235: Chapter 235

Actually, the Immortal Realm isn't that complicated; the Cultivation systems are just different, and it has existed for a long time.

Many things follow rules similar to the Lower Realm; human relationships, gratitude, and grudges certainly exist.

In other words, if the Xuan Emperor takes a liking to you as a brother-in-law and intends to support you in ruling the Lower Realm, wouldn't you be on the path to great success?

Xiao Bai chuckled: "That seems to make some sense; I don't feel as pessimistic anymore."

"We've chatted for so long, but the matter still needs to be resolved. Let me take you to see Dumpling Skin."

Tian Kui asked curiously: "What exactly is Dumpling Skin? Princess Rushuang's name is so elegant, why would she have such a strange nickname?"

"It was all Huo Linger's doing. Later, I thought it was quite descriptive, and now I'm used to calling her that."

Xiao Bai blew a breath gently, bringing Tian Kui into the Lotus Platform Secret Realm.

Ji Rushuang and Huo Linger might have been tired from playing, as they were resting in the pavilion.

Xiao Bai stepped forward and gently patted her cheek: "Wake up, Dumpling Skin. How can you sleep? You're at this age, and you can still sleep? Do you have no ambition?"

Ji Rushuang woke up as if from a nightmare and sat up abruptly.

"Shh, come with me! I have something to tell you. Don't wake Huo Linger."

Ji Rushuang greeted Tian Kui with a bright smile: "Beautiful Nine-tailed Fox, we meet again so soon."

Xiao Bai looked suspicious: "How did you know she is a beautiful Nine-tailed Fox? Have you seen her before?"

"Of course. Her figure and appearance are no less than the Snake-Human Queen's."

Tian Kui quickly interrupted: "Princess Rushuang is mistaken. That is my good sister, the Snake-Human Queen, not me."

"My eyes aren't blind. I can still tell the difference between a snake and a fox."

"By the way, what did you call me just now? How did you know I was a princess?"

"Let's step aside to talk."

Xiao Bai explained the reason for the situation. Ji Rushuang shook her head violently: "No way. I absolutely will not go back. I had such a hard time sneaking out from A Kun's place."

"His wolfish ambition will ruin me sooner or later, and even my brother won't be able to handle him then."

"This guy is definitely ruthless and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. By seniority, he should call me Little Aunt, but his lecherous eyes are always targeting me."

Xiao Bai continued his persuasion: "Oh, my dear aunt, I beg you!"

"If you don't go back, everyone will suffer along with you. Before the old Daoists of Dreamscape Mountain are destroyed, they will definitely kill us first."

Tian Kui also explained the stakes of the matter. Ji Rushuang reluctantly agreed: "I can go back, but Huo Linger must accompany me, otherwise I'll be very bored."

"This..."

Huo Linger had made great contributions many times, and Xiao Bai was very reluctant to part with her, but after weighing the options, he had no choice but to agree.

Ji Rushuang stretched out her fair right hand: "Give me the medicine. You've had your way with me; what if I'm really pregnant?"

Tian Kui took out a small medicine bottle and placed it in Ji Rushuang's hand.

"There are ten pills here. One pill a day should be able to terminate it, but it's not absolute; it also depends on how long you've been together."

Ji Rushuang swallowed all ten pills: "Increasing the dosage should work."

Chapter 315: Exchanging Hostages

It had been several days since her intimate battle with Xiao Bai, and she didn't know if taking them now would be effective.

Previously, Feng Yun would always take it immediately after they were done to successfully avoid risks. Despite being with Xiao Bai so many times, there were still no signs of pregnancy.

She didn't want to be burdened by children in this life, so she always took defensive measures.

"Princess Rushuang, please cooperate with us from now on."

"Of course, we are good friends. If there is a chance in the future, I will ask you how to become even more beautiful."

Tian Kui felt a little embarrassed: "You are really mistaken. I am actually just average; that is the effect of the Disguise Technique."

Ji Rushuang definitely had to be returned, otherwise, it would cause big trouble, and Ao Wuming and Gui Jianchou would also lose their lives.

Since they decided to release her, they also had to make Yan Ding and his people pay the price. After all, this blunder was entirely caused by them.

If Xiao Bai hadn't followed the Flame Demon Ruler, Ji Rushuang would definitely have been violated by that old lecherous demon, and perhaps she would have been killed and disposed of long ago. How could she be safe and sound now, still able to live happily every day?

Tian Kui took out a token to send a message to Ao Wuming, so she could contact Yan Ding directly without going around in circles.

"Daoist Yan, I am the Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Fox Clan, in charge of this negotiation. Princess Rushuang is a guest at the Heavenly Fox Clan; there is no such thing as the abduction or kidnapping you speak of."

Yan Ding said indifferently: "That is only the Saintess's one-sided statement, which is not enough to explain the problem."

"If you want to exchange back Ao Wuming and Gui Jianchou, before sunset tomorrow, you must bring Princess Rushuang to Dreamscape Mountain. As long as the Princess is safe and sound, the previous grudges will be wiped clean, and I will never settle scores later."

Yan Ding was notoriously cunning. This was just his delaying tactic to get Tian Kui and the others to obediently send Ji Rushuang back.

He could also make up for his mistakes in front of Emperor Kun, and even use some means to help Emperor Kun obtain Ji Rushuang, successfully climbing this big tree.

"Going to Dreamscape Mountain is definitely impossible. I will notify you of the specific location tomorrow."

"I need to hear the voices of Ao Wuming and Gui Jianchou to ensure they are safe and sound."

Yan Ding smiled slightly: "The Saintess is quite calculating. How could I not want to confirm Princess Rushuang's safety as well?"

"Ah, help!"

Ji Rushuang let out a scream, which sounded a bit like she was in heat.

Ao Wuming and Gui Jianchou also spoke at the same time. After thinking it over, Tian Kui decided to choose the vast Kuta Desert as the negotiation location.

There were no races within hundreds of kilometers here, and the Snake-Human Clan had already moved to the territory of the Heavenly Fox Clan.

During the call just now, Emperor Kun had heard everything clearly on the side.

"Daoist Yan, it is inconvenient for me to come forward in this matter. I will leave it entirely to you to handle. Do not let any other accidents happen, and you must ensure the safety of Princess Rushuang."

"If you handle this well, I will reward you heavily, and the previous matters will be forgiven."

Yan Ding bowed respectfully: "Thank you for your generosity, Emperor Kun. I will definitely handle this matter beautifully."

Yan Zhan pulled in four other Peak Masters to assist Yan Ding in this operation. Since they didn't know the specific coordinates of the negotiation, they couldn't plan in advance.

This time, half of the power of Dreamscape Mountain was dispatched. Not only did they want to rescue Ji Rushuang, but they also wanted to completely eliminate Xiao Bai, the troublemaker.

They predicted that the Heavenly Fox Clan would come out in full force and would also summon the Dragon Clan and the Ghost Clan to gather a million-strong army. The scale would not be inferior to attacking the Demon Capital.

What looked like a hostage exchange negotiation was actually a contest of strength between the two sides.

Dreamscape Mountain dispatched five Emperor Realm Experts, plus more than six thousand Sword Immortals. Although they were not superior in numbers, their combat power was much higher.

Just the Emperor Realm Experts could easily wipe out an army of tens of thousands, and there were countless Sword Immortals above level seven, whose strength was also quite formidable.

Early in the morning, Yan Ding assembled the large army on the largest square of Dreamscape Mountain. He was the commander of this operation.

Only by rescuing Ji Rushuang and completely killing Xiao Bai could they save face.

Around 6:00 PM, Yan Ding received a message from Tian Kui, setting the negotiation location to the Kuta Desert, and said she would notify him of the specific coordinates after they arrived.

Tian Kui looked at Xiao Bai: "Emperor Realm Expert, what are you still standing there for? Don't tell me you want me and the Little Fairy Doctor to fly over slowly."

"Oops, I actually forgot about this. Forgive me for being a nouveau riche; I often forget I have the ability to tear space."

Xiao Bai roared at the sky, and a dark blue crack appeared instantly. He had the memory of the Kuta Desert and could tear space to teleport directly there.

"This is a one-time product, no more than ten people at a time."

"It's fine, you lead the way! Just the three of us will go; others coming won't help."

Xiao Bai was a little incredulous: "Just the three of us? Yan Ding must have sent a large army. We should also summon more subordinates; we can't lose in terms of Aura."

"Let's go, don't waste time. With the Little Fairy Doctor, it's enough; she is worth a thousand troops."

"Fine, you two hold onto my arms. The wind is raging inside the space, and we'll be there in a dozen seconds."

After entering the space crack, they immediately arrived over the Kuta Desert. The hot sun was roasting the earth, making popping sounds.

Tian Kui glanced at the Little Fairy Doctor: "Go and prepare."

The Little Fairy Doctor accelerated her flight and disappeared from Xiao Bai's sight.

"Call Princess Rushuang out. I'll notify Yan Ding to come here."

Ji Rushuang lazily came out of the Lotus Platform Secret Realm. These days she played very well with Huo Linger, and even taught her the secret of entering and leaving the lotus platform freely, which even Xiao Bai didn't know.

The little one said she hated Ji Rushuang and always called her Dumpling Skin, but in her heart, she loved playing with her the most, even Feng Yun didn't have such treatment.

"Oh my, what kind of place is this? It's so hot!"

"As soon as I came out, it was so hot, my body is sticky, and my mouth is very dry."

After receiving the news, Yan Ding immediately led the army to arrive. Seeing only Xiao Bai and Tian Kui, he also felt incredible.

The million-strong army that was originally predicted did not appear, only the three of them.

"You go around and carefully check if there is an ambush. I absolutely do not believe that the cunning snake demon would be so honest."

"Yes..."

Dozens of small teams were sent out, but none of them found anything unusual.

Xiao Bai joked: "Stop looking, just the two of us came."

"Where are Ao Wuming and Gui Jianchou?"

Yan Ding waved his hand: "Bring them both up."

Then he took out a portrait to carefully compare Ji Rushuang's appearance, and even specially took out a Demon-Revealing Mirror to check if she had transformed.

Yan Ding checked very carefully, afraid of falling into a trap. After confirming that there was no mistake, he proposed to exchange hostages.

As long as he successfully rescued Ji Rushuang, Yan Ding would be the first to launch an attack. So many Disciples had died in his hands, how could he shake hands and make peace?

Chapter 316: The Saintess's True Appearance

Ji Rushuang kept winking at Xiao Bai and secretly tugged at his clothes with her right hand.

"Hurry up and give me the lotus platform, otherwise I won't go back."

"Don't worry, I will take good care of the little rascal for you."