415: Above the Demon Emperor

“Sigh... I wonder when that kid Chen Heng will recover.”

Xu Lieying sighed, and the atmosphere in the room immediately became a bit low.

“Now that the Royal Family only has Helian Tie left, he’ll probably be the next emperor.”

“I also wonder what will happen to the remaining Aristocratic Families; that kid Chen Heng probably won’t let them off.”

“That’s for sure.” Qi Longhu nodded, agreeing completely with Xu Lieying’s words.

“That kid, I don’t know what grudge he has with those Aristocratic Families, but whenever he acts, it’s always to wipe out the entire clan.”

“Alright, stop chattering so much. When we have time, let’s go visit Patriarch Chen.”

Gou Longxun tapped the table, changing the subject.

“Okay, later we’ll bring some Immortal Brew over and let Patriarch Chen have a taste.”

“You can forget about that. His son is the Xuan Alliance Leader; there’s nothing good he hasn’t tasted.”

“That’s true...”

...When Luo Qiluo and Luo Shuo arrived at the Chen Family Courtyard, Bai Jun was still lying on the ground, rolling his eyes.

“Bai Jun, why are you back?”

Luo Shuo immediately went forward and helped Bai Jun up.

“Ah, Big Brother Chen, is back...” Bai Jun stood up after two dry retches, but he was still swaying as he walked.

“Hmm!?” Luo Shuo’s eyes suddenly widened.

“You said Big Brother Chen is back?”

“Yeah, he’s in the backyard now. Just let me rest for a bit; I can’t take it anymore...” Bai Jun leaned against the doorframe, his face pale.

“Alright, alright, you rest first. We’ll go see how Big Brother Chen is doing.”

Luo Shuo immediately let go of Bai Jun’s arm and walked into the inner courtyard with Luo Qiluo.

With a thud, Bai Jun fell to the ground again. Everything was spinning for him now; it would probably take a while for him to recover...

In the backyard, Snake Green had already put on the clothes Xiao He had prepared for her.

But no matter how you looked at them, they were far too big, like a sack draped over her body.

“How about we try putting Tian’er’s clothes on Snake Green?” Chen Heng rubbed his chin, looking at the tiny Snake Green in front of him and asking.

“Hmm? Someone’s here?”

Chen Heng’s nose twitched; he smelled a very familiar scent.

Turning to look behind him, he saw Luo Shuo and Demon Empress Luo Qiluo standing there.

“Big Brother Chen, are you... alright?” Luo Shuo stepped forward, scrutinizing Chen Heng from head to toe.

“What could be wrong with me? And when did your father arrive?”

Chen Heng retorted to Luo Shuo in an ill-tempered manner. Hearing his words, one might think Chen Heng had died suddenly.

“Ah, it’s about that matter a few days ago...”

After listening to Luo Shuo’s explanation, Chen Heng gave Demon Empress Luo Qiluo a meaningful look.

“Thank you.” Chen Heng nodded to Demon Empress Luo Qiluo to show his gratitude, not saying much more.

But he kept this matter in his heart. To travel thousands of miles to protect him, even if it wasn't very useful, Chen Heng would not forget it.

“Also, you’re a big man, why are you called Luo Qiluo?” Chen Heng was learning the Demon Empress’s name for the first time and was a bit puzzled.

“Ah, because I was female before I ascended to the throne.” Luo Qiluo was quite open about it and didn’t seem to find anything wrong with the matter.

“Our Golden Crows are hermaphroditic before adulthood. After adulthood, we can choose our own gender.”

“Because the Demon Empress and I were childhood sweethearts, I thought about marrying her.”

“Then I turned into a male, and I just didn’t change my name.”

“...” Chen Heng turned to look at Luo Shuo and took a step back.

“Big Brother Chen, don’t worry, if you like, after I become an adult, I can turn into...”

“Alright, shut up!” Chen Heng pinched Luo Shuo’s mouth, afraid he would say something outrageous.

Snake Green, on the side, glared at Luo Shuo with dangerous eyes. She seemed to sense some threat.

“I just sensed the appearance of an unfamiliar Demon Empress. May I meet her?”

Although Luo Qiluo already had a guess in his heart, he still needed to see the person before he could confirm.

“Here she is, see for yourself.” Chen Heng picked up Snake Green and placed her in front of Luo Qiluo.

In front of outsiders, Snake Green always maintained her aloof and dignified demeanor, and even as a tiny figure, she remained the same.

“...” Luo Qiluo, Luo Shuo.

“Snake Green?” Luo Shuo asked tentatively.

“Your Grandma is here, if you have something to say, spit it out!” Snake Green hated the way Luo Shuo looked at her.

“Hahahahahahaha!” Luo Shuo suddenly burst into laughter, his whole body shaking uncontrollably.

“You, how did you become like this? You don’t even reach my thigh, do you?”

“Hahahahaha! And what’s with the clothes you’re wearing...”

Bang!

Luo Shuo’s laughter abruptly stopped. He squatted down, clutching his stomach in pain.

“How dare you laugh at This Old Lady, you’re really asking for death!” Snake Green’s small face was flushed with anger, and she raised her tiny fist, ready to punch Luo Shuo again.

“Don’t you know Grandma is now a Dragon Clan member? A true Dragon, understand?”

“And you, a mere Demon Saint, dare to speak to This Demon Empress like that? Do you believe This Old Lady will pluck out your bird feathers to use as a quilt filling?!”

“Alright, alright, Luo Shuo didn’t mean any harm, did he?” Chen Heng picked up Snake Green by her dragon horn and placed her aside.

“As you can see, after Snake Green successfully transformed into a Dragon, she ascended to the Demon Empress Realm.”

“So, the legend that there’s a higher Realm above Demon Empress... is true?”

Luo Qiluo’s expression was complex. A race that becomes a Demon Empress upon hatching, their limit couldn’t possibly be just Demon Empress.

There must be a more powerful existence above Demon Empress.

“That’s right. For Snake Green, Demon Empress is just her starting point.”

Chen Heng patted Snake Green’s little head, holding back her tiny fist that wanted to continue punching Luo Shuo.

“So that’s how it is...” Luo Qiluo let out a long breath, as if he had made some sort of decision.

“Since Mr. Chen is alright, I won’t disturb you any further.”

“When there’s an opportunity, I hope Mr. Chen will visit Heavenly Demon City as a guest. Farewell.”

Luo Qiluo seemed to have thought of something and didn’t stay long, leaving quickly.

Only Luo Shuo, drooling from pain, remained sprawled on the ground.

“Little Green, no more hitting Luo Shuo. His brain isn’t very good to begin with.”

After Luo Qiluo left, Chen Heng turned to Snake Green and said.

“And you, Luo Shuo.”

“If you don’t want to get beaten, shut your mouth tight. Snake Green is now a Dragon Clan Demon Empress; she’s much more powerful than you.”

“Hmm, I understand...” Luo Shuo nodded. He planned to get revenge for this punch on the day he broke through to the Demon Empress Realm.

“Alright, I’ll go to the Xuan Alliance first to see Tian’er and give her Ox Can Speak’s Divine Power.”

Seeing that there was nothing major at home and everyone was fine, Chen Heng decided to go to the Xuan Alliance first to see what they needed him for.

Or rather, if they had any good ideas for dealing with the Root.