Invincible from Seeing the BOSS's Health Bar

So that’s what it’s about.

There’s help, but it’s not much use.

The monsters encountered in this mission are so formidable that the resources of my demon forces barely suffice as a snack for them, so it’s mainly useful for showing the way back.

Seeing Fang Yu silent, An Menyi said calmly.

”Don’t worry, I’m just reminding you that if you do things like this in the future, let us know in advance; otherwise, it’s not easy to cover the traces.”

Huh?

So you’re supporting me doing this? Why did you scare me just now?

”Lord Hall Master, I’ll be more careful next time.”

”Hmm.”

An Menyi nodded and continued: ”Although this mission failed, you deserve credit for your hard work. You’ll receive rewards of a [Body Enhancement Pill] and a [Boneforge Essence Pill], which you can collect from the [True Pill Pavilion].”

A reward too?

Fang Yu was delighted and quickly saluted.

”Thank you, Lord Hall Master, for the reward!”

After asking for a few more details, the hall masters finally let Fang Yu leave.

After Fang Yu left, Ye Zhongyu, the Dark Hall Master who hadn’t spoken earlier, said coldly.

”Mission failed, yet he’s rewarded? So many died, and he’s the only one who returned. There’s probably something fishy about this.”

An Menyi laughed: ”Use people without suspicion, and don’t use those you suspect. Remember, when he left the city, he was still taking the risk of being bait.”

Ming Tianqi, the Hall Master of Ming Hall, seemed surprised by An Menyi’s change in attitude towards Fang Yu, and contemplated before asking: ”As for the Red Immortal heritage, we didn’t expect to obtain it, but now not even a message has returned. It seems we in the Foolish Underworld have no chance with it.”

”No rush, according to Diao Deyi, the Hei Family is aggressively vying for a position at the mountain peak. When the Hei Family’s team returns, we should closely monitor the Hei Family’s movements.”

This is another direction to consider. Fortunately, Fang Yu brought back some intelligence; otherwise, we’d be completely in the dark.

”By the way, what’s the situation on the Lin Family side? Did you investigate thoroughly?”

Fang Yu’s topic seemed to have ended there.

They initially didn’t expect to seize the Red Immortal heritage, so they weren’t particularly concerned about this matter.

It was rather the changing dynamics within Tianyuan Town that caught their attention.

Ye Zhongyu glanced at An Menyi.

”If I’m not mistaken, the Lin Family may be preparing to... activate their grand formation and shut their doors.”

The other hall masters couldn’t help but smile at this.

”Going to retreat like a turtle?”

”Without Lin Yiqiu, the Lin Family amounts to nothing!”

”It’s similar to my own suspicions; stockpiling resources on such a large scale clearly indicates fear.”

”Unexpectedly, one of the Five Great Families of Tianyuan Town, standing for so many years, is about to fall!”

Though that was said, the hall masters actually didn’t feel regret; they’ve had conflicts with the Lin Family before, so naturally, they wished for the Lin Family to be in worse shape now.

Should the Lin Family really barricade themselves like turtles, then The Foolish Underworld has a great chance to replace the Lin Family’s vacant position!

”A new Five Great Families?”

”A new five!”

”What about the Li Family? Li Shiquan has just completed his trial, is at his peak, and is most in need of allies; should we extend an olive branch?”

”To position in that place, getting the Li Family, Hei Family, Zuo Family, and Bai Family on our side is essential. Although apart from these four, The Foolish Underworld is the strongest remaining force in Tianyuan Town, followed next by the three major martial arts schools. However, if these four support other forces rising from below, we can’t stop them, so everything remains based on prioritizing friendly relations.”

”I recall the Li Family had many conflicts with the Lin Family previously; conflict implies animosity, but also interaction. Do you think the Li Family might...” Ming Tianqi suddenly spoke softly.

”That’s a possibility. Just at the right time, Diao Deyi has returned, and with his status, contacting the demon upper echelons is only a matter of time. Let’s try to get him to test it.”

”Hmm.”

The hall masters then turned to discuss the power dynamics on Red Mountain, surrounding cities’ battle readiness, and large-scale scenarios.

Meanwhile, Fang Yu had already left the True Pill Pavilion.

He had two medicine pills in his hands.

The [Body Enhancement Pill] had little appeal to Fang Yu as it’s a recovery medicine.

Because most recovery medicines are weaker in recovery effects than his own demon bloodline’s recovery ability, they can only serve as support.

But the [Boneforge Essence Pill] was different; it belonged to the category of great supplements enhancing physique, so Fang Yu consumed it immediately without hesitation.

[System Prompt: Congratulations, Player, for consuming [Boneforge Essence Pill], Physique +10, Spirit +0.]

[System Prompt: Congratulations, Player, for consuming [Boneforge Essence Pill], gained 500 Experience Points.]

[System Prompt: Experience Points surpassed 100, converted to a total of 5 attribute points.]

[Physique: 480→490.]

Then he invested the attribute points too.

[Attribute Points: 5→0.]

[Physique: 490→495.]

[Life: 60473/60473.]

Noticing just 5 points short on his physique, Fang Yu felt incredibly tempted.

Glancing at his remaining achievements, he decided to return to the True Pill Pavilion.

The front desk staff, seeing Fang Yu return, was a bit confused. Fang Yu headed straight to the advanced elixir zone.

He’s going to eat some more elixirs to max out his physique first.

Soon, Fang Yu found three elixirs. The large amount of achievements he just got were mostly spent, leaving a portion for emergencies—occasionally he still needed to visit the prison to see if anyone or any demon with high health had refreshed, as those were achievements to be spent.

[System Prompt: Congratulations to the player for consuming [Hundred Health Pill], Physique +1, Spirit +0.]

[System Prompt: Congratulations to the player for consuming [Bone and Muscle Restoring Pill], Physique +3, Spirit +0.]

[System Prompt: Congratulations to the player for consuming [Scale Meat Pill], Physique +1, Spirit +0.]

[System Prompt: Congratulations to the player... gained experience points...]

[System Prompt: Experience points exceeded 100, converted to a total of 1 attribute point.]

That’s enough!

Fang Yu felt a surge of joy.

Checking attributes.

[Physique: 495→500.]

[Life: 60523/60523.]

There was still one attribute point left, and Fang Yu allocated it to spiritual power, causing the demonization rate to immediately drop by 1%.

[Spirit: 320→321.]

[Demonization: 6%.]

With this, his physique finally reached 500, the standard 5000 captain-level combat strength.

Next, it was about improving his martial arts realm to fully achieve 5000 blood combat strength, and then aiming to break through the realm.

Though the Foolish Underworld’s reward this time wasn’t great, it exceeded Fang Yu’s expectations.

Because there was a high death rate this time, and the mission failed, Fang Yu thought he would be punished, but unexpectedly, he received both achievements and rewards.

Wait! Could it be the Hall Masters are appeasing me?

Fang Yu stroked his chin, feeling that his status in the Foolish Underworld had risen?

Having absorbed all the rewards, Fang Yu directly left the Foolish Underworld.

He planned to go directly to find the Green Demon. Of course, he wouldn’t just march up there; Fang Yu believed the Green Demon must have someone observing whether he had returned, so merely showing up near the Li Mansion entrance would suffice. Then he could go back and wait for the Green Demon’s message; he would surely come looking for him.

That’s what Fang Yu thought, but unexpectedly, as he left the Foolish Underworld and walked a few streets, he was being followed.

With a sidelong glance, he automatically filtered out those passersby with less than ten blood points...

[Zuo Rui: 53015/53015.]

Fang Yu:...

A 50,000-blood Great Demon???

Since when did demons of this level become commonplace, running into one on the street?

And Zuo Rui? This name seems familiar...

Wait a minute! Isn’t this guy... the Zuo Family lackey he met before at the Thunder Building?

This guy’s been possessed by a demon, tsk tsk tsk, serves him right.

Pursuing Bai Wanxi, what good end could that lead to?

Though the demon within him is truly astonishing, a 50,000-blood Great Demon... wait! Why is he coming closer!

Fang Yu’s heart tightened, immediately tensing his nerves, while secretly making combat preparations and quickening his pace.

If a fight were to break out, it couldn’t be on this crowded street.

But unexpectedly, Zuo Rui also started speeding up his steps.

Something’s not right! It’s a bit too fast!

Fang Yu’s heart skipped a beat.

Snap.

A hand was already resting on Fang Yu’s shoulder.

As Fang Yu turned his head, the person softly whispered.

”Diao Deyi! I knew you would come back!”

With gentle eyes and a warm expression, these familiar looks made Fang Yu almost blurt out a name.

”Qing, Brother Qing?!”

Zuo Rui smiled.

”It’s me.”

At this moment, it felt as though the noise around them quieted down.

In the midst of the bustling crowd, one person and one demon locked eyes, each revealing the most genuine smile from their hearts.

In their gaze, both of their smiles broadened, and they couldn’t help but burst into hearty laughter, without a care for their image.

Under the bewildered gaze of passersby, Fang Yu suddenly placed his hand on the Green Demon’s shoulder, standing shoulder to shoulder with him.

”Brother Qing, I’m back!”

”Yes! It’s good to have you back!”