That feeling truly made his heart race uncontrollably!
The Great Demon King had no idea whether his racing heartbeat originated from his soul or from Mu Yunhe's heart. The feeling was so unfamiliar that he couldn't accept it or understand it for a moment, so he kept frowning as he looked at the woman before him.
Luo Zhiheng appeared very flustered and nervous. Although she was wearing a veil, her body was stiff, and she stood helplessly in front of the Great Demon King, tilting her head slightly as if waiting for a result.
The Demon King suddenly became interested. Wasn't this woman quite formidable just now, so sharp-tongued and fearless? Why is she so tense and afraid now? Could this be a case of bluster and intimidation? Interesting!
"You like me?" the Great Demon King asked with interest. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, he was referring to himself, asking Luo Zhiheng if she liked him, the Great Demon King.
Luo Zhiheng, of course, could not show any difference or shock. Although the title "This Venerable One" terrified her, she asked innocently, "Don't you always refer to yourself as 'This Official'? What is 'This Venerable One'?"
The Great Demon King chuckled, a smile that seemed bewitching and alluring due to Mu Yunhe's exceptionally handsome face. He leaned down, his gaze almost glued to her veil, his voice both seductive and cold: "This Venerable One and this Official One are quite similar, but this Venerable One prefers the word 'Venerable One.' Tell this Venerable One, do you like this Venerable One?"
Luo Zhiheng's throat tightened, and she screamed in her heart, "I love Mu Yunhe, I only love Mu Yunhe!" But she answered timidly, "I only love my husband. If you are my husband, my heart will only be with my husband. If you don't want me, I will not give you my feelings. I am afraid that one day I will be in unbearable pain because I cannot get your response."
"What a selfish answer." The Great Demon King's voice suddenly turned cold, and danger followed. In that instant, Luo Zhiheng's body was surrounded by a chilling aura, and Luo Zhiheng trembled with appropriate fear. However, in a moment, the aura released by the Great Demon King's body completely disappeared, and he chuckled: "But I like your selfishness!"
For the first time, the Great Demon King had a thought: perhaps having a woman by his side wouldn't be so bad. When he ascended the throne and unified the world, he had a woman he found pleasing by his side, sharing in his triumphs and witnessing and admiring all the glory he had achieved with his own hands!
But does this woman deserve it?
"Why are you always covering your face? Has your face angered... me?" The Great Demon King could only sense Mu Yunhe's previous dislike and coldness towards her, but he didn't know the specific reason. However, he was somewhat curious about what this woman looked like. If she was too ugly, even if she was interesting, he should still kill her. He could find someone better later.
Luo Zhiheng lowered her head slightly, her fingertips turning slightly white. She didn't know how much chance her face had of winning; she could only gamble. But she was also afraid that her face was a curse. What if this devil really took a liking to her? If she had the chance to kill him, great; but what if she didn't?
"Still not talking! You seem to enjoy daydreaming in front of me." The Great Demon King pinched Luo Zhiheng's chin again, this time with great force, almost crushing it.
Luo Zhiheng couldn't withstand such force at all; she could already feel the pain of her bones breaking. She endured humiliation and even prepared to seduce him, not to die before achieving her goal, but to avenge Mu Yunhe!
Her voice trembled, growing increasingly soft and weak, and she choked out, "Gently, it hurts so much! I dare not take off my veil. Some people say my face is a curse, that if anyone sees me, it will bring me death. I never dare to look at my own face. I think it's so ugly and terrifying. I dare not let anyone see me. I'm afraid..."
"Are you afraid of bringing trouble upon yourself?" The Demon King raised an eyebrow, looking quite surprised. What kind of face could bring trouble? An ugly face would only invite ridicule and disgust, but a stunningly beautiful face could potentially attract disaster. Ironically, this woman claimed to be ugly. If she wasn't beautiful, what trouble could she possibly be facing?
"Remove your veil and let me see you," the Great Demon King commanded.
Luo Zhiheng looked up in fright, remaining silent for a long time, seemingly terrified and conflicted.
"How dare you disobey me?" The Great Demon King's tone turned sharp as he reached out to lift her veil.
Luo Zhiheng quickly shrank back and exclaimed, "I can do it myself! But please be prepared, I'm really ugly, so please don't scare me."
The Great Demon King became even more curious. Just how ugly could this woman be? Why was she so afraid to see people? But it didn't matter; he could just kill her with one blow! Thinking of this, the Great Demon King suddenly realized something. Could it be that this woman was really so ugly, so frighteningly ugly, that people wanted to kill her just because they saw her? Only this could explain the claim that she was ugly and therefore would be killed.
Thinking of this, the Great Demon King had given up all hope of knowing what Luo Zhiheng looked like. If one day a woman stood beside him, she would undoubtedly be stunningly beautiful, surpassing all others, and certainly not an ugly duckling! And how could he possibly make an exception for an ugly duckling? Even if this woman was the first to confess her feelings to him, he had no intention of showing her any special favor.
As the Great Demon King pondered this, a cold, mocking smile appeared on his lips. His eyes narrowed, filled with a sarcastic and eager anticipation of the spectacle.
But then Luo Zhiheng carefully took off her veil, not daring to look up, leaving only the Demon King's dark head exposed. Her long, smooth black hair fell over her slender shoulders and back, which was quite pleasing to the eye.
The Demon King's narrowed eyes shrank even further, and there was even a veil covering them!
"Keep picking!" he commanded ruthlessly. He didn't care that Luo Zhiheng was trembling all over. Even if Luo Zhiheng was really scared, he had no feelings of pity for her.
Luo Zhiheng seemed to have suffered a great blow and fright. She involuntarily looked up at the Great Demon King. In that instant, her eyes, which were not covered by a veil, were clearly exposed. There were clear tears in her watery eyes, crystal clear and about to cry. The grievances and fear in her eyes were nakedly exposed. Once those eyes appeared, they were clean and exquisite that could not be hidden.
With just a pair of eyes, a fleeting blink, and the instant a tear rolls down, everything in the world loses its color!
The Demon King's arrogant and mocking expression was intensifying when suddenly, one glance from him froze everything on his face. The sneer at the corner of his mouth, the mockery in his eyes, the coldness on his face, and his narrowed eyes widened abruptly, his pupils expanding and then contracting!
Shock! Stunning! Unbelievable! All these elements blend together, and just one glance at her beauty is enough to make one irrevocably captivated.
Looking at the complex and varied expressions on Mu Yunhe's face, Luo Zhiheng lowered her head in fear, her eyes filled with deep disgust, heartache, and embarrassment.
The moment Luo Zhiheng saw the expression on his face, she knew her first step in the plan had succeeded. Even a fleeting moment of distraction gave Luo Zhiheng the opportunity to get closer to him.
But Luo Zhiheng felt no joy, only a deep sense of bitterness and resentment. She, Luo Zhiheng, wanted to kill someone, and it had come to the point of using her beauty, seduction, and manipulation! And she had to be so careful, so meticulously calculating every step of the way!
While the Demon King was still stunned, Luo Zhiheng knelt down with a thud, pleading in terror, "Your Excellency, please, please don't make me continue to peel them off. This face is truly unbearable to look at. I didn't mean to frighten you, but you...you were frightened. I am truly guilty beyond redemption! It was I...it was this servant who overestimated myself. This servant shouldn't have thought about things that didn't belong to me. This servant deserves to die. Please, Your Excellency, kill this servant. I only beg Your Excellency not to despise this servant even more."
For the first time, the Great Demon King felt his heart clench. The dense, sticky sensation tightened around him, impossible to break free of, almost suffocating him. The woman's eyes, revealed after she unveiled her true face, instantly showed him what breathtaking beauty truly meant, what it meant to outshine all others! But before he could say anything, her kneeling and her self-deprecating pleas, begging like a servant, also made him instantly understand what heartache truly meant!
He was stunned, unable to utter a single word, and for the first time, he was utterly astonished and unable to recover. Yet, he couldn't blame the woman before him for causing such a serious loss of composure. Or perhaps it wasn't that he couldn't blame her, but rather that he simply had no intention of doing so!
What kind of gaze and beautiful eyes were those? Charming and alluring? Seductive and alluring? Perhaps there was a seductive quality, but it was also mixed with an innocent and pure naivety. Such a contradictory and incredible combination made people fall into it and unable to extricate themselves.
For the first time in his lifetimes, the Great Demon King's heart, so cold and ruthless, felt a tenderness. He knew this feeling wasn't because his soul resided in Mu Yunhe's body, but simply because it came from his own soul. This woman, with just a pair of eyes, instantly made him unable to hate her.
Perhaps that feeling is what humans call love at first sight? But could he have only fallen in love with a pair of eyes?
He woke up with a start from Luo Zhiheng's incessant terrified cries and pleas for mercy. His large hand instinctively pressed against his heart, where it was throbbing and constricting terribly. His expression was somewhat annoyed, but his habitually cold demeanor made it appear somewhat distorted. His voice was also stiff: "Get up. What are you doing?"
As he spoke, he realized his words had been too harsh, and Luo Zhiheng was trembling. He felt even more annoyed and stiffly lowered his voice, saying, "Get up first. I don't mean to blame you. Get up and speak properly. What are you kneeling for?"
Upon hearing this, Luo Zhiheng trembled and looked up at him stealing a glance. Seeing that he was staring at her intently, she quickly lowered her head, like a shy flower, and whispered, "This servant dares not have any more ideas. This servant knows that with this extremely ugly face of mine, no one will like me. Before, this servant was just being stubborn and couldn't see her own status and position, and had ideas that she shouldn't have had. Your Excellency, please kill this servant."
The Great Demon King was secretly annoyed that he had gone too far in teasing and testing her, revealing his murderous intent. The little girl was genuinely afraid of him. For the first time, he felt a pang of regret for his actions! He said awkwardly, "If you're not afraid, I'm not actually fierce, and I never intended to take your life. Get up quickly and be obedient."
Therefore, men are born with the instinct to cherish and protect women. Even this great demon king couldn't help but speak softly in front of a beautiful woman, for fear of disturbing her.
The Great Demon King couldn't help but feel a little self-deprecating. He had truly fallen into the mortal world and become decadent, acting like an ordinary mortal, even becoming gentle and kind to a woman, and even slightly ingratiating himself. But if it were this little guy in front of him, he would be willing to do so.
Heaven was truly kind to him. He had just been thinking about finding a peerless beauty to accompany him in the future, and she was immediately sent to him. This woman was alluring and seductive, yet possessed a pure and innocent charm that made him unable to look away. He also asked himself, "I am a hero, destined to unify the world. What kind of beauty can't I have? What kind of beauty can't I protect?"
He finally understood why some people said that disaster would strike if this woman's face were seen. What man wouldn't love such a delicate and stunning beauty? Even a man as resolute as him couldn't remain calm after just one glance, let alone ordinary mortals.
Since ancient times, beautiful women have been said to bring disaster, yet there is also a saying that beautiful women often have tragic fates. But the woman that this great demon king wants, the woman who is worthy of him, must be like the one before him. But such a woman is extremely rare in this world. To have even one is already a blessing beyond measure. How could he possibly let her go?
This woman is beautiful; even just seeing a glimpse of her face is enough. Even without seeing her full features, he has already decided that this woman can only be his! He is determined to have her!
Upon hearing this, Luo Zhiheng timidly stood up, but dared not raise her head again. Her delicate, frail, and trembling appearance was truly pitiful. Even the Great Demon King, with his heart of steel, couldn't help but feel a surge of tenderness, his heart itching with desire.
He walked somewhat frivolously to Luo Zhiheng, wanting to embrace her. After all, in his heart, this woman could only be his woman. Mu Yunhe, that fool, must have never seen this woman's true face, which was why he disliked her so much. Hmph, what an unlucky man! He has such a perfect woman to give up, only thinking about Luo Zhiheng. He deserves to be so unlucky in love!
But before he could even touch Luo Zhiheng, she had already dodged backward in a panic. The Great Demon King couldn't help but roar, "Why are you dodging?"
"It hurts! It still hurts when you pinched me just now," Luo Zhiheng said aggrievedly, wanting to look at the Great Demon King's appearance but not daring to.
The Great Demon King felt another wave of annoyance and said in a low voice, "It was my fault just now. Who knew you were so delicate? Your face hidden under the veil was so stunningly beautiful. Take off the rest of the veil so I can take a good look. Are you injured?"
The Great Demon King was genuinely worried; Luo Zhiheng was so delicate, it wouldn't be good if he really damaged her. But more than anything, he wanted to see her complete face beneath the veil. Her face, half-hidden, half-revealed, was truly captivating and irresistibly alluring.
With tears welling up in her eyes, Luo Zhiheng pleaded, "Please, Your Majesty, don't make things difficult for me anymore. I really dare not let Your Majesty see this face again. It's too ugly, it's a disaster. I don't even dare to look at myself, how can I let Your Majesty see it? Wouldn't that be defiling Your Majesty's eyes?"
The Great Demon King found her naivety and confusion amusing, and for the first time in his life, he laughed heartily and said, "Silly girl, if you're considered ugly, then there are no beautiful women in the world! But don't be afraid, I will protect you."
Luo Zhiheng was pleasantly surprised: "Your Excellency will protect me?! Really? Don't you think I'm ugly?"
"Of course not. Even if you're ugly, I'll still love you. You're my woman, and now that you're in my manor, I'll naturally cherish you. Rest assured, from today onwards, you're the mistress of this manor. I'll cherish you, and the servants won't dare to bully you. Are you happy now?" The Great Demon King happily made his promise.
Luo Zhiheng always knew that a hero's anger could be for the sake of a beautiful woman, but she never knew that a beautiful woman's smile could bring disaster to a ruler.
Luo Zhiheng felt disgusted and wary of the Great Demon King's generosity, but she pretended to be pleasantly surprised and said, "This servant thanks Your Excellency."
"Still call me Your Excellency? Call me Husband! And you're not allowed to call yourself a servant anymore. You are my wife, from now on!" As if it were child's play, the great demon king casually and easily determined a noble status for her.
First update! There will be more updates today. It's the first day of the new year, and Huasha will try her best to update! Haha, Happy New Year, my darlings! Huasha is going back to work hard. Still asking for recommendation votes, comments, and monthly tickets! Group kisses!
527 Colors, a seductive trap! (Bonus chapter for 450 monthly votes)
Updated: 2014-01-01 21:03:20 Word Count: 3602
Luo Zhiheng stared at the Great Demon King with utter trepidation, seemingly incredulous, yet also shocked. Her pure eyes held a deep bewilderment, making her both adorable and innocent. Even a man like the Great Demon King felt a pang of tenderness in his heart at that gaze, and couldn't help but gently stroke her cheek. Though he could only touch a small patch of her exposed skin, the smooth, soft touch was so exquisite that it brought a smile to his lips. He murmured gently, "Who do you take after for this silly look?"
Luo Zhiheng suppressed the chills that ran down her spine and asked tremblingly, "Is everything you're saying true, Your Excellency?"
"My word is my bond, how could I possibly change it?" the Great Demon King said arrogantly.
Luo Zhiheng's heart skipped a beat. Why did his words, so full of absolute certainty, send a chill down her spine? It was as if this man stood on some supreme position. Doubts arose in Luo Zhiheng's mind, so she paid close attention. She spoke with a mixture of excitement and shyness, "I understand, Xunjun. Of course, Xunjun trusts you. But may Xunjun ask you for a favor?"
"Jun'er, speak." The Great Demon King was pleased to see that Luo Zhiheng's attitude was no longer so distant, and his tone naturally became intimate.
Luo Zhiheng almost vomited, but said shyly, "Could you please not ask Xunjun to remove his veil now? Xunjun knows that it is a matter of respect for you to see his true face, but Xunjun does not want any disaster to happen to you, so Xunjun would like to invite you to his place tonight, where he will remove his veil."
The Great Demon King was only happy about Luo Zhiheng's words. Someone admired him, and she was a woman who made his heart flutter. The Great Demon King couldn't help but feel a little distracted.
"Of course, I will be there on time." The Great Demon King looked at Luo Zhiheng with an ambiguous gaze, making Luo Zhiheng blush and lower her head before chuckling softly.
Luo Zhiheng appeared very excited, then hurriedly left.
Behind her, the Demon King laughed wildly, looking confident and smug, his gaze towards Luo Zhiheng's back filled with both predatory intent and suspicion.
Such a stunning beauty, did Mu Yunhe truly never have any feelings for her? Even though she never showed her face to Mu Yunhe, her figure alone was enough to drive any man crazy. Why was Mu Yunhe the only one who didn't react? Moreover, this woman seemed timid, but in reality, she was very bold.
The fact that she could arrange a private meeting with him and dare to utter those seemingly resolute yet actually arrogant words to provoke him was enough to demonstrate her intelligence. Yet, after seeing him, she acted so panicked—was this truly the mentality of a young girl? The Great Demon King had some doubts, but due to his excessive arrogance, he believed he was absolutely certain he couldn't be wrong and was certain that Luo Zhiheng posed no threat to him. Therefore, he didn't have anyone investigate Luo Zhiheng.
Most importantly, Mu Yunhe, who was hidden within his body, showed absolutely no reaction this time, as if he truly felt nothing for the excessively beautiful woman before him. This made the Great Demon King even more certain that Luo Zhiheng was harmless.
Therefore, meeting this little girl was something he was happy to do.
In reality, Mu Yunhe was already burning with rage at what was happening before him, and he desperately wanted to perish together with the Great Demon King! What was Luo Zhiheng going to do? Mu Yunhe could guess what she was planning with his toes. It was precisely because he could guess that he was so furious and terrified.
How could Luo Zhiheng use seduction to get close to the Great Demon King? How could she risk using herself as bait and putting herself in danger?
Mu Yunhe was extremely anxious, but he dared not make any further moves or show any emotion. His intense emotional turmoil over Xiao Xizi had resulted in the Great Demon King nearly beating Xiao Xizi to death. If he made even the slightest move for Aheng, it was hard to guarantee that the Great Demon King would treat Aheng in the same way.
To ensure Ah Heng's safety for the time being, he had no choice but to swallow his anger and remain inactive.
The priest's residence was unusually quiet tonight. Luo Zhiheng's courtyard was brightly lit, looking particularly festive. But apart from that, the courtyard was also eerily quiet.
The moment the Great Demon King stepped into the courtyard, he raised his eyebrows in surprise, but he still walked in and headed straight for the door of the main house. Standing at Luo Zhiheng's door, he felt his heart racing. It was that feeling again!
The Demon King inwardly gasped, but outwardly remained calm. From the moment he saw Luo Zhiheng, his heart hadn't been beating normally. For the entire afternoon after they parted, he couldn't stop thinking about her eyes, his mind filled with her image. This was the first time he had ever longed to see a woman so much, and thought of her constantly. He felt a restless unease, wishing he could see her again immediately.
An afternoon felt like an eternity, suddenly becoming incredibly difficult to endure. The Great Demon King was somewhat confused about his own feelings. He so desperately wanted to see her, yet standing before her door, he felt a sense of dread and hesitation. After much deliberation, for the first time, he acted with the politeness of a scholar, not pushing the door open but knocking.
A slow but firm knocking sounded, followed by a woman's weak voice from inside, as if she were breathing softly: "Just bring the water in, and don't forget to close the door properly."
A strange light flashed in the Demon King's eyes. Was this woman...taking a bath? Did she mistake him for a maidservant bringing water?
It was somewhat amusing, yet also unbearably tempting. A beautiful woman bathing—truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He was no gentleman, and naturally wouldn't miss such a delightful moment.
Gently pushing open the door and stepping inside, I found the side room and opened the door. Inside, the air was filled with a warm, misty haze, as if I had entered a fairyland. I could faintly hear the sound of flowing water, and through the mist, I could vaguely see a woman sitting in a bathtub, her beautiful shoulders and back exposed, her long hair flowing freely, leaning lazily against the tub wall, seemingly playing in the water out of boredom.
The scene was truly breathtaking, inspiring countless daydreams. Even a man as resolute and cold-blooded as the Great Demon King couldn't help but feel his blood boil, his gaze fixed on the viewer as he moved deeper inside.
"Pour the water in, then leave. Don't get too close to me," Luo Zhiheng said warily, clearly having heard the voice.