33: Finding a new path

Not good!

The middle-aged man was dumbfounded.

Given the circumstances, even though he cared deeply about the Demon Emperor Bloodline... he realized he had been set up.

After all, how could he not know the influence of the Demon Emperor Bloodline? It was something that could shake the entire Western Region... no, shake the entire Cangyun Continent.

In the future, it might even change the entire situation on the Cangyun Continent.

But now, an imposter had revealed such shocking news, while he himself remained completely unaware... anyone would suspect he was the fake one.

The fake becomes real, the real becomes fake!

Thus, the middle-aged man hurriedly spoke, "Demon Lord, please calm your anger. Hear me out. Although I did not know about the emergence of the Demon Emperor Bloodline, I truly am from the Demon God Valley... If you don't believe me, you can come with me to the Demon God Valley to investigate... The truth will come to light then, and my innocence will be proven!"

Before Ji Li could speak;

Chen Qingxuan, knowing he had to go all in, immediately walked towards the angry Ji Li. "You see, he's confessing without being pressed... Everyone knows the Demon God Valley operates in mysterious and unpredictable ways, always appearing and disappearing like a dragon. Why has our hiding place never been discovered all these years? It's because before we venture out, we must first pass a life-or-death trial. Even if we die, we cannot reveal the slightest hint of the Demon God Valley's location... But look at him. Not only does he lack a token to prove his identity, now he even wants to escape by betraying the Demon God Valley's location... I spit on that, it's an insult to our Demon God Valley's fine traditions."

"Fuck your mother!"

The middle-aged man could no longer hold back.

This was too much.

This was practically bullying an honest man!

Boom—

While cursing, the middle-aged man unleashed the Demonic Power within him, intent on killing Chen Qingxuan, the imposter.

"Wife, save me—" Chen Qingxuan seized the opportunity, calling for help while running towards Ji Li's side, putting on a completely unruffled and righteous act.

"..."

Ji Li's feelings were complicated;

Regardless, she couldn't let the situation spiral out of control. She first used her pressure to force the middle-aged man back, "How dare you!"

Pfft—

In an instant, the charging middle-aged man was sent flying backward, landing several zhang away;

A mouthful of blood sprayed from his lips.

"Haha... A woman's softness... A woman's short-sightedness!"

After getting up from the ground, the middle-aged man suddenly burst into loud laughter, "A dignified Demon Lord, actually deceived and manipulated by an imposter like this... What a ridiculous joke... I bet that Demon Emperor Bloodline... must be fake too... haha."

"..."

A cold glint flashed in Ji Li's eyes as she struck out with a palm towards the man.

She hadn't originally planned to eliminate him now, but since he dared to speak so recklessly and had no further use that gave her pause, she naturally showed no mercy.

"Good, well killed."

Chen Qingxuan clapped and cheered, "How did such an imposter even get in? It seems the Demon Emperor Palace needs to strengthen its security. We can't just meet with anyone in the future. What if someone stumbles upon Qian You's Demon Emperor Bloodline... the losses would outweigh the gains, my wife!"

"..."

Ji Li gritted her silver teeth, "How can the Demon God Valley have someone as weak as you... who can't even deal with such an enemy?"

"That's where you're mistaken." Chen Qingxuan was taken aback by her words and defended himself, "Our Demon God Valley has always focused on divining the secrets of heaven, not on cultivation. After all, our reputation isn't built on strength."

"Shut up!"

Before Chen Qingxuan could finish, Ji Li suddenly whipped out a black-and-red leather whip, whooshing it around his neck.

"Cough!"

Chen Qingxuan was immediately yanked forward.

"If you still haven't helped Qian You awaken her Demon Emperor Bloodline in three days, then... regardless of whether you're from the Demon God Valley or not, I will personally kill you."

Ji Li held the whip coiled around Chen Qingxuan's neck with one jade-like hand, her fiery red lips slightly parted, chin slightly raised, resembling a character from a special role-playing scenario.

But at this moment, the pressure in her tone was definitely not flirtatious.

And no one would enjoy that kind of flirtation.

"..."

Chen Qingxuan swallowed hard, "Three days... I'm afraid that's a bit too tight!"

"Just three days!"

Ji Li ordered decisively, pushing Chen Qingxuan away with one jade hand.

After sending Chen Qingxuan away.

The previous maid walked in, "Demon Lord, why did you kill that man directly? Even if he was fake... we could have asked which force sent him."

"No need for that extra step."

Ji Li said calmly.

No matter how powerful a force is, it's inevitable that spies from other forces exist within, and the Demon Emperor Palace is no exception;

When Chen Qingxuan visited that day claiming to be from the Demon God Valley, he didn't deliberately hide it. This news had probably already reached the ears of other forces by now.

It must be understood that the Demon God Valley is extremely special to the Western Region. Every time it appears, it causes great upheaval. Its sudden visit to the Demon Emperor Palace... surely has other forces feeling uneasy.

Coincidentally today, another person claiming to be from the Demon God Valley visited. It's hard not to suspect they were sent by another force to gather information.

Therefore, regardless of whether the middle-aged man was real or fake, since he couldn't even mention the Demon Emperor Bloodline... Ji Li wouldn't let him live.

After all, this concerned her daughter's safety; she couldn't afford any mistakes... she was just taking the opportunity to warn Chen Qingxuan.

"Re-examine all the guards within the Demon Emperor Palace. Find out who leaked the news about the Demon God Valley. Also, arrange for more guards. No one is to harm Qian You..." Ji Li paused for a second, an image of that always presumptuous figure flashing in her mind, "And him."

"Understood!"

The maid accepted the order and left;

She knew very well how much Ji Li cared about her daughter's safety, but now she had to protect one more person—Chen Qingxuan.

Even if Ji Li didn't say it, as her confidante, she knew what to do.

Back Garden.

Chen Qingxuan had just returned when Ji Li arrived right after.

She clearly intended to give him a chance to interact privately with Ji Qianyou.

And after the earlier incident, the little girl who had initially accepted his presence... now became resistant again.

She even asked Ji Li right in front of Chen Qingxuan why she hadn't killed this Revered Master who hugged her?

Chen Qingxuan felt utterly numb.

Time flew by.

In the blink of an eye, it was the final deadline Ji Li had given.

But up until today, let alone forming a contract with Ji Qianyou, Chen Qingxuan hadn't even had a chance for private contact with the little girl. Ji Li had been shadowing them constantly.

Actually, Chen Qingxuan had considered whether he should openly form a contract with Ji Qianyou. As long as he could help her awaken the Demon Emperor Bloodline, Ji Li would probably accept it;

But on second thought, he decided against it.

After all, he couldn't be sure if Ji Li would kill the donkey after it had done its job once the Bloodline was awakened. Furthermore, during the process, it would be easy to expose his Human Race Profound Power, even though he had prepared a trump card;

But given Ji Li's strength, even a momentary exposure was dangerous.

At that point, even if he sincerely wanted to stay in the Demon Emperor Palace, he'd probably be silenced.

In the end, Chen Qingxuan decided to take a different approach.

He squeezed out an amiable smile and walked up to Ji Li with a spring-like breeze, "My wife, come eat this... don't waste a single drop."