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Ten days later, Bi Fan and the others prepared to set out. Their destination this time was the Demon God Realm.
The Demon God Realm was on par with the Soul Realm and Demon Ruins in strength, and all three were places the Sky Dragon Hall regarded as important.
Before they departed, Xiao Mingji found Bi Fan. "Sect Master Bi Fan, could you do me a favor?"
"Elder Xiao Mingji, please go ahead."
Bi Fan had a bad feeling. Why would Xiao Mingji be asking him for a favor?
"Sect Master Bi Fan, could you take along a powerful cultivator? He's my disciple, Xiao Yuanpeng. I'd like him to accompany you and gain some experience," Xiao Mingji said.
Bi Fan immediately felt a headache coming on. He couldn't refuse Xiao Mingji's request to place someone in their party, but Xiao Yuanpeng's presence would make it difficult for them to act freely. Besides, Xiao Mingji was probably arranging this because he wanted a share of the benefits.
Bi Fan took a look at Xiao Yuanpeng. He was a mid-level Primordial Divine Venerable, so he certainly counted as a powerful cultivator.
If he didn't take Xiao Yuanpeng along, Xiao Mingji would surely hold a grudge. But if he did, they wouldn't be able to keep many of their secrets.
Xiao Yuanpeng wasn't Du Hengbin. He wouldn't keep their secrets for them.
Seeing Bi Fan hesitate, Xiao Mingji said, "Sect Master Bi Fan, I know I'm putting you in a difficult position. I'm truly sorry."
"Elder Xiao Mingji, there's no need to stand on ceremony. All right, Xiao Yuanpeng can come with us—but he must follow my orders."
In the end, Bi Fan made his decision. He couldn't afford to offend Xiao Mingji.
"Thank you so much, Sect Master Bi Fan. Xiao