Fortunately, the talisman would gradually lose its effect, and the Demoness slowly regained the ability to move.
But she no longer dared to run.
Even an idiot knew that unless she killed Jiang Siming, there was no way she could escape.
The Demoness finally understood why Zhang Xiaofan had wanted to leave. He had sensed Jiang Siming approaching, which was why he had run so quickly.
She, on the other hand, had not sensed him at all. She had dawdled here and been caught red-handed by Jiang Siming.
"Um... I didn't offend you. Your junior sister was injured, and I was carrying her so I could treat her wounds. I meant no harm."
The Demoness stammered as she spoke, even describing Zhang Xiaofan's condition to Jiang Siming.
After hearing her out, Jiang Siming truly had not expected Zhang Xiaofan to betray the sect outright.
It seemed that 'Gui Li Zhang Xiaofan' would appear ahead of schedule.
Jiang Siming did not take it too seriously. To him, the most threatening protagonists were people like Han Li.
By comparison, a protagonist like Zhang Xiaofan was much safer than Han Li.
"So that's how it is. In that case, I suppose I should thank you."
The Demoness decided to keep up the act to the very end. She stuck out her chest and raised her head, then patted her water-green robe, making the golden bell at her waist jingle.
"Of course. But I've always liked doing good deeds without leaving my name behind. You don't need to thank me. Just let me go."
After saying this, the Demoness prepared to step out of the cave.
However, Jiang Siming's voice rang out behind her again. "But how come I just heard you say that you were going to take my junior sister to the