Morning.
Heavenly Craft Camp, Green Jade Snail Residence Area.
Inside a certain snail shell, amidst spinning breezes, Chen Mu’s figure appeared.
“What a pity I still have to go to work, otherwise…” Chen Mu looked at the demon beasts filling up Thousand Lanterns City once again, with a face full of regret.
After all, he was an auxiliary soldier of the Heavenly Craft Camp, and to ensure he could hide in the Demon Dispel Department for stable cultivation in the future, it wasn’t right to skip work during the day. Only during his free time at night could he sneak out to harvest demon beasts.
Having Wu Gang replace him at work during the day?
Chen Mu merely thought about it before shaking his head in denial.
He was competing with the Thousand Mechanisms Sect for demon beasts, it was best to keep it low-key.
“If only there was a cloning technique to have a clone take my place at work,” Chen Mu thought cheerfully.
As he was smiling, he suddenly had a revelation.
“Wait, I actually do have a clone!”
Beside him, the armor-clad Giant Spirit Divine gradually appeared.
“Having the Giant Spirit Divine replace me at work would be difficult, but if this creature could replace me in collecting demon beasts…”
Chen Mu circled around the Giant Spirit Divine twice, his eyes growing brighter and brighter.
With mana activated, he extracted a Mechanical Talisman Seed from the Vermilion Feather Sword and promptly infused it into the Giant Spirit Divine’s body.
In an instant, the Giant Spirit Divine transformed into a crimson mist that dispersed into nothingness.
Upon reappearing, it was already in a dense forest 60 miles north of the Heavenly Craft Camp.
The Giant Spirit Divine didn’t seem to move, yet a fist-sized golden mist gathered in front of it.
Chen Mu’s face immediately broke into a smile: “It truly has potential!”
“Using the Mechanical Technique to link the Giant Spirit Divine with my body, transferring mana and Jade Cicada Qi over long distances. Then, having the Giant Spirit Divine perform the Plague Immortal Technique to eradicate demon poisons.”
“As long as the Giant Spirit Divine carries the Five Ghosts Bag with it, it can continuously toss demon beasts into the Bottomless Pool.”
“And I just have to stay put in the Heavenly Craft Camp, partition my Spirit a little to control it.”
“This way, I can gather demon beasts day and night without exposing myself.”
“Perfect!”
…
Several days later, in a valley somewhere on Fire Path Star.
A group of over-three-meter-tall, white-furred, ape-like demon beasts lay scattered on the ground. Their hands and feet had sharp fingertips, and their large eyes nearly occupied half their faces, looking quite peculiar.
A hundred miles away in the woods, the Giant Spirit Divine, clad in gold and red armor, appeared.
Utilizing the Vermilion Feather Sword and Truth Listening Divine Power, it easily probed the situation within the valley.
About to enter the valley as usual to gather demon beasts, it instead discovered a group of Daoist Soldiers masked by Forbidden Law, 30 miles outside the valley.
If it weren’t for the Truth Listening Divine Power detecting the rhythm of life, these people would have really gone unnoticed.
“Another ambush?”
In the Heavenly Craft Camp, Chen Mu, lying outside the tent of the Demon Dispel Department, couldn’t help scratching his head.
This was already the third wave of Daoist Soldiers he discovered lying in wait today.
Wasn’t I just scavenging for some demon beasts, why bother sending people to ambush me?
Where’s your heart?
Where’s your capacity?
This General Zhou Tong, so stingy!
Chen Mu pouted, immediately steering the Giant Spirit Divine away.
Fire Path Star is immensely vast, could there really be ambushes everywhere?
Ha!
…
Half a month later, midday, bright sunshine.
Demon Dispel Department of Heavenly Craft Camp.
Chen Mu leaned against the entrance of the Demon Dispel tent, basking in the sunlight, feeling warm all over.
As he was enjoying, he saw Wu Gang walking towards him.
“Go back and rest, there’s still no demon dispel task today.” Wu Gang spoke with a face full of helplessness.
“It’s already the third day, right? Did something happen within the Five Clouds Department?” Chen Mu asked curiously.
“There aren’t enough people in the camp, Five Clouds Department has been sent to assist in tracking down the person stealing demon beasts.”
“Without them transporting, naturally we don’t have demon dispel tasks either.” Wu Gang spoke casually, but his eyes closely watched Chen Mu, carefully observing his expression.
With demon beasts mysteriously disappearing for days now, and this person right here having a significant need for demon beast flesh and blood.
Could it be…
“Without demon dispel tasks, I can’t obtain demon beast flesh and blood, which delays my cultivation. That person is truly hateful!” Chen Mu glanced at Wu Gang’s probing face and immediately expressed anger.
Did I guess wrong, not this person here?
Wu Gang scratched his head.
Makes sense.
The General Zhou Tong already deployed but still hasn’t gained anything.
To be able to play hide and seek with the entire Heavenly Craft Camp, this thief must have profound cultivation. How could such a figure hide in the dirty and chaotic Demon Dispel Department?
Wu Gang chuckled, shook his head, greeted, and then turned to leave.
“Indeed, such a person absolutely couldn’t be hiding in the Demon Dispel Department!” Chen Mu cheerfully watched Wu Gang’s departing silhouette.
And as for the Five Clouds Department, the main Daoist Soldiers responsible for transporting demon beasts.
Now they’ve all been reassigned by Zhou Tong to set up ambushes, this… this is truly an unexpected delight!
Chen Mu couldn’t help but break into a smile.
Without them, it’s just one less group to compete with me for demon beasts!
As for being discovered?
Fire Path Star is so vast, and I have Truth Listening Divine Power, how could I be ambushed?
He immediately returned smilingly to the Snail Shell camp, continuing to control the Giant Spirit Divine to gather demon beasts everywhere.
…
Several days later, within the center pavilion of the Heavenly Craft Camp.
A middle-aged Taoist in a black Daoist Robe spoke nervously: “Large demon beast communities on Fire Path Star are all monitored by our people, yet these days no trace of that thief has been found, instead…”
“Instead what?” Zhou Tong’s face turned somber.
“Instead, the surroundings of the demon beast communities have been swept clean, regardless of size, all demon beasts have been plundered!” The middle-aged Taoist was drenched in cold sweat.
This is a provocation!
Zhou Tong’s forehead veins throbbed.
“Should we hurry up and gather demon beasts after all?”
“If we don’t act, besides those dozen demon beast communities, nine-tenths of demon beasts in other places might end up in that person’s hands.” The middle-aged Taoist suggested softly.
“Are you afraid?” Zhou Tong’s gaze was cold.
How could I not be.
This person can precisely detect our ambush and quietly take demon beasts from the outside of the ambush circle.
Such an elusive figure must at least be a Daoist Base High Cultivator!
If I really encountered them…
“I suspect this is very possibly the Sect Master’s handiwork.” The middle-aged Taoist spoke with certainty.
“Taking demon beasts but not attacking nearby disciples in ambush is clear evidence and also a subtle suggestion.”
“It’s a hint for us to focus on fulfilling the responsibilities of the Heavenly Craft Camp—catching demons, dispelling demons, constructing Fire Path Star in an orderly manner, rather than entertaining chaotic ideas.” The middle-aged Taoist said earnestly.
“As for the disappearing demon beast corpses…”
“The entire Heaven Pillar Eleven Stars was conquered by the Sect Master, all demon beasts are his spoils. It’s only a minor borrowing, perfectly logical!”
Zhou Tong: “…”
Clearly afraid of that person, yet refuses to admit it!
Even dares to shift the blame to the Sect Master?
“You’re right!” Zhou Tong nodded, solemn-faced.
“Our primary purpose on Fire Path Star is to set up Forbidden Law, preventing Outer Heaven Demon invasion.”
“Gathering and processing demon beast corpses is just minor detail, if the Sect Master has needs, we’ll pretend ignorance.”
Middle-aged Taoist: “…”
So you’re scared too.
“Elder, always wise!” He promptly bowed in compliance.
…
Snail Shell Camp.
Listening to the voice in his ear, Chen Mu couldn’t help but feel speechless.
“You’re a dignified General, a Daoist Base High Cultivator, how can you be so timid?” He was quite dissatisfied.
With numerous Daoist Soldiers busy ambushing him, there’s no one to transport demon beasts, allowing him to gather demon beasts in abundance before the Five Clouds Department.
But now…
“Why couldn’t you hold out a bit longer?” Chen Mu’s face was full of regret.
Well, one shouldn’t be too greedy. What has been gathered during this time is ample to support his Daoist Foundation Cultivation.
It’s time to stop and focus on cultivation.
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