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

The news Xingyu brought was of great importance, but when Yun Yici and the others went to look for Wen Fuyue, they found nothing.

After asking Li Shao, who had stayed in the palace, they learned that Wen Fuyue and Li Ji had not returned last night either.

Yun Yici asked in bewilderment, "Could it be that the great demons are holding some kind of banquet after the post-ritual ceremony, and that's why they invited Master and Senior Li Ji to go together?"

Just as everyone was guessing, Wen Fuyue and Li Ji returned.

Seeing that the two looked neither worried nor happy, the crowd couldn't guess what was going on.

Seeing that her disciples were safe and sound, Wen Fuyue calmly smiled at them and said, "It's good that you're back."

Rong Xuan: "Master, why did you and Senior Li Ji return later than us?"

Li Ji calmly replied, "Bai Wu has something to say to us."

Yun Yici and the others exchanged glances, but Rong Xuan stepped forward and said, "We also have something to say."

"Furthermore, we may need to call over Senior Mingwu, Senior Shen, and Wannian together."

It's highly likely that Shen Huaichuan and the other two will return to the human realm with them, so Hu Zheng should inform them about their plan to ambush them.

Li Shao was very perceptive. Seeing that the imperial edict also conveyed this meaning, he quickly replied, "I will go and invite them over."

While Li Shao went to fetch someone, Wen Fuyue hesitated for a moment, then said, "Come in and sit down to talk."

Upon entering the main hall, they waved away the fox-woman who was serving them, and everyone took their seats.

Wen Fuyue spoke first: "Actually, the reason why Fellow Daoist Bai Wu invited us last night was about the Hu Zheng clan and their origins over ten thousand years."

Yun Yici and the others were startled, then realized that if Xing Yu could get the news, it was not surprising that Bai Wu, as the Demon King of Qingqiu, would also know about Hu Zheng.

As for Wan Nian's background, everyone was very curious.

However, with the threat of the Tiger Crimson in front of them, they had no choice but to put aside their past for the time being.

Yun Yici said, "What we want to talk about is also about the Tiger-Zheng clan."

"Last night we played and frolicked with the little demon cultivators all night. When we were about to leave, someone told us that the Tiger Clan was plotting to ambush and kill us on our way back."

To protect Xingyu, Yun Yici omitted her name.

Just then, Li Shao arrived at the palace gate with Shen Huaichuan and the other two, and overheard the end of Yun Yici's words.

"Ambush us? Why?"

The one who asked the question was Mingwu, who was unaware of the conflict between Muyunjian and the Huzheng clan, and his plain face still showed some confusion.

Shen Huaichuan knew the reason. If he hadn't lost his power, he alone would have been enough to handle the mere Tiger Clan.

But now that he has become a powerless mortal, his words are hardly convincing.

After Mingwu and the other two sat down, Li Ji explained why Hu Zheng was hostile towards them.

However, Wen Fuyue said, "The Qingqiu demon envoy intervened immediately upon receiving the news, and Hu Zheng also said that it was an impulsive act by a small number of people."

Knowing the nature of demons well, Li Ji added from the side, "I will send you back."

"If necessary, I will ask Bai Wu for help."

Mingwu also said, "I have been in the demon realm for a long time. I am afraid I will have to rely on the help of you fellow Daoists to return to the human realm. I am willing to do my part then."

Yun Yici said, "There is no such thing as a thousand days of guarding against thieves, only a thousand days of being a thief. Since we are worried that Hu Zheng will break his promise, we can also fight back."

"It would be best if we could live in peace. If they dare to come, we'll make sure they never leave."

After some discussion, the group came up with quite a few plans, and Ning Tinglan decided not to suppress her cultivation level any longer and wait until she returned to the human realm to form her core.

He planned to use the Qingqiu region to form his core in the next few days, and also to consolidate his cultivation level.

Rong Xuan planned to combine the illusion techniques of demon cultivators to further refine his human puppet appearance.

At that time, these puppets can take their place to lure out the demon cultivators of the Tiger Crimson.

Mu Yunjian... He had been following Wen Fuyue to cultivate swordsmanship, and everyone had almost forgotten that he was a demon cultivator.

The cultivation levels of demon cultivators and human cultivators are different. Mu Yunjian has already successfully transformed into human form, and the next step for him to advance is to reach the Soul Condensation Realm.

This is inextricably linked to enhancing his demonic talent.

In other words, the power of words!

However, this talent sounds incredible, but its actual use is quite limited; otherwise, the Evil Demon Clan wouldn't have been eaten.

Yun Yici only realized this at this moment: "No wonder when Senior Brother Mu first met me, he kept telling me to go to sleep."

Upon hearing Yun Yici's words, Rong Xuan and Ning Tinglan immediately showed strange expressions.

Mu Yunjian hurriedly explained, "No, when I transformed into my original form, I didn't know my junior sister yet, and I didn't intend to control her."

Demon cultivators differ from human cultivators; in addition to their five elements attributes, they also possess innate talents.

The five elements attributes of demon cultivators correspond to the five elements spiritual roots of human cultivators.

The difference is that the spiritual roots cultivated by humans can be good or bad, such as mixed spiritual roots, multiple spiritual roots, mutually restraining dual spiritual roots, single spiritual roots, or even mutated spiritual roots.

Demon cultivators have a single attribute, and it is almost impossible for them to have multiple attributes. In contrast, it is also rare for them to have mutated spiritual roots.

However, this does not mean that all demon cultivators are geniuses like human cultivators with a single spiritual root.

Their race largely determines their potential.

Returning to the matter of talent, every demon cultivator possesses one of the five elements, but not everyone necessarily has a talent.

For example, the illusion magic of the fox clan is a kind of talent.

There is also the imperial edict that can summon hundreds of birds, and the independent space within the fire that the candle can see.

So-called talent is the innate ability bestowed upon us by heaven.

The power of words in the twilight is also a kind of talent.

He just didn't use it much, and everyone overlooked this point.

Mu Yunjian clenched his fist slightly, recalling his mother's teachings from his childhood: "The most important thing about the power of words is the object on which the power of words is applied."

“Using it against someone stronger than yourself, or against an irreversible time of day, could backfire.”

"Moreover, in order to use this talent, one must accumulate the power of speech, cultivate good speech, and refrain from speaking carelessly in daily life."

He hardly ever used this talent, except when he was imprisoned in the mansion by his nominal father, where he successfully used it to bewitch a few mortal servants to bring him food.

The reason why the rumored demon only tells lies is actually to humiliate the demon.

—If one possesses the power of words, then what is spoken will come true, and falsehoods will become truth.

But despite their exceptional talent, it's utterly useless.

Right now, Li Ji, Ming Wu, and Shen Huaichuan are all here, which is a good opportunity to help Mu Yunjian analyze his problem.

Shen Huaichuan said, "I believe it is because your clan's demonic power is limited that you are unable to unleash the true power of your talents."

The laws of nature are constant; if a race is given extraordinary talent, then the corresponding power will be taken back.

Li Ji tapped the table lightly and said, "If it's limited by demonic power, you can obtain one-tenth of that person's demonic power by refining the Nine-Headed Serpent's blood essence. That shouldn't be a big problem."

Mingwu then suggested, "If young friend Mu has nothing else to do, you can follow me to practice silent meditation for a while and see how effective it is."