Ma Xiu's expression was grave. Though he had acted as if he looked down on the other party just now, this Fox Demon's strength was in fact almost on par with his own.
Moreover, because he had previously depleted too much spiritual power, if they truly fell into a bitter battle, he might even end up at a disadvantage.
But years of experience told him that, no matter what, he must never show weakness before an opponent.
Just as he was preparing to strike first, Ling Yun wore a cold expression and strode toward the Fox Demon.
"Captain Ling, you..."
Ma Xiu was stunned at first, then cast a sympathetic look at the Fox Demon. He shrugged and simply put away all the talismans he had already taken out.
"Another human coming to die."
"But your flesh looks rather delicious!"
The Fox Demon's gaze was savage, foul-smelling fluid dripping from its mouth.
"I can give you a chance. Tell me the truth about everything here, and where the person behind you is."
"If you do, I might consider leaving you an intact corpse." Ling Yun stopped before the Fox Demon. Less than a meter separated them.
As though it had heard something hilariously funny, the Fox Demon froze briefly before suddenly beginning to laugh like a human.
Only, its laughter was shrill and exceedingly unpleasant to hear.
Behind them, Zhang Mu and the others wore pained expressions. Yet even with their ears covered, it was completely useless. The sound seemed capable of ringing directly inside their minds.
It was not until more than a dozen shadows stretched out from beneath Ma Xiu's feet and slipped into their shadows that they finally felt somewhat better.
"Steady your Primordial Spirits!"
At Ma Xiu's reminder, Zhang Mu and the others sat down where