The Hidden Demon Lord: The Empress Demands Responsibility
Chapter 8

I Don't Think You're Good Enough Yet

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Several guards stepped forward and dragged Tiandao Changrong, who was sitting on the ground, away.

Seeing this, Ning Yechen smiled without a word.

This was nothing more than putting on a show for him.

He had come to Tiandao Imperial Palace this time to handle a matter, not to destroy Tiandao Imperial Palace, so he let it go.

Otherwise, he would have slapped Tiandao Changrong to death long ago!

"May I ask what important matter brings the Demon Lord to grace my Tiandao Imperial Palace with your presence?"

Tiandao Wentian cupped his hands and asked politely.

Right now, all he wanted was to send this killing god away as quickly as possible...

As long as he was here, Tiandao Wentian felt pressure weighing heavily on his heart.

Below the imperial palace, countless disciples of Tiandao Imperial Palace stared at the scene before them with growing shock.

Their Tiandao Imperial Palace's old ancestor was, no matter how one put it, one of the top powerhouses in the Immortal Realm. When had he ever been so polite to anyone?

Yet before that Demon Lord, he was so obsequious and humble...

He had even taken the initiative to punish Tiandao Imperial Palace's current palace master, Tiandao Changrong, locking him in the forbidden grounds!

"I came today because I want Tiandao Imperial Palace to help me do something."

Ning Yechen said calmly.

"May I ask what instructions the Demon Lord has?"

Tiandao Wentian asked in puzzlement.

What matter could make this Demon Lord appear in the world again after a hundred years?

"I want you and the other eight great forces of the Immortal Realm to find all information in the Immortal Realm related to a woman named Luo Ruying!"

"Especially the background of the family and force she belongs to. Do you understand?"

Ning Yechen calmly stated the purpose of his trip.

Rather than slowly searching the Immortal Realm himself, who knew how long that would take? It was more convenient to directly have the locals of the Immortal Realm do it for him.

Tiandao Wentian had not expected that Ning Yechen's reappearance in the Immortal Realm was actually just to inquire about a woman and her family background...?

"May I ask if this woman offended you, Demon Lord?"

"If so, Tiandao Imperial Palace is willing to act on the Demon Lord's behalf!"

Tiandao Wentian's eyes narrowed slightly, murderous intent hidden in his words.

Ning Yechen slowly shook his head, but a trace of coldness bloomed in his gaze.

"No need. You only need to tell me all relevant information."

"I will handle the rest myself."

"This old man understands..."

"This old man will immediately notify the various sects in the other immortal domains to search for related news for you."

Tiandao Wentian's heart jolted. Feeling Ning Yechen's biting killing intent, a chill had already spread through his entire body.

In his heart, he could not help cursing the force behind Luo Ruying several times.

Those damned bastards!

Of all people to provoke, they had to provoke this killing god!

They had even caused him to come to the Immortal Realm again and tear down nearly half of Tiandao Imperial Palace once more!

Even if Ning Yechen did not act, Tiandao Wentian himself wanted to slap them to death!

"Very good. I will come again in three days."

"When the time comes, if there is no news I want, Tiandao Imperial Palace should disappear."

After leaving behind those words, Ning Yechen's figure turned into a pitch-black divine rainbow and left the skies above Tiandao Imperial Palace in the blink of an eye.

I seem to have been gone for quite some time. I should hurry back...

Wife and the others might be waking up soon...

Tiandao Wentian saw Ning Yechen leave and let out a breath of relief, but then thought of how he would return again in three days, and his heart filled with bitter worry.

If he did not obtain the news he wanted, Tiandao Wentian would not doubt in the slightest that he would wipe Tiandao Imperial Palace from the Immortal Realm...!

Because with that fellow's terrifying strength, he really could do it!

"All disciples of Tiandao Imperial Palace, heed my order!"

"From this moment on, abandon all cultivation. Everyone is to head to the various immortal domains and search for information related to someone named Luo Ruying!"

"Anyone surnamed Luo, investigate them all!"

"Additionally, notify Wuji Dao Palace and the other forces of the immortal domains. Have them assist in the search as well!"

"Tell them—the Demon Lord has returned!"

"Yes! We respectfully obey the Old Ancestor's command!"

It was the first time the disciples of Tiandao Imperial Palace had ever seen Tiandao Imperial Palace so solemn and tense. Not daring to slack off in the slightest, they turned one after another into streaks of divine rainbows and scattered toward the various regions of the Immortal Realm.

For a time, the news of the Demon Lord Ye Mochen's return spread throughout the entire Immortal Realm!

"What?! The Demon Lord Ye Mochen has returned to the Immortal Realm!!!"

"Is the Demon Realm going to invade our Immortal Realm again?!"

"It's over, it's over! Hurry and notify the Old Ancestor!"

"Oh no, the Old Ancestor has already run off first!"

Upon hearing of the Demon Lord's return, the entire Immortal Realm instantly fell into turmoil. Countless people could not sleep through the night, and an atmosphere of fear blanketed the skies above the Immortal Realm!

This night in the Immortal Realm was destined to be a sleepless one!

At the same time, inside a pitch-black palace somewhere in the Demon Realm.

Several figures sat around a massive round table, their different demonic pupils all blooming with sharp light!

"Lord Demon Lord has appeared in the world!"

"Hmph, I knew it. How could the great Lord Demon Lord possibly be dead!"

"But why has Lord Demon Lord not returned to the Demon Realm...?"

"And why did Lord Demon Lord appear in the Immortal Realm?"

"He's attacking the Immortal Realm without calling us?!"

"I'll take men and slaughter my way up to the Immortal Realm right now!"

"Don't be rash. According to the news, Lord Demon Lord already left the Immortal Realm long ago."

"..."

"No matter what, now that we have news of Lord Demon Lord, things will be much easier!"

"Search! Even if you have to dig three feet into the ground, you must find Lord Demon Lord for me!"

The human world, the Demon Realm forest, inside the mountain cabin.

Luo Ruying, who was lying on the bed, slowly opened her eyes.

After taking the immortal medicine and sleeping for a night, she could clearly feel that the injuries within her body had almost completely recovered!

Although her cultivation could not be restored, the injuries on her body were basically no longer a problem.

As for what remained, she only needed to carefully recuperate for some time, and she would be fine.

She had not expected there to be an immortal medicine with such miraculous effects in the human world...

Luo Ruying felt greatly astonished and delighted.

Seeing that Luo Hongye was still curled up in her arms, fast asleep, she lovingly stroked her head.

She had originally been prepared to say farewell to this child at any moment...

Now, she could continue staying by this child's side.

Luo Ruying did not disturb Luo Hongye in her sleep. She lightly propped herself up and looked around the room, but did not see Ning Yechen anywhere.

Just as she was about to get up and look for him, the door was gently pushed open with a creak.

Ning Yechen walked into the room carrying a pot of steaming-hot Medicinal Porridge.

Seeing Luo Ruying awake and leaning against the head of the bed, he greeted her with a smile.

"Good morning, Wife. You're awake—have some porridge."

"Did you get up early specially to cook porridge...?"

Luo Ruying asked.

Through the window, she looked outside. It was hazy beyond the house, as if morning mist lingered there, and even the sun had yet to fully rise.

"Your husband went out for a casual stroll first, and made some porridge along the way."

Ning Yechen brought the Medicinal Porridge to the bedside, sat down on the edge of the bed, scooped up a spoonful, blew on it, and held it to Luo Ruying's lips, just like when he had fed her medicine last night.

"I'm already fine. I can do it myself..."

Luo Ruying was not very used to being fed so intimately by someone. Last night, there had been no choice because her injuries were severe.

Now that her injuries were no longer serious, she wanted to reach out and take the Medicinal Porridge herself.

However, Ning Yechen did not give her that chance. When she reached out, he moved the Medicinal Porridge in his hand away again and said with solemn righteousness, "No!"

"Your body still hasn't recovered. I'll feed you."

"My body really is already all right..."

Luo Ruying explained.

"No. I think you still aren't all right."

"Come on, ah~"

Ning Yechen, however, gave her absolutely no chance. Once again, he took the initiative to bring the Medicinal Porridge in his hand to Luo Ruying's lips, watching her with a smile on his face.

Luo Ruying was inwardly annoyed. She kept feeling that this fellow was deliberately insisting on feeding her...!

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