After Gu Yu left, the last of the thirteen Demon God seats was filled.
With a faint tinkling of bells, an elderly man, hunched over, his face swathed in bandages, and leaning on a cane, slowly made his way to the foot of the dais.
Bells tied to his cane rang with each step.
"I am Corpse Demon Heaven, the thirteenth Demon God. Greetings, Madam and Little Princess!"
Corpse Demon Heaven bowed slightly to Luo Ruying, his voice deep and ancient.
Even standing before him, Luo Ruying could feel the overwhelming stench of corpse qi and miasma radiating from him.
However, after encountering so many peculiar individuals already, she felt no particular surprise at his appearance.
"Greetings, Old Corpse," Luo Ruying replied courteously.
"No need for formalities, Madam..." Corpse Demon Heaven nodded slightly, his gaze shifting to Luo Ruying, who sat between Ning Yechen and her, her large eyes fixed on him with intense curiosity.
Even though his body exuded a thick, eerie corpse aura, Luo Hongye's small face showed no discomfort or resistance.
After a moment's hesitation, Corpse Demon Heaven restrained his aura and stepped onto the platform. His withered, ancient hand reached out toward Luo Hongye.
Luo Ruying's heart skipped a beat, but she managed to suppress her urge to intervene.
She noticed that Ning Yechen had no intention of stopping Corpse Demon Heaven.
Corpse Demon Heaven's hand stopped inches from Luo Hongye's face, palm open to reveal several candies.
The candies were wrapped in transparent immortal pouches to protect them from his corpse aura—a thoughtful gesture indeed.
"Grandpa, are these for me?" Luo Hongye asked, tilting her head up.
Corpse Demon Heaven nodded gently.
"Thank you, Grandpa~" Luo Hongye said with a sweet smile. She took the candies from his hand and eagerly unwrapped one, immediately offering it to Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying.
"Daddy, Mommy, have a candy~"
"Old Corpse gave those to you, dear. You eat them."
Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying smiled softly, affectionately stroking Luo Hongye's small head.
Only then did Luo Hongye happily pop the candy into her mouth and begin to savor it.
Corpse Demon Heaven stared blankly at her radiant smile, his expression lost in thought.
When he came to his senses, a gentle smile appeared in his azure eyes. He slowly turned and left, leaning on his cane.
The crowd watched him go and couldn't resist teasing:
"Old Corpse actually gave the little princess candy? Unbelievable!"
"Right! I thought he'd give her a corpse puppet or something!"
"I bet he sees the little princess as his granddaughter now..."
"Look how much lighter he walks with his cane! Hahaha!"
Luo Ruying also silently watched Corpse Demon Heaven's retreating figure.
He looked terrifying, and his name sounded frightening, but in reality, he was a kind and gentle soul...
Having met all thirteen Demon God Generals of the Demon Realm, Luo Ruying felt a sense of relief.
She had thought the Night Heaven Gods she'd met in South Li City were strange enough, but these other Demon Gods were even more eccentric...
It seemed she still had much to learn about the Demon Realm...
*I wonder if she'll be able to adapt...*
Luo Ruying couldn't help but sigh softly.
Just as she thought she could finally relax, the other commanders and representatives of various races in the hall began taking turns toasting her one after another...
Looking at the thousands of people in the hall, Luo Ruying suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of pressure.
She was already feeling a faint buzz of intoxication, and with everyone taking turns toasting her, she wasn't sure if she could hold it together...
*If only I hadn't boasted so early...*
While the hall buzzed with greetings and toasts to Luo Ruying, three figures sat alone at a long table, carefully sipping fine wine and sampling never-before-seen delicacies. These three were Meng Niu and his companions, who had followed her to the Demon Realm.
Among the thousands of attendees, every face was that of an Immortal Emperor or Immortal Venerable. As mere Heavenly Immortals, the three felt utterly insignificant...
Maintaining proper upright postures, Meng Niu and his companions sat demurely in a corner of the hall, appearing remarkably well-behaved and reserved.
Only when no one was looking would they steal sips of wine and nibble on food, terrified of attracting attention.
Despite their utmost caution, a group of people in the hall still noticed them.
Several burly, imposing men surrounded Meng Niu and the other two in a corner, staring at them with curiosity.
"Hmm? What are these three little animals doing in the Demon God Hall?"
"No idea. Never seen them before."
"Oh~ Heaven-Devouring Divine Python, Chaos Demon Bull, Titan Giant Ape...!"
"And all with Ancient Demon Clan bloodlines! What a prize!"
"It's been ages since I last tasted Ancient Demon Clan flesh. Is this our midnight snack tonight?"
Meng Niu: "..."
Bai Yuan: "..."
Cai Se: "..."
The three of them huddled together, trembling violently, afraid to even breathe.
"Um... I don't like snake or monkey meat."
"But this bull looks quite delicious~!"
"And such muscular flesh! Perfect!"
One of the burly men leaned close to Meng Niu's face, staring intently for a moment before reaching out to pat his body. He nodded in satisfaction.
Meng Niu nearly burst into tears. With a mournful face, he stammered, "M-my meat is tough and bland..."
"Even better! How did you know I prefer tough meat~!"
"Tough meat has a good chew! *Slurp, slurp*~!"
The burly man excitedly licked his eighteen-centimeter tongue, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
For a moment, the three of them couldn't tell whether they were the demons or the others were.
*To think I wouldn't die by the Lord's hand, only to be eaten as a midnight snack tonight...*
Just as the burly men were about to lay hands on Meng Niu and the other two, a clear, icy voice rang out from behind the crowd.
"Do not touch them."
The burly men's spines chilled instantly. They whirled around and bowed respectfully.
"Left Protector!"
Yue Qingyou's cold gaze swept over the group. "These three are pets adopted by the Demon Lord," she said calmly. "Without the Demon Lord's permission, none of you may lay a hand on them. Is that understood?"
"Yes!" the burly men replied, snapping to attention. They hastily retreated from Yue Qingyou's presence, inwardly relieved.
*We didn't strike yet.*
*So these three are actually the Demon Lord's pets...*
After the burly men left, Meng Niu and the other two immediately threw themselves at Yue Qingyou's feet, clinging to her legs and weeping uncontrollably.
"Lady Yue...!!" (ಥ_ಥ)
For the first time, they felt truly safe and secure by her side...
Yue Qingyou looked down at the three at her feet. "As the Demon Lord's pets, you must not bring him shame," she said coldly. "Starting tomorrow, I will send you to a certain place."
"W-where...?"
A chill ran through the three. They silently released their grip on Yue Qingyou's legs, a sense of foreboding creeping into their hearts.
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