The Demon Sect and Demon Cult were different—they were completely separate concepts. She couldn't have come here because of the Demon Sect.

"When I first came out, I was already in this Demon Domain. Thinking about it, it didn't matter. I'd first survive here and develop some influence to help find you. Otherwise, how could I search for you alone? You're always appearing and disappearing like a ghost—no one knows where you are," Hei Xue said, looking at Xiaoyao with slightly resentful eyes, but also with joy.

The joy seemed to say: I didn't expect to find you like this.

"Don't lie to me. Developing influence is your habit. You didn't bring many people over, right? How many people do you have, and how did you get here?" Xiaoyao didn't believe that Hei Xue was developing influence merely to find him. For her, career always came first.

At this moment, Xiaoyao wasn't afraid that such talk would attract attention. He and Hei Xue were now seated, and the second match had already begun in the arena. The previous match was clearly won by Qi Yanran—no verification was needed.

The people at the Demoness Selection couldn't possibly listen to Xiaoyao and Hei Xue's casual conversation. They had to continue the selection. Everyone's attention was naturally on the competition, not on Xiaoyao and Hei Xue.

Of course, some people were still paying attention, but it didn't matter. Xiaoyao wasn't saying anything secret—many people knew these things.

"I really came to find you, not to develop influence. I was originally contributing to the Demon Cult, but now the Demon Cult is under Wuqing's control. She's actually quite a good cult master," Hei Xue said.

"Dongfang Wuqing became the cult master?" Xiaoyao was somewhat surprised, but thinking about it carefully, he felt it was quite normal. Dongfang Wuqing had this qualification.

"She has the highest Demon Cult bloodline and can also cultivate the Heavenly Demon Technique to the highest level. She's indeed the most suitable cult master," Hei Xue nodded.

"I know. This is the Luo family's bloodline. The Demon Cult there isn't the Demon Sect here—it's a family with a bloodline," Xiaoyao said, then briefly told Hei Xue about the Luo family matters.

As a member of the Demon Cult, Hei Xue had the right to know about this.

"So that's how it is. Since I don't have the Luo family bloodline, they wouldn't accept me either," Hei Xue frowned.

"That's why they specifically wrote that those who can cultivate the Heavenly Demon Technique should come, and others are advised not to," Xiaoyao said. In that Demon Cult record book, there were such words.

At first, they thought this was just a reason for wanting only talented people. Now they understood there was also the issue of bloodline.

"Then do you have the Luo family bloodline?" Hei Xue asked. From what had happened, Xiaoyao definitely had the Luo family bloodline.

"My father is from the Luo family..." Xiaoyao replied, not intending to hide anything, though this matter was somewhat difficult to explain.

"From the Luo family? You mean he originally belonged to the Luo family here?" Hei Xue guessed this meaning from Xiaoyao's words. Her intuition was very sharp—this was one of her talents.

"Yes, he once went over there. You don't need to know about this matter," Xiaoyao said. This was about enough—Hei Xue knew enough of what she needed to know. That's what he thought.

"How can I not need to know? I'm your wife—I need to know about your background," Hei Xue said.

"Get lost. You can be anyone's wife you want—you're not suitable for me," Xiaoyao said.

"Where I'm not suitable, I can change," Hei Xue said.

"It's just this matter of you liking me..." Xiaoyao said directly.

"..."

Hei Xue fell silent, while Qi Yanran, who was watching from the side, gave a thumbs up, wanting to say: Brother, you're really amazing.

"This matter won't work!" Hei Xue could only shake her head in the end, maintaining this basic position even if it meant going back on her word.

"Sigh, do you actually understand whether you really like me or not? You're just inexplicably believing the words of a charlatan, thinking I'm your other half," Xiaoyao shook his head somewhat helplessly. He really wanted to find that charlatan and have a theory discussion—saying such things for no reason.

"I believe in fate's arrangement. You are my destiny," Hei Xue said firmly, her tone clearly indicating she would absolutely not change this position.

Xiaoyao shook his head helplessly, not wanting to continue on this topic, because this was a dead knot that might never be untied. He could only let nature take its course.

Qi Yanran on the side watched Xiaoyao with great interest, almost saying: Quick, tell me what's really going on between you two? How did fate suddenly get involved?

Xiaoyao didn't satisfy Qi Yanran's curiosity and just continued asking: "You don't have the bloodline, so how did you get here? How did you end up in the Demon Domain? And who came with you?"

"My route was different from yours. Your route here doesn't seem to work—the blood drop had no reaction. Fortunately, I found another route to this place elsewhere. Actually, I do have bloodline from here, just not the Luo family's—it's the Demon Sect's. I really am destined to be connected with demons," Hei Xue said with a smile.

Xiaoyao didn't understand this very well, though he grasped Hei Xue's meaning. There were indeed many routes here, not just the one for Luo family bloodline, but others too, possibly including one for the Demon Sect.

As for Demon Sect bloodline, since the Luo family had it over there, why couldn't the Demon Sect have it too?

Then Hei Xue explained some things, and Xiaoyao understood the general situation. It turned out Hei Xue also had background issues, and Sister Hong who cared for her was someone in the know. After learning that Hei Xue was determined to come here to find Xiaoyao, Sister Hong revealed this matter.

Then Sister Hong brought her to this side. She was from the Demonic Sound Sect, and the Heavenly Demon Sound was actually a basic technique of the Demonic Sound Sect—something Xiaoyao had only recently learned.

At the same time, he learned that some Demon Cult branches weren't actually affiliated with the Luo family, but with the Demon Sect. Some Demon Sect members, for various reasons, had placed their children and descendants over there, forming some Demon Sect branches, but later, due to the Demon Cult's influence, they were gradually misunderstood as Demon Cult branches.

Although Hei Xue didn't elaborate on her background, Xiaoyao still learned some things. He knew that Hei Xue's parents were no longer in this world, having died in a power struggle within the Demonic Sound Sect. She had been sent over there because of this upheaval.

This time, Hei Xue's return to the Demonic Sound Sect originally had vengeful intentions, but unexpectedly, her enemies had already died in a later power struggle. Because of this, even if her identity was revealed, no one would trouble her, since her enemies were already gone.

As for what position she would occupy in future power struggles, Xiaoyao felt the answer seemed obvious. Hei Xue would definitely gain the maximum benefit from it, as could be seen from her achievements in the Demon Cult.

Regarding Demon Cult matters, she had already handed everything over to Dongfang Wuqing. Originally, she had intended to bring Dongfang Wuqing along, but Dongfang Wuqing seemed more interested in the position of Demon Cult master and had no intention of coming here.

Although for some people, this place was a new world where they could break through to higher realms, the problem was that breaking through these realms was still quite difficult, and they would have to face even stronger opponents.

Dongfang Wuqing could become the Demon Cult master over there, controlling everything with one hand. Coming here, she might be nothing. Better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix—this was human nature.

Originally, the Young Miss had the same idea. She only wanted to become a local tyrant in Qingyun City. It was only because of Xiaoyao that she gradually walked the path of becoming a greater overlord, though for her, it was just changing locations.

"Your current identity is a candidate demoness. Your position in the Demonic Sound Sect wouldn't be low either. By the way, where is Sister Hong?" Xiaoyao asked. He hadn't seen Sister Hong this whole time. Even if Sister Hong was powerless in that dangerous situation earlier, she couldn't have just remained absent. The only explanation was that Sister Hong wasn't here.

"Sister Hong is cultivating. I've already delayed her cultivation time too much. Now I'm letting her cultivate properly. Besides, my current identity in the Demon Domain won't have any problems," Hei Xue said.

That's right. The identity of a candidate demoness was very safe in the Demon Domain. As long as you didn't offend people too badly, there wouldn't be any problems.

"So that's how it is. No wonder," Xiaoyao nodded. "Alright, there's nothing else now. You can go back."

"..."

Hei Xue fell silent, and Qi Yanran was also speechless. This kid was really direct—issuing an eviction notice just like that.

Xiaoyao normally wouldn't be so rude, but Hei Xue being here would be very annoying, and he didn't want to be bothered.

"Hmph, you dare to drive me away? I haven't settled accounts with you yet. Why did you just leave without saying anything last time?" Hei Xue looked at Xiaoyao, pouting, looking very unhappy.

"Didn't I say I was going out to check the situation?" Xiaoyao replied casually.

"But you never came back after going out," Hei Xue said.

Xiaoyao shrugged and said: "Did I say I would come back?"

"..."

Hei Xue fell silent. He really hadn't said that, but under normal circumstances, if someone went out to scout the situation, they would always come back to report.

She knew there was no point in arguing about this with Xiaoyao. Xiaoyao had done it on purpose—what was there to discuss?

"Alright, Xiaoyao, she's also a guest. If she wants to sit here, let her sit. No need to drive people away—you have no manners at all. Little sister, come, tell big sister what's really going on between you two?" Qi Yanran spoke up.

If it were anyone else, Hei Xue would definitely be too lazy to bother, but Qi Yanran was now saying she was Xiaoyao's sister, and Xiaoyao didn't seem to object, so it should be true.

If that was the case, then she should tell his sister about it and have her uphold justice. If she couldn't handle Xiaoyao, she could work on the people around him—a flanking strategy.

Although Qi Yanran's effect might not be great, as long as there was some effect, it was fine. Besides, at least now Qi Yanran could let her continue staying here instead of being driven away by Xiaoyao.

(End of Chapter)