Chapter 341: You Won’t Be Able to Escape!

Chapter 341: You Won’t Be Able to Escape!

In Tianfeng City, at the Refining Demon Sect.

Ever since Ling Meng joined Wu Ying Ge, she had made remarkable progress in both demonic techniques and handling matters, no longer the little demoness of the Refining Demon Sect she once was.

To become a leader, one needs a broader mindset—sometimes, it’s not just about immediate benefits; one must broaden their horizons and seize the future.

Just as Wu Ying Ge had said before: “If you want to enjoy more quality Meat Floss Cake, you need to offer some benefits to the Meat Floss Cake vendors.”

In the past, Ling Meng only focused on relying on her own power to pressure anyone seeking cooperation, resulting in a predatory type of collaboration, which was, in fact, a sign of small-mindedness.

To expand her mindset, she must drop her arrogance. Just like Wu Ying Ge, a master of the demonic path who was willing to approach the townsfolk easily and converse freely.

She knew to restrain her brilliance most of the time, but at crucial moments, she would showcase her strength. She still remembered how he saved her from dire straits at the Sacred Altar.

Thus, there were many things she needed to learn from Wu Ying Ge, not just demonic techniques but also various means and attitudes in handling matters.

This negotiation with Lu was her greatest concession; she was willing to supply him at a reasonable price instead of taking advantage of her position and asking exorbitant demands.

Everything went smoothly, as both sides had come to an agreement without any objections.

However, not long after, a dramatic turn of events occurred.

Lu suddenly interrupted the cooperation with the Refining Demon Sect, citing financial difficulties, and claimed they could collaborate again at a later time.

Ling Meng found this completely nonsensical.

If the prices she proposed before were acceptable, now that she had lowered them, was it really impossible for Lu, given his current momentum, to scrape together that little money?

Impossible.

So there had to be some reason behind this.

While mingling with Wu Ying Ge in various towns, she had seen many businesspeople; although they were merely vendors, she had gleaned some insights from them.

Among vendor circles, if the commodities are similar, to sell them off, one must engage in price wars, lowering prices to make sales.

Previously, Ling Meng acted as a buyer alongside Wu Ying Ge. As a buyer, one would always seek the most cost-effective products.

If she liked a vendor’s goods and was ready to purchase but then encountered another vendor offering a lower price, she would easily be tempted away, and there was a high chance she wouldn’t buy from the original vendor.

If an even cheaper and better quality product popped up, it went without saying that the previously agreed orders could be canceled.

Ling Meng recalled her own situation now mirrored those vendors trying to sell their wares.

Could it be that Lu found a supplier of magic equipment who offered a better price and quality?

Unlikely.

To be honest, when it came to magic weapons and potions, the Refining Demon Sect produced the best; where could one find something superior to their offerings?

Did he find another faction from the Refining Demon Sect to collaborate with?

Who would willingly supply him at such a low price?

No matter how she thought about it, it didn’t compute; there was no reasonable explanation.

The disciple dressed in black, Wen Xun, was a bit angry and said to Ling Meng:

“Young Lady, Lu is going back on his word, not placing us, the Refining Demon Sect, in his eyes. It seems you were too merciful; they don’t appreciate your kindness. With our current power, how could they dare to betray us?”

“You don’t understand; this isn’t about mercy, it’s about strategy. His betrayal is for a reason,” Ling Meng replied seriously, sitting with her legs crossed on her dark throne.

“Send my orders to investigate the cause, focusing on their equipment situation. But unless it’s absolutely necessary, do not use force. Understood?”

“Yes, Young Lady!”

Her subordinate complied and hurried off to convey Ling Meng’s orders to investigate the situation over at Lu’s.

She had a strong intuition that something was off with Lu.

There might be a shocking secret hidden within.

Now that she was a leader of the Refining Demon Sect, she needed to be perceptive; if she sensed a potential problem, caution was warranted.

Before her subordinates, Ling Meng maintained her lofty demeanor. After sorting out the affairs, she retreated to her room.

Her room was decorated in shades of pink and purple, filled with a heavy scent of Demon Qi. Anyone else exposed to such a rich concentration of Demon Qi would likely perish rapidly.

Once back in her room, Ling Meng shed her proud exterior, kicked off her shoes, and climbed onto her bed, tightly hugging a pillow featuring Lin Nuo’s image.

She would rub it, kiss it, having accumulated a deep longing for Lin Nuo since they hadn’t seen each other for a long time. Each day in her room, she would mutter his name: Wu Ying Ge, even in her dreams, she would speak his name.

“Master, where are you? I’ve already put everything you taught me into practice. Why haven’t you come to see me yet?”

She had lost track of how many pillows she had gone through; each time, her excessive hugging caused the pillows to wear out.

This one wouldn’t last long either, but she had already prepared over a hundred pillows for her long-term use.

“Master, if I catch you, you won’t get away, that’s for sure,” Ling Meng said with a sickly smile at the pillow bearing Wu Ying Ge’s image.

One day, she wouldn’t just be hugging pillows but would have her Master himself by her side.

One day, she would become the highest leader of the Refining Demon Sect, ready to receive her Master with the grandest of ceremonies.

And the most luxurious wedding would be with her Master.

Only her Master deserved to share a bridal chamber with her; their bloodline fusion would create the most extraordinary talents in the demonic path!

That day would come soon.

……

Recently, a chill had begun to stir, causing Lin Nuo to shiver frequently.

Was it an illusion?

He couldn’t tell; he often felt a sudden chill down his spine.

He, Lin Nuo, Wu Ying Ge, Ni Daye, had achieved great contributions for Mu Yiting’s faction, successfully collaborating with Lu and turning Mu Yiting’s weak power around.

Of course, he still viewed Mu Yiting’s faction as a major force; he believed he would eventually rise through the ranks, prosper, and reach the pinnacle of his life.

Lin Nuo received praises from Mu Yiting and Mu Feng and was entrusted with a high position, suddenly taking charge of all affairs within Mu Yiting’s faction.

Now he found it strange that his contributions didn’t quite warrant managing most of the faction’s affairs.

But that wasn’t the point; he would use the power given to him without overthinking it.

That day, he went to a fish pond to fish; knowing his habits, Mu Yiting specifically arranged for the pond to be stocked with countless fish, more than enough for Lin Nuo to catch.

She kept tabs on his whereabouts, purposefully visiting the pond.

Of course, she brought him some cold water to drink.

“Ni Gongzi.”

Lin Nuo had just caught a big fish when he bumped into Mu Yiting.

“Good day, Young Lady.”

“This is a cold drink I prepared just for you.”

Mu Yiting placed the cold drink in front of Lin Nuo; upon seeing it, he thought, wow, he was thirsty, and this was just perfect.

But he had to feign humility:

“Uh, what have I done to deserve such a drink from the Young Lady?”

“It’s what you deserve.”

Mu Yiting smiled, not intending to expose Lin Nuo. She found it amusing to watch him pretend.