"Nonsense!" The Demon Lord slammed his fist on the table in anger. "Has the Demon Realm suffered no losses? What about the demon soldiers who died outside the forbidden area? Weren't those human lives lost?"
“Just ordinary soldiers.” Yu Jinshuo didn’t care about the soldiers who died outside the forbidden area at all. “They were just ordinary soldiers. The demon realm usually supported them. It’s normal for them to sacrifice themselves for the demon realm now.”
With a loud slap, Yu Jinshuo's face was turned to one side.
The demon lord raised his right hand high, his arm trembling slightly as it hovered in mid-air. His lips quivered with anger, and his hands and feet were numb with rage.
Yu Jinshuo was clearly not expected that the Demon Lord would hit him. He touched his cheek incredulously and sneered, "You hit me?"
Touching the dampness at the corner of his lips and seeing the bloodstains on his fingertips, Yu Jinshuo chuckled coldly, "Is the master angry? Does he want to kill me?"
Enraged, the Demon Lord pointed a finger at Yu Jinshuo, wanting to curse but unable to utter a word. Finally, he flung his hand away, turned around, and sat back down in his seat, his face dark as he glared angrily at Yu Jinshuo.
"The soldiers were sent there by you too. Knowing that the forbidden area was dangerous, why did you send the soldiers there? My lord, who was the one who killed the soldiers, me or you?" Yu Jinshuo slowly wiped the bloodstains from his lips and asked the Demon Lord with a smile.
The Demon Lord let out a heavy sigh. If he didn't calm himself down, he might be driven to his death by Yu Jinshuo.
"Fortunately, the Lord intervened in the end, otherwise, it wouldn't just have been those soldiers who died. The entire royal city would not have been spared." The Demon Lord said heavily, seemingly casually changing the subject.
“I can stop this catastrophe even without the Lord’s intervention,” Yu Jinshuo said confidently.
The Demon Lord looked at Yu Jinshuo quietly, without the anger or accusation he had shown earlier.
The silence made Yu Jinshuo feel uneasy, and he involuntarily looked away: "Isn't that right?"
"Yu Jinshuo, what exactly do you want?" The Demon Lord suppressed all his emotions and asked Yu Jinshuo calmly.
Such calm and collected questioning was far more intimidating than his previous outburst of anger, causing Yu Jinshuo to feel a sudden sense of unease.
"Send Liu Xinrong and Liu Xinya to the forbidden area, then destroy its protective barrier, plunging the people and soldiers of the demon realm into danger. What do you intend to do?" The demon lord asked calmly, without a hint of accusation, yet it made Yu Jinshuo feel extremely uncomfortable.
Therefore, Yu Jinshuo did not answer the Demon Lord's question, turning his face away as if he were as arrogant as usual, but in reality he did not know how to face the Demon Lord at this moment.
"What did you shout at the end?" The Demon Lord slowly and clearly said each word, "Suddenly rushing into the air from the city wall, trying to tell the people something so loudly?"
As the Demon Lord spoke, Yu Jinshuo's body suddenly trembled. He was clearly not aware that the Demon Lord would bring up this issue. He turned his head sharply and stared intently at the Demon Lord with a strange expression.
"Do you want to establish your authority in front of the people? Or do you want to transfer their worship of the Lord to you?" The Demon Lord's seemingly casual guess immediately revealed Yu Jinshuo's thoughts.
Yu Jinshuo slowly narrowed his eyes, staring at the Demon Lord in disbelief, his gaze flickering, it was unclear what he was thinking.
"Yu Jinshuo, do you think you can replace the position of the Venerable Lord just by resolving a crisis? That's ridiculous. Can you not think about things so simply?" The Demon Lord smiled mockingly, as if watching a three-year-old child's antics.
Such mockery made Yu Jinshuo very unhappy; his carefully planned schemes felt utterly inadequate.
It seemed that the Demon Lord had seen through him long ago, and that sense of defeat made him feel very frustrated.
"If it weren't for the Lord's intervention, if the crisis hadn't been resolved in time, do you think you could still be sitting here so easily talking?" The Demon Lord sneered, waving his hand at Yu Jinshuo. "I can help you handle many things afterward, but if you continue to act recklessly like this, sooner or later I won't be able to protect you."
"There are many capable people in the world, not just you." The Demon Lord finally advised Yu Jinshuo, "Go back and think it over carefully. This kind of crisis is not something you can easily resolve. Don't do such things again in the future."
"I will definitely resolve the issue of the forbidden area. After all, a sister would never harm her brother, right, brother-in-law?"
Yu Jinshuo's sinister smile made the Demon Lord frown. He was about to say something when Yu Jinshuo interrupted him.
"Alright, my lord, I won't bother you any longer. After last night's events, there are still many things waiting for you to handle and for the Demon Lord to give orders. I'd better go back and talk to my queen and ask them why they went to the forbidden area."
When Yu Jinshuo said this, he had a meaningful, sarcastic smile on his face. Especially when he saw the Demon Lord's expression change suddenly because of these words, Yu Jinshuo's mood improved dramatically.
Regardless of whether the Demon Lord had anything else to say, he stood up, took his leave, and departed.
Outside the study, servants were standing guard at a distance. When they saw Yu Jinshuo come out, they quickly bowed and saw him off.
Yu Jinshuo waved his hand and left with a loud laugh, his smug and arrogant demeanor leaving the waiter bewildered.
Before Yu Jinshuo had even left the courtyard, a loud thud was heard from the study, followed by the sound of porcelain shattering. The servant was so frightened that he quickly shrank back and dared not approach the study.
He was considered a confidant of the Demon Lord here, and he had long known that every time Prince Yu Jinshuo talked with the Demon Lord, it would never end well.
However, he didn't understand why it was always the Demon Lord who indulged Yu Jinshuo.
Is it because Yu Xinyi is so useless that the demon realm will have to rely on Yu Jinshuo in the future?
well……
The waiter shook his head helplessly; even the Demon Lord has it tough.
Liu Lanyan, who was temporarily residing in the palace, kept sighing, which made the Demon God frown repeatedly: "Lanyan, what's wrong?"
She's been looking worried ever since. Who could have upset her?
"I'm wondering why things are so complicated?" Liu Lanyan muttered, pursing her lips.
"Complex?" The demon god looked at Liu Lanyan with amusement, and couldn't help but reach out to pinch Liu Lanyan's puffed-up cheeks. They were so soft and tender, and felt really good to pinch.
"Stop messing around, I'm talking to you about something serious." Liu Lanyan impatiently slapped away the demon god's mischievous hand. He's getting more and more "outrageous" these days, always touching her inappropriately.
They're talking about serious business, okay?
"Alright, go ahead." After being slapped away by Liu Lanyan, the Demon God casually grabbed Liu Lanyan's soft hand, kneading her small hand, and looked at Liu Lanyan with a satisfied smile.
The demon god's reaction left Liu Lanyan speechless. She secretly wondered to herself, "Has he even grown up yet?"
"It was all Yu Jinshuo's design, wasn't it?" Liu Lanyan didn't pull her hand away. Anyway, even if she pulled her hand away, who knew what other crazy things the Demon God would come up with? It was better to let him hold her hand and have some peace and quiet.
"Not long ago, Liu Xinrong said she was accompanying Liu Xinya to relax, but they ended up in a forbidden area. It's truly unprecedented and will never be repeated," Liu Lanyan said with a sneer. "Liu Xinrong is now Yu Jinshuo's puppet. What brain does she have to do so many things?"
"Moreover, at the very end, Yu Jinshuo even soared into the air and shouted with great power. His heroic spirit was truly rare. It was as if he could control the power of the forbidden area."
Before Liu Lanyan could finish speaking, the Demon God gently pinched the tip of her nose and said in a teasing voice, "You even heard Yu Jinshuo's last words, Lanyan. Your subordinates are quite dedicated."
"Hmph, do you think you're the only one with subordinates?" Liu Lanyan moved back, avoiding the large hand that was messing with her face, and wrinkled her pretty nose as she asked.
"Absolutely not." The demon god smiled and gently squeezed the small hand he was holding. The soft touch made him feel very satisfied. He wanted to keep her in his palm forever and not let her get hurt in the slightest.
"My Lanyan is very powerful, both in terms of her own strength and her influence," the Demon God said with a smile. The secret had long been out; Liu Lanyan had her own power and hadn't deliberately hidden it from him.
He was very pleased.
"It's alright." Liu Lanyan said modestly, scratching her head with her free hand.
"Actually, Lanyan, there's something I've always been curious about that I'd like to ask you. Do you think that's alright?" The Demon God sincerely inquired about Liu Lanyan's opinion.
"Okay, go ahead and ask," Liu Lanyan readily agreed.
The demon god smiled, his eyes crinkling with laughter, and gently asked, "Lanyan, your power isn't something you've only recently acquired. Before, as the daughter of the Grand Elder, you could have anything you wanted. Why did you need to build your own power?"
"What exactly is your plan?" The Demon God smiled as he looked at Liu Lanyan, who was stunned by his words, his smile deepening.
☆, Chapter Ninety-Four: A Perfect Understanding
Liu Lanyan smiled at the Demon God and said two words with great ease: "Guess."
Her playful yet slightly smug demeanor drew a soft chuckle from the Demon God. He gently pulled the unsuspecting Liu Lanyan into his embrace, inhaling her clean and delicate scent, and whispered, "I won't guess."
"You'll find out eventually," the demon god said with a smile, not pressing further. He figured he'd find out eventually anyway.
In fact, he had secretly wondered why Liu Lanyan wanted to create some kind of power.
He understood if she had built up her power because of a major upheaval in her family that forced her to protect herself.
The problem is, it's also quite obvious that Liu Lanyan's influence was definitely established before her family's incident.
He just couldn't understand why.
Why would a pampered young lady, loved and cherished by her parents and family, need to build her own power base?
There's no reason to believe it from any angle.
Liu Lanyan did not answer his question, nor did he press for an answer; some things were not important between them.
"What do you think Yu Jinshuo is trying to do?" Liu Lanyan pushed the demon god away slightly before sitting down to make it easier to talk.
"I want power," the demon god said with certainty, without the slightest hesitation or uncertainty.
"He's already a prince in the demon realm, why is he still so eager for power and quick success?" Liu Lanyan couldn't understand it.
Everyone in the demon realm now knows that Yu Xinyi is destined for greatness, and the future Demon Lord position will definitely belong to Yu Jinshuo.
Since everything is 100% certain, why does Yu Jinshuo still act like a madman all day long, scheming and plotting?
He doesn't need to do so much. He can just quietly and comfortably enjoy his life as a prince. When the time comes, won't he be able to sit on the throne of the demon lord?
I never knew there were people like this, who have nothing better to do than create trouble for themselves.
After all this charade, who wouldn't see that Yu Jinshuo sent Liu Xinrong to the forbidden area?
Even in the main hall, the Demon Lord was covering for Yu Jinshuo, and the Demon God's words had already made it clear.
Those people present at the time—the four elders of the demon realm, Yu Xinyi, and the King of Luan from the demon realm—how could they not understand?
Upon hearing Yu Xinyi's name, a sudden thought flashed through Liu Lanyan's mind, and she asked the Demon God, "What do you think of Yu Xinyi?"
"Not good." The Demon God replied directly to Liu Lanyan, causing her to frown in bewilderment. "Why is it not good?"
“If you pay attention to him, he’ll suffer.” The demon god answered matter-of-factly, startling Liu Lanyan so much that she almost fell off her chair.
He stared at the demon god in disbelief for a long time, cursing inwardly, "Could he be any more childish?"
The guardian deity of the demon realm actually asked such a thoughtless and childish question.
Liu Lanyan took a deep breath to calm herself down and prevent herself from going crazy.
"I'm talking to you about something serious!" The more Liu Lanyan spent with the Demon God, the more she found him to be unreasonable. He always managed to steer serious questions in some nonsensical way.
She really wanted to crack open his head and see what was inside.
"Yes, seriously." Sensing Liu Lanyan's irritability, the Demon God wisely changed the subject. "What's wrong with him?"
“He is definitely not the kind of person who does nothing on the surface. I met him at the Liu residence before, and his achievements are definitely no less than those of Yu Jinshuo. In fact…” Liu Lanyan thought for a moment and said, “I always feel that if Yu Xinyi were to inherit the position of Demon Lord in the future, he would do a better job than Yu Jinshuo.”
No sooner had she finished speaking than a small pain suddenly shot through her fingertip. She gasped and looked down, then gritted her teeth in anger!
That damn guy bit her again!
Was he a dog in disguise?