The Demon Lords

However, the world knows the Wild King was defeated and captured, and is now being escorted to Yanjing.

Still, Xiong Liqing naturally wouldn’t think the Wild King before her was fake. This place was the Snow Sea Pass, and her "husband" Zheng Fan was the one who guarded the Snow Sea Pass, blocking the Wild men’s retreat.

The Wild King in his hands couldn’t possibly be fake.

The Wild King spun around before Xiong Liqing, as if deliberately displaying himself like cargo to the princess, proving he was genuine.

Xiong Liqing smiled and said:

"Sister, do you know what he once said to me?"

"It wouldn’t be strange, no matter what he said to you."

"I now feel what he said is true, daring even to privately collect this one."

Gou Moli quickly responded, "Being part of Lord Pingye’s collection is my honor."

Xiong Liqing pointed at the Wild King and said, "This person won’t escape prison, will he?"

The Wild King hesitated and said:

"Your Highness, we’ve just met. Why defame me?"

"If he escapes and returns to the snowy plains, it would be another disaster," said the princess.

"Your Highness, that’s not very fair!"

The Wild King is seeking to come out and breathe fresh air; he doesn’t want to be a backstage advisor anymore. He wants to be one of Zheng Fan’s subordinates.

In his view, this idea would inevitably accompany Zheng Fan’s steady rise, eventually being realized.

But he’s a bit panicked now, understanding that any rational thought is easily swayed by pillow talk.

The Wild King would never believe that Lord Pingye would bring back a princess purely as a tribute!

"My lord has his considerations." Siniang stepped forward, opening another big door.

The Wild King hurriedly said: "My neighbor earlier made some noise."

"Hmm." Siniang was indifferent.

"I’ve been eating well, sleeping soundly lately."

When he first moved here, the Wild King was daily tormented by the Sha energy to madness.

Since Shatuo Queshi fell asleep, his surroundings naturally stopped emitting Sha energy, and the Wild King’s quality of life improved accordingly.

"My lord actually hopes your neighbor wakes up soon." Siniang smiled and signaled Xiong Liqing to follow her.

Xiong Liqing followed Siniang into the room where Shatuo Queshi slept.

By the coffin, Liang Cheng was already standing there.

"Where’s my lord?" Siniang asked.

Logically, with movement here, my lord should be the first to come down, considering no one’s relationship here is deeper than his with Shatuo Queshi.

Liang Cheng replied, "My lord just left."

"Oh?"

"Because I told him Shatuo Queshi hasn’t woke up, so he left disappointed, seemingly to the next room."

"Earlier then?"

"Earlier was because the energy refined within became sluggish to a certain degree, sensing my lord’s aura, hence the traction, like, you know about popcorn?"

Siniang nodded, "Very vivid metaphor."

"My lord must be quite disappointed," Liang Cheng said.

As my lord had come down full of excitement earlier.

Of course, leaving immediately doesn’t suggest Zheng Fan’s indifference; Lord Zheng typically enjoys whispering with Shatuo Queshi late at night when no one is around.

"It’s inconvenient without a genuine master by his side, as you know, my lord always needs a sense of security."

Liang Cheng nodded.

At this point, Xiong Liqing finally chimed in:

"Who is he?"

"The Barbarian Left Valley King, Shatuo Queshi."

"I know, I’ve heard of him. Didn’t he die outside the Earl of North Border’s residence?"

"Yes, at that time, my lord was also at the Earl of North Border’s residence."

Xiong Liqing nodded, not asking how it was done, as today she feels anything occurring here is just normal.

Siniang reached out and tapped the coffin lid, speaking to Xiong Liqing:

"Since you’re here, greet him on our first meeting, won’t you?"

"Greet him?"

"Yes, be sweet about it, it’s worth it."

Back then, my lord had also acted with a mindset that it wouldn’t be a loss, bowing first.

"He’s the Barbarian Left Valley King, and also a deceased. I should pay respects."

Xiong Liqing kowtowed,

Yet Siniang then spoke: "Don’t be so formal, just see him as your godfather."

Godfather?

Xiong Liqing looked up at Siniang, blinking as if verifying Siniang wasn’t joking.

Seeing Siniang’s earnest attitude,

Xiong Liqing pursed her lips, smiling sweetly,

and said:

"Godfather, your daughter-in-law is here to visit you, so please bless me with peace and smooth sailing, free of illness and trouble..."

Standing beside Siniang, Liang Cheng whispered:

"Is this treating him like the God of the Earth?"

Siniang shrugged.

"Godfather, my fifth child shall bear your name Shatuo in future."

Liang Cheng couldn’t help but smile, saying to Siniang: "Seems like she’s better at pleasing elders than you."

Siniang glanced at Liang Cheng,

and said:

"Why does it feel like you’re more immersed than me?"

After a pause,

Siniang further said:

"If you’re not training troops, go and bleed your own A Ming."

"I don’t fancy these hinting phrases," Liang Cheng responded.

"Who told us that only you and A Ming like staying in the ice cellar?"

A Ming is now placed in the ice cellar, its low temperature can preserve freshness.

Xiong Liqing slowly rose; she felt she should have done her part in paying respects.

Just as she stood up,

A jade piece shaped like a human, emitting a green glow, slowly floated out from the coffin, hovering in front of her.

Liang Cheng saw this scenario and said: "Turns out the sweet talkers are the ones the elders like. This Jade Order has had its original consciousness worn away by the Sha energy on Shatuo Queshi over the past two years, now it can be used as a magical artifact."

Xiong Liqing laughed happily at the sight, reaching out to receive it;

Who would have thought, the Jade Order suddenly took a sharp turn, moving from Xiong Liqing to Siniang.

"......" Xiong Liqing.

Liang Cheng was also a bit surprised, knowing this wasn’t Siniang’s doing, but Shatuo Queshi’s own intent during his slumber.

Siniang reached out, captured the Jade Order, and offered a small bow towards the coffin;

following that,

gave Liang Cheng a slightly defiant glance,

and said:

"What do you call this?"

Liang Cheng replied:

"This is called the elder fearing the most formidable daughter-in-law."

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