At that moment, Ye Xingchen's calm voice rang out, sending a jolt through the hearts of everyone present.
Only then did everyone truly understand how domineering the Imperial Consort was.
After hearing Han Chuanluo's words, Ye Xingchen's expression remained calm, but his words carried an unquestionable authority.
"Hand over both your storage rings, and you and your son can get lost. The Demon Race's territory is not a place where you two can run wild as you please."
Hearing Ye Xingchen's unquestionable, commanding voice, Han Chuanluo's heart gave a violent leap.
He looked up at Ye Xingchen, who had been smiling just moments before. Without any hesitation, he removed the storage ring from his own hand and the one from the middle-aged man's hand, then respectfully handed them to a Demon Race elder.
Han Chuanluo dared not hesitate. After struggling his way through the Human Race for so many years to reach his current Immortal Emperor Realm, what he took the most pride in was his eye for people.
Though this young man was not strong, there was no mistaking the air of a superior that he unconsciously exuded.
And that discerning eye saved Han Chuanluo and his son's lives. Only later would Han Chuanluo discover just how right his judgment had been.
Han Chuanluo dared not linger. He bowed to Ye Xingchen and Luo Qingshan above, hoisted the middle-aged man from the floor onto his back, then turned and flew out of the Empress Palace.
At that moment, Luo Qingshan gazed at her husband, brilliant light flickering in her eyes. So her husband had such a domineering, imposing side to him too.
Although she had not known her husband long, and the two had even come together because of an accident, Luo Qingshan could feel Ye Xingchen's affection for her.
Seeing such a domineering side of her husband now left Luo Qingshan a little surprised, but more than anything, she was happy. No matter what, the man before her was the man who would accompany her for the rest of her life.
Below them, the dozens of Demon Race elders stared in shock at the two storage rings in one elder's hand.
Only then did Ye Xingchen smile faintly. He turned to Luo Qingshan and said:
"No need to be shocked, my wife. Those two merely lowered the purchase price of the medicinal herbs without authorization. All your husband did was take back the spirit stones our Demon Race should have earned."
"This Han Chuanluo is very clever. He handed over the rings without the slightest hesitation. Presumably, he had already put away his important possessions before coming to the Demon Race.
"There should only be some spirit stones in the rings now, though there won't be a small number of them. Neither of them will dare return to the Supreme Purity Palace to report this, either. After all, this is something that would damage the Supreme Purity Palace's reputation. If the Supreme Purity Palace found out, they would be the first it refused to spare.
"But someone must have instructed them behind the scenes. Otherwise, Han Chuanluo and his son would never have had such gall."
Looking at the stunningly beautiful Luo Qingshan, Ye Xingchen calmly offered his analysis.
A moment later, just as Ye Xingchen had predicted, there was nothing in the two rings apart from an enormous quantity of spirit stones.
Looking at the millions of spirit stones on the floor, Luo Qingshan spoke directly to one of the Demon Race experts:
"First Elder, put the spirit stones away for our clansmen's daily cultivation needs. Send someone to the Human Race to purchase some recovery pills with the remainder."
Hearing Luo Qingshan's words, a powerfully built middle-aged man with an honest-looking face immediately rose from below. With a casual wave of his hand, he put away the millions of spirit stones.
This man was none other than the Demon Race's First Elder-Wan Qianli.
Only after watching Wan Qianli put away all the spirit stones did Ye Xingchen, seated on the imperial throne, speak somewhat guiltily to Luo Qingshan beside him:
"Actually... my wife, there's no need... no need to go to the Human Race... to buy pills..."
Hearing Ye Xingchen's words and seeing her husband, who had been so domineering just now, suddenly become so sheepish, Luo Qingshan was a little amused.
"What's wrong, husband? Why have you suddenly started stammering? Although we didn't sell the medicinal herbs this time, these spirit stones will still support the Demon Race for a while. We just need to find another Human Race faction that buys medicinal herbs."
"Just as you said, husband, if the Supreme Purity Palace won't buy them, its enemies certainly will. Our medicinal herbs are no worse than the Human Race's!"
Hearing Luo Qingshan's words, Ye Xingchen looked at her and said somewhat awkwardly:
"What your husband means is that we don't need to go to the Human Race to buy pills anymore. Well... my wife, your husband might... know how to refine some pills too. Hehe, hehe."
As he spoke, Ye Xingchen raised a hand to rub the back of his head, looking somewhat embarrassed.
Ye Xingchen truly did not know how to explain it to Luo Qingshan. After all, he could not tell her about the system. Some secrets simply could not be shared with others.
At that moment, Ye Xingchen was very afraid. He had originally been just an ordinary person, and now he was suddenly saying that he could refine pills. He was very afraid that Luo Qingshan would start imagining things because of it.
At that moment, every member of the Demon Race present, including Luo Qingshan, widened their eyes in disbelief upon suddenly hearing Ye Xingchen say that he could refine pills.
First Elder Wan Qianli spoke with particular excitement:
"The Imperial Consort is actually an alchemist?!"
Hearing the First Elder's words, everyone focused their gazes on Ye Xingchen.
Feeling everyone's burning gazes, Ye Xingchen looked toward Luo Qingshan a little guiltily.
Luo Qingshan's eyes were filled with excitement. She was not angry that he had concealed this from her; more than anything, she held the hope of seeing her husband become a dragon.
Looking at the anticipation filling Luo Qingshan's eyes, Ye Xingchen smiled faintly, took her hand, and said gently:
"My wife, your husband didn't mean to hide this from you. It's just that..."
Before Ye Xingchen could finish, Luo Qingshan reached out and clasped his hand, her eyes filled with affection as she said softly:
"You don't need to explain, husband. Whatever you do, Shan'er believes in you, because you are Shan'er's husband, the man Shan'er trusts most in this life."
Luo Qingshan's words truly moved Ye Xingchen. He tightened his grip on her hand, and a sense of happiness spread between them.
The Demon Race elders beside them, however, were utterly embarrassed. The Empress and the Imperial Consort were feeding them dog food with their lovey-dovey display right before their eyes, leaving the elders feeling helpless.
Yet these Demon Race elders were extremely happy at heart, for they could sense that Her Majesty the Empress was truly happy now.
They had all watched the Empress grow up. All these years, she had remained alone for the sake of the Demon Race. Seeing her so happy now, they were glad for her from the bottom of their hearts.
Watching the couple's lovey-dovey display, the First Elder finally gave a light cough, bringing them back to their senses. Luo Qingshan's face was especially bashful.
Ye Xingchen, however, spoke directly to First Elder Wan Qianli:
"First Elder, go make the arrangements with the other elders. Tomorrow, I will refine pills in front of our clansmen. I also have a great surprise for them. Ideally, find a spacious place that can accommodate countless clansmen."
Hearing Ye Xingchen's words, the elders' eyes immediately lit up, and the First Elder said:
"Imperial Consort, if you need somewhere spacious, then let's go straight to our Ten Thousand Demons Square. That's where our disciples assemble whenever the Demon Race has important business. Not only is it large enough, but it's also somewhere our Demon Race disciples often visit!"
Hearing Wan Qianli's words, Ye Xingchen nodded slightly.
"Good. Then sorry for the trouble, elders. Go and prepare!"
As soon as Ye Xingchen finished speaking, the elders below immediately rose and bowed to him and Luo Qingshan.
"We respectfully obey the Imperial Consort's decree!"
Watching the elders leave in excitement, Luo Qingshan felt more content than ever before.
At that moment, however, Ye Xingchen leaned toward Luo Qingshan's ear with a smile and said roguishly:
"My wife, your husband has rendered a service to the Demon Race this time, hasn't he? How do you plan to reward me?"
Seeing her husband's roguish expression, Luo Qingshan gave the scoundrel a bewitching roll of her eyes.
"How would you like Shan'er to reward you, husband?"
Hearing Luo Qingshan's words, Ye Xingchen's eyes lit up. He whispered something in her ear, instantly turning her pretty face bright red.
She threw herself into Ye Xingchen's arms and pounded hard on his chest, saying coquettishly:
"All you do is tease Shan'er, husband. You naughty husband!"
Hearing Luo Qingshan's words, Ye Xingchen held her tightly in his arms, his heart filled with boundless tenderness. He should be the only person who could make the dignified Empress of the Demon Race so bashful.
He just did not know when this wish of his would come true!