Li Yuanqing sized up the wooden-looking puppet in front of him. The agreement had gone very smoothly just now. This fellow was already completely under his control.

The wild boar and the gray wolf hid far behind, not daring to approach. They seemed to be afraid of this puppet.

“Grow bigger.”

As Li Yuanqing’s order was released, the puppet’s body gradually grew taller as if it was filled with air. However, it was not completely enlarged according to its original size.

His entire appearance and physique changed as his body grew taller. In a short while, he became a fifteen or sixteen year old youth.

This fifteen or sixteen year old youth looked quite similar to Li Yuanqing. The puppet’s dark and empty eyes kept landing on Li Yuanqing. He felt like a living person, but no one knew what he was thinking.

“Master, this thing looks so ugly. We might as well throw it away.”

Little Dot sat on Li Yuanqing’s shoulder and nibbled on a medium-grade spirit stone. He had already treated these spirit stones as food and had not rested for a single day.

Li Yuanqing rolled his eyes and slapped Little Dot’s butt.

“You couldn’t beat it with ten of you. How could I throw it away?”

Little Dot rubbed his butt aggrievedly and said, “If I grow up, I’ll definitely be much stronger than him.”

“Alright, stop bragging. Since this guy is already in my hands, the Demon Realm should no longer be a threat.”

Li Yuanqing pondered silently. Originally, the greatest threat to him was this puppet. However, he did not expect that he would take the initiative to come to him and become his subordinate for nothing.

Such a free gift was really too unexpected. As a result, such a huge threat was casually dealt with. Li Yuanqing was at a loss.

The strength of the Immortal World was really powerful. He did not expect them to create such an exquisite puppet. It looked exactly like a real person and seemed to have its own consciousness.

Although Li Yuanqing could also refine puppets, his puppet technique was still relatively basic. The puppets he refined could only follow orders.

A puppet of this level was not much different from a real servant. It really shocked him.

Moreover, this fellow could shrink to its smallest form. After Li Yuanqing let it play around, he shrank the little fellow to its original small form.

After turning into its smallest form, the puppet’s body seemed to have become a wooden structure. It was filled with wooden patterns. It was motionless, as if it had become a wooden person.

After he completely lost all signs of life, it was very easy to store him. It was not a big problem to casually throw him into a storage bag or put him into his domain space.

Li Yuanqing was very satisfied with its performance. He had gained a lot this time.

Not only had he discovered the secret of the Blood Vine seed, but more importantly, he had also killed a powerful enemy. However, he did not know if the owner of this puppet would make a comeback in the future.

After putting away the puppet, Li Yuanqing finally ended his long trip. He crossed tens of thousands of miles to the edge of this mysterious black sea. Although he had discovered those secrets, he felt that the world opposite was like a very distant existence.

The Formation Arrangement Realm seemed to be an invincible existence in the Demon Realm, but to that side, it seemed to be just the beginning.

“In that case, it’s time to go back.”

Li Yuanqing tidied up everything. There were still two lackeys behind him. They walked step by step and looked at Li Yuanqing carefully. It was not easy to see such a rich and powerful guy. He could not let him go so easily.

“The two of you, guard this place and help me guard this beach. Can you do it?”

The wild boar and the gray wolf looked at each other and hurriedly shook their heads. Since this fellow said so, there must be benefits to give.

“Alright, from today onwards, you are my guards. If you encounter anyone from the three cities, take out this token. They will naturally not be your enemy.”

As Li Yuanqing spoke, he casually threw out two jade pendants and hung them in front of the two vicious beasts.

“There are a hundred pills in each of these two bottles. Consider it your salary here. Cultivate well and don’t be impatient.”

The two vicious beasts respectfully prostrated themselves in front of Li Yuanqing and pressed their foreheads to the ground. They waited quietly for a long time. When they raised their heads, Li Yuanqing had already disappeared.

Above another section of the Golden Light Lake, Black Dragon hurriedly crawled out of the golden door, looking exhausted.

“How is it? Have you discussed it?”

Daoist Bai Mei hurriedly welcomed him. This was his only hope now. If Black Dragon could not settle it, he would really suffer.

Black Dragon looked at Bai Mei happily. Clearly, the negotiation had gone very smoothly.

“What’s there to worry about? I’ve personally negotiated for you. This matter is already in the bag. He’s already agreed. Let’s go over immediately.”

“Really? Thank you so much!”

“What’s there to thank me for? We’ve known each other for so many years. It’s just a small favor. It’s no big deal. Just don’t forget me in the future.”

Black Dragon smiled at Bai Mei.

Bai Mei heaved a sigh of relief and looked at Black Dragon gratefully. He had never thought that Black Dragon was so loyal in the past. Today, he was finally touched by Black Dragon’s loyalty. If not for Black Dragon, he would not know where to go.

“I didn’t expect the Azure Dragon Lord to be so magnanimous. He can ignore the past and take me in. I will definitely repay his kindness in double in the future!”

Black Dragon smiled and teased, “Why do you only remember his kindness? Why don’t you think about who came forward? Only with such a great reputation can you make him obediently open the door for you.”

“Of course, I naturally won’t forget the favor of the Black Dragon. It’s just a pity that number thirty-six was taken away. Otherwise, I would definitely give it to you personally. Our friendship wouldn’t have been in vain.”

Black Dragon waved his hand indifferently and said, “Since you’ve already called me brother, why are the two of us still so calculative? Why don’t you hurry over now? Although the Devil Realm was very chaotic because of you last time, it has already recovered twenty percent of its vitality. There are many people there, so you shouldn’t be discovered if you hide there.”

“There’s no time to lose. Let’s hurry over now.”

“It’s probably very dangerous for you to return to the Immortal World now. Let’s go through the passageway here. I know a passageway to the Devil Realm. Follow me.”

Black Dragon led the way while the Daoist Bai Mei followed closely behind. As the two of them moved extremely quickly, they covered dozens of miles in a single step. Not long after, they arrived at a desolate valley.

Daoist Bai Mei sensed carefully. This valley was very strange. He could not sense any special spiritual energy inside. It seemed like there was a very powerful stance that distorted the power of the entire space.

“Black Dragon, why is the situation here so strange? I think there’s most likely an array formation left behind by the humans. We should clear this array formation first.”

Black Dragon guaranteed, “Brother Bai Mei, why do you still not believe me? I’ve been here many times. It’s my territory in the Demon Realm. Don’t I know what’s here?”

“You’re right. I was overthinking.”

“Brother Bai Mei, don’t worry. As long as I’m here, I definitely won’t betray your location. Those humans won’t find you no matter what. Just stay in the Devil Realm. Although the Devil Realm is only a small world, it’s enough for you to recuperate. It’s not shabby.”

“At this point, I can’t care less. I’m already very satisfied to have such a place for me to stay and not be found by humans.”

“Then follow me. That passageway is in the underground mine. It’s still a thousand feet deep. I’m afraid the power inside is even more chaotic. Don’t panic.”

As Black Dragon spoke, he landed in the valley. Not long after, the two of them found the secret entrance.

Daoist Bai Mei was about to enter when Black Dragon stopped him.

“Bai Mei, you still have so much of your hard-worked products in your cave abode. Do you need me to help you bring all the materials needed to make puppets?”

Bai Mei’s eyes changed slightly as he smiled and said, “It’s fine. Those humans definitely won’t keep staring at a small fry like me. After this commotion passes, I can return to the Immortal World. At most, I’ll wait for decades. It’s better than staying in the lower realm.”

“That’s true. However, the spiritual energy in the lower realm is not comparable to the Immortal World. If you don’t have resources to assist your cultivation, I’m afraid your cultivation speed will be greatly delayed. You’re not young anymore.”

Daoist Bai Mei said to Black Dragon confidently, “Brother, don’t worry about me. I’ve already prepared enough materials and brought them with me. After all, I’m a cultivator. I have to consider it in advance.”

“Hahaha, Brother, you’re really resourceful. You’ve learned all the advantages of the human race’s shrewdness and calculation. Then I won’t worry too much.”

Black Dragon smiled and landed in the hidden hole. The two of them landed in the center of the earth from the long and narrow mine passageway.

The mine path was very narrow and winding. The two of them adjusted their direction many times along the way. Daoist Bai Mei followed behind Black Dragon and did not have many objections. However, there was always a mysterious power enveloping the mine, weakening their strength greatly.

Daoist Bai Mei was walking forward when his vision suddenly blurred. It was as if something had changed in front of him. Black Dragon in front of him had also stopped. They were at another three-way junction.

“Black Dragon, why aren’t you moving?”

Black Dragon did not turn around. He only looked at the two intersections and was troubled.

“To be honest, I’ve been to these two places before, but I haven’t been here for a long time. I’ve forgotten about this place. I wonder which place I should enter?”

Daoist Bai Mei also walked to the front and silently sensed. However, there were many ores in the mine that could affect the judgment of their divine senses, restricting their divine senses to a radius of ten meters.

“What should we do?”

Black Dragon said in frustration, “It’s all my fault for not remembering the terrain better. I’m afraid there’s no other good way now. Why don’t I go ahead and scout the way while you wait here? What do you think, Brother?”

Bai Mei rolled his eyes and said with a smile, “Since Brother Black Dragon is scouting, how can you go alone? I’ll just take the other path. We can always find the right passageway.”

Black Dragon turned around happily. “I was still thinking of letting you rest here and accumulate your strength in case those humans suddenly attack. If that’s the case, we’ll each take a passageway and find our own way.”

“This is very good.”

“Then which end are you going to?”

“Brother Black Dragon, what do you think?”

“There’s no need for us to be modest. Go to the left. I’ll go to the right. After walking a thousand feet, there should be another fork. If it’s right, there should be an intersection that’s sealed. We’ll come back and meet after finding the path.”

“Alright, it’s decided.”

Therefore, after Bai Mei and Black Dragon parted, they continued walking through the mine.

Bai Mei left. About a thousand feet later, he really arrived at a fork.

Just as Black Dragon had said, one of the paths at the fork was sealed. Wasn’t this the path Black Dragon had mentioned?

Just as Bai Mei was about to turn around and report the good news to the Black Dragon, a sharp blade suddenly fell from his head and stabbed towards his glabella.

Bai Mei was shocked and hurriedly dodged to the side. However, he did not know that the sword was only a feint. The real attacker suddenly jumped out from the shadow of the passageway on his left.

Black Dragon held a green-black sword in his hand. He was extremely fast and turned into a black shadow. In an instant, he arrived in front of Bai Mei.

Just now, he had covered up all his aura. Coupled with the chaotic power in the passageway, Bai Mei could not distinguish it and was instantly flustered.

Bai Mei could not dodge in time and was stabbed in the waist by the sword. At least he threw out a puppet and transformed into a clone to block in front of him to dodge the fatal blow and successfully escape.

Bai Mei gritted his teeth and looked at the place where he had landed just now. He realized that his good brother, Black Dragon, was looking at him with a sinister smile.

“Black Dragon, what are you doing?”

Black Dragon looked at him viciously and said proudly, “Why are you still asking me at this time? Can’t you tell?”

“Black Dragon, how could you do this to me? We’ve known each other for years. I…”

“You’re already poisoned by me. Stop talking.”