"Liu Laolao! Someone's peeping on us sisters bathing!" a young woman in the lake shouted.
Boom! In another part of the peach blossom forest, an absolutely terrifying demonic power shot into the sky, instantly enveloping the entire forest.
"Don't let these two scoundrels get away!"
"Gouge their eyes out!"
The girls in the lake were extremely furious.
Swish… Swish… Clothes and skirts hanging on the lakeshore all flew up and descended back into the water.
Whoosh, whoosh… One by one, the maidens soared into the air, their figures graceful and captivating. The captivating scent of maidens fresh from the bath permeated the air.
"Kid, stop staring. Let's go," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said to Ye Yunfei.
"I'm afraid we can't leave immediately. A great demon is here. She has already used her demonic power to confine this peach blossom forest," Ye Yunfei said with a bitter smile.
Not far away, an old woman with a walking stick was approaching with a furious expression. Her movements seemed slow, but in reality, she was extremely fast, spanning ground as if shortening miles with each step.
"Who says I can't leave? No need to fear, I'll get us out of here!" The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, having just broken through his bloodline, was brimming with confidence.
The moment he finished speaking, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm erupted with a powerful traversing energy, enveloping Ye Yunfei as he attempted to traverse space and depart.
But the next moment… Thump, thump… The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm tried several different directions, but each time he was blocked by formidable demonic power.
"Not good! This old crone's demonic power is too fearsome! The spatial restrictions within this peach blossom forest were laid by her. She's now using her demonic power to forcibly suppress us," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm exclaimed in great alarm.
"This is a great demon, her strength far surpasses the Heavenly Sea Realm. We are currently not her match," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Liu Laolao, it's these two who barged in to peep on us bathing," one of the dozen or so maidens said. By now, all the girls had put on their clothes and gathered around the old woman, glaring angrily at Ye Yunfei and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm.
These maidens each wore gauzy dresses, looking as pure as fresh lotus blossoms out of water. Their figures were slender and elegant, jade arms exposed, legs long, their skin like flawless mutton-fat jade—exceptionally alluring.
"We only entered by accident, we meant no offense," Ye Yunfei said calmly.
Although the strength of the great demon before him was indeed frightening and gave Ye Yunfei some pause, he too had his own trump cards.
"Whether it was accidental or intentional, since you have offended my young mistress, you must accept punishment," the old woman said coldly.
"Young mistress, how should we deal with these two?" the old woman asked, turning towards a maiden wearing pink clothes.
This maiden was the most stunningly beautiful among the group, her appearance truly worthy of being called peerless! She had a slim and graceful jade-like body, skin like ice and bones like jade, an incomparably beautiful face, and limpid, watery eyes that gave one a dreamlike, illusory feeling. She was simply flawless.
"First, ascertain their identities. See if they are spies sent by the Heavenly God Palace," the pink-clad maiden said.
"Doesn't seem so. If I'm not mistaken, that little golden dragon should be the legendary Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm. It can command ten thousand insect creatures and is exceedingly rare. I have never heard that the Heavenly God Palace has tamed Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworms," the old woman replied, shaking her head.
"That little thing is the legendary Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm?"
"What a cute little thing!" Upon hearing the old woman's words, the maidens stared at the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm with great curiosity.
"Young mistress, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm can command all insect creatures under heaven and is skilled in spatial energy. Why don't we take it back to tame? In the future, it will certainly become a powerful force for our clan. Moreover, since the Heavenly God Palace is hunting us everywhere, regardless of whether they were sent by them, we cannot take any risks. Let's capture them first and discuss the rest later," the old woman advised.
"Very well. We'll do as Liu Laolao suggests," the pink-clad maiden nodded gently.
Her voice carried a magnetic quality, extremely pleasing to the ear. When she spoke, her red lips were glossy and moist, her teeth as white as jade.
"Everyone, I truly have no ill intent, nor do I wish to fight you. I hope you will not force my hand," Ye Yunfei said calmly.
"Be careful," Ye Yunfei sent a Sound Transmission to the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, preparing to take action.
Ye Yunfei had already roughly deduced why these Yaojing were here.
Some time ago, the Palace Master of the Heavenly God Palace engaged in a great battle with the Ancient Sage Gu Yao. The Ancient Sage was injured, and in that moment of crisis, the Eastern Barrens' Great Demon, the Golden Roc Demon King, arrived and rescued him.
Enraged, the Heavenly God Palace's Master ordered his forces to launch a large-scale purge against the Demon Race of the Eastern Barrens.
These Yaojing belonged to the Eastern Wasteland Demon Race. It seemed they were being hunted by the Heavenly God Palace's forces and had taken refuge here.
"You two little ones, surrender quietly. Don't think about escaping. Before this old body, you two fledglings aren't even qualified to flee," the old woman sneered, stepping towards Ye Yunfei and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm.
"Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, if you submit to our clan, henceforth we will surely provide you with the highest-tier resources, guaranteeing your strength will improve by leaps and bounds. Far better than tagging along with this weak little human boy," the old woman said to the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, her tone indifferent.
"Old crone, what the hell do you know? What this human boy can give me, you cannot. Besides, I like this kid's looks. I don't like the looks of you Yaojing!" the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm retorted angrily.
"Then I'm afraid you have no choice," the old woman sneered and reached out to grab them.
"Laolao, if he doesn't wish to join our clan, then so be it. No need to force him. You two, rest assured, it's only temporarily that you'll accompany us. Once you are cleared of suspicion, I will let you go," the beautiful eyes of the pink-clad maiden swept over, and she spoke up, her voice clear.
"Young mistress, you are too kind-hearted," the old woman sighed helplessly.
Suddenly, a wild laugh erupted outside the peach blossom forest.
"Hahaha… You Yaojing thought hiding here meant we couldn't find you? Futile! Even if you flee to the ends of the earth, our Heavenly God Palace still has ways to track you down!"
Boom! Boom! Terrifying energies erupted from all sides around the peach blossom forest. Sharp, imposing figures appeared one after another, surrounding the forest.
"Not good! Young mistress, the Heavenly God Palace has found us!" The old woman's face drastically changed.
The large hand she had been reaching out towards Ye Yunfei and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm halted.
At this moment, group after group of troops appeared around the peach blossom forest, their killing intent soaring, completely sealing off the forest.
A black-robed elder, hands clasped behind his back, strode into the peach blossom forest.
Boom! Boom! The black-robed elder waved his sleeves, casually breaking through the restrictions within the forest.
A troop of followers came behind him, advancing towards the center of the peach blossom forest.
"Protect the young mistress!" Groups of Demon Race troops continuously appeared at various locations within the peach blossom forest.
It turned out a contingent of Demon Race troops had been hiding in this forest, specifically tasked with protecting the young lady's safety.
"All of you, cover the young mistress's retreat. I will hold them off!" the old woman gritted her teeth and said.
"You two, leave. These are the Heavenly God Palace's forces. It's best if you don't claim to be with us," the young mistress said to Ye Yunfei and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, cautioning them.