CHAPTER 242: CHAPTER 229: YOU CAN GO TO SEE THE MASTER’S WIFE NOW!

However, Shi Nian also knew that this was Ling Tian Sword Master deliberately getting back at her for concealing things for so long, so she could only honestly answer the questions.

When Ling Tian Sword Master finally had his fun, he smiled and said, "Alright, you may sit down."

Shi Nian, feeling greatly relieved, quickly sat down.

Ling Tian Sword Master chuckled slyly, and suddenly, his expression turned a bit ingratiating, "Little Nian, from this point, your strength is already not inferior to the Demon Lord, correct?"

Shi Nian nodded, "Perhaps?"

Ling Tian Sword Master suddenly became anxious, rubbing his hands together, appearing as if he wanted to say something but was unsure how to say it.

At first, Shi Nian did not understand.

But as she pondered, she suddenly realized!

"Little Nian," Ling Tian Sword Master cleared his throat and said, "Is the Demon Clan now attacking the Demon Clan? Does that mean, every member of the Demon Clan is in danger?"

Shi Nian also laughed.

Good, she guessed correctly!

Shi Nian deliberately said, "That should be the case. ’Those not of our race, their hearts must be different.’ Perhaps we should eradicate all the members of the Demon Clan. What do you think, Master?"

Ling Tian Sword Master became agitated, "How can you make such a sweeping statement! Thousands of years ago, the Human Clan and Demon Clan were as close as family, and there were even intermarriages. Look at the people of the Human Clan with awakened Demon Clan bloodlines now; most of them descend from that time. It’s only due to some incidents that discord arose between the two clans. In the Demon Clan, there are extremely despicable individuals, but there are also those who have secluded themselves from the world for thousands of years; we cannot generalize them all together."

Unable to hold back her laughter, Shi Nian said, "Master, why are you bringing these up? Isn’t it just because you want to ask if the Mistress might be in danger?"

Ling Tian Sword Master’s expression turned somewhat awkward.

Indeed, he was worried about Ruoshui.

Over these years, he had never let go of his feelings for Ruoshui, yet he did not dare to seek her out.

The underlying reason being nothing but their differing stances; if one day the two clans were to draw swords against each other, they would find it difficult to remain neutral.

At that time, his and Ruoshui’s matter was brought up for discussion on the All-Worlds Communication.

Someone had anonymously replied.

Saying,

If Ling Tian Sword Master wished to be together with the Nine-tailed Fox, someone would need to possess unparalleled martial prowess to suppress both clans and forcibly bring about eternal peace for both.

Only then would there be a possibility for them to be together.

Ling Tian Sword Master had never thought such a person could exist, but now, having heard Shi Nian’s narration, he discovered that the little disciple he picked up thirteen years ago had astonishingly grown to such an extent.

Currently, she could potentially decide the fate of three clans, and the matter between him and Ruoshui also seemed to have a glimmer of possibility.

Seeing how anxious Ling Tian Sword Master appeared, Shi Nian stopped teasing him and couldn’t help but say, "Master, your beloved is our Mistress. As disciples, how could we be disrespectful to the Mistress? The Nine-tailed Fox Clan has secluded themselves for thousands of years without any grievances against the Human Clan. As long as they also refrain from participating in conflicts hereafter, naturally nothing will happen to them."

Ling Tian Sword Master could not help but sigh in relief.

Although the Demon Clan is not all bad, what he actually cared about was only Ruoshui.

"Master, since there are no obstacles now, perhaps you could consider seeking out the Mistress?" Shi Nian giggled, "We all really want to meet the Mistress."

Mu Nanqing and Lu Xingzhi also nodded in agreement.

Ling Tian Sword Master’s face suddenly turned red, he coughed once, "This matter, your master has plans. But Little Nian, regarding handling the Demon Clan, do you have any ideas?"

As for the Demon Clan, born from the Demon Pool, their nature is inherently violent, making it impossible to be pacified.

According to Ling Tian Sword Master, regarding the Demon Clan, they must be utterly eradicated!

But the Demon Clan is different.

Among the Demon Clan, there are those who are belligerent and those who scheme against the Human Clan, but there are also those who support amity between the two clans.

Especially those Spirit Beasts who have been subdued by the Human Clan, they too originally hail from the Demon Clan, it’s just that for various reasons, they do not live in the Demon Realm and instead have grown closer to humans.

Regarding the Demon Clan, if sweeping generalizations are made, there would likely be many objections from within the Human Clan.

Shi Nian nodded her head: "We indeed cannot exterminate the entire Demon Clan, nor is there a need to. Firstly, those Spirit Beasts subdued by humans are considered part of the Human Clan, and naturally, they will not be affected. Secondly, any Demon Clan groups that have sworn blood feuds with humans must not be spared, especially those who delight in eating human flesh—none of them should be spared. The high-ranking members of the Demon Clan also cannot be spared; their influence is too great, and keeping them would be inviting disaster. For the lower ranks of the Demon Clan, we can brainwash them generation by generation, making each generation grow closer to the Human Clan. Lastly, regarding secretive clans, if it is confirmed that they have never participated in conflicts, I hope that each generation’s most outstanding disciples will form equal contracts with the outstanding descendants from our Human Clan. Once relationships are fostered, these secretive clans will gradually integrate into our Human Clan."

The thought of integrating the Demon Clan gradually with the Human Clan under circumstances where the Human Clan holds an absolute advantage in numbers and martial power will naturally facilitate their integration over generations.

Perhaps, one day, the Demon Beast race might even cease to exist, and they can all be called Spirit Beasts.

This sounds quite cruel, but such is the nature of war between races.

Eventually, the Demon Clan should gradually become a vassal of the Human Clan.

If this cannot be achieved, war will inevitably resume one day.

And it cannot be declared as either fair or unfair.

As a member of the Human Clan, Shi Nian naturally dedicates herself wholeheartedly to the Human Clan.

Ling Tian Sword Master listened intently and nodded in agreement, "It indeed should be so. When negotiating with the secretive Demon Clans, let’s not rush. I’ll first go talk to your Master. With the Nine-tailed Fox Clan leading, things will be much easier."

Immediately, Shi Nian chuckled teasingly: "Master, you are quite confident. But is there a possibility that you have now become an old man, while Master remains as beautiful as ever. Could it be that she might... not fancy you anymore?"

"Don’t speak nonsense!" Ling Tian Sword Master’s expression changed slightly as he subconsciously touched his own cheek.

As cultivators, there are various means to maintain one’s appearance; back in his day, he was also a supremely handsome man.

However, after separating from Ruoshui, his heart turned to ash, and he no longer cared for maintaining his looks.

This time, seeing a chance to reconcile with Ruoshui, Ling Tian Sword Master suddenly felt a sense of urgency.

He would need to ask Bai Hua Immortal Venerable and Chaofang Immortal Venerable for something to restore his appearance. And that young fellow Huo Lie, skilled in alchemy, could certainly forge a few elixirs that rejuvenate one instantly, couldn’t he?

Thinking about it, Ling Tian Sword Master grew somewhat anxious.

"Master, do you want your disciple to find some elixirs that can restore your appearance?" Shi Nian asked with a mischievous grin.

"Your Master is not so superficial," stated Ling Tian Sword Master with a calm face.

Alright.

After Shi Nian’s upcoming birthday, he would secretly seek help from Bai Hua Immortal Venerable and others.

Then, he would go find Ruoshui!

Observing Ling Tian Sword Master trying to hide his true feelings, Shi Nian did not expose him, only chuckling to himself.

Ling Tian Sword Master, feeling a bit embarrassed by her laughter, sternly commanded, "Alright, all of you leave now. I suddenly have an insight and wish to cultivate for a while."

Mu Nanqing then took Lu Xingzhi and Shi Nian, bidding farewell and departing.

Upon opening the door, a sound of ’ouch’ was heard.

It was from Lin Tiantian who, although unable to hear anything, still insisted on eavesdropping at the corner.

Lin Tiantian revealed an ingratiating smile: "Seniors, you all came out. That Image Stone..."

The next moment, she was met with Shi Nian’s wrathful punch.

"I told you about the Image Stone!"

Shi Nian chased after her yelling, while Lin Tiantian ran off screaming.

Mu Nanqing smiled slightly: "Hmm, still quite lively, aren’t they?"