Liu Buli hadn't expected Lu Wuming to be so insistent on this particular matter.
He couldn't help but laugh heartily, nodding as he said, "I was just giving you an example to put your mind at ease, absolutely no other intentions. You know how much I detest that place, so what else is there to worry about? No one in their right mind would stay in a place they despise, would they?"
Lu Wuming pondered his words and found them quite reasonable. His dissatisfaction lessened, and with a soft hum, he reached out to embrace Liu Buli. Then, he murmured, "Master, you shouldn't always put my affairs first. You need to consider your own matters too. If you always act this way, Wuming will be unhappy."
Hearing his 'big dog' playfully complaining, Liu Buli felt a warmth spread through his heart, making him incredibly comfortable.
He couldn't resist patting Lu Wuming's head again and said, "Master isn't just considering your affairs, but our future together. Because your future involves me, and your future must have me by your side. Therefore, I need to consider what's best for both of us. My conclusion is that you must become incredibly strong, so strong that you won't give a second thought to anyone in the world, be it demons or cultivators, even if they all combined. Only then can we be together peacefully, undisturbed by anyone."
Lu Wuming nodded.
He understood what his Master was saying.
And that was indeed his plan.
He had considered that achieving their goals might be incredibly difficult. But he hadn't anticipated that this difficulty would involve them entering the demon realm prematurely.
He himself had no issues, but he was simply worried about Liu Buli. After all, everyone knew the demon realm was extremely dangerous. And Liu Buli was his most precious treasure. How could he possibly feel at ease sending such a vital treasure to such a perilous place?
Knowing what Lu Wuming was thinking, Liu Buli didn't dwell on the topic further.
He cleared his throat and pointed to the monsters still lingering in place, hesitant to act. Liu Buli spoke, "Wuming, let's deal with these monsters first. Let's see how much they can help you improve. If the gains are good, then a trip to the demon realm won't be in vain."
Lu Wuming's emotions were incredibly complicated; he didn't know what to do.
After a long period of hesitation, he ultimately chose to do as he always did: clear his mind and follow Liu Buli's arrangements.
As he turned towards the monsters, the beasts' instincts seemed to alert them to what was about to happen. They growled, baring their fangs, and no longer holding back, they launched another attack on Lu Wuming.
This time, Lu Wuming met them head-on. Liu Buli watched from the side, showing no intention of helping. He knew that for Lu Wuming, these monsters posed no real challenge.
His role was to observe the surroundings, ensuring no ordinary cultivators witnessed their actions, and then quietly wait for Lu Wuming to eliminate all the monsters.
Not disappointing his Master's expectations, Lu Wuming, having decided on his course of action, emptied his mind and revealed his ghost claws.
The monsters, perhaps somewhat influenced by Lu Wuming's ghostly aura, displayed a degree of apprehension even in this life-or-death struggle.
However, Lu Wuming's intent was to annihilate them, and their hesitant actions only made it easier for him to strike.
It didn't take long before all the monsters in the vicinity were wiped out. It was not much different from how he usually killed people. Or rather, in Lu Wuming's eyes, all existences other than Liu Buli were essentially the same.
Everything was equal in his sight.
This showed a deeper understanding of the Dao of Heaven than many cultivators who sought immortality and sainthood.
Liu Buli mused, finding his own thought amusing.
Lu Wuming stood amidst the sea of corpses and blood, looking up at Liu Buli not far away. Seeing him smile, though he didn't know what about, Lu Wuming felt happy as long as Liu Buli was happy. So, without hesitation, he smiled along with Liu Buli and asked, "Master, did you think of something interesting that made you smile again?"
"I was thinking of you, that's why I'm so happy." Liu Buli narrowed his eyes. When facing Lu Wuming, he didn't hesitate to speak more sweet words.
Hearing this, his foolish disciple's cheeks indeed turned red.
Liu Buli chuckled softly, but before his 'big dog' could rush over for a hug, he gently pushed him away. "Let's deal with important matters first, don't fool around with me. Tell me, how much resentment and malevolent energy did you absorb just now? Was it more than what you gain from killing people?"
Lu Wuming thought for a moment and nodded.
While these monsters weren't particularly strong, their abilities were generally average.
Their sheer numbers meant that it was indeed faster than killing individuals.
There was no need for further explanation; Liu Buli could tell what he was thinking just by looking at his expression. He narrowed his eyes, his smile resembling that of a fox plotting something.
He said, "That's great then. After we leave this secret realm, we'll find a way to take you to the demon realm. We'll use these monsters to level up. Once you've improved sufficiently, we'll go find the Demon King. Wuming, I have great confidence in you. We'll strike first. I believe with your strength, defeating that Demon King will be absolutely no problem!"
Liu Buli spoke with great conviction.
Lu Wuming, however, sighed.
His eyes were a deep crimson as he looked at Liu Buli. He reached out and pulled the other man into his embrace. Shaking his head, Lu Wuming murmured, "Master, improving too quickly doesn't only have benefits. Like now, Wuming has improved so much, yet I feel an emptiness. Master, can you help me? Make me feel more comfortable?"