'These past few years, I've been living in Peacock Demon City, focusing on improving my Alchemy Skill and accumulating Energy for my panel.'
'I haven't had any extra Demon Stones coming in. Although I had a foundation of resources from the Elephant Demon and Cheng Mengying, I've used most of it up.'
'Besides, I'm not far from having enough Energy to break through to the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment!'
'If I can just get an extra score and give it one more push, then...'
'Qing Shijiu, Qing Si...'
'A Water Buffalo Demon at the Peak of the Ninth Level of Qi Refining!'
'Judging by their numbered names, this group of Tribulation Cultivators must be quite large. There should be a Foundation Establishment Great Demon in charge.'
'There might even be more than one!'
Xu Chang'an weighed his options, considering the potential gains, losses, and risks.
'Should I take a risk, play along, and try to profit from this situation?'
