"To report to the Sect Leader, I was just working in Polo Cave, living a life of abundance with food and drink. Who knew that Celestial Fragrance Sect, acting so ruthlessly, colluded with other sects and disregarded all rules, killing my comrades and destroying our cave. Our leader confronted them, only to be flattened by a single blow..." Ye Tianfan narrated with a distinctive rhythm.

Zhang Youji directly grabbed Ye Tianfan by the throat, lifted him in the air, and said with a voice full of murderous intent, "I don't have time for this nonsense now, you have twenty words to make everything clear, or I'll kill you and dig into your brain for the information I need."

Ye Tianfan hurriedly said, "To report to the Sect Leader, today, it should be today, Celestial Fragrance Sect brought people to attack Polo Cave!"

After speaking, Ye Tianfan counted silently, wondering if he used too many words?

Discussing how to dodge a boss's attack right after leaving the novice village, urgently waiting online.

"What? Celestial Fragrance Sect?" Upon hearing these words, Zhang Youji's eyes flashed with complexity, then he tossed Ye Tianfan aside.

"Since Celestial Fragrance Sect came to attack, why didn't you go to meet the enemy, and instead appeared here?" Zhang Youji suddenly realized, since the enemy came, why didn't Zhang Min go to meet them, but was here instead? Could it be he's a deserter? If he's a deserter, then that's a serious issue. Nobody likes deserters.

"To report to the Sect Leader, I was entrusted by the Leader to seek help." Ye Tianfan lied without hesitation, speaking with ease.

"Damn it, why didn't you say so earlier!" Zhang Youji shouted angrily, then turned to notify everyone to fully support Polo Cave, ensuring it doesn't fall.

What to do? If Zhang Youji really goes, who knows if Senior Brother Yun Tian and they have left yet or are still searching for me. If they go, not only will they discover them, but I will also be exposed, leading to complete failure.

He cannot let him go, absolutely cannot let him go.

Ye Tianfan's eyes darted around, then he shouted, "It's too late, everything is too late, Sect Leader, it's too late!"

Hearing these words, Zhang Youji turned around, staring at Ye Tianfan intently, and said, "What do you mean too late? Explain."

"Sect Leader, now the entire Polo Cave has collapsed. Going there now, you won't find anything. Why not let me lead some people to clear it first, then once we open a passage, you can personally arrive?" Ye Tianfan thought it through well; such clearing work would definitely be done by the lowest-level disciples, and when the time comes, he could eliminate them and return to his sect, a perfect plan.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Youji squinted slightly, suspiciously eyeing Ye Tianfan, "You keep saying you're from Polo Cave, is there any evidence? How do I know you're not one of those righteous demons?"

Ye Tianfan heard this, forcing a smile, "Sect Leader, if I were a righteous... demon, how could I just appear directly before you? Right!"

"Cut the nonsense, without some proof, do you expect me to just believe you're one of us?" Zhang Youji wasn't too doubtful of Ye Tianfan's identity, mainly because Ye Tianfan didn't seem like someone from the righteous path, who are usually old-fashioned and wouldn't say anything interesting. Most importantly, righteous demons, from Elder Chiefs and Sect Leaders to new disciples, upon seeing someone from the Demon Sect, would charge forward.

Regardless of whether they are a match in strength.

And Ye Tianfan, upon meeting him, acted exactly as a disciple of the Demon Sect should, groveling before him.

Ye Tianfan was in a dilemma, how to prove himself? Not to mention his cultivation technique, which was full of righteous aura, and his magical treasures were the same.

Wait, Ye Tianfan suddenly remembered he had a magical treasure that wasn't filled with righteous aura, but rather overflowing with evil energy.

Ye Tianfan immediately summoned the Xuanlong Seal, which had been residing in his Dantian and was washed by him. However, after a few seconds, he withdrew it, fearing Zhang Youji would realize he couldn't actually use this treasure. Most importantly, he feared Zhang Youji would recognize it as the Supreme Magical Treasure, the Xuanlong Seal, and would kill him for it, leaving him nowhere to argue his case.

Hmm?

Zhang Youji indeed didn't see the magical treasure clearly, but the powerful demonic qi on the Xuanlong Seal couldn't be faked.

Zhang Youji nodded and said, "Next, I will arrange for people to investigate and clear a path at Polo Cave, but you don't have to go. Flying from there to here must have exhausted you. I'll arrange a room for you to rest. Once Polo Cave is cleared, you'll accompany me there, since you're more familiar with that place."

"..."

Ye Tianfan, hearing this response, continued, "No, Sect Leader, I'm not afraid of hardships, I'm willing to dedicate everything to the Demon Sect, please let me go!"

Even though Ye Tianfan spoke with great righteousness, inside he was frantically complaining.

I just have to go; if not, how can I escape from here? And you're offering me a room? You're letting a righteous disciple rest at the Demon Sect Headquarters, why don't you try taking a nap in the Taichu Hall of my Taichu Sect.

Upon hearing Ye Tianfan's words, Zhang Youji looked at him with great appreciation because he could tell Ye Tianfan truly wanted to go, and seeing Ye Tianfan's stubborn eyes, Zhang Youji made a decision in his heart.

"From now on until Polo Cave is cleared, Polo Cave has nothing to do with you. Rest well at the headquarters, it's not too short a time to shine for our Demon Sect. Soldiers need to rest too, so take it easy and don't worry about this matter." Having said this, Zhang Youji turned and walked towards the headquarters, as he still needed to notify his men to clear Polo Cave and see if there are any remnants of the Celestial Fragrance Sect.

After walking a few steps, seeing Ye Tianfan hadn't followed, Zhang Youji turned and said, "Why are you still standing there? Come on, after resting well, I'll present you with a gift of fortune. Whether you can seize it depends on you; this is what you've earned yourself."

Ye Tianfan replied, I don't want fortune; I just want to leave, but feeling helpless, he could only follow Zhang Youji, as he now had to rely on his wits to get out, as strength wouldn't suffice.

Following Zhang Youji to the headquarters, Ye Tianfan was placed in quite a large room, and the furnishings inside were quite luxurious.

Ye Tianfan circled around the room a few times, finding it had no apparent way to escape. Sighing, he reluctantly decided to rest for a while, as he was indeed very tired.