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Chapter 1296: Chapter 979: Venting Anger (Part 2)

The biggest difference between ordinary demon beasts and demon cultivators is the level of intelligence.

The Fish Demon, though powerful, still follows beastly instincts, simple-minded with developed limbs. It had no means to resist the illusionary technique and became disoriented while attempting to escape.

"Hoo!"

Yun Mo’s figure enlarged, flapping its wings with its claws diving straight towards the Fish Demon.

In the next second, the confused Fish Demon was grabbed and lifted off the ground, then released and slammed down hard!

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!" Icy blue feathered arrows shot out as the Fish Demon hit the sand heavily. It had nowhere to hide and was immediately struck by the electrified arrows, the huge fish body twitching and rolling its eyes.

Meanwhile, Hu Zhile’s colorful ribbons wrapped around the four people, dragging them down; the ground turned into sharp spikes, densely packed and waiting for Zhong Yinghui and his companions.

"You damn Fox Spirit, how dare you steal our prey? Are you tired of living?"

"Open your dog eyes wide and see clearly, this is Young Master Zhong. If you know what’s good for you, let us go quickly!"

"A word of advice, if you want to keep mixing in Carefree City, obediently let us go, kneel and hand over the Fish Demon, or you’ll be in big trouble!"

...

Seeing that the other side had released the Peak Demon Pill Realm aura, Zhong Yinghui and his companions, bound tightly and in a sorry state, were both anxious and afraid, yelling, trying to use authority to intimidate.

"Noisy." Hu Zhile waved her hand in the air, delivering a series of loud slaps evenly to the four captives’ faces.

She sneered, "Just because your surname is Zhong, does that make you superior? Does it give you the right to seize others’ prey at will? That Amphibious Fish Demon was found by us in the first place, and you, unruly, tried to seize it. Now, I’m simply treating you the way you treated us, and you’re panicked?"

Zhong Yinghui took a hard slap, his face swollen.

Having grown up pampered by his family and elder brother, he had never suffered such humiliation. He was seething but worried that in this remote wilderness, if they decided to kill him, his life would be over.

A wise man knows when to retreat. Survive first, and then when back in Carefree City... Humph! They would surely learn the might of Young Master Zhong!

With this in mind, Zhong Yinghui kicked his servant, signaling them not to provoke the other side further. In a softened tone, he said, "Miss, my servants are ignorant, please don’t take it to heart.

It was indeed wrong of us to try to take your prey, not recognizing a formidable Peak Demon Pill Realm Great Cultivator. My sincere apologies, please, have mercy and let us go.

No matter what, the Amphibious Fish Demon is still yours; we suffered no loss. Seeing as we helped fight for half a day to no avail, please release us. Next time we see you, we will steer clear without offending again!"

"Release you?" Hu Zhile, shrewd and cunning, seeing through his intentions, laughed, "You’ve got it all planned out. Today, I caught you red-handed and must go to Carefree City to seek justice!"

Hearing that she indeed dared not kill randomly and intended to resolve the matter in town, Zhong Yinghui was secretly delighted.

Ha-ha, once in my territory you will know, justice? What I say goes!

With malicious thoughts brewing, the four of them didn’t cause any more trouble.

On the other side, Yun Mo skillfully extracted the demon core and stored the Fish Demon’s body, stepping forward to assist Hu Zhile in escorting the repeat offenders.

As they neared Carefree City and saw more Demon Cultivators around, Hu Zhile gave Yun Mo a cunning glance.

The latter obeyed the signal, immediately pulling out a Copper Gong from the Storage Bag, banging it loudly, and shouted, "Come look and see, this rascal’s name is Zhong Yinghui.

Relying on his brother Zhong Yinggui’s influence, he openly seized our prey. The entire incident is recorded on a Memory Stone, evidence conclusive. Today, the Commerce Association must give us an explanation! Anyone else who had their prey seized by him, join us in complaining to the Commerce Association!"

The Copper Gong’s sound attracted the attention of all the nearby Demon Cultivators.

"Zhong Yinggui? Isn’t that the Commerce Association President? Daring to stir trouble like this?"

"Pah! It’s that bastard Zhong Yinghui again. Last time he took the Shadow Beast we chased for two days, utterly hateful!"

"Quick, let’s go watch the fun!"

"We too had prey taken, but Zhong Yinggui is notoriously protective. If one wants to keep living in Carefree City, one must swallow the grievance."

"It doesn’t stop us from watching the scene. Hopefully, this time they’ve kicked an iron plate and can teach these brothers a lesson."

"Difficult, unless it can be reported to the City Lord, making a big fuss, otherwise it will still be suppressed. Last month it even cost lives, two mercenaries died, and he is still doing well..."

......

Zhong Yinghui never dreamt that this Fox Spirit would beat drums and draw a crowd!

From childhood to now, when had he ever suffered such disgrace?

Nevertheless, fearing for his life earlier, his Storage Bag and Magical Treasures were taken, leaving him unable to break free from the colorful ribbons, bound, half of his face swollen, enduring the pointing and whispering of onlookers.

"You damn wait till my brother arrives, I’ll have you both flayed and hung on the city wall for display!" He shivered with rage, teeth gnashing, contemplating how to exact revenge on the Fox Spirit to quell his wrath.

Amid the clamor, Yun Mo led the way, banged the gong and proclaimed the crime loudly.

Hu Zhile, meanwhile, dragged the colorful ribbons, heading straight for Carefree City’s Teleportation Array.

The Demon Realm Alliance’s Vice Alliance Hierarch, Du Li, got beaten four times a day, all for not minding the hassle to come lead the way. After dealing with the Fish Demon and Zhong Yinghui’s group, it was just in time for the appointment. She couldn’t keep Alliance Leader Du waiting, therefore coming to find him first before seeking justification at the Commerce Association.

"What’s all this commotion?" As Du Li just teleported over, he heard the copper gong banging, and a somewhat familiar voice was talking about "forcibly taking prey".

He looked closely and realized it was Miss Hu and that Ice-winged Eagle named Yun Mo.

Upon listening to Yun Mo’s accusations and the hushed discussions of the surrounding Demon Cultivators, he immediately understood that some clueless individuals had dared bully one of Mr. Jiang’s subordinates.

"In any city with a Teleportation Array for demon beasts and a hunting industry, the first rule is no seizing others’ prey. Carefree City has operated for so many years, and there are still demon cultivators who dare violate? Are they not afraid of harsh punishment?" Du Li listened angrily; hunting demon beasts has always adhered to fairness and justice.

If private snatching were allowed, crafty individuals would wait for others to exhaust the demon beasts to near death and then swoop in to take advantage. Wouldn’t that cause complete disorder?

Without rules, nothing can be accomplished. Other places might be fine, but in cities centered on demon beast hunting, maintaining rule integrity is paramount.

"Harsh punishment? Who do you think you are, daring to speak to me this way!" Zhong Yinghui, his head buzzing with anger, finally entered the city, his territory.

Confident they wouldn’t dare kill inside the city, he glanced up at Du Li, who was exchanging pleasantries with the Fox Spirit, sneered, "Are you with them?

Ha! If you know what’s good for you, let me go at once. As soon as I entered the city, spies went to inform the Commerce Association President—who is my brother! When he arrives with his troops and sees my grievances, he will surely have you all killed!"

Hu Zhile smiled slightly and said, "Sorry to have kept you waiting, originally should have returned long ago. But it was hard to catch up to an Amphibious Fish Demon, and as Yun Mo and I were battling it, we were forcefully robbed by the Commerce Association President’s brother and his group, thus delaying and causing us to run late.

Let me take you there first, then I’ll bring this rascal to the Commerce Association to seek justice.

One cannot break city rules just because it’s the President’s younger brother. Letting him continue his arrogance will ruin Carefree City’s good name."

She intentionally did not mention Du Li’s identity.

As expected, the spoiled Zhong Yinghui only knew that once in Carefree City, his brother could shield him, paying no mind, and was oblivious to the simmering anger in Du Li’s calm eyes.

Though bound, he still called out arrogantly, "Old thing, quickly handle this wench, or when my brother arrives, it’ll be too late to beg for mercy!

He dotes on me the most, never mind taking any prey he fancies or even a pretty girl or killing mercenaries; it’s but a word from him. Since you haven’t made a move, I’ll spare you the argument, properly release me and kneel to beg for forgiveness, I might spare your life. Otherwise..."

He chuckled coldly, rolling his eyes to signal the other to see the city wall above, "Two days ago, someone bumped into me without watching, dirtying my cherished Magical Robe. My brother saw my displeasure and accused him of theft, skinned and hung him on the city wall for public display; do you want the same fate?"