Male Inferiority and Female Supremacy in the World of Immortal Cultivation

Chapter 75: 75. Calabash Brothers Save Grandpa
 

Fang Zhou finally got to see Ling Xiaoyue set up the Sword Array, but sadly the process was too concise, completely incomprehensible.

She lay atop the canopy and with a slight wave of her hand, the Longsword stuck in the ground emitted dozens of streaks of light, covering half of the grounds of Lanruo Temple’s branch courtyard, and then it was over, without even the cheap effect of fifty cents.

Yet, Han Li was filled with admiration: “Back when I was at Qingyun Sect, Master had to prepare for several days in advance to set up an array, and the process would take a whole day without interruption, or all efforts would be in vain. Senior Ling, with a mere gesture, has completed the task. It truly reflects a return to simplicity and extreme brilliance.”

Is she really that amazing, or do I feel like you’re just kissing up?

Even though it’s quite far away, Ling Xiaoyue could definitely hear it, and Fang Zhou has already sensed through their mental connection that she’s in a very cheerful mood.

Such a shallow woman, flattered by a few words of flattery, can’t you hold back a little dignity?

“Disciple.”

Ling Xiaoyue’s voice came from the canopy: “The Tree Demon will surely head straight for you once it arrives, but don’t worry, your master will handle it. Just concentrate on dealing with those seven little demons.”

Fang Zhou shouted towards the canopy: “I got it, just be careful, and don’t let that Tree Demon escape.”

Fang Zhou feared Ling Xiaoyue’s tendency to allow creatures to escape would come into play, letting the Tree Demon get away.

“Impudent disciple, are you questioning your master’s capabilities? Are you itching for another lesson?”

Ling Xiaoyue plucked a leaf and tossed it down towards Fang Zhou.

Thrown by her, the leaf was more lethal than a throwing knife, whizzing by so fast it was nearly invisible.

Fang Zhou quickly turned and ran, as the leaf pierced the ground behind him, lining the floor with a row.

Escaping outside, Han Li also came out, expressing her concerns: “Fang Zhou, the more I think about it, those seven demons are not easy to deal with…”

Fang Zhou smiled: “Don’t worry, I’ve already thought of a plan.”

After finding out that the gourds could be used normally, Fang Zhou came up with two plans that should be effective. He decided to implement Plan A first, and if it fails, then move to Plan B. The likelihood of success was quite high.

After hearing Fang Zhou’s two plans, Han Li looked confused: “Can this really work?”

She felt both plans were far-fetched. Unless those seven demons were foolish, how could they ever fall for this?

Fang Zhou reassured her: “Don’t worry, both plans have an eighty percent chance of success.”

Han Li asked puzzledly: “Why so?”

Fang Zhou gave a confident smile: “Because Calabash Brothers rescue Grandpa!”

Han Li: ????

…

The Tree Demon, with her seven sisters, glided through the night sky on a leaf, heading straight for the Lanruo branch courtyard.

After swallowing the Golden Core, the seven sisters could no longer sense it, but the Tree Demon still had a clear sensation, as that was its possession after all.

On the way, the Tree Demon suddenly said to the seven sisters: “Once we arrive, if the Golden Core is not on that female cultivator, you all go block her, and I’ll take back the Golden Core before dealing with her.”

The eldest was startled. That female cultivator was a match for their Granny, even stronger than Yan Chixia from a year ago. They, the seven sisters, stood no chance at all.

Having barely survived their encounter with Yan Chixia a year ago, facing this formidable female cultivator would surely put the sisters in mortal danger.

The eldest hurriedly said, “Granny, we sisters are still young, it’s better for me alone to…”

“Not enough!”

The Tree Demon interrupted her: “Alone, you are far from enough. You all must go together to buy some time, and if you really cannot hold on, call for the youngest.”

The eldest’s heart sunk, she said hoarsely, “Understood.”

Turning to look at her sisters, all six displayed different expressions, the seventh seemed to want to say something, but the sixth, anxious, covered her mouth.

The eldest felt a bitter taste in her heart. Although the seven sisters shared a body and blood with Granny, in the end, they weren’t her own kin.

Furthermore, most monsters are emotionally detached; the old man’s approach is understandable.

Unfortunately, due to their origins, they have no other choice.

Lanruo Temple is now within reach.

The Tree Demon, accompanied by its seven sisters, flew to Lanruo Temple, not rushing in but closing its eyes to sense the whereabouts of the Golden Core.

“If the female cultivator makes a move, hold her back.”

The Tree Demon opened its eyes and shot rapidly towards a certain location in Lanruo Temple, moving so fast it was barely visible to the naked eye.

Fang Zhou and Han Li were right there, conversing. Suddenly, a chill rose in Fang Zhou’s heart. Turning his head quickly, he saw a shadow flying towards him from the sky, extremely fast.

“Shameless thief, return my Golden Core!”

Even before its arrival, the deafening sound waves had already thundered through.

Fang Zhou recognized the voice of the Tree Demon, and his exceptional vision allowed him to see clearly the appearance of the Tree Demon—a middle-aged male with black hair like ink, exuding an imposing aura.

With just one glance, the Tree Demon’s presence locked onto Fang Zhou, rendering him stiff and immobile.

This was the vast disparity in strength; even after becoming stronger, Fang Zhou could not contend.

However, Fang Zhou was not overly fearful in his heart because Ling Xiaoyue had said she would handle this problem.

She had never joked about such life-or-death matters.

As expected, just as the Tree Demon flew into Lanruo Temple, Ling Xiaoyue’s laughter followed closely behind.

“Little sapling, looking for trouble with my disciple, did you ask for my permission as her master? Come here to me.”

The Tree Demon, which was flying towards Fang Zhou, suddenly turned uncontrollably in the air. It quickly regained control of its body, but had already entered the range of Ling Xiaoyue’s Sword Array and could no longer escape.

The enraged roar of the Tree Demon followed: “Using such despicable and shameless methods to trap me, you have no face!”

“Hahaha, this is called strategical deception; there’s a dog hole left over there, crawl out if you can!”

“Ah ah ah, I’m enraged to death!”

Ling Xiaoyue and the Tree Demon started fighting again inside the Sword Array, accompanied by all kinds of trash talk.

Of course, most of the name-calling was coming from Ling Xiaoyue, with the Tree Demon howling furiously in response.

Fang Zhou breathed a sigh of relief; now that the Tree Demon was here, those seven ‘Cauldron Boys’ were sure to have arrived too. He exchanged a glance with Han Li and they hurriedly rushed forward.

Outside Lanruo Temple, the seven sisters were utterly befuddled; this seemed a bit different from what had been agreed upon earlier.

Didn’t the old man say he would retrieve the Golden Core, asking them to hold off that female cultivator?

Why had he been so eager to confront the female cultivator himself?

Could he have been blinded by anger?

The fourth sister said anxiously, “Let’s hurry and help the old man!”

“Hold on, don’t be rash!”

The eldest sister quickly stopped her, “We can’t intervene in the battle between the old man and the female cultivator; let’s retrieve the Golden Core first, then think of a way to give it to the old man.”

The fifth sister asked, “Where’s the Golden Core?”

The eldest sister looked towards the second sister, “It must be inside this Lanruo Temple, have the second sister locate it.”

“No need to search,” the second sister suddenly spoke, “It’s already here.”

The back door of Lanruo Temple was abruptly opened, and Fang Zhou and Han Li came out, immediately spotting the seven sisters supported by tree leaves in the air.