"Have you said enough?" Yun Qi gently turned the sandalwood prayer beads with her slender hand.

"We're having a chat, what's it to you, kid?" The demonic cultivators turned around, intending to teach this arrogant brat a lesson.

“Demon, Demon Lord.” One of the demon cultivators recognized the Demon Lord, his legs went weak, and he knelt on the ground.

"Demon Lord, spare us! We were just joking."

"Yes, it was just a joke. Demon Lord, please don't hold a grudge against us roughnecks."

Several demonic cultivators believed that the Demon Lord had always been gentle and even cowardly; otherwise, he wouldn't have abandoned his male dignity to marry a woman in order to curry favor with Li Muge.

I certainly won't hold it against them.

"Just kidding." Yun Qi paused, his hand moving the prayer beads. "Unfortunately, I don't like jokes."

The demonic cultivators exchanged bewildered glances, each displaying a look of terror.

A black mist emanated from their necks.

Before he could even utter a cry for help, his neck was suddenly broken.

He knelt on the ground, his head drooping.

Yun Qi left calmly, as if he had just killed a few beasts rather than a human, with a lazy and carefree demeanor.

When Yun Qi heard his master mention the Three Realms, he looked up, a sinister smile playing on his lips. He realized that the Three Realms no longer needed to save all living beings, nor did they have any reason to exist.

Merit and virtue.

What is there to be worth in the Three Realms?

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After Li Muge returned to the City of Extreme Evil, the desolate environment gave her a strange feeling of returning to her hometown.

The only downside is that Evil City is somewhat detached from the Demon Realm, though it does have a sun.

But water was scarce and the weather was unbearably hot.

Living here are all exiled demonic cultivators, extremely vicious. Managing this group of demonic cultivators who are always plotting to kill her is a difficult task.

It is also an extremely tricky matter.

“Guardian, these exiled demonic cultivators are rioting again and are no longer properly mining ore.”

Niu Zhan hurriedly came to report.

"What's the panic?" Li Muge said calmly. "Tell them that if they can collect five tons of ore for me within seven days, I will make this Evil City rain heavily."

“Rain, Protector, you’re not joking. We’ve been in this city for so long and haven’t seen a single drop of rain. And this godforsaken place is unbearably hot.”

"It is a despised place in the Three Realms. If you cannot do what you are told when it rains, I fear..."

Niu Zhan's eyes conveyed his meaning.

If those demonic cultivators were to riot, it probably wouldn't be so easy to suppress them.

"What's the big deal? Since I promised, do you think I wouldn't do it? Besides, when have I ever broken my promise to you?"

“You are a protector. Before the expedition, you clearly said that you would kill the Demon Lord, take his place, and then live a life of luxury in the Demon Palace with your brothers.”

"And what happened? The position of Demon Lord was within your grasp, but you gave it up and returned to this desolate city where even birds wouldn't bother to defecate."

Niu Zhan said in a muffled voice, looking somewhat indignant, and sighed as he spoke.

Li Muge sat on the stool, her body almost petrified.

Oh no.

I almost forgot about this.

"Well, this..." Li Muge met Niu Zhan's resentful gaze and chuckled awkwardly.

“Niu Zhan, don’t be so stubborn. The reason why I don’t care about the position of Demon Lord is because I have my own reasons.”

"What are you considering, Protector? I knew you had a grand plan. When will we return to the Demon Palace and slaughter those who do not submit to you?"

"Let's fight our way back to the Demon Palace." Li Muge lowered his eyes slightly. "Well, Niu Zhan, it's mainly because I, the Protector, invited a master to examine you."

"The location of that Demon Palace is not good in terms of feng shui."

“Feng shui.” Niu Zhan’s horns had grown back a little, and he scratched his head in confusion.

There are probably a hundred thousand "whys" in my mind.

One's own protectors should not be thinking about how to unify the demon realm right now.

To become the supreme ruler of the demon realm.

Instead, they talked about feng shui.

Li Muge rested his chin on his hand: "Niu Zhan, that's why I always say that you have a brain and need to think."

"Think about it, in the Demon Palace, how many Demon Lords who have died since ancient times have had a good ending, right?"

"This is all a matter of feng shui. The feng shui location of that Demon Palace is not very good. Becoming the Demon Lord will bring great misfortune."

“But…” Niu Zhan muttered, “The feng shui here isn’t very good either.”

“Hmm, this…” Li Muge walked down the steps and patted Niu Zhan’s shoulder heavily.

"Niu Zhan, a good life is always something we have to create ourselves,"

"Do you have the confidence to transform our Extreme Evil City into the best place for development in the Demon Realm?" Li Muge coaxed patiently.

“At that time, Niu Zhan, we’ll stay in the City of Extreme Evil and live a life of luxury and comfort.”

"Yes." Niu Zhan was as excited as if he had been injected with chicken blood. He knew that the Dharma Protector had great wisdom.

Once the environment of the Evil City is changed, the Guardian will definitely declare himself king.

"Guardian, I will go and convey your message right now. Tell those exiled demonic cultivators to mine five tons of ore. If they don't, I will chop off their hands one by one."

"It is everyone's responsibility to change the environment of Evil City."

"Yes, that's right, Niu Zhan. I was right about you. Go now, you have a lot of potential."

"Yes, ma'am."

After Niu Zhan left, Li Muge pondered where to find a water source for the City of Extreme Evil, especially since she would be going to the human world again in a few days.

A paper crane flew to Li Muge's shoulder.

When Li Muge opened the message, she saw that Hua Qingqing was pleading for help; the Empress had already taken action.

"Well, this old woman has finally lost her temper."

"What's the point of letting them die? I've suffered enough torture, but they haven't had enough yet."

Li Muge's smile widened as she looked at the ring in her hand and spoke in the empty hall, as if talking to herself.

Hua Qingqing was dressed in fine silks and satins. She was no longer the same person she used to be, but she still couldn't help feeling worried.

The Heavenly Emperor favored her because of her beautiful face.

But she was all alone in the celestial realm. If the Heavenly Empress were to attack her, she might not even have a chance to fight back.

not to mention…

Hua Qingqing touched her stomach.

No one knows better than herself that she could never have children.

There are gains and losses.

When the Dharma Protector decided to send her to approach the Heavenly Emperor.

They made her drink a drug that would prevent her from having children, so she couldn't possibly get pregnant.

The protector's order was for her to fake a pregnancy.

But where should the children come from?

Once the heavens invited a celestial physician with extremely high magical skills to examine her pulse.

So, is there any chance of saving my life?

"What are you worried about?" Li Muge appeared out of nowhere, leaning comfortably against the chaise lounge.

Hua Qingqing's eyes lit up when she saw the protector, and she bowed slightly: "Your subordinate greets the protector. Protector, you've finally arrived."