Tang Dynasty Demon Suppression Division

"it is good."

Leng Ning Shuang didn't even raise an eyebrow, her expression calm, as if she had expected it all along.

"Isn't it too dangerous with just the three of you? Maybe I should..."

Before Wu Yu could say anything more, Li Yuan stood up and said, "No need to say more, I've already made my decision."

"And Brother Chen, I've already sent someone to escort him out of the city. He'll meet you on the way."

The crowd looked at each other, all feeling unwilling but unable to change Li Yuan's decision.

The day after that was the day to restart negotiations, this time at a restaurant.

The Zhu Yan Demon Emperor did not show himself, but only sent a few subordinates. It seemed that he was too lazy to even bother with them.

"Lord Molin, I really don't have the authority to agree to your conditions unless I obtain His Majesty's permission."

Li Yuan then made a request, "How about this, let Lord Wang take his men back to report first, and I will stay here to wait for news."

The Demon Emperor Mo Lin's eyes flickered, and he looked up at the Azure Lotus Demon Saint: "What do you think of Lord Li's statement?"

"We've been talking for so long without making any progress. What Lord Li said is a possible solution, so let's proceed."

The Azure Lotus Demon Saint remained calm.

"Does Lord Zhu Yan have any objections?"

Mo Lin Demon Emperor then looked at Zhu Yan's subordinates.

"Well... we'll have to ask for instructions."

One of the demon emperors immediately sent a message to the Zhu Yan demon emperor, and soon after, he also nodded in agreement.

"Can."

"Then it's settled. Let's consider this a farewell party for Lord Wang."

Mo Lin Demon Emperor smiled and raised his wine cup.

Li Yuan understood perfectly; just as he had thought, the demon race's negotiations were merely a delaying tactic.

Wang Shu, on the other hand, was somewhat surprised. However, being a smooth talker, he only paused for a moment before smiling and replying, "Of course, of course. I will certainly convey the message to His Majesty as soon as possible and ask for His Majesty's decision."

After leaving the restaurant, Wang Shu couldn't wait to find Li Yuan.

"Lord Li, why weren't you consulted with me about this? It's too sudden."

"This was a last-minute decision. I mainly saw that the negotiations were making no progress and there was no point in continuing like this, so I thought it would be better to let you go first."

"But why don't you come back with us, Lord Li?"

"If I want to leave, no one can leave."

Li Yuan smiled faintly, while Wang Shu's expression changed, and he laughed awkwardly twice.

"Then I'll leave first thing tomorrow morning."

That evening, the delegation packed their belongings, and Chu Yunhe and Wu Yu came to find Li Yuan carrying wine jugs.

"We're leaving tomorrow, so let's have one last get-together tonight, my fellow disciples and I."

"Alright, let's drink until we drop!"

The group drank and chatted about their fun times at Shenwu Academy, laughing continuously.

Getting carried away with their conversation, Chu Yunhe even challenged Shen Lian to a duel, and finally returned to his room after getting completely drunk.

The next morning, the delegation was ready, and Li Yuan rode his horse to take them to the city gate.

The Demon Emperor Mo Lin was also present, greeting Lord Wang with a beaming smile and impeccable manners.

"Teacher, I'll leave the journey to you. I've already sent a message to the border to have Mr. Mo meet you."

Li Yuan bowed to Liu Hongyan, who was the only one in the group who had entered the Dao realm.

"Don't worry, this time is different from last time. They won't cause trouble on the way."

Liu Hongyan patted his shoulder: "On the contrary, you must be careful. All three of you must come back."

"Don't worry, teacher."

Li Yuan smiled, and everyone waved goodbye.

"Lord Li, it seems we'll be staying for quite a while this time. The inn's conditions are rather basic; how about you come and stay at my residence for a while?"

After the delegation had gone some distance, Mo Lin turned around and asked solicitously.

Shen Lian looked at him warily; this guy was probably up to no good.

"Alright, then I'll have to bother you, Lord Mo Lin." Li Yuan agreed with a smile.

"Very well, very well. I hit it off with Lord Li at first sight, this is a good opportunity to get to know each other better."

Seeing Li Yuan agree so easily, a glint of light flashed in the eyes of the Demon Emperor Mo Lin.

That afternoon, Li Yuan and the other two moved to the residence of the Demon Emperor Mo Lin. The emperor was very hospitable, personally receiving them and even providing them with a courtyard to stay in.

"I heard that my Senior Sister Yu is also a guest at your residence. May I have her meet me?"

Mo Lin was slightly surprised that Li Yuan would expose this matter directly.

"That is indeed the case. Since she and Lord Li are from the same school, why not let her move in with us?"

No matter how skilled Li Yuan is, he is only one person. In Tianyao City, there are dozens of demon emperors alone, so he doesn't need to worry about anything.

As expected, Demon Emperor Mo Lin kept his word, and Yu Ling'er soon appeared, even lifting the restrictions on her body.

"Senior Sister Yu!"

Upon seeing Yu Ling'er, even the usually taciturn Shen Lian couldn't help but be moved.

"Hmm, not bad, it seems you haven't wasted these years."

Yu Ling'er carefully examined him, her expression one of satisfaction. For five years, her cultivation had stagnated, but she was still happy for her junior brothers' progress.

"Senior Sister Leng."

Yu Ling'er and Leng Ning Shuang didn't have much of a relationship, so she just nodded slightly as a greeting.

Li Yuan waved his hand and set up a barrier to prevent outside prying eyes: "The four of us will hold back for now and wait for Mo Lin to make his move. He should be getting impatient soon."

The four understood each other perfectly.

For the next few days, they behaved normally, spending their time chatting and drinking tea together, apart from their daily cultivation, as if they had not sensed any danger at all.

"Lord Liu and his party have arrived at the snow mountain. With Lord Liu's ice crystal snowflakes as tokens, the Xuanbing Demon Emperor personally escorted them out of the snowfield."

That day, Li Yuan received a secret message informing him that Liu Hongyan and the others had arrived safely. After calculating the schedule, he realized that Mr. Mo should have picked them up by now, and he felt relieved.

"Get ready, we'll move out today."

The four met and plotted together before taking their own actions.

On that day, Li Yuan took the initiative to invite the Azure Lotus Demon Saint to a meeting. He did not hide his whereabouts and swaggered to the appointment.

Feeling the watchful gaze from behind, Li Yuan sneered inwardly. Very well, it seems that Mo Lin is indeed very wary of his relationship with Qing Lian.

Deep within Lotus Lake, the Azure Lotus Demon Saint stood atop a lotus leaf, his robes fluttering, ethereal and otherworldly.

He didn't seem to have any demonic aura at all; on the contrary, he had the appearance of an immortal.

"Are you preparing to leave Heavenly Demon City?"

He didn't turn around when he sensed Li Yuan approaching.

"Yes, thank you for your help, senior."

The Azure Lotus Demon Saint was indeed clever; he guessed his intentions at a glance.

Where are you planning to go?

"The far west, the sacred land of the demon race."

Li Yuan smiled slightly: "I wonder if you could help me contact the Chen Su Demon Emperor?"

He used an affirmative sentence.

"What makes you think I'll definitely help you?" The Azure Lotus Demon Saint's gaze was fixed on him from afar, as if trying to see through him.

"It's very simple. You are a leading figure in the demon race and a confidant of the Demon Emperor, yet you have repeatedly helped me. This is simply illogical."

Li Yuan calmly analyzed, "Unless helping me is in the interest of the demon race, when the Chen Su Demon Emperor approached me, he had received the approval of His Majesty the Demon Emperor."

"Now that the Demon Emperor is in seclusion, the task of carrying out this mission will definitely fall to you."

The Azure Lotus Demon Saint stared into his eyes, and the next moment he appeared in front of Li Yuan.

"You're very clever. You guessed right. Before the Demon Emperor went into seclusion, he did give me a mission: to guide all those predicted to be there to the sacred land of the demon race."

"Oh? Is everyone here now?"

Li Yuan was very curious; he simply couldn't believe that the Demon Emperor of the Stars had chosen only three humans.