Chapter 542: Seeds from Beyond the Domain
The bloodline of the Blood Demon is not of this realm’s Demon Clan.
It is suspected they originated from outside the heavens.
Shi Qingyan suddenly recalled something said by the Ancestor Dragon’s clan long ago.
At this moment, as she gazed at the smiling face of Xu Hongyi, with her eerily red eyes,
The bone-chilling terror made her understand what those words really meant.
From the very beginning, the Blood Demon was the seed cast into the Abyss Realm by Tai Chu Shen Mo Hong Yi.
The entire Blood Demon bloodline is nothing but her pawns.
And now, she too has become one of the prisoners.
“Don’t be nervous.”
Xu Hongyi smiled sweetly on the surface, sweetly taking Shi Qingyan’s hand, like a little sister acting coy with her elder sister.
But her voice echoed persistently in Shi Qingyan’s mind:
“Though I envy you, since you’ve already touched him, if I kill you, it will make him sad.”
“If he likes you, I can keep you by his side.”
Her cherry lips parted, her beautiful eyes pure and clear: “But I want you to be obedient. Do you understand?”
Shi Qingyan remained silent.
It wasn’t that she didn’t want to respond; under the immense fear, she couldn’t even control her own body.
“Then, farewell, Sister Shi.”
Xu Hongyi suddenly turned away lightly, smiling as she bid her farewell: “Next time if there’s an opportunity, remember to take me along.”
Then, as that ethereal figure gradually moved away, Shi Qingyan collapsed weakly, desperately gasping for breath, her entire body drenched in cold sweat.
I need to tell Young Master Sang quickly—before the thought could fully form,
Xu Hongyi’s voice echoed in her mind once more:
“You can’t.”
“What if he gets mad at me because of this?”
“I will take revenge on you.”
Her voice was melodious and pleasant.
Yet, to Shi Qingyan’s ears, it sent shivers down her spine.
Such terrifying words seemed utterly incompatible with Xu Hongyi’s innocent face.
But the truth is, she could monitor even her thoughts at any time.
It was nearly impossible for her to leak any information to Young Master Sang in front of this immensely powerful demon.
In an instant, great confusion and helplessness enveloped Shi Qingyan. She felt a chill and helplessly hugged her own arms.
What to do?
Would Young Master Sang be in danger?
“Don’t worry.”
Xu Hongyi’s voice rang out again: “I couldn’t bear to do anything to him.”
“Including you. As long as you obey, I have no interest in you at all.”
Obey?
But what do you need me to do—
“He said that to be with a person, one must go through the process of knowing and understanding each other before reaching love.”
Xu Hongyi continued: “I don’t know how to go through the process of getting to know each other. Maybe I need your help.”
Shi Qingyan was momentarily stunned.
You want Young Master Sang to like you?
“It’s about loving me.” Xu Hongyi corrected. “If he could only love me alone, that would be perfect.”
“But unfortunately, I came too late.”
“Now it seems he already has quite a few wives; even if I were to kill them all, it would be useless.”
“Otherwise,” her voice took on a shy tone reminiscent of a lovesick girl, “killing off all the troublesome ones and taking him back to my realm to be with him forever sounds nice too.”
Shi Qingyan pressed her lips together.
She had no idea whether the girl was joking or if she was seriously considering doing that.
“Ah. You guys are having dinner together at home tonight, right?”
Xu Hongyi suddenly remarked: “How nice to be able to eat with him.”
“Come up with a way to let me join you for dinner.”
“Me?” Shi Qingyan hesitated and whispered, “Where am I going to find an excuse to bring someone home for dinner—”
“Is it impossible, or do you just not want to?”
Xu Hongyi’s voice made the hairs on Shi Qingyan’s body stand on end: “You know you can’t fool me.”
Shi Qingyan bitterly lowered her eyes, and after a long while, she finally managed to say: “I… I can only try…”
“That’s better.” Xu Hongyi seemed pleased as she chuckled.
“Then, see you tonight, Sister Shi~”
She called out so sweetly, like a charming little sister.
Shi Qingyan only knew silence in her mind after that, her beautiful eyes staring blankly in despair.
Initially, she accepted the Blood Demon bloodline just to become an aid to Young Master Sang.
She never thought that this bloodline would one day turn into a curse, shackling her.
But none of that mattered now.
She had no idea what that woman named Xu Hongyi had in mind for Young Master Sang.
If it really were because of her that Young Master Sang and everyone else fell into danger… Shi Qingyan slowly raised her head.
A determined glint flashed in her beautiful eyes.
——
——
“What’s the situation?”
“Don’t mention it. These gods and demons are surprisingly integrating quite well.”
In Li Shanyan’s office, two heads, one big and one small, leaned together, staring at the monitoring screen on the communication device.
“I thought it would take a while for these gods and demons to adjust to mundane life.” Li Shanyan said softly, “I didn’t expect them to fit into their roles so quickly.”
“It seems the identities you prepared for them are quite fitting.”
Young Master Sang was also a bit surprised.
He had thought it would take some time for these gods and demons to adapt.
But unexpectedly, on the first day, almost every god and demon was already enjoying their roles immensely.
Jiang Mei had just completed her anchor training at the Canghong Pavilion and immediately began selling cuteness with her pixelated outfit, even some of the staff helping her live stream were utterly enchanted. Clearly, this job was very much to her liking.
Foolish Child had been a good student half a day only to be completely captivated by “Original Immortal” in the remaining half, having the time of his life.
Old Woman Xi was conducting cruel human experimentation in the Demon Clan, while Xu Yao had already begun socializing and drinking after joining the Floating Splendor Commerce.
Huo Longyuan was even more impressive.
Upon entering the Holy Kingdom’s Master of National Affairs mansion, he promptly sorted through all the piled-up administrative documents left by the previous acting Master, who had been slacking off playing “Original Immortal,” all in just one afternoon.
Everything was handled with such efficiency and orderliness that one couldn’t point out a single flaw, presenting the image of a diligent and wise ruler wherever one looked.
Even Huo Ningxue felt a bit restless and came to ask Young Master Sang if he was worried about Huo Longyuan overshadowing him.
Young Master Sang reassured her, not revealing Huo Longyuan’s real identity.
Partly because he feared Huo Ningxue’s intellect might accidentally expose them.
Partly because Huo Longyuan remained an enigma to him.
Moreover, it seemed the other party currently had no intent to discuss anything, leaving Young Master Sang with no choice but to let it be for now.
“Dinner time is approaching.”
Young Master Sang stretched lazily and patted Li Shanyan on the shoulder: “Do a good job, I’m heading home to eat with my wife and kids.”
“…Doesn’t your conscience hurt when you say that?”
Seeing Li Shanyan’s resentful look, Young Master Sang felt a bit embarrassed and couldn’t help but say: “How about… I set you up with someone too?”
“Forget it. Women will only slow down my work speed.” With a sigh, Li Shanyan focused back on the monitor, working earnestly.
Young Master Sang couldn’t help but feel a bit wistful.
To say such things…
It seems Li Shanyan has already been trained well by me.
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