CHAPTER 189: CHAPTER 185: RECONCILIATION WITH THE XIAO FAMILY, LIAS’S GIFT!

Faced with the temptation arranged by the Succubus Princess, Chu Yi, with a heavy heart, rejected this beautiful affair.

"What’s wrong with you?" Zhang Yi glanced at Chu Yi, whose face was etched with discomfort, and asked curiously.

Once Chu Yi left the exclusive Demon room, Zhang Yi found him, and they went to meet the Demons who held rank within Yaoguang City. Although the Six-Tailed Flame Emperor’s fame was widespread, these Demons had differing opinions, and some still weren’t entirely convinced. After all, he was merely a lucky Silver-rank who had chanced upon a King’s Cub and ascended to the status of a Demon. In contrast, each of them was a battle-hardened elite, having fought against the Evil God Sect and ventured through multiple Secret Realms; they boasted impressive achievements and rich résumés. As geniuses, they each possessed their own pride.

"Teacher, I have something to do," Chu Yi stated bluntly. "My girlfriend is looking for me; I’m meeting her parents tonight."

Zhang Yi spat out a mouthful of tea, his face a mask of shock. This brat is getting carried away! Women will only slow down the speed at which you draw your sword. A true powerhouse doesn’t need a girlfriend. Why not just go and cultivate? Besides, you’re only eighteen, just barely an adult, and already thinking about marriage? So precocious? Don’t you know that marriage is a man’s tomb!

Zhang Yi felt a pang of heartache. He had initially planned to introduce Chu Yi to the other Demons, but on second thought, it was only the first day. He decided to let Chu Yi have his way for now.

"By the way, the Patriarch of the Xiao Family asked me to pass on a message. He wishes to reconcile with you," Zhang Yi suddenly said, changing the subject.

"The Xiao Family? Xiao Chen?" Chu Yi was startled; the Xiao Family was also on his little list. However, the Shen Family had been exterminated. If he wiped out the Xiao Family too, he would inevitably draw suspicion. Besides, the Xiao Family hasn’t really done anything. It was Xiao Chen who tried to show off and failed, ending up hospitalized by me. I heard he’s become reclusive and despondent, his Beast Taming career completely ruined. This Master Chu is magnanimous, so I won’t target the Xiao Family for now. But if they keep courting death, I’ll just send them a ’family tree elimination game’ for fun. Possessing such power means I can do as I please; I won’t tolerate any grievance.

"Yes, the Xiao Family Patriarch wants to apologize to you and plans to cede some of their businesses to you," Zhang Yi said calmly. "I have some dealings with the Xiao Family, though not extensive. However, the generous gift he offered was tempting even to me. Consider it as support for you."

"Alright, the Xiao Family Patriarch is very thoughtful," Chu Yi accepted without hesitation.

Zhang Yi had even brought up his connection with the Xiao Family. Besides, having more friends isn’t bad. Given my current status as a Demon, I don’t need to care what others think. If the Xiao Family doesn’t suck up, they’ll just be targeted by other factions trying to curry favor with Demons. As for the Shen Family, Shen Yun and Shen Tianqi both died at my hands. Even if we reconciled, I wouldn’t trust them. It’s best if they’re all wiped out.

"Alright then, I’ll relay your message," Zhang Yi said, sighing in relief. He had been worried that the boy might be too arrogant and completely ignorant of social etiquette.

"If you have any questions about the sequence in the future, just message me directly."

"Okay, thank you, Teacher."

Chu Yi said his goodbyes and also paid a visit to the old Dean. Amidst the old man’s proud and teasing words, he walked out of the academy. He discovered that a statue had been erected in the center of the academy’s bombed-out playground. It depicted Bika in its battle form alongside a handsome youth, vanquishing a grotesque, twisted serpent. A crowd of students was worshipping it blindly. Though it was still a work in progress, Chu Yi marveled at how quickly the old Dean had capitalized on this wave of popularity to promote the academy.

In front of the statue, there was even an array of snacks, drinks, and wreaths, much like offerings at a memorial. Students were praying to the great Six-Tailed Flame Emperor for blessings to pass exams, make fortunes, find girlfriends this year, and so on.

"SQUEAK!" Bika tilted its head. Are these offerings meant for me?

Fortunately, Chu Yi had disguised himself slightly. He had seemingly become a top influencer in Yaoguang City, with his every move attracting significant attention.

Along the way, he also received a bunch of enticing perks from Chen Xi. They were terribly tempting, and Chu Yi felt miserable rejecting them against his conscience.

A luxury car was parked beside the road, and no one dared approach within several meters of it. A camphor tree with lush branches and leaves cast a wide shadow. Under the tree, a golden-haired girl in a gothic lolita dress suddenly looked up, her azure eyes filled with a spark of delightful surprise.

Then, her pretty face turned cold. Stomping her boot-clad Jade Foot, she complained, "Why are you so late? Are you doing this on purpose, making this young lady..."

At this point, she could no longer maintain her haughty expression. She threw herself into Chu Yi’s embrace, her beautiful azure eyes glistening with a film of moisture, tears welling up as she sought comfort.

"SOB SOB, Chu Yi, I missed you..."

Watching the sobbing blonde girl, Chu Yi opened his arms to comfort her. Only then did he understand there had been a confrontation between Lias and Chen Xi. I knew it! For both of them to send messages at the same time, something fishy was definitely going on. How clever of me!

"Alright, alright, I’m back now, aren’t I? Let’s talk in the car."

"...Mm." Lias murmured. Realizing something, she immediately pushed Chu Yi away, her small face burning hot.

The maidservant attending her was already used to such scenes. Our young lady, as always, makes it too easy for him. Her IQ seems to plummet, yet she insists on putting on the airs of a high-born young mistress. I really don’t get it. Is this what young love is like? How terrifying!

He sent Bika and Bloodthirsty Rose to the back to play video games. Chu Yi skillfully drew the curtain between the front and back seats. Embracing Lias, the couple kissed for a full ten minutes, until the blonde girl bit him hard enough to draw blood, a sweet, metallic scent diffusing from the wound. Only then did she release him.

Looking at Lias’s timid face, like a little girl afraid she’d done something wrong, Chu Yi wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his lips twitching slightly. Could Lias really be a Vampire? Does she enjoy drinking blood this much?

"Um, does it still hurt?" she whispered, inching her exquisite, flawless face closer, mere inches away. Unable to resist, her lips found his—warm, moist, soft...

Ten minutes later, Chu Yi covered his mouth; the wound had expanded. Even though he possessed the physique of a Golden Beast Tamer, said to be Vajra Indestructible, his lip had been easily bitten open. Blood was flowing continuously, and he couldn’t stop it. Lias was definitely not an ordinary human. Perhaps even... not human. Chu Yi grew excited.

"Are you alright?" The golden-haired girl licked the blood from her pink lips, revealing a sharp fang. She froze for a moment, then quickly retracted the fang and sat properly to one side.

"I’m fine. By the way, the young lady said she had a gift for me. Where is it?" Chu Yi cleverly changed the subject, a faint smile on his face.

Hearing this, Lias froze. A blush crept up her jade-like cheeks, her beautiful eyes looked dazed, and she became timid.

But... the thought that the Succubus Princess could come and snatch her boyfriend at any moment made Lias unable to trust the Princess’s promise. It was just like how she would vehemently deny it if Chu Yi ever chose Chen Xi.

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"So, he chose her after all." Chen Xi, in a white dress, lowered her head, looking at the ice cream that had deliberately dripped onto her Jade Foot, her expression cold. However, snatching him away right in front of her would bring a much greater sense of accomplishment, wouldn’t it?