Leaving, not returning—it's a sad story from beginning to end.
Mei Meier's sudden death caught Gu Liyan off guard, leaving him powerless to do anything about it.
All one could see was her sleeping face, serene and peaceful. If one did not know that her true form was a snake in disguise, one might mistake her for a goddess exuding a sense of peace and holiness...
Mo Chen took out a jade bottle from his pocket and sprinkled the particles inside onto Mei Meier's body. Mei Meier's entire body transformed into a soul form. Then, Mo Chen waved his hand and put it back into the jade bottle.
“This…” Gu Liyan asked in confusion.
"It's a fragment of her soul." Mo Chen carefully tucked it into his bosom, his indifferent gaze as if he had long since seen through the mortal world and forgotten the pain of life and death.
He didn't utter a single word of regret, a single word of indebtedness, or even a word about revenge. For him, as long as the sorrow was gone and the tear stains faded, everything could be forgotten.
He seemed to have long been accustomed to everything related to life and death.
Gu Liyan looked at Mo Chen, wondering what his experiences must have been like...
"What are you standing there for? Aren't you leaving?" Mo Chen reminded Gu Liyan, who was in a daze.
Gu Liyan subconsciously used her Soul Painting Eyes to look at Mo Chen. She had never doubted her unique skill of being able to see the good and evil of a soul, measure the depth of a relationship, and observe the rise and fall of a person's aura. Yet, she couldn't see anything through Mo Chen.
Mo Chen seemed to sense something and turned to look at Gu Liyan. "It's best if you use this ability less often. After all, this world hasn't found a way to increase your demonic energy. Once your ability is depleted, you'll be no different from a mortal, or even... worse than a mortal!"
Gu Liyan was taken aback, not expecting that Mo Chen had already seen through the source of his ability.
Because they do not possess a demon core, their cultivation method differs from that of other demon races. In principle, while other demon races absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, the Nine Dust Technique cultivated by the Thousand Absolute Mountain lineage absorbs the essence of fate.
As for the so-called essence of fate, it is the emotion that arises between people due to their karmic connections. Whether it is joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness, it is a source of energy.
Whether it's family affection, friendship, or love, all can generate this essence of fate, and the more unforgettable the bond, the stronger this energy of fate becomes.
Since absorbing the essence of fate from Yin Yang and Qian Mo in the Heavenly Palace, he has never encountered a love as unforgettable as this one in the world.
Therefore, if this energy is depleted, he will be like a bird that has lost its wings...
Gu Liyan was slightly taken aback when she saw Mo Chen's serious expression, then nodded and said, "Thank you for reminding me, I will be careful."
Mo Chen frowned and said nothing more.
As he spoke, Gu Liyan removed the magic array and hurriedly went to the back door with Mo Chen, only to find that other demons were also there.
Gu Liyan stepped forward and asked with a puzzled look, "Why are you still here?"
"Demon King, you've finally arrived! Those humans are truly treacherous. They blocked the front gate and launched sneak attacks, and then set up a killing formation at the back gate. Several lesser demons who rushed out were directly killed by that formation!" Bai He hurriedly stepped forward to report.
Hearing Bai He's words, the others couldn't help but turn pale. Neither the front nor the back was something they could fight head-on right now.
Just as the words were spoken, a voice suddenly came from outside the door:
"Demon race, you have nowhere to retreat. Surrender now, or we will burn Plum Manor down!"
Hearing this, everyone was furious.
"Damn it, the humans dare to threaten us! Let's fight them!"
"Let's give it our all!"
Gu Liyan stepped forward, blocking the crowd. "Foolish! Have you forgotten the soul contract you signed with me? If you attack humans, you will be annihilated!"
The crowd calmed down, but their expressions remained grim.
"Then what do you suggest we do?!" Ying Xiao said angrily.
"Yingxiao! Watch your tone!" Lu Yao frowned and reminded him.
"What tone did I use? If he hadn't forced us to sign that peace treaty, we wouldn't have suffered so many casualties!" Ying Xiao said angrily.
His people could have escaped by air, but because of the treaty, they were hampered and unable to do so, and were subsequently killed!
Seeing Ying Xiao's angry expression, everyone sighed.
Gu Liyan looked at Ying Xiao apologetically and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't expect the human race to be like this..."
"What good is your apology! Right now, immediately—cancel this damn contract!" Ying Xiao roared.
Gu Liyan shook his head and said firmly, "I set the rules, and I will not change them!"
Ying Xiao was furious, his eyes bloodshot as if they were about to spit fire.
Gu Liyan looked at him and said, "But don't worry, I will get you out safely."
Before anyone could react, Gu Liyan lowered his head and formed a series of hand seals, shouting, "Fate's Wish, Nine Dusts, Begin the Cycle of Reincarnation, Teleportation Gate—Open!"
A door emerged from underground, and Mo Chen stared at Gu Liyan in shock, his heart filled with astonishment: No wonder the Realm Lord asked me to protect him, he was actually—
"Hoo..." Gu Liyan took a deep breath, his face instantly turning pale, and sweat dripped down his pale cheeks.
He wiped his sweat, turned around, and said to the crowd, "Once you pass through this gate, you will return to your own territory."
Everyone was overjoyed upon hearing this, and several of the lesser demons couldn't wait and immediately rushed inside.
“Demon King, if there is anything I can do to help in the future, please feel free to give the order!” Lu Yao was the first to step forward and speak.
"My Lord Demon King, if there's anything the Tiger Clan can do to help, we will do our utmost to assist!"
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