It was true that Fu Tianchou would only wake up tomorrow morning. After all, Hao Shuai had sealed his acupoint, and the seal wouldn't wear off until then.
Hao Shuai wasn't about to let Fu Tianchou jump up and run around just yet. What if he insisted on going to the emperor's rescue? That would only get in the way of Hao Shuai's plans.
Hao Shuai knew how to tell the difference between the value of a centipede and that of a dragon.
The injured Centipede Demon had fled back, and it would surely be eager to force its Dragon Transformation. If Hao Shuai set out again tomorrow morning, he might arrive just in time to reap the benefits.
"Thank you, Brother Hao." The Fu sisters didn't suspect a thing. They repeatedly bowed to Hao Shuai in gratitude.
Hao Shuai had the Fu sisters stay behind to look after their father, then left the rear courtyard and found Zhi Qiu Yiye and Commander Zuo resting nearby.
"Brother Zhi Qiu, would you be willing to go to the Capital with me tomorrow to exterminate the demon?" Hao Shuai began his persuasion.
"Demons and monsters wreak havoc upon the world. It's the duty of people like us who cultivate to do something about it." Zhi Qiu Yiye, ever the chivalrous sort, was naturally willing. But he added, "It's just that my cultivation is weak. I'm afraid I won't be much help."
"As long as your heart is in the right place, why worry about how much you contribute?" Hao Shuai reassured him. "Besides, we still have some time before we go demon hunting. How about we exchange techniques and give each other pointers to improve our abilities? What do you think?"
At this point, Hao Shuai had finally revealed his true intentions.