Black Stone naturally knew what he wanted: the Demon Codex preserved by generations of Demon Cult holy maidens. After the current holy maiden died, where the Demon Codex had been hidden seemed to become a mystery along with her passing. No matter how they searched, they could not find it. In the end, Zhao Xiongge, who had shared a romantic relationship with the holy maiden, became the prime suspect.
Yet no matter what methods they used, Zhao Xiongge stubbornly refused to admit that he knew the Demon Codex's whereabouts. Threats and inducements alike were useless; his attitude was that death was the only outcome.
Even if they were sure the item was in Zhao Xiongge's hands, so what? If he simply refused to hand it over, could they kill him? If Zhao Xiongge truly was the only person who knew, then once he was dead, they would never learn where the Demon Codex was.
"Many people are watching him now. Making contact rashly may arouse suspicion. Given his current situation, Chuan Ying cannot keep running to his side either. He is suspicious by nature; being too eager to ingratiate himself would only make him more suspicious. Sacred Lord, this matter will likely require time," Black stone replied cautiously.
Facing the wall carving, Wu Chang said in a deep voice, "This is all Luo Qiu's daughter's fine work."
"Alas!" Black stone sighed. Who could have expected Luo Fangfei to suddenly summon Niu Youdao inside, rendering all the preparations being brewed outside futile?
Later, Luo Fangfei had Niu Youdao sent back out. Just when they were delighted that their plans outside could continue, they discovered that their joy had been premature—Ding Wei had sent Niu Youdao back in again.
They wanted to intervene, yet they feared that if Heavenly Demon Sacred Land