169: The doubts of the Demon Alliance leader
The next day.
The morning light was just beginning to show, and a thin mist hung like gauze, while golden radiance enveloped the rolling mountain range.
At the Taihang Mountain Peak, a green snake coiled atop a giant rock, inhaling and exhaling the faint wisp of nascent purple Qi between heaven and earth.
Suddenly, Xu Qing felt something, and his golden vertical pupils opened, gazing down the mountain.
A minor demon arrived, kneeling respectfully at the foot of the mountain to report, "Reporting to the Great King…"
Before it could finish its sentence, a voice came from the mountain peak.
"Let her come up."
Before long, a graceful figure slowly ascended to the mountain peak.
The visitor was none other than Jade Moon, who had changed into a simple, elegant white dress, which made her beautiful features look even more refined.
As Jade Moon walked along, seeing an atmosphere entirely different from the Demon Alliance, she was secretly amazed. When she arrived at the summit and saw Xu Qing again, remembering his previous words, a trace of undisguisable awkwardness and shyness flashed in her eyes.
She performed a respectful bow and said in a clear voice, "Jade Moon greets the Great King. Revered Master… has made a decision, but this matter is of great importance and concerns the future of the Heavenly Silkworm Clan, so she wishes to confirm it with you in person."
Then, her voice paused, and a faint blush appeared on her cheeks, "Additionally, Revered Master also wishes… to meet the several sisters by your side."
Upon hearing this, Xu Qing's lips curled into a smile.
The promise he had obtained from the Nine Changes Demon King was indeed useful. Fortunately, he had been prepared at the time, otherwise, taking over the Demon Alliance would have required much more effort.
"Very well." Xu Qing nodded and agreed.
Jade Moon returned to the Demon Alliance first, while Xu Qing set off to find Liu Mei, Bai Ling, and the others.
Now, Xu Qing's territory was vast, and he had countless minor demons under his command, with the Tushan lineage of female demons being the most numerous. Therefore, Bai Ling, Liu Mei, and the others often ran to Tushan to play when they had free time.
When Xu Qing arrived at Tushan, he indeed saw several stunning beauties chatting by the lake.
The little River God was eating Spirit Pills as if they were beans while teasing the twins playing in the lake.
Nearby, Bai Ling, Liu Mei, and the others were discussing the specific details of the grand wedding.
What surprised Xu Qing was… that the Dragon Girl Xue'er was also there.
After having interacted with Bai Ling and the others a few times, this daughter of the Dragon King seemed to have integrated into life in the mountains.
That was a good thing.
After entering the mountains, I have virtuous wives to help me with my conquest.
Xu Qing appeared silently beside the women, eliciting a chorus of melodious cries.
"So, Husband still remembers us; we thought your heart had been stolen by that Demon Alliance Leader," Bai Ling said with a smile, stroking her lower abdomen.
"Ling'er, you truly know how to joke. How could your husband be the type to love the new and loathe the old?" Xu Qing said with a smile, then added, "However, I was just planning to take you all to the Demon Alliance to see that Demon Alliance Leader."
The women were surprised upon hearing this, and their curiosity was piqued as they began to talk one after another.
Looking at his wives before him, each with their own unique charm and beauty, Xu Qing was in a great mood.
He activated his demon core, and as his magic power flowed, a cyan mist rose from beneath his feet, rapidly expanding to form a stable cloud bed.
"Everyone, come up."
The women's cultivation levels were not yet sufficient, and they had never flown through the air before, so they were quite pleasantly surprised at the sight.
"Be good, Mother will be back soon. You must be obedient and listen to Sister Xiaoli and the others."
The Jingyue River God instructed the children, then was the first to jump onto the cloud bed, excitedly bouncing on it a few times, her two long braids flying up and down, causing the mist to churn.
"As expected of Husband, so steady," Liu Mei said with pleasant surprise.
Bai Ling pulled the Dragon Girl and the others up, saying with a smile, "Husband's methods are becoming increasingly sophisticated."
"Let's go."
With a thought from Xu Qing, his magic power surged, and he carried his wives into the clouds.
The sea of clouds churned beneath their feet, and the magnificent mountains and rivers were all in view.
The Jingyue River God lay on the edge of the cloud, her little face pressed against the mist, looking down as her cheers echoed throughout the mountains.
…In the heart of the Demon Alliance.
Tall, primitive giant forests and a complex of rugged stone halls lay across the land.
Bronze Bull, Red Maiden, and the other Demon Alliance Elders had long since received the news and were waiting respectfully on the plaza in front of the main hall.
When they saw a patch of cyan clouds drifting from the horizon, they immediately became extremely attentive.
"Welcome, Great King!"
When they saw that tall, upright figure in the mist, Bronze Bull and the other great demons knelt in unison, their voices echoing like thunder, and their expressions were respectful to the extreme.
Immediately after, when their gazes fell upon Bai Ling, Liu Mei, and the others behind Xu Qing, these quick-witted great demons did not hesitate at all and shouted in unison once again.
"Welcome, Matriarchs!"
This shout of "Matriarchs" was crisp and decisive, showing great perceptiveness.
The women reacted in various ways.
Liu Mei and Bai Ling were accustomed to it, so their expressions didn't change much.
The Jingyue River God, upon seeing Bronze Bull and the other great demons, was initially startled by their fierce Demonic Qi, but after hearing 'Matriarchs,' she snorted softly and stood up straight.
Meanwhile, Tushan Nanyu, Tushan Yiyi, and the Dragon Girl Xue'er had slightly flushed faces; while feeling shy, they were also shocked by the strength of Bronze Bull and the other great demons.
The Demon Alliance Elders before them were all formidable in terms of strength, not inferior to the previous Bear King.
Yet now… they could only prostrate themselves at the feet of their husband.
Tushan Nanyu and the others glanced secretly at Xu Qing, their beautiful eyes filled with wonder.
"Rise."
Xu Qing led the women down from the cloud bed and walked straight toward the hall where the Demon Alliance Leader was.
Shortly after.
Inside the magnificent hall built of giant stones, thin gauze curtains hung down, and blue smoke curled from incense burners.
The Demon Alliance Leader, dressed in purple, stood quietly in the center of the hall, her temperament cold and noble.
Xu Qing stepped inside, his expression calm.
And Bai Ling and the others behind him curiously sized up their future sister.
The Demon Alliance Leader's gaze did not linger on Xu Qing for long, but immediately swept toward Bai Ling and the others behind him.
A moment later.
In her deep eyes, a trace of undisguisable astonishment appeared.
What did she see?
A Flood Dragon, a Celestial Fox, a Water God…!??
Each of the women before her possessed an extraordinary Bloodline, and even the most ordinary snake demon among them had Demonic Qi that was upright and peaceful, with a solid Foundation, clearly walking the orthodox path of the Yao Race.
Most importantly… she discovered that every one of them was full of vitality and had pure auras, with no signs of a wavering Foundation.
This… was not a situation that could occur from the plucking of Yin to supplement Yang!
Those female cultivators used as a Cauldron were all without exception severely injured in vitality, with withered Divine Souls, and stagnant or even regressing cultivation.
Yet these few before her all had strong auras, and some were even carrying fetuses in their wombs.
"The method he practices… is not the Evil Path of plucking Yin to supplement Yang."
After hearing Xu Qing's request a few days ago, the Demon Alliance Leader had specifically inquired about Xu Qing's affairs and learned that this Snake Great King was fond of taking wives and concubines; he already had several wives, and his concubines were too numerous to count.
Upon hearing this news, she had almost subconsciously assumed that what Xu Qing practiced was the evil method of plucking Yin to supplement Yang.
Otherwise… why would he be so obsessed with women?
Now it seemed that she had misunderstood him.
Thinking of this, the doubts in the Demon Alliance Leader's heart dissipated, and she let out a sigh of relief.