Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 41

Chapter 41: Yu Yu!

"She is dead. Take her out," he said and Lian smiled as she grabbed her by the arm, dragging her out of the room with Mei following closely behind. The assassin was long dead her voice silent but her curses echoed through his mind. He treated it like background noise as he took a sip of his tea a slight quirk at the corner of his lips.

It seemed he should have taken her last words to heart because her curses turned out to be prophetic.

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The sun had long set as Xiang Yu, Lian, and Mei approached the gates of a small city known as Xiannu City, nestled near the fishing villages. The city earned its name from its breathtaking beauty and the stunning appearances of the women who lived there. It was rumoured that the goddess of virtue and grace had blessed the city, making its women exceptionally beautiful. Xiang Yu was puzzled by the twins’ choice of destination. They usually loved staying in the fishing village with Dan Dan and her family or visiting the small town nearby.

He had no idea that the pair had sought advice from Dan Dan when they visited her. The twins asked her where they could find the most beautiful women around. They knew their master didn’t like the stunning female demons in the demon realm so maybe he preferred human women.

At the time, Dan Dan who had been rocking her baby lowered her eyelashes as she reminisced. She had harboured feelings for Xiang Yu for years, but he had always seen her as he did Lian and Mei. Eventually, she married and found happiness, though a pang of longing still lingered in her heart. When the twins asked her where they should take their master, Dan Dan suggested Xiannu City, especially now, during the lantern festival. This was how they ended up here.

As they walked through the city, the streets were alive with vibrant colours and the soft glow of lanterns hanging from every corner. The air was filled with laughter and the sweet scent of blooming flowers. Xiang Yu couldn’t help but be captivated by the city’s charm. "Are you hungry yet?" he asked, staring at the grilled skewers, their fragrant wafting in the air. _{freёwebnovel.com}

Lian and Mei exchanged a knowing glance before Mei spoke up. "Not yet. Sister Dan Dan’s shrimp noodle soup is still warm in my belly. How about we buy some paper lanterns? I want a pink one." She dashed into the crowd looking for the vendors and Lian ran after her.

"I want a pink one too!" Lian yelled her ponytail swaying like a horse’s tail.

Xiang Yu made his way to a nearby tea house, choosing a secluded corner where he could observe the market. The older man rushed to serve him with a sickening beaming smile on his face. The scent of jasmine tea filled the air as he sat down, his eyes never leaving the crowd. He sipped his tea lazily, his senses on high alert, waiting for the moment when the twins would spring the trap.

Minutes turned into an hour, and Xiang Yu’s patience was finally rewarded. He felt a subtle shift in the crowd’s energy, a ripple that signalled something was amiss. He set his cup down and rose to his feet, his divine sense honing in on the faint traces of Lian and Mei’s presence. His honey-coloured pupils turned crimson as he walked with unhurried strides through the bustling crowd.

His hand rested behind his back, his eyes scanning the surroundings with a calm intensity. The twins were not in distress, so he took his time, allowing his demonic senses to guide him. As he reached the outskirts of the city, a thick fog began to envelop the area, its ghostly aura unnatural to the mortal realm. He stepped into the fog, his movements deliberate and unhurried. The eerie mist swirled around him, whispering ominous warnings.

As he walked deeper into the fog, a figure materialised before him. His steps faltered as he recognised the youthful and gorgeous form of his mother as she had been before her death. She smiled at him, a warm and loving smile that he had never seen directed at him before. It was a smile that spoke of acceptance and affection.

"Yu Yu," she called sweetly, her voice carrying a tenderness that tugged at his heart.