klisemfg Chapter 162: Another Trick
Chapter 162: Another Trick
The pig was sleeping very soundly; it didn't even notice the commotion and came down to check.
The next morning, Liu Jun led the little snake away from this awful place, leaving only a jade slip and two sentences in the cave as a way of repaying him for saving the little snake and his own life.
I just don't know if he can understand the language of this demon realm.
Liu Jun concealed his aura and transformed into a face identical to the puppet's, then changed into ordinary clothes and stood once again in front of the Demon King's Palace gate.
There was no other reason than that, since successfully merging with his own body, the immense power and the heightened senses immediately returned to Liu Jun. He immediately opened his divine sense to search for a connection with the outside world, but the only place where he could feel spiritual energy flowing in was that familiar place. So Liu Jun had no choice but to return to the Demon King's Palace.
"Why did it have to be this of all times..."
She finally faked her death and escaped, but now she keeps wandering back and forth between these two places.
Speaking of which, I wonder where in the Demon Realm that breach in the Crimson Sands opened last time, otherwise we wouldn't have had to come back to this place.
However, so much time has passed, and the gap must have been sealed by the immortal sects outside long ago. Moreover, her divine sense is not unlimited; it can only spread up to a thousand miles.
But the Demon Realm is vast, far exceeding this small area of a thousand miles. This is the only place her divine sense can detect. Now, she has nothing to fear, and this little risk is worth taking.
"Silver Demon Envoy, how come... you're back?"
The demon soldiers guarding the gate were somewhat familiar with her, and they were quite surprised to see Liu Jun return unharmed.
Legend has it that this Silver Willow Demon Envoy died in the Fengye Mountains along with the previous Seven Protectors. How come he has returned now, and with a body full of injuries?
Liu Jun, supporting his arm, smiled weakly, looking haggard: "Is the Lord here? I have something important to report to him."
Seeing her in such a miserable state, the gatekeeper, feeling inexplicably guilty, replied, "Yes, yes. The Lord hasn't left the palace much lately. If the Demon Envoy has anything to say, you can go directly to the Lord."
Liu Jun gave him a pitiful smile: "Thanks."
After saying that, she walked into the Demon King's palace, and no one doubted whether she was unwell.
After entering the palace gates, and until they reached a place where no one could see them, Liu Jun straightened his slightly hunched body, showing no signs of being seriously injured. He then released a wisp of spiritual energy from his fingertips, which did not dissipate but instead rushed towards an unknown direction. Liu Jun followed behind at a leisurely pace.
However... the direction of that wisp of spiritual energy felt increasingly ominous, until the spiritual energy led her to the entrance of Qing Liye's bedroom, at which point Liu Jun revealed an expression of "I knew it."
Indeed, the opening that appears in this Demon King's Palace is probably in a particularly hidden place that others cannot enter. It's just that I didn't expect to be tricked by the plot master again. Living here for so long has really made Liu Jun forget that this is a novel.
But the novel doesn't mention any breach in the Demon King's Palace.
The details of where Lu Xihan escaped from the Demon Realm were not mentioned. It was only said that she accidentally fell into a pit while she was dodging and running away, but luckily fell out of the outside world. The gap disappeared in an instant, and no cause or effect was found.
Lu Xihan, on the other hand, had just escaped the wolf camp only to fall into the tiger's den. He ended up in a giant sand gu nest in the vast desert of Mo Nanjiang, where he was rescued by Xin Shaoming, a descendant of the sand gu clan, and a series of events unfolded.
Liu Jun couldn't find the spot where the gap appeared, so he could only pin his hopes on this place.
Looking up at the plaque with the three large characters "Hall of Life and Death" engraved on it, Liu Jun sighed deeply. Just as she was about to go in, a person appeared in front of her and blocked her way after she had only taken two steps.
Without a doubt, this person was Qing Liye, whom they hadn't seen for many days.
However, Qing Liye's expression was not much better at this moment. It was the first time she had seen him with such a gloomy face. His expression was even more displeased than when he had his cold illness flare up last time. He was looking down at her coldly, as if he wanted to devour her.
Liu Jun smiled weakly, showing no fear whatsoever: "Oh, it's only been a few days, why does Your Excellency's complexion look even worse?"
"They all say that you and that idiot Yan Tu both died in the mountains."
Qing Liye's voice was as cold as ice, and it didn't seem to contain much emotion. It was just that a little gadget had gone missing without his permission, which made him a little unhappy.
Liu Jun slightly raised the arm that was being supported and said self-deprecatingly:
"I'm not dead, but I'm half-dead. Anyone who struggles to survive in that hellhole for days wouldn't be in much better shape. Lord... does this mean you don't want me to come back alive?"
Qing Liye glanced at her up and down, then suddenly scoffed, "Heh, you're lucky to be alive. But then again, how could someone who's been working so hard to live and want freedom die so easily?"
Having said that, he turned around and walked back into the hall, saying, "Come in."
Liu Jun's lips curled slightly, but then she put on a pitiful look and followed him into the inner hall.
Qing Liye's bedroom was separated from the main hall by only one wall, and this was Liu Jun's first time entering this place.
The furnishings inside the Hall of Life and Death were not as extravagant as those in the main hall next door, but they were still quite luxurious. Most of the furnishings were in somber colors, with the only difference being a few potted green plants, which suited the image of Qing Liye, the Demon Lord.
"sit down."
Qing Liye coldly uttered two more words. Liu Jun glanced at him and asked with a hint of teasing:
"Is Your Majesty going to heal my wounds?"
"If you say another word, you can forget about getting your arm back."
Qing Li closed her eyes in the middle of the night, raised one hand, and the demonic energy in her hand was fully revealed.
Liu Jun obediently sat down, looking up at him with a smile without stopping him.
Her injuries were real, and she had hurt herself, but she had been suppressing them from healing on their own. Now she had a good excuse.
However, demonic energy and spiritual energy are inherently incompatible, so in order to avoid arousing his suspicion, he would have to suffer a bit.
Under Qing Liye's treatment, Liu Jun recovered at a visible speed. Her injuries gradually faded and healed until her complexion returned to normal and she could move her injured arm again. Only then did Qing Liye withdraw his demonic energy, stand with his hands behind his back, and look down at her from his superior position.
"Starting tomorrow, you will stay by my side and work for me. This is the promise I made to you."
But...didn't he only say that he would stay in the palace to work if he could come back? That's a huge difference...
Liu Jun immediately asked, "Aren't you working in the palace?"
"Since ancient times, only those who protect the Dharma have been able to stay by my side and serve me. What, you're still not willing to be promoted?"
Qing Liye was still watching her every move with his hands behind his back, not missing a single glance.
Liu Jun's eyes immediately curved into a smile as she met his gaze frankly: "Does Your Excellency intend for me to become your protector?"
Qing Liye met her gaze directly, his eyes filled with undisguised contempt:
"You are not qualified to be a protector yet. From now on, you will be a first-class demon envoy. When you have the ability, kill any one of the ten of them and you will be given that position."
"I am tired, you may leave now."
Having said that, he turned and walked inside, no longer paying attention to Liu Jun in the hall.
Liu Jun raised his eyebrows, then obediently got up and walked outside.
After leaving the house, she returned to her original room, closed the door, clutched her chest, turned pale, and immediately spat out a mouthful of dark red blood. A wisp of black smoke then floated out of her mouth and disappeared into the air.
"...Honestly, I shouldn't have pretended to be injured."
Qing Liye's treatment almost caused him internal injuries.
However, this ordeal wasn't in vain. At least we now know that the breach is indeed inside Qing Liye's bedchamber. As for its exact location, we'll have to explore it again.
However, the job he gave her this time actually made things much easier for her.
As soon as he raised his hand, the bloodstains on the ground disappeared without a trace. Liu Jun then took a pill and swallowed it, which calmed his inner energy. He then went back to meditating.
The day passed quickly, and when Liu Jun opened her eyes again, it was another sunless morning.
Counting the days, it's been almost half a year since she first entered the Demon Realm, and she's spent several months on the little grass. She needs to leave the Demon Realm as soon as possible, because Yan Qifeng is still waiting for her.
As usual, Liu Jun cast a cleansing spell on himself to remove impurities, changed into ordinary clothes, and then left the house with a radiant expression, heading towards the main hall.
The distance from her room to the main hall was just a step for her now, but Liu Jun still diligently walked the entire distance step by step. However, when she arrived at the main hall, she unexpectedly saw several familiar faces.
Qing Liye and Lu Xihan were one thing, but they also actually saw Xi Ling, the current Seventh Protector who paid money to save his life, and Qi Guanmo, the Second Protector who was suspected of having a split personality.
What a wonderful day! (°ー°〃)……