3 Chapter Three
◎ Xue Ji gave birth to the Demon Lord's child. ◎
The vast palace was filled with a nauseating smell, and Xueji, in a daze, dreamt of the previous night.
Unlike Lu Yue, who left quickly, this time she lingered in the sedan chair for far too long. The invisible stench of blood emanating from her made Xue Ji uncomfortable, forcing her to hold her breath and avoid looking into those purple eyes. The already cramped space felt even more confined after her arrival.
Even knowing what being sent here meant, Xue Ji still couldn't bear being pinned down and submissive to her. Not to mention how many heroic spirits of his predecessors were tainted on Lu Yue's hands. He tried to resist but could only grit his teeth and endure the humiliation.
Xue Ji kept her eyes tightly shut; without seeing, her other senses were amplified. Her scent became more pronounced, mixed with a strange yet familiar fragrance. It was sweet and cloying—perhaps intentional. Just as her breath drew closer, he abruptly opened his eyes.
When Xueji woke up, she was covered in cold sweat. This time, she found herself lying on the couch. No wonder she had such a dream.
"Your Majesty, the celebrations have already..."
Upon seeing the man on the bed inside, Wen Ruo's gentle smile vanished instantly. Even though Lu Yue had favored countless beauties over the past thousand years, she didn't trust those who feigned affection. After all, countless vile individuals secretly coveted the Demon Lord's position, so no one had ever been allowed to stay overnight.
But seeing that he was the only one in the room, Wen Ruo's smile deepened, and he knew that Lu Yue was not here.
“It’s good that you’re awake,” Wen Ruo said, withdrawing the strange madness from her eyes and calmly walking into the room to sit down. “There are some rules I haven’t taught you yet.”
Xue Ji's expression was cold. He had clearly set up an array, so why could this person still enter at will?
"The Demon Realm doesn't have as many rules as the Shangqing Realm, so you can come and go as you please. Although you are a hostage, you will still be treated with some respect."
When Wen Ruo saw the unfamiliar scent emanating from the bed he had personally prepared, she wanted nothing more than to strangle Xue Ji. But he simply turned around calmly, looked at the wary man with a light laugh, and said, "If it weren't for your face, I might not have had the chance to enter this place."
"snort."
Xueji thought he was mocking him. He knew he was extremely beautiful and would want to ruin it if he could.
"Don't think that Her Majesty is the kind of person who is frivolous. Unlike humans, she is not someone who has never been tempted by beauty. She should have already told you why you were sent here."
Xueji sneered inwardly. If she didn't covet his looks, why would she want his heart? Her words were incoherent; how hypocritical.
"The celebration is about to begin, and you should attend."
When Wen Ruo left, her expression was cold and stern. Only after learning that the Venerable One had not stayed at Young Master Bai's place did her expression soften.
The Shangqing's crushing defeat was certainly cause for celebration. Demons gathered together, clinking glasses and watching beauties vie for attention and dance. Xueji, as a spoil of war, naturally had to make an appearance, though he could only hold his breath and endure the murky aura emanating from the demons.
When Lu Yue appeared, she looked exhausted, and the weariness in her eyes showed that she must have had a very unpleasant night. Wen Ruo, who was sitting to her left, got up and poured a full glass of wine, which made Hu Mei, who was watching the dance performance behind her, shake her head from side to side in anxiety.
Below were beauties presented by the snake clan, their bodies draped in thin gauze, their slender, boneless waists swaying freely. Their full, rounded buttocks and long, straight, fair legs made Hu Mei dizzy. But what truly captivated her gaze was the man in the center, whose clothing was the lightest.
The unrestrained woman was only wrapped in a semi-transparent red gauze, her broad shoulders and narrow waist were wrapped in fine gold thread, and when she turned and danced, her back resembled a butterfly, with the swirling gold thread forming outstretched wings.
Ever since the demon race learned that their lord disliked strong, overly wild men, they had been trying to offer slender, frail beauties as tribute. But Hu Mei still preferred the former, as it gave her more strength to wrap her tail around them.
This woman had clearly been meticulously groomed; her chest was even adorned with jewels, and her full breasts paired with her alluring face made Hu Mei drool. To be honest, she was also captivated by Shang Qing's aloof and serene beauty, like snow after a mountain retreat, but this beauty was truly rare. Hu Mei could already imagine how this man would please her in bed.
“Aman of the Snake Clan greets Your Excellency.”
"Hmm," Lu Yue's purple eyes were indifferent. She had no interest in the beauty's dance. "Left Protector, you have made great contributions in this battle. You should accept this beauty."
Hu Mei quickly stood up: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Excellency."
Aman looked dejected. He and the Venerable One were from the same clan. He had been carefully trained according to her preferences, so why hadn't she shown him even the slightest bit of kindness?
Lu Yue casually glanced at the screen and asked, "Little White?"
Wen Ruo's smile faltered slightly: "I don't know, I thought you were with him last night."
Lu Yue remained silent and immediately stood up and left her seat.
Upon hearing His Majesty mention Young Master Bai, Hu Mei's expression turned strange. To be honest, compared to the beauties with their diverse charms, Young Master Bai looked far too ordinary. It was said that even Wen Ruo hadn't taken a liking to him, only wanting to kill him for his fur collar because of his smooth, shiny coat, but His Majesty had taken a liking to him instead.
When Lu Yue arrived at Bai Gongzi's palace, she only saw a huddled figure under the brocade quilt.
Hearing footsteps, it was so frightened that it quickly pulled its round tail, which was hanging outside the bed, back in.
She chuckled and said, "What are you doing hiding here?"
The little white dog inside muttered, "I'm afraid you won't like it."
Lu Yue reached into the quilt and touched the fluffy tail directly; it was warm and soft. She was naturally cold-sensitive, and Xiao Bai was startled by the chill in her hand and sat up. A pure and delicate face appeared from under the quilt. His red eyes and delicate nose were incredibly endearing, and a few pieces of hay dangled from his rosy lips.
Lu Yue liked his ears even more and always touched them with great affection.
Whether I like it or not, you don't know yet.
Young Master Bai lowered his eyes shyly, recalling how the fierce Venerable One in bed always liked to wrap his soft and weak body with cold scales.
Lu Yue loved his gentle, sensible, playful, and adorable nature. But as her hand moved downwards, she immediately noticed something amiss, and upon lifting the quilt, she discovered his enormous belly.
Xiao Bai immediately covered his abdomen.
Having lived for a thousand years and never seen anything like it before, Lu Yue hesitated for a moment before asking, "What is this...?"
Can male rabbits get pregnant?
"I don't know either." Xiaobai cried helplessly. He didn't know why he had suddenly gotten pregnant. His chest was even swollen and a strange fluid was leaking out.
Seeing Xiaobai's pitiful appearance with his eyes downcast and crying, Lu Yue patted his back. Fortunately, there were rabbit clan elders at the celebration, so she invited them over.
Upon learning that the Venerable One had summoned her, the elder of the rabbit clan, to a private audience, she was so terrified she nearly feigned death. She was already old, her fur sparse, her flesh coarse, and her cultivation shallow. Yet, she still arrived at the hall filled with anxiety, only breathing a sigh of relief after learning the situation.
"What's wrong with him? Could he really be pregnant?" Lu Yue found it intriguing, and even had ulterior motives when she looked at the wetness on his chest.
The clan chief, being knowledgeable and experienced, quickly said respectfully, "Perhaps it's because you've been away for too long that the child couldn't bear the pain of missing you and suffered some stimulation, which is why he's experiencing a false pregnancy. You should spend more time with him and give him some pills, and he'll be fine."
Xiao Bai was relieved, but touching her swollen belly, she felt a pang of regret. If she were truly pregnant with the Venerable One's child, her position would be more secure. She wouldn't have to worry about anyone else taking the Venerable One away.
When Lu Yue brought Xiao Bai back to the banquet, the demons all had different expressions. The Left Protector was so frightened that his nine-tailed fox fur bristled and his fox ears stood up high. The usually composed Right Protector also froze. The leaders of the various tribes below exchanged glances.
"Your Majesty is truly mighty; you can even impregnate a male rabbit."
"Then wouldn't we need a young master?"
Wen Ruo realized that the baby in his belly was inanimate. He looked down on this stupid rabbit; it was neither good-looking nor virtuous. It wasn't even qualified for Lu Yue to use for sexual enhancement; every night it would just lie obediently on the bed, calling out "Your Majesty" in a submissive manner.
Who's serving whom in the end?
Remembering that the elder had just secretly told her that she needed to caress him more to get better, Xiao Bai lowered her eyes and stared at the full wine glass, boldly taking a small sip, intending to pass it on to the Venerable One.
Lu Yue loved his audacious yet timid demeanor, forcefully snatching the wine from his mouth before their lips intertwined. Xiao Bai, heavily pregnant, clung cautiously to the Demon Lord, the tingling pleasure making his waist weak and his chest even wetter. He greedily inhaled her cool, astringent scent.
Her soft ears drooped down, and Lu Yue mischievously reached out and touched the fleshy ear tips. The person in her arms had even more moist eyes, and she bit her lip pitifully, afraid of being laughed at by the guests below.
"I never imagined that Your Majesty could impregnate this beauty."
"That's really impressive."
This ambiguous scene was nothing new to everyone, but the strict rules of Shangqing, where Xueji lived, made it practically the same as witnessing a bedroom affair.
He remained silent, the fine wine and delicacies on the table untouched. Whispers circulated around Xueji, praising the Demon Lord's might.
If she were truly pregnant, it would be utterly shameful. Xue Ji inadvertently looked up and saw that nauseating scene of lips and tongues intertwined again. They appeared intimately close, but there was no warmth in those purple eyes; they were as empty as rotten wood.
This is the Demon Realm, all of it is an illusion.
Lu Yue's gaze met Xue Ji's. She saw her exquisite, jade-carved profile, her beautiful, gentle brows framed by slightly lowered, cold eyes, a straight nose, and her almost translucent, snow-white skin that made her lips appear rosy.
Even when humiliated in the Demon Realm, their backs remained straight.
Upon seeing those eyes, Xue Ji immediately averted her gaze, her ears burning red. Lu Yue's expression shifted slightly; after tidying the hair of the person in his arms, he continued drinking and enjoying the music.
The banquet lasted a long time before it ended, and all the guests dispersed. Back home, they inevitably praised the Emperor's heroic deeds, but as the story spread, it took on a different meaning.
"Your Majesty's beautiful wife is pregnant, and her belly is huge."
"The Demon Lord's most favored beauty is pregnant."
"The beauty presented by Shangqing has an extraordinary physique; she was able to get pregnant and has already given birth."
"Xue Ji gave birth to the Demon Lord's child."
"What?"
Master Erkong was so frightened that his beard trembled and he almost couldn't catch his breath. He stood up and then sat down again: "Say it again."
The disciple below the stage said with difficulty, "This is absolutely true. Two months have passed since the news broke. Junior Brother Xueji doesn't know what kind of medicine the demon fed him, but he actually became pregnant. Everyone says he has already given birth, and they are twins."
Master Erkong was so enraged that he vomited blood: "What a disgrace! What a disgrace!"
No wonder she chose Xue Ji; she was drawn to his looks and cultivation, believing they could produce a demon child to inherit her position.
He coldly instructed, "That child cannot be kept alive; he must be killed to prevent future troubles."
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