Wang Youhong's already ugly expression darkened further, but every man for himself and heaven and earth would destroy those who did not. He dared say that every truly capable member of the Heavenly Revelation Alliance had their own little calculations. For the sake of his own life, of course he could not refuse Ji Yuan's request.
"Yes. Since it is Mister Ji's wish, I'll take you there at once..."
Wang Youhong could practically conclude that the Demon King was dead for certain. As he rose together with Ji Yuan, he had assumed the Brute Ox and the zombie would come along as well. To his surprise, Ji Yuan merely said lightly to the two who had also stood up.
"You two needn't come."
After saying that, Ji Yuan seemed to recall something. He looked at Old Ox, extended his left hand, and lightly tapped Old Ox's forehead with his index finger. Old Ox's entire body went taut, and he did not dare evade that finger.
After that tap, Ji Yuan gave Shi Jiu a meaningful look, then drank it all from the wine cup on the table. The sense of isolation around them immediately vanished, and the clamor of the tavern once more took over.
Then Wang Youhong and Ji Yuan left the tavern side by side. The waiter glanced at Old Ox and Shi Jiu, who were still in front of the table, and continued calling politely after Ji Yuan and Wang Youhong in a loud voice, "Take care, honored guests! You're welcome to come again next time!"
By the time Ji Yuan and Wang Youhong had been gone for a while, Old Ox and Shi Jiu could no longer sense Wang Youhong's aura at all. The two each let out a breath, while Old Ox slumped limply in