According to Liu Buli's understanding, this group of demons appearing together must have a leader.
After all, the demons encountered so far did not seem very intelligent. They were completely driven by desire, their actions motivated solely by simple hunger.
A group like this, without someone to lead and command, would at best be a disorganized mob. Without leadership, dealing with them would become much easier.
This was only natural.
And judging by the current situation, the only demon capable of commanding these demons would be the one who had spoken with them, and no one else.
Indeed, upon hearing his words, the demon's expression immediately changed. Its already hideous face became even more unsightly. It frowned and seriously commented, "You... are actually quite clever?"
This comment was absolutely sincere.
But it was precisely because of this that Liu Buli almost lost his composure.
This group of demons...
Were they truly this simple?
If he were in a different situation, with a different alignment, Liu Buli felt he might be willing to befriend these simple demons.
But there were no "ifs."
They were born into a relationship of prey and predator, a relationship that made them absolute adversaries.
After all, as Lu Wuming had metaphorically put it, how many humans would be willing to befriend cattle, horses, or sheep raised for meat?
With a slight shift in his thoughts, Liu Buli pursed his lips.
When he looked at the demon again, his gaze was firmer than before.
Raising his long sword, Liu Buli said, "Thank you for the compliment, but you are destined to die. Before I send you on your way, I have a few questions for you. For instance, why did your King send you to find Lu Wuming? What is the purpose of bringing him back? What do you want him to do? Or what do you want to get from him? Do you know?"
As he spoke, Liu Buli was merely trying his luck.
Given how simple-minded this demon was, perhaps he would actually answer a few questions.
Liu Buli thought this, and to his surprise, the other party actually gave him an answer.
However, the answer left him somewhat helpless. The demon shook its head and said, "I don't know. This is the King's own will, it has nothing to do with us. I only need to bring the young master back. Other matters are for the King and the young master to deal with; there's no need for me to worry so much. But since they are father and son, perhaps the King simply misses the young master and wants him to return. It's most natural for a family to live together."
Is it that there's no need to worry, or that you're incapable of worrying even if you wanted to?
As for the final speculation, Liu Buli completely dismissed it. Such a ridiculous notion, it was likely only simple-minded demons like them would believe it.
Suppressing his urge to retort, he cleared his throat and adopted a serious, earnest expression. He said, "Alright, since you don't know anything, I'll send you on your way then."
"It's not you sending me on my way, it's time for me to eat," the demon corrected him earnestly. "Your scent is very pleasant. Not just me, many of my kin have taken a liking to you. Isn't the young master the same? He's been by your side all along, so he must have decided on a cooking method by now, right?"
Hearing this question, Liu Buli's expression became somewhat uneasy.
He desperately wanted to tell this demon that their young master had already eaten him many times. However, that kind of eating was different from theirs.
The young master preferred to eat raw, and he ate endlessly.
Thinking this, Liu Buli's cheeks flushed slightly. To prevent the conversation from veering into even more bizarre territory, Liu Buli preemptively attacked the demon.
Although the demon wasn't particularly bright, its strength was undoubtedly top-notch. After a few exchanges, Liu Buli determined that he could win, but perhaps not as easily as he'd imagined.
During the battle, the demon also realized Liu Buli's power. It licked its lips and said, "You're much stronger than I thought. I believe the initial information was incorrect; you should be stronger than that old man. But being stronger is good, beings with abundant spiritual energy like you have a better taste."
Liu Buli scoffed, "As food, I truly thank you for your compliment. But unfortunately, I only allow one person to eat me. You trash, just watch from afar, and don't harbor any delusions."
As they spoke, neither the human nor the demon ceased their movements. The demon's attack style was similar to Lu Wuming's; its sharp claws, imbued with a heavy demonic aura, tore through the air. Even from a distance, being struck by that demonic aura would inflict a long, profusely bleeding wound.
However, unlike Liu Buli's situation, the demon could recover from its injuries at an astonishing speed.
While not as fast as Lu Wuming, it was still a significant advantage in such a fight.
The frown on Liu Buli's brow deepened, while the excitement on the demon's face grew. It said, "I'm sure of it now, you can't beat me. If we keep fighting like this, you'll be worn down and killed by me."
"Is that so?" Liu Buli smiled. "I think you should worry about yourself more, because I, well, I'm quite resilient."
The demon remained silent.
But its eyes clearly conveyed disbelief.
It had prepared for its final strike, and Liu Buli could tell. So, he allowed flames to envelop him, channeling all his spiritual energy into his long sword. He intended to wait for the moment the demon, filled with confidence, charged at him, there would inevitably be a fleeting moment, a tiny crack of vulnerability.
That would be his key to victory.
Taking a deep breath, the demon launched its attack with a roar.
And just as Liu Buli had anticipated, as it drew closer, it did indeed reveal a momentary opening.
However, to launch an attack, he would have to endure its current claw strike.
Liu Buli gritted his teeth. He was prepared.
His long sword lunged directly towards the demon's neck. Yet, the expected searing pain did not materialize.
Instead, in a flash, another claw struck from the side, severing the demon's sharp claw, and then it was instantly restored.
Liu Buli blinked in surprise, "Wuming, you..."
"Shhh," Lu Wuming, who had arrived beside him at some unknown point, chuckled. "There's fire all around, my movements are fast, no one saw. Don't worry."