The rogue roughly grabbed the celestial fox and pulled her into her mother’s arms, his eyes gleaming with wickedness as he stared intently at the pair of mother and daughter.
The sound of fierce physical collisions resumed, and the similar trembling and screams from the mother and daughter indeed tasted exquisite!
Though the rogue was a temporary bodyguard for Gou Yuan, his wild nature refused to be restrained. When guards from the National Master’s mansion blocked his way, he kicked one so hard that the man flew through the air.
“Damn it, go tell Gou Yuan that business is business, and she should keep her nose out of other matters!”
His words lingering in the air, the rogue patted his clothes, proudly strode away, and soon arrived at the elaborately decorated entrance of the Princess’s mansion.
Tonight, the Princess’s mansion was particularly lively and bustling. Qiao San not only saw the Ghost King and the Turtle King, but also various Demon Kings from distant border regions who had come to celebrate Princess Yu Shan’s birthday. It seemed that Yu Shan’s determination to confront Gou Yuan was no small matter.
Guests continued to arrive one after another, and though Yu Shan smiled radiantly, she showed no special favor to Qiao San. This both relieved and subtly disappointed the rogue, making him feel rather bored.
The One-Horned Ghost King suddenly appeared from somewhere, chuckled his usual sly greeting, and then whispered in a voice only the two could hear: “Master, the National Master has ordered me to monitor you.”
“Heh, heh… old ghost, well done! Keep it up!” Qiao San encouraged the treacherous ghost, who wore a look of feigned loyalty, and then the two parted ways naturally before anyone could notice anything unusual.
Before long, countless demon shadows made the Princess’s mansion feel cramped. Fireworks lit the sky, and the birthday banquet officially began.
The demons sat according to their ranks, and only then did Princess Yu Shan offer the rogue a warm smile. “Brother Da Dan, I was really afraid you wouldn’t come. Please!”
“Princess, please!” The rogue raised his cup and drank with Yu Shan, then laughed, “Dear Princess, may I ask how old you are today? Heh, heh…”
Yu Shan winked flirtatiously, her mature charm mixed with a hint of playfulness as she pouted, “Brother Da Dan, don’t you know a woman’s age is her biggest secret? Just consider me forever eighteen! Heh, heh…”
As their laughter mingled, the invisible barrier between them vanished. Qiao San’s heart lifted, and the long-suppressed guilt finally surfaced. He raised his cup solemnly. “Yu Shan, I beg your forgiveness with this cup of fine wine. Once this matter is settled, I will do anything for you, no matter how dangerous.”
“Oh, please! If even a single hair of yours is harmed, your women will devour me alive! Heh, heh…” Princess Yu Shan teased with a coy glance. From afar, the two appeared to be flirting passionately.
Just as the banquet reached its peak, suddenly, the arrival of a demon official cut the joy like a blade.
The newcomer was not a mighty demon or a giant, but merely a minor official. Yet because he belonged to the National Master’s mansion, his presence alone made all the demon generals feel suffocated.
The official gave a brief bow to the crowd and then spoke as if to himself, “The National Master has just broken through today. Hearing that various generals have returned to the capital, she has specially arranged a banquet at her mansion to welcome you all.”
With his head held high, the official turned and left arrogantly. His condescension was unbearable, but Princess Yu Shan still wore a gentle smile, seemingly unbothered by the National Master’s overbearing attitude.
A cup of tea’s time passed. None of the demon generals left, nor did they raise their cups. Each sat stiffly, drenched in sweat.
The National Master and the Princess—two terrifying women. Offending either meant only one fate: a terrible death!
Another incense stick’s time passed, and the entire mansion seemed frozen in time. The demons exchanged glances, secretly hoping someone would take the lead.
The hostess, Yu Shan, still said nothing, her eyes half-closed with an amused expression, making the watching demons’ hearts pound with anxiety. Just as the tension reached its peak, suddenly a flame shot into the sky, and a servant’s scream echoed from the back yard, “Fire! The fire is in the storeroom!”
As if given a signal, the crowd burst into motion, rushing out in unison. The collective desire to escape was so unified—it was truly heaven’s intervention.
Yu Shan’s red lips curled into a subtle, enigmatic smile. She made no move to stop them, allowing the demons to “flee” from her mansion toward the National Master’s residence.
The rogue blended into the crowd, walking calmly toward the gate. But just as he was about to leave, someone called him back. Princess Yu Shan’s soft, enchanting voice echoed in his mind, and the rogue obediently stopped.
“Brother Da Dan, may I have a word?”
Without waiting for Qiao San’s reply, Yu Shan turned and headed toward the inner hall.
As Qiao San followed Yu Shan into the garden, the Ghost King instantly appeared in Gou Yuan’s mansion. Facing the National Master, the treacherous ghost did not merely offer a superficial report as Qiao San imagined. Instead, he detailed every move of the rogue and Yu Shan.
“…National Master, Da Dan San is still at the Princess’s mansion. Shall I continue to monitor him? After all, he still believes he controls me.”
The ever-changing Gou Yuan gave a knowing smile and calmly replied, “No need, Ghost King. They won’t escape my palm. By the way, your ghost soul has been repaired. Here are some pills to enhance your demon power. Take them and train well. On the day of the infernal fire ritual, you’ll have your chance for revenge!”
In the elegant garden of the Princess’s mansion, Qiao San and Yu Shan sat across from each other at a pavilion table, surrounded by moonlight.
A small wine pot already rested on the table, making Qiao San realize his presence here was no coincidence. “Princess, this fire seems to have been part of your plan. Heh… Could this be a fatal wine you’ve prepared for me?”
The rogue’s eyes flashed with sharpness. He was acutely aware of their opposing positions and Yu Shan’s deep scheming.
“Ah, yes. This is the deadliest poison wine in the Three Realms. Brother Da Dan, dare you take a sip?” Yu Shan laughed lightly, pouring a cup for both of them before smiling sweetly at him. “Would you like to switch cups?”
“Sure!” The rogue was indeed shamelessly cautious, actually taking Yu Shan’s cup and drinking it in one go.
“Mmm, excellent wine!” Qiao San smiled broadly and, before Yu Shan could react, took the other cup and drank it as well.
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