Chapter 221 My Beloved?

Much later.

Ming Cang stood by the window with his hands behind his back, watching the dejected figure stagger away, and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, "They're all fools..."

"Sect Leader... Is Xiao Feng alright?" the Grand Elder beside him asked worriedly.

"Since he personally promised, he will naturally do it. The rest is up to Xiaofeng himself."

"There's one more thing..."

Seeing that the Grand Elder hesitated to speak, Ming Cang frowned slightly and asked, "What is it?"

"I've noticed that Xiao Yue's demonic energy is getting stronger. The other day I tried to examine the demon-sealing seal on him, but he refused..."

"What do you want to say?" Ming Cang felt a sense of unease. He had rarely gone out lately and had become even more taciturn than before.

“I’m a little worried about that child. I’m afraid he’s been bewitched by that demon… and is practicing some evil techniques, or doing something else behind our backs.”

Upon hearing this, Mingcang clutched his chest and gasped, "Those brats, not one of them is easy to deal with... Where is he?!"

"I just checked, he's not in his room again tonight..."

"..."

On the street, a dark figure flashed past and quickly disappeared into the pavilion. Upon seeing this, everyone bowed and said, "Demon Lord!"

"Yes, please sit down." The Demon Lord sat upright in the main seat, looking at the people before him and asked, "Is the matter settled?"

Han Qiao said, "Yes, as you instructed, a suitable body has been found. When will you set off to return to the Demon Abyss?"

"Tsk, let's wait a bit longer. I still have some things to take care of."

He was actually worried too.

For some reason, Feng Yue suddenly became much more cunning and absolutely refused to return to the Demon Abyss. He could only go along with his wishes and try to persuade him after the competition was over.

Han Qiao frowned and said, "There's one more thing..."

"What's up?"

Han Qiao said, "In the desolate lands deep within the Demon Abyss, those sealed sects have indeed shown unusual activity, so we subordinates are quite worried, in case something happens..."

"Alright, I will return to the Demon Abyss as soon as possible. You may set off on your way back. If any major disturbances occur, be sure to send a message to report them."

"Yes, then we will return to the Demon Abyss and await the Demon Lord's return!"

"Okay, go down."

After everyone left, Feng Yue, inside his sea of ​​consciousness, asked curiously, "What... what is that Sealed Gate?"

During this period, the Demon Lord frequently possessed his body to talk about the Demon Clan, mentioning the "Sealed Gate" the most, as if he was very afraid of it.

"To be honest, I don't know the specifics either..."

"ah?"

Demon Lord: "It is only mentioned in the last will of the Demon Lords of the past that we must guard those sealed gates, otherwise the Demon Abyss will suffer a great calamity."

"Oh, I see..."

"So, after you finish the competition, you'd better take me back to the Demon Abyss as soon as possible, or I'll make sure you're not spared, you hear me?!"

"Oh, I see..."

Feng Yue hesitated for a moment and said, "But... you won't keep me there, will you?"

Why am I detaining you?

"You...you said...after you taught me demonic arts, you would take me back to the Demon Abyss to be your protector, right? I...I don't want to leave Peach Blossom Valley yet..."

Upon hearing this, the Demon Lord was stunned; he suddenly felt a strong urge to curse.

Could it be... that this is the reason he has always resisted going to the Abyss of Demons?

But those words were just casual remarks he made at the time; I never expected him to take them seriously!

The Demon Lord was furious and roared, "You coward! You want to be my protector? I'd be ashamed to even say it out loud!!"

"Oh, then what nonsense are you talking about... making me worry for nothing."

Demon Lord: "..."

All right.

He admitted it.

He was afraid that if the argument continued, he would be driven crazy by him sooner or later.

"Let's go, it's time to go back."

Having said that, the Demon Lord manipulated his body, transforming it into a phantom in the rainy night, and quickly rushed back to the inn where he was staying.

Suddenly, as they passed an inn, Feng Yue called out to him. The Demon Lord stopped and asked in confusion, "Boy, what's wrong with you now?"

"N-nothing... Let's go."

"So crazy..."

Just as the Demon Lord was about to turn and leave, he suddenly caught sight of a familiar figure inside the window, and a mocking smile appeared on his lips. "Oh, cowardly brat, if you want to see your sweetheart, just say so. What are you being so coy about?"

"No, I didn't..."

"Hehe, since it's late at night and everyone's asleep, do you want me to lend you a hand?"

Feng Yue panicked upon hearing this, "You, you mustn't do anything reckless! If you keep acting up, I won't take you back to the Demon Abyss..."

"You brat...you dare threaten me, huh?"

"senior……"

Feng Yue couldn't help but glance into the room, where he saw Qing Yu with her long hair flowing down to her waist, looking like she was about to go to bed.

Before long, he closed the half-open window with a wave of his hand, and the figure he had been longing for disappeared from his sight.

"Tsk, you idiot, what are you still looking at? Let's go!"

The Demon Lord gave him a piece of his mind and then quietly continued his journey back to the inn.

Just as Feng Yue returned to the door, the Demon Lord's voice suddenly rang out: "Wait, someone's in your room!"

Who is it?

After a long while, the Demon Lord sensed for a moment and said, "Uh, it seems to be your master..."

"Why is he here?"

"How would I know... You'd better think of your excuse beforehand, or you'll have a hard time fooling me."

"Coco, what should I say?"

Upon hearing this, the Demon Lord looked speechless and said jokingly, "Or... you could say you went to pee, or that you went to see your sweetheart?"

"Come in!"

Suddenly, a sound from inside the room interrupted their conversation, leaving Feng Yue with no choice but to push the door open and enter.

"Master... Master, what brings you here?"

Ming Cang scrutinized him from head to toe. "Where did you go?"

Feng Yue stood properly and said in a low voice, "I felt stuffy... so I went out for a walk."

"Hmph, look at you. You've been picking your nails whenever you lied since you were little. You still think you can fool your teacher like this?"

"Speak quickly!" Ming Cang's face turned serious as he said, "Did the demon inside you force you to do something bad?"

Demon Lord: "..."

"N-nothing..."

Seeing the doubt on his face, clearly indicating disbelief, Feng Yue lowered his head and whispered, "I...I went to see my sweetheart..."

"My beloved?!"

Ming Cang's face was full of surprise. Seeing his shy appearance, she coughed lightly and asked, "Um... which fairy is she?"

"No, no...he is a man..."

"ah?!"

Mingcang felt like crying. Why were all the "daughters-in-law" in his family men?

"Um, who is that? Let Master take a look at him for you."

Feng Yue lowered his head dejectedly. "Master, please don't ask anymore. He... he wouldn't like someone like me..."

Upon hearing this, Mingcang was taken aback. It turned out that his disciple was in unrequited love.

Seeing that he seemed unwilling to talk, Mingcang did not press him further, gave him a few simple instructions, and then left.

At this moment, the Demon Lord chuckled, "You brat, you actually said that? You're teachable, hahaha!"

"I...I can't think of any other reason right now..."

"Alright, silly boy, you should practice your skills now, otherwise when I'm gone one day, I won't have time to teach you anymore."

"Oh, thank you for your trouble, senior."