Chapter 15: Poisoned Fang Passes the Blade, The Toad Trembles in Fear

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It was not only Mo Fan—every other demon in the cavern was also staring at the Demon King seated at the head, who looked like a black whirlwind. They all wanted to know what sort of opportunity he would grant the toad.

A trace of astonishment appeared in the eyes of the red-robed demon and the other two generals. None of them had expected their king to be so generous today. It was probably related to the human beauty they had offered him earlier. Perhaps he was simply in high spirits.

As for the lesser demons in the cavern, they were all envious of Mo Fan and the other two. After all, they had never received such treatment when they first came up the mountain.

“As for this little toad… he is truly far too ugly. If I let him stay on my Black Wind Mountain, it would damage my dignity as king. In the future, the demons of the other mountains will surely make him a laughingstock.”

Just as Mo Fan was filled with anticipation, the Demon King uttered words that struck him like a heavy blow.

Damn it! I look like a lump of black charcoal, and you still have the nerve to call me ugly?

Do you have no sense of shame at all?

Mo Fan was instantly filled with resentment, but he did not dare say it aloud. He could only wait uneasily for the Demon King’s final judgment.

“However, I established a rule long ago: any wild beast that gains demonic form within the territory of Black Wind Mountain may join us.

“Since I was the one who established the rule, I cannot casually change it. This truly puts me in a difficult position.”

The Demon King furrowed his brows slightly. His black, bell-like eyes shifted as he looked toward the three generals below and smiled.

“How about this? Do any of you three generals wish to take in this ugly creature?”

At these words, the three demon generals seated behind the stone table exchanged glances. Then the burly man in white robes bared his teeth in a grin.

“All the lesser demons under my command are strong and sturdy. This little toad is so short that he looks like a dwarf. I certainly have no use for him.”

“If even Old White doesn’t want him, then I definitely don’t,” said the general in yellow robes, shaking his head.

The demons then turned their eyes toward the red-robed general. Even the Demon King spoke up.

“Venom Fang, among the generals, only the lesser demons under your command are somewhat smaller in stature. Are you willing to take in this toad demon?”

“My king, this ugly creature just shot and wounded Whitehair under my command. If not for my respect for you, I would have swallowed him whole already. Why would I take him in?” the red-robed demon general called Venom Fang replied coolly.

Hearing this, a chill spread through Mo Fan’s heart, and he could not help feeling sorrowful over his plight.

After finally gaining demonic form and traveling thousands of miles to this Demon Mountain, he had not found a single great demon willing to take him in. What kind of absurdity was this?

Was Mo Fan destined to remain a lowly demon for the rest of his life?

He knew very well that if he could not enter this demon mountain, he would be unable to obtain the true cultivation methods of the demons. Naturally, he would find it difficult to continue cultivating.

Spiritual medicines could also accelerate the process of gaining demonic form, but he had not found a single one in the past two months. Clearly, that path was not easy either.

“This…”

Seeing that none of the three generals wanted the toad demon, the Demon King could only shake his head helplessly.

“Little toad, you have seen it yourself. Since none of the three generals wants you, there is naturally no place for you on Black Wind Mountain. Later, you should return to wherever you came from.”

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“My king, since there is no place on Black Wind Mountain for this ugly creature, he must be considered a wild demon. In that case, we can settle the matter of his having wounded Whitehair earlier.”

Just as Mo Fan was overcome with despair, the red-robed Venom Fang spoke up. With a grin, he said, “Since he is a wild demon who wounded Whitehair under my command, I suggest we simply flay this worthless ugly creature alive and prepare a feast from him. He would make an excellent accompaniment to wine. Would that not be delightful?”

At those words, Mo Fan was utterly horrified. Every hair on his body stood on end.

This demon wanted to eat him!

“This…”

The Demon King was also taken aback by Venom Fang’s suggestion. He seemed to think it was somewhat improper, yet there was a certain logic to it, leaving him momentarily unable to refute it.

Seeing this, half of Mo Fan’s heart turned cold. He hurriedly said, “Grandpa Demon King, my true form is a toad, one of the Five Poisons. My entire body is covered in venom glands. I cannot be eaten, and my flesh is bitter!”

“You’re poisonous?”

The Demon King’s thick brows immediately rose. He glared at Mo Fan in irritation.

“What use are you, then? You’re ugly enough already, and now you can’t even be eaten. What good are you?”

“My king, although the toad is poisonous, most of its venom glands are located in its skin. As long as we strip off the skin, it can still be eaten.”

The demon general Venom Fang pushed the matter further, apparently determined to have Mo Fan killed.

Mo Fan’s heart trembled, and cold sweat poured from him. He hurriedly spoke again.

“Grandpa Demon King, I once heard that the golden toad is said among humans to summon wealth and fortune. I may be a little ugly, but I am a symbol of prosperity and good luck. If Black Wind Mountain takes me in, wealth will surely pour in from every direction!

“So, in a sense, I am not an unlucky little demon at all. I am a demon of fortune, a demon of wealth!

“I beg you to think it over carefully, Grandpa Demon King!”

“Oh? Are you saying that if Black Wind Mountain refuses to take you in, we will lose our wealth and invite disaster?”

Venom Fang’s repeated sneers reduced all of Mo Fan’s efforts to nothing in a single sentence, and even the Demon King seated above revealed a look of anger.

“This little demon would never dare! I absolutely would never dare!”

Mo Fan was so frightened by those words that he did not dare raise his head. Yet inside, his heart twisted with rage, and boundless fury surged through him.

That bastard is determined not to stop until he gets me killed, is he?

All I did was shoot and injure one bird demon under his command. Does he really have to go this far to harm me?

Damn you. Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river. If I, Mo Fan, survive this, I swear I will flay you alive and cook you in a pot!

“Roar!”

“Hahahaha… I finally gained demonic form!”

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At that moment, a tiger’s roar shook the entire cavern.

Erha, who stood beside Mo Fan, suddenly manifested a human head and wore an expression of utter exhilaration.

Though he had only just gained demonic form, the aura he emitted far surpassed that of an ordinary lesser demon. It seemed as though he had been born with an innate air of dominance and kingship.

“Thank you, Grandpa Demon King, for granting me this opportunity. Otherwise, I fear I might never have gained demonic form in this lifetime!”

After letting out another long roar, Erha immediately knelt on the ground and repeatedly kowtowed to the Demon King seated above.

“And I thank you too, Grandpa Demon King!”

A clear, pleasant voice rang out from the other side.

Mo Fan turned his head and saw that the rabbit demon had undergone an immense transformation as well. Her entire upper body had become human, leaving her two pairs of full, rosy breasts completely exposed.

“Hahahaha! This rabbit demon truly is naturally beautiful. She is no less attractive than the human beauty in my arms. Come here and let me examine you properly!”

The Demon King’s eyes lit up at the rabbit demon’s transformation. With a wave of his hand, a black wind immediately howled forth. In the next moment, it wrapped around the rabbit demon’s delicate body and swept her into his arms.

One large hand clasped around her slender, snow-white waist and began groping her without restraint, drawing cries of pain from her lips.

“Grandpa Demon King, that toad demon once saved me. I hope you can forgive him and spare his life!” the rabbit demon suddenly said, pleading on Mo Fan’s behalf.

“Oh? Is that so?”

The Demon King nodded. Then he threw back his head and laughed.

“Today, I have gained two beauties, and I am extremely pleased. We shall spare the little toad.

“What is more, this little toad has brought me such a beauty, as well as that tiger demon. He has indeed brought fortune to Black Wind Mountain. He is, without question, a little demon of good fortune!”

After speaking, the Demon King turned toward the red-robed general below.

“Venom Fang, do you still intend to eat this toad demon?”

“Since my king is in such high spirits, how could I ruin your pleasure? Naturally, I will not eat him,” Venom Fang replied with a beaming smile, though he did not look at Mo Fan again.

“Grandpa Demon King, since none of the generals is willing to take in this toad demon, I humbly ask permission to claim him for my own household.”

At that moment, the black-robed demon attendant, who had remained a bystander all this time, suddenly spoke.

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