Chapter 48: Preparing to Evacuate

Even the experienced Taiyi Shen was shocked by that sip of wine just now. Its flavor left him amazed.

"This thing is indeed impressive," Taiyi Shen realized the wine's uniqueness and the Human Race's near‑monopoly over it. In order

not to let the Human Race monopolize the advantage, he decided to teleport the wine jar to Di Cun, "Brother, sorry to disturb your seclusion, but please help me find a solution."

Immediately afterward, a spot in the Heavenly Court exploded, flames soaring skyward, and Di Cun appeared.

"Brother, why are you here?" Taiyi Shen said, surprised.

"Forget those details; what's important is how to deal with the Human Race's new invention," Di Cun interrupted him.

Taiyi Shen said confidently, "Brother, let me go and quietly take care of that person."

Di Cun gave him a helpless look and said, "I'm not asking you to kill anyone; we need to get involved in this matter." Taiyi Shen forced an awkward smile, "Looks like we have to go to the Human Race to discuss cooperation."

Thus, under the astonished gazes of countless Demon Race soldiers, the two Heavenly Court sovereigns set out again toward the Human Race.

This time they went alone, without any companions.

Outside the Huang Guo of the Human Race, the scene was unusually bustling.

Many who tasted the fine wine here became deeply fascinated. Some tribes even led their people to migrate and settle nearby.

The area that was once dense forest underwent an earth‑shaking transformation, with various races traversing it, gazing curiously or chatting excitedly.

Among these races were many clever individuals who saw new opportunities in the Human Race's development.

Lately, the Human Race has become the most envied existence in Honghuang, its roasted meat and fine wine irresistible to all.

To purchase a bottle of fine wine, Tongtian spared no expense, offering a medium‑grade Preheavenly Spiritual Treasure.

In places far from the Human Race, where wine could only be obtained through agents, the price was driven up to the point that a low‑grade Preheavenly Spiritual Treasure was required for exchange.

Even so, many still scrambled to obtain it.

"Human Ancestor, what are you looking at?" Yao Yan walked up to Zhou Yi's side and asked, seeing him stare into the distance.

"Look at these people, from the few hundred who fled with me at first to the tens of millions of the Human Race now. See the smiles on their faces," Zhou Yi said, his eyes full of satisfaction.

Each time he saw this scene, a strong sense of achievement and pride welled up in his heart.

Yao Yan couldn't help but reminisce; he was the first to come to Zhou Yi's aid, witnessing the many hardships Zhou Yi endured to advance the Human Race.

Looking back now, those days were truly thrilling and awe‑inspiring.

Today the Human Race has become the wealthy race second only to the Demon Race and the Wu Clan in Honghuang; although top‑grade treasures are few, almost everyone possesses a magical artifact. The pills Yao Yan refines even allow children to enjoy them freely.

Just as the two were deep in thought, two silhouettes suddenly appeared in the sky, moving at breakneck speed without any concealment.

Ye Yi and Hen Ren quickly sensed the aura and materialized on the spot.

"Familiar aura, those two again," Ye Yi whispered, a hint of wariness in his eyes.

Taiyi Shen and Di Cun appeared openly beyond the Huang Guo; the previously lively atmosphere froze instantly, everyone staring blankly at the two in the sky as if time had stopped.

"Oh, what brings you two here?" Zhou Yi said with a faint smile, looking at Taiyi Shen and Di Cun without fear.

He had let them suffer setbacks many times before; now the other side could not easily cause trouble again.

This visit clearly had a special purpose.

Zhou Yi felt alert inside but kept a calm exterior. Those two Demon Emperors surely had designs, and those designs were closely tied to the recent rise of the Human Race and the booming wine‑and‑meat trade.

Di Cun scanned the surroundings, and when he saw the crowds bustling in Mei Shi Cheng, his gaze sharpened instantly. He realized his judgment was correct: the Human Race's development speed was astonishing, and if left unchecked, it could become a future threat.

Nevertheless, the allure of the wine and roasted meat was hard to resist. If these could be brought under Demon Race control, they would reap profit while restraining the Human Race—a perfect double‑edged strategy.

"We came solely to negotiate, with no ill intent; don't you welcome guests?" Ye Yi and Hen Ren, already prepared for battle, were surprised by Di Cun's words.

Zhou Yi waved his hand and shouted, "We welcome all friends to visit, offering fine wine and meat; if they are enemies, we are not afraid either."

Zhou Yi's voice rang clear and loud; everyone around heard it plainly.

"We welcome you both to our territory," Taiyi Shen said, not knowing his brother's thoughts, only feeling the urge to beat Zhou Yi up at that moment.

Di Cun was the first to enter the city, scrutinizing the carvings on the walls, thinking to himself, "Merit treasure, are you lavish or simply unappreciative?"

After entering the city, the expected ruin did not appear; instead, he was greatly surprised.

However, he soon frowned, sharply detecting the scent of Demon Race blood.

Following the trail of blood, his complexion darkened instantly.

At their level, senses are extraordinarily keen, and he naturally heard a faint wail from a left‑hand cave—a sound from their own kind.

In an instant, a blaze of anger flared in his heart, but he quickly restrained it, reminding himself not to act rashly; the Demon Race's long‑term interests were paramount.

"I didn't expect him to hold back," Zhou Yi thought to himself.

As soon as Di Cun arrived, Zhou Yi immediately ordered Sui Huang to evacuate the surrounding Human Race.

The ones left behind were all members of the hunting party, each possessing unique skills and ready to withdraw at any moment.

All of this was meticulously planned, intended to test Di Cun's attitude.

If Taiyi Shen is the sharpest sword of the Heavenly Court's Demon Race, then Di Cun is the brain that wields that sword, with many of the Heavenly Court's decisions stemming from him.

Thus one can see how deep Di Cun's thoughts are.

Zhou Yi quickly analyzed the situation in his mind. The group arrived at a cave halfway up the mountain, where fine wine and delicacies were promptly laid out on the tables.

At first, Taiyi Shen was indifferent, but after a sip, his expression changed swiftly, deeply drawn to the delicacy, unable to stop tasting.

He was surprised to find Human Race food possessed such allure; if brought back to the Heavenly Court, it would surely exhilarate the Demon Race.

Di Cun took a small sip and then stopped, staring straight at Zhou Yi, "This wine and roasted meat have brought immense wealth to your people."

Zhou Yi replied calmly, raising his cup for a light sip, "This is the Human Race's uniqueness; I wonder what the Demon Emperor thinks of it?"

He knew Di Cun's arrival was not merely to praise.

The forthcoming negotiations were destined to be difficult.

Di Cun nodded and said plainly, "To be honest, you always surprise me, and so does the Human Race. I want to get involved in this venture."