"All are mid-tier Azure energy." I had also learned the ranking system from Yao Yao. The seven colors of energy, with each color divided into three ranks: low, mid, and high. The eight demons, after their seals were broken and due to cultivating for four hundred years to reach human form, plus Yao Yao's enhancements, were configured with mid-tier Azure energy right from the start. As for Sha Wuji, who was produced earlier, he was now only at high-tier Azure energy, slightly stronger than them.
"That's not enough," Lin Xi said, waving her hand. "Don't underestimate that polar bear. Although it's Azure energy, its combat power is equivalent to Violet energy. We need at least one Violet energy level demon to contend with it."
"There's nothing we can do about that," I replied. "Wait, I do have a Violet energy demon on hand, but it hasn't developed combat power yet."
"Oh?" Lin Xi became interested. "Who is it? Why haven't I heard Xingyue mention it?"
"It's the crocodile demon I just took in yesterday in Jinling," I said.
"Didn't that crocodile demon die?" Lin Xi asked. She must have already known about the battle at Cuiping Mountain in Jinling.
"The great demon died, but her egg successfully hatched, and the hatchling is Violet energy. I don't quite understand the principle. Yao Yao said it's like the great crocodile demon transmitted her Violet energy to the egg before she died? Similar to Wuyazi passing his two hundred years of cultivation to Xuzhu?"
Lin Xi chuckled, apparently having read Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils as well. "Your analogy is quite fitting. Then I understand. Theoretically, it's possible. Where is she now?"
"In... the provincial capital," I said.
"We won't make it in time," Lin Xi checked her watch. "By the time she gets here, it'll be dark. After nightfall, the polar bear's combat power will be even greater. I don't want to risk it with a new demon."
I thought the same. Although Lu Qianxun was of a high rank, I hadn't seen any particular skills from her. Forget about martial arts, she hadn't even learned to give a light punch to the chest yet. If they were to transform into their animal forms and fight, her small gecko-like physique wouldn't even be enough for the polar bear to chew on!
Lin Xi sighed. "This matter needs further deliberation. I suggest you return to the provincial capital first."
"And you? Are you staying here?" I asked.
"I need to go to Changbai Mountain to see what the Mohe people are up to. What great demon is worth their full mobilization?"
"How will you get there? Do you need me to drive you?" I continued to be helpful; after all, she was an important figure!
Lin Xi chuckled. "Drive? It takes at least six or seven hours to drive from here to Changbai Mountain. I'll arrange for a helicopter to come. You two are on your own!"
"Then... farewell for now." I cupped my hands.
"Farewell!"
After Lin Xi spoke, she actually ran straight down the mountain. As expected of a Violet energy master, her speed down the mountain through the forest was incredibly fast, almost like rolling. She soon reached the vineyard, passed through it, and arrived on the lawn. At that moment, the roar of an engine was heard from the distant horizon. A minute later, a helicopter without any markings landed on the lawn, picking Lin Xi up.
After the helicopter flew away, the polar bear in the castle finally emerged!
I looked through the binoculars. The castle gate was too small. The creature that came out was in human form, looking groggy. It was wearing a silk velvet robe in a Russian style. The person was even more handsome than in the photos. If it weren't a demon, it would make a great actor—definitely. After all, these days, good looks are enough for actors; acting skills are not important.
Xelecha looked around and finally noticed the situation on the perimeter. He hurried towards a fallen guard.
I thought he was going to save his companion, but to my surprise, this fellow ran to the guard, knelt down, hugged the guard's neck, and started to bite.
"Oh, come on..." the fox demon couldn't stand it. "Let's go, let's go. That's not how you fight!"
I found it disgusting too. Why would the Mohe people raise such a creature? Aren't they afraid of burning themselves with fire?
Everyone left, retraced their steps up the mountain. The eagle demon was gone, and I couldn't get down. The snake demon transformed into a snake and used its tail as a seatbelt to coil around me, saying it was to assist, but it was really like an adult carrying a toddler who couldn't walk, bringing me down the cliff.
After removing the camouflage of branches and leaves from the car, we left Siping and returned to the Chen family in the provincial capital.
By the time we reached the villa, it was getting dark. Yao Yao was still on guard. I told her to go inside and rest, and let the demons take turns on duty.
The Chen family was still in the basement, which was fine. Their house had two basement levels, with space even larger than above ground, so they wouldn't be inconvenienced.