Chapter 2393 - 2398: Recruitment and Seclusion

Chapter 2393: Chapter 2398: Recruitment and Seclusion

"Hmm, I think I understand."

Xia Liu nodded. Such a significant matter, being in the Demon Domain, and once promised to the Demon Emperor Hentian.

Xia Liu couldn’t bear to refuse.

"Young friend need not worry about safety. If it truly can’t be sustained, this old man also won’t demand continued fighting. When it’s time to retreat to save our lives, we must withdraw."

To dispel Xia Liu’s doubts, Duan Tian explained the matter thoroughly.

An additional strength means an extra guarantee.

Even if the Demon Domain territory cannot truly be defended, then we can only abandon the pawn to save the king.

Compared to the territory and Demon Lord powerhouses, the latter is much more rare.

Territory issues, unless there are extraordinarily strong beings on the Demon Beast side, otherwise the Demon Domain can still reclaim lost Domains in the future.

"Yes, City Lord, rest assured. Once the Beast Tide surges, I, Xia, will definitely stand with you at the front of the city."

Xia Liu promised.

"Good! Indeed a fourth-rank Demon Lord powerhouse! Such magnanimity, I thank you on behalf of Demon Hunter City and everyone in the Ming River Realm!"

Duan Tian didn’t expect that Xia Liu, an outsider cultivator, would be so open-minded.

A friend worth making.

"City Lord, stop joking. Compared to you, I, Xia, still have much to learn."

An eighth-rank Demon Lord, enough to prove Duan Tian’s status in the Demon Domain.

He must be residing in the Great Thousand Realms to guard this Domain.

Otherwise, he would’ve long gone to the Demon God Kingdom.

That’s where the true powerhouses belong.

Just like the Central Continent of the Cultivation Realm.

Countless powerhouses fight fiercely to land upon it.

For honor and for better cultivation resources.

"Haha! Let’s look out for each other in the future. In a few days, there might be a meeting. If needed, I’ll send someone to inform you, young friend."

"As long as it’s the City Lord speaking, I, Xia, will definitely attend as promised."

Just as the two were about to say more.

Lan Lianxue returned carrying a few jars of wine.

"Leader, there are no delicacies, only demon wine."

"Hmm, it’s already enough. Young friend, I’ll drink first."

Duan Tian waved his hand, a jar of demon wine flew into his hand, and in one breath, he drank it all in front of Xia Liu and Lan Lianxue.

"Young friend! I look forward to the day we stand side by side!"

After saying this, Duan Tian’s figure gradually blurred.

Soon, within a thousand miles, there was no trace of his energy.

"Leader! Who was that elder just now?"

Lan Lianxue hadn’t had the chance to thank him, and she felt a bit regretful inside.

"Demon Lord Duan Tian."

"Indeed a Demon Lord powerhouse!"

The elder’s cultivation had long been within Lan Lianxue’s expectations.

But in her memory, there seemed to be no information about Demon Lord Duan Tian.

Yet she felt the name sounded familiar.

"Hmm."

"By the way, Leader, do you know this elder?"

If Xia Liu knew Duan Tian, it indicates that Xia Liu’s background is surely terrifying.

"Just met today."

"Alright, next time there’s a chance, I must personally thank that elder for saving my life."

"He will sense your sincerity. You’ve consumed quite a lot today too; go meditate and recover."

Heeding Xia Liu’s advice, Lan Lianxue returned to her room to continue her cultivation.

She could sense her significant improvement.

Especially in strength and courage.

Previously, she wouldn’t dare face a Demon Infant Late Stage cultivator directly.

But today she dared!

And she achieved quite a success!

She initially thought the sword qi that pierced Gao Wei might have been Xia Liu’s doing.

Later, the appearance of Demon Lord Duan Tian disrupted her thoughts.

Until now, she’d only seen Xia Liu’s extraordinary movement technique.

And the ability to form formations.

She truly couldn’t fathom where Xia Liu’s foundation lay.

She asked Xia Liu during boring times.

The result always received evasive answers.

However, she believes that continued interaction.

Xia Liu will eventually reveal himself.

On the third day after Duan Tian pulled Xia Liu in.

Demon Hunter City reported possible appearances of High-Rank Demon Beasts.

Lan Lianxue quickly communicated this news to Xia Liu.

At night, Lan Lianxue kept observing Xia Liu.

But he never left his room.

Because of the restriction in Xia Liu’s room, she couldn’t explore inside.

She didn’t dare open the door.

What if Xia Liu was cultivating or something unclothed.

What if his demon nature exploded and knocked her down.

A series of possibilities appeared in Lan Lianxue’s mind.

This made her not dare to step in, only hiding in the dark to watch.

Until the day broke, she went to knock on Xia Liu’s room door.

Because she really wanted to know Xia Liu’s background.

Every time she told him news of High-Rank Demon Beast activity.

He always remained calm.

Yet he was calm, but the next day news spread of a High-Rank Demon Beast being killed.

Another matter.

That day, when she was locked in a circle by him.

He suddenly left for a while.

Upon returning, he didn’t mention anything else.

Returning to the Mercenary Corps not long after, Gao Wei surprisingly came to provoke.

Lately, within Demon Hunter City, the news spread by Gao Wei was widely circulated.

Claiming a mysterious beast hunter saved him.

Based on the timing Xia Liu left, coupled with Gao Wei’s rescue by the mysterious hunter.

Lan Lianxue believed that this mysterious hunter might be Xia Liu!

After knocking for a while, Xia Liu did not respond.

To verify her suspicions, Lan Lianxue gently pushed open the room door.

Next, her eyes couldn’t look away.

Inside the room, Xia Liu was bare-chested, confused as he met her gaze.

"Lianxue, what is it?"

"Leader! Sorry! I thought you hadn’t woken up, so I rudely pushed the door."

"It’s alright. You’ve never been this flustered; did something happen?"

"Uhh, about the Medicine Garden, I’ll discuss with the leader later."

Saying this, Lan Lianxue quickly closed the door and left.

It shouldn’t be; last night, she informed Xia Liu of the news.

Could it be he didn’t go to kill High-Rank Demon Beasts?

Thinking, Lan Lianxue left the Mercenary Corps and headed to the city center.

"This girl is sharp; she suspected me."

Xia Liu guessed Lan Lianxue’s thoughts.

Last night, she had been watching him from the shadows.

When he swiftly went to the Nether Land to kill demon beasts, Xia Liu set up a formation, preventing her from entering.

Unexpectedly, after he withdrew the formation in the morning, she pushed the door immediately.

Dealing with his clothes smeared with demon beast blood, Xia Liu smiled bitterly.

Perhaps just as Duan Tian said.

The Beast Tide is about to arrive.

Last night, he encountered a formidable enemy comparable to Demon Lord rank seven, along with several demon beasts of Demon Lord rank five strength.

There were six in total.

According to Duan Tian’s words.

In ordinary times, seeing one or two all year round was already fortunate.

Now it is the eve of the Beast Tide!

Be it Beast Tide or War God, Xia Liu never feared.

Recently, he had prepared thoroughly.

It’s suitable to go into seclusion and attempt to enhance physical strength.

Counting thirty demon cores and five bottles of high-rank essence liquid in his storage ring, Xia Liu felt immensely confident.

He will surely enter Demon Lord rank five!