Trial by Fire

This unique opening gift had completely caught Li Ziran off guard. He had judged a demon squad captain only this morning, and now they had captured a demon attendant.

Could they really be uprooting the demons' stronghold in Hippo Ancient City?

Looking at the three Fishman girls' faces, brimming with sincerity, refusing any longer would seem rather tactless.

But what they had done was far too dangerous. This was merely a low-level demon, yet the Black-Red Slave Shop was far more than it appeared on the surface.

For demons to have put down roots in Hippo Ancient City, without an Archmage-level existence behind them, they would be fooling the dead.

If the girls got hooked on this, they might very well stumble into disaster tomorrow.

They were his treasures. How could he let them take such a risk?

"No next time! Tell me the whole process in detail, or I won't judge him." Li Ziran threatened.

Ailey glanced at him and said coquettishly, "Didn't I just tell you? Ivy showed a bit of thigh, and this demon stupidly took the bait."

Li Ziran smiled. This was not his first day muddling about on the Wasteland. As an attendant of the Black-Red Slave Shop, this demon was clearly a minor leader. If he could be captured so easily, then demons could never have invaded the Red Soil Continent twice.

Demons could be considered one of the cleverest races.

"Tell the truth. This is crucial!" Li Ziran looked directly at Aimer. This girl was gentler and easiest to work on.

Aimer looked at Li Ziran, her lips moving twice, but Ailey suddenly jumped out and shouted, "You're not allowed to tell!"

Li Ziran glared at her and rebuked, "Ailey, have you forgotten what you promised me? Here, you listen to me. The