Am I the only cultivator in this cultivation group?

"Hello, I am the fox, Li Hu."

Li Hu replied honestly.

"Don't just stand there." Zhang Gou glanced at him, then at the Qi and Blood Pill in his hand, and licked his lips. "Washing pots isn't so bad. You get a monthly salary, and the good days are far from over."

Upon hearing this, Li Hu looked down at the Qi and Blood Pill and his emotions gradually calmed down.

Also.

Wasn't this exactly what he risked his life to get into the July Demon Cave?

With a monthly salary and the ability to receive Qi and Blood Pills, one can steadily cultivate and break through to a higher level sooner.

Isn't this the day he's been dreaming of?

Thinking of this, Li Hu let out a soft breath and carefully put the pill away.

"you're right."

"That's more like it." Zhang Gou grinned. "Come on, let's wash the pots. I'll tell you about the rules in the July Demon Cave while I'm at it."

"You're such a wonderful demon."

Li Hu was somewhat moved.

The other demons ignored him, but this sea dog spirit took the initiative to talk to him and even gave him some pointers. He was really helpful.

Like their master, they are both kind-hearted.

Soon, the two little demons, a fox and a sea dog, jumped into the big copper pot and began to scrub it diligently.

While washing the pots, Li Hu gradually learned about the hierarchical system of the July Demon Cave from Zhang Gou.

Within the Demon Cave, ranking is determined by a dual system of demonic power cultivation and merits and authority.

A rigid hierarchy, where the strong prey on the weak.

We consider both combat strength and job duties.

From top to bottom, it is divided into seven major tiers and fourteen levels, from the lowest level of demon slaves to the highest level of cave masters, with each level pressing down on the next.

The one with the highest status is naturally the cave master.

Below him is the deputy cave master.

Next are the Grand Elder, the Four Demon Kings, the Strategist, and the Demon Administrator.

The core force consists of guardian demon generals, responsible for protecting the cave master; the vanguard leaders command the squads, and the elite demon soldiers are the main combat force within the squads.

In addition, there are skilled demon craftsmen and scout demon detectives, who are responsible for internal affairs, crafting, and exploration within the demon cave.

Further down, there are mostly lesser demons who haven't yet reached the Spirit Origin Realm.

Most of them, like Li Hu, were only at the stage of transcending worldly concerns.

However, Li Hu's status was even lower; he was a lowly servant demon.

Specializes in doing odd jobs.

After listening, Li Hu couldn't help but ask, "Why can't I do housework?"

Zhang Gou sighed: "Only senior staff are qualified to work in the internal affairs department. Newcomers like us can only do odd jobs and hard labor."

At this point, he lowered his voice and said, "But don't feel wronged. No matter how bitter it is, it can't be as bitter as those demon slaves."

"A demon slave?"

"Yeah, they're all prisoners of war." Zhang Gou curled his lip. "Those who are captured have the lowest lives. They get beaten and cursed, and nobody cares if they die. At least we get paid and have a place to live."

Li Hu nodded silently.

Compared to that, I seem to be quite lucky.

The two demons chatted while washing the pot.

They scrambled the pot until evening, when the fox and the seal were exhausted and collapsed at the bottom of the pot, barely able to lift their paws.

Zhang Gou, panting heavily, stuck out his tongue and said, "Our king has a huge appetite; ten large cauldrons wouldn't be enough to fill him up."

Li Hu, lying in the pot, suddenly remembered something and asked in surprise, "There's... no food for us in this pot?"

"What are you thinking?" Zhang Gou rolled his eyes at him. "This is a pot for stewing dragon snake meat."

"Dragon snake meat?"

"That's right," Zhang Gou said mysteriously. "I heard that the King personally slew a dragon-like creature today. That dragon-like creature was almost like a dragon itself. How could we possibly eat such a thing? Don't even dream about it."

"A serpent..."

Li Hu muttered something to himself, but didn't take it too seriously.

"I thought it was something extraordinary, worth all this trouble to clean the pot. I've even drunk real dragon blood and eaten dragon blood pills."

"Pshaw, what's so special about that!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Gou immediately perked up, raised his chin, and said smugly, "I've even seen a real dragon!"

"Have you ever seen a real dragon?"

Li Hu immediately perked up.

"Of course!" Zhang Gou patted his chest. "Back in the day, my family worked for the Dragon Clan! I once caught a glimpse of His Highness the Dragon King from afar; he was incredibly majestic!"

Li Hu was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly realized: "You came from the sea?"

"Nonsense!" Zhang Gou glared at him. "I'm a seal spirit! You know what a seal spirit is, right?"

As he spoke, he thrust his hips forward and backward a couple of times, saying with a proud expression, "All humans envy our stamina!"

"What?"

Li Hu tilted his head, looking completely confused.

When Zhang Gou saw his dazed look, he immediately waved his hand.

"Forget it, forget it. You're so dense, you wouldn't understand even if I explained it to you."

As he spoke, he looked down at the thick layer of black oil stains at the bottom of the pot and immediately felt a headache coming on. After a moment of silence, he suddenly pulled out two long white sticks with round brushes attached to the ends from his waist pocket and casually tossed one to Li Hu.

"Here, this is an electric brush. It's super fast for scrubbing pots and pans."

Li Hu took it and tentatively pressed the switch. With a "buzz" sound, the brush head immediately started spinning rapidly.

"this……"

His eyes widened slightly.

Zhang Gou had already skillfully started scrubbing the pot, saying as he did so, "Humans are truly amazing creatures. They can always come up with these strange and wonderful things, achieving miraculous effects without using immortal power, talismans, or magic."

Li Hu tried it a few times and found that the electric brush was indeed useful. The oil stains that he couldn't remove even after a lot of effort were quickly rubbed off.

"Why didn't you take it out sooner?" he asked, puzzled.

"Idiot." Zhang Gou rolled his eyes. "If you had cleaned the pot properly from the start, the boss would definitely have given you more work. What, you think you don't have enough work?"

Li Hu was taken aback and shook his head repeatedly.

"That's settled then," Zhang Gou said earnestly. "Learn from this, there's a long road ahead of you. You need to learn to assess the situation, do what you should do, and don't try to be a hero. If you work too hard, you might not get any credit, and you might even cause trouble."

Li Hu listened thoughtfully.

He had never been taught this principle when he was practicing asceticism in the mountains.

Zhang Gou wiped away the last bit of oil and climbed out of the pot.

"Let's go, we're done. Let's head back early. We have to get up early tomorrow, so don't be late."

"oh."

Li Hu nodded honestly.

It was indeed getting late.

Later, his master would call him to go into the dungeon.

So he went back to his place.

It was a small wooden hut, given to him by the toad spirit. The hut wasn't big, but it was at least a private space where a person could lie down. It had a straw bed and a small table.

For Li Hu, this was already very good.

Compared to that cold, damp, and dilapidated cave, this place is like a paradise.

He had just taken out his phone when he saw a message from his master.

[Jade Cauldron Immortal]: Good disciple, let's go to the dungeon, come quickly!

Li Hu's eyes lit up immediately when he saw it.

[Pharmacist Li]: Here I am!

After awkwardly replying to the message, he immediately sat cross-legged and meditated, the patterns he had previously discovered resurfacing in his mind.

Soon, a pale blue light rose from his body, enveloping him completely.

next moment.

When he opened his eyes again, he was standing in the ancient temple once more.

The surroundings remained eerily gloomy, the night sky was dark and oppressive, and crows flapped their wings and flew overhead, emitting piercing cries.