From Princess in the Cold Palace to Empress in Heaven

Xiao Minghuang nodded in approval.

Although the environment in the Southern Wilderness is barren, the behavioral logic of most things is actually not much different from that in the Eastern Wilderness.

As she spoke, she took out a handful of top-grade spirit stones and filled them into the groove.

"Om..."

Accompanied by a slight sound, the formation lit up, and the light shone on the two of them. Then the light gradually faded, and the teleportation formation returned to normal. Xiao Minghuang and Shi Hongyu's figures gradually disappeared in the formation.

Central Demon City.

"Here, there is finally some faint spiritual energy..."

As soon as he opened his eyes, Xiao Minghuang sensed the thin fluctuations of spiritual energy in the air. Although it was not as strong as that in Zhongtian Dongji, it was already extremely rare in the Southern Wilderness.

"Princess, that's the main gate of the Central Demon City!"

Shi Hongyu pointed to one side.

Following the direction of her finger, I saw a huge dark city gate standing there.

Xiao Minghuang's eyes paused, and then his gaze widened, and he saw a towering and vast city standing between heaven and earth, like a magic dragon, overlooking all living things.

The huge city is completely black, as if it were cast in steel, exuding a heavy and cold metallic texture, and faintly revealing a cold and murderous aura.

It is located in the vast yellow sand, like a sharp sword piercing into the sky, suppressing the underworld.

This is a magnificent city full of ancient and vicissitudes of life, as if it has existed forever.

"hiss..."

After just one glance, Xiao Minghuang actually had the illusion of being swallowed up, as if the city wall was the center of the world. No matter who approached it, they would be strongly attacked and finally crushed into nothingness.

"This is the Central Demon City."

Shi Hongyu said in a serious tone.

"Well, let's go."

Xiao Minghuang concentrated slightly and breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that everything that happened just now was just her illusion. This was just a city. Even if it was guarded by a formation, there would be no harm if it was not activated.

Then, the two walked towards the gate of the Central Demon City.

Under normal circumstances, the main gate of the Central Demon City is not open unless there is an important event, such as the Demon Emperor's patrol or the Six Paths Alliance. At other times, the gate will be tightly locked.

Xiao Minghuang came to one of the side gates of the Central Demon City and was able to enter the city after paying a hefty city gate tax.

"I haven't been back for a while. Why is the city gate tax going up again..."

Shi Hongyu complained quietly. In her memory, the gate tax of the Central Demon City only required one high-quality spirit stone to be paid each time, but today, ten were required!

Xiao Minghuang didn't pay much attention to this. It might be that the Central Demon City was short of money and wanted to generate income. In any case, it had nothing to do with her, and she didn't lack these spirit stones.

After entering the city, Xiao Minghuang turned his eyes and took in the entire scene in the city.

The city has wide streets, magnificent buildings, numerous shops and pedestrians.

Putting aside the city’s size and architectural style, the scenery of the Central Demon City is actually not much different from the big city in Zhongtiandongji.

Inside are also places like inns, alchemy pavilions, weapon refining workshops, and trading houses.

Soon, a simple carriage arrived.

A maid-like woman got off the carriage. Seeing Shi Hongyu, she immediately showed joy. She walked over quickly, bowed slightly and said, "Second Miss, why did you come back so suddenly?"

"A friend of mine is coming to Central Demon City, so I'm coming with her."

Shi Hongyu pointed at Xiao Minghuang and smiled slightly, "This sister is my friend. You can just call her 'Princess'."

"Your servant Qinglan greets the princess."

Upon hearing that it was Shi Hongyu's friend, the maid Qinglan hurriedly bowed and greeted him with a respectful look on her face.

455. Zuixianju

Xiao Minghuang smiled and nodded slightly in response.

"Princess, this is the Central Demon City. Where are you going? I can help lead the way."

Shi Hongyu smiled.

After hearing this, Xiao Minghuang thought for a moment and then said, "First find an inn to stay in, and then make plans."

Hearing this, Shi Hongyu hurriedly said, "Since the princess has come to the Central Magic City, there is no reason for you to stay at the inn. Please come to my house and show me how to be a good host!"

"I appreciate your kindness, but I'd better find an inn to stay in." Xiao Minghuang shook his head slightly.

"Okay." Shi Hongyu nodded somewhat frustratedly.

Then, she suggested, "I know the best restaurant and inn in the Central Demon City, called 'Zuixianlou'. It has complete facilities, is quiet and beautiful, and as long as you can afford the spirit stones, you can enjoy the best service. Even the saintly elders from the Six Paths will stay there. If the princess is interested, you might as well go there to rest for a while."

As soon as Shi Hongyu opened her mouth, she mentioned the top-notch restaurant in the Central Demon Palace. She could tell that this "princess" was no ordinary person. If she had pointed to an inferior one, she would probably not even look at her.

"Then go and have a look."

Xiao Minghuang pondered for a moment and nodded slightly.

She didn't care about the "top service", but she was new here and unfamiliar with the Central Demon City. She planned to first understand the current situation on her own and then contact the Dongji delegation.

If she went to find the delegation now, she would be completely in the dark about the situation, wouldn't she be handing the initiative to others?

The city gate is some distance away from Zuixian Tower, and it takes about half an hour to get there.

Along the way, Xiao Minghuang kept thinking.

To put it bluntly, the so-called peace talks mean that both sides can no longer fight and it is difficult to get the results they want on the battlefield, so they put down their swords.

Therefore, both sides must compromise based on their respective core interests and interests that can be given up.

So, if she wants to take the initiative in the peace talks, she must know what the core interests of Nanhuang and Dongji are, and what interests both sides can give up.

Xiao Minghuang frowned and thought.

Suddenly, there was a loud noise.

I saw a group of young men and women appearing in front. They were controlling flying magic weapons, flying swords, flying boats, or flying monster beasts, and were rushing towards Zuixian Tower with great momentum.

They all wore exquisite robes, and their clothing, attire, and temperament were completely different from those of the monks in the Southern Wilderness, but were similar to those of the monks in the Eastern Pole.

"They are the members of the peace delegation. They are parading around again!"

When Qinglan saw those people, she let out a low cry and a look of surprise appeared on her face.

The peace delegation, as the name suggests, is here to negotiate, but they insist on being high-profile. Do they think they have the advantage and can intimidate the Southern Wilderness with their strength?

After they came to the Central Magic City, instead of being low-key, they became even more high-profile, often showing off in public.

"The peace delegation..."

Xiao Minghuang narrowed her beautiful eyes and raised the corners of her mouth slightly, outlining a playful arc.

On the way, Shi Hongyu and Qinglan started chatting excitedly.

"I heard that Zuixianju has recently launched the Four Elephants Banquet, which uses the ingredients of the Flame Sand Dragon, the Black Desert Green Bird, the Red Flame Tiger Beast, and the Black Gold Armored Turtle as the main ingredients. It is truly an excellent meal, and eating one is worth more than decades of hard training!"

"Ah? There is such a thing?!" Upon hearing this, Shi Hongyu licked her lips, and it seemed that her saliva was about to flow out.

"No, I have to beg my mother to help me get a place at the banquet."

"Miss, the entry level to the Four Elephants Banquet is Saint Realm, I'm afraid you have no chance..."

Qinglan pursed her lips and smiled slightly.

"Ah! How come?"

Shi Hongyu curled her lips.

"Miss, don't be sad. I heard that this banquet is to entertain the peace delegation, and the master and the mistress are also invited. It should be no problem to ask the master to bring some back for you."

Shi Hongyu's eyes lit up: "Is it true?"

"Absolutely true." Qinglan nodded seriously.

"That's more like it." Shi Hongyu snorted.

Xiao Minghuang sat beside them, watching the two girls bickering quietly, and his mood calmed down, and he even felt a little relaxed and comfortable.

Once upon a time, she had such a life, but that was already a thing of the past and could no longer be retrieved.

Soon, the three of them came to a towering, ancient building with the words "Zuixianlou" clearly written on a plaque.

This building is nearly a hundred feet high and magnificent, like a giant python coiled on the ground.

The overall color is light yellow, and there are many intricate patterns carved on the walls, exuding an atmosphere that has been accumulated over the years.

Xiao Minghuang looked up and saw that the building was divided into five floors. The area of ​​each floor was more than a thousand feet in radius. The environment was beautiful and quiet, and it showed nobility everywhere.

After entering Zuixian Tower, what caught the eyes of Xiao Minghuang and the other two was a beautiful maid with a graceful figure.

The beautiful maid looked at the three people and recognized Shi Hongyu at a glance.

"It's Miss Shi. Are you going to host a banquet for your friends?"

The beautiful maid bowed and asked politely.

Shi Hongyu said, "My friend has come from afar and plans to stay at Zuixianju for a few days. Is there any vacancy in the Tianzi Room?"

The beautiful maid shook her head and said, "I'm sorry, the No. 1 room has been booked."

Shi Hongyu frowned and was about to ask if there were any empty rooms in the Di category when a weird voice came into her ears.

"Oh, who was I then? What wind blew today that brought our Second Miss Shi here?"

Shi Hongyu looked in the direction of the voice and saw two handsome young men in gorgeous clothes standing not far behind her. One of them had dark skin, thick eyebrows and bright eyes, and an arrogant look.

The other young man had a heroic appearance, a tall stature, and was dressed in exotic clothing. Judging from his clothing, he seemed to be a member of the Dongji peace negotiation delegation.

"Li Jie, why are you being so sarcastic? Do you deserve a beating again?!" Shi Hongyu's pretty face was cold as she shouted.

Hearing this, Li Jie was not afraid at all, and said sarcastically: "Oh, what are you so proud of? I heard that you were crazy about a boy from Dongji, but he didn't have any interest in you. Now you come back from the Blood Demon Road in disgrace? Isn't it embarrassing enough? You have brought shame to your Shi family!"

Upon hearing this, Shi Hongyu was immediately furious and cursed with gnashing teeth: "Li Jie, shut up!"

Li Jie chuckled and said, "I won't shut up. What's the matter? This is Zuixianju. Do you dare to attack me?"

Shi Hongyu was extremely angry and was about to speak when a powerful aura suddenly emerged and enveloped them.

In an instant, the three of them felt their whole bodies stiff, as if they were insects trapped in amber, unable to even move.

Then, a soft and pleasant voice slowly floated into his ears, like the music of the Ninth Heaven, full of temptation, yet with an irresistible majesty.

456. Seductive Girl

"No noise allowed in Zuixianju!"

As the words fell, a graceful and slender figure appeared in front of them.

This person has a plump and slender figure, fair skin, a charming face, and every frown and smile exudes fatal attraction.

But the most stunning thing is her face.

It was a beautiful face, with willow-shaped eyebrows, affectionate eyes, a cherry-red nose, and pink and delicate lips that seemed as if they could drip blood.

She was wearing a long gauze dress, showing off her curvy figure, slender and soft waist, full and firm breasts, and attractive curves, which perfectly set off her exquisite figure.

"Drunken Immortal Hermit!"

Shi Hongyu's pupils suddenly shrank, her heart beat violently, her cheeks turned red instantly, and she stared at the charming woman with burning eyes.

The owner of Zuixian Tower, Zuixian Jushi!

Not only her, but almost everyone present focused their eyes on Zuixian Jushi the moment he appeared.

Even Xiao Minghuang couldn't help but look at her the moment Zuixian Jushi appeared.

Although Zuixian Jushi was wearing a veil, it still couldn't hide her charming appearance, especially her enchanting peach blossom eyes, which made it impossible to take your eyes away.

A hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Minghuang's eyes.

With just a simple appearance and a few casual words, he calmed down all the troubles and focused everyone's attention on himself.

"Mr. Zuixian, there is something..."

Xiao Minghuang sighed secretly.