Hearing Xiao Mu's command, Wang Tong and Zhao Yan snapped back to reality, frantically using the Ink Dipper Line to seal the door.

They had almost been breached by the demon prince. Both were left in a cold sweat from the scare.

With no more hindrance from the hordes of ghosts, the Ghost Gate was quickly sealed off.

The demon prince glared at Xiao Mu with his cold, evil eyes, grinding his teeth as he said, "You can't keep me sealed forever. I'll be back in seven days and then I will certainly kill you."

"Shut up! Hurry!"

As Xiao Mu scolded, the Suppressing Evil Talisman hit the Ghost Gate. The originally transparent Ghost Gate immediately became opaque.

Neither side could see the other anymore.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Angry pounding came from behind the door. The demon prince, ignored by Xiao Mu, seemed to have gone mad with rage.

Wang Tong and Zhao Yan quickly sealed the large door. With the power of the human world's law and order line, the Ghost Gate disappeared rapidly.

Letting out a breath of relief, Xiao Mu instructed everyone to pick up the Energy Crystals, preparing to distribute the spoils of war.

Wang Tong suddenly asked, "Big Brother Mu, the Red Ghost just now said that it could return in seven days. Is that true?"

As he asked, worry filled his face.

He had heard what the demon prince had said.

The demon prince was terrifyingly powerful. If his words were true, it would indeed be dangerous when he returned in seven days.

Zhao Yan silently looked at Xiao Mu, her face also filled with worry.

Ancestor Xu was shocked, looking at Xiao Mu. He had been too far away to hear what the demon prince had said, and he was startled when Wang Tong relayed it.

"Yes, he could come back in seven days. The time that the Ink Dipper Line can seal Ghost Gate is limited,"

Xiao Mu nodded, confirming Wang Tong's question.

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback.

Could it be true? Could the Red Ghost return after seven days? Wouldn't they be in danger then?

"Mr. Mu, can we continue to seal the gate after seven days? Keep it sealed forever?"

Zhao Yan asked anxiously.

Xiao Mu shook his head and said, "The power of the Ink Dipper Line is not infinite. After sealing once, the strength of the next sealing will be reduced. It won't be able to seal it."

"This..."

Zhao Yan was stunned.

The others were stunned too, fear showing on their faces.

"Ha, worried?"

Seeing this, Xiao Mu couldn't help asking with a somewhat mocking smile.

Everyone nodded, including Ancestor Xu, a seasoned veteran who also looked worried.

"There is nothing to worry about!"

Xiao Mu's face darkened as he declared sternly, "So what if it returns after seven days? Can we not increase our strength in this period? When it returns after seven days, we will just kill it and take the Energy Crystals."

Although the words sounded somewhat domineering, they were uttered from Xiao Mu's mouth, making it somewhat believable to the crowd.

"Mr. Mu, is it really possible?"

Zhao Yan still seemed worried.

On the other hand, Wang Tong was more laid-back, trusting Xiao Mu more than himself. "Haha! If Big Brother Mu says it's possible, then it certainly is!"

Glancing at Wang Tong, Xiao Mu then turned to Zhao Yan and spoke earnestly, "That's right, Zhao Yan, you're worrying too much."

"You and Wang Tong are about to break through to the Third Realm. By seven days from now, you should be able to do it, right?"

"Ancestor Xu's strength will also improve by then, perhaps reaching a level comparable to the Blue Blood Ghost."

"As for me, by that time, I should have broken through to the mid-stage of the Third Realm."

"The power of my Ghost Servant, after seven days, will be enough to rival the Blue Blood Demon."

"So many people, all in the Third Realm, even three of them are in the mid-term of the Third Realm, only one level below the Red Ghost. Combined, are we still afraid of a mere Red Blood Demon?"

"If it doesn't show up, it's well and good. But once it appears, we must kill it on the spot and retrieve the Energy Crystal."

Once everyone heard this, they indeed agreed with this line of reasoning, and began to relax and chat in good spirits.

"Alright, let's distribute the Energy Crystals. Each of you receives 20%, I'll take 40%. This time, we've harvested a total of 64 grams of Energy Crystals, so each of you will get 12.8 grams."

"Ancestor Xu, after using up the 12.8 grams of Energy Crystals, will your power be able to improve to the point where it is comparable to the Blue Blood Demon?"

Xiao Mu said this, looking towards Ancestor Xu first.

Ancestor Xu's face flushed bright red, while he gratefully looked back at Xiao Mu.

He was acutely aware of the implications in Xiao Mu's words.

Whether or not 12.8 grams of Energy Crystals would allow his strength to improve to a point comparable to a Blue Blood Demon, he wasn't really sure, since he hadn't used Energy Crystals before.

So, all he could do was say: "I'm afraid I'll have to try it before I could say. However, Mr. Mu doesn't have to go out of his way to take care of me."

"Then you try first. This time, I'll give you 13 grams. If it does not elevate you to a level comparable to the Blue Blood Demon, just let me know in advance."

Xiao Mu ordered.

"Yes, Mr. Mu."

Ancestor Xu agreed, his face filled with gratitude.

Pledging to fight the Red Blood Demon was a significant matter, so he didn't pretend to decline it.

"Zhao Yan, Wang Tong, each of you will receive 12.8 grams of Energy Crystals. Can your strength improve to the Third Realm?"

Next, Xiao Mu looked towards Zhao Yan and Wang Tong.

Zhao Yan and Wang Tong exchanged glances, both unsure.

"What about 25 grams each?"

Xiao Mu asked again.

"Um... Mr. Mu, you don't have to give all the Energy Crystals to us, do you? You should keep some for yourself."

Wang Tong, who understood Xiao Mu's intentions, immediately spoke up.

Zhao Yan joined in the chorus: "Yes, Mr. Mu, you should keep some for yourself? We can just split them according to each person's share."

"Cut the crap!"

Xiao Mu scolded sharply, "I have my ways to elevate to the mid-term of the Third Realm. The key now is you two. Your power must also be elevated to the Third Realm. Otherwise, in the next battle, you may not only be of no help, but could even drag us down."

"By the way, I'm not giving you the Energy Crystals for free, I'm selling them to you. Tell me, can each of you break through to the Third Realm with 25 grams?"

The strength of Wang Tong and Zhao Yan had already reached the end of their respective Second Realms, on the cusp of the Third Realm. If they could not break through to the Third Realm with 25 grams of Energy Crystals, Xiao Mu would probably consider giving them up due to disappointment.

"Yes!"

Wang Tong made a firm guarantee, "If 25 grams of Energy Crystals are not enough for me to break through to the Third Realm, Mr. Mu, feel free to kill me."

Xiao Mu looked towards Zhao Yan, "What about Zhao Yan?"

Zhao Yan made a firm statement, "I can too!"

Xiao Mu said, "In that case, apart from the 13 grams given to Ancestor Xu, let's make it 14 grams instead so he can strive to break through. If he can't break through, he must let me know in advance, to avoid any mishaps."

With that, he looked towards Ancestor Xu.

Ancestor Xu felt a heavy burden on his shoulders at the moment and quickly agreed, "Mr. Mu, rest assured."

Xiao Mu continued:

"Apart from the 14 grams, you two take the remaining 50 grams of Energy Crystals. Split it evenly between you two, striving to break through to each of your respective Third Realms within seven days, to fight against that Red Blood Demon named 'Whale'."

"Mm, don't forget to pay me. Zhao Yan's payment doesn't need to be settled right now, it can be deducted from the money owed."

At the end, Xiao Mu added another sentence. He still owed Zhao Yan nearly 50 million, a huge amount of money that would probably take ages to pay back.

Luckily, Zhao Yan wasn't pressing him for it.

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