However, with the situation settled, those people probably wouldn’t give her much more time to deal with these “demons.”
Time was tight; she couldn’t handle it alone—she needed help.
Who to turn to?
She smiled brightly at Lin Mo, the best helper, right in front of her.
They were truly capable.
Leaving aside the fact that Su Fu had snatched the peaches earlier, the plan had gone nearly perfectly.
And now, Lin Mo’s status was second only to hers among those present.
After all, Lin Mo was the one who exposed the demons in public—that was the best self-proof.
Most importantly, the Yaoguang Mirror they held was the best tool to harvest points—it couldn’t be wasted.
Shine it on anyone, and if they were demons, it showed immediately.
Fast and effective, what better tool could there be?
With that thought, Su Fu walked toward Lin Mo.
But Lin Mo’s face grew pale.
Su Fu said, “Immortal, if not for your keen observation of the Seven Fairies’ abnormalities and using the Yaoguang Mirror to expose them, Yaochi would be in chaos today. It is truly thanks to you that the demons were discovered in time.”
Her praise immediately drew agreement from the nearby Immortals.
“Indeed, this Immortal is as meticulous as a thread’s hair, unlike us. And brave and sharp. Without her borrowed Yaoguang Mirror, letting demons remain hidden, the consequences would have been unimaginable!”
Su Fu smiled slightly, seeing her words take effect, then continued.
“You are sharp and sensitive—a rare talent. There are still many demons, and many involved. Would you be willing to use the Yaoguang Mirror to continue assisting me in inspecting the demons here?”
Lin Mo was stunned, looking at Su Fu in shock.
Really…?
Not to kill her, but to have her help continue demon inspection?
No—she quickly realized Su Fu’s real intention.
Lin Mo wasn’t the main target; Su Fu’s eyes were on the Yaoguang Mirror.
With the mirror, they could legitimately identify anyone as a demon and then “deal” with them.
It was a ready-made, perfect tool for harvesting anomalies.
Lin Mo’s expression was complicated, her feelings mixed.
By her reading, this was no mere request.
It was an invitation to become Su Fu’s tool, to complete this exam together.
Should she agree?
In truth, there was no choice.
Su Fu had planned everything.
They were already pushed to the edge, with nowhere to turn.
If they refused, the next demon might be her.
Perhaps Su Fu had long intended to use her and others.
Though she held the Great Fairy’s title, she had a weakness—no subordinates.
In other words, to kill so many anomalies at the banquet, she had no one she could rely on.
As the Great Fairy, she could summon Yaochi’s attendants, but the attendants themselves were anomalies who would also be eliminated eventually.
The only ones truly aligned with her were the examinees, all sharing the goal of killing anomalies to gain points.
Lin Mo met Su Fu’s smiling gaze, as if she expected no refusal.
But even if she declined, what could she do?
Looking around, Lin Mo saw her teammates excitedly signaling her to agree.
Why?
Because opposing Su Fu meant death.
Yet now, surprisingly, Su Fu was offering a lifeline.
She even seemed to understand their psychology: since everyone would be subordinates anyway, better to serve someone strong like Su Fu.
Who would have thought Su Fu was such a good person—really kind!
Lin Mo lowered her eyes.
At this point, the outcome was decided—they had lost.
She took a deep breath, forcing a smile as she bowed slightly.
“To serve the Great Fairy is my honor. I will not disappoint you and will do my best to thoroughly inspect all demons—leave none behind!”
“Good!” Su Fu smiled brightly.
“Then I entrust this to you, Immortal.”
She turned to the Immortals and declared: “This Immortal has sharp eyes and can recognize demons. I hereby grant her the authority to assist. Though demons are cunning and can conceal their forms, with the Yaoguang Mirror in hand, they will not escape.”
“Now that the advantage is ours and Yaochi is sealed, demons have nowhere to flee. With this treasure, we will surely catch them all! I trust everyone knows their roles. We would never accuse a good person nor let a demon go free. Please cooperate with the inspection and work together.”
At her words, the Immortals voiced their support:
“The Great Fairy’s words are absolutely right!”
“Rest assured, we will cooperate fully! The demons hiding among us shall not escape.”
“How dare these demons infiltrate Yaochi? They must all be caught.”
“Yes! We are no demons! Inspection is nothing to fear!”
Some even stepped forward, eager to be inspected first to prove their innocence.
“I volunteer to be checked first!”
“Please, Immortal, use the mirror on me to prove my innocence.”
“I also wish to be inspected by the Yaoguang Mirror.”
Su Fu nodded appreciatively, moved by their cooperation.
“Thanks to all your support, my confidence grows. Thank you!”
Then she turned to Lin Mo with earnest eyes.
“Immortal, I entrust this task to you.”
Lin Mo: “…”
Outwardly she nodded, but inside she was numb.
This was sheer chaos turned upside down.
These Immortals were all loudly demanding the demons be exposed, rushing to prove they weren’t “demons” themselves, yet the so-called demons Su Fu referred to were precisely these very “Immortals.”
Fools—the ones being caught were themselves.
Su Fu was masterful in exploiting these anomalies’ weakness.
Since they chose to replicate the appearance of Immortals, they abandoned their true selves and even despised their own nature.
If so, Su Fu would be ruthless.
And Su Fu was satisfied, sweeping her gaze over the banquet crowd.
So many points, secured!
Only one last matter remained.
She glanced back at those on the high platform.
Sure enough, those people were growing impatient.
She thought, ‘Don’t worry, I’ll deal with you soon.’
Then this exam would be over.
As Su Fu flew toward the platform, she saw three people watching her with varying expressions.
General Yuan Yang’s face was unreadable, emotionless; he merely commented, “Great Fairy, quite a tactic.”
Yuelun Yuan looked conflicted.
So this was Su Fu’s plan?
The Great Fairy’s identity was just a stepping stone—a ladder to obtain the “Queen Mother’s Edict of Pardon.”
Most importantly, with that edict, she held the highest authority at the banquet.
Who would oppose the Queen Mother’s decree?
No one dared defy it.
It seemed her ambitions were grand—to capture all anomalies at the banquet in one net.
Quite greedy, and not afraid of failure.
But she was still naive.
Power wasn’t granted by an edict alone—it required absolute military dominance.
Even if the real Queen Mother had authorized her, it depended on these few present whether to accept it.
If they refused, they could kill Su Fu and take her achievements for themselves.
The world’s bustling crowds are all for profit and gain.
Su Fu might crush ordinary Immortals below, but she could not overpower those present on the platform.
Moreover, those people were no fools.
They wouldn’t fall silent just because they heard “Queen Mother’s Decree” without raising objections.
What Su Fu had done was merely a parlor trick in their eyes.
True power was the final authority.
Just like Lin Mo only dared to use the mirror to expose the Seven Fairies as demons but did not dare accuse those on the high platform.
Why?
Because she knew that the moment she dared to do so, no reason was needed—one shot, a thunderous strike, crushing defeat.
The mentality of these big shots was simple: who do you think you are, to act tough in front of me?
The gap was too wide; who would bother reasoning with you?
Rules?
Reason?
Those were only meant for the weak.
Yuelun Yuan squinted his eyes.
Su Fu was indeed clever, knowing how to leverage her “Great Fairy” status and the “Queen Mother’s Edict of Pardon” to gain the greatest benefit.
But now was different.
Now was the real test.
The reason these big shots were still standing here watching Su Fu’s performance was nothing more than the Nine-Thousand-Year Peach in her hands.
So, did she have it?
If not…
At this thought, Yuelun Yuan’s expression darkened, and he couldn’t help but curse inwardly.
That damned Su Fu had ruined his carefully laid plans.
If Su Fu were exposed, he would surely be in danger too.
With her shameless nature, she would definitely drag him down with her.
Just look at Lin Mo below—it was a glaring example.
Thinking of this, all his composure and elegance began to falter.
He was furious.
His thoughts shifted for a moment when General Yuan Yang spoke meaningfully: “I must say, the Great Fairy truly is the Queen Mother’s most trusted. Such internal chaos was swiftly quelled by you like a thunderbolt. Now that the demons are restrained, and the immortals can rest easy, the situation has stabilized—it is truly admirable.”
Though he praised her, the smile in his eyes was far from genuine.
Then, his tone shifted abruptly, “But…”
“Who knows if these demons merely replaced the banquet guests? What if…”
He didn’t finish his sentence, suddenly remembering something, eyes widening with surprise: “Ah, right, the Great Fairy just encountered those demons and even personally killed some of them, right?”
These words were a blatant threat.
Having met them meant there was a possibility of replacement.
Who could tell whether the one who emerged was the Great Fairy or a demon in disguise?
If Su Fu couldn’t produce that Nine-Thousand-Year Peach, Yuan Yang would probably use this as an excuse to brand her a demon too.
In fact, they had done this more than once.
Considering the Great Fairy’s original strength, although she was superior to the immortals below, she was still weaker than these generals.
That was why she had to bring out the Nine-Thousand-Year Peach to share with them in order to protect herself.
Otherwise, who would be willing to share a delicacy?
General Tuohuo showed a threatening look, his gaze piercing: “Now that everything is settled, where exactly is this Nine-Thousand-Year Peach the Great Fairy mentioned?”
“Surely you’re not fooling us? Or perhaps the Great Fairy has come up with another excuse to delay? Maybe she already ate it?”
Their intentions were blunt and unapologetic.
Yuelun Yuan’s nervous habit flared up again.
‘It was clear these two had limited patience, and if Su Fu tried to stall again, it definitely wouldn’t work. So, did she have it or not? ‘
It was driving them mad.
But Su Fu seemed not to have heard their veiled threats at all.
Calm and composed, she walked toward the seat at the head of the table.
She leisurely said, “After all that fuss, shouldn’t someone at least let me have a sip of water?”
She laughed lightly, “After all, unlike you generals, I’m not up high, having failed to kill even a single demon.”
The words carried obvious mockery, and Tuohuo and Yuan Yang’s faces darkened immediately.
Though displeased, they didn’t stop her.
Instead, they fixed their eyes on her as she took her seat, curious to see what trick she had up her sleeve.
Su Fu sat down in the main seat, naturally picked up a cup of Jade Nectar and Qiong Brew, and took a gentle sip.
Her brows relaxed slightly, as if savoring this rare moment of peace.
She paid no mind to the murderous gazes of the three generals.
After one sip, she raised her brows and looked at the three generals, “Why aren’t you sitting? Are you all planning to stand while eating the peaches?”
Their hearts skipped a beat upon hearing this.
Wait—is the Great Fairy really holding a peach?
Where else would she get such confidence to be so calm?
If that was the case…
After a brief hesitation, the three generals finally chose to sit.