Chapter 1052: Chapter 1024: I Have No Use for the Useless

"Hiss~"

A sudden sharp intake of breath echoed somewhere in the Demon Forest.

Accompanied by a reluctant moan, a demon—large as an elephant and horrifically ugly—suddenly collapsed at Lin Yi’s feet:

"Boom~"

Its enormous power directly smashed a shallow crater into the ground.

In fact, at a glance.

The surrounding dense forest was already in complete disarray.

Just then, a tree that had long been ’smashed’ in half thunderously fell.

As the tree toppled, the sunset’s afterglow finally found its way into the dim forest.

Lin Yi stood beside the demon’s corpse, gazed toward where the sun was setting, and murmured:

"It’s getting dark."

As sunlight drenched Lin Yi’s figure.

The group following Regill for the Divine Son competition, including Wen Xu, stared in a daze at the figure enveloped in the fiery rays.

What astonished everyone was the fallen demon at Lin Yi’s feet: the Tier Eight (Lv80) Fear Demon!

A terrifying presence that instilled dread.

In fact, when the Fear Demon appeared, everyone thought their death was certain.

Yet Lin Yi’s subsequent action truly demonstrated what power meant.

Thinking back, the idea of Regill wanting to collaborate with Lin Yi was so laughable and absurd.

Especially Wen Xu, who had once taunted them, now stood there deeply embarrassed.

Wen Xu thought: ’Perhaps in front of him, I was just a joke.’

Ling Yuwei adeptly broke open the Fear Demon’s hideous head, skillfully extracting a crystal-clear demon core.

"Here."

A ’bloody hand’ held the demon core out to Lin Yi, who looked at Ling Yuwei, blood-soaked, and couldn’t help but chuckle.

Ling Yuwei asked, puzzled:

"What’s so funny?"

Lin Yi casually accepted the demon core from Ling Yuwei and replied:

"You didn’t have to endure this pain."

"Wouldn’t it be better to be a young lady in Jialan City?"

Ling Yuwei glanced at Lin Yi and replied nonchalantly:

"Do you know why I’m here?"

Her question left Lin Yi stunned on the spot:

"Um~"

Then he gave a wry smile:

"I shouldn’t have asked."

Just then, a ’gurgle’ sounded abruptly.

Lin Yi, startled, looked at Ling Yuwei beside him, who was glaring at Lin Yi in embarrassment:

"Don’t look."

Ling Yuwei’s face veil was long gone.

Gazing at the enchanting face before him, Lin Yi quickly looked away:

"It was my oversight."

"We’ve been busy all afternoon, and nobody’s eaten yet."

In fact, not just them.

All the Divine Son competitors, with no prior warning, hadn’t thought to prepare food for themselves.

After a high-intensity afternoon of mental stress and continuous battle.

With their physical strength and spiritual power greatly depleted, the test they face next isn’t just the ubiquitous demons, but their own bodies!

Hearing Lin Yi’s words, Ling Yuwei shook her head and said:

"I’m not hungry, it’s fine."

At this moment, Orana and Jun Moqian joined Lin Yi.

Orana gestured with her chin toward Wen Xu’s group and said:

"The nights in the Demon Forest are a hundred times more dangerous than the days."

"Are you sure you want these people to follow?"

The implication was clear: If they take advantage to attack during rest, these dozens could threaten Lin Yi and his group.

And Orana didn’t hide her words; naturally, they heard them too.

Seeing Lin Yi look their way, Wen Xu jumped out, knelt on the ground, and pleaded:

"Your Highness King Jialan, please, as fellow members of the Human Race, let us accompany you."

"I just want to survive and return, the rest is at your command."

Then he heavily placed his forehead on the muddy ground.

The Golden Behemoth suddenly reached out, lifting Lin Yi into its palm and holding him against its chest.

Lin Yi sat in the Behemoth’s palm, expressionless, staring at the panicked men and women.

The remaining few saw the situation.

After a brief exchange of glances, people began kneeling behind Lin Yi and shouted loudly:

"I am willing to follow King Jialan. I just want to return alive."

"Me too."

"The position of Divine Son belongs to none other than King Jialan. We don’t dare to aspire to it; we just want to return alive."

"Please, take us with you, King Jialan."

At that moment, a young woman adorned with pearls and jade suddenly spoke with firmness:

"I, Carolina, as the Young Clan Leader of the Bauhinia Clan, swear: if one day I inherit the position of Clan Leader, I will instruct my descendants to never be enemies with King Jialan."

As she spoke, a low murmur rose around her instantly.

Even Lin Yi turned his head in surprise to look at her.

The woman named Carolina was staring firmly at Lin Yi.

Seeing Lin Yi notice her, Carolina, unmindful of the dirt and mess on the ground, immediately kowtowed and shouted loudly:

"Please accept the loyalty of the Bauhinia Clan, King Jialan."

Only then did Lin Yi finally speak slowly:

"Your name is Carolina?"

Carolina immediately replied:

"Yes, King Jialan."

Lin Yi suddenly chuckled:

"Stand up."

Then pointed behind him and said:

"Stand over here."

Upon hearing this, Carolina was overjoyed and quickly stood up from the ground:

"Thank you, King Jialan."

Lin Yi’s intention was already clear, and Carolina could sense it.

Yet after making this decision, Lin Yi regretted it.

Three outstanding women already stood behind him.

Now there is another one...

Feeling the suggestive glances around him, Lin Yi wanted to explain:

"The reason I chose her was truly moved by her words and the determination and sincerity in her gaze."

"Not simply because she is also a woman..."

Noticing Ling Yuwei looking wistfully at him, Lin Yi rubbed his forehead, too lazy to explain anything.

Anyway, thoughts belong to others; they can think whatever they want.

After Carolina set the precedent, a group of people vying to show loyalty followed suit.

Especially the one named Wen Xu, who called out most ecstatically.

No matter how fervently and earnestly they spoke, Lin Yi was too lazy to care.

Because Lin Yi didn’t have the mindset to distinguish who among them were opportunists and who were sincere.

Ultimately, Lin Yi’s heart softened, choosing to let these people follow him.

However, just as everyone was cheering for this, the person named Wen Xu dutifully acted as Lin Yi’s assistant, shouting to the crowd:

"You shout so loudly; are you afraid the demons won’t be able to find us?"

Upon hearing this, everyone indeed quieted down.

At this point, the Golden Behemoth slowly put Lin Yi down, and Lin Yi descended from the Behemoth’s palm, patting the sycophantic Wen Xu:

"Leave these people to you next."

Wen Xu, hearing this, immediately became excited:

"Rest assured, King Jialan."

"I’ll do my utmost to help you win the Divine Son position without being a burden on you."

Lin Yi smiled noncommittally.

Although the remaining few were discontent with Lin Yi’s decision, they dared not express it at the moment.

Then Lin Yi walked over to Regill, who was being carried on a stretcher made of vines.

Wen Xu’s smile, still fresh, immediately froze upon seeing Lin Yi walking towards Regill.

Everyone held their breath, focusing on Lin Yi.

Lin Yi crouched beside Regill, saying:

"Stop pretending. I know you’ve already awakened."

Watching the unresponsive Regill, Lin Yi sneered:

"I have no need for useless people here."

"If you don’t want to be left here to die, you’d better give me a reason to keep you."

After speaking, Lin Yi walked away.

Just as Lin Yi moved away, Regill opened his eyes:

"Wait!"