73: A whip when we meet

Upon hearing these words;

Ji Li wore an expression of someone questioning their very existence... What was this all about?

Before she could voice her question, Xuan Ling spoke first: "What nonsense are you spouting? How could the Demon Lord be missing a man? What kind of scoundrel is this... Just kill him outright."

"But..."

The woman gulped.

Under Ji Li's scrutinizing gaze, she said nervously: "But his strength is formidable... The mere pressure he exudes makes us feel as if facing a great enemy... Demon Lord, he doesn't seem like he's deliberately looking for trouble."

"This is preposterous... I'll go meet him."

Xuan Ling was about to leave;

At that moment, Ji Li suddenly thought of something and raised the portrait in her hand. "The person outside... does he look like this?"

"Hmm?" The woman glanced at the portrait but shook her head. "Reporting to the Demon Lord, this is a portrait of a Human Race member, isn't it? Although the person outside is wearing a mask, his aura is that of our Yao Race."

"Xuan Ling, go and bring him in." Ji Li ordered directly, the feeling in her heart growing stronger, because aside from that Bitch;

No one else would dare be so brazen!

"Could the Demon Lord be suspecting... Yes, I'll go right away." Xuan Ling, cutting her sentence short, hastily left the main hall.

At this moment,

Outside the Demon Emperor Palace.

A group of over a hundred figures, led by Chen Qingxuan and disguised as Yao Race experts, stood outside the main gate of the Demon Emperor Palace.

"How did you get involved with the Yao Race? Won't there be any danger?" Zhao Xiaoyin lowered her voice, her beautiful eyes gazing at Chen Qingxuan with suspicion;

Just how many secrets was he still hiding?

"Don't worry, everything is under control."

Chen Qingxuan gave her a reassuring look.

This return to the Demon Emperor Palace wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision but a plan he had long calculated.

Although when he left the Demon Emperor Palace last time, he had exploited Ji Li's trust, now, not only did he have sufficient strength to protect himself;

His experience interacting with Ji Li alone told him... this Demon Lord wasn't impossible to handle.

Although it might be a bit tricky, one must remember, even when his strength wasn't enough for self-protection before, he could still make Ji Li's bottom line repeatedly waver;

So what was impossible now?

Moreover, he had received news early on that the Demon Emperor Palace had actively sent out signals, promoting that Ji Qianyou's Revered Master was a powerful Human Race expert... Wasn't that referring to him?

Whether this news was Ji Li's idea or Ji Qianyou's, it meant that at least one of the mother and daughter, upon learning his Human Race identity, was still willing to accept him;

Compared to other places, Human Race forces found it difficult to interfere in the Western Regions, especially a powerful Yao Race force like the Demon Emperor Palace, which was particularly strong even within the Western Regions;

Therefore, this place was the best refuge before the world's reshaping.

Not long after,

A familiar, graceful figure came into view—it was Xuan Ling.

"You actually dare to come back?!"

Xuan Ling found it hard to believe.

Although Chen Qingxuan was disguised again, the moment she saw him, she recognized him at a glance.

And so, she instantly rushed over.

Boom—

Chen Qingxuan raised his hand and pressed down, binding her in place;

"What?"

Xuan Ling shuddered violently;

Feeling that terrifying pressure instantly made her head buzz... This aura was exactly the same as Qian You's?

Before she could speak, Chen Qingxuan walked forward with a smile, "We're old acquaintances, no need to get so worked up!"

"You still dare to come back?" Xuan Ling said through gritted teeth, her beautiful eyes glaring fiercely at Chen Qingxuan, unable to conceal the pent-up anger in her heart;

Back then, he tricked her into splitting up, and then he vanished in the blink of an eye.

Leaving her to return to the Demon Emperor Palace alone;

Did he know what kind of pressure and humiliation she had endured?

"Alright, first take me in to see Madam!"

Chen Qingxuan urged.

"..."

Xuan Ling glared at him, then looked at the group of disguised girls behind him;

Although, after Chen Qingxuan's adjustments, their appearance and aura resembled Yao Race members, she wasn't stupid and guessed these were the girls from the Hundred Flowers Tower.

"If you have the guts, bring them in!"

Xuan Ling didn't waste words, turning and walking into the palace.

Chen Qingxuan naturally didn't hesitate at all, waving for Zhao Xiaoyin and the other women to follow.

As for the Demon Emperor Palace experts guarding the gate, they now looked at each other in confusion. Though baffled, they didn't dare stop Chen Qingxuan.

The aura Chen Qingxuan had briefly released earlier made their scalps tingle; faintly, it felt as if they were being suppressed on a Bloodline level;

Even mobilizing Profound Power became difficult!

Along the way,

Chen Qingxuan asked Xuan Ling, "Is Qian You in the main hall?"

"..."

Xuan Ling turned her pretty face away, unwilling to answer;

But sensing Chen Qingxuan's persistent gaze, she finally gritted her teeth and confessed: "She's in seclusion Cultivating, she doesn't know you're here."

"Oh, then go call her over. I'll go see Madam alone."

"I won't go!"

"Think carefully. Since I dared to come today, I must have confidence." Chen Qingxuan threatened in a low voice, "If you want to keep opposing me, after I reconcile with Madam... you won't have good days ahead."

Xuan Ling instantly flared up, "Don't keep calling her 'Madam' as if our Demon Lord has a good relationship with you. The Demon Lord hasn't even settled accounts with you yet!"

"Tsk tsk~"

Chen Qingxuan shook his head.

Meeting Xuan Ling's furious gaze, he looked down at her and lectured: "Little Ling..."

Before he could finish, Xuan Ling, furious and embarrassed, interrupted: "Who are you calling 'Little Ling'?"

"You, of course!" Chen Qingxuan, far from being afraid, acted with confidence, "Little Ling, you've lived with Madam for so many years, how come you still don't understand her? Yes, I admit she definitely holds a grudge against me, but do you really think things have reached a life-or-death enmity between us?"

"..."

Xuan Ling didn't speak.

Chen Qingxuan continued: "If we were truly mortal enemies, how would I dare to come? And why would she be willing to see me? Use your little head and think carefully. In the entire Demon Emperor Palace, the only man who can get close to the mother and daughter... besides me, who else is there?"

"Or, to put it another way, the conflict between Madam and me is personal. If, as a subordinate, you insist on meddling... I'd say that might not be a smart decision!"

"Stop trying to fool me." Xuan Ling snorted coldly, "Do you think I'll be tricked by you like back then?"

"Fine, then just let events unfold naturally!" Chen Qingxuan spread his hands, adopting a 'let it be' attitude, "Anyway, you've felt my strength. The one likely to suffer is probably your Demon Lord. If you really want to let the situation escalate, then don't go tell Qian You... See if Qian You gets angry with you or not!"

"You..."

Xuan Ling wanted to retort but couldn't find the words.

In the end, she obediently went to summon Ji Qianyou.

After all, the aura Chen Qingxuan had just released truly made her feel a pressure not inferior to Ji Li's... Though she didn't know why his improvement was so fast;

But if the two really fought... it definitely wouldn't end well!

After she left;

Zhao Xiaoyin asked curiously: "Hey, you seem very familiar with the Demon Emperor Palace... Have you been here before?"

"Just another home, that's all."

Chen Qingxuan shook his head with a smile.

"Alright, you all wait here for now... I'll go see the Demon Lord alone."

Leaving the women below the high platform, Chen Qingxuan walked alone towards the main hall.

Although he appeared calm and composed on the surface, truth be told, due to what had happened with the two talents earlier, he was still somewhat apprehensive about meeting Ji Li... Resolving conflicts like this had to be done away from the women, otherwise he might lose face.

He was a man who cared about his dignity too!

"Ahem!"

Upon reaching the main hall entrance, Chen Qingxuan made a sound as he stepped inside.

Crack—

The moment his foot crossed the threshold, a sound of tearing wind came;

A swift black-and-red leather whip, like a speeding lightning bolt of death, fiercely lashed towards his forehead—

"Holy shit, Madam...?"

One chapter for now.