Okay, everyone's a bit off their minds today.
"My Lord, let's see if you are satisfied with those." The Demon Lord did not want to dwell on this issue any longer. His mind was a complete mess, and he had no idea what was going on. So he changed the subject.
The Demon God nodded casually. The Demon Lord immediately gestured to the dazed Yu Jinshuo with his eyes, giving him a wink. Seeing that he didn't react, the Demon Lord had no choice but to speak: "Third Brother."
"Huh? Oh, yes." Yu Jinshuo only realized what was happening after being called by the Demon Lord, and then ordered his subordinates to carry out the task.
Liu Lanyan had already returned to her seat, eating and drinking as if nothing had happened. No one knew that a hint of surprise flashed in her lowered eyes; this demon god… seemed a little off.
While everyone else was still reeling from the shock, no one noticed that the aloof demon god glanced at Liu Lanyan, who was sitting alone, and a deep smile flashed in his eyes.
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Chapter Twenty: Thoughts Are Hard to Decipher
Yu Xinyi let out a long breath, sat down, and scratched his head.
What are Liu Lanyan and the Demon God up to?
Could it be that the two of them knew each other before?
Yu Xinyi was completely baffled. As he pondered this, he suddenly felt a chill run through his body and instinctively became alert—it was a murderous aura.
He picked up his wine glass, casually looked up, and glanced around. Who exactly had the intention to kill him?
After looking around, Yu Xinyi found a suspicious person – the Demon God.
He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he always felt that the smile on the Demon God's lips was so chilling, and that his casual glances carried a sinister aura when they swept over him.
When he blinked, trying to see more clearly, the strange feeling disappeared, as if everything just now was his own illusion.
Yu Xinyi's expression remained unchanged, still the same as when he was idle all day long. However, he couldn't help but wonder if he had offended the Demon God at all. Could it be that the feeling he had just experienced was just his own illusion?
Just as Yu Xinyi was puzzled, the clear sound of jade rings clinking together rang out. This exceptionally pleasant sound attracted everyone's attention. Looking up, they saw ten beauties walking gracefully forward, stopping directly below the first one.
Ten people, five men and five women, lined up in two rows to bow and pay their respects.
Upon seeing the ten people, even these noble families couldn't help but exclaim in amazement. The ten people were all strikingly beautiful and each had their own unique charm.
"Your Majesty, this is the person Your Majesty has carefully selected. Are you satisfied?" Yu Jinshuo cupped his hands in greeting, looked up at the demon god who was half-reclining in the soft chair, and asked respectfully.
The demon god raised his eyes, glanced indifferently at the ten beautiful women below.
Any one of these ten women would be stunningly beautiful, capable of causing the downfall of a nation. Their every smile and gesture seemed to possess a magical power, captivating people and making them yearn to possess them immediately.
I wish I could offer them everything I have, just to get a fleeting glance from them.
Yu Jinshuo was absolutely confident in the beauties he had chosen. The ten women here were all different in style, including glamorous, aloof, delicate, and innocent... absolutely covering all kinds of styles.
These ten people can satisfy any request, as long as it's something they can name.
So, after the demon god's gaze swept over those ten people, Yu Jinshuo slightly puffed out his chest, raised a smug smile, and waited for the demon god's praise.
The demon god smiled, his upturned lips giving off a gentle, spring-like feeling that made people feel relaxed from the inside out, as if they were about to float away.
"Vulgar and common." These four words, spoken lightly, sent Yu Jinshuo plummeting from his high position to the bottom of the valley, leaving him utterly devastated. His smug smile quickly froze on his face, and the sudden shock combined with it made him look utterly bizarre.
The demon god no longer glanced at the beautiful sight below, turned his head, and casually asked, "Is this the Demon Lord's sincerity?"
The Demon Lord's heart trembled, and he quickly said, "Your Majesty, these ten people were truly carefully selected, they are all..."
A soft laugh escaped from the Demon God's thin lips, and the relaxed smile made the Demon Lord immediately shut his mouth.
"Does the Demon Lord want Qing Li's incident to happen again?" The Demon God's words made the Demon Lord's smile freeze. He didn't know whether to accept or not to accept the question.
Qingli was able to enter the Demon God's territory so easily because of the tricks they had done to the Demon God.
The Demon Lord was somewhat embarrassed that the Demon God had brought this up.
"Lord, this..." While the Demon Lord was still trying to find an excuse, the Demon God chuckled and teased, "Look how nervous you are, Lord. I was just joking. I'll take these people."
ah?
The demon god's sudden change left the demon lord bewildered, unable to keep up with his ever-changing thoughts.
After a brief moment of astonishment, the Demon Lord immediately breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the Demon God accepted the gift, it would be as if Qing Li's matter was over.
"The appraisal meeting is about to begin, isn't it?" The Demon God paid no attention to Qing Li's affairs. He didn't even glance at the ten beautiful women standing respectfully to the side. Instead, he casually asked the Demon Lord.
"Exactly." Upon hearing this, the Demon Lord's face lit up with joy.
This is an important gathering for the younger generation of their demon realm.
"The ranking competition will be held in half a month. I wonder if Your Majesty will have time to attend?" The Demon Lord's words were entirely polite. Everyone knew that the Demon God never bothered to participate in such things, let alone a competition for the younger generation. He would be even more disdainful of it.
"Okay, fine." The Demon God's casual remark nearly made the Demon Lord's jaw drop. Had he heard correctly?
Is a demon god coming to participate in the discussion?
"Your Majesty, what is this...?" the Demon Lord asked anxiously.
This is abnormal, extremely abnormal.
Is the demon god brewing some big move?
The more the Demon Lord thought about it, the more uneasy he became, anxiously awaiting the Demon God's next words.
"I am looking for someone, because power must be passed down," the Demon God said calmly. This seemingly insignificant statement sent a shiver down the spines of the young people in the garden, who all stared at the high and mighty Demon God with delight.
The inheritance of power?
What does this mean?
Could it be that the demon god is looking for a disciple or successor?
The demon god's temperament is unpredictable, and he acts entirely according to his whims, but his abilities are absolutely beyond question.
If one were to become a disciple of the Demon God... the cultivation of demonic power, future achievements, and the powerful backing of the Demon God... no matter how you look at it, this would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
How could those scions of prominent families, especially the younger generation, not be tempted?
Therefore, all the eager and expectant eyes were fixed on the Demon God. The perfect man sitting high above, who even the Demon Lord was wary of, could very well be their master. How could they not be excited?
"Liu Lanyan, since you want my inner core so badly, you won't skip the ranking competition, will you?" The Demon God suddenly raised his voice, causing Liu Lanyan, who was sitting below, to look up. She slightly raised her chin and said confidently, "Of course I will participate. Your inner core is mine!"
Liu Lanyan's arrogant words immediately drew hushed sneers from the crowd in the garden. Someone who didn't even have demonic power was going to participate in the appraisal meeting?
Calling her stupid is an understatement; she really is incredibly stupid.
"Then I shall wait and see." The Demon God glanced at Liu Lanyan with a half-smile and said playfully.
Some of the people in the garden, with keen minds, subtly began to speculate.
The demon god is playing tricks on Liu Lanyan, isn't he?
At first, they seemed to be taking good care of Liu Lanyan, but now they're making her participate in the appraisal meeting. Isn't this just making her look bad?
So that's how it is. Liu Lanyan was just a diversion for the Demon God when he was bored.
Once they understood this, everyone nodded in understanding. No wonder the Demon God had protected Liu Lanyan so much earlier; it was just him teasing her when he was bored.
Completely baffled by the demon god's series of strange actions, Liu Lanyan sneered inwardly. Was this demon god out of his mind? Why was he picking on her?
Since you're going against her... hmph...
Liu Lanyan lowered her head and drank the fine wine in her glass, a complex smile flashing in her eyes. The outcome was still uncertain.
---Aside---
So many people want to adopt my daughter and son, which is putting me in a difficult position! (The kids are so popular, it's a mixed bag of emotions for a mom! O(∩_∩)O haha~) How about this: on July 10th, whoever leaves a message first gets to adopt. There's one condition after adoption: you have to keep checking in occasionally, otherwise, I'll be heartbroken…
There's one more very important thing—Maple is going to collect this! Collecting gives me motivation, right? O(∩_∩)O~
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Chapter 21: Night Elves
The banquet proceeded amidst laughter and cheerful conversation. Taking advantage of a lull, Liu Lanyan got up and quietly left. Since she wasn't the focus of the banquet, no one paid any attention to her.
Once outside the garden, Liu Lanyan finally breathed a sigh of relief; the garden had been so stifling.
Those flattering words really made her uncomfortable.
"Sister Lanyan." The sudden voice made Liu Lanyan stop and turn around in surprise. After seeing who it was, she smiled and said, "Young Master Su, what brings you here?"
"Sister Lanyan, this place is not suitable for you. You should not provoke the Lord in the future," Su Hanhao said seriously.
Heaven knows that when he saw Liu Lanyan's actions at the banquet, his heart almost jumped out of his throat, but he was powerless to do anything because of the life and death of his family. This feeling of helplessness was truly frustrating.
"I didn't," Liu Lanyan blinked her large, clear eyes and said innocently.
"You...sigh..." Su Hanhao wanted to say a few more words of persuasion, but considering that Liu Lanyan's intelligence was probably beyond her comprehension, he gave up on trying to persuade her further.
"Young Master Su, you should go back soon." Liu Lanyan said with a smile, urging Su Hanhao. It was fine for her, an insignificant person, to leave, but Su Hanhao was the elder's son, so of course he couldn't be absent for too long.
Su Hanhao glanced at Liu Lanyan with concern, then sighed softly and turned to leave.
Liu Lanyan watched Su Hanhao's retreating figure and gently curled the corners of her lips. She didn't want to be bound by so many things. He was a good person, but he carried too much on his shoulders.
After leisurely leaving the palace, Liu Lanyan returned to the Liu residence. As soon as she entered her side courtyard, Qin Xiu grabbed her and pulled her away.
"Aunt Qin, you..."
"Miss, how are you? Are you injured? Have you been bullied?" Qin Xiu didn't give Liu Lanyan a chance to speak at all, and she bombarded her with a series of questions, leaving Liu Lanyan no room to interrupt.
"Miss, Liu Xinrong was beaten! How are you?" Qin Xiu heard from inside the Liu residence that Liu Xinrong had been carried back with her skin torn and bleeding. She was so frightened that she was constantly worried that her young mistress had gotten into trouble at the banquet and would suffer an even worse fate than Liu Xinrong.
"I'm fine." Liu Lanyan innocently spread her hands, making it easier for Qin Xiu to examine her properly.