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Huai Zusu took the initiative to grab Xiao Cha's arm, and without allowing him to refuse, he forcefully pulled him towards him and said, "I see this young man seems to be lost. Come with me, and don't let anyone with ill intentions lead you astray."

"Hehe, you should come with me." Shangguan Qing grabbed Xiao Cha's other sleeve and pulled him towards him again.

Xiao Cha was being tossed around like a toy by the two men. His expression turned extremely grim. He suppressed his anger and said, "Could you please care a little bit..."

"scare."

"I didn't keep an eye on him for a moment, how did my Pavilion Young Master become your man?"

Song Liubai appeared ten meters away at some point, holding a pumpkin pie wrapped in paper in his hand. The hot oil soaked the rough paper and stuck to his white knuckles.

The demonic patterns on his face that were revealed due to his possession were well hidden. Xiao Cha was almost fooled at a glance. Fortunately, she was able to distinguish them based on the murderous intent of 'Song Liubai'.

Shangguan Qing turned his head and took a closer look at the person in front of him. The disgust he had originally shown towards Chi Huai Zu Su was replaced by a look of shock.

Huai Zusu withdrew his hand calmly.

The surging turmoil hidden in his golden pupils was suppressed by his rationality. He had originally wanted to have a good talk with the 'newly emerging' Pavilion Master of Yinghua Pavilion about what it meant to keep out of each other's way... They could meet again someday.

As a result, this fate gave him a big surprise. Song Liubai, who had disappeared for a long time, actually appeared at the negotiation table, holding the posture of a superior, mockingly and provocatively holding the fate of each sect in his hands.

If it were ten years ago, he would never have dared to imagine that Song Liubai would become such a person, otherwise he would never allow Song Liubai to grow further.

I was wrong, and the matter has become settled.

Huai Zusu took a step back, his eyes flicking playfully between Song Liubai and Xiao Cha, and he sarcastically said, "This kid is indeed your handiwork."

"He's just crazy about it. Where did he find this toy? It looks a bit like him."

"How about I leave this mess of the Liuli Sect to you to devour, and give me this child... No, find me another one too."

The only thing he and Song Liubai could talk about was probably the exchange of resources, because he knew that between him and Song Liubai, it was a matter of life and death, not love.

Xiao Cha listened quietly to what Huai Zusu said, then turned his head and looked at the person behind him with a smile as if he was watching a play.

The bright black eyes seemed to be saying silently, how dare you reveal my identity?

'Song Liubai' shrugged in response to the gaze. He naturally wouldn't blurt out Xiao Cha's identity casually. Besides, the demon king in front of him didn't even bother to hide his thoughts about Xiao Cha, so how could he be a 'good guy'?

"The Liuli Sect still has a Mahayana-level Sect Master sitting in the formation. You are neither a sect disciple nor a human."

"I know that all the demons have strange looks, but I didn't realize that this hand is a bit too long."

After saying this, Song Liubai's gaze moved to Huai Zusu's hand that was touching Xiao Cha. Then, under everyone's gaze, he grasped Xiao Cha's wrist with ease, and his soft fingertips gently touched the protruding hand bones.

Song Liubai raised his head and slowly said to the Demon King, "It's getting dark. Your Majesty should start your journey back. Otherwise, if you wait too long, people who admire your Majesty will flock here, and it will be uneasy."

Shangguan Qing had already recovered from his shock. Seeing the situation, he immediately stood beside Song Liubai. "From what I know, the Liuli Sect didn't invite the demon race to the banquet. It would be disgraceful to come here without permission."

The two men sang in unison, their words full of threats.

The feeling of being threatened openly with words made Huai Zusu feel very uncomfortable.

Huai Zusu had been in an inviolable position in the clan since birth, so he had never felt so aggrieved before. The rebellious nature hidden in his bones immediately emerged.

He tilted his head and slowly stroked the corner of his mouth with his slender fingers. His movements revealed an ambiguous and unclear meaning. Yet, he stared at Xiao Cha in front of him and said, "I can leave, but how long can you protect this man, Song Liubai?"

The words had just fallen.

Dozens of guards above the Nascent Soul stage appeared behind Huai Zusu, and even two white-haired Mahayana stage guards stood quietly in the corner.

Song Liubai's expression was very calm, as if the Mahayana cultivators opposite him were nothing more than ants in his eyes.

"If these are all your Majesty has, and you provoke me, I won't have much patience, even for your Majesty."

"Even if it's Your Majesty?"

Huai Zusu narrowed his eyes. The two Mahayana cultivators behind him slowly stepped forward. An unknown danger was brewing under their black robes.

'Song Liubai' seemed to be completely unaware and was still 'unscrupulously' touching the boundaries of Huai Zusu's anger.

Xiao Cha raised her head and saw, as expected, the smile on Song Liubai's face.

Xiao Cha silently shifted his gaze. Sure enough, Huai Zusu had been fooled. Song Liubai always made people lose their minds, and when he was furious, he led them into more dangerous traps.

Song Liubai was a bad person. Xiao Cha knew this in her previous life.

I don’t know if Xiao Cha was secretly cursing Song Liubai in his heart, and Song Liubai sensed it.

Xiao Cha only felt someone gently pinching his hand bones, and he turned his head to look.

The cunning 'fox' blinked at him with a wronged look and whispered, "Are you attracted to someone else?"

Xiao Cha suddenly realized that the reason why Song Liubai made that expression was because he had been staring at Huai Zusu for too long.

"No." Xiao Cha leaned slightly against 'Song Liubai' and whispered in a low voice, "I do like you."

'Song Liubai' lowered his eyebrows and saw the boy's clumsy and crude teasing. His heart couldn't help but feel itchy. He wanted to pull the boy into his arms, pry open his restless lips, listen to the mixed heartbeats between the two, and feel the warm breath.

How could Xiao Cha not know what was going on in his mind? She stiffly turned her gaze away and took a few steps back. Huai Zusu beside her indicated to him that the matter here was not resolved yet.

'Song Liubai' pushed the boy forward, and the next second, his arm was around his shoulders. "Young Master, do you want the demon tribe to exchange your majesty?"

Someone gently wrapped some hair around her ears.

Xiao Cha couldn't help but feel a little itchy on her back.

Can I change it just because I say so? Song Liubai doesn't even write a draft when he talks big...

Xiao Cha was originally complaining silently in his heart, but later he realized that what he said was clearly the truth spoken in a joking manner.

Xiao Cha was stunned.

It was during these few seconds that Huai Zusu saved his life, even though he knew nothing about it.

Song Liubai: "Today is the first time I have met His Majesty on behalf of Yinghua Pavilion. I will not take your life."

Almost as soon as the words fell.

Huai Zusu's pupils suddenly constricted, as if he was looking at a monster, a hint of fear condensed on his face which had always remained calm.

"Next time we meet, I will personally slay all the demons holding sin in their hands."

He has not forgotten Yan Meiqian's death.

Song Liubai lowered his tone, turned around, hugged the boy to his front, and gradually walked away.

Shangguan Qing, who was standing aside, did not make any lingering gesture and followed Song Liubai's steps and left.

Huai Zusu stood there for a long time before he felt his legs and feet go numb. He actually fell back a step. Fortunately, someone supported him from behind, so he did not fall to the ground.

"Your Majesty, that young man is not that simple!" The blue-clothed old man in the Mahayana stage thought for a moment, then continued, "I'm afraid I can't defeat him either..."

That's right, during their silent confrontation just now, Huai Zusu had truly harbored murderous intent. The two old men behind him had been testing Song Liubai's own cultivation. If Song Liubai showed even the slightest weakness, Huai Zusu would pounce on his prey like a wolf, without holding back.

It’s a pity that ‘Song Liubai’ took the initiative to tear off his disguise, and didn’t let him see what he wanted to see.

Huai Zusu still didn't want to believe it. He leaned over and tightly grasped the blue-robed old man's collar, a bloodshot flash in his eyes. He asked, "Elder, did you see clearly what he was doing just now?"

The old man in blue looked away dully, sighed sadly, and replied, "Even if the Second Elder and I join forces, we're still no match for him."

Such cruel words completely broke Huai Zusu's last line of defense. Recalling Song Liubai's last words just now, he couldn't help but feel scared.

It seemed as if he had already seen how 'Song Liubai' would break into the Demon King's Palace again in the future and threaten his life with a sword.

"Useless! A bunch of useless! How can you be considered elders?! After a hundred years of cultivation, you are still no match for a mere human!"

"Then do we still need to cooperate with the Young Master of Liuli Sect?" The old man in blue was very cautious, fearing that Huai Zusu would take his anger out on him.

Huai Zusu closed his eyes tightly, clenching his fingers tightly into a fist that turned white and trembled from the effort.

Now it is inevitable that he will have to confront Song Liubai. Instead of staying indoors in the demon world and waiting to be killed, it is better to take the initiative to attack. Liuli Sect may be a chance to determine the overall situation.

After a long while, Huai Zusu said hoarsely, "No."

"Are we not cooperating with the Young Master of Liuli Sect anymore?"

Huai Zusu shook off the blue-robed old man's supporting hand, stood up straight and said meaningfully, "It's not cooperation, it's exploitation."

*

Song Liubai and others who had walked away did not return to the inn immediately, but instead returned to the teahouse.

When going upstairs, Xiao Cha didn't dare to look at Liu Er out of guilt, and instead shifted her gaze to Shangguan Qing, who was a step slower.

Shangguan Qing hasn't said a word from the beginning until now. He just walks with his head down, as if he is trying to reduce his presence.

The silence was not broken until they entered the private room.

'Song Liubai' stepped into the private room of the teahouse. There were three cups of hot tea placed by the window, as if he had already anticipated Shangguan Qing's arrival.

Shangguan Qing stood aside and didn't dare to sit down. He hadn't seen Song Liubai for a long time, and his behavior was full of awkwardness.

"Still standing? Haven't you stood long enough?" Song Liubai glanced at him.

"Oh, okay, okay, senior brother." Shangguan Qing sat down quickly.

"The Hengyuan Sect shouldn't get involved in this mess."

Song Liubai's tone was cold, but his words showed his consideration for Tai.