I Come from the Heavenly Palace; You, and the Child... Are All Dear to Me

Western Country, Dog Demon King City.

When Chiyo entered the palace's main hall in flowing white robes, carrying the otherworldly air of a Heavenly Maiden, Liuli, Toga, Seru, and the others, who had been waiting anxiously, all froze.

Seru was the first to recover. She hurried forward, studying Liuli for a moment before turning her gaze to Chiyo, her eyes full of concern and questions.

"Lord Chiyo, you're finally back... Who is this?"

Though her tone was respectful, someone as perceptive as Chiyo naturally detected the wariness hidden within it.

It was no wonder. The sacred, inviolable aura surrounding Liuli was entirely unlike that of the demon race, yet neither did it resemble that of human cultivators.

Toga also walked over. Though the Tetsusaiga remained sheathed in his hand, it already faintly radiated battle intent.

"Brother, the aura around her... is very unusual."

Chiyo nodded, his tone calm.

"This is Liuli. I met her in the Land of the Gods. She was injured and needs to recuperate here."

"The Land of the Gods?"

Seru was stunned.

There were actually still people in that place?

"It's nothing."

Chiyo glossed over it before turning to Liuli.

"You should rest here for now."

Liuli gave a slight nod. Her golden eyes swept across everyone in the hall before finally stopping on Seru, her voice cool and clear.

"Sorry to trouble you."

Seru returned a polite smile, though the curiosity in her eyes did not diminish.

After Chiyo left the main hall for his chambers, the atmosphere within the hall immediately became rather delicate.

Toga stopped three yards in front of Liuli and crossed his arms.

"Although Lord Chiyo brought you back, there are some things I still need to ask clearly.

Who exactly are you? Where did you come from?"

Liuli raised her