At those words, Ye Xiu felt little shock or surprise, only a trace of confusion and regret. Outwardly, however, he remained composed as he said:
"Your Majesty, what do you mean?"
But Demon King Kong gave Ye Xiu no chance to explain. He took out the Gilt Long Staff and rose, shaking his head. "There's no need for any more pointless words."
"Since you truly did offer me advice today and solve quite a few problems, I won't kill you."
Demon King Kong looked down at Ye Xiu, then snorted coldly, his gaze as sharp as a sword.
"But you must tell me exactly which faction stands behind you, and what the person backing you intends to do!"
Hearing that blunt threat, Ye Xiu realized that Kong was not bluffing. He had truly seen through his disguise!
Ye Xiu decided there was no point in pretending anymore. He stood with a relaxed smile and met the Spirit Monkey Demon King's gaze.
At the same time, his mind raced. He was utterly puzzled.
For one thing, he had done nothing out of line recently and had behaved himself.
For another, the development plan he had given Demon King Kong was absolutely flawless. To put Kong at ease about abandoning the Myriad Races Battlefield, every part of the plan had been tailored to his desire to develop the Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom.
When Demon King Kong read the plan, his eyes had clearly shone with appreciation and excitement. Ye Xiu had never expected him to turn hostile the moment he finished!
What kind of monkey is this? He changes his tune faster than someone turning a page... Ye Xiu thought helplessly.
Even when Kong demanded to know his background, Ye Xiu was not nervous...
Through their recent interactions, Ye Xiu had come