Only after hearing Luo Qingshan's explanation did Ye Xingchen understand why there was no one else at the Ten Thousand Pills Pavilion!
As it turned out, a vast open space lay between the Demon Race and the Human Race, originally serving as the boundary dividing their territories.
Over time, that vast open space had become a trading ground for the Human Race and the Demon Race, and its population had steadily grown.
Since it was close to Demon Race territory, resources of every kind were abundant and cheap. More and more humans came to make purchases, and it gradually developed into a small, bustling, prosperous town.
Of course, some humans also entered Demon Race territory in search of spiritual herbs, immortal medicines, and all manner of rare treasures and exotic fruits. As long as they did not trespass into the Demon Race's core regions, the Demon Race would not interfere.
This was also why members of the Demon Race could freely enter Human Race territory.
The Ten Thousand Pills Pavilion had once been a sea of people as well, with an endless stream of customers coming to buy pills every day. But because of the Supreme Purity Palace, no faction or individual came to purchase pills refined by the Demon Race anymore, for fear of offending the Supreme Purity Palace and consequently being unable to obtain Life-Extending Pills.
After the Demon Race announced yesterday that it would auction a divine item capable of extending one's lifespan by fifty years in seven days, many people had wanted to visit the Ten Thousand Pills Pavilion again. However, they were told they could only come on the day of the auction, seven days later.
That was why only members of the Demon Race were in the Ten Thousand Pills Pavilion now! After learning all this, Ye Xingchen's eyes lit up. Perhaps he could take this opportunity to make a change.
"Have all the ancestors arrived?"
Ye Xingchen asked the grand elder.
Hearing Ye Xingchen's question, the grand elder immediately bowed.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, all the ancestors have arrived. They have remained hidden deep within the void. At your and the empress's command, they can appear at any moment!"
Hearing the grand elder's words, Ye Xingchen smiled faintly and turned toward Luo Qingshan beside him.
He noticed that Luo Qingshan was frowning as she looked at the indistinct, towering buildings in the distance. Something stirred in his heart, and he took her hand, giving her a gentle smile.
Then he looked at the three-story Ten Thousand Pills Pavilion and said something that shocked everyone around him.
"Grand elder, put away all the pills and items inside the Ten Thousand Pills Pavilion! I find this building a real eyesore! A building like this is unfit to represent the Demon Race's dignity. I am going to tear it down!"
At Ye Xingchen's words, the grand elder and the surrounding Demon Race disciples were all greatly shocked, yet Luo Qingshan stood beside him with a smile on her face.
Seeing everyone's reactions, Ye Xingchen turned toward Luo Qingshan, only to find her gazing at him tenderly. He could not help smiling as he asked:
"Your husband is going to tear down the Ten Thousand Pills Pavilion. Why aren't you shocked at all, my wife?!"
Hearing her husband's question, Luo Qingshan's smile deepened, and she said softly:
"Shan'er believes in you, husband. If you want to tear it down, you must have thought of a way-and one that certainly won't let the great factions of Divine Desolation make a laughingstock of us!"
Only upon hearing Luo Qingshan's words did the surrounding members of the Demon Race suddenly come to their senses.
That's right, how could they have forgotten who His Majesty was? This was the man they all admired. No matter what it was, when had His Majesty ever spoken without delivering? The empress truly understood His Majesty best!
Having realized this, the grand elder lingered no longer and vanished in a flash.
A moment later, the grand elder reappeared in a flash and bowed to Ye Xingchen.
"Your Majesty, all the items and pills have been put into storage rings!"
"Good. Thank you for your hard work, grand elder."
After speaking, Ye Xingchen casually waved his hand, and a sight that shocked everyone unfolded. The Ten Thousand Pills Pavilion, which had stood before them just a moment ago, instantly vanished as though it had never existed.
Ye Xingchen had merely put the Ten Thousand Pills Pavilion into the System Space with a casual motion. He paid no attention to their shocked expressions, because he knew that something even more shocking would probably happen shortly.
Ye Xingchen turned toward Luo Qingshan, gave her a gentle smile, and said:
"My wife, your husband is going to show you a magic trick. Don't be too shocked! I'm sure you'll like it!"
After speaking, Ye Xingchen winked at Luo Qingshan, earning a roll of her eyes.
The next moment, Ye Xingchen spoke directly to the system:
"System, use the Heavenly Craft Secret Treasure!"
Ding! Heavenly Craft Secret Treasure in use. Host, please select the designated location and give it a name!
Hearing the system's voice, Ye Xingchen pointed toward where the Ten Thousand Pills Pavilion had stood and said, "Ten Thousand Pills Pavilion!"
The moment Ye Xingchen finished speaking, a stream of information entered his mind-the complete details of the palace that was about to appear.
With a thunderous boom, the ground shook, and a sight that shocked everyone unfolded.
A magnificent golden palace rose from the ground. Giant dragons coiled around it, and heavenly phoenixes danced above it, giving off a faint pressure.
The entire palace stood roughly nine stories tall and covered an immense area, its whole structure gleaming with golden light. On the plaque above, the golden characters spelling "Ten Thousand Pills Pavilion" radiated beams of golden radiance, with golden clouds swirling over them and mighty power continually arising.
It was as though they had been inscribed by the laws of the Great Dao, bearing endless might.
Looking at the magnificent, sumptuous palace before him, Ye Xingchen smiled faintly and nodded in satisfaction.
Recalling the information that had just entered his mind, he felt even more satisfied. As expected of a system product, it came fully equipped with every facility.
The ninth floor was even luxuriously furnished. Ye Xingchen immediately made his decision: the ninth floor would be where he and his wife lived, closed to the public.
Only a Ten Thousand Pills Pavilion like this was worthy of the Demon Race's status.
At the sight that had suddenly appeared, Luo Qingshan and the members of the Demon Race gaped, their eyes wide with shock.
Although they had more or less grown accustomed to His Majesty shocking them at any moment, this truly exceeded the bounds of their understanding.
With a casual point of his finger and a call, a new, magnificent Ten Thousand Pills Pavilion had appeared. Who could possibly remain unshocked?!
Turning to look at everyone's shocked expressions, Ye Xingchen smiled faintly and asked Luo Qingshan:
"My wife, do you like it?!"
Only upon hearing Ye Xingchen's words did Luo Qingshan come back to her senses. Her breathtakingly beautiful face flushed crimson, and she threw herself into Ye Xingchen's arms in excitement, saying with boundless joy:
"Shan'er loves it! Husband, you always bring such wonderful surprises!"
Seeing the empress and His Majesty being so affectionate, the members of the Demon Race all smiled, seemingly forgetting their earlier shock.
Seeing everyone's reactions, Luo Qingshan shyly pulled herself out of Ye Xingchen's embrace and cast her husband a beguiling roll of her eyes.
Looking at the figures flying toward them from afar, Ye Xingchen said to the grand elder:
"Grand elder, the tremors here must have drawn other people's attention. Take some people and explain the situation to them!"
"Also, this Ten Thousand Pills Pavilion has nine floors in total. The ninth floor is closed to the public. Assign members of our race to guard it, as it will serve as a resting place for the empress and me!"
"As for the other floors, the eighth will serve as a resting place for members of the Demon Race. Grand elder, make whatever arrangements you see fit. All facilities and furnishings are already in place. Once you've familiarized yourself with them, begin preparing for the auction!"
"If any factions from Divine Desolation arrive early, grand elder, you may arrange for them to enter the Ten Thousand Pills Pavilion."
Then Ye Xingchen's bearing changed, a terrifying, domineering presence rising from him as he addressed all the members of the Demon Race:
"Remember, our Demon Race disciples will never suffer bullying, nor do we need to bow our heads to any faction. Of course, we will not bully others either."
"If anyone deliberately causes trouble, suppress them directly. Do not fear offending the faction behind them. Whatever happens, I will stand up for you."
After speaking, Ye Xingchen took Luo Qing straight into the Ten Thousand Pills Pavilion.
Upon hearing Ye Xingchen's words, every member of the Demon Race was filled with excitement, their eyes blazing with fervent light. This was the sovereign of their Demon Race.
Domineering yet mysterious!
The Demon Race ancestors hidden within the void watched the astonishing changes below and heard Ye Xingchen's incomparably domineering words. Gratification filled all their eyes.
The Great Emperor ancestor's judgment truly far surpassed theirs. With such a sovereign, the Demon Race would surely regain its ancient glory.