Chapter 341 - 340: Deep Into, Fox Master

At the bottom of the underground reservoir, the female demon was not as vigilant as before.

She didn’t pause and observe the entrance keeping a cautious lookout, but rather, akin to returning home, she walked down the artificial walkway beside the reservoir, heading towards the deeper part of the reservoir without hesitation.

Observing this, Li Jing grew a little cautious.

Let’s put aside the period the female demon and her companion spent in the bar for now.

From the time she left the bar, her every move showed careful caution, seemingly with a strong awareness of counter surveillance.

But now that she has arrived at the bottom of this underground reservoir, she’s no longer so cautious and that can only suggest one thing.

There is considerable vigilance here.

While entering the sewage treatment plant, Li Jing was observant as well.

A sewage treatment plant should have 24-hour manned operation, even if it’s out of service. At the very least, there should be security guards, but there was no one at the entrance.

Even the surveillance cameras that should be operating were not working.

Were the guards shirking their duties?

Not likely.

Had they been compromised?

The possibility was slim as well.

This sewage treatment plant serves the nearby industrial park and is essentially part of the city’s infrastructure.

If anything goes wrong here, the park authorities would definitely be concerned.

These days, people are highly sensitive to pollution.

If there were any casualties or disappearances, the patrol would have reported it long ago.

The only reason why the sewage plant was unmanned in the middle of the night is because the guards had probably been bribed.

They were thoroughly bribed too, not even pretending to be selectively blind. They simply abandoned their posts.

As he silently augmented his primordial spirit sensing to its strongest level, Li Jing tried to perceive his surroundings but found that he couldn’t extend his perception too far. There was some interference underground.

This was a good sign.

A collection of demonic qi that could interfere with the primordial spirit perception was hidden in the depths of this underground reservoir. This fact blatantly suggested something fishy was going on.

Following behind the female demon at a slow pace, Li Jing raised his hand to form a seal and began to chant silently in his mind.

Heavenly Eye, open.

The vertical eye in the middle of his forehead opened.

And in that instant, Li Jing caught sight of a massive amount of demonic qi clustered together deep inside the reservoir in the distant space.

The sight excited him.

There was a great number of demonic qi clusters, some strong, some weak.

At a glance, there must be several hundred at least.

This was undoubtedly a stronghold of the Demon Beast Union.

Discovering the presence of so many demonic qi clusters, Li Jing couldn’t help but sigh.

The Demon Beast Union now was indeed having a hard time!

He recalled Zhang, the former chief executive, where did they have their stronghold?

A winery!

What a lavish experience!

They usually lived in luxurious mansions.

But now, they are merely slinking around cautiously beneath a sewage treatment plant...

Not long after he had followed the female demon, Li Jing found himself in a large, open space.

At the end of the reservoir and the artificial walkway, five monsters with health bars reaching over 6000 were guarding the area.

They were Fifth Boundary guards.

The defense here was indeed formidable.

Behind the guards was a space that was clearly man-made.

The interior of this space was not empty, but neatly arranged with rows of luxurious container apartments, the high-end type.

Quite a few of the container apartment doors were open.

Inside, a variety of monsters, all with health bars above their heads, were bustling about.

Most of them were dressed like clerks, either tapping away at keyboards in front of computers or negotiating with someone over a landline on their office desks.

The sight of all these left Li Jing with an incredibly weird expression on his face.

When he first entered underground with the female demon, he had envisioned various scenarios.

But the situation before his eyes was seriously unexpected.

Instead of saying that this place is a stronghold of the Demon Beast Union, it’s more fitting to say it’s a concentrated office area.

Even before he got near, he could faintly hear a monster inside a nearby container apartment selling some unheard of insurance policy over the phone, boasting about numerous benefits.

The sales pitches were absurdly flowery.

Had he come to the wrong place?

Li Jing didn’t think so.

This place was undoubtedly a stronghold of the Demon Beast Union.

It’s just that he had miscalculated, underestimating the depths the Demon Beast Union could stoop to.

The monster who was selling insurance over the phone was literally a testament to this.

The Demon Beast Union not only exists in a form akin to pyramid schemes, they were actually running one!

Once again, he looked at the high-end container apartments stacked as far as the eye could see, hidden deep underground.

This place, the ghostly place as it seems, was probably not built in the past few months.

It had probably been in existence for quite a long time...

Maybe even before the sewage treatment plant was built, this place was already constructed.

All signs indicated that...

This place was originally one of the "offices" of the Demon Beast Union in the capital.

However, it wasn’t considered a stronghold until after the Seeking Immortal Winery was raided, and the stronghold was then moved here.

Gazing distantly at the scene, Li Jing withdrew his gaze.

Just then, the female demon leading the way encountered the Fifth Boundary monster patrolling the artificial paths at the end.

Spotting the female demon, the five monsters bowed respectfully.

"Greetings, Miss Su."

"Hmm."

The female demon gave a bland nasal response and walked straight through the group.

Li Jing, following silently behind the female demon, slightly furrowed his brows upon hearing the word "manager".

Was she just a manager?

Despite her cultivation level not being inferior to Mr. Zhang and Mr. Long, whom Li Jing had met in the capital and Jianghai, she wasn’t at the level of a director.

In other words,

there must be at least one Sixth Boundary Great Demon here.

And its power is stronger than this female demon.

With this insight, Li Jing continued to follow the female demon, scrutinizing the path ahead with his Heavenly Eye.

Soon,

he discovered a powerful collection of Demonic Qi within the vast multitude, several times more potent than the Demonic Qi within the female demon in front of him.

Moreover,

Li Jing also noticed threads of pure white energy mixed within this collection of Demonic Qi.

Spiritual breath.

Li Jing came to a halt and sharp lights flashed across his eyes.

He hadn’t noticed before.

The container apartments spread throughout this underground space were stacked together, and each container apartment housed more than one demon.

So many demons gathered together.

Their Demonic Qi almost blended together under the gaze of his Heavenly Eye.

Who would have the leisure to carefully distinguish them?

Now that he had paid attention to it, how could Li Jing not be moved?

The presence of a Seventh Boundary monster was something he hadn’t anticipated in encountering.

Up until now, he had never come across a Seventh Boundary monster.

The toughest he had encountered was Mr. Long after using his Dragon Transformation Talent.

So the question now arose.

The "worth" of a Sixth Boundary monster started at several billion, at least several hundred thousand Spirit Crystals.

Ones with distinctive characteristics could surpass tens of billions, which equated to millions of Spirit Crystals.

So, how much would a Seventh Boundary be worth?

Especially if it had some special characteristics...

This unexpected joy almost made Li Jing lose his composure and disrupt the workings of his Silent Shadow.

This was truly an unexpected surprise!

Observing the aggregate of Demonic Qi, Li Jing narrowed his eyes slightly.

Based on the intensity of the spiritual breath under the observation of his Heavenly Eye, this Seventh boundary Great Demon was slightly inferior to him. However, it had much more in total quantity than him.

It seemed that the other party was not only just newly promoted to the Seventh Boundary but was a veteran in Seventh Boundary.

A veteran Seventh Boundary was great!

The older it is, the more valuable it is!

The higher its cultivation level, the more distinctive its "parts".

You see,

The reason monsters are highly valued is that their power harmoniously blends with their physical bodies, granting their bodies the standard of high-grade Spiritual Items and materials.

Seventh Boundary Great Demon.

It doesn’t only possess Demonic Qi but also spiritual breath.

A body integrated with spiritual breath...

Li Jing discreetly wiped away some saliva and reluctantly shifted his gaze to the surroundings.

He attempted to find a second similar collective of demonic qi.

However, it was unfortunate.

Among the multitude of Demonic Qi, there was no other demon aggregate like it. There were only two that were around the same level as the demon leading the way.

The power located within this outpost of the Demon Beast Union was undeniably strong.

A Seventh Boundary Demon anchored the place, accompanied by three Sixth Boundary demons, while Fifth Boundary demons served as guards.

It’s clear.

Due to their large losses in the capital, the Demon Beast Union had reassigned their more potent forces here.

Before long,

guided by the "lead" female demon, Li Jing arrived near a luxurious container apartment in the center of the underground space. According to his Heavenly Eye observation, the Seventh Boundary Monster was inside this container.

Besides the Seventh Boundary monster, there was also another demon, much weaker than the female demon leading the way seeming to be a Fifth Boundary demon lurking inside.

Currently, the container apartment’s door was closed.

Li Jing was on the path of Body Refining.

Because of the unusual heavenly tribulations he had experienced, the quality of his physical body far exceeded ordinary Seventh Boundary demons.

A powerful body also granted him acute senses.

However, as a human, his heightened senses birthed from his body’s strength could not surpass demons.

This was not an issue of cultivation. It was a natural shortcoming of humans.

But it didn’t prevent Li Jing from hearing suggestive gasps and moans from behind the soundproof door.

Li Jing didn’t think much of it.

Currently, the season was transitioning from spring to summer.

Higher-ranked demons have strong self-control. But constant suppression still wasn’t advisable. Given the right conditions and opportunities, it’s clearer that they should release once in a while.

Li Jing was just concerned,

if the fellow would indulge excessively, affecting the "quality" of the physical body.

What was crucial was Li Jing had encountered such cases before.

Hadn’t the Baboon Pig Demon Girl depleted herself because of excessive indulgence, making her body worthless except for its mutated parts?

Li Jing could hear panting from behind the door, and the female demon guiding him could hear it even more clearly.

She seemed unbothered by this scene.

Upon reaching the door of the freight container-style apartment, the female demon stopped silently, waiting without a word.

Seeing this, Li Jing felt somewhat uncomfortable.

Clearly, the female demon was waiting for those inside to finish. He had no choice but to wait with her. Wasn’t this unsettling?

He had come this far.

The demon was destined for death.

However, he did come here with an investigative purpose.

The suspicion of the three missing officials ultimately fell on the Demon Beast Union. This was just his conjecture.

He personally thought it was very likely the truth.

But in the end, an investigation has to be professional.

He needed evidence.

Therefore, Li Jing had no choice but to silently scout the vast underground space filled with freight container-style apartments as he waited with the female demon.

The place was slightly large.

It might not fit entirely in his subspace.

To wrap this up in one move, he had to do some calculations.

Just when he was making his estimates, it got quiet inside the freight container-style apartment.

Tsk!

Li Jing frowned and turned his head.

He had already waited this long, couldn’t they last a little longer inside?

They had just started, and now they had finished!

The person inside might not be very good!

While grumbling to himself, the door of the freight container-style apartment creaked open, and a female demon as charming as Yulian, her face saying "I am a fox spirit", came out straightening her clothes, her face flushing red.

She ignored the guide female demon, sneering contemptuously, and walked straight past her.

As she passed, she intentionally displayed the "strawberries" that were full on her clothes.

The "guide" female demon’s face sank to a terrifying extent, and she had a predatory expression.

But, the female demon was not afraid in the least and left with a "what can you do to me" look in her eyes, swaying her slender waist.

The "guide" female demon turned her head to glare at the departing female demon, her eyes full of rage.

Li Jing, standing by the side, was astonished.

Palace intrigues were common in TV dramas.

In real life, they could be seen occasionally.

But he never thought.

One day he would see it among demons.

The confrontation between gestures and gazes, completely without verbal communication, was more sharp than verbal attacks.

As an onlooker, Li Jing felt extremely shocked.

While he was marveling at this, a soft male voice came from inside the freight container apartment.

"Su Mei, come inside."

Hearing this male voice, the "guide" female demon shivered. Her gloomy face cleared instantly, and with a tender smile on her face, she headed towards the half-open doorway of the freight container apartment.

Li Jing quietly followed her in.

If it had been a human practitioner in the Seventh Realm, he might be more cautious.

But for a demon in the Seventh Realm, he was not worried at all.

Demons prioritize physical bodies, not primordial spirits.

Even those with special talents and strong primordial spirits could barely rival the average human practitioner.

Unless the Great Demon was extraordinarily unique, there was no way they could detect him.

Exactly.

Li Jing coolly tailgated the female demon called Su Mei into the freight container apartment, where he saw a white-haired male demon buttoning his shirt. The man did not notice him at all.

The white-haired male demon saw Su Mei and walked over, a gentle smile on his face.

"Su Mei, you suddenly came over from the Dark Street, is there any movement over there?"

As he spoke, he buttoned up his shirt with one hand and wrapped the other arm around Su Mei’s tiny waist.

With Su Mei complying to his embrace and adjusting his clothes, she replied respectfully,

"Reporting to the Fox Master, there is indeed some movement on the Dark Street."

Leaning against the male demon, she continued while adjusting his buttons,

"The League of Rakshasas is under siege, and the situation is severe. The Dong Ye City Management Bureau has dispatched a large ten-thousand strong team. Given the high sensitivity there, I didn’t recklessly go to investigate. However, if nothing unexpected has happened, the League of Rakshasas probably no longer exists."

With Su Mei adjusting his shirt buttons, the white-haired male demon held her closer, gently massaging her waist.

After hearing her words, his face showed a look of surprise.

"If the Management Bureau has dispatched forces, and on such a large scale, the League of Rakshasas must indeed be finished."

But then, he frowned.

"However, something seems a bit off about this."

"It is indeed a bit off,"

Su Mei nodded in agreement and murmured as she snuggled into the white-haired male demon’s arms,

"Not to mention our plan was just to divert the attention of the Security Bureau to the League of Rakshasas, causing them and those from the Sects to retreat out of difficulty. We never thought to create such a huge scene. Normally, the Security Bureau would not mobilize such a huge force against the League of Rakshasas without solid evidence, let alone seek the cooperation of the Management Bureau. Normally, they would have no way to obtain conclusive evidence, after all..."

She stopped speaking mid-way and bit her lower lip.

"Fox Master, it may be dangerous outside, I..."

"Mhmm, you don’t need to go out for now, stay by my side."

The male demon with white hair replied indifferently,

"As for Dark Street, I will arrange someone else to investigate. You go and get in touch with your people and have them stand by at the branch."

Hearing the white-haired male demon’s words, Su Mei’s face showed a hint of delight.

"Thank you, Fox Master."

After thanking him, she suddenly turned her head away playfully.

The white-haired male demon blinked and laughed at the sight.

"Okay, stop acting pitiful. I allowed you out because I trust your abilities. The current situation in the capital is very sensitive and highly unfavorable to us, the Demon Beast Union. We have to be particularly cautious. Taking over the city branch has put me under great pressure. Aside from you, I have no one else to rely on."

With a coaxing tone, he continued.

"Stay low for now, and once we get through this and secure our position in the capital, I’ll propose to the elders in the clan to name you as Fox Concubine."

Su Mei stiffened upon hearing the words "Fox Concubine", and while she didn’t respond verbally, her body seemed to soften at the idea.

The white-haired male demon watched her reaction, a smile on his face as one of his claws gently climbed up to her chest.

Su Mei cooperated perfectly.

Allowing the white-haired male demon to caress her, her pretty face quickly filled with longing, and her big watery eyes pleading for affection.

Seeing this, the white-haired male demon didn’t hesitate and immediately went for her, with a look of indulgence on his face.

As if to say, out of all the beauties, you alone are the one I spoil.

Watching this spectacle made Li Jing’s face quite strange.

This pair... both are proficient in the art of playacting.

If it wasn’t for the fox demon that just left, he might actually think these two are genuinely in love, but he just saw something indicating otherwise.

This behavior... it was quite pungent.

Returning to the matter at hand.

Listening to their conversation, Li Jing was able to easily deduce their identities.

This white-haired male demon, is a fox demon.

So is Su Mei.

Both of them hail from a prosperous clan of fox demons.

The one who just left should also belong to the same clan.

In this clan, the white-haired male demon, who is known as the Fox Master, clearly holds significant influence. However, he doesn’t have absolute power, as there are still elders above him.

Li Jing has seen groups of monsters before.

But a clan made up of a single species, that was a first for him.

As the two fox demons started to get intimate, Li Jing swiftly pulled out the Boundary Stone.

The way the two were communicating, suggested they were avoiding some sensitive topics.

Su Mei, especially, was cautiously withholding certain information, obviously wary.

Although he didn’t hear the specifics, he determined from their conversation that they had deliberately planned to draw the attention of the patrol to the Rakshasa while specifically mentioning sect disciples.

This was enough for Li Jing to conclude that the disappearance of the three patrols was the doing of the Demon Beast Union.

What else was there to say?

Do it!

With the Boundary Stone in hand, Li Jing channeled his spiritual power into it.

In the next instant, the Boundary Stone emitted a radiance.

The light it emitted was not offensive in nature, so it didn’t trigger the Silent Shadow’s effect.

However, the sudden radiance was quite eye-catching.

The moment the light shone, even though Li Jing was still under the effects of Silent Shadow, he successfully caught the attention of Fox Master and Su Mei.

Seeing someone suddenly appear next to them with a Boundary Stone, the two, who were just about to kiss, were stunned and then stared wide-eyed.

At the same time.

The space Boundary quietly unfolded, swallowing up all the container apartments in the underground space.

There were many container apartments in the underground space, but because they were stacked on top of each other, the area they occupied wasn’t very big.

In fact, the underground space was quite narrow, even smaller than the baths in Jianghai that Li Jing had cleared out before. It was easy for the Boundary Stone to isolate the entire underground space.

Suddenly finding themselves in a subspace, Fox Master and Su Mei’s faces changed dramatically.

Li Jing gave them no chance to react, firing a Spirit God Whisper at them without a second’s hesitation.

Caught by this targeted attack, Su Mei, who was only a Six Realm demon, immediately stiffened, expelling a mouthful of blood. Her health bar was instantly reduced by more than half.

Fox Master also grunted, bleeding from his mouth and nose, seeing stars.

However, his health bar wasn’t reduced by much.

Of course, Li Jing didn’t expect that his Spirit God Whisper could finish off these two major demons so easily.

The Primordial Spirit and the body complement each other.

Their relationship is like that of RAM to memory.

Although they cannot supplement each other, they do have a complementary connection.

If the RAM is insufficient, the memory can make up for it.

There’s some truth to this argument.

However, the delay in memory is significant, meaning its practical significance in supplementing the RAM is quite limited.

When the RAM is seriously insufficient, the memory can indeed play a role, but performance severely decreases.

The relationship between the Primordial Spirit and the body is similar.

Even if the Primordial Spirit is average, a strong body can provide enough support. Even if it can’t do much else, at least it can ensure that the Primordial Spirit won’t die easily.

Fox Master is a ruthless character.

Caught off guard by the Spirit God Whisper and almost debilitated on the spot, he quickly bit his tongue to keep his consciousness clear, and without delay, pushed Su Mei, who had just lost half her life, towards Li Jing.

Li Jing stepped forward to meet the tumbling Su Mei, swinging his hand nonchalantly.

"Swish!"

The sword light flashed.

As the power of the Immortal Item was released, two heads went flying.

"Experience +8842."

"Experience +10358."

Su Mei died, very straightforwardly.

Fox Master, his face full of confusion.

From the moment he saw Li Jing, he knew this person was extremely extraordinary.

Being hit by a Spirit God Whisper nearly destroyed him on the spot. He had absolutely no will to fight left.

He wanted to run.

However, what he hadn’t expected was that his head would be decapitated so effortlessly...