Relying on the speed of the Heaven-defying Demon Sword, he was not afraid of him, but this matter needed to be resolved as soon as possible. Although he had leverage in the other’s hands, the other also possessed the eye corner and scales of the Eight-Winged Purple Python. These three items were all excellent materials for crafting weapons. If he exposed this, with his cultivation, it would be absolutely impossible for him to keep these things in Duanhun Mountain. First of all, Franklin Clark would never let him go! Heh heh... Since that’s the case, having a talk with him might not be a bad idea!

Having thought this through, Brian Carter checked his own equipment and then headed toward Eric Brooks’s residence.

“Master, your disciple Brian Carter has come to pay his respects!” Brian Carter said at Eric Brooks’s door.

“Come in. The Eight-Winged Purple Python is truly miraculous. Judging by your expression, your injuries have already healed overnight. Since that’s the case, follow me to the back mountain. I’ll teach you a few secret techniques of the Demon Sect!” Judging by Eric Brooks’s expression, he seemed unable to wait even a moment longer!

“Your disciple thanks you, Master!” Brian Carter followed Eric Brooks to the entrance of a hidden cave in the back mountain, but did not go in.

“Why aren’t you entering the cave? Do you think your master would harm you?”

Brian Carter couldn’t help but laugh. It seemed that greed truly clouded one’s mind. Even someone as cunning as Eric Brooks had made such an obvious, low-level mistake. Wasn’t his statement just a confession? Seeing this, he no longer wanted to keep circling around with him!

“That’s right, Brian Carter is indeed afraid that Master might harm me. It’s already very quiet here. If Master wants to pass on your skills, you can do so right now. It’s pitch black inside the cave, and your disciple is afraid I won’t be able to see clearly, which would let down Master’s good intentions!” Brian Carter said unhurriedly.

Eric Brooks was not angry but instead laughed, though his laughter was as chilling as a wolf’s howl or a ghost’s wail. “Good, good, so cautious at such a young age—rare, rare! But do you really think that with your Foundation Establishment cultivation, you could escape from your master’s grasp even here? Ridiculous, ridiculous! Today, your master will send you on your way. Ha ha, I gave you great benefits, and today I’ll take them all back!”

With a sinister laugh, Eric Brooks finally tore off his mask, green light bursting from his eyes, pouncing at Brian Carter like a demon.

Brian Carter was already prepared, the pitch-black Heaven-defying Demon Sword in hand. Almost at the same moment Eric Brooks lunged, he soared away on his sword. Before Eric Brooks could even reach him, Brian Carter’s figure had vanished. Yet his voice echoed from afar!

“Heh heh, whatever Master can think of, your disciple has already considered as well. Recently, I was fortunate enough to obtain a sword, and though I haven’t reached the Nascent Soul stage, I can already fly on my sword at great speed. I wonder if Master’s Nascent Soul-level sword-riding can catch up with your disciple! I’m very curious. Hmm, Master, could you go a bit faster... this isn’t even the sword’s top speed...”

Brian Carter’s teasing words came from time to time, but even though Eric Brooks was going all out, he still couldn’t catch up, and was so frustrated he nearly fell off his sword!

“Well done, to dare treat your master like this! Even if I can’t catch you, I’ll give up the benefits of the Eight-Winged Purple Python’s inner core and tell every demon sect in Duanhun Mountain that you possess the Eight-Winged Purple Python. I’ll make sure your soul is scattered and you die with no burial place!” Eric Brooks was so furious that even his five spirits were about to collapse, losing all reason in his rage.

“Master, why go so far? After all, we are master and disciple. Acting like this is truly chilling to Brian Carter. If your disciple is too afraid, I could tell everyone that you possess the Eight-Winged Purple Python’s eye corner and scales. I’m sure they’d all be very interested. Judging by Franklin Clark’s expression regarding the scales that day, your disciple is worried for Master’s safety! If we both perish, it will only benefit others—wouldn’t that make others happy?” Brian Carter still remained calm.

Eric Brooks was finally so angry that he fell from the sky. After calming himself, he said slowly, “Good disciple, your master’s judgment was indeed right. I was lucky to take in such a ruthless and cunning disciple as you—truly unexpected! Fine, since that’s the case, stop now. Let’s have a good talk as master and disciple!” Knowing he couldn’t do anything to Brian Carter, Eric Brooks could only choose to compromise.

“Mm, Master, just stand there, no need to come any closer. I can hear you perfectly well from here!” Seeing Eric Brooks gradually approaching, he quickly spoke up! Seeing how cautious Brian Carter was, Eric Brooks felt a sense of helplessness, completely unable to take the initiative!

Seeing Eric Brooks stop approaching, Brian Carter finally spoke seriously for the first time: “Master took Brian Carter as a disciple, brought Brian Carter into the cultivation world, and even taught Brian Carter the Wuji Demon Art to resist the Eight-Winged Purple Python’s inner core. Although I know Master harbored ill intentions, Brian Carter is still deeply grateful. Brian Carter has had some fortuitous encounters that I cannot reveal to Master, but I promise you will not be shortchanged. Here are a few top-grade spirit stones I obtained by chance, and also half of a very powerful demon art. I offer these as a token of respect to Master. Although I respect you, if you dare try to harm me again, Brian Carter will fight to the death and make sure you die with nothing left behind!” As he spoke, Brian Carter’s expression turned cold, and he slowly retreated!