"Young Master Liu, I have feelings for Lan Yan..." The Demon God was about to express his feelings for Liu Lan Yan to Liu Wenxiu, and even wanted to take this opportunity to propose marriage to Liu Wenxiu.
Since Liu Lanyan's parents are both deceased, the only way to propose marriage is to approach Liu Wenxiu.
“I know a little about how you treat Lanyan,” Liu Wenxiu interrupted the Demon God. “I know you protect Lanyan in front of outsiders, and I thank you for that.”
"I will remember your kindness in helping Lan Yan when everyone was bullying her," Liu Wenxiu said earnestly, his face filled with gratitude.
"I don't need you to remember my kindness." The demon god realized that Liu Wenxiu was still beating around the bush, so he said directly, "You know what I want, don't play dumb with me here."
The demon god's expression was solemn, his sharp gaze fixed intently on Liu Wenxiu. If it were anyone else, without the demon god saying anything, just that look would be enough to make them tremble with fear.
Unfortunately, the person sitting opposite the Demon God was Liu Wenxiu, who was not afraid of the Demon God at all.
Forget being afraid; after hearing the demon god's words, his eyes narrowed dangerously, and he sneered, "What do you want? What do you desire?"
His deep voice was filled with boundless anger as he bluntly rebuked, "Do you think Lan Yan is some kind of object that you can just take as you please?"
"You know that's not what I meant!" The demon god said forcefully, his brows furrowing deeply into a deep frown.
He was unhappy when Liu Lanyan was referred to as an object.
Even if Liu Wenxiu said those words, he was still unhappy.
"Lan Yan is so young and inexperienced; it's not the time to talk about that." Liu Wenxiu stared at the Demon God and shut him down with a single sentence.
"Young? How many people are betrothed in their childhood?" The Demon God was not so easily fooled and directly refuted Liu Wenxiu's words.
"Others are others, and Lanyan is Lanyan, but I just don't agree." Liu Wenxiu left no room for negotiation and stuck to his guns.
The demon god frowned more and more. He had been searching for Lan Yan for so long, how could he give up just because of Liu Wenxiu?
However, he also understood that Liu Lanyan was not alone now; she had her family.
She is such a sentimental person, if he doesn't reach an agreement with Liu Wenxiu, Liu Lanyan will definitely be the one in trouble in the end.
Making things difficult for Liu Lanyan was the last thing he wanted to see.
The demon god thought for a moment, suppressing his anger, and asked calmly, "Young Master Liu, what exactly do you want? How do you want me to prove that I will treat Lan Yan well?"
"I need to investigate this carefully. In short, Lanyan is my sister. I will absolutely not agree to a man suddenly appearing and trying to abduct her." Liu Wenxiu heard the Demon God's voice soften, so he was no longer so aggressive.
"In that case, please take your time to observe, Young Master Liu. You may stay in the Dustless Palace to observe up close." The Demon God's words made Liu Wenxiu glance at him, and he remained silent for a long time.
Everyone knows what the Dustless Palace is.
Liu Wenxiu nodded: "I will seriously consider it. You go and rest for a while. I have something to talk to Lanyan about."
The Demon God had no idea what Liu Wenxiu was planning, and naturally wanted to resolve the issue with Liu Wenxiu as soon as possible.
However, he also understood that this was not a problem that could be rushed.
If you push too hard, the only one who will suffer is Liu Lanyan.
The demon god left the study and returned to the main hall. Liu Lanyan immediately greeted him upon seeing him and asked anxiously, "What happened? What did my brother say to you?"
"He's just concerned about you." The Demon God smiled indulgently as usual, not wanting to bring up the issue with Liu Lanyan.
After all, Liu Wenxiu was only making things difficult for him out of love for her, which he could understand.
Although, given his temperament, if anyone tried to stop him, he would have already killed that person who was in his way.
However, the person who stopped him was Liu Lanyan's brother, and moreover, Liu Wenxiu was only stopping him because he loved Liu Lanyan.
Therefore, the demon god did not find Liu Wenxiu annoying; on the contrary, he quite liked him.
It's simply because Liu Wenxiu loves Lan Yan.
Even if they make things difficult for him, he's still happy.
If Liu Wenxiu returns, because of his status as the Lord, he will immediately hand Lanyan over to him without asking or saying anything.
Then he is truly angry.
Fortunately, Liu Wenxiu's reaction made him feel relieved, but this relief was rather painful.
The demon god shook his head with a wry smile; his feelings about this matter were truly conflicted.
"Was it him who made you not reveal his identity in the letter last night?" The Demon God guessed immediately, and seeing Liu Lanyan's surprised look, he already understood.
It seems that Liu Wenxiu came back this time to test him after learning about Liu Lanyan's situation.
This is what a caring brother would do.
"Mm." Liu Lanyan nodded. Last night, when she was going to send a message to the Demon God, her brother didn't stop her, but he just wouldn't let her reveal his identity.
Because she was so overjoyed to reunite with her brother and had so much to say, Liu Lanyan didn't think too much about what her brother meant at the time.
Only after today's events did she vaguely understand Liu Wenxiu's meaning.
"I'm sorry to have worried you." Liu Lanyan gently held the Demon God's large hand, feeling its warm temperature.
"Once you bring the letter, I won't worry anymore," the demon god comforted Liu Lanyan with a smile. "Go ahead, I'll be waiting for you in the study. Don't keep me waiting."
The demon god naturally used the term "brother" because no matter what, he was determined to call him that last time.
Liu Wenxiu's current predicament is probably because he is not yet at ease entrusting Lanyan to him. However, he will make Liu Wenxiu believe that he will treat Lanyan well.
Only he can bring Lanyan happiness.
"Mm." Liu Lanyan nodded, gently squeezed the Demon God's large hand, and said softly, "You rest here for a while, I'll be right back."
"Alright." The demon god nodded with a smile, gesturing for Liu Lanyan to hurry over.
Liu Lanyan then quickly left and went to the study.
As soon as Liu Lanyan left, the Demon God's face darkened.
Peng Zhen, who was standing next to him, was terrified. What was the Venerable One going to do?
The demon god didn't pay attention to Peng Zhen's reaction; he was truly in a difficult position.
It wasn't that he lacked confidence in himself, but rather that he had never had such an experience before.
How do you get along peacefully, well, or even ingratiatingly with someone?
Somewhat absentmindedly, he walked to the side, casually found a chair and sat down, his mind racing, trying to figure out how to please or befriend someone.
He dominated the three realms and reigned supreme for many years. As the supreme ruler, he was worshipped and revered by all. He completely forgot that there were ordinary ways of socializing and that it was necessary to interact with people.
They've always been used to being superior and have completely forgotten how to treat others as equals.
It's a tough task, but as long as Lan Yan doesn't make things difficult for him, he'll definitely try his best to figure it out.
The demon god searched his mind for fragmented memories from who-knows-how-long ago, memories he had almost forgotten.
Long, long ago, before he was a demon god and didn't have such formidable strength, how did he interact with people?
Peng Zhen watched the Demon God's unpredictable expression, noticing his furrowed brows and pursed lips, and wondered anxiously what he was doing.
What's wrong with Your Excellency?
What exactly is the difficult situation you've encountered?
Is the demon realm facing a formidable foe, or is the demon realm about to launch an attack?
Countless terrifying thoughts flashed through Peng Zhen's mind, and the more he thought about it, the more serious it seemed, and the more frightened he became.
Fifteen minutes passed, but to Peng Zhen it felt like a year had gone by.
"Peng Zhen." The Demon God suddenly spoke, his voice low and hoarse.
"Your subordinate is here." Peng Zhen immediately stood up straight and answered respectfully.
Has His Majesty thought of something crucial, or has he made a decision?
"How should one please someone?" the demon god asked with extreme seriousness. His furrowed brows and tightly pursed lips revealed a dilemma; he was at a loss and had no idea what to do.
"To fawn over?" Peng Zhen's voice suddenly rose, the sharp sound making even Peng Zhen feel unbearably annoyed.
He quickly coughed to cover it up and asked incredulously, "Your Excellency, what did you just say?"
Is he hallucinating?
Has he encountered problems in his cultivation recently?
He went so far as to become possessed by a demon that it affected his hearing.
"Flatter!" the demon god repeated firmly, glaring impatiently at Peng Zhen. "Don't you know how to flatter people?"
Peng Zhen opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.
He really didn't try to please anyone; he had always just followed the Lord.
The problem is, the Lord doesn't need to be flattered.
As long as they are capable and loyal, that's enough.
Why does he still need to try to please them?
"My lord, I don't know how..." Peng Zhen finally stammered helplessly.
He really doesn't know how.
Before he could finish speaking, Peng Zhen received a disdainful look from the Demon God and turned away to silently shed tears. When did working for the Lord require him to learn even this?
It's so difficult.
Just as Peng Zhen was being "tortured" by the demon god, Liu Lanyan had already arrived at the study and chatted with Liu Wenxiu for a long time.
"Brother, don't make things difficult for him." Even if Liu Lanyan didn't quite understand Liu Wenxiu's meaning at first, how could she not understand it now?
Her brother was deliberately provoking the demon god.
From the very beginning, the seemingly ambiguous conversations about him, their family, and their deep-rooted history were all intentional on the part of the older brother.
They are deliberately misleading the demon god.
At first glance, those words seem harmless; they can be interpreted as a family relationship, or they can be interpreted by those who are interested in them as having another meaning.
For example, that scheming demon god.
"What? She's not even married yet, and my Lanyan is already siding with him?" Liu Wenxiu's attitude towards Liu Lanyan was completely different from his attitude towards the Demon God.
With a playful smile in his eyes, he looked at his grown-up younger sister with doting affection.
The little girl who used to toddle behind him has grown into a graceful and charming young woman.
However, he only met her once, and he already knew that another man was eyeing his lovely sister. How could he be willing to accept that?