Chapter 455: There must be a plan; don't act recklessly

After beating those rebellious disciples again, Hong Zun finally felt better.

But when he returned and looked, damn it, where was his Sky Brew?

His gaze immediately fell on Qi Xiong and the others.

"Where is my Sky Brew? Where is that huge jar of my Sky Brew?"

"Don't know."

"Didn't see it."

Qi Xiong and the others looked up at the sky, feigning confusion. What Sky Brew? Never seen it.

Seeing these old guys acting like this, Hong Zun gritted his teeth. What a bunch of shameless old men.

"That was my wine!"

"Brother Hong..."

Hong Zun was so angry his hair stood on end. Wang Tieshu called out gently from the side. Already in a fit of rage, Hong Zun’s tone was naturally poor as he turned and asked.

"What?"

"I'm pouring wine for Brother Hong."

Unbothered, Wang Tieshu smiled slightly and virtuously poured a cup for Hong Zun.

Seeing this, Hong Zun was stunned. This taste? Sky Brew?

"You... where did you get this?"

"I know Brother Hong likes Sky Brew, so I always keep a few jars on me."

Hearing this, Hong Zun’s expression became complex. To be treated like this, who wouldn't feel a warmth in their heart?

Being cared for and kept in someone's thoughts is surely a happy thing. However, the moment he saw Wang Tieshu's face, the warmth in his heart became a bit uncomfortable.

In the end, Hong Zun could only turn his head away, lift his cup, take a sip, and mutter shyly and awkwardly.

"Thank you."

"Wahahaha, I'm happy to do it."

At this moment, a normal woman would usually smile shyly and say something soft.

At the very least, she would offer a gentle smile.

But Wang Tieshu laughed heroically, her voice booming like a bell. She even wrapped her arm around Hong Zun’s shoulder and pulled him into her embrace.

Leaning in Wang Tieshu’s arms, Hong Zun’s expression was incredibly complex.

Not to mention him, even Qi Xiong, Qingshi, and the others were the same.

However, looking at the deep love in Wang Tieshu’s eyes, which was almost overflowing, the others didn't know whether to be envious or...

"Brother Hong, eat."

She ate half a plate in one go, then picked up a piece for Hong Zun. This was the unique tenderness of Wang Tieshu.

Everyone ate the meal with great satisfaction, but the Ghost Valley side was not in the mood.

After personally confirming the situation on the battlefield, this Ghost King returned to the Ghost Palace.

"How is it? What's the situation?"

Seeing it return, the other Ghost Kings asked one after another. Hearing this, the Ghost King said with a complex expression.

"Casualties exceed a million, mostly in the outer areas, but the core area has also been affected."

"They really killed over a million evil spirits in one afternoon?"

"Pretty much. Less than half of the evil spirits in the outer areas remain."

"Damn it, what is going on with the Dao Yi Sect? How can their strength increase so much in one night?"

"Increase my foot. I think the Dao Yi Sect was just acting last night to make us lower our guard."

"Despicable and shameless."

"We absolutely cannot let them keep killing like this. Closely monitor the movements of Hong Zun and the others. Also, send Ghost Generals to guard the outer areas. Don't let the Dao Yi Sect disciples be so reckless anymore."

"Understood."

Ghost Valley quickly made adjustments, mobilizing many higher-cultivation evil spirits from the core area to the outer areas to confront the Dao Yi Sect disciples.

As for Hong Zun and the others, they were under strict surveillance.

Night slowly fell, and the Dao Yi Sect disciples, having finished dinner, were preparing to strike again.

Outside Lingcheng, many disciples gathered, with direct disciples like Zhao Zheng and Xu Jie in the lead, discussing something with their junior brothers.

"Ghost Valley definitely knows about this afternoon's events, so tonight, we cannot act recklessly like we did this afternoon. We must have a plan."

"What does Senior Brother mean?"

"Follow orders, and we will have a greater harvest."

Ghost Valley was on guard, so they couldn't act without a plan. They wanted ghost crystals, and they were willing to risk their lives, but they couldn't just go and throw them away.

Therefore, a pre-battle plan was essential.

Xu Jie and the others had already discussed this, and the disciples had no objections, nodding in agreement.

Next, they saw the bruised and swollen direct disciples, Zhao Zheng and Xu Jie, assigning tasks to their junior brothers in detail.

Everyone had their own job to do.

"Servant disciples are mainly responsible for setting up talismans and arrays. But remember, the grade of the arrays and talismans must not exceed the third rank, otherwise, the ghost crystals won't be preserved."

"But Senior Brother, I'm afraid a third-rank array won't be able to take down those high-rank evil spirits."

"No matter, we never intended to take them down anyway."

"Servant disciples set traps. Inner disciples are responsible for charging out and killing the evil spirits after the traps are triggered."

"As for the outer disciples, they are responsible for finishing them off. Kill any evil spirits that aren't dead."

As he spoke, Xu Jie suddenly turned to look at Dahuang and Xiaobai. They had also been dragged along, especially Dahuang.

Xu Jie said solemnly.

"The job of attracting hatred depends on you."

Hearing this, Dahuang said with great reluctance.

"Why me?"

Looking at Dahuang, who was rolling its eyes while speaking in a seductive human voice, Xu Jie resisted the urge to draw his sword and gritted his teeth.

"What do you think?"

Who else is more suitable than you to attract hatred?

Facing Xu Jie’s gaze, Dahuang finally nodded.

"Fine, I'll go."

"Good. Then follow the plan. All talismans and array disks below the third rank are to be handed over to the servant disciples."

After the plan was set, the disciples set off according to the plan.

In the kitchen, Hong Zun and the others had been monitoring the disciples with their divine sense. Sensing them setting off, Hong Zun grinned. Xu Jie, this kid, is truly like me.

Ghost Valley at night appeared even more eerie and terrifying. Dark clouds covered the moon, and the air was filled with a foul, rotting stench.

However, in Ghost Valley tonight, one could clearly see many figures moving back and forth in the darkness.

"How is it?"

Liu Shuang had gone out to scout the tracks of the evil spirits. Seeing her return, Xu Jie and the others asked.

"Just as Third Senior Brother thought, Ghost Valley has indeed sent many high-rank evil spirits from the core area."

"Hehe, that's normal. After so many were killed during the day, it would be strange if there was no reaction."

"What about the Ghost Kings?"

"I can't sense them."

Although Liu Shuang and the others had reached the perfection of the Dharma Aspect Realm, the gap between them and the Ghost Kings, who were at the Saint Realm, was still very large.

Therefore, if the Ghost Kings wanted to hide, there was nothing they could do.

But Xu Jie was not worried about this at all.

"Don't worry about the Ghost Kings. Naturally, Master, the Sect Master, and the others will handle them. Besides, with the Supreme Elders there, the Ghost Kings won't be able to hide."

"That's true."

"Our goal is the ordinary evil spirits and ghost crystals. We don't need to worry about anything else."

As he spoke, Xu Jie turned to look at Dahuang, who was lying to the side.

Damn it, a perfectly good dog, why did it have to grow an extra mouth?

"It's your turn to work."

He said through gritted teeth. Hearing this, Dahuang slowly stood up, impatient.

"Got it. Remember, next time there's a private kitchen meal, count me in. Otherwise, I won't do it anymore."

The seductive eyes and the alluring voice made Xu Jie clench his teeth.

"Fine."