn’t that just whet that fellow’s appetite?
So recently, he has been going to the spring pool to hunt for food, and sometimes he disappears for several days at a time.”
Bai Yaoyao explained. Seeing Mo Fan’s brows furrow, she thought for a moment and added, “You don’t need to worry. He is quite formidable now. Although he has not yet reached the King realm, he can already fight Fire Spirit to a standstill. Even if he goes to the dark river at the bottom of that spring pool, he should be fine.”
Hearing this, Mo Fan immediately felt relieved. He then returned to the stone chamber where he usually cultivated and began his seclusion.
Hei Yi sat cross-legged directly in front of the stone door, closing her eyes in meditation.
Seeing this, Bai Yaoyao also left the Spring Pool Cave and headed to the mountain top to preside over Black Wind Mountain’s affairs.
As for Mo Fan, this hands-off manager, she had basically grown accustomed to him.
Mo Fan, as king, could ignore Black Wind Mountain’s major and minor affairs, but she could not, because she knew full well what sort of characters these demons were. If left unchecked, they would surely cause all sorts of trouble under the influence of alcohol.
