Bearing the blue sky

Chapter 141 The Plan... Begins!

Liu Jianjian looked exactly like Zhu Ge did when she was fighting the Fungus God.

Zhu Ge immediately realized that Liu Jianjian had definitely shortened her lifespan.

"Okay, let's grill the meat right away!"

There happened to be some meat that was too finely chopped, so Zhu Ge decided to render the pork and then stir-fry a large plate of meat.

A plate as big as a millstone!

Anyway, Zhu Ge could carry even a pot weighing a ton. He also bought some daily necessities like salt in Jianshui City, and he could stir-fry some meat to improve his taste.

"The Swordsman —"

Just as Zhu Ge was about to give some instructions, he saw Liu Jianjian reach out and summon Dao Xia back.

The swordsman transformed into strands of hair and returned to Liu Jianjian's body. A moment later, Liu Jianjian's complexion became slightly rosier.

"call----"

Liu Jianjian let out a long sigh: "I almost starved to death on the spot—"

Then, she said to Zhu Ge, "Master, please let me recover my strength in my thorns first. My demonic energy is running low, and refining the axe-mantis is too tiring."

"It can be restored? Good."

Zhu Ge nodded and then went to make the meat herself.

Grilling meat is actually not as fast as stir-frying meat, but only if the meat is thinly sliced.

Fortunately, Zhu Ge didn't care too much, since there were bits of meat everywhere anyway.

And then there are the internal organs and various viscera.

Actually, these items could fetch a good price at Tongfu Restaurant.

However, processing these parts inevitably results in some meat being wasted.

That's monster meat brimming with energy!

This naturally led to Zhu Ge's popularity.

"laugh"

A huge stone pot, taller than Zhu Ge, was placed on the ground, and Zhu Ge used a tiger's thigh bone as a spatula.

That second-realm tiger demon had a huge body, and the thigh bones of its hind legs were crystal clear and smooth, perfect for making shovels. They could be used to shovel dirt, or washed clean and used as spatulas.

Before long, Zhu Ge had cooked a large pot of vegetables.

Liu Jianjian didn't care about anything else, nor was she afraid of getting burned, and started eating right out of the pot.

However, Zhu Ge was afraid that it wouldn't be enough for her, so he also roasted a cow, a pig, and three sheep.

Finally, after roasting five or six more second-realm demonic beasts, Liu Jianjian was finally full.

Meanwhile, Zhu Sisi had returned to the mulberry tree to continue eating mulberry leaves, while Hua Liusha quietly stayed in Zhu Ge's mind to digest the soul she had previously devoured.

Zhu Ge was left busy for half a day, and finally sat on the ground waiting for Liu Jianjian to finish eating.

"belch""

Liu Jianjian tossed aside the pork leg she had just finished eating and let out a burp.

"Are you full?" Zhu Ge asked helplessly. "What you ate is enough to buy several low-grade spirit artifacts."

"Hehe, I'm full, I'm full." Liu Jianjian scratched her head sheepishly, then made a hand seal: "Now I'll summon the Mantis!"

"Okay." Zhu Ge's eyes lit up.

He didn't know what abilities this axe-wielding mantis possessed.

Moreover, he wanted to know why the axe-mantis knew he was in this valley.

Although he had a vague feeling that he had a premonition, he still wanted to ask.

This time, he actually used a trick to capture the axe-wielding mantis by taking advantage of the fungus god's extermination formation.

If it weren't for the powerful formation, he probably would be dead by now.

And information leakage?

Zhu Ge's trip actually involved leaking information in Jianshui City.

Therefore, he guessed that this matter was related to Yu Rui of that Fish Scale Martial Arts School in the city.

"Bang!"

The axe-wielding mantis landed, and everyone held their breath.

This is a mantis with a bright green body, a pair of sharp, axe-like arms that gleam with a cold light, and triangular compound eyes filled with murderous intent.

This body is naturally suited for killing!

"well----"

The first thing the axe mantis does after appearing is sigh.

He then bowed his head to Zhu Ge: "Greetings, Great Master."

It seems that Liu Jianjian has already communicated with the axe-mantis after refining it, and knows that Zhu Ge is Liu Jianjian's master, as well as their great master.

"Axe-wielding mantis, what abilities do you possess?"

Zhu Ge asked.

"My talents are a nimble body and a sense of killing intent," the Mantis replied truthfully. "It increases my speed and enhances my perception of killing intent."

"Hmm." Zhu Ge nodded, without much further reaction.

To be honest, the Axew's abilities are quite average.

It's just the most ordinary ability, like most monsters.

Unlike the Swordsman, who possesses the ability to refine metals, this is an ancient and exotic species.

"Oh right, Jianjian." Zhu Ge suddenly remembered the group of demonic beasts outside the valley who were immobilized and bewitched by Hua Liusha: "You should go out and capture all those demonic beasts as soon as possible."

Although the axe-mantis is not an ancient species, it is at least a third-realm monster.

Although those outside are only second-realm demonic beasts, they possess extraordinary talents and are ancient rare species. It would be a waste not to take them in.

"Ah? Okay————" Liu Jianjian trembled and had no choice but to walk out dejectedly and reluctantly.

"Hurry up, you lazy bum," Zhu Ge urged helplessly. "Otherwise, they'll be even harder to subdue once they've regained their senses!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Jianjian immediately quickened her pace.

Zhu Ge shook his head and looked at the axe-mantis again: "Who told you the location of my valley this time?"

Upon hearing this, the axe-mantis twisted its triangular head and wriggled its sharp mandibles: "A merchant sent a servant out of the city, supposedly to get the news from a martial arts school."

"A businessman? A martial arts school?"

Zhu Ge narrowed her eyes, recalling Yu Rui, whom she had met at the Tongfu Grand Restaurant.

Although he had already guessed it, he still didn't expect that kid to play dirty tricks behind his back.

Unfortunately, although that kid's move was fierce, it was still the work of a third-realm axe-mantis.

However, Yu Rui never expected that since Zhu Ge dared to reveal his whereabouts, he wasn't afraid of being discovered in the valley.

"Is it really Yu Rui?"

Zhu Ge's heart stirred slightly as she thought of other people.

However, now that Zhu Ge has the axe-wielding mantis, he can actually be a little bolder.

"Mantis, you can go back now."

Zhu Ge looked at the distant horizon and a thought suddenly came to her mind.

"Go back?" the axe-mantis asked, puzzled. "Go back to where?"

"Go back and continue to rule over all demons." Zhu Ge's lips curled up, and then a thought struck him.

Name: Zhu Ge

Lifespan: 300 year

[Characteristic: Not wearing]

[Inventory: Kunpeng, Spider, Stealth]

With a lifespan of three hundred years, Zhu Ge had to consider an opportunity that was just around the corner.

[Spider], wear it!

The next moment, Zhu Geyao's heart pounded, and it pounded with all its might.

An invisible and intangible wave spread out; the greatest sound is silent, the greatest form is formless.

Name: Zhu Ge

Lifespan: 296 year

[Trait: Spider]

[Inventory: Kunpeng, Hidden]

Four years!

Wearing the [Spider] only consumed four years of my lifespan?

Zhu Ge knew that everything had changed after she advanced to the second realm.

The martial arts heart began to beat, and the blood energy that should have been endless like rivers and seas dissipated by more than 80%.

However, his lifespan was only four years.

Cultivation not only increased his lifespan, but also reduced the energy consumption of his special abilities!

"Great, sooner or later, I will be able to wear the trait at all times."

"Then let's begin the planning!"