Urban Demon Refining System

"Ding! The mission to track down the mysterious Ninth Master is complete! Please check!" Shortly after the Dragon Girl's mission popped up, a new notification sound rang out.

"Mission: Track down the mysterious Ninth Master. After investigation, it can be basically confirmed that the Ninth Master is the Nine-Headed Prince Consort. Please deliver the information to the Mirror Master Qin Xuren to claim your reward."

"The mission was actually completed?" Zhao Baichuan subconsciously looked up at Xiao Yang and Hei Tou. Sure enough, both of them showed the same look of shock in their eyes. They never expected that Ninth Master was actually the Nine-Headed Insect!

“This…” Even Hei Tou, who had been calm all along, couldn’t help but show a hesitant look. He couldn’t help but turn his gaze to Xiao Yang. As Qin Lao’s granddaughter, she was quite important.

"I wonder what benefits Princess Ao Qing can promise us? With the Nine-Headed Insect's strength, a cup of pearl tea is far from enough!" Xiao Yang said with a smile. Although he sympathized with Ao Qing's experience, she was, after all, the nominal commander of the team. The Nine-Headed Insect's strength was unfathomable, and even with its strength greatly diminished, it was not something they could fight against. She had to be responsible for the well-being of the entire team.

"Hehe, Miss Xiao is indeed straightforward. I won't beat around the bush either. As long as you help me get rid of the Nine-Headed Worm, I'm willing to give up the Nine-Leaf Lingzhi Grass left behind by my elder sister!" As she said this, a trace of sadness flashed in Ao Qing's eyes. It was because of this Nine-Leaf Lingzhi Grass that her family was destroyed.

"Nine-leaf Ganoderma lucidum?!" Xiao Yang was stunned for a moment. "Wasn't that destroyed?" When the Bibo Pool Dragon Palace was destroyed, the nine-leaf Ganoderma lucidum was also buried with it.

"Hehe! Let's not talk about this anymore. Anyway, the Nine-Leaf Lingzhi Grass is right in my hands. If you don't believe me, take a look!" Ao Qing didn't seem to want to talk about the spirit grass. Instead, she flipped her hand and took out a seashell. "Here, the Nine-Leaf Lingzhi Grass is inside." As she spoke, she threw the seashell at Xiao Yang.

“This…” Xiao Yang subconsciously opened the shell, and sure enough, something resembling a Ganoderma lucidum lay quietly inside. “Shennong Illustrated Compendium! Scan!”

"Ding! Nine-Leaf Lingzhi Grass Found!" The information about the Lingzhi was quickly relayed.

"Nine-Leaf Lingzhi Grass, a Heavenly Grade Herb, was a celestial herb planted in front of the Great Luo Lingxiao Palace of the Queen Mother of the West. It was later stolen into the mortal world by Princess Wansheng, and became tainted by the dust of the mortal world, losing its former glory. It has the effect of nourishing treasures and bringing the dead back to life and healing flesh and bones!"

"It really is the Nine-Leaf Ganoderma!" Xiao Yang subconsciously glanced at the black-haired man beside him, and his slightly stiff right leg seemed to suddenly unlock the door to his memories. "I promise you!"

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“The Jade Pool Dragon Palace has long since fallen into ruins. The water mansion where the Nine-Headed Insect is hiding is a secret chamber left by my father.” Ao Qing pointed to a map made of aquatic plants and said, “This secret chamber has two passages, one of which I happen to have in my hands! Your task is to find the place where the Nine-Headed Insect is healing and place this thing within ten meters of it.” Ao Qing took out a small white bottle and handed it to Xiao Yang.

"What is this?" Xiao Yang took the small bottle and examined it; it seemed to contain liquid.

"This is a fragrant liquid that can release inner demons. Ordinary people will not be affected after smelling it, but for a great demon like the Nine-Headed Insect with thousands of years of cultivation, this thing is undoubtedly a poison!"

“The Nine-Headed Insect is an ancient demon with keen senses. Your Highness, are you kidding me, letting us get within ten meters of him?” Blackhead said to Ao Qing.

“You don’t need to worry about that. That nine-headed worm has been suppressed for hundreds of years and is no longer in its former state. Moreover, I will send helpers to assist you this time. Even if you are discovered, you will be able to escape unscathed. Come out, little ones!” Ao Qing clapped his hands, and in a moment, three aquatic creatures of different shapes appeared in front of everyone.

"This is Shrimp Seven, skilled in attack, and the vanguard of this operation!" Ao Qing said, pointing to a humanoid shrimp-like monster on the left.

"Glug!" Shrimp Seven spat out a string of bubbles as a response.

"This is Crab Eight, skilled in defense, and can serve as a meat shield in the team!" The monster in the middle was a large crab covered in steel armor. Upon hearing Ao Qing's introduction, it couldn't help but wave its huge pincers. Judging from its appearance alone, Crab Eight was much more imposing than Shrimp Seven.

As for the last one, he was a bit special, because before Ao Qing could introduce him, he spoke first: "I am Wu Shuang, Prime Minister of Xiao Bi Bo Tan. Please give me your guidance, sirs." This Wu Shuang is the turtle prime minister who often appears in Journey to the West. It seems that this guy has lived for quite a few years. His beard is already white, and his turtle shell is covered with green moss. He looks very weathered.

"Prime Minister Wu is a key minister of my Little Jade Wave Pool Dragon Palace. He has been assisting me since my father's generation and knows everything about Jade Wave Pool. With him as your guide this time, you can rest assured!"

"It seems that Ao Qing is very determined! He even sent out such an old turtle prime minister!" Zhao Baichuan thought to himself. As the saying goes, "An old man in the family is a treasure." Ao Qing was able to survive in this Little Green Wave Pool, and this old turtle probably contributed a lot.

Seeing that Ao Qing had sent out the Turtle Prime Minister, Xiao Yang and Hei Tou naturally had no objections. With the addition of such a living map, the chances of success for this operation had greatly increased.

The three humans and three demons had now met, and then, led by Ao Qing, they entered the secret passage leading to the Bibo Pool's secret chamber.

The secret passage was actually inside the shipwreck. The entrance was small, only wide enough for one person to pass through. As the vanguard, Xia Qi naturally went in first, followed by Hei Tou, then Xie Ba, then Turtle Prime Minister and Xiao Yang. Zhao Baichuan was the weakest and was placed last.

"Illustrated guide! Scan!" The secret passage was very long, and after walking for quite a while, the group still couldn't find the exit. Unable to bear the boredom any longer, Zhao Baichuan turned his attention to his new teammates. He was very curious about what they were!

Soon, information from Shrimp Seven and Crab Eight came back.

Shrimp Soldiers: Water-type monsters, belonging to the spirit category, are the most common soldiers in the Dragon Palace. They are generally used to guard the passage leading to the Dragon Palace, and sometimes they are also used as spies to gather information about the outside world.

Crab General: A water-type monster, belonging to the spirit category. It is the most common soldier in the Dragon Palace, generally used to guard the passage leading to the Dragon Palace, and is the most loyal guard by the Dragon King's side.

"So these shrimp soldiers and crab generals are actually demons. I wonder if the Turtle Prime Minister is the same?" Zhao Baichuan thought to himself, secretly pointing his phone at Wu Shuang.

"Ding! Target is a demon player, scan invalid!" A sinister female voice, devoid of any emotion, rang out.