Chapter 100 Back to the Inn

"It's getting late, so I'll take my leave now." Su Yu said to Jing Dian, satisfied as she counted the various materials she had just received in her storage ring.

Jingdian was stretching lazily on the spot, stretching itself into a long strip on the boulder. It had just run around looking for scraps and was exhausted.

Hearing that Su Yu was preparing to leave, it looked up in surprise: "What do you mean by leaving? I'm not staying here."

"Okay, let's go together then."

Su Yu beckoned to it, and Jingdian understood, leaping onto his shoulder and settling down.

“I’ll go find my Xiaoshuang as soon as I get down the mountain,” Jingdian said frankly. “I’ve been running around for almost three days now, she must be so worried.”

Su Yu recalled that these past two days, that Miss Yuan had been making quite a fuss about finding her little darling, even going so far as to commission the Ghost Market.

“Oh, you didn’t know,” Jingdian said with a hint of pride, his tail wagging. “Xiaoshuang is the reincarnation of Xueling.”

When it first released its clone, the clone was still a dazed, low-level magical beast.

But its nose is so sensitive!

Having found the aura of Xue Ling's soul, its newly formed clone, acting solely on instinct, subconsciously went to confront Yuan Shengshuang at that time.

A few years later, after absorbing enough demonic energy from the outside world, the clone's mind became clear and it could communicate with the main body. Relying on the fact that Yuan Shengshuang of this life also indulged it, it openly followed the clone to the study to read those intelligence reports.

A while ago, it saw the news that the Xue family patriarch was going into seclusion, and that the Yuan family had a business deal with Xuejing City. It jumped around trying to pique Yuan Shengshuang's interest, so she brought it along.

Although it was unexpected that Old Ancestor Xue emerged from seclusion ahead of schedule, it's good that it got its revenge.

Now that its true form is free, it still wants to stay by Yuan Shengshuang's side.

When Little Frost grows up and becomes powerful, it will return to its own Snow Crystal Peak.

“Alright,” Su Yu said steadily as she walked. “Do you need my help to make contact?”

“Uh…no need,” Jingdian shrank back, a hint of unease flashing in her eyes, “I can go find her myself after I go down the mountain.”

It's hard to imagine how angry Xiaoshuang would be if she thought it had run away with another demon, or maybe she should just think it ran away to play on its own.

Xiaoshuang should just stay happy and doesn't need to get involved in her past life's affairs.

Su Yu didn't say anything about Jing Dian's choice. After leaving the mountain, they went their separate ways to find their own demons.

It was nearing evening, and Shu Yuanlan should be arriving soon.

As Su Yu entered the streets of Snow Crystal City, she pondered that the alchemists serving the Ghost Lord in the Ghost Market were top-notch. Once the medicinal herbs were delivered and the pills were refined, she could treat Twelve's poisoning and injuries by tomorrow night at the latest.

The street scenes flashed by, but a demon blocked the way.

Su Yu stopped, and there stood Feng Huaijin before her.

Feng Huaijin smiled affectionately at him and said casually, "I figured it was about time, so I came to pick up my brother."

I was touched, but to be honest, the boy's nervousness and lust for him were a little too obvious.

They weren't there to pick him up; they looked as if they were worried he would abandon them and run away.

...It's just that I haven't taken him out these past few days.

It seems he doesn't really believe Su Yu would give him the chance to pursue her, and he's worried that Su Yu's previous words were just a bluff.

Su Yu waved helplessly, "Come here."

Feng Huaijin's eyes lit up immediately, and he eagerly leaned over, bending down slightly so that his brother could pat his head.

A flick of the finger landed on my forehead.

"Ouch—" Feng Huaijin covered his forehead and looked at him reproachfully. "It hurts so much, brother. I'm still injured."

Su Yu chuckled, grabbed his sleeve, and pulled him along, continuing to walk forward.

He didn't use any force at all.

"Injured patients should rest in bed."

"Alright, go back now and behave yourself while you wait to get your injuries treated."

Su Yu genuinely missed the previous, relatively obedient Feng Huaijin, especially when compared to the current one.

No, what he misses most is Feng Twelve's childhood. Back then, Twelve only regarded him as his older brother and the eldest. What he misses is the beautiful time when they had a pure brotherly relationship.

Oh well, let it be.

He believed he could firmly reject Feng Huaijin, make him realize the cruelty of love, and help him establish a normal view of love.

Although Su Yu himself didn't know what a normal view of love was like, the only people he could refer to were his parents and the engaged couple Hua Minfang.

Back at the inn, the lobby was deserted. Because of the Xue family incident, not many demons were willing to go out at this time.

In the left corner of the hall, a female demon dressed in a blue dress sat at a table, facing the door, intently enjoying the food on the table, as if the food in front of her was the most exquisite delicacy in the world.

...This restaurant isn't that delicious, is it?

Su Yu paused for a moment, sensing the familiar demonic aura, before continuing to walk inside.

"Master Uncle has arrived, why didn't you tell us to go and greet him?"

Shu Yuanlan barely stopped her chopsticks from stuffing the meat into her mouth. The intense affection in her eyes for the meat quickly vanished, and she looked up and said, "We're already so familiar with each other, so don't worry about those rules that came from the spirit world. They're exhausting."

Indeed, the Ghost Market controls the dimensional rift between the two realms, and some other powerful forces also possess a few. Furthermore, the native customs of the Demon Realm are barbaric, and some of their rituals, such as apprenticeship ceremonies, were indeed learned from the Spirit Realm.

The main reason is that some powerful demons in the past felt that being respected by demons in this way was good and reflected their status. So, when the powerful demons gave their orders, these rules and etiquettes were passed down. However, they are more casual than those in the spirit world.

“Okay, Uncle-Master,” Su Yu smiled, and without a moment’s hesitation, pulled out a stool and sat down. “Would you like Uncle-Master to examine Twelve’s wounds again?”

"No need, your uncle knows nothing about alchemy," Shu Yuanlan shrugged, "but helping to expel demonic energy is no problem. When do we start?"

Su Yu said gently, "At the latest, it will be tomorrow night. Martial Uncle, you should rest first."

“Oh, okay, I’ll cooperate,” Shu Yuanlan agreed. She glanced at the dozen or so other diners remaining in the hall and then transmitted her voice:

Shu Yuanlan's cultivation has now entered the Tribulation Transcending stage. With her around, even if their whereabouts are discovered, their lives will be safe unless the few Tribulation Transcending disciples under the Demon Lord intervene.

Su Yu shook her head slightly, meaning she refused.

There was also the matter of having Feng Huaijin take over his old subordinates from his previous life.

They need to improve their strength as soon as possible, because having elders to look after them will never allow them to reach the limits of life and death.

Feng Huaijin needs to have the strength to become the Demon Lord, while Su Yu at least needs to have the strength to preserve himself when the plot realizes and corrects itself, and also needs to subtly disrupt the plot a bit.

As for the main wanted person standing behind Su Yu, Feng Huaijin, whose mind had not yet recovered, looked indifferent. After Su Yu let go of his sleeve and talked to Shu Yuanlan, he became the one pulling on Su Yu's sleeve from behind.

What does it matter if I'm a demon lord or a wanted criminal, is it more important than being close to my brother?

Shu Yuanlan raised an eyebrow slightly. These two kids are pretty bold, but...

The atmosphere seemed a bit off, especially with that second apprentice.