Taiyi quickly sent them a telepathic message. "Little ones, the expert said you can eat whatever you like. Anything in this courtyard that you can bite through is fair game!"
Since the Demon Emperor had spoken, the twelve demons no longer held back.
They swarmed around the large basin and began to feast.
Before coming, they had asked Golden Eagle about it.
Golden Eagle had told them that once they arrived at the expert's courtyard, they shouldn't look at anything or worry about anything. They should just focus on eating the feed in the large basin.
Eat as much as they could. In short, eat until they couldn't eat another bite.
To put it bluntly, this might be the most delicious and precious food they would ever taste in their lives!
Golden Eagle had described it in such mysterious terms, and the look of endless satisfaction on his face had made them believe every word. They had been eagerly looking forward to it.
Now that even the Demon Emperor had told them to eat their fill, what was there to hesitate about?
Seeing how crazed they were, Jiang Ping roared in exasperation, "Da Huang, Xiao Bai, you bunch of blockheads! If you don't eat now, they'll finish it all!"
Da Huang and Xiao Bai were very unwilling, and the Heng Ha Generals were even more dismissive.
We eat this every day. It stopped having much effect on us ages ago.
Master, we're only eating to humor you. And, of course, the feed tastes pretty good.
But today, we're not going to compete with these twelve little ones. It would be beneath us.
Seeing his own lot acting so haughty, Jiang Ping was both annoyed and amused.
You lot, don't think I don't know what you're thinking. Just wait. I'll leave you hungry for a few days.
Di Jun and Taiyi were deeply moved. Kong Xuan and the others really were generous.
They were all demons, and Kong Xuan's group was helping the younger generation, willing to go without food so the others could have the opportunity and benefits. What great virtue!
The twelve demons tucked in, and in no time, they had polished off everything in the basin.
The incomparable taste, along with the feed's extraordinary effects, shook them to their core.
But they had no time to be stunned. They had come to seize their opportunities today. They could savor the taste later.
Once they had finished the feed, the twelve demons scattered and began to run wild around the courtyard. Nothing remained untouched in their wake.
Hmm, can this grass be eaten?
Who cares? Let's try it!
Two demons immediately began chewing. In a few bites, they had stripped the grass bare.
Hmm, it was a little astringent, but the taste was decent.
More importantly, its effects were extraordinary. It actually contained an incredibly rich abundance of Spiritual Energy!
This grass was no worse than South Sea lingzhi.
The expert really was amazing. Even the weeds in his courtyard were extraordinary.
Uh, everyone, come quick! The water in this little pond is actually made from Spiritual Energy.
Hurry up and drink!
Hey, why don't we try these lotus leaves too?
Wow!
They were sweet and refreshing, and seemed to nourish the soul.
Why don't we get in and eat while we bathe?
The twelve demons chattered excitedly. Splash...
Like dumplings dropping into a pot, they all jumped into the little pond.
Huh, there's a black fish hiding in here too.
Why don't we eat that as well? It's bound to be even more nourishing than the grass and lotus leaves.
As they approached, Kunpeng suddenly opened his eyes!
The twelve demons were so terrified their hearts nearly stopped!
Oh, no!
That's Kunpeng!
Demon Emperor, save us!
One after another, the twelve demons were flung out of the little pond like cannonballs.
They hit the ground and landed in a daze.
They trembled with fear and didn't dare go near the pond again.
Instead, they started scavenging through the other corners of the courtyard.
Hmm, this piece of wood looks extraordinary too. Let's try chewing it.
Jiang Ping watched the chaos unfold, so furious he could hardly see straight.
Di Jun and Taiyi were also stunned by the little ones' appetite, and could only awkwardly reassure themselves.
Expert, please don't take offense. The little ones are just a bit mischievous.
Jiang Ping was seething. He looked left and right, and spotted a rope beside him.
He immediately picked it up and whipped it out with a snap.
Di Jun's eyes narrowed. The rope looked ordinary enough. It probably didn't have strange abilities like that Rolling Pin.
The twelve demons didn't notice a thing. They were too busy eating, as if they meant to dig up every last inch of the courtyard.
Seeing the courtyard in such a mess made Jiang Ping even angrier.
He lashed out with the rope, knocking over a little chick.
With another swing, he knocked down two more demons.
Di Jun and Taiyi nodded to themselves. These little ones really were sensible. They knew to cooperate with the expert and hadn't used Magic Power to resist.
But the three demons could hardly explain their misery. The rope stung like fire wherever it struck.
The pain went deep into their bones, and it took ages to fade.
They were shocked and aggrieved. Hadn't the Demon Emperor said that this expert was an ordinary being in every way, and wouldn't use even a trace of Magic Power or supernatural abilities?
Why did it hurt so much?
Seeing their companions still happily eating, the three demons gritted their teeth. Never mind. They could bear the pain. The Demon Emperor had personally brought them here, so they had to make the most of this opportunity.
The three demons lowered their heads and resumed searching for food, not even sparing the flowers and plants Jiang Ping had planted in the corner.
Jiang Ping took a deep breath. These guys were really going too far!
I can't take this anymore!
He raised his hand again and struck hard with the rope.
This time, the rope moved like a nimble snake and wrapped around the three demons he had hit before.
The three demons were horrified. The rope was strange. It looked utterly ordinary, yet tightened more and more around them.
Wave after wave of terrifying intent passed through the rope, penetrating their defenses and assaulting their minds.
In an instant, their minds filled with all kinds of terrifying thoughts.
They were terrified. This was too horrifying, like a fiendish demon trying to possess them.
The three demons focused their minds with all their might, trying to drive out the terrifying intent.
To their horror, it was completely useless.
The terrifying intent was gradually devouring their primordial spirit power.
Worse, it was slowly growing stronger.
The three demons were shaken to the core. Panic surged through them. If they didn't fight back with everything they had, they might truly be possessed by that terrifying intent.
They channeled their Magic Power with all their might, and their souls began to tremble violently.
Feeling something amiss with the three demons, Di Jun and Taiyi grew grave.
They could only see the three demons bound by the rope. They couldn't understand why they were resisting so desperately, even going so far as to use their Magic Power.
The three demons' auras grew increasingly chaotic, and waves of energy began to leak out.
Di Jun was extremely anxious, but he didn't dare intervene rashly.
Who knew if this was the expert's deliberate test?
Da Huang and Xiao Bai were secretly on guard, seething with anger.
It was all Di Jun and Taiyi's fault for bringing these unruly little ones here.
If they ruined the master's plans, they would never forgive themselves!
Jiang Ping looked at the three demons, who had stopped struggling, and felt quite pleased with himself.
"Now you know how to behave! Let's see you act up again!"
"If you're this disobedient next time, I won't let you off so easily. I'll slaughter you!"
He spoke viciously, making Di Jun and Taiyi shudder.
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