“Inside the Demon Lord’s Hall of Lianhuazhou.”
Mo Gei Lian and A Rui both felt a little restrained. This was their first time on the territory of a State Demon Lord, and they couldn’t help but feel uneasy.
By contrast, Ye Yu remained completely unfazed. After all, in the Demon Realm’s dreamscape he had been a frequent guest in the halls of various Demon Kings—he had even married one and served as Demon Lord himself. Such a place no longer held any novelty for him.
After Hou Mingjie led them into the great hall, she respectfully stepped aside, her deference plain to see. Just as Ye Yu was about to look for a seat, a young man with a face full of pockmarks entered, beaming as he said, “You must be from the Chimo Hall—what an honor to finally meet you. I am Bai Miaoxiang.”
His enthusiastic greeting left A Rui momentarily at a loss; ever shy, he took half a step back. Mo Gei Lian forced an awkward smile and looked to Ye Yu, who raised an incredulous brow and asked, “Bai Miaoxiang?”
Honestly, no matter how one looked at it, the name sounded decidedly feminine. A pockmarked man named Bai Miaoxiang was decidedly jarring. Yet Bai Miaoxiang showed no embarrassment. He laughed and said, “That’s right—that’s my name. My father chose it, and I can’t very well change it, can I? Please, sit, don’t be so tense.”
Ye Yu didn’t refuse. He found the nearest seat and sat down. Mo Gei Lian did the same. A Rui remained hesitant and tried to stand behind them, but a single glance from Ye Yu halted him. Reluctantly, A Rui took the seat next to Mo Gei Lian.
Bai Miaoxiang observed all this but said nothing, turning his attention to Ye Yu. “I watched the battle footage that Little Jie sent me—truly spectacular. To defeat a Demon Emperor–Realm foe with a Demon Lord–Realm power... such strength is awe-inspiring. In time, you will surely carve out your place in the Demon Realm.
“And you, Mo Gei Lian, leader of the Chimo Hall, you’ve trained an exceptional disciple. As the Demon Lord of Lianhuazhou, it brings me great joy to see talents like you appear.
“But tell me, would the three of you be willing to serve me?”
Mo Gei Lian glanced at Ye Yu. After hearing his inner-voice response, he spoke slowly, “Our Chimo Hall is based here in Lianhuazhou, and you are the State Demon Lord. Naturally we heed your command. However, Little Jie mentioned a Celestial–Defying operation planned for six months from now. Might you share more?”
Bai Miaoxiang waved his hand. “That’s just an idea for now—nothing concrete. By the way, rumor has it your Chimo Hall possesses the strongest Body-Refinement Technique in the Demon Realm. May I have a look?”
Ye Yu smiled and shook his head. “That’s only hearsay—nothing real.”
He returned the question in kind. You joker, laughing here while trying to pry our methods from us. Who do you think you are?
Hou Mingjie, standing to one side, snapped, “How dare you speak to the Demon Lord so casually!”
At her words the smile vanished from Ye Yu’s face. What did she expect him to say? You...?
Bai Miaoxiang gave a small wave, and Hou Mingjie stepped forward. Smack! A crisp slap rang out as Hou Mingjie was sent sprawling.

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