âFatherâs order is that no one here in these lands are allowed to live, and since these demonic beasts are living here, they too are within that range.â
âSir,â said an old man next to He Lu, âthe Demon as a race have always been very united against outsiders. If they learn of what we do today, it might just provoke a war between the two realms.â
He Lu snorts derisively at that comment: âI heard the granddaughter of that Medicine Sect is the wife of that demon king, and didnât we attack her before? Itâs the same as declaring war, what does it matter if we slaughter a few demonic beasts now?â
The old man frowns and got more disgruntled in his face. The Spirit Lord have always been wise and intelligent, how can his son be so clueless and foolish?
âThe two issues cannot be compared together. The denizens of the Demon Realm arenât stupid. No matter how prestigious a queen is, sheâs still only one human. We can always claim to be unaware later and use that as an excuse. Whatâs more, theyâre already at war with the Celestial Realm, they wouldnât want to be confronted on two different fronts. By then, we can just feign ignorance and compensate with some sort of material gift.â
âAs for the monsters here in the forestâ¦.â The old man stifles a smirk to avoid showing his own disdain for others, âItâs well known the Demon Realm have issued an edict to every other realm long ago. Anyone who attacks their kin will be hunted down to the ends of the world! Consider sparing these demonic beasts as a favor to the demon king, after all, weâre already going after his queen.â
In other words, his opinion was that the Demon Realm should thank them for sparing their kin and not be infuriated for even having that idea.
âAnd⦠I donât intend to kill the demon queen.â
âWhat do you mean by that?â Narrowing his eyes in, He Lu turns to stare at the senior wearing the pine flower patterned robe.
This old thing, relying on his strength as a Celestial Rank to defy me. Heâs even daring enough to refuse my orders!
âEven if we claim not to know of that woman being the demon queen, but what ifâ¦â pausing, the old man attempts to let his words sink in. âWhat if the demons refuse to leave the matter be even with compensation?â
He Lu burst out into a sniggering laughter. Itâs cold and derisive as it rang across the city.
âSo according to Elder Yuanâs wording, you want us to not kill anyone from the Medicine Sect, Misty Fairy House and Holy Land as well? Is that what you mean?â
âNo,â the old man shook his head, âthe monsters are known to have a short fuse when protecting their own kin, thatâs true. However, when have you seen them protecting humanity? Even if the demon king pampers his own queen, the womanâs relatives are only ordinary humans. We can kill them and any other human without having to worry about the wonât repercussion from the act.â
At mostâ¦. The demon king will only ask for some sort of compensation in order to satisfy his womanâs need. Compared to the wealth this land provides, thatâs nothing.
âElder Yuan,â an insufferable anger fills He Luâs chest, âDonât forget what my fatherâs orders are. When carrying out the invasion, you are to assist me in my goal. So, Iâm telling you now, whether it be humans or demonic beasts, all must die!â Red in the face, the arrogant manâs spit was flying all over the seniorâs face when he started yelling.
Stone cold without a hint of emotion now, Elder Yuan responds in a rather bland voice: âIf you want to go die then you can do it on your own, we here wonât accompany you into the Abyss forest.â
âYouâ¦â Pointing his accusing finger with grit between his teeth, âGood, very good! Once we get back to the Spirit Realm, I will report everything to my father and have him decide!â