Chapter 2258: Stubborn Little Demon

The woman said, "Are we just going to watch and do nothing?"

"Of course not." The middle-aged scholar shook the folding fan in his hand.

"Once the news is spread, I believe others will take action. Then we'll see their true strength." As he spoke, a cold gleam shot from his eyes.

"If it's truly confirmed that it's Ye Buxiu's Rebirth, then both of us must act together to completely eliminate him. This time, we absolutely cannot leave any future troubles!" In the Third Layer of the Chaotic Saint Realm, Ye Bufan's main body, disguised as an Immortal Pill Great Master, set up a Restriction and refined Medicinal Pills inside, while his Dao Body and Fifth Little Demon waited outside.

The Formation and Restriction he set up were tightly sealed, making it impossible to see anything from the outside. Fifth Little Demon walked around outside twice, saw nothing, then sat down next to Ye Bufan, still feeling a bit uneasy.

"You mean this Great Master can really refine the Emperor Scarlet Pill?" Ye Bufan nodded: "Don't worry, he definitely won't disappoint you."

"This old man looks quite impressive, but can he really be that powerful? You know, even the Immortal Pill Masters in our Family can't achieve this. Please don't make any mistakes, this Medicinal Pill is very important to me…" The little girl was clearly flustered with concern, muttering to herself endlessly while sitting there. Just then, a rich Medicinal Pill fragrance wafted over.

"It smells so good, what is that scent? Does it smell a bit like the Emperor Scarlet Pill?" Fifth Little Demon sniffed hard. According to her experience, this was the smell of the Emperor Scarlet Pill, but it had only been refining for a quarter of an hour. How could it be ready so quickly?

One must know that even the top Immortal Pill Great Masters in their Family would take two hours, and that was with good luck, refining a full batch without failure.

Amidst her myriad doubts, the Restriction before her was removed, and his main body walked out, holding a small jade bottle.

"This is what I promised you. We are now even. This old man will take his leave." After speaking, he waved his hand, and the jade bottle flew over, then he drifted away.

He had two portions of medicinal ingredients for refining the Emperor Scarlet Pill. One batch was already refined, and he needed to quickly refine the other. He had to find a place to do Alchemy.

Fifth Little Demon reached out and grabbed the jade bottle in her palm. Looking inside, she saw six black Medicinal Pills lying at the bottom of the bottle, with golden patterns shimmering on them. They were all High Grade.

"Oh my goodness, there are really six Medicinal Pills, and every single one is High Grade, that's amazing!" The little girl was ecstatic beyond words, spinning around twice on the spot before reluctantly taking out two, somewhat pained, and handing them to Ye Bufan.

"This is your benefit fee." Ye Bufan already had three in his hand, and he took two more, saving five Emperor Scarlet Pills.

When he refines another batch later, he will have a total of fourteen. This kind of Medicinal Pill is powerful, and he can use it even when he reaches Yuan Emperor, not to mention Xuan Yuan Linglong and Yuhua Ling.

"Our cooperation is complete, we are even. I'm leaving." With the matter concluded, he prepared to bid farewell.

"Wait a moment." Fifth Little Demon called out to him.

"Can you do me a favor?" Ye Bufan said, "What else is there?" Fifth Little Demon said, "I'm going to take the Medicinal Pill to increase my strength. How about you act as my Protector?" Ye Bufan was somewhat astonished: "Shouldn't you return to your Family and Cultivate under the protection of a strong individual?"

"I want to rely on myself, without their help." Fifth Little Demon said indignantly.

"I want to raise my strength and go back to surprise them, so they can't say that my achievements depend on the Family anymore." Ye Bufan shook his head. The little girl was being childish. It's a good thing to be able to quickly increase one's strength with the help of the Family's power, and there's nothing to be ashamed of.

Moreover, if she hadn't relied on the chaotic spiritual treasure given by her Family, she wouldn't even have been able to save her own life, let alone increase her strength.

Of course, he wouldn't expose this and dampen the little girl's enthusiasm.

"Then you could also secretly Cultivate by yourself, right? You want me to be your Protector, do you trust me that much? Aren't you afraid I'll take the opportunity to harm you and snatch your Medicinal Pills and treasures?"

"I'd be even more dangerous alone, and I don't know Formations or Restrictions." Fifth Little Demon pouted.

"Compared to others, I feel you're more trustworthy. After my Young Miss's observation, your character isn't bad. You didn't run away with the crimson god fruit before, so you shouldn't harm me."

"Alright then, since you trust me so much, I'll help you out." Ye Bufan led the little girl to carve a cave in the nearby mountain wall, then concealed it with a Formation.

"Alright, you can Cultivate now. I'll guard you here."

"I'm telling you, you're not allowed within one zhang of this Young Miss, and no peeking either." Fifth Little Demon shook her fist as a warning, then sat down cross-legged and took out an Emperor Scarlet Pill, putting it into her mouth.

As time went on, the Medicinal Power was continuously refined, and her aura began to climb steadily upward.

Ye Bufan stood by, observing the little girl's situation. He had to admit that Fifth Little Demon's Aptitude was truly excellent, no less than Yuhua Ling's.

In just half an hour, her cultivation increased by one Rank, entering Yuan Zun Seventh Grade. The little girl opened her eyes, her beautiful pupils sparkling with excitement, but she didn't stop. Instead, she took out another Medicinal Pill and put it into her mouth.

Clearly, Fifth Little Demon's goal was not merely Yuan Zun Ninth Grade, but to Breakthrough to a higher Rank. However, Medicinal Pills, when used too much, develop drug resistance, and it was the same for her. Continuously taking them in such a short time would reduce their efficacy, making it difficult to Breakthrough another Rank.

About half an hour later, although her strength had increased again, there was still some distance to go before she could Breakthrough to Yuan Zun Eighth Grade.

Seeing the Medicinal Power almost exhausted, the little girl did not give up. Instead, she put another Medicinal Pill into her mouth.

With two Medicinal Pills, the Medicinal Power doubled, and soon her aura increased by another Rank, entering Yuan Zun Eighth Grade.

Fifth Little Demon opened her eyes again, and Ye Bufan said, "Alright, that's enough."

"No, I must reach Ninth Grade." A stubborn glint flashed in the little girl's eyes. She put the last Medicinal Pill into her mouth, then began to Breakthrough again.

Ye Bufan shook his head slightly. Continuously taking Emperor Scarlet Pills in such a short period of time was truly a waste. If she took one every three months, only three Medicinal Pills would be needed to reach Yuan Zun Ninth Grade, but with this method of consumption, the last one would not have much effect.

After all, with reduced Medicinal Power, the increase would be limited. Sure enough, half an hour later, the Medicinal Power of this Emperor Scarlet Pill was completely absorbed by the little girl, but there was no sign of a Breakthrough.

Ye Bufan thought Fifth Little Demon would give up then, but to his astonishment, the little girl not only didn't stop, but instead frantically circulated the Chaotic Origin Energy within her body, continuously assaulting the Yuan Zun Ninth Grade barrier.

"Forcibly attempting a Breakthrough, isn't this reckless?" Ye Bufan wanted to stop her, but at this moment, he couldn't interrupt, otherwise, it would only have an adverse effect.

He thought the little girl would stop if she didn't succeed after a while, but he didn't expect to underestimate Fifth Little Demon's stubbornness.

A full hour passed, and there was no sign of her stopping. Instead, her expression showed a hint of madness, her face grew redder and redder, and her aura began to become chaotic.

Ye Bufan inwardly cried out in alarm. This was a premonition of Qi Deviation.