It didn't even take until the next day for the news of Su Luo's solo raid on Qing Bukuang's territory to spread among Su Luo's subordinates.
They all exclaimed how cool and awesome it was.
They regretted not having followed him there.
Even those who hadn't witnessed it firsthand couldn't help but mythologize the event.
After all, he had single-handedly stormed in and caused chaos in Qing Bukuang's domain, leaving it in ruins.
And yet, Su Luo returned unscathed. Shouldn't they imagine him as powerful as possible?
However, Su Luo's subordinates didn't make too much of a fuss about it.
They just secretly chuckled to themselves.
There was no helping it—Su Luo wouldn't stand up for them, and being too arrogant would only bring them trouble.
If they were going to act boldly, it would have to be when Su Luo was around.
For now, they aimed to follow Yun's example and strive to earn a place among Su Luo's inner circle.
If one day Su Luo could stand up for them, all their efforts would be worth it.
In fact, it wasn't just Su Luo's subordinates who knew about this incident; it had spread quite widely within the Demonic Sect.
It even sparked discussions among the titled demonic cultivators.
Could Su Luo replace Qing Bukuang as the new leader of the Seven Disciples?
It was just speculation, though.
Su Luo's display of the Tremor Fruit's power was visually stunning and highly impressive, but its actual destructive capability was nothing extraordinary.
Since they weren't present at the scene, most of the discussions were just that—discussions, with no definitive conclusions.
Originally, such an incident wouldn't have been considered a big deal in the Demonic Sect—neither major nor minor. But when it reached the Demon Lord's ears, things changed.
The Demon Lord actually summoned all Seven Disciples because of this matter.
That turned it into a significant event.
The Demon Lord's reasoning was: "Lately, the Seven Disciples have been suffering repeated defeats, and the spotlight has been stolen by someone named Lin Xuan.
Now you're even fighting among yourselves? It's utterly disgraceful."
She made it clear that such incidents were not to happen again unless they achieved some notable accomplishments.
Qing Bukuang was furious.
"I haven't even had the chance to retaliate! I've already gathered my forces, ready to reclaim my pride.
But with the Demon Lord's decree, my plans are doomed to fail.
Isn't this a huge loss?"
Qing Bukuang wanted to argue further, but the Demon Lord's overwhelming aura silenced him.
He didn't dare defy the Demon Lord's orders now, so he swallowed his anger, buried it deep in his heart, and waited for the day he could vent it.
That day would come. Qing Bukuang glared at Su Luo, silently swearing revenge.
The Left Envoy found it strange. Why was the Demon Lord paying so much attention to the Seven Disciples lately?
Had she given up on restoring her strength and shifted her focus to nurturing promising talents?
Should he just eliminate all the Seven Disciples?
The Left Envoy narrowed his eyes as he considered it.
No, even if they were under the Demon Lord's protection, their strength couldn't skyrocket in just a few years or a decade.
It wouldn't hurt to observe them a little longer.
Besides, the Left Envoy had another reason—he had also invested in the Seven Disciples, with Qing Bukuang being his biggest investment. It would be a shame to dispose of them now.
The Seven Disciples were different from the other members of the Demonic Sect.
Of course, even with their differences, to him, they were just slightly stronger pawns to be dealt with as he pleased.
Just when everyone thought the Demon Lord was done, she called for a private meeting with the Seven Disciples.
Soon, it was Su Luo's turn.
In the past, Su Luo would have been respectful when meeting the Demon Lord. But now?
He casually found a chair and sat down as if it were his own home.
Though he didn't go so far as to take the Demon Lord's throne.
"So, what do you want to tell me? Please don't say it's a lecture."
"How could I dare? You even threatened me. What could I possibly say to you?"
"Go ahead, say whatever you want."
Jiang Ningshu paused for a moment before speaking. "Shouldn't you be a bit more low-key?"
Su Luo was taken aback. He hadn't expected the Demon Lord to say something like that.
"Why do you say that?"
"Tall trees catch the wind. You might be in a precarious position right now."
Huh? This was getting stranger. It would be normal for others to say this, but coming from the Demon Lord? Had she sensed something?
Su Luo put on an indifferent expression and said, "If I cause trouble, you can just cover for me, right? Don't tell me you can't do that. If you won't even help me with something like this, what kind of Demon Lord are you?"
Jiang Ningshu sighed. "You know my current situation. Besides, I've noticed that some people have ill intentions."
"Who?"
What was going on? Had the Demon Lord sensed that those around her were untrustworthy?
That shouldn't be the case. The Four Great Demons and the Left and Right Envoys had been doing well. It was only later that they started causing problems one after another.
"Do you know Luo Xinlan?"
"I've met her. She approached me before. Why?"
Jiang Ningshu briefly explained her close friendship with Luo Xinlan, summarizing it as a deep bond.
"I've realized that Luo Xinlan might not be as good to me as I thought."
Congratulations, you guessed right.
But why has your intuition become so sharp this time?
In the past, you only realized the betrayal after being stabbed in the back or openly mocked.
"Anyone else?" Su Luo asked.
"Anyone else?" Jiang Ningshu played dumb.
She couldn't reveal everything, could she? What if Su Luo suspected that someone was reading his diary?
"I'm asking you."
"Luo Xinlan."
It seemed the Demon Lord only knew that Luo Xinlan was acting suspiciously. Her intuition was sharp, but only slightly.
"Ah, I see. So, what does Luo Xinlan's relationship with you have to do with me?"
"If you keep drawing attention to yourself, I'm afraid she might target you. Every time I summon the Seven Disciples, she's already started taking action."
Actually, Jiang Ningshu was worried about the Left Envoy and others, so she gave Su Luo a warning.
"Thanks for your concern, but I have my own ways to handle things."
Jiang Ningshu was a bit skeptical, but since Su Luo said he was fine, he must have a plan, right?
There was a moment of silence.
"So, what should I do about Luo Xinlan?" Jiang Ningshu couldn't help but ask. She was truly conflicted about Luo Xinlan.
Su Luo looked at Jiang Ningshu's expression. So, this was what was troubling her. Indeed, Luo Xinlan hadn't yet shown her true colors or openly betrayed her.
The Demon Lord might have sensed that Luo Xinlan had done something harmful, but without solid evidence or having witnessed it firsthand, her confusion was understandable.
But what did that have to do with him?
"Don't ask me. I have no interest in your relationship. I can't give you any advice, so thanks but no thanks."
"Why not?"
"Have you forgotten you're the Demon Lord? Start acting like one. Take a look in the mirror—what kind of image are you projecting? If the Demonic Sect sees you like this, what authority will you have left?"
If it were any other matter, Jiang Ningshu wouldn't have been so discomposed.
Could it be that she really had no choice but to deal with Luo Xinlan?
"Su Luo, tell me, who can I trust?"
A close friend she had always trusted was actually plotting her downfall, wanting to see her humiliated.
Thinking about it made her feel utterly miserable.
"Why trust others? Trust yourself. Isn't that enough to survive?"
"You're so open-minded."
"Of course, because it's not my friend who's betraying me."
Jiang Ningshu: "...You're terrible at comforting people."
"You've got it wrong. I'm not here to comfort you. I'm just stating the facts."
"Still, thank you."
"For what?"
Jiang Ningshu wasn't referring to this matter. "Thank you for the method you provided. My strength is already recovering. I'll think more about Luo Xinlan's situation."
"I wish you a speedy recovery."
Recovery was impossible, of course. But the Demon Lord was satisfied with even the slightest improvement in her strength. How easily fooled.
"Mm."
You'd never guess that the speed of my recovery is beyond your imagination.
u Chenyuan transmigrated into a female-oriented novel about a real and fake heiress, becoming the CEO elder brother of both. Unfortunately, the entire Lu family—including himself, the CEO—were mere cannon fodder in the story. Determined to save himself, Lu Chenyuan took action. The spoiled, attention-seeking fake heiress? Thrown into the harsh realities of the working class to learn humility. The love-struck real heiress? Pushed toward academic excellence, so lofty goals would blind her to trivial romances. As for the betrayed, vengeful arranged marriage wife… the plot hadn’t even begun yet. There was still time—if he couldn’t handle her, he could at least avoid her. "CEO Lu, are you avoiding me?" Mo Qingli fixed her gaze on Lu Chenyuan. For the first time, the shrewd and calculating Lu Chenyuan felt a flicker of unease.
+【Epic Battles!】 "Your Highness, they say Linxi Temple is miraculous. Won’t you make a wish?" "A wish? It should be making wishes to me." "That may be so, but since you’re already here..." "..." "Fine. Then grant this princess a consort to play with." "He must be obedient, devoted, and utterly infatuated with my body—so much so that he’d kneel and kiss my feet." "Your Highness, that’s not a consort. That’s a dog." "Then add clever, witty, heroic, ambitious yet pragmatic..." "Hmm, that’s enough for now. I’ll add more later." After tossing out these words half in jest, Princess Anle departed the temple—only to catch a fleeting glimpse of the Bodhisattva statue smiling at her. Meanwhile, Yang An, fresh out of university, was having a very bad day. Good news: He’d transmigrated into another world with a cheat granting tenfold combat power. Bad news: He’d immediately fallen into the clutches of a certain villainess. Good news: Said villainess possessed peerless beauty and royal status. Bad news: She was absolutely monstrous!!! In the frozen wilderness, Yang An knelt beneath Qin Guo’er’s feet, drenched in sweat despite the cold. Desperately clutching her porcelain-perfect foot—the very one poised to crush his throat—he could only think: How do I survive this?! Need answers NOW!
Explosive Plot Song Gua crossed over into another world, bringing along a whole crew of his doppelgangers—all of them mischief-makers. This was a world where everyone could choose a class. Song Gua became a "Bondweaver," capable of borrowing power, while his doppelgangers took on a wide variety of classes, covering just about everything. The number of doppelgangers grew day by day, each one a talented individual with a charming way of speaking. Under Song Gua's brilliant leadership, they would "greet" each other daily and engage in friendly "sparring," pulling off one major scheme after another on Earth. Sometimes they were bandits—stealing bosses, plundering mines, snatching resources. Sometimes they were saviors—descending like divine warriors to face world bosses threatening to massacre cities. Sometimes they even went undercover, infiltrating various major factions to stir up trouble from within, keeping their enemies constantly on edge. To prevent their doppelganger abilities from being exposed, Song Gua made them wear masks with mahjong tile patterns and don Taoist robes in various colors. "Remember, in front of outsiders, call me 'The Dice.'" "Got it! Boss!" "Not 'Boss'—it's 'The Dice.' Think about the vibe, pay attention to the vibe." "Yes! Boss!" "For crying out loud..." From then on, whenever they appeared, they would have their own theme song playing: ~Hey~ paying respects at the mountain stronghold at night~ whose arm is draped over whose shoulder~ gather your courage and follow along...
. As long as he maintains the villain image and follows the plot to the grand finale, he can obtain generous rewards and return to the real world. So Gu Chen'an entered the role and began to act as a scumbag villain, but who would have expected that the female leads could hear his inner thoughts. Miss Su from the Su family was shocked: "I originally thought Gu Chen'an was a scumbag, but I didn't expect he turned out to be a gentleman! What? You said I have to call off the engagement? I definitely won't, I'll piss you off!" Bai Yuan Tian was dumbfounded: "Young Master Gu is usually unreasonable and a complete brat, but he actually calls me little sweetie in his heart? What, Young Master Gu even said he likes me?" As the female leads' images collapsed more and more, the plot also collapsed with it. Gu Chen'an looked at all this chaos. "Ladies, don't aggro me, if you keep this up the male lead really will stab me, I still need to survive to the grand finale!"
