Chapter 607: Come to Deceive, Come to Ambush

Xu Jie spoke convincingly, and the Swallowing Heaven Python, which had already been tricked into limpness, also didn't notice anything wrong.

It even looked at Xu Jie with a smile.

In its heart, it likewise thought contemptuously.

"Stupid human, the treasure I breakthrough is you, the taste of the human race's Heavenly Pride, I really haven't tasted it in a long time."

One person and one snake, each harboring ulterior motives; even to be safe, this Swallowing Heaven Python pretended to be grateful and said:

"Brother Xu, you really make me wish we had met earlier; I don't know where this treasure is."

"It's not far under the sea."

"Then I'll call a few companions to go together, so we can look out for each other, how about that?"

"That's even better."

This Swallowing Heaven Python feared it couldn't defeat Xu Jie, and upon hearing this, Xu Jie's eyes likewise lit up.

Thus, the Swallowing Heaven Python quickly summoned a few of its kin, and together with Xu Jie they headed toward the distant sea.

Along the way, several Swallowing Heaven Pythons pretended to casually size up Xu Jie, their eyes full of smiles.

"Stupid human, you really think we're after the treasure? Haha."

In their eyes, Xu Jie was already food at their lips.

Not long after, after leaving the star ship far from the major sects, the several Swallowing Heaven Pythons finally revealed their true forms.

"Brother Xu, I don't know where the treasure is."

"Soon, soon."

"Actually, Brother Xu, you don't need to go through all this trouble; we have already found the treasure."

"Oh, is that so?"

"Not bad, far in the heavens yet near at hand; Brother Xu, you are the best treasure in our eyes."

"Since we, Brother Xu, have hit it off at first sight, you shouldn't mind sacrificing yourself to fulfill me."

As they spoke, the several Swallowing Heaven Pythons had already surrounded Xu Jie.

As for this, Xu Jie showed no panic at all, likewise revealing a faint smile and said:

"Brother Snake, that's too formal; since we've hit it off, I naturally would lend Brother Snake a hand, but Brother Snake is also of great use to me—I wonder if Brother Snake would be willing to sacrifice something for me?"

Huh???

Hearing this, the several Swallowing Heaven Pythons were all stunned, wondering what it meant.

However, before they could think further, in an instant a formation was activated, and immediately the figures of Zhao Zhengping, Zhao Rou, Wanxiang, etc., appeared.

Seeing that Xu Jie had really brought several Swallowing Heaven Pythons, everyone's eyes were full of excitement.

"Not bad, junior brother."

"Hehe, just a small matter."

In response, Xu Jie gave a slight smile.

At this moment, the faces of the several Swallowing Heaven Beasts had completely changed; looking at Xu Jie, they spoke with angry faces:

"Vile human, you deceived me?"

"We're even, everyone."

"Cut the nonsense, attack."

In order to prevent being discovered by the Demon Race's Demon Emperor of Beizhou, Zhao Zhengping and the others also didn't waste words, directly choosing to attack.

Originally they had planned to secretly strike Xu Jie, but they didn't expect that the other side would have more numbers, and even stronger strength.

So, they didn't resist long before the several Swallowing Heaven Beasts were successively slain by Zhao Zhengping and the others.

After doing all that, the people stored the corpses in their Space Rings, whistling as if nothing had happened, and returned to the Dao Yi Sect's star ship.

"Hehe, Ye Zhangqing, look what we've brought back for you."

Huh???

Ye Zhangqing, who was lying on the deck sunbathing, suddenly saw Xu Jie and the others approaching excitedly, and asked suspiciously:

"What?"

"Come on, come on, let's go inside to talk."

They acted mysterious, but still followed the group to the kitchen; however, when Ye Zhangqing saw the corpses of the several Swallowing Heaven Beasts appear before his eyes, he froze outright.

"Where did you get this thing?"

"Hehe, we hunted it in the wild."

Huh???

Dongzhou has no Swallowing Heaven Beast clan.

Looking at Xu Jie and the others with a complex expression, one could tell without thinking that it must be those demon races of Beizhou.

But since they're already dead, there's nothing to be done.

That day, the Dao Yi Sect's dinner was Swallowing Heaven Beast.

Clear stewed snake soup, fragrant braised snake meat.

Everyone looked at today's dishes, their eyes lighting up, but like Ye Zhangqing, they wondered where this Swallowing Heaven Beast came from.

Finally they learned it was brought by Xu Jie and the others, and Qi Xiong even had everyone make a special trip.

However, the rare thing was that Xu Jie and the others weren't scolded; instead, the Beizhou Demon Race suddenly had a major incident the next day.

Several of their Demon Kings mysteriously disappeared.

It was as if they had evaporated from the world—no living demon seen, no corpse found—this is strange.

Only here in the Dao Yi Sect did Qi Xiong and the others bring back the corpses of several Demon Kings; looking at those corpses, Ye Zhangqing quietly said:

"Sect Master, should we be more steady?"

Damn it, the imperial tomb hasn't even opened yet, you guys today are rounding up a few Heaven‑Swallowing Beasts, tomorrow you'll bring back a few Demon Kings—have you even considered how the Demon Race feels.

As for that, Qi Xiong and the others couldn't care less.

"Such a rare opportunity—how could we not give it a try?"

Well, the ingredients are already laid out before him—what else could Ye Zhangqing say?

Another lavish feast.

In the following days, since the imperial tomb remained unopened, the various major powers and holy lands could only choose to wait.

However, the most tormented among them were undoubtedly the Demon Race of Bei Prefecture.

Because damn it, things are too outrageous—today not a single demon beast in sight, tomorrow not a single demon king.

"Dao Yi Sect, damn the Dao Yi Sect."

But paper can't wrap fire forever—soon the several demon emperors of Bei Prefecture had locked onto the Dao Yi Sect.

After all, each of the missing demon beasts and demon kings had come into contact with members of the Dao Yi Sect.

Although the process was bizarre, it was all inseparably linked to the Dao Yi Sect.

Either they were duped or lured; the Dao Yi Sect members came alone, using themselves as bait, causing these demon beasts to harbor malicious intent, after which they vanished without a trace.

To deceive, to launch a sneak attack on these "simple and honest" demon folk.

"Damn it, this can't go on."

"I've already told all the demons: from now on, when they see anyone from the Dao Yi Sect, they should keep their distance."

They dare not oppose the Dao Yi Sect, so they can only choose to ignore it.

But is this approach useful? The Dao Yi Sect tells them with facts that it's utterly useless.

Because after discovering that these demon beasts of Bei Prefecture ignored them and wouldn't even talk, the Dao Yi Sect members simply began to lure them with treasures.

From time to time, not far from the demon race of Bei Prefecture, some treasure would suddenly appear, and without exception, these treasures were immensely helpful to the demon race's Xiūliàn.

Faced with treasure right before their eyes, some demon beasts could not resist, greed arose, and then they were gone forever.

Since deception doesn't work, they simply lure them with treasures—each piece more valuable than the last, so much so that even a Demon King would be unable to help feeling envious upon seeing them.

"Damn it, why are demons still disappearing?"

Upon hearing that another demon beast had vanished, the several demon emperors of Bei Prefecture were utterly enraged, while a demon king below lowered his head and replied.

"It's... it's that recently, around their encampment, treasures have been appearing out of the blue, and they're all supreme treasures; some folks just can't resist, so..."