Ambush in Advance

Such brilliance left Chen Guan and the others utterly stunned.

The reason the demons on the mountain had kept attacking White Tiger Stockade

was that they did not know the exact location of the Demon King Pill.

But now, the golden light had exposed it completely!

It would probably be only a matter of time before the demons came swarming.

And this time, their attack would surely be even harder to withstand than before.

"Why has the Demon King Pill suddenly begun shining like this?"

Liu Tai had no answer to Chen Guan's question.

After all, they knew far too little about the Demon King Pill.

Chen Guan stared at the Demon King Pill with his brows knitted tightly.

It seemed they had to make preparations as soon as possible!

Liu Tai was even more worried. He had stayed on White Tiger Mountain precisely to protect the Demon King Pill.

Now the demons had discovered the light. Who knew what they would do next?

Once they returned to their room,

Chen Guan finally spoke. "Stockade Chief Liu, do you know whether the Demon King Pill can be taken out of the cave?"

"I'm afraid not. Treasures of this sort are naturally protected by a restriction, and can't be moved. I once tried to take the Demon King Pill away myself, but I failed!"

Liu Tai shook his head and looked at Chen Guan with some suspicion.

Chen Guan smiled calmly. "In that case, we have no choice but to fight this battle. But that may be for the best. We can turn their plan against them and set an ambush here in advance. We'll make sure they come and never leave!"

Chen Guan's words filled Liu Tai with both nervousness and excitement.

Perhaps they could finally wipe out the demons near the stockade. But he was also afraid that the slightest mistake would leave everyone in White Tiger Stockade dead in the demons' jaws!

After all, he would now have to lead the entire stockade in standing against powerful demons!

The bandits of White Tiger Stockade had already suffered many losses to these demons.

But he also understood.

If they wanted to protect the Demon King Pill, they had no choice but to fight this battle.

"Brother Chen is right. Please rest assured, Brother Chen. I'll have the men of White Tiger Stockade lie in wait here. If the demons really come, we'll make sure they never leave!"

Chen Guan could see how nervous Liu Tai was.

After all, the survival of the entire White Tiger Stockade was at stake.

"Stockade Chief Liu, don't worry. I'll go down the mountain first and find some reinforcements!"

Seeing him like that, Chen Guan patted Liu Tai on the shoulder and reassured him.

Then he headed straight down the mountain and returned to Qingshi County.

He had left the city this time to find evidence that Sun Yuan had plotted against him.

But the matter of the Demon King Pill was clearly more important now.

He found Luo Guang, and the two of them set out together. Before long, they located Mu Yuan nearby.

After hearing Chen Guan's explanation, Mu Yuan was astonished. "The Demon King Pill is actually on White Tiger Mountain?"

Chen Guan nodded earnestly. "That's right. I saw it with my own eyes. The Demon King Pill can't be taken out of the cave, and the demons on White Tiger Mountain have already learned where it is."

When he explained what had happened with the golden light, Mu Yuan fell silent for a long while.

"This really is a difficult situation! There are demons all over White Tiger Mountain. White Tiger Stockade alone surely can't hold them back. We'll have to join the fight too!"

Chen Guan nodded. "Lord Mu, that's why I have a plan. We'll set an ambush near the cave in advance! The demons will be eager to get their hands on the Demon King Pill, so they're bound to come. We'll lay a web of traps and make sure they can't escape!"

After hearing Chen Guan's plan, Mu Yuan looked at him with approval.

There was no denying that Chen Guan's plan to lure the snake from its hole was excellent.

"It looks like this will be a head-on fight! I'll have the people from the Demon Suppressing Division get ready to head up the mountain!"

Mu Yuan toyed with the teacup in his hand, his eyes gleaming with a murderous intent.

Chen Guan quickly nodded. "Good. I'll return to the mountain and get the people of White Tiger Stockade ready. This time, we'll make sure this horde of demons dies on White Tiger Mountain! Otherwise, the people below won't be able to live in peace once they come down the mountain!"

Mu Yuan rose and patted him on the shoulder. "Don't worry. The Demon Suppressing Division isn't made of pushovers either. We'll make sure they never leave!"

After leaving, Chen Guan went home and waited quietly.

Before long, Mu Yuan came to find Chen Guan. "I've got the men ready. I'll take them up the mountain now. If there really is a Demon King behind this, we'll be counting on you this time!"

Ever since he and Mu Yuan had joined forces to fight the Great Demon of Tushan, Mu Yuan had been confident in his abilities.

"Rest assured, Lord Mu. I'll do everything in my power!"

Chen Guan clasped his hands and said this, then left the city at once.

When he reached White Tiger Mountain, he told Liu Tai what had happened.

"I see! Rest assured, Lord Chen. White Tiger Stockade will do everything we can too. I've already ordered my men to set an ambush by the cave!"

When Liu Tai learned that the Demon Suppressing Division would help, he couldn't help getting excited!

The Demon Suppressing Division's reputation had long been deeply rooted in people's hearts.

Before long, Mu Yuan led the people of the Demon Suppressing Division up the mountain!

This was probably the first time the Demon Suppressing Division had ever joined forces with bandits!

"Lord Mu, I've long admired your reputation. We'll be counting on the Demon Suppressing Division this time! Everyone in White Tiger Stockade is deeply grateful!"

Liu Tai came before Mu Yuan and spoke with great courtesy.

But Mu Yuan merely waved his hand, unconcerned. "Stockade Chief Liu, there's no need to be so polite. White Tiger Stockade is famous far and wide, and your men are full of capable people! If we join forces, we'll make sure none of them get away!"

The two did not meet with drawn swords.

After all, they were about to work together. If the leaders couldn't get along,

the people below would be all the more united!

Then, under Liu Tai's arrangements,

the men of White Tiger Stockade and the officials of the Demon Suppressing Division took up positions around the cave.

They ate, slept, and rested there!

All so they could wait for the demon horde to arrive!

That night, Chen Guan and Liu Tai appeared in the cave together.

As they looked at the Demon King Pill, both felt a little uneasy!

"Brother Chen, do you think the demons will come tonight?"

Seeing how nervous Liu Tai was, Chen Guan only smiled calmly. "Don't worry. This item is so important to them. How could they pass up this chance? Besides, we've arranged everything so carefully. There's no need to worry too much!"

As soon as he finished speaking,

a voice he knew all too well rang out. "Lord Chen is right. Of course we wouldn't pass up this chance! Besides, we can wipe you all out once and for all!"

As the voice faded, Mr. Zhao walked over from nearby.

He looked at Chen Guan with a confident smile.

He held a folding fan in his hand, looking every bit the refined scholar.

But Chen Guan, having fought him before, knew that this man's strength was unfathomable!

"Mr. Zhao, it's you! Just as I thought—the demons on White Tiger Mountain all came from Tushan!"

Chen Guan gave Liu Tai a signal, then spoke coldly.

He had long suspected that the demons here were connected to Tushan.

And now, Mr. Zhao's appearance only confirmed his suspicions!

Mr. Zhao fanned himself with his folding fan. "You're pretty clever. But even if you guessed right, it won't do you any good. I'm taking the Demon King Pill today!"

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