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nCrack!

nA shattering sound came from Kui Gang who was meditating as his cultivation soared.

nHe was now in the 8th layer of Profound Heaven Stage lifting up from the 7th.

nKui Lang lit up in joy, forever grateful for Zhuo Fan’s aid. His son took the pill and powered up just after some meditation.

nThat’s the 10th grade Heaven Reaching Pill for you, not just re-molding one’s body but increasing cultivation too.

nKui Gang let out a deep breath and his eyes flashed.

nThen he kneeled before Zhuo Fan and kowtowed again.

nWhile his dad had forced him the first time, this gesture came from the bottom of his heart. Now he knew what it meant to be reborn.

nThe simple act of lifting his hand contained unimaginable power, his meridians thrumming with Yuan Qi.

nEven though the increase was only one layer, his wide meridians translated it into a power increase of dozens of times.

nHe felt unstoppable and was certain he might never feel so amazing ever again.

nThe three bumps on his head were totally worth it, while Kui Lang laughed in joy.

nZhuo Fan glanced over and stated, “My work here is done. It’s time for me to hit the cemetery and mind my own training.”

nBut Yue Ling had a different opinion, “Wait, Steward Zhuo, please help Yue’er as well. Else she will forever be in the 6th layer of Profound Heaven Stage!”

n“Your point being?”

nZhuo Fan cocked an eyebrow, and spoke in an icy tone, “I came to save them and that’s what I did. As for how much, it’s all up to my whims. Since I don’t feel like it, I’ll leave it at that.”

nZhuo Fan snorted and walked away.

nYue Ling slumped to the ground in despair. Her begging eyes landed on Elder Yuan, to say a few words.

nBut Elder Yuan sighed and shook his head.

nGetting Zhuo Fan involved was already a miracle in itself. Opportunity comes knocking only once, it is best to treasure it.

nHe was annoyed and getting him to finish healing was nigh impossible.

nThe Four Scheming Demons resumed their creepy laughter, with Violent Demon getting delighted in other’s suffering, “Told you so. Steward Zhuo is petty to the core. You deserve it after getting on his bad side, hi-hi-hi…”

nYue Ling wallowed in remorse.

n“Wait!”

nThough Zhuo Fan’s step slowed, he did not turn around. Yue’er watched his back with a victimized face, “I would like to thank you first. And apologize, but I’m not begging you to help me. I’m satisfied with being able to keep my cultivation and not turning into a cripple. Yes, that’s it…”

nZhuo Fan paused for a second then kept walking.

nThe Four Scheming Demons jeered.

nDumb broad, no amount of pleading and begging will move Steward Zhuo. You’re barking at the wrong tree.

nKui Lang sighed at Yue’er’s fate. Yue Ling felt bitter at her sister’s mistreated look.

nShe’s just too damn pigheaded. When will she learn to be more flexible.

nEveryone sighed at Yue’er’s missed godsent opportunity. Oh, Four Scheming Demons were not included, still mocking in the background.

nBut soon, the four stopped and scratched their heads.

n“Boss, didn’t we forget something?” Sly Demon asked.

nViolent Demon nodded with a frown, “I have the same feeling that we’ve overlooked something. What were we doing again?”

n“Weren’t we talking about how after being around Steward Zhuo for so long we should get something out of the Luo clan’s share? Why only Li Jingtian and those other foggies get to have something and not us?” Scrooge Demon exclaimed.

nThe four nodded.

n“Yeah, that’s it. We gotta demand Heaven Reaching Pills from Steward Zhuo, ha-ha-ha… ugh…” Violent Demon’s laugh was short as they all shouted, “The Heaven Reaching Pill!”

nWhoosh~

nViolent Demon jumped at Kui Gang’s throat as he howled, “Our precious Heaven Reaching Pill! Damn brat, spit it out, now!”

nHis brothers came to help, pulling and shouting.

n“Executives, please, you’re choking him!” Kui Lang said to break them up, knowing he couldn’t do much else.

nThe Four Scheming Demons were freaky in temper and strength. They might very well take it out on him instead and wouldn’t stop till he was torn to pieces.

nWhile Kui Gang was gasping through the choke hold, he said, “Uncle Zhuo gave it to me. How can I spit it out? And there’s no way one pill is enough for the four of you. You’d be better off asking Uncle Zhuo.”

nThe four jerked to a halt and nodded to each other.

nWithout preamble, they shot after Zhuo Fan as trails of smoke.

nWith them gone, the people breathed easier.

nThose pygmies were outrageous, outlandish and impossible. Not only were their brains useless, but they were a ticking time bomb. It was only a matter of time before the four took their heads.

nJust how on earth did Steward Zhuo tame them? He really is a god…

nThe four caught onto Zhuo Fan who was just standing in the shadow of a tree.

nThey made a beeline for him.

nZhuo Fan grinned, “Took you long enough.”

n“Steward Zhuo was waiting for us?” Violent Demon laughed.

nZhuo Fan nodded, “I know your thoughts like it’s my second nature. I knew you were after my pills the minute you said healing the kids will need medicine.”

nWhoosh~

nAn azure glow shot for the four and Violent Demon caught the vial.

n“You might not have joined the final battle of Tianyu, but you’re on my side and I don’t skimp on my people.” Zhuo Fan crossed his arms, leaning on the tree, “In there, you have four Heaven Reaching Pills. Split them amongst yourselves.”

nGrinning, Violent Demon felt awkward though he had no shame putting the vial in his ring, “He-he-he, with Steward Zhuo as our boss, the way forward is limitless. We may be in the Demon Scheming Sect, but we’ll follow Steward Zhuo through hell and high water!”

n“Yep!” The brothers echoed, then turned their angry stare at Violent Demon, “Boss, Steward Zhuo told us to share so why are you hogging them. Take them out!”

nViolent Demon spoke with entitlement, “I am the boss, so of course I am the one to keep them.”

n“Bull**!” The other three pygmies raved, raining fists on him.

nZhuo Fan waved to stop them, “Sharing is for you to decide, but later. I need you to do something for me.”

n“We await your orders, Steward Zhuo!” The four cupped their hands the next second.

nZhuo Fan said, “As executives, there’s little information you have access to, but you should pick up clues about the elders from their actions. So keep an eye out for the slightest disturbance and report back. And more importantly, see if the elders intend to have Kui Lang and Yue Ling reinstated.”

n“Why do you ask, Steward Zhuo? You know that once someone is dumped in the Labor Office, coming out is almost impossible. There hasn’t been a pardon in centuries!” Violent Demon asked puzzled

nZhuo Fan smiled, “When Hu Mei’er went to the Labor Office, she taunted the two. Was it all just showing off and acting smug? She plotted against the juniors just to get to them. In short, help me keep an eye out. If they are to return and I have no choice but to do as Xie Wuyue said, then these two are my ticket into the inner sect. “

nThe Four Scheming Demons cupped their hands…

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