Tang Dynasty Demon Suppression Division

"you mean……"

The Zhu Yan Demon Emperor looked surprised and uncertain.

"According to my investigation, the human cultivator who was captured by the Chen Su Demon Emperor back then was Li Yuan."

Are you sure?

The Crimson Flame Demon Emperor asked mysteriously, "Your subordinate dares to guarantee it, and besides, does Your Excellency still remember that prophecy?"

Zhu Yan, the demon emperor, suddenly narrowed his eyes.

After the Demon Emperor went into seclusion, a prophecy was secretly spread in the Demon Court. It was said to have been left by a prophet of the demon race a thousand years ago. It was said that when the world was in chaos, a chosen one would emerge to unify the human and demon realms.

The truth of this prophecy is unknown, and no one knows how it came about.

The Demon Emperor Chen Su came from the sacred land of the demon race. He traveled thousands of miles to come here, and then disappeared after this incident, which is really suspicious.

"I am aware of this matter. You may leave now. I will send someone else to investigate Li Yuan's identity."

The Zhu Yan Demon Emperor remained silent for a long time before finally issuing the order.

The Crimson Flame Demon Emperor was overjoyed, knowing that he had successfully diverted the Zhu Yan Demon Emperor's attention, and quickly bowed: "Your subordinate obeys."

He left the tent, clutching his wound, limping away, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes.

snort!

We are all Demon Emperors. Even if my cultivation is slightly inferior, we were considered equals when the Demon Emperor was alive.

Now, the Zhu Yan Demon Emperor, by clinging to the Demon Emperor's coattails and acting like a fox borrowing the tiger's power, has become the de facto ruler of the Demon Court.

Inside the tent, the Zhu Yan Demon Emperor tapped his fingers on the armrest, pondering for a long time.

Chi Yan's words are not credible, but there was one person who was involved in what happened back then, and that was Mo Lin, the Demon Emperor.

He was a confidant of the Xuan Tian Demon Emperor and the person directly connected with the Chen Su Demon Emperor. If he hadn't been indifferent to fame and fortune and only wanted to be a good person, he wouldn't have been able to take power.

To verify the Crimson Flame, it's very simple; just ask Mo Lin.

"Guards! We must remain inactive for the next few days. I am returning to the Demon Court!"

With a wave of his hand, he led a few trusted men and flew westward.

Since the Crimson Flame Demon Emperor retreated, Yuezhi City has been unexpectedly peaceful.

During this period, the demon court's offensive has significantly weakened. Occasionally, small groups of demon soldiers would come to harass them, but they would be quickly repelled by the defending troops.

Li Yuan seized the time to train his troops and also carried out a comprehensive reinforcement and renovation of the Yuezhi City's defense system.

Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

That day, Li Yuan was on his routine patrol of the city wall when Wu Yu rushed over to report: "Brother Li, a rogue cultivator has come from outside the city and says he has important intelligence to report in person."

Li Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly: "A rogue cultivator? What intelligence?"

"It's about Senior Sister Yu's disappearance."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan immediately said, "Quickly, invite him in."

Soon, a man in his early thirties was brought in. He was wearing a faded gray Taoist robe, had a thin face, and his cultivation level was not high. He was only asked about his state of mind.

"Greetings, Inspector Li."

The man bowed respectfully.

Who are you?

Li Yuan didn't mince words with him and asked in a deep voice.

"My surname is Zhou, and my given name is Yuanliang. I am a rogue cultivator who makes a living by delivering messages and selling intelligence."

The visitor was not polite and immediately introduced himself.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Zhou."

Li Yuan ordered someone to bring him a bowl of hot tea. "You said you know clues about Yu Ling'er's disappearance?"

Zhou Yuanliang put down his teacup and nodded: "Inspector Li, to be honest, I came to Yuezhi this time specifically to see you."

"I just returned from the Demon Court. On the way, I heard that you had arrived in Yuezhi, so I rushed over overnight."

Tell me about it.

"About four months ago, I was employed by a caravan to do business in Ferghana, west of the Pamir Mountains, when the caravan encountered a group of demons near the foothills of the Pamir Mountains."

"Those demons are quite powerful. They are led by two demon kings and have over a thousand demon soldiers. They seem to be chasing someone."

Four months ago was the time when Yu Ling'er disappeared.

Zhou Yuanliang continued, "At that time, our caravan hid in a mountain valley, not daring to even breathe loudly."

"The demons were in a hurry to catch us and didn't search carefully, which allowed us to escape by chance. At the time, we didn't see who they were chasing, but we later heard about Miss Yu's disappearance."

The time and place match, but the person didn't see anything, so how can they be sure?

"Oh, is that all the clues you have?"

Li Yuan frowned.

"Of course not."

Zhou Yuanliang hurriedly said, "After we arrived in the Western Regions, while doing business with the Demon Court, we learned that a human female cultivator was imprisoned in the Demon Emperor Molin's Palace."

Although the two countries were at war, they tacitly allowed merchants to travel between them.

Li Yuan's heart tightened: "Is that so? Could you have found out the details?"

"After hearing this, I became suspicious, so I bribed the cook in the Demon King Molin's mansion. She confirmed that it was a girl surnamed Yu."

Zhou Yuanliang spoke with certainty, but that was all; he knew nothing more.

"Thank you for informing me, Fellow Daoist Zhou. If I were to visit the Western Regions Demon Court again in the near future, could you please inquire about it for me?"

Li Yuan cupped his hands in greeting, "It would be best if I could see her in person; I will surely reward you handsomely then."

"I will indeed be making a trip to the Demon Court soon, and I will definitely find a way to gather information for Lord Li."

Zhou Yuanliang was originally an information broker; he was willing to do anything as long as there was a reward.

After paying the fee and seeing Zhou Yuanliang off, Li Yuan immediately went to find Liu Hongyan.

"Teacher, we have news about Senior Sister Yu. She's still alive."

Upon seeing Liu Hongyan, Li Yuan was visibly excited and recounted in detail the news that Zhou Yuanliang had brought.

"It's good that she's still alive; there will always be a way to bring her back in the future."

Yu Ling'er is the class monitor of Tian Shu Class and has a close relationship with Liu Hongyan. She was naturally very pleased to hear the news about her.

"Teacher, do you know Senior Sister Yu's true identity?"

Li Yuan suddenly spoke up and asked.

Yu Ling'er's identity is mysterious. Back when she was at the Divine Martial Academy, she never revealed her family background. She has a noble demeanor, but there are no prominent families with the surname Yu in Chang'an City. She is obviously using an alias.

Moreover, the demon race specifically mobilized their forces to abduct her, and she even received special treatment from the Demon Emperor Mo Lin. All these details indicate that this matter is definitely related to her identity.

"There's really no need to hide this from you now."

Liu Hongyan sighed, "Her real name is Li Lingyu. She is a member of the imperial family of our Great Tang Dynasty, the cousin of the current emperor, the fourteenth daughter of Prince Qi, Li Xuance, and her title is Princess Anyuan."

Although he was mentally prepared, Li Yuan was still speechless upon hearing the answer. He never expected that Yu Ling'er's identity was so noble.

Prince Qi, Li Xuance.

Li Yuan was familiar with this name.

He was one of the most powerful princes in the Tang Dynasty, holding a large army and a fiefdom in a prosperous area at the junction of Henan and Shannan. He had many protégés and former officials in the court, and even the emperor had to show deference to this uncle.

The demons captured Yu Ling'er, presumably to coerce Li Xuance and try to negotiate some terms with him.

"That's not right. Since she's a princess and has been missing for four months, why hasn't Prince Qi tried to rescue her?"

Li Yuan's expression changed.

"Save her?"

Liu Hongyan gave a mocking smile. "Do you know how many children Prince Qi has?"

Before Li Yuan could answer, she continued, "Prince Qi has twenty-seven children. Yu Ling'er's mother is of low status; she was a singer and was never valued in the household."

"If I hadn't awakened my level seven talent later, I wouldn't have been able to get the title of princess, let alone sit at the table during meals."