Devil Lord's Third Invitation, Outer Starry Expanse!

Chen Jichuan laughed at once upon hearing this. "Spiderheart Grass and the Ten Realms of Kuye are certainly good things, but what sort of figure is the Devil Lord? The little display of skill you showed last time had already frightened this poor Daoist out of his wits, nearly forcing me to my death. I only fear these benefits are flowers in a mirror, moons in water—things I can hear of and see, but never touch."

When dealing with an old devil like the Kuye Devil Lord, there was no need to beat around the bush.

Chen Jichuan's words plainly stated that he did not trust the Kuye Devil Lord's character.

"It was perfectly normal for me to summon you and test your mettle."

The Kuye Devil Lord shook his head, put away the Spiderheart Grass, and looked calmly at Chen Jichuan.

"If my true body had come, would I not have died for nothing?"

Chen Jichuan shook his head. "This poor Daoist will not argue with the Devil Lord. The Devil Lord's attack last time caused me grievous losses. If you truly wish to cooperate, then please compensate me."

By the Kuye Devil Lord's logic, his previous attack had merely been intended to probe Chen Jichuan's capabilities.

If he died, then he died.

If he survived, then they could continue discussing cooperation.

This was typical thinking for those in high places and those of the devil path, but Chen Jichuan would not swallow it.

Kill him and offer no compensation?

Then they would part ways with one clap and two scattered halves!

"Qizhenzi."

"You are quite interesting."

The Kuye Devil Lord's face remained savage, making his expression impossible to discern, but this was undoubtedly the first time he had been threatened and restrained by a Fourth-Rank Upper Immortal.

"Thank