Chapter 9

Leng Huai glanced at Mo Xiaoxin, his gaze sharp as a scimitar. He didn't answer Mo Xiaoxin's question, but looked at several important guests not far away, his voice commanding and unquestionable: "Come over here and fend off the drinks for me."

Mo Xiaoxin whispered to herself, "Looks like he's got quite a few suitors. What a womanizer."

Mo Xiaoxin's voice was soft, but it reached Leng Huai's ears. His face darkened, and he turned around: "What are you still dawdling about?"

"They're here, they're here."

She's both a womanizer and a pervert.

While Leng Huai was surrounded by a group of guests, Mo Xiaoxin finally found a chance to escape.

She slumped down on the bluestone steps, the smell of alcohol churning in her throat mingling with the fragrance of locust blossoms in the night breeze, her senses softened by the intoxication.

Only when she smelled the fresh air did she feel alive.

This despicable man made her drink so much alcohol. Does he think she's a walking alcohol barrel?

When you look up at the night sky, all the stars seem to be spinning around.

In a daze, I seemed to hear two women talking in the woods.

Mo Xiaoxin didn't want to pry into other people's gossip, but when she vaguely heard the name Ye Songlan, her curiosity made her stop in her tracks and her mind clear up.

She crouched furtively behind a large rock, straining her ears to listen intently to any sounds coming from that direction.

"Ye Songlan just came by. Seeing that her beloved has gotten married, she must be very sad."

"The Demon Lord is really something. Miss Ye once saved him, yet he is still so indifferent to her."

"Indeed, his attitude towards her just now was truly heartless. Back then, Miss Ye spent seven days and seven nights saving his life, she was truly devoted to the Demon Lord. It's said that she saved him in a very intimate way, the whole Demon Realm knows about it. Everyone thought he would marry her, but..."

"But when has our Demon Lord ever shown any affection for a woman? He's a cold-blooded block of ice, capable of freezing others to death without a second thought."

"Shh, keep your voice down, or we'll be dead if the Demon Lord hears us."

Mo Xiaoxin's heart was in turmoil. She never expected Leng Huai to be such a scumbag. Ye Songlan had given him the most precious thing, and he still bullied him like this!

Originally, Ye Songlan's attitude towards her was bad, and she didn't like her, but now it seems that Ye Songlan is also a pitiful person who has been betrayed by love.

In truth, she was the one who broke up someone else's relationship.

Mo Xiaoxin sighed, feeling deeply guilty.

The two women talked and walked closer together. To avoid being seen, she quickly hid in a room.

The room was filled with boxes.

She then remembered that these boxes were all dowry items that her parents had sent from afar.

Looking at the ten large boxes of dowry, she thought to herself that she was finally rich.

She stroked the box, admiring it and eager to see what was inside.

Gold and silver jewelry, pearl jewelry, and dazzling gemstones are on display, along with jade, agate, and coral.

What she cherished most was the last box, filled with gleaming gold notes that circulated throughout the six realms.

As the boxes were opened one by one, Mo Xiaoxin's eyes welled up with tears. These dowry items were arranged neatly, perhaps they had been prepared for her a long time ago.

Thinking of her parents in her past life filled her with sorrow. Her parents loved her dearly from a young age; she was their only child. Although they weren't wealthy, they showered her with love. They gave her the best within their means; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they were spiritually rich.

From as far back as she can remember, her mother would take out a bank card and say it was to be saved as her dowry, so that she could hold her head high in her husband's family and not be looked down upon.

At the time, she cheerfully said, "Why get married? I want to be my parents' little cotton-padded jacket for life."

But she died suddenly from overwork before her wedding day arrived.

She remained single until her death.

Unexpectedly, after arriving in this strange world, my parents actually fulfilled the promise they made in my previous life.

Footsteps came from outside the door. Leng Huai saw Mo Xiaoxin looking heartbroken and lost in thought, but he didn't react at all. He had no parents since he was a child, so he couldn't understand Mo Xiaoxin's reaction.

He glanced at the pile of boxes on the ground and a smile appeared on his lips: "I didn't expect your Southern Demon Realm to be so wealthy."

Mo Xiaoxin was so heartbroken that she didn't notice when Leng Huai came in. Startled, she quickly turned away to wipe away her tears: "Why are you here?"

Leng Huai: "You think I wouldn't know you were hiding here? Come out with me."

Mo Xiaoxin shook her head: "I don't want to drink anymore."

"Are you suggesting I drink it?" Leng Huai's tone left no room for argument, as if everything was Mo Xiaoxin's fault.

Mo Xiaoxin looked at Leng Huai incredulously. Come on, this was supposed to be your drink! When did it become your responsibility?

Perhaps Mo Xiaoxin's reaction was too intense, Leng Huai hesitated for a moment, then added, "Now that you are my wife, if your husband cannot drink, shouldn't your wife drink for him?"

"You can't drink alcohol? Are you allergic to alcohol?"

Leng Huai turned his head away, pursed his lips, and looked somewhat unwilling. After a moment, he nodded slightly and said in a low voice, "I'll drink one drop."

Mo Xiaoxin was even more surprised. Really? The dignified Demon Lord can't drink alcohol?

Perhaps sensing the fleeting disdain in Mo Xiaoxin's eyes, Leng Huai's unease vanished instantly. His expression hardened, and he stared directly at Mo Xiaoxin, saying solemnly, "I absolutely cannot let anyone else know about this, so you have to help me."

Mo Xiaoxin raised her eyebrows slightly, a sly glint in her eyes, and said with a half-smile, "Oh? Did I hear that right? The Demon Lord, who fears neither heaven nor earth, is actually afraid of drinking? It's not impossible for me to help you, but you have to agree to one condition."

Leng Huai's expression froze for a moment, then returned to its coldness. He said in a muffled voice, "Stop joking! But the people who came to the Demon Realm today are of great importance to me. Fine, I'll agree to your terms as long as they're not excessive."

"good."

Mo Xiaoxin's smile faded, and her expression turned serious. She said, "In front of the servants of the Demon Palace, you must treat me with courtesy and respect my opinions, just as you would your distinguished guests. Let them know that I am not an insignificant person."

"You mean, remove the proton status?"

"That's right."

Leng Huai's eyes flashed with suspicion as he looked Mo Xiaoxin up and down before slowly saying, "Your request seems simple, but could you be hiding some other motive? Fine, as long as you don't cause me any trouble, I'll agree for now. But if you have any ill intentions, I will not let you off easily."

What ulterior motive could she possibly have?

Mo Xiaoxin's eyebrows furrowed, her face showing displeasure. "I only want a respectable status in the Demon Palace to avoid being bullied by others. What ulterior motives could I possibly have? If you suspect me like this, then let's not mention this condition."

Having said that, she made a move to turn and leave, secretly annoyed by Leng Huai's suspicious nature.

Even as they approached the door, Leng Huai made no attempt to stop her.

No way, that's so stingy?

Can't you even meet this simple requirement?

She simply wanted to move freely in and out of the Demon Realm and was worried that the Demon Realm's guardians' magic might harm her.

"In that case, these dowries belong to the Demon Realm."

Mo Xiaoxin waited for a long time but didn't receive a single word of farewell. Instead, she was met with a series of inexplicable and baffling words that sounded like the logic of a robber.

"What did you say?" Mo Xiaoxin turned around and looked at Leng Huai in disbelief.

“Now that you’ve married into this world, you should do your part for the Demon Realm. The Demon Realm is under construction and needs money.” His tone was completely serious, as if the money was rightfully his.

This man actually withheld the dowry his parents sent without any mercy!

"I'll drink! I'll drink!" Mo Xiaoxin was heartbroken.

Father, Mother, please come back quickly! Your daughter needs money.

"It's too late." Leng Huai's lips curled into a smile.

Leng Huai raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes cold and unquestionable, and his thin lips parted slightly: "I can agree to your conditions, the dowry will be confiscated."

After he finished speaking, he suddenly waved his hand in the air, and a sharp palm wind came whistling through the air.

In an instant, all ten enormous dowry chests vanished.

Immediately afterward, Leng Huai strode away without looking back.

He left Mo Xiaoxin with only a resolute back view, leaving her speechless in astonishment.

Good heavens, are you blind? This man is so wicked, can't you please take him away?!

*

In the dead of night, Mo Xiaoxin finally faced the moment she least wanted to confront.

Thinking back to the ceremony just now, the bastard made her help him fend off the drinks, and he was so busy today that he didn't even have a bite to eat. If it weren't for the powerful pills Mu Xiaoxiao gave her, she would have been drunk and unconscious long ago.

Ignoring the scoundrel and the guests, she secretly returned alone to her festive red bedroom.

The table was laden with a large spread of food, which Mu Xiaoxiao had specially prepared for the two of them. There was also a pot of wine and two cups on the table. Mo Xiaoxin found these things a bit of an eyesore; she had already drunk too much wine today and didn't want to see any more of it.

Before leaving today, she specifically instructed Mu Xiaoxiao to add salt, otherwise she wouldn't be able to eat it.

Mu Xiaoxiao patted her chest and said it was no problem.

She put the wine aside, tasted a bite of the dish, and thought, "Mmm, it's salty, delicious." Then she started to eat heartily.

As expected of food prepared by Mu Xiaoxiao, it's so delicious.

She was only halfway through her meal when she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her abdomen and a burning sensation in her throat, causing her to vomit a mouthful of blood.

The food was poisoned!

In astonishment, Mo Xiaoxin fainted. When she opened her eyes, she was already in a white, misty space.

She vaguely recalled what had just happened.

She died again!

But this time, her death was shrouded in mystery.

The food was cooked by Mu Xiaoxiao, but Mu Xiaoxiao wouldn't poison her; there's only one possibility.

Someone wants to use her tiny hands to kill her!

No, it's them!

Perhaps that person's target is Demon Lord Leng Huai.

A chill ran down Mo Xiaoxin's spine.

Who is so bold as to take advantage of the chaos and plot against the Demon Lord of the Demon Realm during his honeymoon?

[System notification: One million has been deducted.]

Hearing the system's voice, Mo Xiaoxin's heart broke again.

Her money!!! Her million!!!

She would never forgive the person who poisoned her!

Press the revive button.

Looking at the large table of dishes, Mo Xiaoxin rubbed her rumbling stomach and swallowed hard before she could barely resist touching her chopsticks.

She suddenly remembered that she had secretly hidden two candies in the main hall. She quickly took them out and put them in her mouth. The sweetness spread in her mouth, but doubt was planted in her heart.

The thought that the person who poisoned her might be watching her from outside the room right now set off alarm bells in her mind.

A series of heavy footsteps approached, and Mo Xiaoxin's heart pounded. She stared intently at the door, ready to defend herself at any moment.

The door opened, and Leng Huai entered.

Leng Huai seemed to have been in a crowded, enclosed space for too long. His face was slightly red due to lack of oxygen, and that redness made his usually serious face look somewhat cute.

Seeing Mo Xiaoxin's wary expression, like a little rabbit, Leng Huai assumed she was just putting on an act.

“There’s no one here anymore, so there’s no need to put on an act anymore,” Leng Huai said in a low voice.