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

"Your Highness, shall we go in now?"

Besna looked at the sand dune not far away. She couldn't see anything from the front, but dozens of auras were already hidden on the back. She was afraid that once she went in, they would launch a surprise attack.

"Go in? Why should we go in? We're setting up camp here now, and we'll rest here tonight."

Tonight? Besna looked up at the sun high in the sky and couldn't help but feel uneasy. This girl was planning to rest from noon until tomorrow.

The next second, she understood the princess's plan. It had to be said that this was the best choice for her. They didn't need to rush, and their supplies were more plentiful. They could stay here for half a year without any problems.

However, these enemies who were lying in ambush did not have such sufficient supplies, and the longer they waited there, the more their physical strength would decline.

As long as you don't enter the ambush zone and engage in combat with the hidden attackers outside, the ones who will ultimately suffer are the ambushers.

Lin Xueyin shook the bottle of juice she had bought. It was said to be made from a fruit from the desert, and it tasted sweet and delicious, very good.

However, he had too many doubts in his heart. If it was Ricks and his men who did it, then they would send troops over soon. At that time, he would be attacked from both sides, and he didn't know if he could hold on.

Volume 9: The Demon Clan's Journey: Chapter 35 Impatient (Two chapters released together)

The venomous snake, which had been hiding in the sand, kept flicking its tongue and quickly relayed what it had learned to the snake-people scouts who had been hiding in the shadows protecting Lin Xueyin and her group.

Upon learning that someone was secretly plotting against the princess, even the naturally cold-blooded snake people felt a sense of panic. They hadn't even left their territory yet, and if something really happened, their clan would definitely be the first to bear the Demon King's wrath.

When the time comes, the chieftain and his soldiers will be the first to be affected. Therefore, in order to prevent the world from being destroyed and to maintain world peace, we must not allow anything to happen to this person here.

He released his other snake from the bag, and a set of small brown snakes emerged, their beady eyes fixed intently on their owner.

It nodded in a very human-like manner, and in an instant it had already burrowed into the sea of ​​sand and disappeared. The scout watched the little snake's departing figure, frowned slightly, and was still a little uneasy.

The snake flickered its tongue, its eyes fixed on the direction where Lin Xueyin and the others were. Its thick tail swayed again as it moved in that direction. Even if it was alone, as long as it got there, if something happened, the snake people would be absolved of responsibility, and at least they wouldn't be blamed by the Demon King.

However, his idea was good, very good, but others also had to give him a chance. At least now, those who were lying in ambush had already jumped out impatiently, causing all his plans to fall through.

"Haha, little girl, you didn't expect this, did you? We'd be waiting for you here."

Arrogant, extremely arrogant, one could say he was fearless, or that he already considered the other party to be a sitting duck, a plaything in his palm. So, this young patriarch of the Blue Spirit Merchant Guild laughed and jumped onto the sand dune.

Indeed, judging from the situation, they were in the lead, especially after seeing Lin Xueyin and the others stop in front of the sand dune, seemingly intending to start a fire and cook there.

Although it was a bit strange, since cooking in the middle of the day in the desert was against common sense, it was still quite good considering they were a group of inexperienced young girls who had never seen the world before.

"See these crossbows? Surrender obediently, or you'll be riddled with arrows."

The arrow, gleaming with a cold light, startled Kono, who was carrying a plate of cut fruit to deliver to Lin Xueyin, causing him to drop the fruit in his hand.

"Sister Lin..."

Ariel and Lilia clung nervously to Lin Xueyin's clothes, their fear evident as they stared in terror at the lizard-men on the sand dunes.

"Ha? You really have the nerve to think this is your lizard tribe's territory?"

The tense atmosphere was broken by Besna's soft laughter. Holding a glass of blood-red fruit wine made from some unknown fruit, her black pupils were full of mockery towards her enemies.

"Oh ho, there are still some fearless ones. Don't think that just because you're an expert you can be fearless. We have experts here too. You look pretty good. If you become my slave, I'll let you go. How about it?"

If one could have a powerful female slave at any time to enjoy, who could also help one fight enemies and protect one's safety, that would be perfect.

"Make me your bodyguard and slave? You really dare to dream of that. But since you've put it that way, I'll be merciful and not let you die a complete death."

In an instant, a powerful aura erupted from Besna's body. She pressed down hard with both hands, and the surging airflow continuously blew away the surrounding yellow sand.

Even Lin Xueyin had to summon her divine magic power to condense a powerful shield to protect everyone inside, so that they wouldn't be affected by the storm generated by this battle aura.

However, while things were fine on this side, things were going to be bad on the top of the dune. It was a dune with little vegetation, only yellow sand. Under the onslaught of the strong wind, the lizardmen standing on it could clearly feel the sand beneath their feet rising higher and higher.

"This is going to bury us alive! Shoot her with the magic-piercing arrows!"

In his panic, Marimos no longer thought about the female slave; his only thought now was to shoot the person who was blocking his way. As for who would survive this rain of arrows, he was certain he wouldn't die.

But the storm continued, and the arrows had long since vanished. Marimos watched as the gale in front of him grew increasingly fierce, the sand already reaching above his calves.

"Aren't you going to make a move yet? Are you going to wait until I'm dead?"

Arrows were no longer effective, so only skilled fighters could be used to counter them. Olihirs also heard Marimos's voice, drew her bow, and aimed at the place she had sensed as somewhat threatening earlier.

"What a perceptive little girl! You were able to detect my presence so quickly. It seems you're the strongest here."

A figure suddenly darted out from behind the sand dune, its icy aura instantly suppressing the raging wind. The sand and stones that had been flying wildly obediently fell to the ground.

In mid-air, a figure looked down at the girls below, his eyes blazing with intense fighting spirit.

“Marimos, I told you that the dignity of the strong cannot be insulted, but it seems you didn’t listen. Otherwise, why would you have provoked such a powerful person?”

The voice sounded a little old as an elderly lizardman slowly landed on the sand dune. Don't ask why he was an old man; his hair was all white. How could he not be an old man?

Just as Lin Xueyin was about to take out her staff, she was stopped by Besna, whose bright eyes were fixed on the old lizardman, a very strong warrior, but now a hero in his twilight years.

“Little girl, you’re quite good. Unfortunately, you’ve chosen the wrong path. Now, if you hand over her and the two little girls behind her, I will naturally let you go.”

The old man straightened his back and pointed his finger in the direction of Lin Xueyin, which made everyone smile helplessly. They wanted to ask this little girl, "You're always causing trouble everywhere, and you're even addicted to tricking others. Don't you know that if the Demon King heard what he just said, the entire Blue Spirit Merchant Guild would probably be wiped out?"

Of course, the Blue Spirit Merchant Guild shouldn't expect anything good now either. Not only Besna, but everyone else felt a deep sense of sympathy when they learned that these people's target was Lin Xueyin.

"No, it wasn't me, it definitely wasn't me. They clearly wanted Ariel and Lilia, those two little girls."

Lin Xueyin was filled with grief and indignation. She couldn't take the blame for this. The young master was clearly a perverted guy who was a lolicon, and he would never have any feelings for her.

"Tch, how could I possibly be interested in someone like you? Don't worry, I just want to sell you off as a female slave."

Hiss! Almost everyone who knew Lin Xueyin's identity gasped. How could she be so heartless as to sell the Demon King's favorite concubine as a slave girl?

Young Master, are you sure you sold her as a person, and not your own life? No, wait, the Demon King wouldn't be that simple. I bet he sold the lives of everyone in your entire Blue Spirit Merchant Guild.

Of course, at this moment, the young master of the Blue Spirit Merchant Guild was unaware of everyone's thoughts. He could already imagine the hateful girl looking utterly hopeless, and his heart was filled with a sense of vengeful pleasure.

"This is what happens when you dare to defy me and obstruct me. I'll let men of every race enjoy your body."

Lin Xueyin was even more horrified. Had this guy lost his mind? Even if it wasn't Nana, the person he was relying on could easily beat him down with one hand.

"How about that? Scared yet? Kneel down, beg me on your knees, and maybe I'll show you some leniency and let you live out the rest of your life in peace and comfort. Ah, maybe you can even thank me for finding you a good master."

Lin Xueyin chose to remain silent. At this moment, she felt that she really couldn't speak anymore, otherwise she would drag everyone in the chamber of commerce into trouble. Of course, the main reason was that the brain-dead lizard had done it, but she also felt a little guilty.

However, in Marimos's eyes, this silence was interpreted as cowardice and fear.

"Your greatest advantage has been firmly suppressed. What, you still want to turn things around? Haha, if you want to turn things around, then you will never be able to turn things around."

Marimos, laughing heartily, had already imagined the miserable fate that awaited Lin Xueyin in his hands. Of course, that wasn't the point, because his real target was the two little girls beside her—Yinqing, supple, and innocent. They were simply treasures sent from heaven.

Lin Xueyin and the others thought this guy was definitely out of his mind, and it was obvious that he was having a seizure. Tell me, why did you have to be such a good young master and instead choose to court death? Don't you know the saying, "No zuo no die"?

Lin Xueyin scratched her head slightly, still finding the situation somewhat hard to understand. Did the world really need people who courted death to highlight the protagonist's strength?

"Young Master? Don't be too happy yet. We are still in the Snake People's territory. If we talk too much here, things might get complicated."

"I'm afraid things might get complicated if we keep going on like this," the old man finally said, revealing the truth that "villains die from talking too much," a truth that some people can understand.

However, this young master had no intention of accepting such a favor. He gave a cold laugh, looking at the girls before him who were now like meat on a chopping board. Victory was within his grasp.

"With you here to hold the line, with these Demon-Slaying Arrows in hand, and with some powerful guards protecting us, a few girls are nothing to us."

Seeing the old man's displeased expression, Marimos knew that his words might offend him, but he truly didn't take Lin Xueyin and the others seriously.

"Lord Marius, rest assured, I will do as you request and only arrest that woman and those two little girls. The others will definitely be released. However, if they resist and injure us, we will not be responsible."

Lin Xueyin could ignore the mockery and contempt of these people, but Besna could not stand it. As the commander of the Demon King's guards, her status was not high and her authority was not great, but the potential responsibility was very terrible. At least, many lords did not dare to offend her easily.

However, in a small desert, someone dared to despise her so much, to despise the most beloved concubine of the Demon King. This had already crossed the line she could bear.

"I think you're all courting death..."

In his rage, the Demon King's guard commander raised his fighting spirit to its maximum, and the powerful fighting spirit storm instantly made everyone feel apprehensive.

"I didn't expect you to be a Berserker-level warrior. It seems I underestimated you."

The white-haired old man sighed softly, but then said, "If you really fight me, I'm afraid these girls behind you will be affected. Besides, I think we have many more people than you. You can leave as long as you hand them over. Wouldn't that be better?"

The Lizardmen have a natural prejudice against women from the beginning to the end of their race. When dealing with women of other races, their first thought is to capture them and treat them as slaves.

Therefore, the Demon King harbored great resentment towards these lizard people. If it weren't for the fact that she needed the lizard race to develop the west, she would have wiped them out long ago.

Of course, there seemed to be something else involved, though the Demon King didn't say it outright. From his few words, she could sense that the Demon King's hostility towards the lizard race was not so simple.

"Whether it affects them or not is not up to you. As for your suggestion to let us leave, that's a joke. Do you think you can do whatever you want just because you have more people? Don't you understand that on this continent, strength speaks for itself?"

Just as Besna was about to take flight, she heard a loud shout from behind her.

"Anyone who dares to cause trouble on our Snake People's territory must think we Snake People are just for show."

Ricks, wielding a long halberd, rushed forward at top speed, while squads of snake-man cavalrymen followed behind, raising clouds of dust.

"Um, are these snake-people soldiers?" Lin Xueyin looked at the rumbling sound coming from behind her, feeling a little nervous. However, Ricks' words just now made her relax a bit. According to him, the two sides were not on the same side, so she could rest assured.

“Ricks, our Lizard Clan and your Snake-People Clan have always kept to ourselves. Please let us off this time, and we will repay you handsomely later.”

A generous reward? If I gave in to you, I'd probably be dead for sure. A generous reward? You'd better save your own life first.

Ricks' first reaction upon hearing what the other person said was to laugh, and his second reaction was that he must have been out of his mind to listen to this person. He was asking for trouble, and he shouldn't be dragged down with him.

"Your Highness, I am late in coming to your aid, please forgive me..."

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Volume 9: The Demon Clan's Journey - Chapter 36: A Brain is a Good Thing

"Your Highness, I am late in coming to your aid, please forgive me..."

Your Highness... Marimos looked at Lin Xueyin and her group in horror, then saw Lin Xueyin slightly raise her hand, indicating that there was no need for such formalities, and she also encouraged the snake-man chieftain.

"Lord Marius, what should we do?"

What to do? The woman who could be called a queen by this snake-man chieftain must at least be the woman of a succubus lord. Even such a person is not someone that our Blue Spirit Merchant Guild can threaten.

"Lord Ricks, this is probably a misunderstanding. I think it would be beneficial for both of us to talk things out. Our merchant guild knows quite a few succubus lords. I wonder if we could do you a favor?"

Marius felt that he had already lowered his stance, and Ricks should not be a problem. The only issue was that the little girl might disagree with his request for peace because she was angry.

“Your Highness, we are the Blue Spirit Merchant Guild. This is our young master, the only son of our guild leader. You see, this is all a misunderstanding. We have intricate connections with the lord of the Succubus Clan. Please calm your anger.”

Marius carefully considered his words, glancing at the girl in the distance whose expression he couldn't discern. But no matter how he thought about it, she wouldn't break ties with his merchant guild.

Not to mention her, even her husband wouldn't want to lose the enormous benefits that the Blue Spirit Chamber of Commerce brought them. Moreover, the conditions he was about to discuss were the source of his confidence.

"To express our apologies, we will give you ten pieces of the finest West Sea pearls (each piece consists of 20 pearls of the same size and color) and three barrels of Kumastra wine, a specialty of the Lizard Tribe. How about that?"