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

However, even at a slow pace, one will eventually reach their destination. Upon arriving at the main hall, they took a closer look at the princess who had been the subject of much gossip.

Her deep blue pupils were like two pure gemstones, clear and transparent, attracting everyone's attention without them even realizing it.

Petite figure, dignified sitting posture, a pair of delicate hands hidden in the sleeves resting on her knees, pink lips parting and opening, revealing glimpses of her snow-white teeth.

"You are the lord of this place, Ricks?"

Lin Xueyin glanced at the imposing snake-man lord, her mind filled with the basic information about him that Besna had asked her to memorize while she was changing clothes.

The Berserker-level warrior is very strong, leading tens of thousands of snake-people. Even in this desert, they are a considerable force. However, unlike snakes, he is not cold-hearted and maintains good relationships with his subordinates and superiors.

This time, it was probably because he had been seen by that snake-man soldier captain that made him immediately think of his identity.

"I never expected that Your Highness would know my name. I am truly humbled."

He lowered his snake head again, but the salute he performed was the warrior's chest-beating salute, which indicated his status at that moment. It was neither impolite nor could it make people feel that he valued him.

"A very clever snake," Lin Xueyin nodded slightly, acknowledging his actions. Of course, she still harbored a lingering fear of these walking snake monsters.

"Your Highness's arrival in our town, I wonder if it is related to that mysterious event in the desert."

"Huh? A mysterious event? Has something mysterious happened in the desert this time? I haven't heard anything about it."

He glanced lightly at the guard captain beside him; sure enough, this guy had hidden some information.

Sensing Lin Xueyin's unfriendly gaze, Besna could only smile wryly. She had gone there to explore because she was worried that this matter would arouse Lin Xueyin's unnecessary curiosity, but in the end, she was still exposed by someone's words.

Thinking of this, Besna glared at the snake-man lord with displeasure, telling him to stop talking nonsense. Would he die if he didn't talk?

Ricks, realizing he had misspoke, broke out in a cold sweat. He had never imagined that his seemingly trivial remark had sparked the princess's interest in that dangerous place.

"Ah, tell me, what mysterious event happened? Tell me about it."

She asked the snake-man leader in front of her with great interest, the cold sweat on his forehead clearly visible.

"Your Highness, we don't know the specifics yet, so there's nothing we can do..."

"If you don't know, then tell me what you do know." Giving the other party no way out, Lin Xueyin pressed on with her questions as the snake-man lord, who was already somewhat flustered.

Finally, Besna couldn't stand it anymore. This girl was clearly up to no good and was venting her dissatisfaction. However, it was the Demon King's request that she not know about this, but in the end, she still couldn't keep it a secret.

"Your Highness, this matter was requested by the Demon King and cannot be known to you. Therefore, please allow this lord to return first."

"Huh? Nana arranged this?"

Lin Xueyin's face instantly showed "Baby is very unhappy" and "Baby is going to throw a tantrum," and she angrily slapped the table next to her.

"That's outrageous! I'm going to settle the score with Nana and ask her why she kept this from me. It's such a big deal, and since I was just passing by, I had to get involved. Humph, just wait until I get back and see how I deal with her."

If you go back and decide to deal with her, but the Demon King finds out that you disobeyed and went to a dangerous place, then it probably won't be you dealing with her anymore; you'll likely be so badly punished that you can't even get out of bed.

Looking at the indignant Lin Xueyin, Besna could only picture her pitifully begging her king for mercy on the bed.

"Besna, you seem to be thinking about something very rude."

She put on a dignified expression, but little did she know how adorable that pretty face looked when she made that gesture.

"Your Highness, you're overthinking it. How could I be thinking about anything impolite? I was just contemplating how to report to His Majesty the Demon King." I was just imagining you being pinned to the bed by the Demon King, begging for mercy, and also figuring out how to ignite the Demon King's fury to its maximum so I could have a good show to watch.

As for the Demon King actually harming her, she simply couldn't believe it. After all, how could someone who doted on this princess so much possibly hurt her? She just wanted to see a good show.

"Hmph, I bet you wouldn't dare."

Lin Xueyin hummed twice, then turned to look at Ricks, who was standing to the side, and said, "You can go down now."

"Yes, Your Highness. However, to ensure your safety, I will first have the lord's guards protect this restaurant, and also have the restaurant take good care of your daily needs."

Seeing the princess in front of him ponder for a moment, remaining noncommittal, Ricks felt somewhat uneasy.

"Your Highness, you have already had conflicts with other merchants outside. If you encounter any problems here, we cannot afford to take responsibility. Please agree."

Looking at the pitiful Ricks, Lin Xueyin could only sigh helplessly. Although she really wanted to refuse, just as he had worried, if anything went wrong on her side, it would implicate these innocent people.

At that point, if Nana gets angry, it won't be a small matter. "Okay, I'll do everything you say, but I don't want my identity..."

"Understood, Your Majesty understands. I will only state to the outside world that this place has been temporarily requisitioned by the Demon King's messenger."

"Hmm, you're very smart. Go down now."

"Your subject takes his leave..."

Looking at the lord of the snake-people, Ricks turned and left with some excitement. Lin Xueyin also asked Kaliel, who had been serving by her side, to see the lord off again.

After that, her attention shifted to Besna, and her dissatisfaction was evident in her eyes.

"Tell me, what exactly was that mysterious event? Don't tell me the Demon King forbids me to talk about it. I won't listen."

"Well, Your Highness, it is indeed His Majesty who forbade us to tell you. If you need to know, please contact the Demon King yourself and let her tell you."

After a long pause, Lin Xueyin finally looked up again at the guard commander, whose expression was... well, how should I put it? This kind of look was more suited to the onlookers than to the guard commander.

“Tell me. If you don’t, I think plenty of people outside will tell me what happened, and by then it will be too late.”

Threat, yes, it's a threat. Lin Xueyin glared fiercely at the guard commander. Want to watch the show? Ha, you'll have to ask her if she allows it or not.

Knowing that the princess was determined to drag her into the water, Besna gave a wry smile, trying to stay out of it, but she was still forcibly pulled into the river by the princess.

"Your Highness, I hope you can contact the Demon King. I am merely a guard and cannot..."

"When a general is in the field, he may not obey orders from the army. You understand? I'm giving you two choices: either tell me what happened right now, or I'll inquire outside. But if any problems arise, you'll bear the responsibility for the inadequate intelligence."

This... How come the princess suddenly became so intelligent? Wasn't this girl always so dim-witted? How did she suddenly become smart? And she's even threatening me now?

Besna stared in horror at the girl in front of her; Lin Xueyin's words had truly caught her off guard.

Volume 9 The Demon Clan's Journey: Chapter 32 The Mysterious Incident at Lake Achilles

The Lebrus Mountains, a vast mountain range that stretches across the entire Devil's Sea, are most famous for Lake Achilles, a lake formed by the confluence of streams flowing down from the mountains. It is covered with trees and lush vegetation, making it an essential resting place for passing merchants.

The Kuma people who lived there also set up a market there to trade daily necessities with passing merchants.

This place was originally filled with a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, but just a few days ago, a huge change occurred. The once prosperous market was reduced to ruins overnight.

The Kuma people also vanished without a trace overnight. Upon learning this news, the demon lord to whom the Kuma people belonged ordered his subordinates to investigate.

As a result, they all disappeared overnight, and even though they were led by a Berserker-level demon, they still couldn't deliver any useful information in time.

From then on, caravans passing through that area would disappear without a trace, and no one could ever come out of there again.

Besna told Lin Xueyin all the information she knew. Of course, she was selective; she didn't reveal all the key information, but only picked out the useful parts to persuade the princess to be careful and not to venture into dangerous places.

"It's so exaggerated, it feels like I'm watching a horror movie."

Lin Xueyin glanced at Ailiya beside her. Sure enough, Ailiya was already eager to go there and have a good adventure.

Of course, Besna also noticed Aria's annoying behavior at this moment, frowned slightly, and then spoke up.

"Ailiya, the Queen is now of paramount importance. If anything were to happen to her, not only would the demons there face the wrath of the Demon King, but our human race as well. Is it worth taking such a great risk just to satisfy your own desires?"

One sentence silenced Aria. Yes, she really wanted to go, but her identity was different now. Back then, they could go on adventures together, but now, she was no longer the simple little priest she once was. Behind her stood the strongest being on the continent.

"Hmm... it's Nana again. Why is it always because of her?"

Ailiya backed down, but Lin Xueyin said she was very unhappy because every time something happened, it was because of Nana that she couldn't satisfy her curiosity.

“I’ll go talk to her. I don’t believe she’d dare hit me again.”

Waving her little arms, Lin Xueyin stood up and headed aggressively towards her room, ready to have a good talk with Elufina.

Meanwhile, outside the restaurant, a blue figure hurriedly passed by, glanced at the restaurant, then at the fully armed snake-people soldiers around it, before leaving again in a hurry.

Following closely behind this figure, when they reappeared, they were already at the town gate, where Marimos, the young master of the Blue Spirit Merchant Guild who had previously clashed with Lin Xueyin and the others, was already waiting.

Upon seeing the soldier come into view, Marimos quickly stepped forward and asked, "Well, did you find him?"

"Young Master, rest assured, I have followed the scent they left behind and found the restaurant where they were staying, but..."

"Just what?" Thinking of the two little girls' crystal-clear purity, Marimos couldn't wait to add his own touches to them.

“Young Master, there are Serpent People’s Guards guarding that place, and quite a few of them. I’m worried that if a conflict breaks out there, it will provoke an attack from the Serpent People.”

The hurried figure from before recalled the situation around the restaurant and felt that something was amiss.

"Snake-man clan guards?"

This news, which the young master of the Blue Spirit Merchant Guild found hard to believe, caught him off guard. There was actually a Snake-People Clan's personal guard at the door. Did these human women have some kind of backing?

That doesn't make sense. If they really had powerful backers, how could only the three of them be strolling around the streets? Besides, these humans were just defeated by the demons, so how could they possibly have any powerful backers?

As for the humans who stayed with the demons before, it would be impossible for them to have such obvious light power showing outwards. Therefore, Marimos was certain that this person must be from the Sima Empire, a human who had just surrendered to the demons.

"Hmm, I'm afraid some important people have moved in. Let's not make any moves yet. We'll leave tomorrow. You keep a close eye on them here. As soon as they leave the city, report to me. Then we'll ambush them from outside."

“But, young master, do we really have to take action? This is, after all, the territory of the snake people. If we are found out, it could cause a huge problem.”

However, the advice of his subordinates was completely ignored by Marimus, who was consumed by lust at the time, and he did not even consider the consequences of his actions.

Seeing that the young master still wouldn't listen to his advice, the lizard warrior could only turn around helplessly and continue to obey his orders, using his scent to monitor Lin Xueyin and the others from a distance.

Marimos watched the warrior's departing figure with a hint of anticipation on his face. Once they left and lost the protection of the snake people, they would be like meat on a chopping board, at their mercy.

Previously, he had already made his suggestion to the Berserker warrior in the group, whose eyes lit up when he heard that there were beautiful human women.

After all, since being defeated by the demons, their slave-hunting group has rarely been able to go out hunting. This time, they can take advantage of this opportunity to capture all these women in one fell swoop, and then they can once again enjoy the feeling of being surrounded by wine and women.

With a confident turn, Marimos began to think about how to turn his prey into his meal in the shortest amount of time.

The Blue Spirit Merchant Guild, a large merchant guild with a history of hundreds of years, a powerful force with deep-rooted influence among the lizard race, is gradually extending its claws towards Lin Xueyin and the others.

Meanwhile, Lin Xueyin, who was still completely unaware of all this, was opening the communication stone, preparing to have a friendly and peaceful conversation with the girl who appeared inside.

At the same time, they are also trying to secure the benefits that should rightfully belong to them for this trip.

Volume 9: The Demon Clan's Journey - Chapter 33: The Demon King's Pampering

When Elufina's figure reappeared in Lin Xueyin's eyes through the communication stone, she saw the other woman in a languid posture, her clothes disheveled. Her voluptuous figure gave her the air of a mature, sophisticated woman.

Lin Xueyin covered her nose speechlessly. She would never admit that she could be seduced by the devil's good looks. She would never admit it.

"Tsk tsk, little girl, what's wrong? Did you miss me?"

The finger touched the communication stone, but Lin Xueyin felt as if the other person was touching her lips. Her pretty face flushed slightly, and for a moment she completely forgot why she had come to see her in the first place.

"Xueyin, haven't you had enough fun yet? I miss you so much. But something has suddenly come up here that I need to deal with. Otherwise, I would have made time to come find you already."