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Chapter 205: The Lady from the Thousand Demon Cave
Chapter 205: The Lady from the Thousand Demon Cave
At Linjiang County, the return of Old Man Chen Qiankun, coupled with the fact that it was becoming increasingly difficult to find any notable demonic presence in the area, meant that Shen Yi no longer had a reason to linger.
After partaking in the evening meal and spending one more night, he began to contemplate his departure.
"Where are you planning to go?" Lin Baiwei, having heard about the recent occurrences in the county, looked at him with a hint of anticipation. "Actually, I'm quite skilled at seeking out demons."
While her abilities wouldn't be of much use at the Condensation Realm, Shen Yi seemed to not even spare those at the Jade Liquid Realm a glance.
Just then, Jiang Qiuluan entered the room, holding a letter. "The Commander-in-Chief is asking us to return. He says there's an important matter to discuss."
Commander-in-Chief? An important matter? Shen Yi lifted his gaze slightly, having a fair idea of what it might be about.
The last time they had sent off the Little Demon King's essence and blood to the Martial Temple, and now, after so many days, the results should be ready.
"It's probably not bad news." Jiang Qiuluan had already read through the letter, and between the lines, there was a hint of gentleness. The Martial Immortal stationed in Qingzhou rarely displayed such an attitude.
Although Lin Baiwei couldn't understand what the two were talking about, she knew that this was something she wasn't involved in, so she quietly sat by.
"Let's go." Shen Yi stood up and gave a slight nod to the young girl.
He, too, wanted to discuss something with the Commander-in-Chief. After all, he had been dealing with demons day after day, and even Shen Yi, accustomed to great harvests, felt a little uncomfortable with the current situation.
With the same punch, sometimes he would harvest the lifespan of a thousand-year-old demon, and other times, only a few decades' worth.
Since the howling moon demon king could keep the Commander-in-Chief on constant alert, the departure of the Commander-in-Chief from Qingzhou should also elicit some response from Howl.
If the other party was willing to take a risk...
Dao Infant was just a step away from kicking the inner pill to pieces, and he urgently needed demon pills to supplement his cultivation. With his current strength, he might not be able to kill Howl, but the group of pill-holding demons under Howl's command made Shen Yi's mouth water.
"Mhm." Lin Baiwei also stood up and didn't ask further questions. She simply saw Shen Yi off to the outside of the mansion.
After traveling a long distance with Grandpa Chen to Linjiang County, she had only shared a meal and a brief chat with him before seeing him off again.
However, she didn't show any signs of disappointment.
Shen Yi had more important matters to attend to, and she needed to focus on her own tasks as well.
Chen Qiankun even lent his mount to Jiang Qiuluan.
Given the current situation in Linjiang County, the old man felt that he no longer needed this fine steed.
As he watched the two disappear from sight, Chen Qiankun retracted his gaze and turned to Lin Baiwei. "Rest assured, the next time I see him, I'll let you know."
...
Outside Qingzhou, in the Demon King's cave abode.
Two girls dressed in white stood outside, one holding a sword and the other carrying an umbrella. Their faces were fair and delicate, but their expressions were indifferent, and their voices were devoid of emotion. "Where is the Demon King of this place?"
Inside the cave abode, twelve Demon Lords stood up and came out to greet them.
The elephant demon walked at the forefront and bowed respectfully. "May I ask which immortal has graced us with their presence?"
The sword-holding maid looked at him with a detached expression. "Thousand Demon Cave. Blood Transformation Demon Emperor."
Upon hearing this, the elephant demon's sturdy body froze, and cold sweat trickled down his back as he lamented inwardly.
What were the people of the Great Qian Dynasty eating? To actually let a Demon Emperor stride in so arrogantly?
As he took in the expressions of the group of demons, the sword-holding maid revealed a cold smile. "Quickly, bring out your Demon King."
"The... The Demon King is not in the cave abode."
The group of demons exchanged glances and stepped aside, revealing the empty cave abode behind them. "Please don't worry, Your Highnesses. We will go and inform the Demon King immediately."
Inform my foot! Ever since the dog demon left, the Howling Moon Demon King hadn't returned to the cave abode. Who knew where he had gone off to?
The figure's curvaceous silhouette beneath the cloak was alluring, with enticing curves and a voluptuous allure.
"Regardless of where it is, if it doesn't appear in Qingzhou within two hours, I will take its life." Her elongated eyes narrowed with a hint of redness along the edges, adding a touch of sorrow to her cold demeanor.
It was only when she removed her hood that the group of demon lords finally sensed her aura.
Yet another Demon King, and one with an even more formidable presence than the Howling Moon Demon King.
Clang!
One of the maids drew out a half-sword and glanced back at the group, her eyes cold and sweeping over them.
A bunch of country bumpkin demons, ignorant and daring to stare directly at the mistress.
"We understand!" The group of demons quickly bowed, their curiosity itching, but they dared not take another glance.
The woman closed her eyes and then pulled her hood back up.
Her husband and his subordinates were entangled with the killing embryo from the Tung Tree Mountain, and she had taken a great risk by coming to Dagan alone.
If this face of hers were to be recognized, who knew how many would seek to claim the reward offered by the Immortal Sect.
But how could she not come?
That was her only son!
Only by taking the life of the one from Qingzhou could she find solace for her grief.
Quick and decisive action was needed!
The woman took a slight step forward, and her figure suddenly vanished from the spot.
The two maids followed suit and disappeared as well.
"Where do we even start looking?"
The group of demons looked at each other, unsure of what to do. After what felt like an eternity, an old wolf slowly approached from the distance.
The Howling Moon Demon King stood with his hands behind his back, sensing that the essence and blood he had sent out earlier had gone completely silent. He clicked his tongue in admiration, "That's ruthlessly efficient."
He had thought that the old dog had decent strength and was foolish enough to let him plant his essence and blood, controlling its mind. After this matter was resolved, he had planned to recruit it as a forward-facing player. But now, it was dead and gone.
A smile curved upon the lips of the Howling Moon Demon King.
Originally, he had been held back by the Little Demon King, who had a grip on his weakness and forced him to play along, using the lives of his subordinates as bargaining chips for a fair one-on-one duel. Even in their conversations, the Little Demon King had addressed him as an old thing.
Even if they took Qingzhou, with the Little Demon King's bizarre ability to devour sentient beings and turn them into demonic blood, there would likely be nothing left for anyone else, not even a drop of soup.
After consuming the twelve county towns, the Howling Moon Demon King doubted there would be any room left for him to have a say in the region.
Now, he had finally extricated himself from that situation.
The Thousand Demon Cave against the Demon Suppression Division... tsk tsk.
Given their attitude, it seemed unlikely that they would be open to any alliances.
The old wolf's eyes glinted with greed. First, he would take Qingzhou. Then, he would wait for the two forces to battle it out, preferably weakening each other. After that, he would consider consuming the Demon King and Jiang Yuanhua, leaving him with free reign.
In another hundred or thousand years, the Howling Moon Demon King would become the Demon Emperor, and the Thousand Demon Cave would have to respectfully invite him in.
"You all should prepare yourselves. When Qingzhou descends into chaos, we will take the opportunity to strike." The Howling Moon Demon King casually waved his hand, a hint of mockery in his eyes.
You want my life? When my wife died, I didn't even bat an eye, but now that my son is in danger, you think I'll falter? He shook his head and strolled towards Qingzhou, unhurried.
(End of Chapter)
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