By the time they drew near, Cao Changjing and Li Xuanxiao realized that it was not just demons.
There were also many human cultivators mingling among the demons, without the slightest sense of incongruity.
Cao Changjing's expression was truly unpleasant as he watched this scene.
Once inside the mountain peak, it felt like a bandit stronghold.
Everyone found a place to sit.
Just as Li Xuanxiao was about to find a spot near a corner, a huge demon behind him slung an arm around his shoulders.
"Ha ha ha, it's been far too long!"
Li Xuanxiao looked at the other party in bafflement. The fellow had probably drunk too much.
The creature was enormous. Under his Dharma Eye, Li Xuanxiao could make out that it was a bear demon.
Meanwhile, Cao Changjing took the chance to inquire into the whereabouts of the alchemist he sought.
"You mean those alchemists?"
"Heh heh!"
"Nine Skeletons Master captured a whole bunch of alchemists and made them refine pills for him."
A fox demon complained bitterly.
"Exactly, exactly! He eats the meat and won't even let us have a sip of the soup!"
Another demon chimed in quietly.
Before long, Li Xuanxiao shook off the bear demon and wandered about with a wine cup in hand.
Cao Changjing glanced at him and thought to himself, Brother Li really is like a fish in water.
Li Xuanxiao moved among the demons without exposing a single flaw.
Not long after, Li Xuanxiao, having downed several cups of wine, reunited with Cao Changjing.
"How did it go?" Cao Changjing asked.
Li Xuanxiao nodded. "Nine Skeletons Master has locked all those alchemists in the rear peak. I heard he has them refining pills day and night."
"We need to find a way to sneak into the rear peak.