Chapter 78
Seeing that no one spoke for a long time, Leng Huai's face darkened: "You don't have much time left to think."
Xian Fei: "Can I go out now?"
Yue Si's chest heaved violently as she said angrily, "I was just starting to have a better impression of you, and now you're going to abandon us and leave all by yourself?"
Xian Fei said with a wronged expression, "No, I was just about to try to persuade your sister. I just wanted to see if the Demon Lord would really let us out."
Upon hearing this, Yue Si felt much better and rolled her eyes: "Then why don't you hurry up?"
Xian Fei said seriously to Yue Ke, "Sister Ke, our Xian family has always adhered to the principle of serving the people of the Demon Realm. As long as the people of the Demon Realm are peaceful and prosperous, what difference does it make whether we earn more or less? Our four great families have always been very great in the hearts of the people of the Demon Realm!"
Xian Fei became more and more excited as he spoke.
Yue Ke's expression remained rather unpleasant. Seeing this, Yue Si quickly gave him a meaningful look, signaling him to stop talking.
But Xian Fei seemed not to notice and continued, "I know that Sister Ke's goals are ambitious and great. In your eyes, I, Xian Fei, am just a playboy who only knows how to eat, drink and have fun. But I always have my own principles. I won't force you. Everyone has their own ambitions."
After saying that, Xian Fei shut his mouth.
He knew it was impossible to persuade the other party, since everyone's thoughts and goals were different, and everyone's experiences were different.
He grew up in luxury and was deeply loved by his family. After growing up, he naturally became the head of the family. Everything went incredibly smoothly. He couldn't see things from Yueke's perspective, and naturally, he couldn't impose his own ideas on her.
Yueke was quite surprised that Xianfei would have such a serious side; a faint smile appeared on her usually solemn face.
This smile finally put Yue Si, who had been anxiously holding her breath, at ease.
No matter what decision her sister makes, she will support her unconditionally.
If her sister insists on her own ideas, she will help her strive to become the head of the four major families. She is not afraid to fight the Demon Lord. At worst, she will just lose her life.
Yue Si and Xian Fei both stared at her.
Just as Yue Ke was about to speak, Ye Deqing suddenly spoke.
"Patriarch Yue, have you considered what impact it would have on the Yue family if you handed over the clan seal?"
Upon hearing the name of the Yue family, Yue Ke's expression changed slightly again.
Ye Deqing astutely grasped this change and continued, "Besides, what if the Demon Lord changes his mind after we hand over the clan seal? Everything the Demon Lord has done today makes me doubt his 'good intentions.' Our four great families have a history of tens of millions of years. Don't you think it's a pity to just hand over this right so casually?"
Ye Deqing watched Yue Ke's face darken, a triumphant smile spreading across his lips: "Besides, if they want us to manage the business, why hand over power? Isn't that a contradiction? We mustn't be fooled by this smooth-talking Demon Queen. They're deliberately setting a trap for us. They might have even tampered with the stones. If we don't agree, they'll kill us."
Yue Ke raised her eyes and glanced at Mo Xiaoxin and Leng Huai on the high platform, but did not speak, seemingly still considering.
Yue Si was getting anxious. She always felt that Ye Deqing was no good, and that he was always undermining the Yue family behind their backs. Now he was pretending to be a good person and trying to persuade them, but who knew what kind of evil scheme he was plotting?
She wanted to remind Yue Ke, but was scared back by a look from Ye Deqing.
Yueke kept her head down, seemingly struggling with a dilemma.
Then she raised her head, her eyes clear and serene, and smiled as she said, "Xian Fei, you're right. I remember my grandmother telling me that the original intention of our four great families was to benefit the people and create a better life for the Demon Realm. Now that there's a better path for me to choose, why shouldn't I choose it?"
A golden round token suddenly appeared in her hand, and she looked at Leng Huai with a firm gaze: "Demon Lord, my Yue family is willing to hand over our clan seal."
Yue Si and Xian Fei looked at each other, a huge weight lifted from their hearts.
“Very good,” Leng Huai said.
The butterflies took the clan seal from Yueke's hands and then flashed to Leng Huai's side.
All eyes were on Ye Deqing.
Two of the four major families have already handed over their clan seals to Leng Huai.
Now that Min Dibao is dead, it's essentially just the three major families left. If Ye Deqing were to say he's unwilling to hand over the property now, his intentions would be crystal clear.
Ye Deqing: "Since everyone has said so, then our Ye family cannot fall behind."
He held out a round shield in his hand, which looked thicker than the other two.
The butterflies fluttered into the air and flew towards Ye Deqing. Just as the butterflies landed in his hand, Ye Deqing swiftly clenched his fist, and the black butterflies instantly turned to ashes. The powder flowed from his palm and fell into the lava.
Leng Huai frowned: "Ye Deqing, what are you doing?"
Ye Deqing said calmly, "Demon Lord, how can we let a few butterflies carry such a valuable item? If it accidentally falls into the lava, it will be troublesome."
He glanced at Mo Xiaoxin sitting next to Leng Huai: "I want her to come down and get it herself."
Ye Deqing's behavior was clearly malicious and a deliberate provocation.
Everyone knows that Mo Xiaoxin is a demon and doesn't know any fire magic, so she can't fly here. If Mo Xiaoxin wants to come down to get it, then Leng Huai will have to bring her down.
They might take this opportunity to harm Leng Huai and Mo Xiaoxin.
That's quite a clever scheme.
Leng Huai's eyes were frighteningly cold, and even in the raging lava pool, one could feel the icy chill emanating from them.
He shielded Mo Xiaoxin behind him and said coldly, "You knew she didn't know fire magic, yet you still sent her down to get it. What was your intention?"
Ye Deqing smiled slightly and said, "Isn't Your Majesty being a little too wary? I wouldn't do anything to the Demon Queen. Your words make it sound like I'm trying to harm her. Who in the Demon Realm doesn't know that I, Ye Deqing, am of impeccable character?"
Leng Huai sneered, still wanting to refuse, but Mo Xiaoxin said, "Since the head of the Ye family has said so, then I can't refuse anymore. I'll come down now."
Mo Xiaoxin sat up from the ground, stood up gracefully, and floated down amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd.
Even Leng Huai was astonished. They clearly needed him before, so how could he suddenly fly?
Seeing Leng Huai's expression, Mo Xiaoxin smiled and winked at him.
Please, she trained hard for a month. She just hadn't gotten used to the place yet, which doesn't mean she can't fly.
Leng Huai's heart skipped a beat, and his heart pounded wildly.
Mo Xiaoxin landed in front of Ye Deqing, intending to take the shield from his hand.
She suspected that Ye Deqing might make a move, so she remained vigilant towards him.
Leng Huai kept his eyes fixed on the ground below, not daring to blink for a moment.
Even after receiving the shield, Ye Deqing made no move, which made Mo Xiaoxin somewhat suspicious.
That shouldn't be the case; this person wouldn't just hand it over so readily...
Noticing Mo Xiaoxin's probing gaze, Ye Deqing smiled slightly: "The Demon Queen is exceptionally wise, giving the Demon Lord such a good idea. The Demon Lord is truly blessed."
Mo Xiaoxin smiled faintly and replied, "Thank you for your kind words, Patriarch Ye. I am unworthy of such praise."
Ye Deqing's words were loaded with meaning, but Mo Xiaoxin wasn't angry. She took the shield and prepared to leave.
As she flew into the air, a dark shadow flashed by, obscuring her vision.
Upon closer inspection, she realized it was actually Min Dibao!
Min Dibao was seen holding a woman in his arms; it was none other than Ye Songlan!
Ye Songlan was horrified; her delicate face turned ashen. Min Dibao's sharp knife was pressed against her neck. Although they were in an extremely hot lava pool, Min Dibao behind her sent a chill straight to her bones.
In the blink of an eye, another figure flashed past Mo Xiaoxin. This time she saw clearly that it was Ye Deqing who had drawn Liu Qing over.
Suddenly, Liu Qing felt a powerful suction force on her back. In the blink of an eye, she was sucked into mid-air, a hand holding her firmly behind her. Her face paled, and she tried to break free.
Because Liu Qing moved too much, the stones under Ye Deqing's feet shook violently. He said in a fierce voice, "If you move again, I'll throw you down!"
Liu Qing stopped immediately. She glanced at the bubbling lava and felt a surge of fear.
“Min Dibao, aren’t you dead?” Ye Pingwei looked at him in shock.
For some reason, he felt that Min Dibao in front of him seemed different from before.
Min Dibao said with narrow, sinister eyes, "If you don't want her to die, get out of my way!"
A look of worry appeared on Ye Hualing's face, but it disappeared quickly. He remained silent, his hands clenched into fists.
"Brother, Father, save me!" Ye Songlan felt the icy touch on her neck getting even closer.
Ye Deqing completely ignored Ye Songlan's pleas for help. He looked at Mo Xiaoxin in mid-air with a sinister gaze and threatened her with Liu Qing: "If you don't want her to die, have Leng Huai give me the key!"
The scene descended into chaos, with both sides determined to win the hostages.
"Don't even think about threatening us." Mo Xiaoxin coldly swept her gaze over the crowd.
Apart from Leng Huai, the life and death of everyone else are none of her business, and she won't meddle in other people's affairs.
Seeing that Mo Xiaoxin didn't seem to care about everyone's lives, Xian Fei became anxious: "Your Majesty, you have to keep your word! We are the Demon Lord's subordinates, and we are supposed to manage his business. Don't abandon us!"
Mo Xiaoxin glared at him: "Who said I don't care about you anymore?"
Mo Xiaoxin shot out an ice pillar that surrounded Yue Ke, Yue Si, and Xian Fei.
Xian Fei then shut his mouth and looked at Mo Xiaoxin with a grin: "The Demon Queen is indeed a woman of her word. Our Xian family and Yue family will definitely do our utmost for the Demon Realm, even unto death!"
Mo Xiaoxin ignored him and returned to the high platform, quietly watching these people cause trouble.
Ye Deqing did try to use his magic on Mo Xiaoxin; he did so when she grasped the shield, but for some reason, she didn't react.
He had no choice but to settle for second best and select the person closest to him to carry out his plan.
But Leng Huai and Mo Xiaoxin seemed to have no intention of paying any attention to them.
He then regretted not having tied Yue Ke up.
But it doesn't matter, he naturally has ways to make them panic.
He struck the lower part of the platform with his palm. It was a sturdy tower made of stone wall. If he had used his usual magic power, he could have shattered it. His magic power was weakened in the lava pool, but he could still do a 50% damage.
A loud rumble resounded.
Mo Xiaoxin and Leng Huai suddenly felt the pillar beneath them shaking violently.
Mo Xiaoxin lost her balance and almost fell.
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