Chapter 94 Among the Bai royal family, there is not only the Ming King, but also the Xiling King.

That night, Achan had some trouble sleeping.

She carried a quilt to the couch by the window, enjoying the night breeze while looking up at the moon over Xiling.

The courtyard was quiet; Hui Niang had already fallen asleep.

Normally she doesn't need to sleep, but tonight she consumed the blood of a demon beast. The power in the blood is still quite strong for her, and she may need some time to adapt. Once she absorbs the power from the blood, she will be able to advance.

Achan stretched one hand out of the window, and the silvery moonlight, like mist and gauze, fell through her fingers.

After returning from the Shen residence, she kept thinking about something. She felt it should be a good thing, but when she remembered what A-Mian had said, she became less sure.

When she was still a fox demon, she would cultivate under the moon every night. Bathing in the moonlight was as comfortable as soaking in hot water in the dead of winter, but now she can't feel anything at all.

She longs to go back to the way things were, and if someone gave her that chance, she would do anything to achieve it.

From birth, she inherited everything from her father: powerful bloodline, talent for cultivation, and beauty.

Aside from blood relatives, she could easily win the favor of others. That kind of life would certainly be very good for Achan.

But not all half-demons possess these.

Shen Qingwu said during the day that she would not hesitate to poison herself in order to ensure that she and Huixue could survive.

Even so, Huixue's life was still miserable. She was sent to the capital and became a plaything of a nobleman. Even though the nobleman was somewhat better than expected, it couldn't mask the unbearable situation.

Most half-demons are actually not doing well.

She was curious to know if Huixue would resent the half of her bloodline that belonged to the demon race.

Ah Mian once harbored resentment.

She said she would rather be the child of a country bumpkin than the child of her parents.

They gave her nothing but despair and pain, as well as the contempt and disgust from the fox clan.

That was the only time the sisters ever argued. Ah Chan still remembers how she felt at that time. She wasn't angry; she was just afraid that Ah Mian would also resent her.

Because what Ah Mian didn't get, is all in her.

What about Hui Xue? Could she share the same thoughts as A Mian? She suffered even more, all because of her half-demon identity.

When Shen Qingwu told her that Sixth Uncle's inner core was in her hands, Achan began to hesitate.

If... there were a chance for Huixue to become a demon and live a completely different life than she does now, would she be willing?

If it were Achan herself, she would definitely agree without hesitation.

But for Huixue, that might not be the future she wanted.

Far from the Great Xia Dynasty, living a life of wandering and displacement, living among demons, where the strong prey on the weak, doesn't sound very appealing.

"Let's wait a little longer," Achan told herself.

I'll tell Huixue when the time is right; it might not be too long.

Xiling appears calm on the surface, but in reality, a storm is brewing, and she is waiting for the right opportunity.

"Bai Xiuming, don't let us down."

After admiring the moon for a while, Achan yawned.

She chose to sleep with the window open rather than go to sleep or admire the moon, hoping that Hui Niang wouldn't find out tomorrow morning, otherwise she would definitely get scolded.

Ah Chan lay back on the couch, snuggled deeper into the blankets, looked at the moon that seemed within reach, smiled, and gradually drifted off to sleep.

At this moment, the Xiling Prince's Mansion, heavily guarded and shrouded in the deep night, was not as peaceful as it appeared.

Inside the luxurious courtyard, which was supposedly built specifically to welcome the crown prince, the servants outside had already succumbed to drowsiness and fallen asleep.

Bai Xiuming, who was resting in his bedroom, suddenly opened his eyes. His once affectionate eyes were now filled with coldness. It hadn't been in vain that he had patiently dealt with these past few days; he had finally caught a whiff of the stench of the demon race.

Tonight, the King of Xiling did not stay in the Queen's room, nor did he go to the rooms of his concubines or mistresses. Instead, he rested alone in his study.

It was past midnight, but he didn't rest. Instead, he started practicing calligraphy.

It is said that practicing calligraphy can calm the mind, but for him tonight, the effect was not good; his mind could not find peace.

Until the study door opened silently, a cat with all black fur walked in.

The cat looked no different from an ordinary house cat, but when you looked down, you could see that its shadow on the ground had eight tails.

When the King of Xiling saw the black cat stop, he also stood up.

The open door slowly closed, and the black cat that had been looking up at him gradually changed its shape, transforming into a beautiful woman.

"Many years have passed, but the King of Xiling remains as dashing as ever." The black cat looked the King of Xiling up and down, its voice slightly hoarse.

"I must thank Miss Xuan. If it weren't for your guidance back then, I wouldn't be where I am today." It was rare for the King of Xiling to be so sincere with someone, and his gratitude came from the bottom of his heart.

The eight-tailed black cat, known as Miss Xuan, chuckled. Although she could perfectly transform into human form, she liked to leave a tail behind after transforming.

Her tail hooked back, pulling over a chair. She sat down and said, "You humans like to say that those who achieve great things don't concern themselves with trifles. In my opinion, the King of Xiling is a prime example. I only told you the method; the rest is what you deserve."

After saying that, she seemed a little envious and said, "Heaven really favors the human race. Back then, the King of Xiling consumed countless rare and precious herbs, but he could only stop at the third realm. Now, in just over ten years, he has already reached the fourth realm and is as strong as me."

She still remembered that when she first came to see the King of Xiling, he was far from being as powerful and influential as he is now.

At that time, the King of Xiling was nothing more than a pitiful prince with ambition but limited talent, who worried every day that his throne would be taken by someone else.

She likes this kind of person; this is the best kind of partner.

Therefore, instead of making a decision after visiting the Northern Wilderness, she stayed in Xiling and chose to cooperate with the King of Xiling.

It has now been proven that her judgment back then was indeed correct.

Those who are willing to sacrifice their wives' lives for their own sake are the best partners for the demon race.

Upon hearing Miss Xuan's words, the King of Xiling sighed, as if he were greatly troubled.

He said, "I owe my current achievements to Miss Xuan, who saw at a glance that the Princess Consort could help me achieve my goals. However, since entering the fourth realm, my cultivation speed has been getting slower and slower. I wonder if the formation that Miss Xuan set up for me back then has become ineffective?"

Miss Xuan pondered for a moment, then shook her head and said, "The materials used to set up the formation were all of the highest quality, so it should have lasted for a thousand years without any problems. If Your Highness feels that your cultivation cannot improve, you might as well consider other reasons."

The King of Xiling looked at Miss Xuan, waiting for her to continue.

"I told the prince back then that refining the princess's remains into inexhaustible bones could indeed help people cultivate, but how much improvement they could achieve depended on how much potential the princess originally possessed. Now it seems that the princess's potential has been exhausted."

The King of Xiling showed a hint of regret and murmured, "Has it already exhausted itself after only advancing one level?"

Seeing that he didn't seem surprised, Miss Xuan knew that he had already anticipated this outcome and was just confirming it with her again.

She smiled, a glint of light flashing in her eyes, and said, "I remember that the prince's eldest son also has excellent aptitude. He is the prince and princess's only child. Over the years, I have often heard of Lord Bai's illustrious reputation outside."

The King of Xiling looked somewhat disappointed and said, "This rebellious son has grown up and is becoming more and more disobedient."

“I told the prince back then that he must have inherited the princess’s talent. If they could both refine the Inexhaustible Bone, the prince wouldn’t be disappointed by his inability to advance his cultivation.”

The King of Xiling said, "It's not too late today."

"Oh, Your Highness has already made your decision?"

The Prince of Xiling said, "That rebellious son is currently in the manor. I guessed that Miss Xuan would come this time, so I called him back in advance. He and I are father and son, so he should make some contributions to my Prince of Xiling manor."

Miss Xuan chuckled softly, "As expected of Your Highness, you are truly decisive in your actions. Since Your Highness has already made all the preparations, I will forge a new set of Unending Bones for Your Highness another day."

"Thank you very much, Miss Xuan. If you have any requests, please feel free to tell me."

Miss Xuan shook her head: "This time I risked infiltrating the Great Xia only to obtain the Demon Seal. As for the Unending Bone, consider it a congratulatory gift for the Prince. After the transaction is completed, the Prince will receive the remaining two Nine Yuan Pills, and the Fifth Realm will be within reach."

Even the usually composed King of Xiling couldn't hide his excitement upon hearing Miss Xuan's words.

It is said that the Bai clan is prone to producing geniuses, but no matter how many methods he tried back then, he was always stuck in the third realm and could not make any progress.

That feeling of helplessness and despair, whenever he thinks about it, feels like a nightmare he can't wake up from.

He never regretted making a deal with the demon race, but occasionally he would feel a little guilty when he thought of the woman who had once been his devoted wife, until he broke through to the fourth realm.

From that moment on, the guilt in his heart suddenly disappeared.

Superficial affection is far less powerful than overwhelming strength. The feeling of power is simply too captivating, surpassing everything else in this world.

The fourth realm is far from his limit; the fifth realm is his goal. He will let the world know that the Bai royal family not only has the Ming King, but also him, the Xiling King.

“Then I will take Miss Xuan’s kind words.” After saying that, the King of Xiling’s eyes suddenly flickered slightly. “Is it only Miss Xuan who came today? I remember that you and Young Master Cang are always inseparable.”

“He went to the Shen family and won’t come here.” Miss Xuan smiled. “I suppose the Prince wouldn’t want to see two fourth-level demons in his home. We’re here to make a deal with the Prince, not to coerce him.”

"Miss Xuan is too kind. I naturally trust your credibility."

Having said that, he opened his hand, and a jade seal appeared in his palm.

Upon seeing the Demon Seal, Miss Xuan's expression suddenly changed. Her eyes revealed undisguised excitement, and she abruptly stood up and knelt down before the Demon Seal.

The King of Xiling did not stop her from doing so. After she bowed three times, he got up.

"So, Miss Xuan has already confirmed the authenticity of this jade seal?"

“This is undoubtedly the real Demon Seal, the jade seal of His Majesty the Demon Emperor.” Miss Xuan’s voice trembled slightly. “As expected of the King of Xiling, you actually managed to obtain the Demon Seal. Today, my demon race owes you a favor.”

After saying that, she took out two jade bottles from her bosom.

The King of Xiling took the jade bottle and opened it one by one. Inside were two Nine Yuan Pills.

In this transaction, the demon race contributed a total of three Nine-Yuan Pills.

He gave one of them to the Marquis of Zhenbei, while the remaining two belonged to him.

Besides the Nine Yuan Pill, Miss Xuan took out another box. She opened it only a crack, and a rich spiritual energy emanated from it.

"These are all unique spiritual herbs of our demon race, gifts from our princess to the prince. Although the princess cannot meet the prince in person, we will surely have a deeper cooperation after the prince breaks through to the fifth realm, don't you think?"

King Xiling laughed heartily, placing one hand on the box: "Then I will accept the princess's gift. In the future, I will personally visit the princess in the demon realm."

The King of Xiling took the item and gently tossed the demon seal in his hand, which then fell into Miss Xuan's hands.

She gazed at the jade seal with fascination and murmured, "Since the Demon Emperor was betrayed and killed by the fox demon of Qingyu Mountain, the Demon Kingdom has been torn apart for hundreds of years. Now the Demon Seal has finally been returned to its rightful owner."

While the human and the demon were admiring the jade seal, Bai Xiuming stood by the window with his eyes closed, his face turned towards the study of the King of Xiling.

In the darkness, the unbridled aura of the demon race brazenly asserted its presence.

Bai Xiuming opened his eyes, a smile playing on his lips. His father, as always, never disappointed him.