Roar~

With a giant roar, the resurrected Blood Pupil Demon Ape had already moved ahead, catching up to the front of the demon beast pack, and it’s now less than a hundred meters away from Ye Haochuan and the others.

Damn it, how did this guy come back to life? And why did it come so fast?

Ye Haochuan was extremely anxious.

He dared not hope to injure the Blood Pupil Demon Ape again using the Dragon Phoenix Immortal Body Technique, firstly because it has a cooldown period, and secondly, even if it’s possible, it’s useless at this moment.

Because not far behind the Blood Pupil Demon Ape, the Nine Nether White Tiger was carrying that Fat Worm and had arrived.

Roar~

After another roar, the Blood Pupil Demon Ape suddenly leaped, like a grenade, shooting forward and instantly covering the remaining hundred meters distance.

What the heck, can’t we have a smooth escape?

Ye Haochuan’s heart sank immediately.

It was clear the Blood Pupil Demon Ape wanted to avenge its disgrace, and in their current state, they absolutely couldn’t defeat it.

Moreover, there was also the Nine Nether White Tiger, which was at the Immortal Transformation Peak, capable of extinguishing them with a single breath.

Bang~

Just as Ye Haochuan was burning with anxiety, the rapidly descending body of the Blood Pupil Demon Ape suddenly hit something in mid-air and was catapulted away.

Is this... the arrival?

The feeling of joy in Ye Haochuan’s heart surged unrestrainedly, impossible to suppress.

Indeed, nearby, Niu Kui was panting like a bull, his right hand holding the Barrier Penetrating Bead trembling constantly, intermittently saying, "Luckily, we made it in time!"

The situation was extremely perilous just now; if they were late by just one second, they would definitely have been smashed into pulp by the Blood Pupil Demon Ape.

"A formation barrier, it’s a formation barrier?" Xu Wenrui finally realized, his excited voice trembling a bit.

Long Keyue appeared more composed as she frowned worriedly, saying, "Can this formation barrier withstand the demon beasts outside? There are hundreds or thousands of demon beasts, and even those at the Immortal Transformation Peak."

"Don’t worry, this formation is of a high level, at least for now, we don’t need to worry about safety!" Ye Haochuan explained.

Although his current formation skills can’t create extraordinarily powerful formations, he does have the necessary discernment.

The defensive array in front of them was even stronger than the broken illusion array in the Hua Clan Secret Treasury, so he believed it could resist these demon beasts.

The only thing that still worried Ye Haochuan was that some of these demon beasts seemed to understand formations, like the Spirit-Repelling Formation in the courtyard that previously imprisoned cultivators.

With this thought, Ye Haochuan quickly opened his Heavenly Eye to examine the surroundings of the formation barrier.

The next moment, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The formation foundations were all within the protected area of the barrier, making it unlikely for even a formation master to easily break the formation.

"Let’s go, let’s get into the village for a rest!" Ye Haochuan suggested.

Yet his words were obviously ignored by everyone.

They were all nervously watching the demon beasts outside the barrier.

Bang bang bang~

Outside the barrier, the Blood Pupil Demon Ape seemed very irritable, its fists pounding on the barrier like iron hammers.

However, its fierce attacks had no effect on the barrier at all, not even causing a ripple.

In just a few minutes, the Blood Pupil Demon Ape had landed hundreds of punches. In the end, it breathed heavily, like a bellows, and finally stopped helplessly.

On the other side, the Nine Nether White Tiger also attempted several times.

But it wasn’t as frantic as the Blood Pupil Demon Ape, after a few unsuccessful tries, it ceased its attempts as well.

Only then did the people inside the barrier relax and follow Ye Haochuan into the small village.

With so many people appearing all at once, the villagers were somewhat apprehensive, especially upon seeing Ye Haochuan, who had once brought nightmares upon them. They all huddled together, hiding in their homes, not daring to step out.

After a long time, one person walked out, smiling as they approached Ye Haochuan, saying, "You’re back, sir? Is there anything you need our help with?"

This person was none other than Auntie Wang, who had given Niu Kui his name, Niu Yibi. She was the most decisive and clever person in the village.

"Nothing much, just carry on with your business!" Ye Haochuan replied indifferently, then stopped paying her attention, found a dry spot, and sat cross-legged.

The frantic escape had drained his spiritual energy and exhausted his body, necessitating proper rest and recovery.

He distributed some Nine-Bend Continuation Pills and Infant Energy Condensation Pills to everyone and began to recuperate.

The nine of them made it through this escape without losing anyone, which was fortunate amid misfortune.

About two hours later, Ye Haochuan opened his eyes again, his body restored to optimal condition, and even the hidden injuries from the first battle with the Blood Pupil Demon Ape were completely healed.

The others gradually awoke as well, and Auntie Wang had brought out some steamed buns and jerky for them to eat.

Among the nine, Ling Zhixing was the only one who hadn’t cultivated, as he had been carried by the others throughout the escape. His energy was the most abundant, and he was helping Auntie Wang.

Moreover, this guy clearly had a good impression of Auntie Wang, frequently chatting with her when the opportunity arose.

Seeing Ye Haochuan awake, Ling Zhixing came over excitedly and said, "Master, I’ve found a talent!"

Ye Haochuan understood instantly, glancing at Auntie Wang and comprehending Ling Zhixing’s intention.

Auntie Wang was exceedingly clever, and if she were in the Lower Realm, she’d definitely be business material.

However, Ye Haochuan didn’t really like her as a person. Among those who bullied Niu Kui before, she was definitely ranked first.

"This person is indeed useful, but before her character improves, she can’t be relied upon heavily!" Ye Haochuan replied.

Ling Zhixing had been designated by Ye Haochuan as the general manager of his assets, and finding someone skilled in management was evidently important.

But Ye Haochuan valued character more than talent, unlike Ling Zhixing.

Ling Zhixing, being a smart person, quickly grasped Ye Haochuan’s intention, saying, "Don’t worry, master. I will be vigilant about her!"

With Ye Haochuan’s approval, Ling Zhixing eagerly went over to discuss with Auntie Wang.

Auntie Wang was clearly ambitious, but having been trapped in the small village, her ambition was buried.

Now, with an opportunity to leave the village, Auntie Wang shrewdly seized it, accompanying Ling Zhixing to pay homage to Ye Haochuan.

Ye Haochuan took the chance to caution Auntie Wang, advising her to behave properly in the future.

Damn it, came here for refuge, didn’t expect to pick up two more burdens!

Ye Haochuan couldn’t help but smile wryly.