Cang Shan looked at Fan Yue speaking so mysteriously and asked, rather confused,
"Hall Master, I'm not very bright, so don't try to fool me! The place is surrounded outside. How can that be a good thing?"
Tian Huo had already understood. Somewhat excited, she said, "Since Bai Xun said those antidotes came from us, then we should just admit it!
"Aren't those people outside trying to confirm whether the ghost grass needs blood to grow?
"We'll admit it outright. While we're at it, we should tell them we went through countless hardships to find these seeds in the Demon Realm. The harder we make it sound, the better!
"By then, what we've done will be on par with what the City Lord has done. The humans in the city won't keep treating us like monsters, and Buji Lou will be just as crowded as ever."
Only then did Cang Shan understand what Tian Huo meant. He chuckled and said,
"Tian Huo, you really do understand the Hall Master better. I'll wait for your good news, then."
"Hehe~!"
Tian Huo gave a sly grin, then looked at Cang Shan. "I can do it, of course, but I'll need your help."
Cang Shan felt a chill run down his spine and couldn't help taking a step back. But when he saw that Tian Huo was only asking him to help, he thumped his chest and declared, full of loyalty,
"No problem. If you need me, Tian Huo, I, Cang Shan, will brave fire and water without hesitation!"
Tian Huo was very pleased with his answer and didn't give Cang Shan a chance to refuse.
"In that case, I'll have to do your makeup."
Cang Shan was still a little puzzled, but he soon understood.
A quarter of an hour later, Cang