Dragon Blood Saint Emperor

In a private room at the restaurant.

Ye Wushuang sat quietly at a table. Lan Xinyu, acting just like a maid, poured his wine and then stood dutifully by his side.

Ye Wushuang calmly raised his cup, drained it in one go, and only then did he look at Lan Zheng, who sat across from him.

"Young Master Ye, my daughter acted as she did for my sake. That’s why she caused you that embarrassment. I hope you..."

Lan Zheng looked at the white-robed young man before him, unable to get a read on him. This young man was incredibly powerful, and utterly ruthless in his methods.

He was worried that if he made a single misstep, Ye Wushuang would take his anger out on Lan Xinyu.

"It’s of no concern."

Ye Wushuang slowly set down his cup. "Your illness... I can indeed cure it."

"Young Master! I wasn’t..." Hearing Ye Wushuang’s words, Lan Xinyu understood why he had been angry earlier. ’He must have thought I was using him.’

At this thought, an anxious look crossed her face, and she prepared to explain.

"You don’t need to explain," Ye Wushuang said coolly. "I have a fair idea of what you were thinking. But you were merely desperate to save your father. I don’t blame you."

As he spoke, he thought of the figure in Blood Jade City who had protected him for more than a decade, and his gaze grew resolute.

A moment later, he concealed that flicker of emotion and fixed his gaze on Lan Zheng. "I can save you. But before that, I have a question for you."

"Please ask, Young Master. I will answer anything and hide nothing."

Seeing that Ye Wushuang didn’t hold a grudge against Lan Xinyu, Lan Zheng finally breathed a sigh of relief. He was curious, though. What could Ye Wushuang possibly want to ask?

Lan Xinyu took the opportunity to pick up the wine pitcher and refill Ye Wushuang’s cup.

"You run a restaurant. How much do you know about management?" Ye Wushuang asked, picking up his cup.

Er...

Lan Zheng froze, taken aback. He had expected Ye Wushuang to ask about some great secret, but he had never imagined the question would simply be about whether he knew how to manage things.

Though puzzled by the question, he immediately cupped his fist and replied, "Young Master, I’ve been managing this restaurant for over a decade. When it comes to management, I know a thing or two."

"And what if I gave you a city? Could you manage that?" Ye Wushuang added nonchalantly, downing another cup.

At his words, Lan Zheng jumped in alarm. Having lived for so many years, how could he fail to guess the implication behind Ye Wushuang’s words?

"Young Master, you mean...?"

Lan Zheng asked cautiously. His heart pounded with uncertainty, still unable to fathom Ye Wushuang’s intentions.

"If I were to hand Black Stone City over to you, could you manage it properly?" Ye Wushuang asked coolly. ’Control Black Stone City, and you have a gateway to the Grand Emperor Country and a path of retreat into the Endless Wilderness. The location is indeed excellent.’

Lan Zheng’s expression turned grave. Ye Wushuang truly had his sights set on Black Stone City.

"Young Master!"

At his side, Lan Xinyu cried out, but then hesitated, stopping herself before she could say more.

"Speak," Ye Wushuang said.

"Young Master, my father is indeed capable of managing a city. However, Black Stone City is currently the domain of City Lord Zheng. He has connections to the Governor’s Mansion in Nanyang County. Any disturbance in Black Stone City is reported directly to them, and the Governor’s Mansion has a powerful Yin Yang Realm expert in residence."

Lan Xinyu explained that this was precisely why she had tried to stop Ye Wushuang from killing City Lord Zheng.

The Grand Emperor Country was divided into many counties, each with numerous cities under its jurisdiction. Nanyang County was a large one, bordering the Endless Wilderness. In fact, Blood Jade City was also considered a small city within Nanyang County.

The Grand Emperor Domain contained not only the Endless Wilderness and the Grand Emperor Country, but also other powerful factions beyond them, such as the Huanying Empire.

Ye Wushuang was already aware of all this.

"Nanyang County," Ye Wushuang muttered. A glint flashed in his eyes, and he continued, "It’s good that you know how to manage things. As for the rest, you don’t need to worry about it."

"Understood!" Lan Zheng still couldn’t figure out what Ye Wushuang was planning, but he could only cup his fist and bow.

"Now, it’s time to go meet that Demon King."

Ye Wushuang nodded and added this cryptic remark, leaving the father and daughter utterly baffled.

RUMBLE!

At that moment, a man in silver robes strode through the air above Black Stone City. His piercing aura roiled the clouds, radiating a sense of immense power.

"The Xiaoo Yue Demon King is here! Run!"

"Flee for your lives! The Xiaoo Yue Demon King is about to go on a rampage!"

Gazing at the figure in the sky, who looked like the god of death himself, the people of Black Stone City turned pale with terror and scrambled to flee from the area below him.

The Xiaoo Yue Demon King was an existence far more powerful than the Black Stone City Lord!

BOOM!

This time, the Xiaoo Yue Demon King’s target was clearly the restaurant. His piercing eyes were fixed on the entrance.

The patrons drinking inside the restaurant were instantly terrified and scrambled to escape.

PFFT!

PFFT!

But the moment they reached the doorway, streaks of silver light shot down from the sky, piercing through their bodies.

Blood sprayed across the restaurant entrance!

The surviving patrons immediately retreated back into the restaurant in terror.

"Are you still not coming out? Do you intend to hide in your shell like a coward?" the Xiaoo Yue Demon King shouted coldly, his eyes fixed on the restaurant.

Hearing this, the distant crowd gasped in realization. So, the Xiaoo Yue Demon King was here for the young man in white!

"Dad, this time that bastard will die without a grave!" In the distance, City Lord Zheng and his son had also come to watch the fight.

"Just wait," City Lord Zheng said, his expression sinister. "Let them fight to the death. Then I’ll kill them both."

In the air before the restaurant, the Xiaoo Yue Demon King stared coldly at the main entrance.

A moment later, a stunningly beautiful woman walked out.

"Lan Xinyu!"

Seeing who had walked out, the faces of the onlookers changed dramatically. ’Our goddess! Is she coming out just to die?’

"Sending a woman out to die for you? Coward!"

Seeing Lan Xinyu, the silver-robed man in the sky’s face darkened, and his anger flared.

"My Young Master says you have three breaths to make a choice: submit, or die!"

Lan Xinyu said coolly, completely unafraid.

"Fuck! My goddess really did become that guy’s maid!"

Hearing the words "My Young Master," the crowd of onlookers outside let out a collective wail of despair.

"That damned bitch! I begged and pleaded and couldn’t even get a single look from you, and now you’re acting as a maid for him!"

Zheng Ke was seething with rage. ’And that damned youth in white... I’ll kill him! I swear I’ll kill him!’

"Three breaths? Good. Very good," the Xiaoo Yue Demon King sneered. "I’d like to see just how he plans to kill me!"

He was so furious he started to laugh. ’Make me submit? Is that even possible?’

’I’ll see what tricks this youth has up his sleeve that makes him dare to proclaim my death!’

Lan Xinyu stood outside the entrance, seemingly unconcerned for her own life. Three breaths passed. She turned her head just in time to see a figure in white slowly emerging.

SHING!

Every gaze instantly fell upon him.

"Young Master!"

Lan Xinyu gave a slight bow and moved to stand behind him. Her obedient and demure appearance made the hearts of all who watched tighten with frustration.

Some of the young women in the crowd were particularly scornful.

"Warm a cup of wine for me."

Ye Wushuang said lightly. With his hands clasped behind his back, he stepped into the air and ascended.

Meanwhile, Lan Xinyu emerged from the restaurant carrying a pitcher of wine. She slowly filled a cup, then stood quietly, her gaze fixed on the back of the white-robed figure in the sky.

The sight of his back left Lan Xinyu in a daze. ’If I said I became Ye Wushuang’s maid only to save my father... perhaps it would be more accurate to say there were other factors involved as well.’

"Xiaoo Yue Demon King."

Ye Wushuang ascended into the air and faced the Xiaoo Yue Demon King, a sudden smile blooming on his lips.