"This isn't about three thousand spirit stones. This is about honor!"

Gu Yuan stroked his chin, when suddenly a flash of inspiration struck him—he knew where to go!

The moment the white piece hit the board—"Oh no! The sky is falling!"

Gu Yuan's hand trembled, he made a mistake, and the whole game was lost—

Gu Yuan: ...

Elder Luo rushed in, shouting, "Dean, something terrible has happened!"

"Luo Hao! Are you out of your mind?" Gu Yuan said irritably. They were so close to winning! It was a game they were guaranteed to win!

"Jun, Jun Qing, you've signed the life-and-death contract and entered the forbidden zone!" Elder Luo arrived just in time, breathless.

"It's just a restricted area... wait!"

Gu Yuan suddenly looked at Elder Luo: "You mean that girl signed a life-and-death contract and entered the forbidden area?"

"No, that's right!" Elder Luo nodded.

"Jun Qing?"

"good."

Gu Yuan looked at Jing Xuan: "Old man, are there any people with the same name this year?"

That brat is way too audacious! Normally, freshmen need to develop for a while before venturing into the forbidden zone for trials!

But this girl ran into the restricted area on her second day of school?

Who gave her the courage?

Seeing that Jing Xuan's surprise quickly faded before he returned to his normal demeanor, Gu Yuan frowned deeply.

"This girl won't die, she's got a lot of luck."

Jingxuan yawned. "It's getting late, time to sleep."

Jingxuan remained as calm as he could possibly be.

Because he knew Jun Liuyue's cultivation level.

But Gu Yuan didn't know that. All he knew was that for a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl to barge in without the protection of an elder was no different from suicide.

Moreover, no one has entered the restricted area for more than half a year, and the demons sealed inside are at their strongest.

Within half an hour, it will be torn to shreds.

"How about I go and bring the person out?" Elder Luo said, forcing himself to speak. Even he felt a chill run down his spine at the thought of the demons in the forbidden area.

This girl is truly fearless—like a newborn calf unafraid of a tiger.

"Have you forgotten the academy's rules?"

Jingxuan slowly sipped a cup of tea.

He showed no sign of impatience whatsoever.

Disciples who sign a life-or-death pact to enter the forbidden zone have their fate determined by heaven! The elders of the academy are not allowed to interfere.

"Old Gu, how about we make a bet?" Elder Jingxuan said with a smile.

"A bet? What kind of bet?"

"If this girl comes out of the forbidden area unharmed, you lose; otherwise, I lose. The stake is one million spirit stones. How about it?"

"At a time like this, you still have the mind to joke around."

"This is no joke, it's my confidence in Jun!"

Without some skill, how could one make the Tower of Asking Heaven submit and acknowledge its master?

He trusted his judgment and also believed in the girl's abilities.

"No betting." Gu Yuan shook his head; he didn't want to gamble with this girl's life.

"We'll see in seven days. Don't worry, this girl will definitely not let us down." Jing Xuan patted Gu Yuan on the shoulder.

However, this girl will need to be given a good scolding when she comes out.

Even if you have the strength to back you up, you can't play like this!

——

"Perhaps, perhaps Madam recognized you, Your Majesty? So she did it on purpose?" Han Ya broke out in a cold sweat. It was terrifying that His Majesty's jealousy had been exposed!

Upon hearing this, Yin Ming's expression softened slightly as he recalled the girl's reactions before and after.

It's not impossible!

"Is my disguise really that bad?"

Crow: ...

Your eyes are practically glued to Madam.

With such a burning gaze, it would be difficult for the lady not to notice, wouldn't it?

"This shows that Madam still cares about His Majesty! That's why she can recognize him at a glance even though his appearance has changed!" Han Ya thought he was a genius.

She's incredibly quick-witted.

"You're right."

Yin Ming nodded. He had never experienced love before and had no idea what Yueyue was thinking. It seemed that he still needed to practice more.

He left in such a hurry, I wonder if Xiaoyue is angry? Thinking of this, Yin Ming disappeared from the spot.

When the crow raised its head, its master had already disappeared.

"Your Excellency?"

The crow looked around. The Venerable One's aura had already faded away. This man in love... he's so easy to coax!

Meanwhile, Yin Ming arrived at Liu Yue's residence and found it empty.

A faint breath remained in the room.

But this aura did not originate from Xiaoyue'er, but from the demon race.

"Demon race?" Yin Ming frowned. There was no demon race on the Canglan Continent.

That means that some demons have secretly come to Canglan from the upper realm.

Thinking of this, Yin Ming's aura became as cold as winter.

=====

Achoo, achoo. At this moment, Tian Wan'er sneezed several times.

A chill ran up from the soles of my feet, and I couldn't help but shiver.

"Why do I suddenly have a bad feeling?" Tian Wan'er muttered.

"Princess, the Lord of the Domain summons you to the main hall."

A maid's voice rang out from outside the door.

"W-what happened?" Tian Wan'er frowned.

"This servant does not know either, but the Domain Lord's expression seems to be very bad."

The maid told the truth.

Inside the Demon Palace.

"You brat, where have you been these past few days?"

Before Tian Wan'er even entered the hall, the Demon Lord's voice, filled with disappointment and frustration, rang out.

"I... I've been in seclusion cultivating." Tian Wan'er felt a pang of guilt. Could it be that her father had discovered her secret trip to Canglan?

That damned sorcerer actually dared to tip us off!

"You're lying to your father," the Demon Lord said irritably. "Did you run off to a lower continent?"

"..."

Tian Wan'er stepped forward with an embarrassed smile, gently swaying the Demon Lord's wide sleeves: "Father, what are you saying? I wouldn't dare, I'd be struck dead by heavenly lightning! Your daughter is so timid, I wouldn't dare to do something so reckless."

"Heh." The Demon Lord sneered, "The sorcerer beside you has already been thrown into the Abyss by me. What other excuses do you have? Say them all."

Tian Wan'er: ……

"I...I didn't do anything! I was just curious about what the lower realm was like, that's why I went there, I really didn't do anything."

"Then do you dare to swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao?" The Demon Lord saw through his daughter's little scheme at a glance.

"..." A vow to Heaven? That might get you struck by lightning—

"Father."

"Tell me, what are you going to Canglan for?"

"The Demon Lord said coldly."

"If you conceal even half a word, I will throw you into the Abyss for trials."

"Father, I am your own daughter." Tian Wan'er was anxious. What kind of place was the Abyss? If she went in with her delicate skin, wouldn't she just become nourishment for nothing?

"Alright, I'll tell you." Tian Wan'er's face fell. "Your Excellency went to Canglan for training and fell in love with a woman from the lower realm. I..."

"What?!" Before Tian Wan'er could finish speaking, the Demon Lord's voice suddenly rose, "Are you sure? Is this true?"