Will the Qi knife coin given by Yu Beidou, when shattered here, convey any message to Yu Beidou?
Jiang Wang doesn’t know!
Based on the recent situation, the knife coin seems more like it’s resisting something. Its shattering seems like the destruction of yet another escape possibility, severing another retreat path.
When it rains, it pours, and misfortune never comes singly!
But Jiang Wang remains calm.
He quietly considers the various possibilities about this matter, then turns around to the two little monsters to verify the map they drew.
Years of hardship have taught him only one thing—
Seize the moment, and do your best.
One of the little monsters drew a map with three large cities, which fully matches his known information. Another semi-illiterate "scholar demon" born of old cities.
The other little monster’s map shows four big cities, barely supplementing information.
But this crude information alone is useless in the current situation.
Jiang Wang still carefully notes it down.
Now he stands between the duo of little monsters, picks up a twig, and points to a city on the crude map: "Did you come from this big city? Nod if yes, shake your head if no."
Jiang Wang then points to the same location on the other map, asking the same question, receiving the same answer.
Then he turns to glance at the dog demon, saying indifferently: "Is the one not yet burnt on the ground a noble from your city?"
The two monsters nod simultaneously.
After the probing questions end, Jiang Wang asks: "How many squads did he bring? Use one finger on the left hand to represent ten squads, one finger on the right hand to represent one squad, show me with gestures."
Both monsters make the same gesture, indicating they’re not lying.
Twenty bounty squads, totaling a hundred demons!
This dog demon certainly has quite the entourage.
Actually, looking at other bounty squads, one can roughly deduce that the bounty tasks these little monsters received aren’t of high caliber.
From the discovery of the first demon clan bounty squad, more and more bounty squads have been entering the mountains.
Spread out in the deep mountains like hunting dogs.
Amongst these varying strength little monsters, whom can generally be considered ineffective, he managed to encounter this dog demon who not only has talent but also a powerful background—truly luck.
He initially intended to follow this slightly stronger guy to easily gather intelligence. Unexpectedly, the opponent possessed divine skills, able to detect his tailing...
Of course, currently, the problem is that at least sixty demons will first arrive seeking the deceased dog demon.
Their combat strength is surely negligible, but what Jiang Wang truly cares about is how much time he has left for interrogation before inevitably beginning a difficult escape; mere speed won’t be enough. Preparation is essential.
"Before you arrived, did you know I am from the human race?" Jiang Wang asks.
The two monsters shake their heads.
This is confirmed as good news. It means amidst such dire circumstances, he has bought himself a little more time.
No matter the background of this dog demon or how much the demon clan values him, or rather how much attention they give to the dozens of little monsters killed during tasks in the deep forests.
The hatred aimed at that dog demon and at the demon clan must be different in intensity.
The other twelve bounty squads accompanying the dog demon into the mountains didn’t immediately arrive for a siege, presumably unaware of the situation. Realizing something amiss requires time, as does arriving here.
These days, cautious and restrained, wanting information but afraid to interrogate, fearing to leave any trace. Retreat at the sight of any little monster, avoid sight, sound, and presence... until this moment, unable to remain hidden hence initiating a massacre.
Having begun interrogation, naturally seek the greatest value.
Jiang Wangdao: "I’m pressed for time, and I hope to spend a bit of it learning the demon language with you. Do you agree? Nod if yes, shake your head if no."
The little monster on the right immediately nods.
The left one hesitates noticeably.
A Yin Yang Fish swims across Jiang Wang’s eyes.
He promptly nods as well!
Dealing with these feeble-minded little monsters, there’s no chance of failure with Astray Path.
Like the dog demon with an uncommon background, strong-willed, there’s no option for succumbing to weakness, leaving no room for Astray Path to work.
Jiang Wang continues: "Very good, now I’ll isolate your sounds, making it impossible for you both to hear each other speak. I’ll say a sentence in Tao Language, and you’ll both repeat it in demon language. You can say different things, but whoever’s wrong will die painfully, understand?"
Both monsters nod vigorously.
Thus begins an unprecedented lesson.
Any language has cultural origins; demon language, which is universally spoken among all demon clans, is particularly profound. Gaining proficiency in a short time is no easy task.
However, general phrases aren’t overly numerous; simple day-to-day conversations don’t require extensive vocabulary.
Jiang Wang speaks rapidly, giving the two little monsters no time to think, and they repeat quickly. The trio’s voices are like continuous beads, echoing throughout the desolate forest.
He aims to gain as much knowledge of the demon language as possible before more bounty squads approach, and before demon clan strongmen enter the mountains for investigation. Only by swiftly mastering demon language can he more easily obtain intelligence during his escape.
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