50: Chapter 50 Discussing Conditions

Han Dapang and Han Xiaoshou... also joined in.

"It seems this is the only way!" Mu Cheng also took out his black gold blade and joined the team hacking at the vines.

Defeating a seventh-order Magic Tree Demon was unrealistic; the only option was to stall.

Soon, the remaining twin brothers, the two young women, and the big man all joined in as well.

The daggers in the twin brothers' hands worked in perfect harmony with their speed—they either dodged... or severed the vines.

The two young women were quite fierce too, wielding heavy swords, each weighing around six hundred catties...

In their hands, they were like toys. Combined with their excellent teamwork, the vines basically couldn't touch them.

The remaining big man was simple and brutal, a large hammer in hand... as if he held the world in his grasp!

"You lot, you're all looking for death, aren't you?!" Peppa suddenly flared up, cursing angrily.

Unfortunately... only Mu Cheng himself could hear this angry tirade.

"What's the problem with that? Doesn't seem like a big issue!" Mu Cheng was already certain and sure things weren't that simple.

But even so... he still pretended to be very calm, his goal simple: he just wanted to trick Peppa a bit!

"Forget your little schemes! This Magic Tree Demon is seventh-order... not like the Burst Bear or you, of course it won't be that simple." Peppa had actually already seen through Mu Cheng's thoughts.

But it still seriously reminded him...

"Stop talking useless stuff, what's the solution?" Mu Cheng dropped the act and laid his cards on the table, asking directly.

Peppa pondered for a moment before replying. "Of course there is... naturally, I'll take action, and then you devour it."

"Fine! But watch your limits. This thing is seventh-order strength, you must ensure everyone else's safety." Mu Cheng laid things out clearly first.

This was to avoid Peppa causing any trouble...

"You... whatever, don't worry! With me here, no matter how strong this thing is, it's just a flick of my finger." Peppa couldn't be bothered to argue about it.

The arrival of a Devouring Bloodline possessor was both destruction and hope... precisely because of this, Mu Cheng was affected.

Even people completely unrelated to him, even potential enemies... could bring hope!

"Good grief... what did I just say? Looks like it's this bloodline's influence again." Mu Cheng came to his senses, looking utterly bewildered again.

He couldn't believe... such words had come from his own mouth.

But with many past experiences, he was already used to it. Plus, Peppa taking action was just a simple matter.

So he quickly stopped dwelling on it...

Just as Peppa expected, the Magic Tree Demon suddenly unleashed its ultimate move... in just an instant.

Everyone was tightly entangled, including Mu Cheng...

Fortunately, Peppa acted in time. It truly was just a flick of a finger; instantly, the Magic Tree Demon was immobilized.

No one knew what happened... the Black Vines automatically released everyone.

"What's going on?" Han Xin looked utterly confused, clearly still processing it.

The blue-haired young woman also looked bewildered. "I clearly remember just now... being entangled, then suddenly it just stopped moving."

"Who the hell knows, but isn't this good?" The big man didn't care about these details...

As long as they passed this second round, with Captain Ling the big shot in the third round, even if they didn't get first place, the rewards they could get were still quite substantial.

"Looks like Little Piglet intervened again." The white-clothed figure instantly realized and was certain it was Peppa.

"Don't just stand there... follow me!"

Peppa floated ahead, clearing the way. The vines seemed afraid... all making way for it.

Mu Cheng gritted his teeth and followed closely behind Peppa. Soon, the two were swallowed up by the vines.

"This Little Piglet... could it also be seventh-order?" Han Xin was suddenly greatly surprised.

Han Xiaoshou operated his high-tech bracelet, checking some data, and said, "Probably. Being able to talk means it's seventh-order or above."

"The question is... what does it want to do?" The blue-haired young woman had completely transformed into a different person.

Now... she looked like a little fangirl, with none of her previous arrogance and prejudice.

"Who knows, just wait!" The white-clothed figure naturally didn't know either.

Anyway, with it taking action, passing was guaranteed; it was just a matter of time!

Inside the vines.

"This... where are we going?" Mu Cheng asked, quite frightened.

Peppa: "Too many questions, just follow me in!"

"Alright!" Though scared, Mu Cheng ultimately chose to trust Peppa, sticking close behind it.

Soon, they saw the Magic Tree Demon's true form. It was indeed a tree, but just a small tree only two or three meters tall.

"Ahem~ Let's talk." Peppa didn't hesitate, getting straight to the point.

The small tree suddenly transformed into a little sprite... about 1.6 meters tall, looking like a delicate, pretty girl.

"Your strength is unfathomable. Why are you helping these damned humans?"

Despite her girlish appearance, her speech was very mature and carried a hint of domineering aura!

Arguing logic? Peppa had never lost to anyone.

"I don't need to explain the reason, do I? Besides, we're here to negotiate terms. Who I'm with seems none of your business. Also, the humans you speak of aren't all bad. For example, the one in front of you isn't as bad as you think, just a bit dim-witted!"

"Damn you, can't you use someone else for comparison?" Mu Cheng couldn't take it and retorted.

"I admit there are indeed many good humans, but him? How can you prove he's the good person you claim?"

The Magic Tree Demon was, after all, seventh-order... it wouldn't easily believe Peppa's nonsense.

Peppa couldn't be bothered to explain.

"Heh, I don't need to prove anything. My willingness to be with him is proof enough, that alone is sufficient!"

I, who am stronger than you, am willing to be with him. That point is indeed enough!

"Fine! State your terms." The Magic Tree Demon finally relented, though still cautiously on guard.

Peppa didn't waste words. "Form a Life Contract with him. I'll take you away from here."

Seeing the Magic Tree Demon hesitate, Peppa spoke again.

"This is your chance. You know this place better than I do. Either leave or stay here forever."

"Think it over carefully before deciding, but hurry up!"

A Legendary difficulty challenge, and still at the beginner level—the chance of being matched is less than one in a hundred thousand.

Even for the Magic Tree Demon... it had waited nearly three hundred years for just one chance to appear.

To Peppa's great surprise, the Magic Tree Demon agreed readily.

"No need to consider. I'll form the Life Contract with him."

Once a Life Contract is formed, it can never be broken. And for the Magic Tree Demon, this contract...

was unfair. If Mu Cheng died, it died. If it died, Mu Cheng would not die!

Clearly... it had also thought deeply. If the unfathomably powerful Peppa was willing to follow him...

what did its own mere seventh-order strength amount to?