311: Long Yun's little secret...

She glanced at the empty spot where only the cold moonlight remained; the immense shock caused her thoughts to stagnate.

With a flip of his hand, they were reduced to ashes... That was a Second-Rank Demon King!

She had not never seen strong people; the Dragon Emperor was one of the strongest standing at the Peak of the world.

But what Li Shengyuan showed was not just power, but a near-Dao-like, effortless control and indifference.

This powerful and mysterious posture, combined with that handsome and gentle face, stirred an indescribable wave in her heart... A strange light quietly emerged deep in her clear eyes, a mix of shock, gratitude, and... an unconsciously rising worship.

"Miss Long, I'll have to trouble you to take me to see His Majesty the Dragon Emperor!" Li Shengyuan's voice rang out again, waking her from her daze.

"Ah? Oh! No, no problem!"

Long Yun snapped back to her senses, realizing she had actually been spacing out while looking at him. Red flushes instantly flew onto her cheeks; she self-deceptively thought they shouldn't be very obvious under the night and moonlight.

She nodded hurriedly, her voice a bit more rushed than usual.

Long Yun walked quickly to Li Shengyuan, wanting to maintain her composure, but her heartbeat was somewhat out of control.

Even though her figure was taller, more upright, and fuller, in front of Li Shengyuan's unfathomable aura at this moment, she pointlessly felt a sense of wanting to rely on and look up to him.

That bit of maidenly shyness formed a subtle contrast with her previous heroic spirit during the battle... "Young Master... Young Master Li," she looked directly at Li Shengyuan, trying to calm her mind, and asked curiously:

"For what matter have you come to the Demon Domain this time? If there is any place where Long Yun can be of use, please feel free to command."

Li Shengyuan looked around the area that had turned into ruins but had been smoothed of violent energy remnants by his Domain power, and chuckled:

"It's a coincidence; the purpose of I, Li's trip is quite similar to yours, Miss Long. I also came to investigate the connection between the Demonic Cult and certain existences within the Yao Race."

His tone was casual, as if speaking of an ordinary small matter. "Fortunately, my luck is good. Following Miss Long, this 'obvious lead,' I really did fish out a fish of some size like the Green Rhinoceros Demon King, and could even solve two Grade Twos in passing..."

"Well, this trip to the Demon Domain can be considered not in vain."

He shook the jade bottle in his hand, which sealed the remnant souls of the Demon King and the Demonic Envoy, and continued: "Now that I have this 'meeting gift,' it will be more convenient to talk when I go to see His Majesty the Dragon Emperor."

Long Yun nodded in understanding, no longer doubting Li Shengyuan's purpose. Instead, she felt more and more admiration for his direct and highly efficient style of action.

In the gaze she directed at Li Shengyuan, that light and respect grew more intense, even faintly mixed with an admiration and curiosity that she herself had not yet fully understood.

Such a strong person, such style... "I see," Long Yun's voice softened unconsciously, "Young Master, please follow me; I will take you to Holy Dragon City right away. If Her Majesty knows what the Young Master has done on this trip, she will surely be delighted."

"Wait a moment."

Li Shengyuan raised his hand to stop her, a trace of hard-to-detect profound fluctuation flowing through his fingertips, quietly brushing over the surrounding space.

Instantly, the last bit of the unique aura of his Blade and Sword Divine Domain and the battle energy marks remaining here were completely erased, leaving only the most natural Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and the physical traces of battle destruction.

After finishing all this, he then reminded Long Yun: "I also need to trouble Miss Long with one more thing. Although the incident here has not been noticed by anyone for the time being, the fall of the Green Rhinoceros Demon King will inevitably cause a power vacuum in his subordinate forces and territory."

"Please, Miss, send a message back to Holy Dragon City immediately to explain the situation, and ask His Majesty the Dragon Emperor to send absolutely reliable confidants as soon as possible to take over and stabilize the border."

"If it's late, I fear other opportunistic people or Demonic Cult remnants might take the chance to cause trouble."

Hearing this, Long Yun's expression turned solemn, and she immediately realized the urgency of the problem.

She nodded quickly: "Young Master's considerations are thorough. Long Yun will send the message right away!"

She took out a golden scale-shaped communication treasure and quickly injected her intent into it.

Seeing Long Yun begin to send the message, Li Shengyuan nodded slightly, his gaze turning towards the faint outline of a town visible in the distant night.

"Before going to Holy Dragon City, I need to pick up someone," he said.

"Pick up someone?" Long Yun finished the transmission and looked at him curiously, "Miss Su?"

Since this was Li Shengyuan, the woman who came with him must not be an ordinary person.

Which woman by his side would it be?

Is it the rumored Sect Master of Yuehua Palace, Yue Xiyan, or Shen Xinrong, the cause of the Jiangnan incident, or perhaps Sect Master Luo Qingwan of the Questioning Dao Sect, who is rumored to have an unclear and deep relationship with him?

Long Yun thought for a moment; mainly because she was in the Demon Domain, she only knew these few extraordinary women.

"Hmm..." Li Shengyuan had a gentle smile on his lips, his figure already gracefully walking towards the inn where they had previously stayed, no longer hiding it.

"Her real name is Pei Shuyun."

Long Yun immediately followed, but in her heart, she couldn't help but be even more curious about this Pei Shuyun, developing a bit of curiosity and a faint concern that she hadn't even looked into.

How have I never heard of this woman by his side before!

No, I feel like I've heard this name somewhere before...