Bitter Realm: Otherworldly Gods and Demons

82. Happy

Tengxie's words stirred many thoughts in Jiu Huo. Seeing her lost in thought, Tengxie spoke again, "Your Majesty, the Public Court is searching for a way to awaken Wolongxing. I remember there's a fellow in the Second Hall called Sheyuan Ghost Child, whose consciousness ability is similar to that of a person from the Bitter Realm. He knows a secret technique called Skull-Piercing Magnetic Shock, which can stimulate the brain, arouse consciousness, and even briefly awaken the consciousness of the dead?"

Jiu Huo came to his senses, nodded and said, "That's right, the secret technique of the Soul-Seizing Ghost Child is quite excellent. The consciousness of Jia Minggong, Bo Hongyan and others was read by him in conjunction with the secret technique team."

However, reading the consciousness of the deceased requires more mental energy and the assistance of a rare flower called the Crystal Flower.

The demon realm currently has no place where a public court is needed, nor is there any need to proactively inform them.

Teng Xie nodded and said, "Of course, there's no need to rush to tell them. However, hasn't the Seven-Skill Divine Camel always wanted to go to the Twin Bridges? He probably has some connection with Zhao Mu Zun. Perhaps we can test the Seven-Skill Divine Camel's abilities through the Public Court, see how he uses the Haotian Cauldron, and what level he is at."

"Hmm, this method is not bad, but this condition is not equivalent to awakening the Crouching Dragon. If you only mention this point when the time comes, it will not be in line with your usual style."

"Ha, there's no rush. We'll see what the Demon Realm needs later, or what good things Zhaomu Zun can offer."

"That's fine too."

After exchanging a few more words, Tengxie took his leave.

Before long, he saw Mu Xianfeng, who had washed away the dust and grime and treated the wounds inflicted by the evil spirit, and who had regained her delicate and lovely appearance, like a lotus flower emerging from the water.

"Miss Mu, I imagine you have many questions in your mind."

Since arriving in the Demon Realm, Mu Xianfeng has not uttered a single word, but she does indeed have a lot of questions on her mind.

"...You captured me to threaten my master? If you think that, you are sorely mistaken. I am just an insignificant maid, and my master will not care about me."

Teng Xie smiled slightly, "That's great! Then I can leave you in the Demon Realm indefinitely without any problem."

"This... why must you make things difficult for a mere woman like me?"

"I can't make things difficult for myself, can I? Wouldn't that be too hypocritical?"

"Ah, this."

Mu Xianfeng was speechless. Could it be that what the other party said wasn't just nonsense?

She blushed slightly as she thought of Teng Xie's straightforward and unrestrained words.

"Of course, I don't want to make things difficult for you, but I really can't let you go back right now. I need to see the Dragon Head first."

Mu Xianfeng was immediately shocked. "You... why did you have to join forces with Ye Chongsheng to force my master to his death? My master has never offended the Demon Realm."

"Heh heh heh, if he'd offended the Demon Realm, do you think Buddha Sword Fen Shuo would have gone to find your master at some crucial moment?"

"……ha?!"

Mu Xianfeng was startled again. "Could it be that Master Buddha Sword was invited by you?"

"Don't be so formal, just call me Tengxie."

"Uh, well, how could I, a mere servant, presume to be worthy of the title of General?"

"The War General must attend to important matters in the Demon Realm. Please leave."

Before Teng Xie could leave, Mu Xianfeng quickly changed her mind: "Teng Xie, did you notify Master Fojian?"

"Otherwise, how could he have been reborn in the night?"

"Why did you do this?"

"It's very simple. My relationship with Ye Chongsheng is just an exchange of benefits. He gives me advantages, and I help him out. That guy is very cunning and stingy, not straightforward at all. Although we seem to be cooperating well, we are actually not close."

But the dragon's head is different.

Teng Xie suddenly paused, and Mu Xianfeng subconsciously asked, "What's different? Uh..."

She immediately realized that her question sounded like a rhetorical question.

Teng Xie smiled slightly, "Immortal Phoenix, forgive my bluntness, but the Dragon Head does indeed have some... somewhat controversial past. However, he has turned the tables and successfully cleared his name. This is not only admirable, but also makes him a very good person to talk to."

"Ah, so, what do you want to discuss with my master?"

"By the way, why don't you speak in a Confucian tone? Hmm, thank goodness you don't, it sounds weird."

Mu Xianfeng felt a slight twitch in the corner of her eye... Can't you speak properly? I can't keep up with your pace.

"Alright, I'd like to talk to your master about ideals, discuss life, and also ease tensions with the Three Primordial Beings. As you know, things are quite tense between the Demon Realm and Sword Immortal Traces and Buddha Sword Separation."

"Uh, this."

Mu Xianfeng discovered that Teng Xie was not so different from the ruler of the demon realm she had imagined; in fact, he was far beyond her expectations.

She couldn't help but ask, "Is that all?"

"You always have to get to know someone gradually. Like, if I told you I fell in love at first sight the moment I saw you, wouldn't that scare you away? If I just talk to you nicely now, you'll gradually get to know me, won't you?"

Mu Xianfeng felt a slight twitch at the corner of her eye, thinking to herself, "You know your words are terrifying, huh? What were you thinking about? How did you come up with something like that?"

"So, Xianfeng, could you give me your master's contact information?"

"this……"

Mu Xianfeng thought to herself, "How can I give it to you so easily?"

"If you still have doubts, I'll give you a teleportation orb and send one of my subordinates to take you to a place that doesn't belong to the Demon Realm. Then you can invite the Dragon Head there to speak with my image."

"this……"

Mu Xianfeng was still somewhat uneasy.

"Why don't you come up with an idea?"

Mu Xianfeng thought to herself, "Of course, I'll be relieved if you just let me go."

"Fine, since you're in a difficult position, let's drop this matter... However, Ye Chongsheng is still my trading partner. He wants to find the Dragon Head first, and then comes to me with benefits, so I can't refuse him."

"Oh, no."

Mu Xianfeng gasped softly, then said, "Please, don't cooperate with Ye Chongsheng anymore, okay?"

"Uh, well, if I say yes, that would be putting myself in a difficult position, that would be hypocritical. How could I be hypocritical to you? That would be so low-class."

"This, this..."

After hesitating for a while, Mu Xianfeng suddenly gritted her teeth and said, "If you refuse Ye Chongsheng and stop making deals with him, I'll agree!"

After saying this, her face turned red, clearly indicating that she did not mean that she agreed to help Teng Xie contact Shu Lou Long Su.

"Ah, this."

This time, Teng Xie was taken aback. He swear to God, he was just talking nonsense and joking around. He just thought Xiao Xianfeng was cute and was teasing her on purpose.

"How about we pledge our lives to each other first, then you'll believe in my sincerity and help me contact Long Su? Or do you insist on us sleeping together before you'll agree?"

"...What do you mean by 'it's already happened'?! And what do you mean by 'I have to agree'?! How come it's like I'm begging you?! Just how weird are you?! Can't you be serious for once?! You're so baffling!"

Mu Xianfeng finally couldn't hold back her吐槽 (tu cao, meaning to roast or complain) spirit and unleashed a torrent of complaints, feeling finally at ease.

"Hahaha……"

Seeing Mu Xianfeng's face puffed up with anger, Teng Xie couldn't help but burst into laughter. He had never been this happy since he transmigrated.