Maybe it was due to his talent, he succeeded in one try.
With a crisp "click" sound, the demon slave chain that had trapped the demon clan for hundreds of years finally became a thing of the past and no longer posed a threat.
Looking at his surprised eyes, Shen Wuyu couldn't help but secretly think that if such a person were to live in modern times, he would be fought over by all major universities.
It's really frustrating to compare yourself with others, and there is always a mountain higher than the other...
After his joy subsided, Shen Wuyou slowly said, "In the afternoon, gather all the demons in the hall. You will untie their shackles and set them free."
Ye Yuetan was delighted when he heard this and asked hurriedly, "Can all the demon slave locks be unlocked?"
Shen Wuyou nodded affirmatively:
“The reason this keyhole cannot be solved by anyone except the maker is because it is too complex and too dangerous. One wrong step and two lives will be lost.
"No one dared to try, and no one had the patience to do so. The producer understood this, and therefore made all the keyholes identical. This way, if needed one day, he wouldn't be trapped by his own mechanism.
"You have the talent. With just a few more practices, you'll be able to disassemble it expertly."
"You're more skilled than me at this sort of thing, so why are you still teaching me?" He pondered for a moment, a puzzled look on his face. "If you were to untie their shackles yourself, they would surely be grateful to you. There's really no need..."
“Because it is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish.”
She said:
"I teach you this because I hope you will be able to break free from the shackles on your own. If you encounter them again in the future, you will be able to escape successfully instead of being forced to wait here for others to rescue you.
“You have to understand that it is better to rely on yourself than on others. Not all the people you strive for will come to you as you wish.
“You can try your best to trust someone, but at the same time, remember to always keep a trump card for yourself, a life-saving trump card that can help you turn things around in the face of adversity.”
She had a gentle smile on her face, her eyes sincere and serious, and she was guiding him so seriously and attentively.
Then, he suddenly lowered his voice, took a step closer, and whispered:
"As for why I want you to untie their shackles, it's because I want them to be grateful to you, and ideally, to follow your lead and have complete faith in you."
He had never thought that she would say such heartfelt words to him. The gratitude on his face had not yet faded, but he was suddenly shocked by such words.
Doubt flashed across his silver eyes as he stared blankly at her enlarged face. A soft whisper came from his ears:
"You understand, they can't leave yet. As long as the demon race doesn't rise up, they'll be homeless. Whether they have wishes or not, they must stay here until no one dares to hunt them anymore, or... until they die.
"So, during this period, they need a ruler, a ruler without ulterior motives or selfishness, to teach them, restrain them, and help them..."
Ye Yuetan naturally understood the situation of the demon clan. After thousands of years of suppression, exploitation, enslavement and slaughter, the demon clan had long lost their fighting spirit, and it was already difficult for them to survive.
How difficult is it to rise?
Those coveted monsters, especially plant monsters, will inevitably be captured again once they leave the Liuxian Pavilion and lose their protection. It all depends on their luck whether they are sold or killed.
"So, what you're saying is..."
He had a vague guess in his mind, but still couldn't quite believe it.
Shen Wuyou patted his shoulder, his eyes full of solemnity:
"That's right. I hope you, Master Yuetan, will be the ruler and lead the entire demon race of Liuxian Pavilion. Protect them, bless them, and turn the once-hated Liuxian Pavilion into a true demon holy land."
"I?"
He was obviously stunned, his eyes widened in astonishment, and he pointed at himself hesitantly.
"Why?"
"Because my identity is not suitable for being exposed to the public."
As she spoke, her eyes narrowed slightly. The sunlight shone on her face, dappling it with warm light. The faint halo made her fair cheeks appear even smoother and more crystal clear. Her black pupils were also reflected in the golden luster, becoming clearer and more complex.
There seems to be some unspeakable secret hidden there.
Then, she added: "But don't worry, you just need to guide them to live a good life, as for blessing..."
She turned to look at him, her eyes clear and firm: "I'm here to find it for you."
The shelter that Hua Rong seeks is nothing more than an exchange of interests, using precious plant monsters in exchange for the stability of Liuxian Pavilion.
There are many people who want to obtain the plant monster, so her network of relationships is so complicated. She sees through people's hearts, so she can move around so easily among all kinds of people, firmly control their hearts, and make profits for herself.
So from a certain perspective, she is also a qualified businessman.
It's just that he is selfish and inhumane.
"No, that's not what I meant..." He thought she had misunderstood him.
After all, being a powerful ruler is better than being powerless and having to depend on others for favors. Besides, the status of Liuxian Pavilion is not ordinary. If it is managed well, wouldn't it be easy to get huge wealth and glory?
As for danger, of course there is, but compared to the current situation, that is the best outcome.
He didn't question her...
But he felt that she was the one who broke the demon slave lock, she was the one who killed Hua Rong, and she was the one who rescued the demons in Liuxian Pavilion, so this position should naturally be hers.
And he did nothing from beginning to end, so he is naturally unworthy of this position.
"I know." She suddenly spoke, her tone gentle but tense, lightly interrupting his thoughts.
"I understand what you mean, but I chose you for a reason.
"Firstly, your eyes tell me that you will never betray the demon race, and you are intelligent and have the ability to protect them and support this world;
"Secondly, I want you to be their governor and the head of Liuxian Pavilion for my own selfish reasons. The future is unpredictable, and I hope you can lend me a helping hand someday when I need it.
"This requirement is actually a bit harsh. He will face countless temptations in the future and will have to refuse too many benefits. So I need someone who is selfless, not greedy, and always loyal to me to support me.
"Do you understand?"
"I...you...believe me?" They had only known each other for three days.
"Why don't you believe it?" she asked with a smile.
The sunlight was gentle, shining on her face. Under her thick eyelashes, her black pupils were faintly revealing a crystal clear amber color, clear and charming, sincere and innocent.
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