Chapter 1449

Ye Zhangqing readily agreed; seeing that, Luóchà didn't rush to leave, but began to talk about the demon race's situation, intentionally or not.

As the head of the Yongye branch and specifically handling demon affairs, Luóchà obviously knew more about the demon race's situation.

She knew all the demons' secrets clearly.

Perhaps out of concern for Bai Xian'er's safety, Luóchà explained in detail.

"With the Hidden Demon Technique, you should have no problem entering the Demon Realm, though it's best not to have too many people, since more wouldn't help."

"Just entering the Demon Realm is only the beginning; obtaining the demon essence fruit remains as hard as climbing to heaven."

"First, you must go to the Black Demon Swamp where the demon essence fruit grows; that place is considered a treasure land of the demon race."

"Besides the demon essence fruit, there are many kinds of spiritual fruits there, and the demon race guards the Black Demon Swamp extremely strictly."

"To truly enter the Black Demon Swamp, one must pass through the Three Gates and Nine Cities."

"And the inspections at those Three Gates and Nine Cities are very strict, not comparable to those when entering the Demon Realm."

"Although the Hidden Demon Technique is of high rank, if you want to disguise yourselves as demons, relying solely on appearance makes it easy to reveal flaws."

"So it's easy to be seen through, and once your identity is exposed, leaving then becomes very difficult."

"These Three Gates and Nine Cities are the necessary passage to the Black Demon Swamp, each guarded by many powerful demons."

"Within the Nine Cities, each city has a demon of the Saint Realm stationed there, overseen by a demon of the Great Saint Realm."

"As for the Three Gates, each gate has a Great Saint demon stationed there, overseen by a Great Emperor demon."

"As for entering the Black Demon Swamp, a Demon Emperor constantly guards this place."

"Although they seem no match for Ye Zhangqing and his group in strength, once their identity is exposed and a battle breaks out, demon reinforcements will arrive quickly, making escape far from easy."

"Luóchà was still tough‑mouthed but soft‑hearted, worried about Bai Xian'er, so she told them everything she knew."

"They chatted for over an hour before Luóchà finally got up to leave, though she also had someone arrange lodging for them."

"It was still that earlier Emperor‑realm assassin who led Ye Zhangqing and his group to a courtyard."

"However, as she was leaving, the woman still looked at Ye Zhangqing with reluctance and said."

"\"Really can't you make me a meal to taste? I'll help you kill someone. \""

"\"It's really not about killing; I just want the demon essence fruit. \""

"Hearing that, Ye Zhangqing gave a wry smile, 'I don't have anyone I want to kill.'"

"Seeing that, the female assassin turned away unwillingly, while Xu Jie beside her watched her retreating back, wondering what she was thinking."

"The small world of the Yongye branch was oppressively gloomy; they spent a night in silence, and the next day the sky remained a dark, heavy expanse."

"This small world seems to see no sunlight all year round, constantly shrouded in thick black clouds."

"After breakfast, Luóchà arrived on time; after eating, she took Bai Xian'er away, and Ye Zhangqing didn't ask."

"Meanwhile, Xu Jie beside them had looked troubled since the previous night, as if he were agonizing over something."

"Curiously, he asked."

"Third Shī xiōng, what are you thinking about?"

"Junior Brother, actually I have an idea that's not fully formed."

"Huh???"

"Again? Hearing this, Ye Zhangqing startled, looking at Xu Jie's serious expression—not like he was joking—but you keep having these half‑baked ideas popping up one after another."

"What idea?"

"Ye Zhangqing twitched his mouth and asked casually, 'This guy has lots of ideas, his head full of them.'"

"But this time, Xu Jie shook his head and said."

"It's not ready to say yet; let me try it first."

"Huh???"

"Why are you keeping it secret again?"

"After mealtime, Ye Zhangqing, with nothing to do, returned to his lodgings with Qiu Baiyi."

"Afterward, many assassins came to the door voluntarily, each wearing a ghost‑face mask."

"But their purpose was all the same: they hoped to get a meal."

"Each either promised to help kill someone or offered money, and they were very generous."

"Watching these assassins come to the door one by one, only to be turned away with reluctant faces, Xu Jie's eyes grew brighter and brighter."

"Finally, Xu Jie selected a Great Saint‑realm assassin who had been turned away again."

"As he was leaving, Xu Jie called out to stop him."

"\"Please wait, Dao brother. \""

"\"What's up? \""

"The assassin, perhaps because he'd been rejected, spoke with a slightly hostile tone, turning his head to Xu Jie and asking."

"Xu Jie didn't mind, grinning and saying."

"\"Dao brother, would you like to eat the meal my junior brother makes? \""

"Hearing that, the assassin blinked, then snapped to attention, his eyes flashing again as he stared fixedly at Xu Jie and said."

"\"Do you have a way? \""

"It was as if he had spotted a lifeline in the darkness, staring fixedly at Xu Jie and asking."

"Facing the assassin's gaze, Xu Jie grinned."

"\"It's not really a method, just a half‑formed idea. \""

"\"Dao brother, hurry up and say it; as long as I can get that meal, I'll accept any condition. \""

"Huh???"

"Seeing the assassin's fervent gaze, hotter than that of the Dao Yi Shengdi disciples, Xu Jie felt a bit numb."

Actually, this gaze isn't just that of this assassin; many assassins here have the same gaze.

Xu Jie also sort of understood; the assassins of Yongye are damn gluttons, huh.

Each one, upon seeing the delicious food, was as if they'd seen some peerless treasure; they couldn't even walk the Dao, even more absurd than their Dao Yi Shengdi.

But this is also a good thing for Xu Jie.

All one saw was him mysteriously leaning in to whisper in that assassin's ear.

Brother Dao, this isn't a place to talk; how about we change locations for a detailed chat?

Okay.

In response, that assassin nodded without hesitation and agreed.

Immediately, the two went to a deserted place, and Xu Jie spoke mysteriously.

Actually, wanting to eat a meal isn't impossible, but what you said earlier about killing for money isn't realistic, after all my junior fellow Daoist isn't short of money.

Then Brother Dao, what's your method? Hurry up and say it.

It's also simple; fellow Daoist, you also know our target is the Demonic Essence Fruit, right?

I know, I know, but I....................

That assassin hesitated and said he really had the will but lacked the ability; seeing this, Xu Jie's smile grew brighter, and he coaxed him gently.

I understand Brother Dao's meaning, but it's not absolutely necessary to obtain the Demonic Essence Fruit.

Do you know about the three passes and nine cities leading to the Black Demon Swamp, Brother Dao?

Of course I know.

These three passes and nine cities are all guarded by demonic powerhouses; if Brother Dao has a way, help us open a route, secretly slay those demonic powerhouses guarding the three passes and nine cities, so we can smoothly reach the Black Demon Swamp; I think, given my junior fellow Daoist's nature, he probably wouldn't mind a few meals.

This......................

Hearing Xu Jie's words, that assassin's eyes lit up; obtaining the Demonic Essence Fruit is beyond his ability, but assassinating a few demonic powerhouses is not impossible, after all, this line of work is his profession.