Chapter 1862 - 844: Named

Unlike the excitement of the Bone Corrosion Man, the dwarf-like chief interrogator only felt two words: troublesome.

Because the Bone Corrosion Man only needed to be responsible for torturing the prisoner, while he had to face those above directly, meaning... he was the main person responsible for this matter!

With just the two words ’Master’, he wasn’t sure if he could muddle through...

But now that things had come to this, and the person was already dead, he had no choice but to brace himself and report everything as it was.

He only hoped that the lords above would spare his life and forgive his incompetence.

Yet, this matter truly couldn’t be blamed on him. Who could have expected that all the truth-telling instruments in the prison would be restrained, and other interrogation methods also seemed powerless, leaving no choice but to call upon the Bone Corrosion Man.

And still, the result was as such.

The extraction of the brain actually bypassed the prisoner’s defenses against the truth-telling instruments, achieving a great success, but unfortunately, it was a wrong move.

The chief interrogator looked towards the Bone Corrosion Man, and from the latter’s reaction, it seemed likely that the prisoner’s death had little to do with his methods; rather, the prisoner’s brain was special, tampered with by someone.

"Such formidable means, such ’loyal’ Death Soldiers, the enemies the lord faces this time are not simple..."

He instructed others to handle the scene, and the chief interrogator left the prison, his figure disappearing into the long corridor.

...

Within the Imperial Palace.

The Green Demon slowly opened his eyes.

As if responding to his opening eyes, a knocking sound was heard at the door simultaneously.

Knock, knock, knock.

The door was knocked three times, softly and gently.

"Enter."

The Green Demon didn’t ask who it was, he just let them enter the room directly.

The door was pushed open, and from the Green Demon’s perspective, the Long-haired Fire Stepping Demon standing guard at the door stood motionless, as if asleep standing there, completely ignoring the woman who pushed open the door and entered.

The door was locked from the inside, and the woman in the gauzy clothes laughed softly.

"I thought it would be an old friend coming personally, why send you, a little demon, to join the fun."

She spoke in a mysteriously familiar manner, saying things that were slightly perplexing.

But the Green Demon slowly stood up and respectfully bowed to her.

"Greetings, Illusion Fox Demon Lord!"

The woman in the gauzy clothes moved her graceful figure, lightly brushing the Green Demon’s handsome chin with her hand, causing a slight friction that made the strong-willed Green Demon involuntarily shiver for a moment, biting his lip to focus his mind.

This wasn’t because he was easily teased, but... this woman’s means were something he couldn’t resist!

"Oh?"

The woman in the gauzy clothes raised the corners of her lips, seemingly discovering an interesting toy, blinking her eyes and then inexplicably covering her mouth with a laugh.

"Hehe, the little demon’s determination isn’t bad, quite a quality gem, no wonder that guy took a liking to you, appointing you as the Demon Capital Envoy."

The Green Demon lowered his head and said nothing.

He knew this woman’s background and therefore understood their disparity even more.

"In the Imperial Palace, see my true form and call me Noble Princess Consort You. When you see my clone, just call her by her name. You can call me Shanyan, Shan as in mountain, Yan as in swallow, and in the future when we communicate in the palace, I will use this maid to convey messages on my behalf."

"...Yes!"

The Green Demon stood still, replying in a low voice.

Meanwhile, the woman in the gauzy clothes had already reached the bedside, lazily lying down with a unique beauty, supporting her chin with one hand.

"So, tell me, what does Mr. Lan seek from me?"

"...How did you know I came here for you this time?"

The woman in the gauzy clothes laughed.

With a swift motion, she laid on the bed completely, rolling back and forth on it, leaving her scent on the sheets while laughing.

"How could it be for someone else, when you knew who I was as soon as I entered the door?"

She said this, and like an agile snake, she slipped into the covers, leaving only her head exposed, smiling brightly as she spoke.

"I of course know who Mr. Lan is here for, but everything has a sequence. That man’s matters are indeed important, but surely he has thoughts on my side as well. Otherwise, I might think Mr. Lan has become a stranger."

The Green Demon saw this and no longer held back, responding respectfully.

"Yes, before I came, Lord Lan instructed me that if a woman came alone, it must be you. Ostensibly, I’m here to legitimately represent the Demon Capital, but the real purpose is indeed for you, Illusion Fox Demon Lord..."

"Call me Shanyan, I like your voice, call me by my name, I want to hear you say my name."

The woman in gauzy clothes decisively interjected, her enchanting eyes narrowing, the slight puffiness beneath them adding a seductive charm akin to a fox spirit. Unfortunately, the Green Demon kept his head lowered throughout, never meeting her eyes.

"...Lord Shanyan, the Capital has long held demons enslaved and imprisoned. The Da Xia Dynasty has dominated the world for many years, and the long history has been written by humans. Now that Lord Lan’s great plans have come to fruition, don’t you wish to see a different view?"

Hearing these words, the woman in gauzy clothes tucked away some of her playful arrogance, smilingly replied.

"The world is a vast ocean, and the boat is a bridge. But Mr. Lan’s bridge is too small to withstand the storm. Besides, this world is not as narrow as he perceives."

The Green Demon frowned, not understanding the woman’s meaning, but he vaguely realized that one of the main tasks of this visit had already failed.

Without the help of the Illusion Fox Demon, in this Capital, he wouldn’t be able to stir up much trouble.

But just as the Green Demon was thinking this, the woman in gauzy clothes suddenly shifted her tone, playfully and cheerfully saying.

"However... the Capital has long settled into a stagnant calm, I am very willing to make it lively again!"