Everyone's hearts skipped a beat, and they all looked at Zu An, only then remembering that he also had the identity of the regent of the demon race.

Previously, everyone thought his title was just a mascot. They wondered what had gotten into that little demon queen, or perhaps she was lusting after his male beauty.

Having witnessed firsthand Zuan's high level of cultivation during this period, he felt it was only natural for him to become the regent of the human race. Recalling his position in the demon race, it was clear that he also wielded enormous influence.

Zuan nodded: "With external enemies at hand, the conflict between the human and demon races should indeed be put aside for the time being, and we should join forces to fight against the demons outside. I will find an opportunity to communicate with the demon race. Objectively speaking, they have paid too much blood and lives in the years to suppress the demons in the sealed land. Our world can live a peaceful life thanks to them."

If someone had said this in the past, it would have been suspected of being collusion with the demon race, but given his current status and the current situation, he doesn't need to worry about anything.

The others chuckled awkwardly; after so many years of being enemies with the demon race, they didn't know how to respond to such a comment.

Only Liu Ning nodded: "The Regent is right. I have long admired the Little Demon Queen, and we have similar backgrounds and experiences. Why don't we take this opportunity to meet and discuss the issue of cooperation between our two races?"

Hearing this, Bi Qi raised an eyebrow. Liu Ning was speaking like the helmsman of an empire, even though Linglong was clearly the empress.

However, the little demon queen opposite him was also an empress dowager who had just lost her husband, and her status was indeed more similar to Liu Ning's, so he couldn't say anything.

Zuan felt a chill run down his spine. He wondered what these two women would talk about when they met, and he couldn't imagine what kind of chaotic scene it would be if they found out about their relationship with him.

However, the other party's request was reasonable, so Zu'an had no choice but to bite the bullet and reply, "Alright, I will convey Your Majesty's opinion to them."

“Oh, right, there’s something else I almost forgot. Those Heart-Eating Spiders can control corpses as puppets. I wonder how many of them are currently infiltrating human society. So we need to step up our investigation.” Zuan’s gaze swept over everyone. “I suggest we start by investigating the highest levels of the Empire. If any of you are being controlled by a Heart-Eating Spider, the danger you pose is far greater than that of an ordinary person.”

Pei Zheng, Bi Qi, and the others' expressions changed: "How could we possibly be parasitized!"

At this moment, Ji Dengtu chuckled and said, "How is it impossible? The Heart-Eating Demon Spider is impossible to defend against. Although you all have high cultivation levels, you did not know that such a monster existed before, so it is not surprising that you were ambushed."

At this point, Liu Ning nodded: "What you said makes sense, but how do we determine whether a person is normal or being parasitized?"

“You’ll have to ask him. He’s the only one who’s ever examined someone who’s been parasitized by the Heart-Eating Spider.” Ji Dengtu pointed to Zu An standing to the side.

Zuan replied, "Actually, it's easy to tell. Just touch the other person's body and let your aura penetrate their body to tell whether they are a living person or whether their heart has been replaced by a spider."

Pei Zheng gave him a meaningful look: "This requirement is not simple. Every cultivator's cultivation level is their greatest secret. If you let someone else's aura enter your body, not only will your trump card be exposed, but if the other party has bad intentions and takes the opportunity to hurt you, you will have no power to resist at all."

Zu An frowned slightly. This was indeed a problem. He could naturally probe the aura within someone's body silently, but he couldn't possibly probe everyone. He had to leave it to his subordinates.

If such concerns arise, the inspection activities will be difficult to carry out.

At this moment, Yan Xiangu spoke up: "This problem is easy to solve. The doctors from the academy can handle it. They only need to check the heart and qi. The vital energy entering the other person's body can be minimized so as not to cause any harm to others."

Liu Ning looked at Ji Dengtu: "Doctor Ji, is that so?"

The others all turned their attention to Ji Dengtu, clearly indicating that these top nobles in the capital were aware of the relationship between Ji Dengtu and the old chief priest.

“That’s true, but I don’t have that much time…” Ji Dengtu said with some difficulty.

Liu Ning interrupted him directly: "That's perfect. The academy has always had a good reputation, and cultivators in the world should be willing to trust you. Next, Master Yan and Doctor Ji should work together to formulate a set of rules as soon as possible."

Although the academy's headmaster was Zu An, given their relationship, she didn't expect that her "overstepping her bounds" would cause him any dissatisfaction.

“Okay.” Yan Xiangu nodded.

Ji Dengtu panicked: "But I..."

At this moment, Yan Xiangu glanced at him and said, "Second Junior Brother, now that our teacher has passed away and the world has been invaded by demons, you should also shoulder your own responsibilities."

Ji Dengtu was carefree and irresponsible towards everyone, but he was somewhat afraid of this senior brother. Upon hearing this, he could only hang his head and sigh dejectedly: "Oh."

At this moment, Liu Ning smiled with satisfaction: "Then I'll trouble Doctor Ji to examine the people present first."

Ji Dengtu rubbed his hands together, and a smile finally appeared on his face: "Then Your Highness shall begin."

The eunuch Lü, who had been standing silently to the side, immediately stepped forward to block him, staring at him with hostile eyes.

How could I let another man's dirty hands touch my goddess's skin?

Ji Dengtu was taken aback. At this moment, Liu Ning smiled slightly and said, "I believe that the Regent will not harm me, so let the Regent examine me."

As she spoke, she generously revealed a section of her fair wrist and presented it to Zu An.

Pei Zheng, standing to the side, pondered: "The Empress's move is probably to set an example and let us also have Zu An examine us. However, Zu An's cultivation is too high. If we let him examine us, wouldn't all the secrets of our own cultivation be completely exposed to him? That's absolutely unacceptable."

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