"Ah, so it's about a demon nest."
Yi Feng nodded in confirmation.
With Yi Feng's acknowledgment, Evil Wolf's legs nearly gave out, and he almost slid off his chair.
Could this man have seen through the ruse?
Was he toying with him?
But judging by Yi Feng's earnest expression, it didn’t seem like he had noticed anything.
"Hmm?"
Yi Feng pressed.
"Uh, well, you see..."
Evil Wolf scratched his head, stammering, "It's just that..."
"City Lord Evil Wolf, there’s no need to worry. I’m quite strong." Yi Feng clenched his fist and smiled. "I’m seeking out the demon nest to rid the land of evil and ensure the safety of your city."
What a way to 'ensure safety'...
Evil Wolf’s lips trembled at the words.
He continued to hesitate, unsure how to respond.
"City Lord Evil Wolf just said there’s nothing in this city you don’t know about, so surely you must be aware of its location." Yi Feng urged again with a smile. "Please, enlighten me without delay."
"Uh..."
Evil Wolf wished he could slap himself for speaking so boldly earlier—now he couldn’t even backtrack.
But damn it, how was he supposed to answer?
Should he tell this demon standing before him that the largest demon nest was right in front of his eyes?
Desperate, Evil Wolf shot pleading glances at the others in the hall.
But they all tilted their heads up, feigning deep contemplation of the ceiling.
Evil Wolf cursed inwardly: These useless bastards, not a single one reliable when it counts.
"Hmm?"
"Does City Lord Evil Wolf have reservations?" Yi Feng pressed further. "There’s really no need. This is a noble cause—ridding the world of evil."
"Ah, you’re absolutely right, Master Yi Feng."
Evil Wolf’s mind raced as he scrambled for a solution.
Finally, gritting his teeth, he settled on the age-old strategy of sacrificing others to save himself.
Truth be told, demon strongholds like his Demon City weren’t rare—there were plenty of them.
He just needed to pick one.
But choosing the right one was crucial—it couldn’t be stronger than his own.
If that demon lord somehow survived and learned Evil Wolf had betrayed them, he’d make a powerful enemy.
So, the best choice was a smaller city, with a weaker ruler than Evil Wolf himself.
After careful consideration, he made his decision.
Southeast of Demon City lay the Sealed Demon City.
He knew its ruler, even had some minor dealings with him.
But in life-or-death moments, such trivial bonds meant nothing.
"Little brother, it’s not that I’m selling you out... I just want to give you a grand opportunity!"
"If you can take down this human devil, it’ll be a monumental achievement!"
"Of course, whether you succeed depends on your luck—but I’ve handed you the chance!"
Evil Wolf consoled himself inwardly.
Immediately, he grabbed paper and began sketching a map.
"Follow this direction straight ahead, and you’ll reach the Sealed Demon City. It’s teeming with demons—ruthless, bloodthirsty, and countless in number..."
Evil Wolf spoke with grave emphasis.
"Countless, you say?"
Yi Feng’s eyes gleamed.
"Yes, countless."
Evil Wolf nodded firmly.
"Excellent!"
"Thank you, City Lord Evil Wolf. I won’t trouble you further."
With a courteous bow, Yi Feng took the map and left, thoroughly satisfied.
The moment Yi Feng was gone, Evil Wolf collapsed onto the floor, the cold sweat he’d been holding back now pouring down his forehead.
The sheer terror of being so close to that man was overwhelming.
The tension had been unbearable—thank the heavens for his quick thinking.
At last.
At last, he’d successfully sent that devil on his way.
But those thirty-plus identical brothers of his...
"Damn you all to hell!!!"
The hall erupted with Evil Wolf’s furious roar, followed by a cacophony of wails and desperate pleas for mercy...

e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.

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