Wandering Swordsman |

After a long while, the Flame Demon Lord slowly nodded. "Yan'er, you're right. Now that Shen Mo of the Moon Demon Pavilion has become the new Heavenly Demon God, this matter is a foregone conclusion. Perhaps I was too attached to my past goals." He sighed. "In that case, I should let go of this obsession."

The Flame Demon Lord paused for a moment, then said to Lü Yan with great anticipation, "Yan'er, you now possess the aura of the Heavenly Demon. Your future achievements will surely surpass mine, and you may even reach the heights of the previous Heavenly Demon God. From now on, the Flame Demon Pavilion is entrusted to you."

Hearing his grandfather agree with his statement, Lü Yan breathed a sigh of relief, but remained calm on the surface. "Grandpa, I will work hard to improve my strength as soon as possible, live up to your expectations, and share your burdens as soon as possible."

At this moment, the sound of the wind outside the window seemed to soften considerably, as if even nature itself was pleased with this change. Lü Yan rose, bowed deeply to the Flame Demon Lord, and turned to leave the study. He knew that from this moment on, in the era of the new Heavenly Demon God, the Flame Demon Pavilion would continue to play an important role within the Heavenly Demon God Sect.

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The scene shifts to the Moon Demon Pavilion. Night has fallen, and moonlight streams through the windows into the Moon Demon Lord's residence, adding to its tranquil atmosphere. Yue Linglong gently knocks on the door, her heart filled with nervousness and anticipation.

"Come in." The Moon Demon Lord's voice came from inside the house. She opened the door and found Yue Linglong standing outside, a hint of unease in her eyes. "Linglong, what's wrong? You seem a little off."

Yue Linglong entered the room, slowly sat down, and sighed, "Grandma, there's something I'd like to ask you for help with."

The Moon Demon Lord noticed the change in Yue Linglong's emotions and said with concern, "Linglong, just say it, Grandma will definitely help you."

After hesitating for a moment, Yue Linglong finally spoke, "Grandma, I would like to ask you to help me propose marriage."

Upon hearing this, the Moon Demon Lord's eyes lit up, and a smile of keen interest appeared on his face. "Oh? Who has my precious granddaughter taken a fancy to? Grandma will step in right away to help you arrange a marriage."

Yue Linglong took a deep breath and mustered her courage to say, "It's Shen Mo."

The Moon Demon Lord's expression froze instantly, as if time had stopped. Her lips twitched slightly, clearly shocked by the answer. Her eyes widened as she stared at Yue Linglong in disbelief, then she couldn't help but burst into laughter, breaking the silence.

"Shen Mo?" The Moon Demon Lord repeated the name, her eyes flashing with complex emotions. "My dear granddaughter, are you asking me to propose to the Heavenly Demon God?" She shook her head, seemingly finding the scene rather comical, yet also full of warmth.

A brief silence fell over the room, and the Moon Demon Lord's gaze gradually hardened. She looked at Yue Linglong, who seemed somewhat lost in thought, her eyes filled with love and support for her granddaughter.

After a long silence, the Moon Demon Lord slowly spoke, "Linglong, don't worry, even if it means defying your superiors, Grandma will still arrange this marriage for you."

Yue Linglong's eyes welled up with tears as she looked at Yue Mojun gratefully, "Grandma, thank you!"

The Moon Demon Lord smiled and nodded, gently stroking Yue Linglong's cheek. "Silly child, how could Grandma not support you? However..." She paused, her tone becoming serious, "Although Shen Mo has now become the Heavenly Demon God, I still need to observe whether he is truly a good match for you."

Yue Linglong nodded gently, her heart filled with hope and trepidation. "I know, Grandma. I just hope you can do me a favor and let him know how I feel."

The Moon Demon Lord stood up and paced back and forth in the room, pondering her next move. She walked to the window, gazing at the night outside, and already had a plan in mind.

"Alright, I'll have a good talk with him." The Moon Demon Lord turned to face Yue Linglong, his eyes firm yet gentle. "But you must also remember that matters of the heart cannot be forced; let everything take its natural course."

Yue Linglong nodded vigorously, her eyes shining with determination. "I will, Grandma. No matter the outcome, thank you for your support."

The Moon Demon Lord walked back to Yue Linglong's side and gently hugged her. "Alright, my silly granddaughter, don't think too much. Get some rest. Tomorrow, Grandma will take care of the marriage proposal for you."

With the comforting words of the Moon Demon Lord, Yue Linglong's tension and unease gradually dissipated, replaced by anticipation for tomorrow.

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The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window into Yue Linglong's room, adding warmth to the space. Standing before the mirror, Yue Linglong carefully groomed herself. She applied a delicate touch of powder to her face, making her eyes appear even deeper and brighter, and painted her lips a light blush, making her exceptionally beautiful. She wore a magnificent yet elegant long dress, the hem swaying gently in the breeze, paired with exquisite hair accessories, making her look more beautiful and captivating than ever before.

"Linglong, are you ready?" The Moon Demon Lord's gentle voice came from outside the door.

"Grandma, I'm all better," Yue Linglong replied softly, her voice tinged with nervousness and anticipation. She took a deep breath, pushed open the door, and followed Yue Mojun out of the room, heading straight for the Heavenly Demon Palace.

Along the way, Yue Linglong walked carefully, afraid of ruining her meticulously applied makeup. Her movements seemed somewhat restrained, a stark contrast to her usual carefree demeanor.

Just then, they encountered Lü Yan on the road leading to the Heavenly Demon Palace. Although Lü Yan found Yue Linglong even more beautiful and charming, he couldn't help but find it somewhat comical. The usually dashing and confident Yue Linglong now seemed so reserved, as if she were a completely different person.

"Yue Linglong, are you going to some important occasion?" Lu Yan couldn't help but tease, his eyes gleaming with a playful light.

Yue Linglong's face flushed slightly, and she said loudly, "Lu Yan, it's none of your business how I conduct myself."

Seeing that Yue Linglong's reaction was as usual, Lü Yan nodded and didn't say anything more. He just thought Yue Linglong was a bit funny. Then he politely said goodbye and continued on his way.

Upon arriving at the Heavenly Demon Palace, Yue Linglong's nervousness grew even stronger. As she and the Moon Demon Lord entered the hall, Shen Mo's gaze was immediately drawn to them. Looking at Yue Linglong's exquisite makeup and elegant demeanor, Shen Mo couldn't help but be stunned. The words she had spoken at the Demon Refining Mountain instantly flashed through his mind: "When you come of age, I will tell my grandmother about this and have her propose marriage to you."

Shen Mo quickly signaled the others to leave, leaving only Moon Demon Lord, Moon Linglong, and himself in the spacious and ancient hall.

Moon Demon Lord stepped forward, bowed to Shen Mo, and looked at Shen Mo with a firm gaze. "Heavenly Demon God, I have come today to talk to you about Linglong."