You You's sudden tug broke the array's restriction on Gong Xi. Being the city lord, she reacted instantly, and in the next moment, her demonic energy surged.
The expressions of Zhan Chang and the others on the opposite side changed immediately, and they shouted urgently, "Kill her!" Only then did the two Heavenly Demons behind them leap up and mobilize their demonic energy to attack them.
But it was too late. Youyou felt a sudden darkness around her as an overwhelming surge of demonic energy erupted from Gongxi, forming huge, long strips that shot out from behind her like sharp blades, attacking the hall.
The two celestial demons who had just taken flight hadn't even had a chance to get close before they were pierced through by the demonic energy and fell to the ground. Gong Xi's attacks didn't stop; demonic energy erupted from her body as if it were free, overturning all the demons in the hall, shaking the ground, and even breaking through the roof of the entire hall. The demon-subduing array beneath the ground shattered.
"No, this is impossible!" Zhan Chang stared in disbelief at the darkening magic circle on the ground. "How could your cultivation level possibly conflict with demon-subduing techniques..."
Before he could finish speaking, Gong Xi flashed and appeared in front of him in the next moment. He only felt a chill on his neck as a jade-white, boneless hand gripped his neck tightly and lifted him up.
Zhan Chang's entire body froze, unable to move. The immense demonic energy, which he was powerless to resist, surged into his meridians and reached his primordial spirit, tearing and crushing everything in its path.
"You..." Apart from shock, Zhan Chang could not muster any other expression. Her cultivation level had actually reached such a level.
Gong Xi gave him a smile that could charm all living beings, and her gentle tone sent chills down his spine. "You're right. I shouldn't have been so merciful and left the enemy with a chance to live."
Zhan Chang's eyes widened suddenly, and he uttered a final cry, "No!"
The next moment, Gong Xi's hand tightened, and the other person's voice stopped abruptly, completely losing all life. The entire body turned into ashes and slipped from Gong Xi's hand.
Gong Xi glanced indifferently at the ashes on the ground, clenched her fist, then shook it, revealing a look of disgust.
The entire battle, from start to finish, lasted less than a few minutes, and Gong Xi achieved an overwhelming victory. All the rebels who had previously joined the fight were completely wiped out, suggesting she wasn't entirely unprepared.
After swiftly dealing with the traitors, Gong Xi glanced at the chaotic palace before turning to look at You You. Her eyes narrowed slightly, and it seemed as if the coldness in her eyes had softened a bit, though she wasn't sure if it was just her imagination.
Youyou's heart skipped a beat for no reason.
Gong Xi looked her up and down for a moment before saying, "You, come with me!" Then he turned and walked out.
"..." Is it too late for her to say now that it was just a misunderstanding?
This is clearly a setup to settle scores. Should she not go, or not go?
Seeing the stares coming from all around, Youyou had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow.
Gong Xi didn't go far, perhaps finding the main hall too messy, so she went directly to a side hall. She sat in the main seat again, and the little demons serving in the side hall immediately served her tea with utmost respect.
Gong Xi took a sip of tea, turned to look at You You who had followed her in, and glanced at her. After a while, she sighed and said, "Fine, considering that you helped me break the formation, I will not hold your insolence against you just now."
"Uh, thank you, City Lord." She also felt quite wronged by this.
“I have never liked owing favors to anyone. If you hadn’t pulled on that magic array just now, I wouldn’t have been able to escape so quickly. Now, tell me…” Gong Xi put down her teacup, “What reward do you want?”
"..." Huh, is there such a good thing?
You You was delighted, seeing that the other party indeed seemed to want to reward her, and subconsciously looked at the other party's wrist, "City Lord, may I ask if anything is acceptable?"
"Of course." Gong Xi glanced at her, seemingly thinking she was going to ask for an exorbitant price, her eyes turning slightly cold. "But it also depends on whether you dare to take it or not."
She took a deep breath, made a desperate move, pointed directly to her wrist, and stated her purpose, "I want... that bracelet on your wrist, is that okay?" She was just wondering how to get the "upper" scroll.
As soon as she finished speaking, the entire side hall fell into an eerie silence. Even Gong Xi, who was seated at the head of the table, was stunned. A complicated expression flashed across her face, and her eyes were full of entanglement as she looked at her.
"Is this really all you want?" she asked again to confirm.
"Yes!" You nodded.
Gong Xi fell silent again, her gaze towards her becoming even more complicated. She didn't respond for a long time, and You You didn't dare to speak up either. The hall fell silent once more.
Youyou: "..." Is it really not okay to just ask for the "upper" volume directly?
Gong Xi: "..." He doesn't want anything else, but only her personal accessories. Is this... a confession to her?
"You..." Gong Xi stared at her for a while, her lips opening and closing several times before she finally replied, "You really dare to speak up." A mere little demon, yet you have quite the nerve.
"..." So it really won't work?
Gong Xi suddenly stood up and walked towards her, standing a step away from her. She reached out and stroked her face again, pinching her chin, and asked to confirm, "I'll give you one more chance. Do you really only want this bracelet?"
“Yes…” Youyou replied subconsciously. This was what she came for. “I have no other desires, I just want this.”
"You..." Gong Xi froze for a moment, and a blush suddenly rose on her face, as if she had thought of something. The gaze that had been fixed on her suddenly stopped, and she turned her head away, saying, "I have never intended to take a husband. I will give you a few more days to think it over."
After saying that, he walked past her and quickly left.
When Youyou turned around, she could no longer be seen.
Yuu, who thought the other party would turn hostile: "..."
What's going on?
That's it?
She subconsciously touched her face. What was this habit of hers? Why did she always like to pinch people's chins when she spoke?
Also, what husband/servant?
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Having finally found the Book of the Dead, her target suddenly abandoned her, leaving Youyou alone in a side hall, unsure of what to do. Fortunately, she didn't have to wait long; a demon servant soon entered, saying that the city lord had ordered her to be taken to a guest room.
Youyou had no choice but to follow them, and they arrived at a courtyard. After the demon servant had gone far away, she pushed open the door, and sure enough, Yuan Qi and Feng Rong were already waiting for her inside.
"Xiao You." Yuan Qi came up to her, looking her up and down with concern. "Are you alright?"
Feng Rong, sitting to the side, remained motionless.
"It's nothing." You You shook her head and pointed at Feng Rong, asking, "What happened to him?"
Is this... being frozen in place?
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