The temple stood in the northwest of the Demon Venerable's demonic domain. There was also a rift there, and one of the territories within it was said to be the most beautiful place in this great world. The Holy Venerable lived there. Likewise, Xia Ruize was temporarily staying there now, rather than living in the imperial palace of the demonic domain like Jing Xiaoman.
"The Demon God Realm really is the most resource-rich place I've ever seen apart from the Human God Realm and the Ancient Immortal Realm. And the security in the demonic domain seems pretty good too." Jing Xiaoman and I sat in a cloud carriage flying toward the temple. Everything we saw and heard along the way gave me the unavoidable illusion that this place was just like the Divine Court.
But Jing Xiaoman disagreed. "That's not true at all. It's only because of Imperial Father's harsh laws that they don't dare make the slightest disturbance. The demon cultivators here aren't exactly gentlemen. Once they're outside, they become completely different people. Killing immortals and seizing treasures is an everyday occurrence! And even within the demonic domain, there are plenty of things you can't see happening."
"Well, it's the same everywhere, I suppose." I smiled bitterly. It seemed that the Demon God Realm wasn't safe either.
Whenever Jing Xiaoman wasn't looking at me, a shy expression appeared on her face. This willful little princess had gained a touch more feminine charm over the past two years. That hazy, ambiguous feeling made it impossible not to take another look.
"Why are you staring at me?" Jing Xiaoman looked at me in surprise. I smiled and said, "I haven't seen you for quite a while. Have you grown up a little?"
"Hmph, I was already an adult!" Jing Xiaoman returned