Chapter 1863 - 844: Name Calling_2

Chapter 1863: Chapter 844: Name Calling_2

The Green Demon gave a start.

"What do you mean, my lord..."

"What did you call me?"

"... Lord Shan Yan means you are willing to lend me a hand? To save all the lives in the Capital?"

"Wow~ Saving all lives, what a beautiful phrase. I wonder if humans are considered among these lives?"

"The world has long suffered under the Da Xia Dynasty. The Demon Capital borders near the neighboring countries, and we can have dealings with them. When the time is right and we call out, it would be like the return of myriad birds to their nests, to topple Da Xia, in a snap...!"

The gauzy-dressed woman’s eyes lit up.

It wasn’t surprise, but rather... playfulness! Novelty! Interest!

In her lifeless existence, she had found new amusement, her smile, her joy, was unconcealable.

"Mr. Lan’s thoughts are quite brilliant. Compared to the other side of the vast sea, I’m more eager to see the scenery you depict!"

Hearing this, the weight lifted off the Green Demon’s heart.

The collaboration was achieved.

To him personally, this was the greatest goal of this trip.

As for the other task assigned by Lord Lan, whether it succeeds or fails, he doesn’t care about the outcome.

"Green Demon Envoy, I enjoy our conversation, it’s deeply to my liking. The night is long, why not rest with me?"

The gauzy-dressed woman lifted the corner of the quilt and gently beckoned to the Green Demon.

Regrettably, the Green Demon turned and was about to head towards the door.

"If Lord Shan Yan is tired, just sleep here. I’ll keep watch and ensure your safety."

The gauzy-dressed woman’s eyes narrowed.

"Boring."

As the words fell, the Green Demon felt a flash before his eyes—he was still standing in place, his legs seemingly having never moved. His prior actions felt as if they happened only in his mind, not in reality.

Is this... the fox demon’s unique Illusion Technique?

Between reality and illusion, the Green Demon himself couldn’t help but doubt what was real.

Yet...

"Away I go! Green Demon Envoy, have a good rest, I will return."

The voice didn’t come from behind on the bed, but... from outside the door!

When did that happen?!

The Green Demon was alarmed in his heart, but upon considering the other’s true identity, it seemed only normal.

A demon of such rank, how could he hope to provoke them?

Yet, even as the person departed, the Green Demon heaved a sigh of relief.

The status and fame bestowed to the Demon Capital by the Emperor of the Great Xia are of no concern to him.

Becoming a subordinate demon nation to the Da Xia Dynasty is something he disdains and it’s not what he seeks at all.

From Tianyuan Town to the Demon Capital, step by step to the present, the Green Demon’s quest has never changed, the only difference perhaps being a tinge of personal interest, leaving some room for peaceful coexistence with humans.

"A lone boat on the vast sea? In raging waves and tumultuous tides, who can remain untouched!"

The Green Demon squinted, seemingly contemplating further, more distant issues, only occasionally when thinking of a certain someone, did his expression suddenly flicker slightly, a softness emerging on his face.

...

At Bo Mansion.

"Could it be too ostentatious?"

Fang Yu looked at the convoy prepared by Bo Changquan and couldn’t help but mutter softly.

Naturally, Bo Changquan heard this.

He chuckled and said,

"Brother Diao, there’s no need to worry. Now that Bo Mansion is in a storm-ridden state, it’s precisely at this time that we need to act high-profile and show the foundation of our Bo Mansion."

Is...that the explanation?

Fang Yu felt puzzled.

But Bo Changquan surely wouldn’t harm himself... would he?

Thankfully, Ding Hui and the others came along on this outing, otherwise he would really be worried about leaving them at Bo Mansion.

After yesterday’s uproar, the safety of Bo Mansion is considerably low, who knows if someone will come to cause trouble and commit murder.

"What are you afraid of, aren’t you daring to go? Let’s say it upfront, I’m going for the excitement."

Zhuge Shi stepped past Fang Yu and was the first to get into the sedan chair.

This fellow...

With a full pink Zhuge Shi entering the sedan chair, her entourage immediately spread out around the sedan chair, taking charge of Zhuge Shi’s safety.

This formation was no less impressive than anything from a young master or mistress’s outing.

Fang Yu rolled his eyes and glanced back at Ding Hui, who had an unwilling expression, being dragged by the hand by Diao Xiaohui, coming this way.

Well, even though many good things can be found at the auction, Ding Hui surprisingly has reduced interest because of thinking about the Supreme Golden Petal Flower.

"Let’s go, let’s go!"

Bringing Ding Hui along inside the sedan chair, the four sat facing each other, eyes wide open.

Bo Changquan was in the sedan chair behind them, also attending the auction.

To be precise, it was because of Bo Changquan that they qualified to attend this auction, as for the Bi Family’s VIP seats, that was another matter.

Opening the curtains and looking out at the street, Fang Yu noticed people hurrying along, as if something had happened.

"Ignore it, the Shi Family was wiped out, it happened this morning."

Zhuge Shi spoke nonchalantly, but it made Fang Yu’s gaze turn to her.

"How do you know?"

Zhuge Shi smiled.

"Do you think I’m like you, spending all day with the madam? Young Master Diao, I am quite busy."

You might as well be bluffing, spending the whole day with us in the same room, but isn’t it your subordinates who collect intelligence and report it to you.

Fang Yu ignored Zhuge Shi’s posturing, directly asking,

"Who did it? Is it also the Anqiao Pavilion? Why such a ruthless act, wiping out a family like this should count as a significant event in the Capital, right?"

"It’s serious if you say so, and not serious if you don’t. On the surface, the Foolish Underworld will conduct a thorough investigation into this just like when you faced trouble at Bo Mansion, the Foolish Underworld also promises to investigate the truth, but who knows what the outcome will be. Moreover... that family has been silenced by demons, there’s no one to blame."

Demons, demons, they are indeed quite handy, the demons of the Capital.

Yet keeping demons usually costs the lives of many innocents as fodder, doesn’t it?

"I see Young Master Diao is close with the Absolute Sect, could it be you also harbor deep resentment towards demons?"

Zhuge Shi smiled as she spoke, but the probing intention was unmistakable.

Fang Yu shrugged, staying silent.

But Zhuge Shi seemed unwilling to end this topic.

"With Young Master Diao’s ability, being just a Guest Elder at Bo Mansion does seem an injustice. With your great talent, if you wish to eradicate the demons in the Capital, what you might lack isn’t strength, but... an opportunity!"

Fang Yu looked at her.

"What are you trying to say?"

As Fang Yu spoke, Ding Hui was already yawning and said coldly,

"She wants you to be her dog."

Wow!

Such harsh words, Ding Hui...

Even if in a bad mood, you don’t need to go that far...

To be honest, as soon as Ding Hui said this, not only Fang Yu but Zhuge Shi also was a bit dumbfounded.

Only Diao Xiaohui seemed to stifle a laugh, her expression slightly uncontrollable.

"Ahem!"

Zhuge Shi coughed lightly and said with a smile,

"What crude speech, Young Master Diao, I hope you will join our organization. With your talents, whatever you want to achieve, the organization will fully support you!"

Zhuge Shi was almost in a half-abandoned status by the organization.

The matter of lifting the seal, the outcome is still unknown, whether it can be done, and how long it will take, all are uncertainties.

And her role in the organization was also significantly diminishing.

In such a situation, drawing in talents, having someone within the organization who could speak for her, could help her solidify her position.

At the core, it’s the insecurity from losing strength that drives her to make contributions in other areas, hoping to let the organization see her value.

Unfortunately...

"Miss Zhuge has always kept secrets regarding the organization, and now you’re inviting me to join. To be honest, I don’t quite trust you. When you explain everything about the organization, I might consider whether or not to go along with you."

"You certainly won’t go!"

Ding Hui’s voice resonated directly in Fang Yu’s mind, quick to dismantle things.

Fang Yu was frustrated; Ding Hui seems to have really been on edge today, with quite a temper...

Fang Yu thought about it carefully, felt as though nothing happened yesterday, wasn’t it just an experiment that wasn’t very smooth.

But isn’t it because Ding Hui noticed there are lots of Supreme Golden Petal Flowers and rare materials at hand that she wants to try variations and new research, rather than simply replicating previous operations?

This process of seeking innovation and change is bound to have obstacles, problems arise, and they are to be tackled as before, Ding Hui has always been that way, why the sudden irritability now?

Fang Yu glanced towards Zhuge Shi, was it... because of her?