CHAPTER 522: CHAPTER 438: I LET YOU COMPETE, HOW DARE YOU MESS WITH MY BUSINESS?_4

He was also the only one.

Because after this incident, the Enchanting Demon Queen resolved to learn from the pain and built a fortress-level Enchanting Demon tavern.

Don’t even mention Li Zheng’s explosive ability this time; even if ten Kings attacked together, it could hold out for three hours without falling!

Every time there’s a martial arts tournament, the demons would recall the days of being dominated by the massive fire column, and talk extensively to new demons, bragging about how poised they were when they left the fire column.

But that’s a story for another time.

"How else? If they surrender, you’re considered the winner of this Star Shining Level tournament." The Enchanting Demon Queen gave Li Zheng a sideways look, her charming demeanor making Li Zheng’s heart sway involuntarily.

"Oh." Li Zheng asked the contestants, "Are you surrendering?"

"Surrender!" The nine demon contestants nodded unanimously and spoke in unison.

Especially that Snake Demon, who answered eagerly and then opened a teleportation gate and slipped away.

Li Zheng watched its departing figure with a bit of regret, unfortunately failing to accomplish the second task entrusted by the Enchanting Demon Queen. He could only hope to come back and take it out when he had the ability in the future.

Hope it survives until then, after all, the Enchanting Demon Queen was already thinking about it.

The other demons seemed to sense Li Zheng’s strange gaze and quickly took their leave. In no time, only Li Zheng, the Enchanting Demon Queen, and the remaining four were left here.

With no outsiders around, the Enchanting Demon Queen waved her hand, setting a soundproof barrier around to prevent their conversation from being overheard by other demons.

Only then did she say, "You’ve achieved the final victory now, not only proving your heart but also your strength. Although I was not very satisfied with your performance acting before the King of Flame Demons, I can reluctantly entrust Mirel to you."

Saying this, she brought out a young enchanting demon who looked about twelve or thirteen, and said to her, "Mirel, you’ll follow him from now on. Didn’t you want to know what it’s like outside the Abyss? He will take you."

Though Mirel looked only twelve or thirteen, her beauty was already evident. Unlike the Queen, her large eyes were watery: "Mother, aren’t you going?"

"I’m not going. I still have things to do in the Abyss." The Enchanting Demon Queen stroked Mirel’s hair. This farewell might mean she’d never see her daughter again. She wanted to carve her daughter’s image in her mind, not allowing time to easily erode the memory.

After a long time, she reluctantly pushed her daughter towards Li Zheng: "I’ll leave Mirel in your hands, hoping you can protect her."

Lowering her voice almost pleadingly, she said: "Consider it a favor to me. As gratitude, I’ll give you this Fire-Extinguishing Pearl."

Even though she often appeared strong in front of Li Zheng, her attitude softened significantly when it came to her own daughter.

Sylvie, listening with a confused face, finally reacted, pointing at Li Zheng in surprise, "You... you, you... you’re not a demon, but one of those so-called players?"

It seemed she had never seen a player before.

The Enchanting Demon Queen explained, "Sylvie was born after we settled in the Abyss Race. She has always lived in the center of the Abyss Race, ’Abyssal Source’, and this is her first time being brought out for the martial arts tournament."

Li Zheng nodded upon hearing this, indicating his understanding, and casually lifted the hood of his cloak a bit, showing Sylvie his face, which differed greatly from a demon’s.

Sylvie, after seeing Li Zheng’s appearance, sneered with disdain, "You look quite good, but it’s a pity you have a mouth. Hmph!"

She realized her plan to spend a romantic night with this guy was now impossible.

Li Zheng simply smiled, not caring to argue with her, and took Mirel’s small hand, a prompt flashing before his eyes.

[Player Li Zheng has acquired a pet: Enchanting Demon (named)]

Without rushing to check the Attributes, Li Zheng asked, "One thing I’m not clear on: do players come to your martial arts tournament every time, or was it just an exception this time?"

The Enchanting Demon Queen shook her head, then nodded: "It’s not common, but there are quite a few. However, a player like you, with so many tricks and disguises, is a first. Regardless of how you players disguise yourselves, to King Level demons, you are always visible. We already discovered you three the moment you entered here.

Furthermore, I know besides you, there are four other reckless guys over there watching us. By the way, can you ask your teammates to move their gaze away from my chest? I’ve tolerated it for a long time!"

Upon hearing this, Li Zheng was extremely embarrassed and hurriedly messaged Lu Li to remind him to be careful.

Lu Li responded, "I’m actually aiming at her heart. The moment she attacks you, I can ensure I fire at once for support."

Li Zheng’s face turned black; was that aiming? You’re just as tempted by her body as I am!

She’s a mother!

How are you different from that rascal Cao?

Shameless!

Too lazy to argue with Lu Li further, warning him to look away, Li Zheng himself glanced a couple more times at the deep scar on the Enchanting Demon Queen’s chest and asked, "Final question, are all the players who fail to enter the Outer City each year grouped together and live in a space similar to your Fallen Abyss?

Do they also have to serve as training targets for the next batch of players?"

This question had troubled Li Zheng for a long time, and meeting the Enchanting Demon Queen today, he just had to ask for a concrete answer.

The Enchanting Demon Queen looked deeply at Li Zheng, speaking slowly: "Don’t you already have the answer to this question in your heart?"

"Thank you."

For some reason, after receiving this answer, Li Zheng felt no ripples in his heart.

"Remember what I told you?" The Enchanting Demon Queen reiterated her previous words, "If you don’t want your people to end up like us, strive to bring them all into the Outer City!"

"I will." Li Zheng, taking Mirel by the hand, headed towards his four teammates, leaving the words: "If there’s a chance, I’ll come back and take you all out."

The main thing was figuring out how to take the Enchanting Demon Queen away — how can a child be without their mother’s company?

Yes, as a gentleman, Li Zheng dared to swear to the heavens; he had absolutely no ulterior motives!

Mirel followed Li Zheng, looking back at her mother with longing glances.

While dealing with the wagers from the martial arts match, the King of Destruction also glanced over a couple of times, with a meaning hard to discern.

"Let’s go, the instance is over, we’ll talk again once we get back."

Reuniting with his teammates, Li Zheng took off the Translator and handed it back to Ye Kai, giving a look, as all of them withdrew from the instance together.

Liu Jin froze for a moment. Seeing everyone else had gone, he finally came around and followed along to leave.

Returning to the forest room, Li Zheng took out the capsule residence and led the curious Mirel inside.

Since a master-servant agreement existed between them, even though Li Zheng and Mirel couldn’t understand each other’s language, they could sense the general meaning of what the other was saying.

"Explore the residence on your own for a bit; I have something to take care of."

Leaving Mirel to herself, Li Zheng created a temporary group chat, pulling in all four of his teammates.

As soon as Liu Jin entered the group, he asked, "Why did you all suddenly leave?"

Ye Kai: "??? Old Li said to leave; didn’t you hear it?"

Liu Jin: "Didn’t hear it; I just got deafened..."