Next Time You Need Something, Come Find Me Again

Immortal Realm, Tiandao Imperial Palace

Ever since Ning Yechen casually destroyed nearly half of Tiandao Imperial Palace with a single palm strike, the disciples of Tiandao Imperial Palace had spent the past few days either gathering intelligence throughout the Immortal Realm or busy rebuilding Tiandao Imperial Palace.

Rumor had it that Demon Lord Ye Mochen would be coming to Tiandao Imperial Palace again before long, leaving everyone within the palace in a state of panic.

Ning Yechen slowly descended from the sky and swaggered toward the main hall of Tiandao Imperial Palace, as familiar and at ease as though he were returning to his own home.

With the previous experience, the surrounding disciples of Tiandao Imperial Palace recognized Ning Yechen at a glance. Their expressions changed drastically, and they fled far away in fright.

When the guards stationed outside the main hall saw Ning Yechen ascending the jade steps, they were so terrified that they scrambled and crawled into the hall, shouting:

"An-Ancestor! The Demon Lord is here again!"

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Tiandao Wentian and the elders hurriedly flashed out and stood at the entrance to welcome him.

"Welcome, Demon Lord..."

"Cut the crap. Just tell me the results."

Ning Yechen could not be bothered to waste any more time. He walked straight into the main hall and sat down, casually picking up the immortal fruits and food from the table beside him.

Ever since he had needed to hide his identity from Luo Ruying, he had not eaten immortal fruits or anything of the sort.

Since he was out in the Immortal Realm and his wife was not by his side, he had to seize the chance to eat more. Once he returned, he would not be able to eat them anymore...

Tiandao Wentian and the others likewise wanted to send this god of slaughter away as quickly as possible. They hurried to his side, bowed, and reported the findings of their investigation over the past few days.

"Demon Lord, regarding the woman named Luo Ruying whom you sought, as well as the force behind her, we and the other forces of the Immortal Realm have conducted a thorough investigation across the entire Immortal Realm."

"That Luo Ruying is the daughter of a force called Goddess Luo Hall in the Northern Nether Divine Domain. However, no news concerning her has spread within the Immortal Realm."

"She left Goddess Luo Hall over a hundred years ago, and her whereabouts are unknown. Even Goddess Luo Hall has no information about her..."

After Tiandao Wentian finished, he cautiously observed the changes in Ning Yechen's expression from the corner of his eye, afraid that he would be dissatisfied with the results.

But they had practically turned the entire Immortal Realm upside down. This was the only useful intelligence they had managed to obtain.

Upon hearing this, Ning Yechen propped his cheek with one hand, his expression contemplative as the fingers resting on the armrest lightly tapped against it.

He truly was not very satisfied with the results of the investigation, but he did not make things difficult for Tiandao Wentian and the others.

He knew they must have investigated with all their strength. If they could only find this much intelligence, then this was all the intelligence there was.

At the very least, they now knew the force she belonged to. That counted as somewhat useful information.

"All right. You've worked hard."

Ning Yechen rose to his feet, casually swept all the immortal fruits from the table into his possession, and headed outside the main hall. With his back to Tiandao Wentian and the others, he waved in farewell.

Seeing that Ning Yechen was leaving, Tiandao Wentian and the others thought they had finally sent this god of slaughter away. Their faces bloomed with joy as they said cheerfully:

"It is our greatest pleasure to share the Demon Lord's burdens."

"Is that so?"

"Since you mean it so sincerely, I'll come find you again next time I need something."

Ning Yechen smiled when he heard that, turning his head to speak to Tiandao Wentian.

Naturally, he knew it was merely polite empty talk from Tiandao Wentian.

Deep down, the other party wished more than anything that he would never come again.

And the more it was like this, the more he ought to find chances to come a few more times.

Tiandao Wentian's face twitched slightly at those words. He looked as sick as if he had swallowed a fly, wishing he could slap himself twice!

That mouth of his—why did he have to say that extra line for no reason?!

Being targeted by the Demon Lord was truly fatal!

The elders behind Tiandao Wentian also wore miserable expressions, yet they could not bring themselves to blame their own ancestor.

Ancestor, why did you have to say that extra line...

He took it seriously...

Northern Nether Immortal Domain, Goddess Luo Hall

The palaces of Goddess Luo Hall were arranged in encircling layers, its houses and towers standing row upon row in neat succession. At the center of the many halls stood a hundred-zhang-tall stone statue of an immortal goddess.

The female statue wore armor and held a sword, her head raised and chest held high, the blade pointing straight ahead. Heroic and valiant, her momentum soared like a rainbow, carrying the imposing spirit of a woman among heroes.

At this moment, Goddess Luo Hall was filled with terror and unease. Everyone feared for themselves, and quite a few had long since fled Goddess Luo Hall.

It was because rumors had suddenly spread through the Immortal Realm over the past few days that the Demon Realm Supreme, Ye Mochen, had returned to the Immortal Realm—and had even specifically named a woman called Luo Ruying as the one he sought!

And that Luo Ruying was one of Goddess Luo Hall's own!

Everyone believed that Luo Ruying had offended the Demon Lord, and that he had come specifically to seek revenge. They scattered and fled in terror, unable to sleep or eat in peace.

Little did they know that the person they feared most had already arrived...

After leaving Heavenly Dao Imperial Palace, Ning Yechen swiftly arrived above Goddess Luo Hall.

The scale of Goddess Luo Hall was utterly incomparable to Heavenly Dao Imperial Palace. At most, it could only rank as a third-rate immortal sect within the Immortal Realm.

For such a small sect to produce an Immortal Emperor like Luo Ruying was already exceedingly rare.

What a pity they did not know how to cherish her!

What should he do? Wipe them out directly?

Ning Yechen looked down upon Goddess Luo Hall, his expression momentarily troubled.

Destroying them outright would be easy enough—just a slap.

The problem was that this was, after all, his wife's maiden family. If he truly wiped them out, would he not be destroying his wife's entire clan...?

That would not be appropriate...

After mulling it over, Ning Yechen decided to test them first before making a decision.

In an instant, Ning Yechen vanished from the sky.

Inside Goddess Luo Hall, within a study.

A composed middle-aged man sat upright in the study, holding a book and reading it with rapt attention.

Just then, as the lamplight in the room gently flickered, Luo Tianya's pupils suddenly contracted, and a look of horror appeared on his face.

Because he sensed that someone was already standing within the darkness behind him!

And yet, as an Immortal Venerable, he had not noticed the other party's arrival in the slightest!

Had the other party not taken the initiative to stop concealing his aura, he might never have discovered him at all!

After recovering, Luo Tianya gently closed the book and set it down. Without turning around, he calmly greeted him, "Your Excellency—no... Lord Demon Lord, your visit in the dead of night is truly an honor for my Goddess Luo Hall."

Taking into account the other party's strength, along with the Demon Lord rumors that had been causing such an uproar lately, Luo Tianya immediately guessed the visitor's identity.

Ning Yechen no longer concealed himself. He swaggered out from behind Luo Tianya, walked before him, pulled over a chair, and sat down.

Luo Tianya showed no intention of resisting, nor did he intend to call for anyone.

Because he knew that before the Demon Lord, the entirety of Goddess Luo Hall would not possess even the slightest ability to resist...

"Has Lord Demon Lord come to destroy my Goddess Luo Hall?"

Luo Tianya asked bluntly, as though he had long prepared himself for everything.

"That depends on how you answer next."

Ning Yechen crossed his legs, propped up his face, and stared coldly at Luo Tianya as he spoke indifferently.

Those words indirectly showed that there was still room for a turn of events. Hope could not help but rise in Luo Tianya's heart, and he took the initiative to plead guilty. "May I ask where the young daughter of my family has offended Lord Demon Lord?"

"My Goddess Luo Hall is willing to compensate Lord Demon Lord with all our strength."

"Mm... she did not offend me. You did."

Ning Yechen pointed at Luo Tianya and said coldly.

Luo Tianya frowned slightly. He racked his brains, yet could not think of how Goddess Luo Hall had offended the Demon Lord...?

This was even their first time meeting...