Chapter 528 - 525: Demon

"Don’t be so sure of yourselves." Mo Qi rubbed his nose.

"You may have paid to spare your lives, and it’s true I won’t harm or kill you, but I have plenty of ways to make you fall in line."

The crowd was scornful. ’He won’t harm us or kill us, and he still expects us to obey?’

’By what right?’

’With just your words?’

Mo Qi didn’t get angry at their indifference. He scattered several hundred Array Flags, which merged into the Array.

"While I was studying Arrays, I happened to come across a very interesting one."

The crowd watched Mo Qi coldly, wondering what he was getting at.

Mo Qi continued without pause, "This Array was invented by a Beast Tamer. It’s used as an aphrodisiac for Demon Beasts to solve the problem of low birth rates among some of the rarer species."

"Apparently, due to a design flaw, the Array can’t distinguish between species or even gender."

Hearing this, everyone’s heart began to pound. They had a very bad feeling about this.

Mo Qi grinned wickedly. "In other words, once I activate it, anyone within this Array—regardless of gender, species, man or woman, male or female—will be overcome with insatiable desire and indulge themselves without limit."

"As for what you’ll get up to... to be honest, I have no idea. This is my first time setting it up."

As he spoke, Mo Qi took out a Memory Crystal.

"After I activate the Array, I’m going to record the entire process and save it in this crystal. You know, to study the Array’s flaws."

"You can all rest assured. I promise I absolutely will *not* make countless copies of the crystal’s contents, and I absolutely will *not* distribute them everywhere. Absolutely not!"

How could they remain calm after hearing that? Their faces instantly darkened.

"Kid, don’t you dare do anything reckless!"

"Don’t do it! We can talk about this!"

’Damn it, that "guarantee" is exactly what you’re planning to do!’

It wasn’t that no one doubted the existence of such an Array, but could they afford to take that gamble?

What if it was real?

What if it was just as Mo Qi described, with no regard for species or gender? Then among themselves, between men and men, between humans and Demon Beasts... would they...?

’Holy shit... that’s a mental image I can’t even bear to picture.’

Besides, after everything that had happened, they knew Mo Qi wasn’t one for empty threats. He was a man of action, through and through!

And so, under Mo Qi’s eager gaze, the group had no choice but to swallow their frustration and start chopping wood to build.

"Don’t slack off! Build this tavern to be grand, sturdy, and luxurious. After all, you’ll be frequenting this place to eat and spend your money from now on!"

Everyone rolled their eyes.

’Only a fucking idiot would come here to eat and spend money!’

’Besides, even if we build this tavern, will you even live long enough to use it?’

Mo Qi paid no mind to their thoughts. The results would speak for themselves soon enough.

"Holy shit, Master, do you really know how to set up such a twisted Array?" Xiao Zhang asked, looking at Mo Qi with eyes full of worship.

Mo Qi had a major headache when it came to the clingy Xiao Zhang.

’Accepting him as a disciple... I’m not really willing. But if I don’t, I can’t seem to get rid of him either.’

’After all, Xiao Zhang did come here to help me.’

’And I’ve already tested him. I don’t know why, but this Xiao Zhang really is sincere about becoming my disciple.’

Meeting Xiao Zhang’s expectant, worshipful gaze, Mo Qi felt helpless and could only nod.

"Holy shit, holy shit! Master, you truly are the paragon of Demons! You can even set up such a ridiculously awesome Array! You’re my idol!" Xiao Zhang gesticulated wildly, practically dancing with joy while spewing a torrent of curses.

He then sidled up to Mo Qi, wiggling his eyebrows and baring his buck teeth. "How about you activate it for a test run, Master?" he whispered conspiratorially. "Let your disciple broaden his horizons!"

"Get lost!" Mo Qi shot him an irritated glare. ’Is this Array something you can just test for fun?’

’The worst punishment is a quick death. Even though they’re enemies, I’m not so depraved as to actually torture them like this.’

’I only set it up because it was a simple and effective way to force the people from the North District to compromise. It was the most fitting solution.’

’Otherwise, I could have just had the Pig Emperor come out and recite some poetry or sing a song.’

’But that would have been too much trouble, and I don’t want to reveal the Pig Emperor’s abilities just yet.’

"Hehe, don’t be mad, Master. Your disciple was just joking! Come, come, have a seat. Let me give you a shoulder rub, massage your legs, and work on your back."

Xiao Zhang pulled a lounge chair from his Storage Space and placed it before Mo Qi, the picture of attentiveness.

Mo Qi didn’t stand on ceremony with Xiao Zhang and plopped right down onto it.

He stopped Xiao Zhang’s subsequent movements. "You can skip the massage. Just tell me, why do you want to become my disciple?"

A fanatical look appeared on Xiao Zhang’s face. "Ever since I was a child, this disciple has aspired to become a proper villain, to become the Demon Venerable, to lead—"

"Stop, stop, stop!" Mo Qi pursed his lips. "Cut the crap. I want the real story."

It wasn’t that Mo Qi didn’t believe Xiao Zhang had such aspirations, but he was certain there was an ulterior motive behind them.

Otherwise, when it came to being a villain or comprehending the Demon Dao, who in this region could possibly compare to the Sect Leader of the Demon Sect?

If Xiao Zhang truly wanted to learn, he could have just sought guidance from the Sect Leader of the Demon Sect. Why run all the way here and insist on becoming *my* disciple?

The smile froze on Xiao Zhang’s face. He sighed and shot a look at Wei Chunqiu, who was standing a short distance away.

Wei Chunqiu nodded. With a wave of his hand, the powerful experts of the Demon Sect scattered, receding into the dense forest like a tide.

Seeing this, Mo Qi raised his hand. An Array descended from the sky, enveloping him and Xiao Zhang.

"You can speak freely now."

Xiao Zhang bit his lower lip with his buck teeth. His previous roguish demeanor vanished, replaced by a grave expression.

He tore open his shirt, revealing his fair chest.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa! We’re just talking here! I’m a decent guy, you know." Mo Qi shot up from the lounge chair, putting some distance between himself and Xiao Zhang.

But at that exact moment, the Chaos Scripture in his Sea of Consciousness suddenly reacted, trembling slightly.

A streak of black light then flew out from Xiao Zhang’s chest, shot directly into the space between Mo Qi’s eyebrows, and merged with the Chaos Scripture.

"This..."

Mo Qi’s expression shifted. Before he could react, a massive, black character for the word "Demon" materialized above his Sea of Consciousness.

A grand, thunderous voice boomed in his ears.

"The Demon Dao returns to its throne; the sovereign is here!"

Then, a strange yet powerful energy radiated from the "Demon" character, attempting to merge with Mo Qi’s Sea of Consciousness, his very flesh and blood.

Mo Qi had no idea what this "Demon" character was trying to do. Judging by the Chaos Scripture’s tacit approval, it was probably something beneficial for him.

But for some reason, deep down, Mo Qi felt a profound sense of unease. Something was very wrong.

He felt a strong sense of repulsion toward this "Demon" character, and even toward the Chaos Scripture’s reaction to it.