Chapter 111: Consider it an investment

Several figures ran and fled quickly, while not far from them, more demons came from all directions to surround and annihilate them.

The magical plants, the pebbles and puddles—everything around me turned into a gray, lingering shadow.

Faster, faster! Once we reach the Demon-Forbidden Zone of Zhongbai Mountain, these demons, unprepared for the cold, will certainly not dare to advance rashly!

This is their chance to escape!

Little did they know that when they discovered the direction they had fled, their pursuers tacitly slowed down, and even intentionally drove them towards the Zhongbai Mountains.

After all, there are quite a few other demons who want to run to the Forbidden Demon Zone of the End of the White Mountain, and there are already demons waiting there.

As soon as Su Yu descended the mountain, he saw a group of black-clad demons rushing towards him, with others flanking him from the side.

The male demon leader, his face contorted in a ferocious and disheveled state, saw someone in his way and immediately brandished his broadsword, shouting, "Get out of my way!"

With a head full of questions, Su Yu snatched the knife from him and beat the demon to a pulp.

Does he look like such an easy demon to provoke?

After beating the demon to the ground, Su Yu stuck the knife into the ground, looked around, and recognized the pursuers who were rapidly approaching.

Their clothing bore the Yuan family crest, along with other items, presumably members from other families who had been recruited by the Yuan family.

Reassured, he waved and said, "I'm just passing by, you can continue."

The young demons led by the Yuan family exchanged glances, not wanting to cause any more trouble, and opened a gap in the encirclement so that the unfamiliar demon could leave quickly.

Su Yu didn't delay and left immediately. She could still hear the unwilling shouts from the encirclement when she hadn't gone far.

"Wang An! Sun Qiang! And you all! How could you help the Yuan family against your own relatives!"

Perhaps because they were once from the same clan, he received a response.

"Actually... my third maternal great-uncle's fourth great-uncle's second aunt was an elder of the Yuan family. I am also considered a demon of the Yuan family, and the elder was willing to train me."

"I'm sorry, the Yuan family gave more."

Of course, the main reason was that their own elders, who had the ability to change the situation, were sealed away by a trick. Since they couldn't win and had connections and influence with the victors, why not quickly change sides and share some of the benefits of the unification of Baicheng?

They're not from the pure, loyal, and ruthless main faction, so they don't need to risk their lives for this.

The demon who was questioning seemed so angry he was about to vomit blood, but Su Yu had already sped away.

The top floor of the Guanyin Pavilion inside Baicheng.

Yuan Shengshuang was in her private room, settling accounts.

She held a pen in one hand and used an abacus in the other. Even Jingdian was woken up by her and not allowed to sleep. He lay on his back at the table with a sense of hopelessness, keeping her company and offering his furry belly to relieve her stress.

Other forces either submitted or were completely suppressed. Regardless of the outcome, the shops and properties taken over by the Yuan family were considerable. There were also issues such as resource allocation for the demons who joined the Yuan family. Yuan Shengshuang had been extremely busy ever since the plan began to take effect, spending all her time in the Guanlou doing accounting.

She has half the accounts; the elder in charge of finances in the Yuan family is calculating the other half.

"Knock knock—"

Just as Jingdian was feeling utterly hopeless, he suddenly flipped over and growled towards the window where the sound was coming from, his spirits high:

Yuan Shengshuang was briefly freed from the documents and abacus. She narrowed her eyes, flicked her finger to release demonic energy, and the window flew away with a bang.

Su Yu was seen crouching on the edge of the window.

He calmly raised his hand in greeting: "Miss Yuan, it's been a long time."

Why does Chief Su have such a strange habit of using the window when there's a door?

Yuan Shengshuang: ...Be patient, this is a partner.

"I remember that the pavilion had stairs."

“Oh, that,” Su Yu blinked, “is a bit too slow. I have other things to do after I finish looking for you.”

He felt it would be faster to go through the window.

“Alright,” Yuan Shengshuang took a deep breath, knowing why Su Yu had come to see her, and then flew the account book that she had basically calculated to him. “Your plan was very successful, and those business measures did increase revenue quite a bit. This is your share, and also the list of demons you bribed in other cities in the White Domain.”

"In two months at most, in White City, there will be no demon who will oppose me becoming the city lord."

Su Yu grabbed the ledger, flipped through it, and after confirming there were no problems, tossed it into her storage ring. Sitting by the window, she smiled and congratulated her, "Congratulations, Miss Yuan."

"However, I will be leaving White City soon. Demons will come looking for me in a few days, so I will trouble the Yuan family to help me seize White Domain."

Once he had confirmed Twelve's condition, he had to go to the spirit world; he didn't have time to stay any longer.

Although Lin Yi also belongs to the Ghost Market, she and her forces have clearly pledged their allegiance to him, and her cultivation level is not low, making her a suitable demon to act on his behalf.

Yuan Shengshuang stroked the downy hair on Jingdian's back: "Your magic?"

Just as Su Yu was about to nod, Yuan Shengshuang spoke up again: "Why go through all that trouble? Isn't the Yuan family enough to do things for you?"

Seeing that Su Yu seemed somewhat taken aback, she said leisurely, "Let's just consider it an investment in the future White Domain Demon King."

She didn't say that casually.

Upon meeting today, Chief Su's aura of pressure unconsciously intensified, at least a level higher than before.

Even if the Demon Lord wanted him, he couldn't possibly kill the Moon Demon who could foresee the future, unless the Moon Demon had an immense grudge against the Demon Lord.

But looking at the description on the wanted poster, she felt that the one with the deepest grudge was more like Chief Su's junior brother.

As long as Su Yu behaves herself, there shouldn't be any major problems.

Since he has this idea, as long as he can survive the Demon Lord, the possibility of becoming the Demon King is greater than dying halfway.

So why didn't the Yuan family place their bets in advance?

“Thank you for your trust, Miss Yuan,” Su Yu raised an eyebrow, not offended by the Yuan family’s scheming. “My subordinates are on their way, and I will tell them the good news later.”

The implication was that his subordinates would still act on his behalf, but in cooperation with the Yuan family.

Yuan Shengshuang gave a light snort: "Then so be it."

With that matter settled, Su Yu didn't linger any longer, cupped his hands slightly, and said, "Farewell."

After saying that, he leaned back and gracefully fell outwards.

He should go find his troublesome younger brother.

After leaving Baicheng, Su Yu used his divine sense to locate the jade pendant he had given to Feng Huaijin.

Fortunately, when he thought of adding some effects to the jade pendant, he added a location feature; otherwise, where would he have found the demon in this vast demon realm?

...Found it, in Lingye City, Nanyan Domain.

Why did you run so far?

Su Yu lowered her eyes and sent another message on the communication stone asking about his situation, but there was still no response.

He sighed, took out a small boat the size of a thumb from his storage ring in a magic-free area in the suburbs, and infused it with magic power. The small boat then expanded into a small flying boat.

Even if Feng Huaijin's current situation is safe, he still has to go and check to confirm.

He had a feeling that if this guy went to the spirit world without saying a word right after he came out of seclusion, he would definitely cause him a lot of trouble.