Hearing this, Qiu Honghai glanced at Mo Wenjie and then turned to the Leader. "I believe there is something fishy about this young man," he said. "Think about it: with his power in the Golden Realm of Immortality, how dare he venture into the depths of this secret realm? He hasn't died yet; doesn't that strike you as odd? I just feel something is off."
Qian Xiaoyong looked at Mo Wenjie upon hearing this. "Your Deputy Leader can't say that, either," he said. "What he said just now isn't wrong. As the saying goes, wealth and honor are sought in danger. The deeper into the secret realm we go, the more dangerous it gets, but the greater the opportunities as well. That's reasonable. Your suspicion is not without reason. But have you thought that everything has its exceptions? He is an exception. We've come to the depths of the secret realm and encountered so many demons here, over such a large area, and we've only met one person alive—could he not be the sole survivor?"
Qiu Honghai nodded in agreement. "Your Deputy Leader is right," he said. "He might truly be an exception. Should we let him go and continue our journey deeper into the secret realm?"
Qian Xiaoyong looked at Qiu Honghai after hearing this. "We've almost hunted down all the demons here," he said. "If we continue our journey deeper into the secret realm, we could encounter danger and jeopardize the lives of all of us."
Hearing this, Qiu Honghai hurriedly said: "Your Deputy Leader, I personally think we should rest and regroup here before slowly advancing deeper into the secret realm. We don't have anything urgent, and we can just report back after a while!"
Qian Xiaoyong thought for a moment and nodded, "Alright, let's do as you say. It's not possible for so many people to find caves to rest here, so we'll just set up camp here. Then let the soldiers absorb the gained demon cores and improve everyone's strength!"
Qiu Honghai nodded in agreement. "I'll speak on behalf of everyone and thank the Leader."
Qian Xiaoyong shook his head upon hearing this. "This is all just from the demon beasts we've hunted and the demon cores we've collected. It's normal for them to absorb the energy of the demon cores. There's nothing to be grateful for. Just go ahead and do it!"
Qiu Honghai nodded and walked out of Qian Xiaoyong's tent.
Qian Xiaoyong looked at Mo Wenjie and said, "I think you're also a lucky guy. There were so many people in the depths of the secret realm who died, but only you are still alive. It can truly be called a miracle. Now you're just a Golden Immortal at the late stage, and the Realm of Great Dao has fallen to beasts. Can you survive? Isn't that also a miracle? Moreover, I feel that you might be someone with great luck. Do you want to join the army? If you want to join, follow me. I promise that as long as there's a bite for me to eat, I won't let you go hungry!"
Mo Wenjie shook his head upon hearing this. "Thank you, Leader, for your kindness. I'm used to being lazy and am not suited for military life. Moreover, I might often cause you trouble. So, it's better for me not to join the army. I hope you will grant my request!"
Qian Xiaoyong shook his head and said lightly, "You're a lucky person, and I very much hope you can stay by my side. However, I won't force you. Since you don't want to join the army, I won't say anything else. Nevertheless, I feel that we two have a strong bond. Even if you don't join the army, I will still treat you like a brother. If you need help in the future, just come to Yund City and find me. For some small things, I might be able to help, although for major issues, I may not be able to assist you."
Mo Wenjie looked at Qian Xiaoyong and said, "Since the Leader has said this, I'm not the type to be overly sensitive or pretentious. In the future, if I need help with anything, I'll definitely turn to the Leader for assistance!"
Qian Xiaoyong shook his head and said, "Since you've said that, from now on you can call me Big Brother Yong or just Brother. We're brothers from now on!"
Mo Wenjie smiled and nodded. "Big Brother Yong knows that my name is Mo Wenjie. You can call me a brother. I see that Big Brother Yong is a straightforward person, so I'll ask you straightly: why did you come to the secret realm to hunt and kill demons?"
Qian Xiaoyong laughed heartily upon hearing this. "Little brother, you really think too simply. Have you ever thought about why I, as the Leader, would be interested in these demon cores? Our purpose in coming here is to avenge the young master. The city master's grandson was devoured by demons, and the city master ordered us to hunt and kill demons here to avenge his grandson!"
Mo Wenjie looked at Qian Xiaoyong and quickly nodded. "I said, how could you all be here? It turns out it's like this!"
Qian Xiaoyong looked at Mo Wenjie's shocked expression and couldn't help but laugh. "Brother, you really think I lack cultivation resources? The entire cultivation resources of Yund City are under the control of our Leader. We wouldn't need to come here for them."
Mo Wenjie nodded upon hearing this. "I was too naive. In fact, it's quite normal for me to think like this. After all, we lack cultivation resources and take risks in the depths of the secret realm in search of them, so it's very normal to think that way!"
Qian Xiaoyong nodded in agreement. "Brother, that's not wrong. Most people would think that way. After all, we came in to hunt the demons directly, so it's natural for them to think so. There's nothing wrong with their perception!"
Mo Wenjie looked at Qian Xiaoyong and asked, "Big Brother, will you guys still be staying here for a long time?"
Qian Xiaoyong looked at Mo Wenjie and said, "Little brother, what do you mean? Are you worried that once we kill all the demons here, you won't find any cultivation resources anymore? If little brother is concerned about this, there's no need. I can give you some cultivation resources. If you're short on resources in the future, go to Yund City and find your big brother. With so many people under the leadership of a General with tens of thousands of men, can't I provide sufficient cultivation resources?"
Hearing this, Mo Wenjie quickly shook his head. "Thank you, Big Brother, for your kindness. I still think it's best for me to look for my own cultivation resources. I won't add any trouble to you!"
Qian Xiaoyong looked at Mo Wenjie and smiled. "Brother, I really like you. This young man has completely relied on his own efforts to obtain cultivation resources without relying on others. He truly has determination and character. Although I want to help him, it's just a small favor, nothing big. Just let me give you some cultivation resources. With so many resources in my hands, it won't be a problem to give you some. Don't take any more risks here; follow me back to Yund City, and I guarantee you won't be disappointed!"
Mo Wenjie shook his head upon hearing this. "Big Brother, I still won't add any trouble to you. Even though you've killed all the demons here, there are still many medicinal herbs. I can gather some medicinal herbs here and refine some pills to enhance my strength!"
Qian Xiaoyong looked at Mo Wenjie and asked, "Brother, what did you just say? You can refine pills? Is that true or not?"
Mo Wenjie smiled and nodded. "Is there any need for me to deceive you, Big Brother?"
Hearing this, Qian Xiaoyong was delighted. "Little brother, you can refine pills? That's great! What I have in my hand is not lacking in medicinal herbs. In addition, I need to give many benefits to the alchemists who help us refine pills. If little brother can refine pills, that would be wonderful. In the future, you can be responsible for refining pills for us. I'll give you some benefits. Isn't that a good idea?"
Mo Wenjie looked at Qian Xiaoyong in disbelief. "Big Brother, you said you're short of alchemists? How is that possible?"
Qian Xiaoyong laughed loudly upon hearing this. "Brother, I'm not joking with you. Alchemists are always in short supply, even at the city lord's residence. There's only one level 5 alchemist, two level 4 alchemists, two level 3 alchemists, three level 2 alchemists, several level 1 alchemists. What level are you, Brother?"
