After spending two brief days playing around Heaven Dou City, Jiang Zhen took them back to the depths of Sunset Forest and the Ice Fire Yin Yang Eye.
The energy in the valley remained abundant, brimming with vitality.
The Demon Whale King and Demon Empress had not gone far. They sat cross-legged beside the spring of the Ice Fire Yin Yang Eye, seemingly using this place's unique environment to adapt to the mainland's aura.
At the same time, they were digesting the changes in their state of mind brought about by that "gamble" with Jiang Zhen.
When they saw Jiang Zhen and the others return, the Demon Whale King slowly opened his single eye. His gaze flashed like lightning as it swept over everyone.
It lingered on Jiang Zhen for a moment longer before he gave a slight nod. "You're back."
His tone was calm, but the initial detachment and scrutiny were gone, replaced by a trace of indescribable approval.
"Dad! Mom! Heaven Dou City was so much more fun than the other cities! And there was so much delicious food!"
Lan Fozi ran excitedly to her parents' side, chattering away as she shared everything she had seen and experienced.
The Demon Empress listened to her daughter's account with a smile, gently stroking her long hair while occasionally glancing toward Jiang Zhen.
There was a hint of investigation in her gaze, along with deeper contemplation.
After calming Blue Xi, Jiang Zhen had her go rest in the wooden house.
He then turned to the Demon Whale King, his expression growing solemn. "Senior Demon Whale King, there's something I'd like to ask you about. Would it be convenient?"
The Demon Whale King raised a thick eyebrow, seemingly somewhat surprised. "What is it? Let's hear it."
"It concerns the method of condensing