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“It is too ancient, its years are numbered. It slumbers through its days, clinging to life. This time, we have startled it awake.”

“Quickly, seek aid from the City Lord!”

As the crowd communicated telepathically at full speed, the Nascent Soul demonic ape fully opened its eyes.

Instead of attacking, it shifted its sleeping posture, revealing its sagging breasts and bulging belly.

It emitted a series of “chick-chick-chick” sounds, its eyes scrutinizing the Golden Core humans with a selective gaze.

Zhu Xuanji and the others were stunned.

They were quite familiar with the Fire Fusion Demonic Apes. The three families’ Golden Core cultivators all lived in Fire Persimmon Immortal City and had frequent encounters with them. Furthermore, individuals like Zhu Xuanji, the Divine Catcher and royal family member, had conducted thorough investigations before arriving at Fire Persimmon Immortal City, reading through a wealth of royal intelligence.

Therefore, upon witnessing the Nascent Soul level demonic ape’s behavior, they exclaimed in shocked telepathic communication, “The she-ape is in heat!”

Among Fire Fusion Demonic Apes, the number of females was typically very scarce, with males outnumbering females by at least eighty to one.

Thus, within each ape pack, females were the most valuable asset, the guarantee of the clan’s future.

The situation with this Fire Fusion Ape pack was particularly unusual, with one female having grown to the Nascent Soul level, making her status even more exalted than the previous Golden Core Demonic Ape King.

No wonder the demonic apes guarded her dwelling with such vigilance.

Zhu Xuanji hurriedly transmitted, “Do not attack!”

“The she-ape’s estrus is an opportunity for us.”

“It seems to regard us as mates chosen by the ape pack.”

Zheng Shuanggou, wielding his twin hooks, paled, “Lord Zhu, what are you implying?”

Zhu Xuanji said, “As long as one of us is chosen by it, our relationship with the ape pack will drastically change from enemy to friend after the mating ritual.”

“At that time, not to mention the mere Demon General mechanism, the ape pack will even voluntarily offer a wealth of precious materials.”

“Do you live in Fire Persimmon Mountain and not know of this custom?”

Indeed, it was so.

She-apes were insatiable, and males of the same level often perished during the mating process.

Sometimes, when a she-ape in the ape pack had a life level that was too high and entered estrus, the males, afraid to approach themselves, would forcibly abduct males from other clans or even human men to satisfy the powerful she-ape’s vigorous demands.

If a male ape or man satisfied the she-ape and did not lose his life in the process, he would be well-treated by the ape pack. Voluntarily offering treasures was the most common form of good treatment, a way of expressing gratitude.

Upon hearing Zhu Xuanji’s words, Zheng Shuanggou and the others felt a chill run down their spines.

Zhou Nongying’s expression turned ugly, “Lord Zhu, do you know what you’re saying?”

Zhu Xuanji spread his hands, “This is the situation we are in. You want to wait for Meng Kui’s support? Perhaps I might have a chance, but you should forget about it.”

“We are trapped in a deadly situation. Only by casting aside all inhibitions can we find life within death!”

“The good news is that the she-ape only chooses one target for each mating. Only when that target perishes midway and the she-ape still has vigorous desires will she choose a second one.”

“That is to say, it will only choose one of us.”

“At that time, no matter who it is, even if it is me, I will have to bite the bullet and go for it.”

“For the sake of survival, there is nothing shameful about that!”

“Do you want to live, or do you want to die?”

Zhu Xuanji’s words caused the Golden Core cultivators to have different expressions.

Zheng Shanlian sighed, “Naturally, we want to live.”

Ning Jiufan, feeling that the chances of him being chosen were the lowest, looked indifferent and said firmly, “I agree with Lord Zhu’s plan!”

The others remained silent.

Zhu Xuanji clapped his hands, “That’s settled then!”

“No matter who is chosen, the rest of us must keep this matter strictly confidential.”

The other Golden Core cultivators all strongly agreed.

The Nascent Soul level she-ape bared her chest, making a continuous “chick-chick” sound. Her eyes swept back and forth, causing the Golden Core cultivators to turn pale and their hearts to pound wildly.

Suddenly, the she-ape’s gaze paused, and she pointed a finger towards—Ning Family Patriarch.

Ning Jiufan!

The she-ape beckoned him with her finger.

Ning Jiufan was dumbfounded, his face filled with disbelief.

“Me?”

“Why me?!”

He could not understand it at all.

Because compared to him, Zheng Shuanggou and Zheng Shanlian were clearly more physically robust, which was more in line with the Fire Fusion Demonic Ape’s aesthetics.

And although the Zhou family’s Golden Core was thinner, at least the cultivation technique he practiced was not ice-attributed.

Ning Jiufan mainly practiced the Ice Heart Mantra, and this kind of cold aura was naturally incompatible with the Fire Fusion Demonic Ape, naturally causing the latter to be disgusted by him.

“Why?”

“Why?!”

Ning Jiufan shook his head, muttering constantly.

“There is no reason. Since it has chosen Brother Ning, please bear with it a little.” Zheng Shuanggou suddenly relaxed and took out the Nine Yang Yellow Bull Balm.

“Quickly take some orally and apply some to the vital areas!” Zheng Shuanggou instructed.

Ning Jiufan was still in a state of disbelief and difficult acceptance, and a bottle of ointment was stuffed into his hands.

Afterwards, Zhu Xuanji and others opened their purses one after another, giving Ning Jiufan strong support.

The Zhou family Golden Core took out a pill: “This is the Spring Bloom Pill. After taking it, it can greatly increase energy and stamina.”

Zheng Shanlian groped in his storage bag and took out a ring-shaped magic weapon: “I am ashamed, I killed an evil cultivator of the Flower Plucking Sect in the past and obtained this Dragon Yang Essence Ring. I have not been able to dispose of it. It can be used for this moment.”

Having been reminded, Zhu Xuanji also groped out a sachet: “I once pursued a female demon and obtained a Spring Dream Sachet. I originally wanted to use this as a clue to investigate the follow-up, but I will lend it to you for temporary use now.”

Ning Jiufan was obviously reluctant, but the other Golden Core cultivators were firm and directly stuffed the pills, magic weapons, etc. into Ning Jiufan’s hands.

“Go!”

“Brother Ning, we all remember your contribution and will not let you sacrifice in vain.”

“After returning to the city, I will treat you to a meal!”

Ning Jiufan shook his head repeatedly: “I will not eat the meal, I don’t want these things. I think we can consider this more carefully.”

But the next moment, he was forcibly pulled out of the crowd by an invisible force.

It turned out that the Nascent Soul she-ape could not hold back her patience and acted directly!

Ning Jiufan glared.

He was caressed on the face by the she-ape.

Ning Jiufan glared.

He was stripped of his clothes.

Ning Jiufan glared.
He suddenly realized, then roared towards the heavens, his eyes bloodshot, and forced the words out from between his teeth: “Forced, helpless, what else can I do! I can only submit, I can only submit!”

“Brother Ning, righteous indeed!” Zhu Xuanji said, his face full of emotion.

The other Golden Core cultivators looked sympathetic, echoing his sentiment with flattering words.

Ning Jiufan suddenly said: “No, I must reach an agreement with all of you.”

“Especially Lord Zhu, this whole endeavor is entirely because of you.”

“From now on, the Ning family will definitely be in Fire Persimmon Immortal City…”

He quickly transmitted his voice, putting forward a series of conditions.

While Ning Jiufan was forced into submission, he was also forcing the other two Golden Core families, as well as Zhu Xuanji.

In a very short time, he coerced the other Golden Cores into signing a covenant with him.

The covenant guaranteed the Ning family’s position and future benefits in Fire Persimmon Immortal City. Ning Jiufan also demanded many resources suitable for his cultivation.

The Nascent Soul Ape, aroused, pounced on Ning Jiufan.

Ning Jiufan painfully closed his eyes, simultaneously waving his hands, activating a magical treasure, releasing icy mist that tightly enveloped himself and the ape.

This greatly disappointed the Zheng family’s Golden Cores, who had wanted to watch the show.

Meanwhile, the two Zhou family Golden Cores secretly retracted the jade slips from their sleeves, both feeling extremely regretful – they had missed the opportunity to record the scene.

This was an unusual, drawn-out battle!

Ning Jiufan was drenched in sweat, struggling to parry, his face pale, rapidly weakening.

The ape emitted a satisfied roar.

“Brother Ning, hold on!” The human Golden Cores sincerely cheered Ning Jiufan on.

“Why did this ape ultimately choose Brother Ning?” Zhou Nongying asked, expressing her confusion.

Others shared the same question.

Zheng Danlian speculated: “Perhaps this ape has lived long enough and wants a change of pace, a taste of something new?”

Zhu Xuanji’s heart stirred, and he suddenly thought of the answer, saying: “Could it be the Extraneous Peach of Affinities Core?”

“Back then, Meng Kui used his divine power to stir the field of fate, covering the entire Fire Persimmon Mountain.”

“The only means he could use without causing turbulence in fate, and endangering himself, was the Extraneous Peach of Affinities Core.”

“The reason he could use this item without causing ripples in fate, and endangering himself, is because this peach core carries strong peach blossom luck.”

“Strictly speaking, the Extraneous Peach of Affinities Core is a magical treasure to increase one’s romantic luck. The reason it has offensive power, and can injure others, is simply the price of adding peach blossom luck.”

The crowd understood: “So that’s how it is.”

“No wonder this ape didn’t choose anyone else, but instead picked Brother Ning.”

“And Brother Ning too. Sneaking into the Immortal Palace behind our backs, getting hit by the Extraneous Peach of Affinities Core, leading to this situation, this very moment, isn’t this the Buddhist retribution?”

With this explanation, everyone’s sympathy for Ning Jiufan’s tragic encounter greatly diminished.

Underground base.

Ning Zhui wiped his face with his sleeve, removing the sweat.

“Success!” He stared at the automaton ape.

Thanks to Ning Zhui’s frantic assembly against the clock, the automaton ape was fully restored.

In its head was the Frenzied Thought Riot Drum, in its chest was the Automaton Heart Furnace – Fire Essence.

The lower half of its body was originally just a skeleton, but now Ning Zhui had installed some mechanical parts, doing his best to disguise it.

Ning Zhui extracted Yuan Dasheng’s sentience and placed it into the automaton ape.

The automaton ape activated on its own, opened its eyes, moved its limbs, then knelt on one knee like a collapsing mountain, respectfully greeting Ning Zhui: “This subordinate greets Master.”

“This is for you, to help you conceal all auras!”

Ning Zhui stuck out his tongue.

A mark rapidly emerged from the base of his tongue.

Soon the mark protruded, transforming into a cloud of vapor, floating out.

In mid-air, the vapor transformed into a pure white bud, entirely composed of smoky clouds, with wisps of vapor slowly dissipating from its edges.

Cloud Concealing Bud!

Ning Zhui guided the bud into the depths of the automaton ape’s body.

The flower bud, made of vapor, reverted to its previous form as a mark, and was etched onto the surface of the automaton ape’s heart furnace.

The automaton ape’s surging aura subsided to nothing.

“Yuan Dasheng, I order you to go and shatter the ghost mist, and rescue Sun Senior!”

“Yes, this subordinate obeys.”

The automaton ape arrived at its destination.

Fei Si did not notice.

Chi Dun suddenly said: “Who’s there?!”

In a flash, the automaton ape violently charged into the ghost mist.

After all, it possessed Golden Core level strength, and the ghost mist stirred desires, making it easily countered by mechanical devices.

The ghost mist was partially dispelled, but Sun Lingtong was still trapped.

He was tightly embraced by Yang Chanyu, who had already activated the evil art of plundering yang to replenish yin!

“Senior!” Ning Zhui’s voice, transmitted through the fate-linked silk, directly reached Sun Lingtong’s heart.

Sun Lingtong was overjoyed: “Little brother, you’ve finally arrived!”

“Quick, quick, lend me some yang energy to cope for a bit.”

“Otherwise, my cultivation will be ruined!”

Ning Zhui: “Ah?!”

(End of Chapter)