Chapter 316: Arriving Late_2
Adding on a bit of peer pressure, the crowd agreed to the plan.
However, some demons remained cold or pretended to chant slogans but actually harbored thoughts of escaping at the first opportunity.
Fang Yu surveyed the whole scene and quickly spotted these dissenters.
A thought crossed his mind.
He gestured downward with his hand, silencing the crowd, and spoke slowly.
"However, this mission still poses great risks. I have decided to risk my life to fight against the Foolish Underworld, even if it means dying in battle! But I cannot decide everyone's fate... If anyone wishes to withdraw from this operation, you may stand out now, leave the inn, and seek your own survival. I will not interfere! However, from the moment you step out of the inn, you are no longer my subordinate, and from henceforth, you have no ties with me, Lord Blood Demon!"
With these words, he won another batch of adoring demons.
"Lord Blood Demon!!"
"Lord Blood Demon, say no more! If you ask us to strike east, we will never strike west!"
"Let's fight the humans of the Foolish Underworld!!"
"Kill!!!"
As the troop expanded, Fang Yu had less close contact with the lower-level demons, and their loyalty could not be too highly rated.
But today, a series of strategic moves significantly closed the gap between him and the grassroots demons.
In this harmonious and united atmosphere, a demon suddenly stood up.
[Garden Demon: 2888/2888.]
This demon was unfamiliar, probably a recent recruit.
Potentially strong, it was only a matter of time before he was promoted to a minor leader.
But at this moment, this newly joined Garden Demon clearly had different thoughts.
The Garden Demon didn't say anything but stood up, cupped his hands toward Fang Yu, and bowed.
Then, he leapt down from the second floor of the inn and strode toward the exit.
Clearly, he intended to withdraw from the plan to counter-attack the Foolish Underworld.
The other demons just reacted at this moment.
"How bold!"
"How dare you walk away!"
"Stay here!"
"Who's the blind idiot underling here?"
Enraged shouts from the demons filled the air, and those close to the door even blocked the door with their bodies, displaying ferocious faces, and without a word, they burst into Blood Mist, revealing their demon forms, faces contorted in menace!
[Pomelo Flower Demon: 905/905.]
[Sea Snake Demon: 854/854.]
Two demons, one in the form of a flower demon and the other in the form of a sea snake demon, had low values but were not small in size.
The Sea Snake Demon suddenly stretched out its long neck and breathed out a huge breath at the Garden Demon, stinking terribly.
Those two Poison Fangs seemed to be threatening, but to Fang Yu who could see the health values, their actions were almost laughable.
Both of you together aren't a match for him, yet you still get in his face.
And besides...
Fang Yu narrowed his eyes.
"Stop!"
The Garden Demon had already assumed a combat stance, forehead sweaty.
Unexpectedly, Fang Yu stopped him.
These two roadblocks were not hard to handle.
The real challenge was, if a fight broke out, he would face all the demons in the inn!
Just their collective spittle could kill him hundreds of times over.
But no matter how the Garden Demon thought it over, he felt that the plan to counter-attack the Foolish Underworld was certain death.
Unable to convince himself, he decided to take a risk.
After all, a person's name is like a shadow to a tree.
Lord Blood Demon himself had stated it was permissible to leave freely—surely he wouldn't go back on his word?
The Garden Demon looked back at Fang Yu.
Fang Yu waved his hand.
"Let him go."
Bie Huzi took a step forward, anxiously saying: "My lord?!"
Fang Yu glared at Bie Huzi and emphasized, "Let him go!"
"..." Bie Huzi fell silent.
The two demons at the door exchanged glances, gritted their teeth, stepped aside, and opened the door.
"...Thank you, Lord Blood Demon! Though I leave this door and we have no official ties, if you ever need me in the future, feel free to seek me out!"
The Garden Demon bowed to Fang Yu, then swiftly walked through the door and left the inn.
In the future? What future!
When I meet with the Foolish Underworld later, I'll have someone kill you!
"Lord, why..." Bie Huzi leaned in and asked in a low voice.
What Bie Huzi wanted to ask was also on the minds of many demons present.
But Fang Yu raised his hand to stop Bie Huzi from continuing and looked around with his gaze.
"Anyone else who wants to leave, take the chance now, you have ten breaths."
Hearing this, All Demons exchanged glances.
"Lord..."
As a demon stood up to say something, Fang Yu interrupted.
"Ten!"
The demon's face instantly changed.
"Nine!"
That demon leaped down from the third floor and rushed out of the inn in a flash, disappearing without a trace.
Following the previous example, the demons guarding the door did not try to stop anyone, only their disdain apparent in their eyes.
More demons also began leaving the inn, and by the time Fang Yu counted to 'one!', about thirty people had left.
Great, the smart ones have already left. I'll find a chance later to let the Foolish Underworld deal with them.
Those remaining are either easy to deceive or absolutely loyal. In any case, it's all about us now.
Facing the various puzzled expressions of the demons in the inn, Fang Yu smiled slightly.
"We are going to fight a desperate battle! Those timid demons are useless to us; they only hold us back. If it comes to a real fight with the Foolish Underworld, they wouldn't put in the effort and could endanger our lives instead."
Upon hearing this, some demons showed a hint of realization.
But it wasn't enough.
Fang Yu intensified his persuasion.
"What I need are heroes who charge forth undaunted, who find life in the face of death! Not cowards who cling to life!"
"And you, my friends. You are the true heroes! You are the followers I desire!"
The intelligent, independently thinking demons had all left.
Those remaining either admired Fang Yu or were easily swayed and not very bright.
Therefore, as soon as Fang Yu spoke, some demons started to cheer.
"Lord Blood Demon!"
"Lord Blood Demon is our hero!"
"Lord Blood Demon, lead us to victory in this battle!!"
Although their intelligence might be lower than average, their strength was considerable, making this group of demons quite useful as his core force.
Bang!!
Just then, the inn's door was slammed open.
A woman burst into the inn.
Seeing the frenzied scene, she was baffled, but quickly came to her senses.
"Diao Deyi, it's terrible! Something big happened!! The Red Moon Demon is dead!!!"
Fang Yu:...
All Demons:...
The atmosphere at the scene eerily froze.
The newcomer was none other than Che Linfang.
But her news was... somewhat outdated.
...
Longhua Gallery.
The five-story-tall Longhua Gallery is a famous antique shop on the nearby streets.
The owner is known for his generous and scholarly reputation, receiving everyone's praise.
But at the moment, the owner of Longhua Gallery was anxiously pulling at his beard.
He pulled out a table full of white hair, yet it seemed like he could never stop, anxiety evident in his repeated actions.
Red veins covered his eyeballs, and the gallery owner suddenly grabbed his deeply wrinkled old face, forcefully sliding his long nails across, tearing neat gashes across his cheeks.
Flesh tore and hung from the cheeks, the whole face seemingly about to split open from this single claw.
And just then...
Tap tap tap!
A rapid succession of footsteps hurried into the owner's room.
"Gallery Master..."
Before the person could finish speaking, the gallery master glared fiercely, bellowing in a hoarse voice.
"In this damn time, still Gallery Master! My life is on the line!!"