The old demons surrounding the table kept their pale lips pursed. Of course, they know how ruthless the royal bloodline is. The Crown Princess Xian Qing before them is the product of Shen Mo's suppression. She is evil beyond compare, that is before she found Shen Mo and forced to foster him and groom him to be Xian Hei's successor. In an unexpected twist of fate, Shen Mo entrapped most her demonic energy, the same method his master used to conceal his tyrannical side. However, the medicine he gave Xian Qing wasn't the full version of what he consumed. Thus, Xian Qing still carried half her demonic aura. Moreover, a demon king's son is still a demon king's son. No one will believe Shen Mo is that naturally kind.
"Perhaps, looking for Lan Xishi and have her cooperate with our Du Zhi Ming?" One of them suggested.
Lan Xishi and Du Zhi Ming are very infamous in Wu. Both of them are proficient in Poison Dao. They might counter the elixir that sealed Shen Mo's true nature using poison.
"Qingqing." Han Sheng called softly and met her limpid eyes. He looked worried. "Don't exploit Wu Patriarch. As I see it, everything is in balance if Wu Patriarch's younger brother can rule over Demon Clan. If you insist on this matter, aren't you afraid of the consequences?"
Xian Qing was silent and her blood relatives hid their scorn. The alluring demon smiled and agreed with him.
"My fiance is right. Wu Patriarch can wipe out our Demon Clan if he wasn't heartless. But, if we unlock what fate sealed, it might doom the whole Wu. No one will be spared."
Such terrifying theory made their evil heart quiver in fear. They had seen how Shen Mo represents his title as Wu Patriarch. He basically owns the whole world even without the need to say so due to his invincible strength. If what Xian Qing said was true, once he becomes supremely devious, everyone can die without a reason.
"Here we are." Du Zhi Ming stopped pulling Shen Mo and let him go. She dusted her hands off and looked at her guests.
"What is this place?" Jin Xuanwan exclaimed in surprise.
They ended up in an empty hall that is slightly glowing with the hue of sapphire. Jin Xuanwan touched the cause of the glow and it puffed to dusts. She got fascinated but her fingertip turned cold for no reason.
"Hehe, stupid." Du Zhi Ming chuckled on the side.
"Careful, those are extremely poisonous." Shen Mo got close to Jin Xuanwan and held her hand. The moment he let go, the poison was gone.
"You're very kind." She can't help but say. Shen Mo has been watching over her the whole time, and she was always careless. Although she arrived vigilant in Wu, Shen Mo's existence unconsciously made her comfortable and worried less.
"Alright, stop being romantic. You're hurting my eyes." Du Zhi Ming didn't hold back her criticisms at all and Shen Mo wasn't affected. She stretched her hand and hooked her finger. "Let me see those elixirs."
"Are you sure? Don't you want to move at our side first?"
"Stop playing around! Just give me those!"
"If you say so." Shen Mo flashed a charming yet amused grin. The space ring on him lit up and the whole place was flooded with white gem-like objects.
Du Zhi Ming let out a squeak and appeared next to Shen Mo. She was nearly covered with poison. Her gloominess dispersed though once the space ring stopped producing Endless Light Fruits.
"This is going to be a good harvest." She smiled evilly and shot a green qi to a corner of the blue wall.
Strange rune formations glimmered within the wall and the elixirs floated. Du Zhi Ming's eyes became green and a vine-like pattern formed on her face. Her lips muttered unknown language as the Endless Light Fruits brightened like the sun. The next second, five Endless Light Fruits are left before them. The runes dimmed and Du Zhi Ming returned to normal. The five elixirs fell down the ground with a soft thud.
"As expected, I can count on you!" Shen Mo pinched Du Zhi Ming's cheek. He received an unhappy look from her but he proceeded forward and picked the elixirs.
Then, Shen Mo did the unthinkable. He ate one directly!
"Are you seeking death?!" Jin Xuanwan shouted in disbelief but Shen Mo faced her with a nonchalant face while crushing the elixir between his teeth. Her jaw almost dropped. He's so daring to consume it!
"Well." Shen Mo swallowed and waited for doom but nothing happened. His pupils increased and he suddenly exuded a strange aura. Shen Mo instinctively glanced at the two but he didn't expect they are staring at him with unspeakable motives. His lip twitched, of course he can see through their silly stare!
"Why... Why is he so cool?" Du Zhi Ming questioned and even if his face was covered with the hood, she can imagine his appearance the last time she saw him. It made her feel like a vulnerable lady.
"Du Zhi Ming, you got poisoned?" Shen Mo laughed and tapped her forehead. In the instant, Du Zhi Ming's face became sour. He didn't forget Jin Xuanwan so he also woke her up from her dazed state. "I didn't think Endless Light Fruit can turn me manly, haha!"
"You stinky human!" Du Zhi Ming understood the effect of the Endless Light Fruit for males. She is extremely resentful she got poisoned. "Humph! Just you wait, I can pay you back with a deadlier poison."
"Do it next time. I'll be leaving after the wedding." Shen Mo waved his hand at her and took the embarrassed Jin Xuanwan out.
"I don't care!" Du Zhi Ming's shout echoed.
"I think I became troublesome." Jin Xuanwan murmured after seconds of silence with him. From dinner until now, Shen Mo has been saving her. "Maybe it's best if you leave me behind tomorrow?"
"Miss Jin, if I leave you alone, you will end up in a grave sooner!" Shen Mo knows how dark this place is. He can't let Jin Wei's disciple to suffer. He's afraid that Jin Wei might attack his sect if Jin Xuanwan dies.
"Oh, uhm, many thanks for your care." Jin Xuanwan sincerely said. She looked up and only saw his wide shoulder. Jin Xuanwan thought of something. "Shen Mo."
"Mn?" He casually hummed as the young girl rushed to his side.
"Are you really a demonic cultivator?"
Her question caused Shen Mo to pause. He turned around and said, "Ask your master. She knows."