Chapter 270: Precautions Before the Storm

Fortunately, Lord Demon, being far‑sighted and taking precautions, had already reached a consensus with the Demon race and settled the negotiations well in advance.

During the alliance, regardless of any sudden situation or emergency, neither side may easily change its mind, waver in its stance, nor jeopardize the close cooperation between the Demon and Fox races. The invasion of the Cultivation Realm is inevitable, leaving no room for negotiation.

However, shortly after the discussions ended, the Crown Prince was attacked by a fox demon and tragically killed.

One must understand that an assassination of the Crown Prince is no small matter and cannot be brushed off casually. Therefore, Lord Demon demanded that the Demon race give an explanation!

When the Demon Emperor, who resides in the Demon Realm and has not set foot on Wanli Plain, learned of this, he erupted in fury and thunderously ordered without hesitation: investigate thoroughly the true cause and hidden truth behind the incident; and also devote all effort to find the audacious fox demon who dared to murder the Crown Prince.

In secret, the Demon Emperor sent a command to Lord Demon Kuishi: "The witch cannot die in vain; seize this opportunity to renegotiate the division of the Cultivation Realm's resources."

Second Elder, holding the slip of paper, looked at Lord Demon Kuishi: "My lord, this person claims to be able to cure the poison afflicting the Moon‑beauty Demon Emperor; I suspect she is the one who administered the poison."

Lord Demon Kuishi seemed deep in thought.

"Second Elder, do you think Riben Zun will attend the appointment?"

The Demon clan's Second Elder was momentarily stunned, then laughed: "Even if that human Cultivator set a trap or ambush, with your power and wisdom, my lord, it can be easily resolved."

Lord Demon Kuishi, upon hearing this, gave him a casual glance, did not reply, and instead asked: "Before Quan Wu died, he mentioned a human girl—has she been found?"

"Not yet."

"That human girl must know something, which is why Quan Wu had his subordinates use the Soul Search Technique on her," Kuishi said, "She is crucial; we must find her."

"Yes, my lord. I will dispatch people to intensify the search for her trail."

Lord Demon Kuishi suddenly recalled something and let out a slight sigh: "Quan Wu is a pity…"

Truly a life cut short.

With Quan Wu's intellect and ability, within a hundred years he would surely replace the Demon Emperor and become the next Demon Emperor.

Yet he died at the hands of an obscure fox demon.

Indeed…

Shame.

"Escort Quan Wu's intact corpse back to the Demon Realm," Kuishi ordered.

The Demon clan's Second Elder, upon hearing this, showed slight surprise, for he knew Quan Wu was not on good terms with his lord, yet his lord seemed to regret Quan Wu's death.

"Yes, my lord."

…

The next day, at high noon.

Lord Demon Kuishi arrived alone at Ke Xiang Tea House, leisurely taking a seat at a table, his expression calm and unhurried.

He waited a moment.

Kuishi seemed to sense something and looked toward a direction, where a human girl dressed in a dazzling, iridescent silk‑embroidered gown lifted the pearl curtains and slowly emerged from the inner chamber; she seemed bathed in the warm spring sun, irresistibly drawing the eye.

The human girl possessed a beauty that could topple a nation, appearing to be only fifteen or sixteen years old.

She gave him a graceful smile and raised her hand in a bow.

"Yuan Xiao Liu has seen Lord Demon."

Kuishi raised an eyebrow; he hadn't expected such a beauty to write such clumsy words.

Yuan Yao, seeing him scrutinize her, said: "Lord Demon, surely many human Cultivators have contacted you before my appointment; I know you have already gathered much information, but I possess an ability that other human Cultivators lack, which can surely aid you."

Kuishi was somewhat surprised to hear this.

"What ability do you have that others lack?"

"I, Yuan Xiao Liu, can calculate and divine," Yuan Yao said with a confident smile, "I can foresee the future."

Her smile was natural and sincere, revealing no hint of falsehood.

Kuishi narrowed his eyes slightly; on his sharply defined face appeared a hint of inquiry and caution, "Foresee the future? Then tell me, what is the future of the Cultivation Realm?"

Earlier, when he used the Soul Search Technique on those human Cultivators who came to surrender, he could not retrieve any memories.

Even if he now attempted the Soul Search Technique on Yuan Yao, he would likely retrieve nothing, so he simply listened to how she intended to surrender.

"The Cultivation Realm has no future, because the Demon and Fox races will successfully invade it, divide all resources, and almost eradicate all human Cultivators," Yuan Yao said, a hint of melancholy flashing in her eyes.

Kuishi stared at her sharply, not believing her.

Yuan Yao said firmly, "I chose to surrender to Lord Demon because I believe you are the strongest in Wanli Plain! I am willing to tell you everything I know, only hoping you can save my grandmother's life."

Upon hearing the word 'grandmother,' a flash of darkness flickered in Kuishi's eyes, and he coldly stared at Yuan Yao, "Grandmother?"

"Yes, in this world I have only one relative left," Yuan Yao nodded. Seeing Kuishi's expression grow darker, she continued, "Lord Demon, I know you were raised by your grandmother, so you should understand my situation."

"How did you find that out?" Kuishi asked coldly.

Yuan Yao, without changing her expression, said, "My lord, I calculated it."

Kuishi suddenly smiled upon hearing this; he fixed his scrutinizing gaze on Yuan Yao, and the atmosphere of the entire tea house instantly chilled, feeling like falling into an ice cave.

"What do you know?"

"Can you tell me?" Yuan Yao asked cautiously.

"Speak!"

"I calculated that you lack a bloodline relative, only a grandmother constantly by your side; moreover, you lack descendants because your…"

"Silence!" Kuishi glared at her in a shame‑filled rage.

Yuan Yao trembled a few times in fear.

She glanced at him secretly and whispered, "Will you continue?"

"Speak!" Kuishi tried to steady his emotions as best as possible.

Yuan Yao said, "I calculated that you were originally of low‑rank Demon clan, your parents died early, you grew up orphaned, and it was your grandmother who raised you. After reaching adulthood, you seized an opportunity, successfully severed your bloodline and adopted a high‑rank Demon clan bloodline, and from then your fate changed."

Kuishi stared at her with a complex expression.

Could she truly be divining?

Why does she know her own affairs so clearly?

Yuan Yao again talked a great deal about his affairs, making him increasingly believe in her fortune-telling.

"Sir, would you like to know your future?"

"Speak."

After receiving permission, Yuan Yao spoke in a low voice: "Sir, you must be careful of the Tiger Venerable. The Tiger Venerable will soon launch a sneak attack on you; at that time you will not only lose an arm, but your cultivation will also plummet greatly. Thereafter, you will be usurped by another Demon Venerable."