Lingnan Turmoil (Part Two)

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"Months have passed since we last met. I heard the Spring-Autumn Trading House was hunting you down, Demon Queen, but you look radiant. You've grown even more captivating. What a happy sight! Now I can rest easy."

Yan Wuji arrived with his followers, striding through the air on Star River Across the Sky. He did not spare the Zhao Clan a glance. Instead, he looked at Demon Empress Ying Ying and spoke.

"The same goes for you! Judging by your aura, Brother Yan, and the fact that Residence Master Wei has been missing for so long, I'm more certain than ever that you're now in charge of the Imperial Residence."

Demon Empress Ying Ying narrowed her eyes at Yan Wuji, whose cultivation had advanced far beyond its former level, and spoke with a faint curl of her lips.

"..."

Yan Wuji visibly stiffened. He landed at once and hurried to explain:

"You have a fine sense of humor, Demon Queen. Residence Master Wei has always been in charge of the Imperial Residence. That has never changed. I'm only here because I was ordered to come."

"Is that so? They put you in charge of something this important, Brother Yan. Doesn't that say a great deal?"

Demon Empress Ying Ying smiled wider and feigned puzzlement once more.

"I came for the same reason you did, Demon Queen. Our side is no weaker than the Princess Residence, and we share the same goal. Why fight among ourselves?"

Yan Wuji frowned deeply, his displeasure clear in his voice.

Demon Empress Ying Ying was trying to drive a wedge between them! If her words spread, Yan Wuji would never clear his name. At the very least, they would cause him no end of trouble!

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