Lin Han and Shi Sheng brought Qin Yu, Yue Yun, Li Yingqiong, and Zhou Qingyun to the Five Luminaries Palace.
This was where Shi Feiyang received visitors. An incomparably beautiful Maidservant was already waiting on the steps. Smiling, she said, "My master is speaking with Grand Marshal Origin Alligator inside. Please wait in the side hall."
Lin Han led them toward the side hall, while Shi Sheng left the group and entered the main hall to see Shi Feiyang first.
As the four guests walked toward the side hall, they studied the maidservant. All were disciples of the Orthodox Mystic Sect, with extraordinary powers of perception. They soon discerned her true nature, and all drew in a sharp breath.
Qin Yu and Yue Yun exchanged glances filled with shock, but neither spoke.
Li Yingqiong sent Zhou Qingyun a telepathic message. "Is that a Nine-Child Mother Heavenly Demon?"
"She looks like one! Though I've never seen such a demon, she matches exactly what our master described when explaining the demons of the Three Realms."
Li Yingqiong said, "I never imagined he would let demons out so brazenly, allowing them to wander at will. Isn't he afraid they'll wreak havoc?"
Looking at the magnificent yet deserted palaces around them, Zhou Qingyun said quietly, "This Reverend Shi straddles righteousness and evil. He has cultivated many demons, has close ties with Blood God Son Deng Yin, and has killed senior members of our Emei Sect. Several martial uncles opposed the sect leader's decision to reconcile with him this time."
Li Yingqiong hated evil as bitterly as an enemy. "If you ask me, keeping such creatures is the way of fiends and demons! And he calls the Blood God his brother. A great demon like him deserves execution alongside the rest!"
As they spoke, they