âWhen did we ever go after the queen? Quit making false accusations. As far that Yun Ruo Xi, humph, that woman deserves what she got! If she hadnât abused a newborn foxling in the Demon Palace back then, and then cruelly skinned the child alive, she wouldnât have angered so many demons and made us chase after her!â
For First Elder, one of his greatest regrets was not murdering that evil scourge at the time, thus leading to all those tragic events over time! Seriously, in his mind he never couldâve imagined such a fragile looking girl to be so ruthless and cruel inside. Itâs shocking for him back then. Imagine their future queenâs close friend being so evil at heart, what could he have done?
âHoho!â Keeper Ling snarls dismissively and retorts, âYou think I will believe you when Ruo Xi is such a kind and gentle lady? Iâll tell you the truth now, not long ago we have discovered a mean to heal her body.â When saying this, he made sure to make eye contact with Di Cang so that his meaning doesnât get misinterpreted: âWe only need the blood of a purebred fox from the royal line to completely cure her. But Ruo Xi couldnât bear the idea and pleaded with us to give up the plan, yet you still say she would skin a foxling alive?â
First Elder didnât even want to argue with these fools so he merely snickered a laugh at that claim. In his view, it would just be a matter of time before they find out the hidden vile darkness inside that girlâs heart.
In the face of these shameless remarks, Di Cang continues to stand there with his hand behind his back. However, the mood around his face has grown tremendously dark.
âDi Cang, we are here this time to tell this matter! To save Ruo Xi is to use the purest of blood from your line, and it must be a young female one at that! After you generate a new daughter, you are to hand it over to us!â Keeper Hyunâs attitude there was that of absolute compliance, leaving no room for argument.
Whether it be First Elder or the rest of the demons standing there along the city wall, everyone was completely stunned by what they were hearing.
Are these people from the Celestial Palace stupid? They would dare to say something like that in front of the king? And in such a determined fashion?
The kindest of the three Keeper Zun also showed a frown over his peerâs statement. Heâs of the same idea and was ready to make such a demand, but his phrases were set to be more excusable and accepting to the idea. What Hyun did there was a direct slap across the face and outright rude.
But no matter, whatâs said has been said, thereâs no reason for any of them to worry about the consequences when they didnât care either way.
Suddenly, a burst of hysterical laughter breaks the eerie silence. Itâs overbearing and oppressive like some giant mountain was crushing down from above.
âBased on what can she use my daughter to save herself?â