The two of them just stared at each other, wide-eyed.
After holding it in for more than ten seconds, Bai Xiaoruo finally couldn't help but burst into laughter, bending over backwards!
"A scourge of the nation? You? Hahaha... You're so ugly! You're not even one ten-thousandth as pretty as me! What idiot would be blind enough to fall for you... Uh..."
As she spoke, her laughter suddenly stopped, and she blinked. "Huh? That's strange, it sounds like... I'm insulting myself?"
Looking at her belated and silly appearance, Shen Yunhao couldn't laugh. He turned to look at the Holy City street scene rushing past the carriage window, his eyes filled with an indescribable mix of worry and guilt.
Sometimes, he really felt like he was a jinx, with trouble following him wherever he went.
The same fate befell the cultivators of Wanren City who perished in the Demon Vine incident and the innocent bystanders; now, in Lizhou, the same fate awaits…
"Hey? Why are you suddenly so EMO?" Seeing this, the little fox also stopped smiling, moved to sit next to him, and leaned her head gently on his shoulder. "You usually seem like a pretty clever young man, how come you're starting to get so stubborn now? It's not like those Blood Sect bastards haven't wanted to attack our demon race for a day or two. As long as this evil soul blood energy exists, we two are irreconcilable enemies! As for you... you just happened to give them an excuse to launch an attack prematurely, don't think too much about it..."
Shen Yunhao reached out and gently stroked her slender waist. "No, I just feel... it seems like no matter where I go, trouble always finds me. I just want to... to be okay..."
Bai Xiaoruo raised her head, a mischievous glint in her pink eyes, and teased, "What's wrong? Gotta settle down and pick up a girl, huh?"
"..."
Distracted by her words, Shen Yunhao's melancholy dissipated somewhat. He pouted, lowered his head, and bit Yingying's earlobe. "What, is it not allowed? You won't let me soak in it?"
The little fox chuckled and dodged his movement, sticking out her tongue. "I've figured it out! You're a complete scumbag! You can't resist any pretty girl, you want to grab them all into your arms!"
"Who said that?" Shen Yunhao tightened his arms, holding her even closer, and said seriously, "No matter how many beauties there are in Lizhou, I will only come to you..."
Bai Xiaoruo's heart skipped a beat at the sudden words, her face flushed red. Just as she was about to complain about how cheesy it was, she saw Shen Yunhao grab one of her restless tails, take a big, satisfied sniff, and then lift his head, revealing a blissful expression of "coming back to life."
"After all, no matter how beautiful other fox spirits are, they don't have as many tails as you to suck!"
"..."
The air was quiet for a moment.
"Whoosh!"
"Hey? Where's the tail?"
"They were fine just a moment ago, why are they suddenly angry again? Women are so hard to please..."
...
The carriage soon stopped in front of a lavishly decorated and impressive restaurant.
As dusk approached, the restaurant remained brightly lit, especially upstairs, where colorful neon lights shimmered and shone, making the carved beams and painted rafters particularly dazzling. The sounds of string and wind instruments and boisterous laughter could be faintly heard, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.
It's hard to imagine that such a bustling scene is located in the heart of the demon race, which reveres power and nature.
The car door opened, and Bai Xiaoruo, having tidied her appearance, slowly stepped out.
She changed into a more formal snow-white velvet-trimmed robe. With her flowing robes and graceful steps, she naturally exuded the noble demeanor of a princess of the Demon Emperor's Palace, a stark contrast to the image of the sullen little fox who had been playing and laughing with Shen Yunhao in the carriage just moments before.
It's unclear whether this aloof demeanor is a side of her that she naturally possesses, or... simply something she's brought on by a certain guy.
Anyway, after getting off the car, Bai Xiaoruo didn't look back at all, as if she didn't recognize the person behind her, and walked into the restaurant on her own.
As soon as Shen Yunhao jumped off the carriage, he saw that the white-clad figure had already disappeared inside the door, leaving him only with a heartless back view. He sighed helplessly.
At this moment, the maid who had been sitting in the front seat of the carriage as the driver also jumped down gracefully. It was the fat fox maid who always looked sleepy.
She rubbed her eyes, which seemed perpetually closed, glanced at Shen Yunhao who was left standing there, and surprisingly, walked over to him, patted his shoulder with an air of maturity, and sighed in a weathered tone:
"You... you're a seasoned player who's been through countless romances, how come you can't even handle a simple fox like our young lady?"
Shen Yunhao shrugged, his face full of innocence and helplessness.
How could he possibly know exactly which jokes were appropriate and which were taboo for a young girl who had just entered a relationship and whose mind was sensitive and changeable?
"Haaah..."
As soon as the maid finished speaking, she couldn't help but let out a big yawn, smacked her lips, and said sleepily, "If you don't have anything to do during dinner, remember to make room for me to take a nap..."
Shen Yunhao was taken aback: "What do you mean?"
Zhuzhu waved her hand lazily, "You'll find out in a bit... Anyway, you like petting foxes too, right..."
After saying that, without waiting for Shen Yunhao's reaction, she swayed and walked into the restaurant, as if she might fall asleep on the spot at any moment.
Shen Yunhao took two steps forward, "By the way, I still don't know your name."
"Just call me Zhuzhu..."
"Piggy?"
Shen Yunhao subconsciously repeated, "This name does suit her true form quite well."
"...Call me whatever you want...I'm so sleepy..."
"..."
The interior of the restaurant appears more spacious and luxurious than the exterior.
After entering, there is a long corridor covered with a soft carpet, with separate rooms on both sides. Many demon maids dressed in uniform carry exquisite wine and food, moving lightly in and out of each room.
It wasn't as noisy as I had imagined; I could only faintly hear laughter and conversation coming from the various rooms, and the environment seemed quite elegant.
Tianyuelou is very large. Apart from the impressive counter and rest area at the entrance, the first floor is full of private rooms. There are no open seats for the public.
Ascending the spiral staircase to the second floor, the view suddenly opened up, revealing scattered tables of wine, where all sorts of...江湖客 (jianghu ke, meaning wandering martial arts figures) were gathered.
Although they are all demons, their unconventional attire and slightly fierce demeanor suggest they are indeed free-spirited wandering demons who have spent years roaming the world.
The advantage of placing the open hall on the second floor is that guests can leisurely enjoy the bustling street scene of the Wan Yao Holy City below and the majestic palaces in the distance through the railing.
In the demon race, where the population density is extremely low, the Holy City of Ten Thousand Demons is already the most bustling metropolis with the largest number of demons.
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