He is about to...

Xi He's heart jolted upon hearing this, and she tightly clenched her fists, her eyes coldly glaring at Yu Yuan.

After all, she too is a peak Daluo Golden Immortal, the future Heavenly Queen of the Demon Court. Even if she can't defeat this "Bai Ze" before her, how could she allow herself to be manipulated by him!

But why...

Are her legs getting weak again?

"Ts, ts, ts..."

Yu Yuan clicked his tongue, looking at Xi He with some surprise. Her eyes were complex, her expression icy, "Are you scared, or are you actually anticipating this?"

"Nonsense!"

Xi He shouted angrily, propelling her True Water Sword towards Yu Yuan.

Yu Yuan allowed this soft, water-like Spiritual Weapon to pierce into his back, and at the same time, he swiftly closed the distance, extending his left hand to grab her delicate neck, lifting her up with a little force; his right hand, meanwhile, deftly struck out.

"Slap!"

"Slap! Slap!"

"..."

"You... let me go!" Xi He barked, her face the image of frost.

"The future Heavenly Queen of the Demon Court actually has such a peculiar fetish, truly a curious matter." Yu Yuan clicked his tongue in wonder, looking at her and said, "Imagine if the Demon Emperor saw you in this state..."

"How dare you!" Xi He rebuked, her body trembling slightly.

A strange scent wafted through the air again.

"Ts, ts, looks like spring has come again."

"You despicable Bai Ze! Let me go this instant! Get your filthy hands off me, if my reputation is ruined, you won't escape death either... you scoundrel..." Xi He was filled with both shame and rage, glaring ferociously at Yu Yuan, wishing she could tear him limb from limb.

Under Yu Yuan's slap, Xi He felt her dignity trampled beyond repair, and an overwhelming sense of shame made it hard to contain herself...

"Whimper..."

This Taiyin goddess was on the verge of crying.

Since the awakening of her Spiritual Wisdom, she had never been treated with disrespect.

Even when encountering those with malicious intents, they were after her Spiritual Treasures and Spiritual Energy, none would dare to be as audacious and lustful as this "Bai Ze" before her!

Especially since this "Bai Ze" was considered a trusted aide by her husband!

This was a complex emotion.

She loathed and hated this "Bai Ze" before her from the bottom of her heart, yet her body was honestly reacting.

Despicable!

She cursed herself from the bottom of her heart.

This was a feeling she had never experienced before, something that made her feel ashamed to the point of wishing for death.

Despite knowing that it was wrong, she couldn't control the changes in her body.

This was unbelievable!

Know that even a Golden Immortal could have total control over their body, yet she, a Daluo Golden Immortal, could not do the same!

Therefore, there was only one possibility for her situation—deep down inside, she had always craved this feeling!

Yu Yuan, experienced as he was, had never encountered a special being like Xi He before.

To her, Yu Yuan's actions were less of a punishment and felt more like a reward.

After this "reward" continued for a while, Yu Yuan finally released her.

Xi He stopped short of speaking, her delicate fists clenched, her brows tightly furrowed.

This sense of being neither here nor there, so uncomfortable!

Yu Yuan did not have the habit of doing good deeds for free; he looked at Xi He and stated his conditions.

Upon hearing his words, Xi He's eyes gradually cleared up, she asked in amazement: "The Red Cloud Ancestor has been captured and brought to the Heavenly Court? Why would they capture the Red Cloud Ancestor?"

"This is exactly one of the things I want you to find out for me," Yu Yuan said indifferently: "You provide me with information, and I give you the Image Retention Pearl. We will swear oaths to the Heavenly Dao, and trade fairly and justly."

Xi He slightly furrowed her brows at Yu Yuan, "Aren't you the Emperor's right-hand man? Why won't the Emperor let you get involved in this matter, instead sending that Demon Master to do it?"

"If I knew, I wouldn't need you to investigate," Yu Yuan replied annoyed: "So tell me, are you agreeing to this deal, or are you agreeing?"

Xi He glared at him with loathing, "What if I don't agree?"

"You will agree!" Yu Yuan assured her confidently: "It's the smart choice. You give me information, I satisfy my curiosity, you keep your reputation intact, and you can continue to be the Heavenly Queen of the Demon Court... Both parties get what they want."

"I wish only for your utter destruction!" Xi He said viciously.

Yu Yuan laughed teasingly: "Would Your Majesty really part with this right hand of mine that brings you joy?"

"You... have no shame!"

Xi He was overwhelmed with shame and indignation, on the brink of tears.

"Despicable! Shameless!"

Xi He looked at the apparently cultured and refined "Bai Ze" before her and couldn't help but curse loudly: "I originally thought you were a gentle and kind-hearted man, but it turns out you're actually a repulsive and shameless scoundrel!"

"Well cursed! I, Bai Ze, am indeed so despicable and shameless," Yu Yuan laughed heartily, unconcerned, "So, Your Majesty, are you agreeing or not?"

"I... will you really return all of the Image Retention Pearls to me, and also not bother me anymore in the future?" Xi He was not reassured.

"Of course!" Yu Yuan nodded earnestly, "I can make a vow!"

After a long hesitation, Xi He finally nodded in agreement.

But how to find out the information was another troubling matter.

The capture of Red Cloud Ancestor to the Heavenly Court this time was an extremely covert operation, with only a few Immortal Gods in the Demon Clan Heavenly Court aware of the incident.

Xi He had contacted several familiar Immortals, none of whom had heard any rumors about this matter.

Ultimately, it was Yu Yuan who thought of a critical clue, suggesting that she seek out Qin Yuan Demon Saint to see if she could uncover any useful information.

His impression of Qin Yuan Demon Saint was profound—a figure slight and exquisite in stature, fond of silence, and somewhat unwelcoming to strangers—a Quasi-Saint of great power.

Why send her to West Kunlun, a Quasi-Saint who dislikes speaking so?

While pondering, he heard Xi He thoughtfully say: "Qin Yuan fellow Daoist is also involved in this matter? No wonder Red Cloud Ancestor was captured.

Her unparalleled poison treasure in Primordial times, to think that even a Quasi-Saint can be poisoned by it!"

Hearing this, Yu Yuan's interest in Qin Yuan Demon Saint instantly surged. If it weren't for the need to find Red Cloud Ancestor, he would have loved to meet Qin Yuan Demon Saint for a challenge right away.

Whose treasure of great poison is more formidable, or is his life tougher?

However, it seemed these two matters did not conflict.

"Let's go, let's find that Qin Yuan Demon Saint!" Yu Yuan said with high spirits.

Xi He looked at him doubtfully, "You want to come with me?"

"To prevent you from giving me false information, I'll follow you all the way to get firsthand news!" Yu Yuan said, while concealing his presence, transforming into a wisp of air circling around Xi He.

"I wouldn't be as shameless as you!"

Xi He had no choice but to deal with him, and knowing his skill in hiding his aura was strong, to the point even the Demon Emperor couldn't detect it, she could only curse angrily and then rode an Auspicious Cloud and swiftly departed from Taiyin Star.

Yu Yuan also followed with eager anticipation.

...

Time slowly trickled by.

Qianyun Palace is a strategic location of the Heavenly Court, heavily guarded on all sides.

At the moment, within a grand hall in Qianyun Palace, Red Cloud Ancestor once again awoke from a virtual reality indistinguishable from the real, and looking at Bai Ze Demon Saint and Kunpeng Demon Master in front of her, cursed irritatedly:

"Can you two even understand what I'm saying? The Hongmeng Purple Qi really isn't with me, no matter how you use illusions to lead me on, I can't possibly conjure something nonexistent out of thin air!"

"That may not be the case."

Bai Ze shook his fan and stared at Red Cloud Ancestor with a smile that wasn't quite a smile.

This Quasi-Saint, known for his luck and wide network, currently sat cross-legged on a cushion, his complexion ashen, with a crimson needle sticking out of his brow.

Besides that, there were no other means restraining Red Cloud Ancestor's freedom.

Yet, it was precisely this thin needle that left Red Cloud Ancestor's Primordial Spirit limp and powerless, her Mana scattered like cotton, as if heaven and earth turned a deaf ear to her.

"I have reliable information that can prove the Hongmeng Purple Qi is on you. I know this, the Demon Master knows this, the only one who doesn't seems to be you."

Red Cloud Ancestor glared at Bai Ze, cursing vehemently: "If the Hongmeng Purple Qi were on me, how could I not know?

You're clearly just angry because I insulted you in West Kunlun, so you ambushed me in secret and brought me here to the Heavenly Court!

What, are you trying to make an example of me to intimidate all the races in Primordial times?"

"Hmph, ignorance!"

Kunpeng Ancestor sneered coldly, with a hint of gloominess flickering in his eyes.

He did not expect that after going in circles, the Hongmeng Purple Qi would once again be linked to Red Cloud Ancestor, and now, he was not the only one aware of it!

If the Hongmeng Purple Qi were truly taken from Red Cloud Ancestor now, into whose hands would it fall?

The answer was clear.

Into the hands of the two brothers, Emperor Jun and Taiyi!

With both brothers working together, even he, Kunpeng Ancestor, had no chance of winning.

"You're the ignorant ones!"

Red Cloud Ancestor scolded angrily: "The Demon Court claims to want to unite all races in Primordial times and end disputes, but in fact, you are merely beautifying your own brutal rule!

You may wish to serve as dogs for Emperor Jun and Taiyi, but it doesn't mean other Immortal Gods are willing!!"

"Bold in the face of death, you still dare insult me!"

Kunpeng Demon Master, rage-stricken, stretched out a hand to deliver a slap.

However, Bai Ze Demon Saint quickly stepped forward to stop him, smiling and swaying his fan: "Demon Master, there's no need to be angry, these are just disoriented ramblings of one lost from reality.

Besides, what's wrong with being dogs for the two Emperors?"

Kunpeng Demon Master narrowed his eyes, speaking coldly: "Don't compare yourself to me!"

With that, he flung his sleeves and left Qianyun Palace, as if disdainful to be associated with Bai Ze.

Bai Ze, unperturbed, instead showed a satisfied smile, murmuring to himself: "Demon Master remains as proud as ever, it's just a pity he doesn't know how the two Emperors would regard his pride."

"You're really despicable!"

Red Cloud Ancestor had witnessed his entire act of instigating Kunpeng Ancestor and said discontentedly: "Aren't you afraid I'll spread your words?"

"That would be exactly to my liking." Bai Ze replied with a smile.

Red Cloud Ancestor thought about it and indeed, that was the case.

Bai Ze would love for those words of loyalty to be widely known; after all, he didn't care about his reputation in the slightest.

Looking at the silent Red Cloud Ancestor, Bai Ze smiled and said: "What you should be doing now is thinking hard about where the Hongmeng Purple Qi is hidden, otherwise I'm afraid you'll find it very difficult to leave Qianyun Palace."

"Do you dare to kill me?"

Red Cloud Ancestor sneered: "I have friends all over the world, allies throughout Primordial times..."

Before she could finish, Bai Ze interjected with a smile: "Friends all over the world, but how many are truly loyal? I really want to see just how many will come to save you!"

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