Backup Plan

Before seeking victory, she planned for defeat. Bai Yujun prepared her final killing move.

The birds chirped and cicadas buzzed outside the window without pause. The Wild Chicken Spirit bustled about the garden catching insects. Demon Marshal Tieqiu, clad in clanking armor, entered the study. During the years Bai Yujun had slept, Tieqiu's cultivation had risen, stepping into the Nascent Soul Realm and becoming a demon marshal. At the same time, he served as commander of one hundred thousand Snake Demon Soldiers.

The once-young boy had not grown any taller, but he had become resolute and tough.

"Boss, you're about to become a sleep god."

His first words upon meeting her were a tease. A certain white snake's sleeping hours over the past few centuries had been rather excessive. Many demon soldiers had gone from the recruit camp to their assigned units without ever seeing the Demon King.

"Sit. Wait a moment."

Bai Yujun controlled the Earth Vein Dragon Qi, completely sealing off the Bai residence. What they were about to discuss might stir the entire realm into turmoil.

At ease as if in his own home, Tieqiu grabbed some fruit and stuffed it into his mouth. Frowning, he spat it out with a few disgusted ptooeys, finding it awful. Then he carefully took a little box from his clothes, opened it, pulled out an Ant Leg, and took two deep drags.

"Mmm~ Nothing beats the aroma of the old Ant Leg~"

A certain white snake pushed aside the scattered blueprints covering the table and rummaged through them until she found a white scale as large as a plate.

With a little processing, it could be set into a breastplate to strengthen its defense.

"Tieqiu, keep this on you. Remember, it must never leave your side. At least until I