You You and the others waited for a while before the steward finally informed them that they could go in. Just before they went on stage, the steward gave them a few words of advice, such as "be clever and don't embarrass the city lord," before pushing them inside.
The demonic energy indeed intensified several times over in the next moment, and an even more chaotic sound rushed towards them. Just as they were about to go around the screen, Yuan Qi, who was walking at the front, suddenly stopped, his brows furrowing slightly, as if he had sensed something. After a moment, he continued walking forward.
Immediately afterward, he transmitted his voice to the two of them, "There are fluctuations of an array in this hall. There should be a hidden array set up. Be careful."
The two were taken aback, and immediately became more wary before following them inside.
Youyou then saw the situation inside. The hall was very large, with rows of small square tables. Many demons knelt behind the tables, and every now and then someone would raise a cup to flatter the person at the head of the table. And sitting on the main seat at the very top of the hall was the host of the banquet, who was also the city lord of this demon city.
Youyou glanced around and was surprised to find that the person sitting at the head of the table was a woman dressed in green. She was surrounded by dense demonic energy, and her expression was somewhat nonchalant as she leaned back in her chair, looking at the demons below with a bored expression.
On the right side of the main hall, there was a platform, and standing on it were the people who had been in front of them earlier, performing opera or similar programs. It was obvious that this was the stage they were about to go on.
Youyou glanced around the hall and noticed that, apart from the woman on the main seat, the two people closest to her, one on her left and one on her right, had the strongest demonic energy. Based on Yuan's father's earlier hint, these three should all be at the Heavenly Demon level.
To avoid arousing suspicion, she didn't look too closely. Soon the opera on stage was almost over, and the demons guarding the stage arranged for the people on stage to come down while urging the three of them to go up.
The three of them exchanged a glance and went up. Youyou followed behind Yuan's father, carrying the violin in one arm and moving a small table next to her, intending to place the violin in the middle of the stage.
Taking advantage of the lull in the drinking in the hall, the demons began a new round of flattery. A black-clad demon stepped forward from the left, raised his cup to the woman above, and said, "It is truly our good fortune that the City Lord has broken through to the Heavenly Demon realm so quickly. With a City Lord like you, Crimson Jade City will surely be able to ensure our peace for ten thousand years! I, Ge, congratulate the City Lord."
The woman leaning against the main seat turned her head to look at the other party, narrowed her eyes, and chuckled, saying, "Left Envoy Ge, you are indeed pragmatic. No wonder you are so highly regarded by Zhan Chang."
The man's hand, which was holding the wine cup, froze for a moment, but he quickly recovered and said with a fawning smile, "Hehehe... City Lord, you flatter me. I, Ge, have done everything for the sake of Crimson Jade City. We are naturally convinced that the City Lord's cultivation is so profound that he can protect Crimson Jade City." After saying that, he immediately changed the subject, "I just wonder if these arrangements today are to the City Lord's liking?"
The woman glanced at him, a half-smile playing on her lips, and after a moment replied, "It was personally arranged by Left Envoy Ge, so I am naturally satisfied." She picked up the wine cup on the table, took a sip, and continued to chuckle, "This wine is excellent, the food is delicious, and the music... is also pleasing to the ear."
By this time, Youyou and the others had already set up their instruments, and the two began to play together, filling the stage with the sounds of flutes and zithers. Meanwhile, Youyou, having nothing else to do, obediently stood behind Fengrong, acting as a mere prop.
Upon hearing the city lord's praise, Ge Zuoshi, who was flattering him, was overjoyed and became even more eager to claim credit, saying, "It's all because the city lord's prestige shakes the demon realm that these little demons have traveled thousands of miles to perform and congratulate the city lord on his promotion."
"Is that so?" The female city lord chuckled, glancing casually at the stage. As if she had seen the person on stage clearly, she paused slightly, put down her wine glass, and her eyes narrowed with a more focused look. "The music is well-composed, and the person is quite good-looking."
Ge Zuoshi's eyes lit up even more, and he immediately turned to look at the three people on the stage and said, "If the city lord likes it, you can stay here for a few more days and compose a few more songs."
"..." Why are there extra programs added at the last minute?
Youyou subconsciously looked at Fengrong and Yuanqi, but then heard the city lord above suddenly speak.
"No need." The city lord suddenly looked towards the right side of the stage, a somewhat bewitching smile spreading across his lips. He pointed and said, "You, come here to me."
Huh?
Youyou quickly looked at Feng Rong in front of her, her heart tightening. "No way! What happened to the performance? Are they going to sell their skills or not... ugh!" What should she do?
Although she had always known that Feng Rong's appearance was somewhat captivating, and that she sometimes even lost herself in admiration, she hadn't expected the people from the Demon Realm to be so direct. More importantly, they hadn't even found the Book of the Dead yet, and she was worried that Feng Rong's stubborn temper might cause her to lose her temper and reveal her true identity!
Seeing the wrinkles appear between Feng Rong's brows, she was just thinking about whether to send a telepathic message to comfort her when she heard the city lord above add another sentence.
"Since you're standing at the back and can't compose any music, why don't you come over and help this city lord pour some wine!"
Huh?
Can't compose a tune?
Youyou glanced at the zither in Fengrong's hand, then looked at her own empty hands.
"..."
Holy crap! So the person she was pointing to who wanted to sell herself was her?!
"What are you dawdling for? Hurry up and come over!" Seeing that she didn't move, Ge Zuo Shi immediately urged and scolded her, "Being chosen by the city lord is a blessing you've accumulated over several lifetimes."
Youyou: "..."
What else could she say? Thank you, Your Majesty?
I never expected that even a utilitarian person would get caught in the crossfire!
Seeing all the demons in the hall turning to look at her, she had no choice but to steel herself and walk towards the main seat. When she passed Feng Rong, she couldn't help but try to pull him away, but Yuan's father next to her pressed her back down.
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