"Lord, please!"
"Our young mistress has been waiting for a while."
Under the lead of several maids, Li Jing stepped boldly into the attic.
Although he was prepared, Li Jing was still shocked by the sight before him.
The originally dilapidated attic, under the spell of the fox demon, was indeed rejuvenated. Many areas were even embellished with pearls and jades, dazzling and eye-catching.
In terms of richness, this place was certainly not inferior to the nobles of the Imperial Palace. Not only was there singing and dancing, but also the fragrance of beauties.
It is no wonder that Li Sheng, engrossed in joy here, was oblivious to everything else.
"Miss!"
"Lord Xiahou has arrived!"
As the announcement was made, the pink curtains were drawn aside, and Hu Mei'er, dressed in a pink gauze dress with a half-bare chest and a slender waist, her face peach-red and her eyebrows showing a myriad of amorous feelings, walked out with the support of maids.
"Lord!"
"Please have a seat!"
Following Hu Mei'er's soft and gentle words.
The originally empty hall suddenly became bustling.
Several tables were brought in.
In an instant, fine wines and exquisite dishes were arranged.
There were also dancers with graceful figures and beautiful looks, dancing gracefully.
Behind the curtains, although no one could be seen, the sound of silk and bamboo music came through, incredibly magical.
Once everyone was seated, Fox Mei'er smiled and raised a toast: "Lord!"
"The humble folk from the mountains, without fine food or wine, this modest drink is not much of a tribute!"
Watching Hu Mei'er raising her glass in invitation, Li Jing did not raise his glass, nor did he touch the chopsticks. He glanced at the lavish feast and meaningfully said, "I have always heard that the Fox Clan is adept at transformation!"
"Could these dishes possibly be transformed from worms, frogs, and the like?"
Hearing Li Jing's words, Hu Mei'er's originally smiling face stiffened, and a look of embarrassment flashed in her eyes, she forced a smile and said, "How could that be possible?!"
"Lord!"
"You are an honored guest, this little fox wouldn't dare to be presumptuous!"
"These dishes are all carefully cooked by top chefs from the Mortal World!"
"Lord, please feel free to enjoy them!"
Hearing this, Li Jing still did not pick up his chopsticks, but instead said seriously, "Your Fox Clan, though capable of transformation, ultimately does not engage in production or consume human food. How could you have such meals?"
"If I am not mistaken!"
"These must have been stolen from other places, such as restaurants or from wealthy families."
"An ancient saying goes, one should not consume stolen goods!"
"Although I am not so pedantic, consuming stolen items is out of the question for me!"
"Lord is truly a gentleman!"
Hu Mei'er, scolded by Li Jing, couldn't help but blush, wanting to explain, but not knowing how to begin, and finally could only murmur.
Just then, Li Jing gently waved his hand:
"Enough!"
"No need for any more deceitful words!"
"I have no time to engage in hollow courtesies here with you!"
"When you saw the card bearing my name, you should have understood why I came here!"
"Where is Li Sheng?!"
"Release him, and I'll pretend nothing happened!"
"Otherwise!"
"Do not blame me for turning hostile and unrecognizable!"
As if to confirm Li Jing's warning, the Demon-slaying Sword, originally sheathed, suddenly sprang out half a foot, the cold light gleaming intensely.
The Demon Clan members standing around, with low Daoist cultivation, as if seeing their natural enemy, couldn't help but scream in terror and retreat.
Although Hu Mei'er's reaction was not so exaggerated, her eyes also revealed an unprecedented wariness.
"Demon-slaying Sword?!"
"Indeed!"
"It is the Demon-slaying Sword!"
"This sword is ordinary, but has been nourished by the blood of my Xiahou family's ancestors for generations!"
"This has Spirituality!"
"Any demon from the Demon Clan, once struck, will have their form and spirit utterly annihilated!"
"Don't say I didn't give you a chance!"
"Release Li Sheng immediately, and today's events can be as if they never happened!"
Hu Mei'er never expected Li Jing to be so direct, leaving no room for maneuver.
She had not anticipated Li Jing to be so powerful either!
With just his imposing aura, he suppressed other demons, preventing them from coming close.
But to let Li Sheng go like this, her heart was unwilling. She could only force a smile and say, "My lord!"
"The love between Li Sheng and I is genuine, without any coercion. Please discern the truth, my lord!"
"Hmph!"
Hearing this, Li Jing let out a heavy snort, his face full of disdain as he spoke:
"I highly agree with your mother's words. Beasts cherish their group, humans shield their comrades. Though you are from the Demon Clan, your insights are not inferior to those of the Human Race."
"This is why!"
"I chose diplomacy before resorting to force."
"Here is your chance!"
"Demons and humans are different, don't deceive yourself!"
Li Jing sat cross-legged before a long table, his voice booming like thunder, and his gaze piercing like lightning.
The Demon-slaying Sword vibrated softly, ready to unsheathe and kill at any moment, which made Hu Mei'er feel waves of fear.
However, in the end, she gritted her teeth and bent her knees into a half-kneel, saying, "Lord Xiahou!"
"Li Sheng and I truly love each other. Please grant us your blessing!"
"Obstinately foolish!"
"Since it's like this, you can't blame me!"
Seeing Li Jing about to act, the demons disguised as maids all showed their ferocity.
Gone was their earlier handsomeness!
Instead, their sharp fangs protruded, and their smooth faces suddenly grew fine hair.
Other demons, like savage monkeys, leapt high into the air, extending their sharp claws directly at Li Jing's throat.
"Come at me!"
Li Jing did not take the attack of the demons to heart.
The broad Demon-slaying Sword swept across!
Runes, stimulated by the demonic aura, shone brightly like they were washed with water.
Bang!
Several demons, directly hit by the Demon-slaying Sword, flew backward like ping-pong balls, striking ornately carved windows on either side, instantly sending wood chips flying and creating chaos.
"Bind them!"
Before they could struggle to their feet, long-awaiting soldiers pressed them down and tied them up.
The demons surrounding them, seeing Li Jing's ferocity,
dared not underestimate him and wished to attack in groups.
Alas, Li Jing gave them no chance, wielding the Demon-slaying Sword in wide arcs—left, right, forward, and backward—several demons caught off guard were cleaved by the Demon-slaying Sword.
Their bodies were instantly torn in half, their form and spirit obliterated under the scorching runes.
"Damn!"
Seeing Li Jing's fierceness, Hu Mei'er became annoyed and extremely anxious. Subconsciously, her mouth opened slightly, releasing a bright red inner core, resembling a peach blossom.
Li Jing's Demon-slaying Sword swept across.
Whether it was the long table or wooden pillars, all were severed.
Countless roof tiles fell from the sky, and the already dilapidated grand hall was now teetering on collapse.
Seeing his viciousness, the remaining demons could only hover nearby, not daring to approach.
Ding!
Li Jing's Demon-slaying Sword heavily chopped onto the inner core.
The rebounding force made Li Jing's palm go numb.
However,
Hu Mei'er fared much worse.
Her inner core, the size of a date, was directly cleaved away.
Hu Mei'er instantly felt as if her heart was being shredded, her whole body suddenly weakened...