A figure that blended almost into the darkness landed behind a hidden rock, while rows of trained demons patrolled in the distance.
Ji Jiuying looked up at the red moon in the sky. Qinghu said that these demons would change shifts every hour, and she only had this one chance to enter the Demon Palace. There was still some time before midnight. Ji Jiuying's expression changed slightly, and she flashed into the space.
The man in the shadows frowned as he noticed her presence disappear, his eyes darkening.
"Mother."
Xiao Huang'er and Xuanwu ran towards Ji Jiuying, while Hei Xiangling and Dongfang Yao also came up.
"Girl, is that person trustworthy?"
Hei Xiangling asked.
Ji Jiuying pursed her lips. Actually, she didn't know if he was trustworthy or not, but she was in an unfamiliar place and it wasn't appropriate for her to ask those demons. She could only trust him, which was better than her being like a headless fly.
"Here, he's the only one I can trust, isn't he?"
“Little girl, that man’s demonic aura is much stronger than the ones we encountered yesterday! I think you should be more careful.”
She understood what Dongfang Yao was saying, and that was why she hadn't revealed the matter of the Xuanbing Flower.
Soon, midnight arrived, and Ji Jiuying used an invisibility talisman to reappear outside the Demon Palace.
A look of surprise flashed across the man in the shadows. He thought of how she had suddenly appeared behind him this morning. So that's how it is... How delightful!
After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the demon soldiers indeed left. They met up not far away, and Ji Jiuying moved nimbly and flashed into the demon palace. The demon soldiers guarding the door only felt a breeze and didn't pay much attention.
Ji Jiuying arrived at the enormous demon palace, which was surrounded by towering city walls. Unlike the imperial palace, these walls were all dark-colored, and under the red moonlight, they appeared exceptionally mysterious and solemn.
With so many palaces, which one is Si Yu being held in?
Just as Ji Jiuying was struggling with her decision, two female demons slowly walked over from not far away. In an instant, she had a flash of inspiration. Just as the two female demons passed by Ji Jiuying, she used her pupil technique to control both of them at the same time. The female demons stood there dumbfounded.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Ji Jiuying used her soul technique to search through the memories of the two female demons, but found no information about Si Yu at all. Could it be that the two female demons were too low-level?
When Dongfang Yao saw Ji Jiuying use her soul technique, he was stunned. This girl really knows a lot.
Ji Jiuying's gaze fell on the trays in their hands, and she could tell at a glance that the fabric of these robes was extraordinary, presumably a gift for a demon of a higher rank.
With a narrowing of his eyes, he knocked one of the female demons unconscious with a single palm strike, dragged her to a nearby patch of grass, and then had Hei Xiangling use illusion magic to disguise her as the female demon. His movements were as smooth as flowing water. He picked up a tray from the ground, snapped his fingers, and one of the female demons woke up and continued walking forward, completely unaware that the person beside him had been replaced.
"You brat, how dare you! What if these robes are meant for the Demon King? You'd be walking right into a trap!" Hei Xiangling said with a worried expression.
"Xiangling, how can you do something big without being bold!"
Ji Jiuying followed the female demon and soon arrived at a magnificent palace. Two demon soldiers at the gate saw their arrival and shouted, "Why are you so late tonight? If the Demon King punishes you, even ten of your lives won't be enough!"
Ji Jiuying's mouth twitched. What incredible luck! It really is the Demon King's clothes!
"Lord Ji, your subordinate knows her mistake. Please, Demon King, forgive us sisters this time." The female demon pleaded in panic, while Ji Jiuying just lowered her head and remained silent.
Ji Jiuying: "Hei Xiangling, you jinx!"
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"Alright, alright, let's go in!"
The male demon with a rooster comb on his head said, and Ji Jiuying's heart sank. Did he want them to take him in? Would this demon king make them change clothes?
Now that things have come to this, there's no turning back; we have no choice but to bite the bullet and follow along.
The two demons guarding the door opened it, and the inside was filled with water mist, making it hazy and unclear. Ji Jiuying followed the female demon in nervously, glancing at the screen to the side. It turned out that the demon king was taking a bath!
Ji Jiuying followed the female demon to put away her clothes, then lowered her head and followed behind the demon, about to leave, when a deep male voice suddenly came from behind the screen, "Stop."
The succubus knelt on the ground in terror. Not only did she kneel down herself, but she also dragged Ji Jiuying down with her. Fortunately, Ji Jiuying reacted quickly and braced herself with her hands on the ground to prevent her knees from falling.
"Your Highness, have mercy! I know I was wrong. I didn't mean to deliver it so late..."
Silence was maintained behind the screen, and after a while, another voice came from behind it.
"Get out!"
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"Thank you, Demon King."
The two stood up unsteadily. Ji Jiuying frowned. What was going on?
"The demons who spoke may leave; the demons who did not speak may remain."
Upon hearing this, Ji Jiuying wanted to curse. The demoness looked at Ji Jiuying with sympathy, bit her lower lip, and retreated, thoughtfully closing the door behind her!
Could it be that we've been discovered?
Behind the screen, only the sound of water could be heard. Ji Jiuying closed her eyes. I will endure it. If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move either.
"Come here and help me scrub my back!"
The cold voice came from behind the screen again. Ji Jiuying's face darkened. She rubbed her back. "You damned monster, you think you can have it all?"
"Um?"
The Demon King let out an extremely dangerous voice. Before knowing the other party's strength, she should not act rashly, especially since she was currently on their territory. Ji Jiuying had no choice but to walk up shakily. She saw a strong man leaning against the edge of the pool, his hair half-covering his face. However, Ji Jiuying could still clearly see a nine-tailed fox carved on his back, but the hazy mist made it impossible to see his true face.
Dongfang Yao's voice echoed in her mind, "Little girl, the aura of this demon is so strong."
"You brat, knock him unconscious with a needle before searching his soul."
Hei Xiangling's voice came, and Ji Jiuying's eyes flickered slightly. She gently placed her hands on the Demon King's shoulders, and suddenly, three poisoned silver needles pierced the Demon King in the pool.
Whoosh!
Water splashed everywhere, blurring her vision. She could vaguely hear the sound of clothes being put on. Ji Jiuying's heart sank. She had failed!
A cold light flashed by, and from within the mist, a man wearing a fox mask attacked with intense killing intent. Ji Jiuying hurriedly summoned the Black Night to defend against the fatal blow, and the screen was instantly shattered by the collision of their forces.
Hearing the noise, the demon soldiers outside the door quickly grabbed their weapons and rushed in.
"Don't come in!"
A cold, indifferent voice came from inside, and the demon soldiers stopped in their tracks, turning their gazes to Lord Ji beside them. Lord Ji shook his head and said, "Step back!"
Although he retreated, Lord Ji's eyes lingered inside the room. Why was the Demon King acting so strangely today? Leaving behind a female demon and causing such a commotion, could it be...? He blushed as he thought of something.
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