After leaving Mianzhu County, Wang Ping cast Zhang Xinghuai's matter to the back of his mind. Some things did not need to be pondered too deeply; thinking too much would instead plunge him into self-doubt.
Wang Ping did not want such trivial matters to trouble him, so he chose not to dwell on them.
Yulian said at this moment, "I saw some storybooks being sold in Mianzhu County just now. Aren't we going to buy some?"
Hearing this, Wang Ping stopped in midair, then concealed both his and Yulian's auras and silently returned to Mianzhu County. After picking out more than ten storybooks with Yulian, they left once more.
When they returned to the Mountain Top Dojo, Yulian eagerly went off to read her storybooks. Wang Ping, meanwhile, took out his Communication Token to contact Ao Hong and Zhi Gong, discussing the Demon Race with them.
Just as Wang Ping had expected, Ao Hong agreed without much hesitation, while Zhi Gong said she needed to consider it. Her so-called consideration was most likely just seeing how many benefits the Demon Race could offer her.
The reason Wang Ping had informed Zhi Gong and Ao Hong as soon as he returned was precisely so Zhi Gong could first negotiate the benefits with them. Then, when he stepped in, it would be easier to name his price.
Next, Wang Ping summoned everyone cultivating within Thousand Wood Temple to his dojo. He was about to enter Secluded Cultivation to absorb the 'Wood Spirit Origin,' and there were some matters he needed to make clear to them.
Liu Shuang was the first to appear before the Old Huai Tree, followed by her disciple Yang Rong. Then came Xuan You, who cultivated at Winter Water Mountain. He was a very quiet young man, with the