It has to be said that the Demon Princess's coming-of-age ceremony was indeed a grand affair. The banquet hadn't even begun yet, but the hall was already packed with people.
Especially those who could attend this banquet were of extraordinary status. From the nobles of the demon clan to some well-known independent cultivators in the world of immortal cultivation, listening to Yu Wenche's introduction, Tu Nian felt that the demon clan banquet was very similar to those high-end cocktail parties in the real world. Those who could integrate into this circle were most likely either wealthy or noble.
Perhaps because the banquet was busy and there was something to be dealt with, Yuwen Che had just brought Tu Nian and others into the venue when he was found by the Demon Emperor's confidant. The two chatted back and forth, and then he arranged Tu Nian and others at the table and left, calling a few attendants over before leaving.
If these attendants said something nice, it was to entertain them. If they said something unpleasant, it was no different from supervision. Fortunately, Yuwen Che was gone, so Tu Nian and the others could at least communicate with each other through voice transmission and discuss how to escape from this strange trap set by the prince consort.
"Our position seems quite delicate."
As the voice relayed this, Chu Qiurong tilted her head and looked towards the gorgeous seat nearby.
Everyone couldn't help but take Chu Qiurong's warning seriously. There were five similar seats, just the right number for the Demon Emperor's family. The purpose of their placement was so obvious that it sent a chill down their spines.
"What method did you say you were going to use?"
Luo Qinghe asked Jin Nanfeng this question, but they were in a group chat with voice transmission effect, so other people could hear it as well, so everyone heard Tu Nian speak before Jin Nanfeng.
"Oh, you don't want that Wind Fox anymore? Didn't Yu Wenche say he'd give it to you after the banquet was over?"
"In an emergency, we must act swiftly. If there is no other way, this is the only way."
Although Luo Qinghe looked calm, he was actually very scared. He was still a virgin after all. What would happen if someone offered a reward to take away his virginity?
"The teleportation talisman will definitely attract the guards' attention. I will use the Earth Escape Technique to hide you. When their forces are dispersed and they activate the teleportation array to search for you, we will seize the opportunity to leave."
Jin Nanfeng's method sounded easy, but the Earth Escape Technique alone was beyond their control. It was a high-level technique unique to those with Earth Spiritual Roots, and Jin Nanfeng had been immersed in various ancient books and texts. If any of them were to use it, even if they had reached the Spiritual Transformation Stage, they would probably find it difficult to use the Earth Escape Technique to achieve success.
Of course, it was only because Ji Xue's bounty had been obtained that Jin Nanfeng could resort to this method of breaking off relations. Otherwise, if he had not received the sect's funds, he would not be willing to go back alone.
Unexpectedly, when Jin Nanfeng was speaking, Su Youzhi was also very quiet, without a word of protest. You know, the Fengli was caught mostly for her.
Tu Nian saw the girl's eyes secretly looking at Bo Qiu, and he understood that the beauty trap really was used to treat arrogance.
However, although there is a way to escape, some problems have also surfaced.
For example, although they had already completed their bounties on this trip, the silver required for the apprenticeship conference was far more than that. Don't forget, their real purpose in coming to Dongzhenxu was to set an example. Completing these low-level bounties was to improve the Bounty Pavilion's assessment of their qualifications, so that they could accept bounties with higher rewards.
But their escape undoubtedly slapped Yuwen Yiyi in the face, and was equivalent to forging a feud with the demon leader. From then on, they would not be able to come to collect the reward, and even if they wandered around, they would probably be caught and thrown into the pig cage.
Then there was the raccoon that Bo Qiu had been so obsessed with saving. As soon as they ran away, they were fried, cooked, and served on a plate. Looking at Bo Qiu's listless look, Tu Nian knew he must have objections.
"What's the point of you saving that Fengli?" She used her spiritual power to exit the group chat and asked Bo Qiu alone.
The other party's voice was indifferent, sounding uninterested. "Just think I'm being kind. It's hard to save it now, so I'll just leave it here."
Tu Nian was shocked.
Why does he act like I bullied him?
But even if it wasn't for him, the idea of everyone running away was something that we should think twice about.
"Actually, according to rumors, the third princess of the demon clan is quite pretty and has a straightforward personality. It seems inappropriate for us to treat her like a monster."
quiet.
After Tu Nian finished speaking, she was greeted by a strange silence. Taking advantage of the fact that no one spoke, she continued with an unchanged expression, "That's right. What I mean is that we'd better not use this method."
"Junior Sister..."
"Don't rush to refute it yet."
Interrupting Chu Qiurong's attempt to ask a question, Tu Nian said, "Think about it, everyone. If we ruined the Third Princess's coming-of-age ceremony, would the demons let us off so easily? If we do that, we'll become a thorn in the demons' side. If they bother to order our capture, even if we manage to escape this time, what will we do with the bounty in the future?"
Chu Qiurong suddenly fell silent, and so did her other two senior brothers.
"That being said, what does this have to do with us? We at Yuqing don't need this spare money. We have to leave eventually."
"Who won't let you go?"
As soon as Su Youzhi said this, Tu Nian looked up and said indifferently, "Let's go."
"I……"
Su Youzhi opened his mouth but couldn't say anything. Then he remembered that they were not partners.
"So what are you going to do?" Jin Nanfeng asked.
Retracting his gaze, Tu Nian smiled and said, "Let's not talk about what will happen in the future. At least this time, let's do as they said and attend the Third Princess' birthday."
Seeing that several people shuddered and looked horrified after hearing this, she continued to soothe them softly, "Don't be too nervous. If things go well, maybe they'll just enjoy the sight. But even if things go badly, it's hard to force things. The princess wants to save face, so she won't force you, right?"
Just as everyone was still trying to prepare themselves mentally, there was a sudden commotion in the hall.
"Look, it's the third princess!"
"The third princess is here!"
With a few shouts, the casual conversation in the hall gradually stopped, and everyone turned their attention to the front of the hall. The first person they saw was Chenxiang, whom the Demon Emperor Yuwen Futu and Tu Nian and others had just met. The two of them were arm in arm and looked very affectionate, and behind them followed the two princes Yuwen Shao and Yuwen Che respectively.
Today's protagonist, the third princess Yuwen Yiyi, was the last one to arrive. She was slowly escorted to her seat by a group of demon maids and finally stopped at the gorgeous seat next to Jin Nanfeng.
With a pair of bright eyes that inherited Chenxiang's, Yuwen looked curiously at the young men in white clothes in front of him, and said with a smile: "Are you the gifts that my royal brother prepared for me?"
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