At those words.
Demon Emperor Juechen paused, then burst into laughter.
He raised his wine cup and leisurely drained the fiery liquor.
Only then did he speak, unhurriedly.
"There's something you don't understand... we've grown used to eating flesh and drinking blood in the mountain forests. All that fighting and killing day after day gets rather dull. Humans may be frail, but experiencing their convoluted worldly customs once in a while does have a certain flavor."
A mocking smile curled Demon Emperor Juechen's lips.
"Consider it nothing more than treating myself to a show to pass the time."
"Surely you don't think... I've taken a fancy to the Ma Family's resources?"
The demons erupted into laughter.
"Well said, Demon Emperor."
"Humans love these fussy formalities. Watching them put on that act really is amusing."
"Come, another toast to the Demon Emperor!"
On the surface, cups passed back and forth in a convivial atmosphere.
Demon Emperor Juechen raised his cup in response.
Yet deep within his narrow, slit-pupiled eyes lay an icy chill.
Just as I thought.
My actions have already aroused these Demon Emperors' suspicions.
But they're right about one thing... if not for that object, I would consider even stepping through the Ma Residence's gates a stain on my feet.
Supreme heart material...
What a world-shaking marvel of heaven and earth.
Even among the lofty Twenty-Five Vein Dao Orthodoxies, it would be a treasure worth fighting over.
Juechen had remained at the complete Tower-Climbing Realm for a long time. Without an exceptional foundation to support him, he had never dared attempt to condense his Central Palace.
If I could refine this supreme heart material into my body...
I would have a few more guarantees when entering the Chessmaster Realm...
*As for seizing it by force, there are too many