Becoming a wet nurse is not the end of the story.

"Xueyin, we're almost there. Are you sure you don't want to get off and rest for a bit?"

"I...I won't...I won't go."

Arya chuckled again at the girl's guilty conscience, but considering the girl's thin skin, which was almost flushed with embarrassment, she wisely refrained from further teasing the little girl.

Having folded its wings, Maca no longer soared freely through the air as before, but the hostility in its eyes remained undiminished. This was understandable, given that both the Feathered Clan and the Eagle Clan were renowned as rulers of the skies. However, in the end, only one ruler could exist in this sky.

Therefore, even though Mana had spoken with the eagle people and agreed to let them in, the eagles remained very wary of them.

"Yukine, they don't seem to be very welcoming to us."

Arya clearly sensed the other party's vigilance, and even some hostility within it. She placed her hand on the hilt of her sword with some unease, as if she were ready to guard against a sudden attack from the enemy at any moment.

"Well, yes, there is some, but there's no need to worry too much. They won't lay a hand on us."

Touching the shield that Lin Xueyin had already released on her, Aria's lips twitched slightly. If you're so sure the other party won't make the first move, then why are you releasing shields for everyone?

However, despite thinking this way, Aria still obediently let go of her hand on the sword hilt. With Lin Xueyin's shield, even if she was ambushed, she would have enough time to fight back.

Most importantly, as Lin Xueyin just said, if they remain vigilant, the other side will also perceive them as hostile. It would be better to first show goodwill, and if that doesn't work, then take further action.

Along the way, the scenery remained the same, with very little greenery on the desolate rocky mountains. All that could be seen was a hazy yellow, and the only change was the raging wind.

The higher they went, the stronger the wind became, making the carriage journey increasingly difficult. Lin Xueyin had to slowly get off the carriage and, under Pandelina's protection, continued up the mountain with the others.

As they got closer to the summit, Lin Xueyin became increasingly puzzled. The summit wasn't large enough to support a city, so why had they brought her here?

Moreover, the caravan members followed without any objection, which made Lin Xueyin even more curious.

"We've arrived. You can go down now."

The eagle-clan man who had led the way glanced again at the outsiders not far behind him, lingering particularly on Maca for a moment before gesturing for them to come over.

"This is... an elevator?" Lin Xueyin looked at the elevator-like structure in front of her with some surprise. However, this elevator was not the kind found on high-rise buildings, but a wooden elevator facing a sheer cliff.

He looked at Lin Xueyin with disdain. She didn't even know this, yet she still had the nerve to come to the Eagle Clan. However, the man did not voice his disdain.

"Let's go. There are so many goods today, it will take a long time to transport them all. Let's not waste any more time."

Well, Lin Xueyin touched her nose helplessly. What the other person said was true, it was just that their tone was unpleasant. So, she still understood and led everyone to the elevator.

Despite being called an elevator, Lin Xueyin didn't see any ropes supporting the wooden platform. However, its descent was extremely smooth, without even the slightest bump.

"This was made using wind magic, so don't worry."

Pandelina looked at Lin Xueyin's somewhat uncertain expression and assumed that she was worried about the safety of the elevator, so she spoke up to explain for her.

Lin Xueyin was somewhat surprised when Penderina, who had been silent the whole way, suddenly spoke up. So when she looked at Penderina with surprise, she only saw her face fall silent again.

With a soft sigh, Lin Xueyin knew that the relationship between her and her was complicated and could not be resolved in a day or two. However, she was already quite content that the other party was no longer as hostile towards her as before.

The time was not long. When everyone felt weightlessness again, they were already firmly on a wooden ladder. They filed out, but what awaited them were the spears of many eagle warriors.

"Who exactly are you people, and why have you come to our Eagle Clan?"

"Huh? What's going on?" The other party's behavior caught Lin Xueyin off guard, and she had not expected things to turn out this way.

"I'm afraid they think we're here with some ulterior motives."

Pandelina frowned slightly and said something softly, seemingly to herself, but actually to remind the demon guard commander.

As expected, Besna stepped forward from the crowd, her beautiful eyes now filled with murderous intent.

"Are you blind? I am Besna, one of the seven leaders under the Demon King's command. This is our king's... distinguished guest. Who gave you the right to be so rude?"

Holding the jade token, his cold voice caused the surrounding eagle warriors to take a step back in unison. For a moment, they were unsure what to do and could only look at their leader standing in front of them.

Volume Nine: The Demon Clan's Journey - Chapter Twelve: The Eagle Queen

The atmosphere suddenly turned cold. The eagle warriors who had surrounded Lin Xueyin and her group looked at each other, unsure of what to do next, and could only wait for their leader to give orders.

However, the leader was also sweating profusely. This was one of the Demon King's seven chief guards, one of the Demon King's most trusted men. He had led his troops to surround her, which was a huge mess. How could he possibly be in a good situation?

"Besna, I think this general was just doing his duty. It's probably a misunderstanding, so let's not pursue it for now."

Just as the general was wavering between admitting his mistake and continuing down the wrong path, Lin Xueyin's voice gave him salvation. Although he didn't know what kind of being this human girl was, at least she was pleading for him.

Knowing Lin Xueyin's kind heart, Besna took advantage of the situation and successfully calmed things down temporarily.

"Since Your Majesty... this distinguished guest has pleaded for you, then so be it. We're mainly here to look around. You can inform Her Majesty the Queen that we'll pay her a visit tomorrow."

"Yes, I'll arrange accommodations and meals for you right away..."

"No need. Since the Demon King's darling is here as a guest, he should stay in the palace and I will personally receive him. That way, it will not be impolite."

A noble and elegant voice rang out behind the soldiers, and then appeared a woman dressed in luxurious clothes, with long, slender legs and golden-threaded cloud boots. She swayed as she arrived in front of them.

Her phoenix eyes did not resemble the eagle eyes one would expect from an eagle, yet her face held a gentle, spring-like beauty, and her smile preceded her words.

Beneath her noble appearance lay a cunning and imposing presence. Wherever her eyes swept, Lin Xueyin felt as if she were completely seen through, and even her very presence sent a shiver down her spine.

"I never imagined that little girl Elufina would like a girl like you."

"Um...you know me."

If Lin Xueyin could still feign ignorance of what the queen had just said, she now clearly knew that this person knew her true identity.

Her lips parted slightly, revealing her pearly teeth, and her magnetic voice rang in everyone's ears once more, "Of course I know. The moment you stepped onto this mountain, I sensed your presence."

Lin Xueyin glanced around at the people in silence, unsure whether to agree with what this person had said. If she knew she was coming, why would she send so many people to greet her in such a special way?

"Is it strange that they suddenly appeared? It's simple. I never intended for anyone to greet you. It's just a pity that after they learned of the presence of the Feathered Clan, they were worried about potential problems and took it upon themselves to bring their troops here."

Although it seemed like an explanation, Lin Xueyin couldn't detect any sincerity in it. Instead, it sounded like she was simply stating a fact, as if to say, "That's the truth, believe it or not."

"Since that's the case, let's leave it at that. There's no need to punish someone over such a trivial matter."

Ignoring the look Besna gave her, Lin Xueyin narrowed her eyes, which smiled like crescent moons, and immediately settled the matter.

"Well, in that case, the death penalty can be waived, but punishment will be inevitable."

Without the slightest movement, several gray feathers appeared behind him, whistling as they pierced the air and embedded themselves in the general's limbs.

Although we heard his muffled groan, there was no further sound. He just gritted his teeth and persevered, without making a sound.

"Thank you for your mercy, Your Majesty."

As he spoke, at the Queen's signal, he led his team away from there, blood dripping down his feet and onto the ground, emitting a pungent stench.

"this....."

"Little girl, do you think your kindness is a good thing for him?" the Queen said coldly, then turned to look at Besna, who had been hesitant to speak.

"Tell her why I did this, so she doesn't think I'm lying to her again."

Following the queen's words, Lin Xueyin shifted her gaze to Besna, only to see a hint of struggle in her eyes, yet she spoke helplessly.

"What Queen Melo did was indeed for Your Highness."

"For me? Didn't I say we'd just let this go?"

She had already told her what to do, but she still attacked. Wasn't it obvious that she didn't respect her? Besides, it wasn't a big deal, was it necessary to be so ruthless? She could clearly see how hard those feathers had hurt her.

“Your Highness, your status is respected, and when you are out in public, you represent the dignity of the Demon King. The Demon King cannot be insulted, and neither can you. Their actions just now constitute the crime of rebellion. If it weren't for you, they would all be convicted of treason.”

Lin Xueyin stared wide-eyed in disbelief, a little bewildered. Such a serious crime? Was it really that exaggerated?

Knowing that Lin Xueyin was somewhat incredulous, Besna continued, "If this sets a precedent, who knows if others will do the same? If it's just a misunderstanding and you can get away with it, then someone will take advantage of the word 'misunderstanding' to constantly harm the Princess, and your safety will be threatened. That's why Queen Melo personally took action to punish him."

This was a lot of information, and Lin Xueyin's mind was a little confused. She had always thought it was a small matter, but she hadn't expected that it was related to the Demon King's dignity. If that was the case, then the Queen's actions were indeed reasonable.

“I understand, thank you, Queen Melo.”

“I’ve known Elufina for a long time, so you don’t need to be so polite. Since you’ve come here, I will naturally do my best to be a good host.”

"Yes, I've heard that the Eagle Clan has preserved many ancient customs. This is a good opportunity for me to see the local customs and traditions."

"You've heard about it before? Little girl, I guess you only heard about it recently." Amused, he looked at the polite Lin Xueyin and said something that left her stunned, completely at a loss for words.

"Haha, come with me. I've already prepared a room for you. Enjoy your time exploring this area for the next few days. Although our Eagle Clan isn't as prosperous as other places, it has its own unique characteristics. I guarantee you won't have a wasted trip."

Volume 9: The Demon's Journey - Chapter 13: The Girl Seeking Help

In the Eagle Clan's Litianya, Lin Xueyin led Ariel and Lilia slowly along a not-so-bustling street. There weren't many passersby, and the surrounding shops were not as numerous as those in the main cities of the races she had visited.

However, the beautiful Eagle Clan girls around her were irresistible. Lin Xueyin shamelessly leaned against a corner of the wall, watching the beautiful Eagle Clan girls coming and going.

Well, apart from their feet which are still somewhat like eagle claws, everything else is beautiful. Each of them is an omen of great misfortune, and their appearance is also very different from other races, somewhat like a mixed-race person, with beautiful and deep-set eyes that make it easy to immerse oneself in them.

Ariel and her sister were feeling rather bored. Although their older sister Yukine had bought them a lot of snacks to eat here, they still felt a sense of unease listening to her whistling against the wall.

Lin Xueyin, who was whistling, silently thought to herself that she was just acting on impulse, acting out of emotion but stopping at the proper etiquette, and there was nothing special in it.

However, his eyes kept scanning the girls passing by, especially their ample breasts, which made Lin Xueyin a little excited.

Hmm, this one's even bigger than Nana's. When I was with Nana, hers was already very comfortable. I wonder if these would... *cough cough*... I can't think about it anymore, I can't think about it anymore.

"Sister Xueyin, what are we doing here? Didn't you say we were going to chat with Queen Melo in the palace today?"

Chatting with the Queen—that Queen is a real Queen, I can't handle her. When she gets cunning, she's even more formidable than Nana. If I were to sit with her any longer, I might be devoured without a trace.

Thinking about the past few days of chatting, drinking tea, and sightseeing with the Queen, Lin Xueyin realized that she was more than just a nymphomaniac. She wondered how Nana managed to communicate and interact with the Queen.

"Xueyin-neechan? Xueyin-neechan?"

"Uh, ah... what's wrong, Lilia?"

Lilia tugged at her sleeve timidly, and Lin Xueyin heard her softly calling her name. Following her finger, Lin Xueyin saw a raggedly dressed girl suddenly run out of a small alley.

Her bare calves were covered in wounds, and her bare feet also bore numerous injuries. Tightly wrapped around her delicate body was a tattered burlap sack; this attire clearly indicated that something was wrong with the young woman.

"Save me... Please save me..."

She grabbed a passing eagle-clan man, but he shoved her to the ground, gave the poor girl a disgusted look, and then hurriedly left.

This situation was completely unexpected by Lin Xueyin. What was going on? The other person was a man, wasn't he? Even if he wasn't going to help, he shouldn't have just pushed her down like that.

Seeing that the other person wasn't helping her, the girl didn't hesitate for a moment. She quickly got up and rushed towards Lin Xueyin, constantly asking for help from those around her along the way. However, she still got no results.

Those who stood by indifferently were all good people; there were even those who took advantage of the situation, pushing the girl to the ground and even verbally abusing her, as if she were just an ant that could be crushed at any moment, with no dignity whatsoever.

Frowning, Lin Xueyin was somewhat unhappy. What was wrong with these eagles? The other party was already in a terrible state, did they really have to bully them like this?

Just as they were about to take a step forward, they saw several men running out of the alley again. They were all dressed in black robes, which frightened everyone around them, causing them to hide in the surroundings.