Chapter 95 Preparations for Starting the If Storyline

◎A Journey Through the Demon Realm. ◎

After staying in Yunze Realm for a while, Mu Meng and Mu Qingheng discussed setting off for the Demon Realm.

As Mu Luotian was busy with a lot of affairs and couldn't leave, this task naturally fell to Mu Meng and Mu Qingheng.

Upon arriving at Jingzhi Mountain in the Demon Clan's Imperial Realm, Mu Qingheng casually surveyed the area as he walked, muttering in admiration, "Indeed, the atmosphere is completely new, a testament to Liu Tian's abilities. The previous Demon Emperor was weak and extravagant, his rule utterly corrupt. Now, just stepping into this territory, one can already sense its imposing aura; it is indeed quite different from before."

He hadn't set foot here for over two hundred years, and the feeling of being refreshed was even stronger.

Mu Meng smiled slightly and nodded, saying, "Brother Yue has indeed had a very difficult time. It's truly admirable that he was able to fight his way out of this place."

“Although the affairs of the demon race are complicated and still difficult to manage, they are no longer as turbulent as they were in the past few hundred years. They are basically peaceful and harmonious. Until now, there have only been a few minor disturbances.” Mu Meng tilted his head slightly and explained with a smile, “It is obvious from hearing those things that Brother Yue can handle them. The demon race has not needed to seek help from the celestial race for a long time.”

“He got what he wanted…” Mu Qingheng casually continued Mu Meng’s words, but paused after only starting. After a moment of silence, he said nothing, but smiled and patted Mu Meng’s hair.

Seeking benevolence and obtaining it is not necessarily true.

He is the luckiest person in the world.

As they walked and talked, Yue Liutian was already waiting for them at the palace gate.

"Mengmeng, Qingheng, you've come so early! You really miss me." Since the two princes of the Celestial Clan are here in person and are close friends, Yue Liutian naturally greeted them personally, his face as warm and gentle as a spring breeze as he walked towards them.

After exchanging slight bows with Mu Qingheng, he turned to look at Mu Meng and smiled with narrowed eyes, "Hmm, Mengmeng looks much better this time than last time. It seems that good things are truly making people feel refreshed. I won't have to worry about you anymore."

Mu Meng smiled shyly, then turned to look at Mu Qingheng. Mu Qingheng blinked slightly, and in an instant, he understood the deeper meaning. His eyes filled with pity, and he quietly tightened his grip on her slender, white, and soft fingers.

The last time she came to the demon realm was when Yue Liutian ascended the throne. Logically, it should have been a joyous and gratifying occasion. However, at that time, Mu Qingheng had recently died by sacrificing himself to the sword, so she was indifferent to everything.

Thinking this, Mu Meng smiled apologetically and cupped her hands: "Your sister is so busy with so many affairs, yet you still have time to worry about me. It's really my fault. But after seeing you today, you should be able to rest assured." As she spoke, she leaned closer to Mu Qingheng, her happiness and joy almost radiating a dazzling light.

Yue Liutian glared at her with a smile, his expression quite indulgent, then glanced at Mu Qingheng and teased her, "Now that Qingheng is back, what else is there to worry about?"

He said sincerely, "Seeing how close you two are, I'm truly happy for you."

Mu Qingheng had handsome features. He exchanged a glance with Mu Meng, held her small hand in one hand, and handed her the gift with the other, smiling as he said, "I was not here before and did not congratulate you on your ascension to the throne. This is a belated congratulatory gift."

When Yue Liutian ascended the throne, he was still a soul separated from his sword. Now that he has returned, he should offer his belated congratulations.

Yue Liutian accepted the gift with a slight smile. Although he hadn't opened it, the weight and vibrant spiritual energy in his hand indicated that this gift was no ordinary item; it was probably some rare and precious treasure.

"Qingheng, you're going too far..."

Yue Liutian was hesitating because the gift was too valuable when Mu Meng quickly waved her hand to interrupt him and handed over two more boxes with a smile: "Brother Yue, you are now the ruler of a realm, your status is different now, of course you should be given good gifts, please don't refuse. Also, please accept these two gifts as well. The one before was a coronation gift from your brother, these two are different."

She raised her left and right hands one after the other. "The one on the left is a birthday gift from my brother and me, and the one on the right is a token of our appreciation from Feng Xixue and Shengsheng. As you know, Shengsheng's tribulation is coming soon, so they couldn't come in person and asked me to deliver it."

Yue Liutian looked at the two gifts in Mu Meng's hands, their value no less than the one he had just received. He was both amused and exasperated, teasing, "With all of you being so generous, how am I supposed to repay these favors in the future?"

Mu Meng smiled, his feigned serious expression making him seem even more mischievous: "Why would the three of us talk about personal relationships? Brother Yue is now the Emperor of the Demon Clan, his status has risen to a higher level, it's time for us to rely on him."

She blinked. "Besides, you have a greater favor to do Feng Xixue. Without your care for Sheng Sheng, her demon core and soul wouldn't be as stable as they are now. Don't refuse. He'll have good things to give you every year from now on."

Yue Liutian chuckled and waved his hand, "Alright, alright, you can make sense of anything. Don't just stand here, let's go inside and talk."

Mu Meng looked around and couldn't help but smile and praise, "Brother Yue, I didn't know you had such a talent for repairing palaces."

Yue Liutian was slightly taken aback, and subconsciously looked up to meet Mu Qingheng's gaze. Mu Qingheng was also looking at him calmly, his eyes peaceful and serene.

Mu Meng knew something was wrong from their expressions, and after a moment's thought, he tentatively asked, "Could it be that the layout here wasn't your work, Brother Yue?"

Yue Liutian loosely clenched his fist, coughed lightly to his lips, and smiled, "Yes, Mengmeng, you may not be familiar with the rules of the demon race. After I ascend the throne... I will begin to take concubines. We are different from the celestial race. The demon race has too many branches, and we need to balance all sides; moreover, the Holy Ancestor instructed that the descendants of the demon race's imperial lineage should not be too homogeneous. Therefore, after this birthday ceremony, I will first take in four concubines."

After speaking, Yue Liutian glanced around the room, his eyes showing neither much joy nor dislike, only a slight smile: "This is the work of one of them. She is clever and doesn't have many other hobbies, only liking to spend her time on this kind of thing. After all, the style of the demon clan's palace is indeed too dull, so changing its appearance is good. Since she likes it, I will let her do it."

Moreover, when he was the Crown Prince of the Celestial Clan, he was very close to Brother Yue and knew much more about the Demon Clan than I did. He should have been able to figure out what was going on here at a glance.

Four, they actually wanted to take in four concubines at the same time.

Everyone has different opinions, and if it were just her own perspective, she would still feel somewhat... unhappy.

As if seeing Mu Meng's dilemma, Yue Liutian laughed and said, "Hey Mengmeng, this is a good thing. You should show some joy on your face."

He was carefree and straightforward, always speaking his mind directly. After teasing Mu Meng, he turned to look at Mu Qingheng. However, in his dark, calm, and gentle eyes, he could no longer make the same kind of joke.

After a moment of silence, he smiled and sighed, "Qingheng, you are indeed insightful about the ways of the world. Now that things have come to this point, I have to admire your foresight in the past."

Although the words were spoken in a veiled way, he believed that Mu Qingheng would understand. He had once been devoted to Mengmeng, and was full of confidence that he could give her happiness in the future. But looking back now, he realized how ridiculous his thoughts were back then.

He was too young back then.

As the son of a demon, he is not as insightful as outsiders.

No wonder Mu Qingheng was unwilling to hand his sister over to him; he was indeed unsuitable as a good match for Mengmeng in many ways. Even now, as the Demon Emperor, at the very top of power, he still has to make decisions against his will in many situations.

He married four women in one go, each with their own unique beauty, but he didn't truly love any of them.

However, he was different from the King of the East Sea. The King of the East Sea's clan was simple and could command a large following. If he wanted to break away from the demon race and escape all these constraints to bring happiness to Mengmeng, that would be wishful thinking and a pipe dream.

The demon race was too large, and he was too small. He did not have the ability to gamble on this adventure with almost no chance of winning.

The beautiful dreams of youth have ultimately become nothing more than empty illusions.

But while he couldn't do it, someone else could.

Whether it's talent, ability, or fate, in any aspect, he could never even come close to Mu Qingheng's level in his entire life.

As for Mu Qingheng, even though he is not the son of the Heavenly Emperor and is all alone, he does not need to bow down to any realm. He always has a confidence that he does not have.

Yue Liutian raised an eyebrow and smiled at Mu Meng, who promptly finished his sentence: "Yes! Thank you for your hard work, Brother Yue."

“No trouble at all…” he chuckled softly, “It’s my pleasure.”

On her wedding night, Mengmeng received a gift and blessings from him personally. To him, this was the greatest fortune of his life, and he asked for nothing more.

...

Today, the two of them stayed in the demon clan's quarters. Yue Liutian arranged two adjacent courtyards for them. However, seeing that it was not yet dark, Mu Qingheng was in a hurry to return to his own courtyard for some reason.

His complexion wasn't good during the day, but it looked even worse now. Mu Meng blinked, somewhat uneasy, "Brother, why do you keep trying to hide? Is the Nine Poisons Bone-Eating Technique about to flare up again?"

He had an attack before, and she had used her spiritual power to suppress it for him, but the effect was not very noticeable, better than nothing. Although he didn't utter a sound, his pale face and cold sweat on his forehead showed how unbearable the pain was.

"Of course not..." Mu Qingheng smiled gently and said softly, "Silly girl, this is the Demon Clan. Do you think it's still the Celestial Clan or Yunze Realm where we can be indulged at will? How can we wait until it's completely dark before leaving?"

Although there was nothing wrong with what he said, Mu Meng still had some doubts: "Really? Is it just because of this? If the poison in your body is about to take effect, you must not hide it from me. I must stay by your side to accompany you."

Her voice was soft and gentle; even though he was perfectly fine, she already felt sorry for him.

Mu Qingheng could tell from the story that her heart softened even more: "Really, it's not Nine Poisons Devouring Bone."

He only came out after coaxing Mu Meng. The evening breeze blew through his long, black hair that reached his waist, and the falling strands exuded a unique tenderness.

Mu Qingheng turned around and glanced back, his brows furrowing slightly with a worried expression.

It is definitely not the Nine Poisons Devouring Bones.

It seemed like a sign that the Soul Shattering Dream was about to take effect.

A note from the author:

I got so sleepy after writing only half of this chapter, so I'll post it now, my darlings. I'll try to finish earlier tomorrow...