Chen Jie's intelligence isn't exactly outstanding, but that doesn't mean he's stupid. As soon as he realizes his life is in danger, he immediately bolts—his speed is remarkable. "Chase him! Make sure you kill him," Mei Li ordered. The losses sustained earlier were so severe that she now fully grasped the extent of the threat posed by the effeminate type. Such people must be eliminated—there was no room for them to survive. The magical beings surged forward, closing in on him. Yet Tao Xia remained calm, smiling as he glanced back. At the same time, the golden bowl suddenly descended from the sky, catching dozens of the leading figures firmly in its embrace. The other magical beings, seeing this, all instinctively slowed down. After all, who wouldn't know that the faster someone charges, the more likely they are to perish? Why would anyone foolishly keep pushing forward? Mili had expended significant physical energy from using the Body-Splitting Technique just now, and given her sense of lingering danger around her, she hadn't impulsively rushed forward to follow—instead, she remained in her original position to stabilize the morale of the troops. She was furious, gritting her teeth. It was truly a case of cutting the grass but not removing the roots—spring winds would blow and it would grow again. What in the world was this persistent, effeminate figure's background? Every time he appeared, he brought not only more powerful artifacts, but also a greater number of them. This was her second major challenge since arriving on Earth. The first, of course, was none other than Qin Feng, the one who had left us utterly stunned. As for resentment toward Qin Feng and Chen Jie, Qin Feng clearly held the upper hand. Standing up from his concealed spot, he was about to summon his flying sword and ascend into the sky. Qi Ya suddenly pulled his sleeve, asking, "Where are you going? To cause trouble for Chen Jie, or to help him?" "Heh, I'm going to dig a hole for him," he said with a mischievous smile. "Again? Won't you die if "The beautiful Inspector huffed. "Not at all, but it will be quite uncomfortable," he smirked. "I think it's time to be honest with Tao Xiang about our situation... Ahem, don't glare at me—rest assured, I won't betray you. What I mean is, I should tell him that I and Meili are bitter rivals. That way, we can unite and face the demonic forces together." "Uniting with a soft-spoken, effeminate type," Qingya found it unacceptable. She still held her original stance, wishing to stay as far away from Chen Jie as possible, so as not to give him any opportunities for further advances. Qin Shao nodded. "Tao Xiang and the demonic forces are now mortal enemies, just as we are. After all, enemies of our enemies are our allies—what's wrong with that?" The logic was sound, yet Qingya was reluctant to see him take this step. Shifting her perspective, she countered, "It won't work. He won't unite with you—because he also resents you." "He smiled with deep intention: 'Don't worry, Taoxia brother will definitely work with me. Hehe, you'll find out soon enough.'" Qingya released her grip with some resignation, only coming back to herself when Qin Feng had flown far away. She stomped her foot and said angrily, "Honestly, he must be treating me as a bargaining chip to secure a partnership with Chen Jie. You, Qin Feng—how can you so easily fall into your own traps? It's not just unfair to set pits for others; do I have to be treated any differently?" This is what sets Qin Feng apart—he often turns unfavorable circumstances around with a simple statement, calmly seizing the initiative. If one wants to have Tao Xiang fall into the trap, they must push him from behind. Qin Shao expressed keen interest: "Really? How can I fail to see that as a strategy?" Chen Jie blushed: "Can't you just avoid the main force? I deliberately had the demonic forces pursue us, then eliminated their combat strength during the movement—haven't you seen the results?" "Alright," Chen Jie said seriously, "thousands of demonic troops, after suffering heavy losses of nearly a hundred, have now decided to abandon the pursuit. You've achieved significant success." "Indeed," Tao Xiang beamed with pride, but soon he caught the deeper meaning of the words, his expression turning cold: "What do you mean? Are you mocking me?" "Qin smiled lightly, "No, actually, today's Chen少爷 has been truly heroic. Facing thousands of demonic warriors alone, he not only remained calm—his face turned pale but his heart steady—but also defeated many of them. He even gave his treasures a splendid showcase. I'm still in awe, truly." Seeing that he didn't seem to be exaggerating, the other man brightened immediately, "Honestly, you don't need to be so impressed with me right now. You'll discover more of my strengths over time—Qingya will too—and then she'll come back to me." Qin longed to ask, where exactly does your boldness and confidence come from? Could it be in that unintentional, graceful curled finger you often lift? For a man of stature, constantly holding his fingers in that manner, only someone as well-traveled and experienced as I can endure it. Anyone else would be covered in goosebumps. He gave a deeply respectful expression and said, "Only after witnessing Tao Xiang's true strength did I feel compelled to forge a sincere friendship. We've never met before—what a case of mutual discovery through shared challenges. How about we unite our forces and jointly confront Mei Li, that female demon queen?" "Isn't she your subordinate?" Tao Xiang blinked, his eyes narrowing. Given Mei Li's earlier statements, even if this man were the most intellectually dim, he'd surely realize he'd been had. "Listen, I'm telling you—we all take down the demonic forces. That's a major achievement, whether for the heavenly realm or the cultivation world." He began to persuade. "I don't care about recognition," Chen Jie remained unmoved. "Saving the common people from suffering." Qin Feng continued. "I don't care about doing good deeds either." Chen Jie stayed firm—clearly, this man was set in his ways. Qin Shao took a deep breath, pulled out his trump card, and said, "Don't regret it. You see, not only do I harbor enmity toward the demons, but there's another person who hates them just as much." "Today, even if you tell me the truth from the sky down to the earth, I won't cooperate with you—I'll have you killed," Tao Hua scoffed. "Just let me finish what I have to say. That person isn't anyone else—she's Qingya." He smiled warmly. "What about Qingya?... What did you just say? I'm in."