"Everyone, disperse."
As Chen Changqing's words fell, the disciples on Changqing Peak who had been bristling with killing intent instantly put away their magical artifacts.
Jian Zhenzi gave a dry cough and slid his freshly drawn sword back into its sheath with astonishing speed.
Luofu Tian looked down at his swollen arms and silently restored them to normal, his face burning with embarrassment.
They had been ready to suppress the invading enemy for the Holy Son.
But the visitor turned out to be Liu Ruyan.
The Empress of the Maple Leaf Dynasty.
The Holy Son's beloved.
Had they actually attacked, they would not have been protecting their master—they would have been digging their own graves.
Elder Willow Wood reacted fastest, immediately bowing in greeting.
"Greetings, Miss Liu."
He had intended to address her as Empress, but when the words reached his lips, he felt it would be inappropriate.
Outside, Liu Ruyan was the Empress of the Maple Leaf Dynasty.
On Changqing Peak, everyone knew perfectly well what her relationship with Chen Changqing was.
Liu Ruyan glanced at him and nodded lightly.
"You're too courteous, Elder Willow."
Hearing this, everyone felt considerably relieved.
Thank goodness.
This formidable lady did not seem inclined to hold their earlier offense against them.
Wangcai mingled with the crowd, its tail wagging more enthusiastically than anyone's.
It looked at Liu Ruyan, then at Chen Changqing, its canine face actually showing a hint of excitement at the prospect of watching the fun.
Chen Changqing cast it a glance.
Wangcai immediately ducked its head back down.
Although it had already grown into a half-step Demon Sovereign and would have been a mighty demon in its own right elsewhere, it still behaved itself before Chen Changqing.
Liu Ruyan descended from the air, her skirt fluttering lightly, and landed steadily