237: Chapter 237 Reencounter with Youyue

The conference hall of Snowfield Dragon City.

After listening to the Fengwu Squad's report, Yu Juezhi glanced at Jiang Shuo.

Jiang Shuo spoke, "The Destiny Mark is still there, so it's not a big problem. Besides, I have seen that kid's destiny trajectory; his future achievements are limitless. He absolutely cannot fall at a time like this."

Yu Juezhi finally let out a sigh of relief.

Marshal Gu Qinglin raised his hand. "I request to execute a special mission to bring Shen Xingchen out of the demon territory."

Although he hadn't had much contact with Shen Xingchen, he was his junior brother after all.

At his level in the Xiang Realm, as long as there were clear coordinates, bringing someone out was not impossible.

An Ran said solemnly, "Our Fengwu Squad requests to accompany Marshal Gu on this mission."

Yu Juezhi said, "The Fengwu Squad suffered severe losses this time, so you should focus on recovering in the city. I will arrange another hunting squad to go and rescue him. As for Gu Qinglin, I understand how you feel, but your ability is lightning, which focuses primarily on slaughter. It is not suitable for such a stealth mission. I will arrange a more suitable candidate."

An Ran said dejectedly, "Marshal Yu, this..."

Everyone knew that what Yu Juezhi said was reasonable, but Shen Xingchen had been lost because of them. If they couldn't help at all, they would feel terrible.

Marshal Gu Qinglin also frowned. "Who is more suitable than me?"

Yu Juezhi uttered three words: "Ye Qingrou."

Marshal Gu Qinglin fell silent.

Ye Qingrou was the vice-captain of the [Shenyin] Squad. Her strength was at the peak of the ninth rank, only half a step away from the Xiang Realm. Most importantly, her Talent Divine Ability was [Absolute Stealth], which was indeed more suitable for a rescue mission.

Yu Juezhi made the final decision: "We will arrange it like this for now. An Ran, share the data from the positioning compass with the Shenyin Squad."

At the same time.

Yumo City.

A magnificent and solemn battle vessel slowly descended.

From the battle vessel, a young girl walked down. She had red lips, white teeth, and a beautiful, delicate face, giving off a pure and refined aura.

This immediately drew the attention of many people.

Of course, the strangest thing was that the girl's realm was actually only at the third rank.

As the girl stepped off the battle vessel, a group of people walked toward her.

The leader of the group spoke first, "Hello, Miss Jiang. I am Mr. Jiang's adjutant."

...

The Northern Region of the Demon Race.

Shen Xingchen felt that his previous thoughts had been too optimistic.

It turned out that the food of the Demon Race was indeed carrion. Every meal was, and these Magic Snakes ate it with great relish.

Shen Xingchen could only take his "food" and hide in his tent to eat some bread he had brought with him.

Fortunately, Grand Leader Lan Feng, whom he was disguised as, was considered a minor leader, so the other Magic Snakes didn't dare to ask too many questions.

Shen Yan had already reported the news of the human's whereabouts.

Shen Xingchen felt that Youyue wouldn't be so bored as to personally make a trip just because of some random human trace. That would annoy her to death.

Just as he was thinking this...

Shen Yan walked over from the side. "Brother Lan, if Her Highness Youyue really captures that human, what do you think she will reward us with?"

Shen Xingchen replied casually, "I don't know."

Shen Yan smiled. "My grandfather is about to die. I hope Her Highness Youyue can give me my grandfather's corpse. That way, I can reach the peak of the eighth rank."

Shen Xingchen's face was filled with shock. "!!?"

Was he even speaking human?

No, wait, he really wasn't speaking human!

Was this kind of thing very common in the Demon Race? He really couldn't understand the values of the Demon Race.

Shen Yan had a look of longing on his face. "If I'm lucky enough to break through to the ninth rank, I would bring honor to my ancestors."

Shen Xingchen forced a smile. "I wish you... success."

Having a dream of eating one's own grandfather, he was truly one of a kind.

Only then did Shen Xingchen realize.

The source of the Demon Race lay in being imbued with the aura of the "Emperor." Therefore, the more of this "demon qi" they had, the higher their rank would be.

In other words, putting aside their own growth limits, Magic Snakes could only reach higher levels by eating more of their own kind... This was how this bizarre "custom" had formed.

Shen Yan continued, "If I die on the southern battlefield, you must eat me. Because only by being eaten by you will I feel at peace."

Shen Xingchen was simply dumbfounded.

He did his best to maintain his facial expression so as not to give anything away, but his stomach churned, and he almost threw up.

"I'll... try my best," Shen Xingchen said.

No matter what, this brother meant well. Why did he feel slightly touched?

Shen Yan had a serious expression. "I am speaking from the bottom of my heart."

Shen Xingchen nodded. "Alright."

Right at this moment...

"Her Highness Youyue!"

The three hundred or so Tuitian Demon Snakes who were setting up camp suddenly stopped what they were doing and all bowed in the same direction.

It was an exquisitely beautiful woman dressed in a red dress. Her figure was graceful, and as she swayed her hips, every single one of her movements seemed capable of stealing one's soul.

Shen Xingchen imitated the other Magic Snakes, standing up and bowing.

The worst-case scenario had occurred.

This Youyue was indeed incredibly bored, actually coming in person just to investigate some vague news about a human.

Seeing Shen Xingchen's reaction, Shen Yan became even more certain of his guess.

This good brother of his indeed still admired Her Highness Youyue. Otherwise, why would he be so nervous?

Youyue walked to the very front with incomparable elegance, her breath smelling of orchids. "Who discovered the whereabouts of that human?"

Shen Yan glanced at Shen Xingchen, and after receiving an encouraging nod from him, he stepped forward.

"I discovered him on the ice field," Shen Yan said.

Youyue's snake-like pupils shifted slightly. "Oh? In your report, you said that person is extremely handsome and can instantly kill seven Magic Snakes of the sixth and seventh ranks?"

"Yes!" Shen Yan said.

Youyue's voice suddenly turned cold. "Then let me ask you, how did you escape from his hands?"

Shen Yan shuddered, terrified by her cold voice. "Replying to Your Highness, after I fought with him for a bit, he retreated on his own."

With a flash of her figure, Youyue grabbed Shen Yan by the throat. "He can instantly kill seven Magic Snakes, which means his strength is at least at the eighth rank. With your strength of just having entered the eighth rank, you were able to scare him away?"

At this moment...

The terrifying pressure of Youyue as a member of the Royal Class was released, and even the air turned freezing cold.

The surrounding Magic Snakes immediately trembled in fear, and some were even crushed by the pressure, collapsing to the ground.

"Your Highness... spare... my life!"

Shen Yan struggled desperately, his face filled with extreme pain.

Youyue threw him to the ground. "Tell me every single detail honestly. If you hide anything again, you die!"

Only then did Shen Yan catch his breath, gasping heavily. "Heh... this servant indeed..."

"Her Highness Youyue!"

Shen Xingchen knew he had to step forward now.

Otherwise, his scheme would be completely exposed by Grand Leader Shen Yan.

Youyue suddenly raised her hand, about to strike him with a slap.

This lowly Common Breed actually dared to interrupt her questioning. He truly had a death wish!

"I know Shen Xingchen's whereabouts!" Shen Xingchen blurted out at the last moment.

Youyue's movement paused. "What did you say?"

Shen Xingchen insisted, "I said I discovered the whereabouts of that human wanted by Your Highness, Shen Xingchen!"

Youyue's face remained icy cold, but she was extremely interested in this topic. She asked, "How do you prove it?"

"After Grand Leader Shen Yan fought a great battle with Shen Xingchen, I rushed to the scene and found this."

In Shen Xingchen's hand was a broken steel fork.

It was a standard-issue weapon of the Magic Snakes.

At the break of the steel fork, there were waves of cyan spiritual light.

Shen Xingchen explained, "As everyone knows, the human Shen Xingchen can deploy a cyan flying sword. Wherever it passes, it leaves behind this kind of cyan light. Therefore, I conclude that Shen Xingchen fought a great battle with Shen Yan, and is currently in the ice field."