The whole family went mad, but the junior sister turned the tables and her luck soared.

The cubs were completely bewildered by Bai Wu's words.

Before they took human form, they played and frolicked with their fellow tribesmen, practicing real combat skills, like chokeholds.

Not to mention that some of their races have an unusual sense of smell compared to ordinary demons, and some of them are winged races that can fly and have a panoramic view, so the concept of "hide-and-seek" simply doesn't exist for them.

Wen Fuyue was also puzzled. He knew about hide-and-seek in the human world, but he didn't know what the rules were for hide-and-seek in the demon world.

It's not going to be the kind of hide-and-seek game where you find the other person and then have a life-or-death duel, is it?

Bai Wu coughed lightly and explained, "I also did not expect what happened during this post-ritual ceremony."

"You have all seen the situation at Ziya Blood Abyss. It is no longer suitable to hold the post-ritual ceremony there."

"Moreover, the casualties in this post-ritual sacrifice were so heavy that it is really not advisable to continue the internal strife."

"Of course, the remedial plan for the post-sacrifice that I proposed is entirely voluntary. Fellow Daoists who do not wish to participate may leave on their own."

Li Ji then passed the message to Bai Wu: "Fellow Daoist Bai, tell me about the new rules for the post-ritual sacrifice."

"This game of hide-and-seek is indeed quite novel."

Bai Wu said, "The original rules of hide-and-seek were that one person was randomly chosen as the 'it,' while the others hid..."

The cubs immediately became eager to try, each wanting to be a catcher.

Others eagerly asked, "If someone tries to capture me, but they can't beat me, can I capture them instead?"

"Yes, why hide? If there's only one person to arrest him, we have more people, so we can work together to catch him first."

Bai Wu immediately facepalmed, feeling like this game was unplayable.

Bai Ruo mediated, saying, "Let's split into two groups, with a half-hour limit."

"While the first group hides, the second group makes the arrests. The time limit is half an hour. Once the time is up, the attackers and defenders switch roles."

"Companions are allowed to help each other and can transform into their original forms. The location will be the inner city of Qingqiu."

As for the prize...

Bai Ruo looked at the great demons, who naturally wouldn't care about such a small amount of food, nor were they willing to admit defeat.

Of course, some powerful demons who were at a disadvantage raised objections: "I think this method is somewhat unfair. Some demons have a keen sense of smell, and your fox clan is naturally good at illusions."

"The location is in the inner city, where foxes are everywhere."

If the people of Qingqiu were to revert to their original forms and disappear into a group of foxes, wouldn't that provide natural cover?

Bai Wu said, "Then let's go to the outer city of Qingqiu."

"As for the rest, you don't need to worry. I will make arrangements to ensure fairness and impartiality."

The normal post-ritual ceremony lasts seven days, but their game of hide-and-seek couldn't possibly last seven days, so it was set for one night.

Just as the festival ended, Qingqiu was still immersed in the afterglow of the celebration, lively and joyous, with plenty of space for the cubs to play.

Although Bai Wu's plan was somewhat unsatisfactory, the appearance of Zhulong made these great demons' minds unsettled, and they didn't have time to worry about it too much.

As night fell, Yun Yici and her group were invited to visit the place where the divine tree was located.

Other powerful demons and the cubs participating in this event were also present.

Looking around, Yun Yici noticed that there were only twelve people left on the field. This likely included the cubs who had been eliminated in the Ziya Blood Abyss, as well as those cubs who had lost their elders.

Besides the five of them, the rest were all familiar faces: Xing Yu, Hua Yi, Shi Yan, and Ci Ying were all there, while the other three were people they didn't recognize.

Among the three people they didn't recognize, a young man stepped forward and greeted them with a smile: "I am the one chosen for this post-sacrifice ceremony at Qingqiu."

"My name is Bai tide."

"I originally thought that if I encountered Ziya Xueyuan, I would join forces with you, but you are very strong and probably don't need my help."

Bai tide took the initiative. Xing Yuhua and Yi, as well as Yun Yici, all knew each other. Ci Ying's expression was indifferent.

Shi Yan took a deep breath and stormed up to Yun Yici and her group: "I heard from my father that you were the ones who ambushed me in the Ziya Blood Abyss?"

Poor Shi Yan was knocked unconscious by Xing Yu and didn't realize what had happened until he woke up. He thought his good brother had betrayed him for the sake of a woman and had helped Xing Yu to plot against him.

It wasn't until after I got out that I found out exactly what had happened.

Yun Yici said, "The post-sacrifice ceremony is the post-sacrifice ceremony. The rules stated before it started that methods don't matter. You're allowed to take from others, but we're not allowed to take from you?"

Shi Yan was instantly speechless, his face turning red: "Then you guys! You even coaxed me into saying those truthful things!"

"And who is that kid who impersonated Hua Yi?"

They lied to him and said it was fair competition—what kind of competition is that?!

Yun Yici exclaimed "Ah!" as if she had just realized something, and patted Shi Yan on the shoulder: "Young people having crushes on each other is no big deal."

Shi Yan nearly bit his tongue, glaring at Yun Yici and the others: "You can't tell those things to anyone else!"

The emperor glanced at him and said, "Your elders have all told you how foolish you were. Didn't you ever consider that other great demons also heard what you said?"

In other words, Shi Yan's threats against them were useless; he had already revealed his true intentions to everyone.

Upon being pointed at by the Emperor's decree, Shi Yan's expression immediately changed, and he scurried back to his original position as if his backside was on fire.

Shi Yan's embarrassment didn't last long before Bai Wu and Bai Ruo arrived.

Bai Ruo said, "This sacrificial ceremony will end at dawn. If the difference between the two sides is more than three people, then we will regroup."

"Furthermore, the fighting should be moderate and must not harm my outer city residents."

Let's divide into groups first.

As soon as Bai Ruo finished speaking, she pointed her staff and twelve white light spots appeared in the void.

Yun Yici knew that the five of them would inevitably be separated, so she randomly grabbed a spot of light.

After all twelve people had taken the light spot, they discovered that inside the light spot was a round, transparent jade bead, with a traditional Chinese character suspended inside the bead.

Bai Ruo said, "Odd numbers will be in one group, and even numbers will be in two groups. Is that alright?"

Yun Yici held the number five, so she was in the first group, the one that hid first.

She glanced at Di Zhao and the others again. Di Zhao was six, Mu Yunjian was ten, and Rong Xuan was two.

Yun Yici suddenly had a bad feeling. Could it be that she had become enemies with everyone?

Fortunately, Ning Tinglan handed her the beads in her hand and said, "Junior sister, don't worry, I am Eleven."

Bai Ruo then said, "Those who draw an even number should wait here for the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn; those who draw an odd number can go and hide first."

As soon as the odd-numbered people stepped out of the line, Yun Yici saw that besides herself and Ning Tinglan, the other four were Xing Yu, Hua Yi, Bai tide, and a female demon cultivator she didn't recognize.

The six exchanged glances and were about to head towards the outer city when they saw Bai Ruo form a formation with her hands. Their feet moved in a formation, and in the blink of an eye, they arrived at the outer city.

The sudden appearance of the six people on the bustling outer city streets did not cause much of a commotion.

The demon cultivators coming and going were numerous, and Bai tide smiled and said, "Then I'll go hide."