Moving into Hu Mansion, Reuniting with an Old Acquaintance

Upon discovering that someone else wanted to participate in the Son-in-law Recruitment Assembly, the powerful Demon Race figures present all frowned.

Though this Son-in-law Recruitment Assembly was said to select from the outstanding young talents of the world, in truth, it was an internal selection within the Demon Race.

All the races that should have participated had already done so. Where had this fellow come from?

"Excuse me, please make way."

"Sorry, sorry, I have something urgent."

Chen Changsheng struggled his way out of the crowd, then straightened his somewhat disheveled clothes and cupped his hands.

"Chen Changsheng of the Human Race pays his respects to the Wolf King."

"Though I have never met Princess Wanyan, I too wish to participate in this Son-in-law Recruitment Assembly."

The moment those words were spoken, the entire place erupted in an uproar.

At first, everyone thought some young master of the Demon Race had arrived late. Who would have thought that it was actually a human?

A human participating in the Demon Race's Son-in-law Recruitment Assembly—what an utterly ridiculous joke.

"Human, get out of Night Moon Kingdom!"

Someone shouted, and immediately afterward, countless demons began hurling insults at Chen Changsheng.

Yet in the face of the abuse from so many demons, Chen Changsheng maintained a smile from beginning to end, as though it had not affected his mood in the slightest.

Seeing this, the Wolf King pressed both hands downward, and the scene instantly fell silent.

"You wish to marry my daughter. What gives you the right?"

"Because I possess a sincere heart. For a human to participate in the Demon Race's Son-in-law Recruitment Assembly requires tremendous courage."

"Now that I have come, does that not prove my feelings for Princess Wanyan?"

Hearing this, the Wolf King's lips curled slightly as he smiled. "What a sincere heart. For the sake of that sincerity, I permit you to participate in the Son-in-law Recruitment Assembly."

"I have stated beforehand that any cultivator above the Foundation Establishment Realm is qualified to participate in this Son-in-law Recruitment Assembly."

"Though you are human, you meet the requirements as well."

"Tomorrow will be the test for the Son-in-law Recruitment Assembly. As for whether you can succeed, that will depend on your own abilities."

With that, the Wolf King rose and left.

However, after walking halfway away, the Wolf King hesitated before saying, "Elder Turtle, this human cultivator has come from afar."

"I imagine he has nowhere to stay for the time being. Arrange for him to reside at Hu Mansion."

"Do not let the Human Race think that our Demon Race does not understand hospitality."

"By your command."

After casually arranging Chen Changsheng's lodging, the Wolf King vanished completely.

Though the demons were dissatisfied that a human was also joining the Son-in-law Recruitment Assembly, the Wolf King had already spoken, so they could only leave in disappointment.

"Greetings, Brother Hu. I fear I shall have to trouble you at your residence for the next few days."

Upon hearing the Wolf King's arrangements for him, Chen Changsheng immediately greeted Hu Zhan with a broad smile.

Hu Zhan sized up this human who had suddenly appeared, then smiled as well.

"Brother Chen's courage truly fills me with boundless admiration."

"To live under the same roof as Brother Chen is truly an immense blessing."

Watching Hu Zhan and Chen Changsheng trade such sickeningly sweet pleasantries, Lin Hu instantly felt nauseated.

"You Fox Clan always likes doing such shameful things. One look at this man's attire tells you that he came from the Great Qian Dynasty."

"A defeated foe—what right does he have to stand before us?"

In the face of Lin Hu's humiliation, Chen Changsheng did not even raise his eyelids, merely remaining silent.

But Hu Zhan sneered. "Lin Hu, if your brain does not work properly, then do not come out and disgrace the Demon Race."

"The Great Qian Dynasty is indeed a defeated foe of Night Moon Kingdom."

"But what Night Moon Kingdom defeated was the Great Qian Dynasty, not the Human Race. If certain powerful figures of the Human Race heard what you just said—"

"Could you bear the responsibility if it sparked a war between the two races?"

Hu Zhan's words instantly left Lin Hu speechless.

With such an enormous charge as a racial war hanging over him, even if Lin Hu had a hundred more times the courage, he might not dare accept it.

Furious, Lin Hu's aura erupted, and he immediately prepared to settle the matter with Hu Zhan.

Before they could make a move, however, Elder Turtle slowly walked between them.

"In broad daylight, the Demon Race is fighting among itself. Do you want the other races to laugh at us?"

Seeing Elder Turtle step forward to stop them, Lin Hu gave a cold snort, then turned and left.

After Lin Hu left, Hu Zhan turned to Chen Changsheng and smiled. "Brother Chen, my apologies. I accidentally brought up something painful for you just now."

"Though Night Moon Kingdom is currently at war with the Great Qian Dynasty, our Fox Clan has always been close to the Human Race. I hope Brother Chen will not take offense."

"No matter. Brother Hu speaks frankly and openly. How could I possibly be so petty?"

As he spoke, Chen Changsheng walked toward a tree not far away and picked up the bald little black dog that had been barking wildly the entire time.

"Brother Chen, is this a battle pet you raised?"

"Ha ha ha!"

"Not at all. I found it by the roadside. Seeing it emaciated and wandering the streets—"

"I could not bear it, so I brought it along with me."

"I see. Brother Chen truly has a kind and benevolent heart!"

Hu Zhan and Chen Changsheng chatted and laughed as they walked toward Hu Mansion, while the Little White Wolf in Chen Changsheng's arms struggled desperately.

Unfortunately, everyone's attention was focused on Chen Changsheng.

Who would pay attention to a bald, pitch-black "mongrel dog"?

Night Moon Kingdom Imperial Palace.

The Wolf King sat quietly upon his throne, his fingers rhythmically tapping the armrest.

At that moment, Elder Turtle walked in from outside.

"Reporting to the Wolf King, that human has already been sent to Hu Mansion."

"Mm."

The Wolf King answered casually to indicate that he understood, then spoke.

"Yue'er was taken away by a human, and now another human has appeared at the Son-in-law Recruitment Assembly."

"Elder Turtle, do you think these two are connected?"

Elder Turtle hesitated for a moment before saying, "This man's origins are unknown, and the timing of his appearance is so coincidental. He most likely cannot be unrelated to the Princess's disappearance."

"But even if he is connected to the Princess's disappearance, he certainly is not the mastermind. A Golden Core stage cultivator is not qualified to conceal the secrets of heaven."

"He is likely a pawn sent ahead by The Person Behind the Scenes. Before we determine the Princess's whereabouts, we must not act rashly."

"That makes sense. I shall have to trouble Elder Turtle to make a trip."

"Investigate this human's background thoroughly. I would like to see who is directing matters behind the scenes."

"By your command!"

Elder Turtle turned and left, while the Wolf King's expression turned cold.

His daughter had been captured, and The Person Behind the Scenes had even sent a Golden Core stage human cultivator to humiliate him.

If he caught that person behind the scenes, he would surely tear them to pieces.

Hu Mansion.

"Senior, do you remember me?"

"I'm Meiniang!"

Having moved into Hu Mansion, Chen Changsheng was just about to rest when a woman unexpectedly came to visit.

Looking at the beautiful woman before him, Chen Changsheng pondered for a moment.

Then he remembered. This woman was the Fox-Ear Girl of the Demon Race whom he had encountered thirty years ago, when he had first awakened.

"So it was you!"

"How did you end up here?"

Hearing this, Hu Meiniang looked around and said, "Senior, let us speak inside. This is not a place for conversation."