Subduing the Mountain Demon, Problems with the Escort

Just as Lin Yu had predicted, "belief" did not immediately emerge after he uttered those words.

This is normal, after all... such a thing is still too inconceivable for the Native of the "Prison Mountain Realm".

But Lin Yu knew that he didn't need to do anything extra.

All it takes is to lift the Mountain Demon Leader's heavy head and place the Collar around its neck, which is as thick as an old tree...

Subsequently, he experienced a surge of "belief".

It's not that these native bodyguards in the Prison Mountain Realm don't believe what Lin Yu said, they just need time to realize one thing - that is, although the words Lin Yu just said are unbelievable...

But can't we just call what those two women did "incomprehensible"?

It's hard to believe an ordinary person would say they can eat a whole cow in one meal, but if they just punched a cow to death, then people might have to consider whether it's really possible.

And after enough people "believed" it, this original conjecture actually turned into a fact.

"You lowly and foolish life, submit to me, obey me, and follow me!"

Lin Yu spoke softly, activating the [Collar]'s ability.

The next moment, the Mental Power of the Mountain Demon Leader clashed with Lin Yu's Mental Power, and then...

This enormous and terrifying Yaomo witnessed something even more horrifying and irresistible.

Then, a glimmer of clarity flashed in his chaotic, bloodthirsty eyes, followed by an expression of loyalty to Lin Yu!

It dragged its swaying body, then respectfully bowed its head to Lin Yu.

"Ouch--!"

The Mountain Demon Leader let out a submissive snort.

Then, it emitted a series of inhaling and snoring sounds.

Lin Yu, using his "veterinary" abilities, understood what the other party meant.

It is calling itself "King" and praising its own "immense power"!

"It seems that although the mandrill is Yaomo, its 'veterinary' abilities are still effective."

However, Lin Yu's ability to understand the Mountain Demon Leader wasn't solely due to subduing him with the [Collar].

The "veterinarian's" abilities were always effective, but just now the Mountain Demon Leader's roar was really just a roar.

Only now has it begun to formally utter meaningful syllables in order to communicate with Lin Yu.

After understanding what the other party meant, Lin Yu nodded in satisfaction and began to communicate with them.

"I have a few questions to ask you, is that alright?"

From the moment the mandrills gained sentience, Lin Yu, besides scheming how to use these Yaomo to gain trust, also conceived the idea of using a [Collar] to get one to act as a guide.

Upon seeing the Mountain Demon Leader, Lin Yu immediately made up his mind.

This is it!

I'll have to beat him half to death as much as possible and then try to subdue him.

Yaomo that resemble primates are likely to be intelligent and strong, making them good henchmen.

More importantly...

Judging from Yue Zhenqiao's reaction, it was very unusual that the Mountain Demon Leader was targeting their caravan!

So, this is a good opportunity to ask him personally why he brought all his henchmen with him.

"Whoosh--Huff."

The Mountain Demon Leader responded meekly, relaying its reply to Lin Yu.

"I completely agree with the point."

Lin Yu didn't rush to get to the point, but instead spoke with considerable patience.

"What's your name? Do you have a name?"

Upon hearing Lin Yu's cultural knowledge, the Mountain Demon Leader pointed to himself and uttered three syllables.

"Lu Jika!"

Then it raised its hands, drew two large circles to the left and right, and then drew a circle in the middle.

Lin Yu understood.

This guy's name is just three syllables, "Lu Jika," which means the collective name for the three suns overhead.

"Alright, then I'll call you Three Suns," Lin Yu said casually, too lazy to pronounce those three awkward syllables. "Three Suns, I'm asking you, why did you attack the caravan?"

"Gulu, quack!"

The Mountain Demon Leader, known as "Three Suns," was delighted to hear Lin Yu give it a new name and gestured as it pronounced a few syllables.

"Because you're hungry?" Lin Yu frowned. "That's not what I'm asking. What I want to ask is, why did you come personally and bring so many underlings? You guys rarely mobilize this many people, do you?"

The Mountain Demon Leader Three Suns, pointed to the carriage. "Gah! Whoosh, gurgle!"

Lin Yu understood.

Three Suns is saying that it senses a certain presence in the carriage, which is fatally alluring to it, other mountain spirits, and even other Yaomo.

He nodded. "I understand."

But Lin Yu couldn't help but wonder, "Old Zheng, even our Mental Power perception can't bypass this carriage, so how come this beast can sense it?"

Old Zheng wasn't surprised and patiently explained to Lin Yu, "Mental Power perception isn't the only means of sensing; it's just the most efficient and versatile... The martial artists and Yaomo of the Prison Mountain Realm have very strong blood and energy, possessing something they call 'Qi Mechanism' —they can intuitively sense danger, other powerful individuals, or things that are beneficial to them through their own physical condition."

Lin Yu narrowed his eyes instead. "I understand... That's strange. This carriage, as a product of the 'Prison Mountain Realm,' deliberately shields itself from Mental Power detection, which is relatively rare in this realm, yet it leaves an opening for Yaomo ' 'Qi Mechanism perception.' It feels like... it was done on purpose."

It seems that joining this caravan means facing far more than just these three potential Player.

This caravan itself was also fraught with trouble.

Of course... thankfully, this trouble doesn't require me to worry about it.

He turned to look at the group of bodyguards—when Lin Yu made his move earlier, they were mostly filled with admiration, but now...

All that remains is awe.

After all, Lin Yu had actually "tamed" an entire Yaomo right in front of them, and even managed to get the Yaomo to obediently answer several of his questions.

Admittedly, many powerful Yaomo possess high intelligence and can even disguise themselves as humans and speak human language.

However... this is completely different from making Yaomo obediently answer questions.

Especially considering that this Yaomo had seemed extremely fierce and insane not long ago.

Lin Yu ignored the gazes of these people, then looked at Yue Zhenqiao and spoke in a calm and gentle manner.

"Biaotou Yue."

"Some."

Yue Zhenqiao answered immediately, his voice even sounding a little nervous.

"I just asked this guy, and he said the reason he mobilized all his forces and personally attacked you is because the things in your three carriages are very tempting to him, or rather, to the Yaomo."

"Could you tell me what's inside?"

Yue Zhenqiao's expression changed slightly.

"This... is there a problem with our convoy?"

Seeing Yue Zhenqiao 'Yue Zhenqiao expression and hearing his question, Lin Yu frowned, and the gentleness in her voice diminished considerably.

"So, you don't know what you're actually escorting either?"