Feeling the threat to his life, the Ancient Horned Ox Demon was filled with terror and hastily changed his tune. "I'll talk, I'll talk!"
Only then did Xu Chunniang ease the force around his neck slightly. "Where are they?"
The Ancient Horned Ox Demon coughed violently several times before answering unwillingly.
"By custom, after those people are captured, the men are sent to Hidden Wind Cave as blood food, while the women are sent to Thick Earth Palace to become beautiful concubines offered to the Great King."
Hidden Wind Cave, Thick Earth Palace.
Xu Chunniang committed the two names to memory. Just as she was about to ask further, she heard the Ancient Fox-Tailed Demon berating the Ancient Horned Ox Demon.
"Have you gone mad? You actually dared betray the Great King! You traitor, shameless wretch!"
The Ancient Horned Ox Demon craned his neck, letting her see the wounds on his body.
"If I hadn't spoken, I'd already be dead by now! Besides, even if she goes to Hidden Wind Cave and Thick Earth Palace, she might not be able to save those people. What harm is there in telling her?"
The Ancient Fox-Tailed Demon shut her eyes in fury and could not be bothered to respond to him.
Xu Chunniang took in the exchange between the two demons, knocked the Ancient Fox-Tailed Demon unconscious with a palm strike, then continued questioning the Ancient Horned Ox Demon.
"Where are Hidden Wind Cave and Thick Earth Palace? What exactly is this Great King you speak of, and how strong is he? Tell me everything in detail."
Glancing at the unconscious Ancient Fox-Tailed Demon, fear flashed through the Ancient Horned Ox Demon's eyes. In order to stay alive, he revealed every piece of information he knew.
"Hidden Wind Cave is to the