The demoness froze, then swallowed the Rejuvenation Pill in her hand without a second thought.
The pill entered her stomach, and a potent medicinal energy instantly spread through her. In just a moment, a hint of color returned to her pale face.
Wang Xian sank down onto the ground and silently circulated his cultivation method, refining the pill.
Unlike the demoness, he had suffered only some flesh wounds... As the demoness watched in silence, the wound on his face gradually healed, leaving her staring in disbelief.
"My name is Youli," she said suddenly. "I've cultivated here for a thousand years. I never expected you to suddenly barge in."
"I'm Wang Xian."
"Aren't you afraid I'll kill you once I recover?"
"Afraid." Wang Xian smiled faintly. "But I'm more afraid of dying here. Besides..." He paused, then continued, "I still have to live long enough to avenge myself on Yan Hui."
Youli fell silent.
After a long while, she sighed softly. "Yan Hui wounded me. My demon core was damaged, and I have less than a tenth of my cultivation left. Even if I recover, I may still be no match for him."
"You don't need to lift a finger."
Wang Xian shook his head and replied casually, "The grudge between that guy and me is mine to settle."
Feeling the medicinal energy slowly spread through his meridians, Wang Xian breathed a sigh of relief. Good thing he still had spiritual medicine for his injuries.
After a moment's thought, he added, "I can help repair your demon core, but I need something."
"My demon core? You can help me?"
Youli touched the wound on her chest, a cold smile appearing on her face. "He bit off and swallowed part of my demon core. The rest is still inside me, but it's