Chapter 206: The Lady from the Thousand Demon Den

Linjiang Commandery.

With Old Master Chen Qiankun's return, and the fact that it was already hard to find another decent demon disaster around here,

Shen Yi no longer had any reason to stay longer.

After finishing the evening meal and staying one more night, he had the thought of setting out.

"Where are you planning to go?"

Lin Baiwei, having heard about the recent happenings in the commandery, suddenly looked over with some anticipation: "Actually, I'm quite good at tracking demons."

At the Nascent Core Realm she wouldn't be of use, but Shen Yi didn't even let Jade Liquid Realm ones slip by.

Just then, Jiang Qiulan walked into the room holding a letter: "The Commander wants us back, says there's important business to discuss."

The Commander, important business?

Shen Yi slightly raised his eyes, having roughly guessed part of it.

Last time Bai Bai had given away the little demon king's blood and qi, and made contact with the Wu Temple—now after so many days, the result should be coming in.

"It shouldn't be bad news." Jiang Qiulan had already read it once; between the lines there was a hint of warmth. That Wu Xian stationed at Outside Qingzhou rarely showed such an attitude.

Lin Baiwei couldn't understand what the two were discussing, but knew this was something she couldn't take part in, so she sat quietly to the side.

"Let's go."

Shen Yi stood up and gave the young lady a slight nod.

He happened to want to discuss something with the Commander as well. These past days of dealing with small demons every day had even made Shen Yi, who was used to bumper harvests, feel a bit out of sorts.

The same punch thrown down.

Some could harvest a thousand-year demon's lifespan, while others only got a few decades.

Since the Howling Moon Demon King could keep the Commander on alert at all times, then once the Commander left Outside Qingzhou, Howling Moon should also have some reaction.

If the other party was willing to take a risk…

His Dao Infant was only a final kick away from shattering the inner core, urgently needing demon cores to supplement. With his current strength he might not be able to kill Howling Moon, but the Core-Holding demons under its command had long made Shen Yi covetous.

"Mm."

Lin Baiwei also rose, not asking more, only seeing the other party off all the way outside the residence.

Having followed Grandpa Chen all the way to Linjiang Commandery, she had only eaten a meal, chatted a few words, and now had to watch Shen Yi leave again.

Yet she did not show any disappointment.

Shen Yi had more important things to do, and she too had to do her own things well.

Chen Qiankun simply lent his mount to Jiang Qiulan.

Given the current situation in Linjiang Commandery, the old master felt he no longer needed this fine horse.

Watching the two disappear at the end of his sight.

He withdrew his gaze and looked at Lin Baiwei: "Don't worry, next time I see him, I'll let you know."

……

Outside Qingzhou, the Demon King's cave abode.

Two maids in white robes stood quietly outside, one holding a sword, the other holding an umbrella.

Their faces were fair and well-behaved, but their expressions were indifferent, and their voices carried no emotion: "Where is the demon king of this place?"

Inside the cave abode, the twelve demon lords all rose and came out to greet them.

The Elephant Demon walked at the very front and respectfully cupped his hands: "May I ask which immortal has come to visit?"

The sword-bearing maid glanced over indifferently: "Thousand Demon Den, Blood-Dissolving Demon Emperor."

Hearing this, the Elephant Demon's burly frame froze on the spot, cold sweat seeping from his back, and he inwardly cried out in misery.

What on earth were the people of the Great Qian Dynasty doing, really letting a Demon Emperor stroll in openly?

Taking in the expressions of the gathered demons, the sword-bearing maid showed a cold smile: "Quickly have your demon king come out."

"The demon king… the demon king is not in the cave abode."

The demons exchanged glances, then all stepped aside, revealing the empty cave abode behind: "Please don't be anxious, my lords, we shall go report to the demon king at once."

Report, my ass! Since the Dog Demon left, the Howling Moon Demon King had never returned to the cave abode—god knew where it had gone.

The two maids exchanged a glance, then turned to look into the distance.

By a distant stream, the figure in a black cloak slowly pulled back her hood, revealing a face full of mature charm. Her dark hair was coiled into a noble bun, her brows and eyes like a painting, her red lips pressed tight—truly beautiful and moving.

Beneath the cloak her figure was graceful and full, curves alluring, voluptuous and enchanting.

If not for the two small horns among her fine hair, one really couldn't tell she was a demon.

The edges of her narrow, elongated eyes were tinged red, lending a few shades of sorrow to her cold expression: "I don't care where it is. Within two hours, if it doesn't appear at Outside Qingzhou, I'll take its life."

Only when she pulled back her hood did the demon lords suddenly sense her aura.

It was yet another Demon King—and even more imposing than the Howling Moon Demon King's presence.

Clang—

The maid drew half the sword blade and glanced back coldly at them.

A bunch of country bumpkin demons, not knowing the immensity of heaven and earth, daring to stare straight at the Lady.

"We understand!"

The demons hurriedly bowed, and even though their hearts itched unbearably, they dared not steal another glance.

The woman closed her eyes, then drew her hood back up.

Her husband and a host of subordinates were tied up by the killing lunatic of Mount Wutong; she had come to Great Qian on her own, taking an enormous risk.

Once this face was recognized, who knew how many people would want to take news of her to the immortal sects for a reward.

But how could she not come.

That was her only son!

Only by taking the lives of an entire province can the hatred in his heart be appeased.

Fight fast and finish quick!

The woman took a slight step forward, and her figure vanished from the spot in an instant.

The two maidservants followed suit.

"Where on earth am I supposed to find him?"

The horde of demons exchanged glances. No one knew how long had passed before an old wolf unhurriedly approached from the distance.

Howling Moon Demon King stood with his hands behind his back, sensing that the essence blood he had sent out earlier had gone completely still. He clicked his tongue with a touch of lament: "Truly ruthless enough."

He had still been thinking that old dog had decent strength, and was foolish enough to let him plant essence blood within its body, controlling its mind and spirit. Once this matter was settled, recruiting it to serve as a vanguard would have been nice. He hadn't expected it to just die like that.

A smile surfaced on Howling Moon Demon King's face.

Originally, the little demon king had him by the short hairs, relying on the fact that he needed it now, using the lives of his own subordinates to play some fair one-on-one game with it, and opening and closing his mouth was nothing but "old thing" this and "old thing" that.

Even if Outside Qingzhou were taken, with that bizarre method of devouring living beings and turning them into demonic blood, let alone meat, it probably wouldn't leave even a sip of soup for anyone else.

Once it finished eating all twelve Juncheng, Howling Moon Demon King didn't think there would still be a place for him to speak in this territory afterward.

Now he had finally managed to extract himself out.

Thousand Demon Lair against Zhen Mo Si... tsk tsk.

Judging by the other's attitude, he probably didn't need to bother thinking about making any connections.

Greed flickered in the old wolf's eyes. First, devour Outside Qingzhou. Then, once they fought, best if they both ended up battered and exhausted. Depending on the situation, he'd swallow this demon king and Jiang Yuanhua whole, and then the sky would be wide and the sea vast, free for the fish to roam.

In another hundred or thousand years, Howling Moon Demon King would have to be changed to Howling Moon Demon Emperor, and Thousand Demon Lair would have to respectfully invite him in.

"Each of you, get yourselves ready. Once Outside Qingzhou descends into chaos, seize the chance to charge in."

Howling Moon Demon King waved a hand lazily, a mocking glint flashing through his eyes.

Want this king's life?

This king's wife dies and he doesn't even blink an eyelid, but lose one son and his heart's in such a mess — and you think you're worthy?

It shook its head, strolling unhurriedly toward Outside Qingzhou.

(End of this chapter)