Chapter 568: It Doesn't Matter, the Ruthless Empress Will Make a Move

"Ning Ke, you know that in this world, besides my mother, you are the only person I trust and love the most. You surely wouldn't deceive me, would you?"

In this instant, Yuwen Tuo suddenly became serious and affectionate.

Dugu Ningke's mood suddenly grew tense; Yuwen Tuo's preceding words made her feel warm, but the latter sentence made her heart tremble.

She was not human to begin with, but a Princess of the Demon Race, a spy lurking in Renjian.

Her ultimate goal was to help her father, the King, obtain the ancient divine artifacts, rule over Renjian, and let the Demon Race occupy the earth.

Coupled with her suspicious nature, Ning Ke wondered if she had been exposed.

But upon second thought, it was simply impossible.

Her identity as a member of the Demon Race was something no one in this world could discover; furthermore, this body was also of the Human Race.

"Tuo, even if the whole world betrayed you, deceived you, or harmed you, I would never deceive or harm you.

I will always stand by your side and offer up everything I have," Ning Ke said.

"I knew it, Ning Ke. It is so good to have you," Yuwen Tuo smiled.

Although Ning Ke was of the Demon Race and had initially used his status.

Yet the affection between the two had transcended the barriers between their races, and Ning Ke had become the most important person to him besides his mother.

"Alright, Ning Ke, I am going to retrieve the River Map and Luo Book first."

Leaving behind these words, Yuwen Tuo even kissed Ning Ke on the forehead before vanishing from sight.

Ning Ke remained immersed in the sweetness of that kiss, but suddenly, black mist churned beside her, and a woman in black robes stepped out.

"Greetings, Master," the woman in black robes said.

"Why have you come, Book Spirit?" Ning Ke composed her expression and asked indifferently.

Book Spirit was a magical treasure from the Demon Realm; its true form was a Book of Spirits that knew the affairs of the Six Realms—Heaven, Earth, Human, God, Ghost, and Demon. Its effects were similar to the River Map and Luo Book, and it was also her servant.

The only difference was that the River Map and Luo Book were like a GPS with positioning, while Book Spirit could only describe a general range and location.

"Master, the old Master asked me to help you and assist you. But over these years, you seem to have developed feelings for General Yuwen. Once the Demon Race develops feelings, it affects behavioral judgment.

If the old Master finds out, he will certainly punish you, Master," Book Spirit said.

Ning Ke's face turned cold, and she said:

"My affairs are none of your concern; just do what you are supposed to do.

By the way, have you found where Yang Su has hidden Tuo's mother?"

Book Spirit shook her head and said: "Yang Su is old, cunning, and treacherous. Although he is human, his Taoism is profound, and he has connections to the Demon Realm. Your subordinate dared not dig deeper for fear of revealing flaws and affecting your operation, Master."

"As long as I help Tuo rescue his mother, when the time comes to confess everything, he will surely be willing to enter the Demon Realm with me," Ning Ke said.

"I hope so, Master," Book Spirit nodded.

Yet in her heart, she felt that her Master had changed; she was no longer as decisive in killing or as ruthless as before.

Now, tethered by human emotions, she could not truly act solely for the sake of profit, and at times, she even violated the interests of the Demon Race.

If this continued, something major would happen sooner or later.

Above the firmament.

Yuwen Tuo rode the Frost Dragon, moving like a shooting star or lightning, swift as the wind.

The Frost Dragon was drawn from a Chat Group Blind Box; it was considered a rare divine beast, possessing the power of frost, its breath turning into ice and freezing the land for a thousand miles.

Yuwen Tuo's expression was serious as he thought about the matter of going to Fumo Mountain.

According to his calculations of time, Tuoba Yu'er should be arriving soon as well.

Fumo Mountain guarded the Kongtong Mirror, and the ancient fierce beast Taotie was there; he feared this trip might encounter some minor accidents.

For the current Yuwen Tuo, he did not wish to have too much contact with the future Earth Emperor, Chen Jingchou.

Having read the Script, he understood deeply how terrifying a force "bonds" could be!

Once bonds were formed, enemies could turn into friends.

Moreover, in the heavens and earth, there was a hidden will—the Heavenly Dao Will—and the World Will would urge all changes, influencing people's thoughts and their decisions in certain moments.

"Ding, Private Task triggered: Slay the ancient fierce beast Taotie. Task complete: Reward 5,000 points."

"Ding, Private Task triggered: Seize the River Map, Luo Book, and Kunlun Mirror. Task complete: Reward 3,000 points."

"Ding, Private Task triggered: Beat up the future Earth Emperor, Chen Jingchou. Task complete: Reward 1,000 points."

"Ding, Live broadcast the Fumo Mountain operation. Task complete: Reward an extra 1,000 points."

Listening to the sounds from the Chat Group, Yuwen Tuo fell silent for a moment, his expression serious.

Triggering four tasks in an instant, the total came to over ten thousand points.

This was an explosion of luck, the release of accumulated Qi Luck.

Obtaining points meant gaining more benefits in the Chat Group later on.

Ten thousand points; opening ten Blind Boxes might even yield a Resurrection Crystal.

If, by any chance, things became unavoidable and his mother met with an accident in the future, he could use the Resurrection Crystal to revive her.

Of course, all of this was based on having a Resurrection Crystal.

But looking at the task contents—slaying the fierce beast Taotie, seizing the divine artifacts Kunlun Mirror, River Map, and Luo Book, and beating up Chen Jingchou.

It was bound to lead to conflict with the protagonist group, and perhaps even a major fight.

"Forget it, I'm not a good person anyway; it doesn't matter."

Yuwen Tuo quickly calmed down, the Frost Dragon flapped its wings, and they rapidly approached Fumo Mountain.

"Ding, Invincible Yuwentuo has started a Chat Group live broadcast."

"Ding, Ye Fan Zhen Bu Hei has joined the Live Broadcast Room."

"Ding, Leader of the Exploding Heavens Faction has joined the Live Broadcast Room!"

"Ding, the Demon Queen has joined the Live Broadcast Room."

"Ding, Scarlet Mo Nv has joined the Live Broadcast Room..."

"Ding, the Little Fairy of Peach Blossom Island has joined the Live Broadcast Room!"

Accompanied by the notification sounds of the Chat Group, the group members joined one after another.

Chat Group.

Leader of the Exploding Heavens Faction: "Damn, Brother Yuwen, you are truly handsome. This look is so cool! You really know how to show off, 666."

Ye Fan Zhen Bu Hei: "This is the kind of mount a man should have, a Dragon Knight, tsk tsk tsk!"

Zui Ai He Shounai: "What a huge Dragon, I really want to take a bite and see what it tastes like."

Demon Queen: "Awesome."

Morgana gave a thumbs up.

Demon Lord Chonglou: "Tch!"

Heilong Tian: "Dragon Knight? Can you all be a little more polite."

Tian himself was of the ancient Dragon Clan, and wasn't a Dragon Knight just someone who rode a Dragon?

Invincible Yuwentuo: "Brother Heilong, please don't take offense. This Dragon is not that Dragon; I only started the live broadcast because I triggered a Chat Group mission."

Yuwen Tuo hurriedly explained, fearing that Heilong would get angry and drag him into a fight, while also mentioning the mission.

Heilong Tian: "Forget it, it's not a Dragon from the same world anyway, it doesn't matter."

Love Drinking Beast Milk the Most: "Wahahaha, Big Brother Yuwen, slaying the Taotie, do you need my help?"

Ye Fan Zhen Bu Hei: "Shi Laoliu, is that helping? You clearly just crave the Taotie's body and want to eat it."

Zui Ai He Shounai: "Ye Laoliu, I advise you not to meddle in other people's business."

Leader of the Exploding Heavens Faction: "Ye Hei, can you handle such a massive Karma as Huang Tiandi?"

Ye Fan Zhen Bu Hei: "It doesn't matter to me, Little Sister Ruthless will take action."