Chapter 457: That’s Good

“Princess Highness… You… what did you say?”

“Yes… Princess Highness, how can we go back now?”

“If we go back, what will happen to you, Princess Highness?”

“Princess Highness, please do not make things difficult for us.”

“We cannot go back; we must escort Your Highness to the Demon Capital.”

Early in the morning, when Que Yu expressed her intention for them to return, she met with strong opposition from the attendants and the Thousand Cavalry Leader.

Her Highness wanted to go back on her own.

But how could they return now?

If they returned now, how could they account for it to the Sovereign?

Hearing the opposition of many soldiers, Que Yu’s brow furrowed, and she hesitated to speak.

She wanted to say something, but found herself unable to persuade them.

“Everyone, please listen to me—”

“You should leave.”

Just as Que Yu was about to speak again to try and reason with them, Lin Xun stepped out.

Looking at these people, Lin Xun spoke slowly:

“I admire your loyalty, but your abilities are limited.”

“There will definitely be no shortage of assassinations later. If you continue to escort her, you will only be throwing your lives away for nothing.”

“With me here, you can rest assured.”

“I will deliver your princess safely to the Demon Capital.”

“On the contrary, if you all stay, I will be distracted instead!”

“Moreover, with me taking your princess, the travel time can be greatly shortened.”

“The less time spent traveling, the fewer assassinations we will encounter.”

“If you continue to follow, it will take a long time to reach the Ten Thousand Demon Country’s Demon Capital. Doing so would only harm her.”

“So the best choice now is for you to return, while I escort her alone.”

“Besides, if that Yupu Realm Imperial Enshrinee of yours doesn’t go back to heal in seclusion now, I’m afraid it will affect his Great Dao, and he might even fall to the Nascent Soul Realm.”

“I don’t need to say more about what a Yupu Realm expert means to a Vassal State.”

“He is more worthy of your escort right now!”

“As for your concern about being punished by your Sovereign…”

“Just say it was my decision.”

Hearing Lin Xun’s words, everyone wanted to speak but stopped, eventually falling silent, unable to offer a rebuttal.

Because what Lin Xun said was indeed true!

With Lin Xun there, there was indeed nothing for them to do.

Continuing to follow would be nothing more than seeking death.

They might even hold Lin Xun back.

As for whether Lin Xun might harm the Princess Highness…

There was even less need to worry about that.

If Lin Xun wanted to do so, even if they followed, they wouldn’t be able to stop him at all.

Furthermore, on this journey, if not for this Lin Xun, their Highness would likely have already met with disaster.

“Alright, it’s decided then.”

Seeing that they were already hesitating, Que Yu made the decision for them.

“You have all worked hard these days. Return to the Bo Kingdom today. From now on, it’s enough for him to escort me. This way, we can reach the Demon Capital as quickly as possible.”

“As for Royal Father’s side, take this letter I wrote personally back with you. Royal Father will surely understand.”

“Yes.”

Since things had reached this point and they were indeed somewhat redundant, the Iron Cavalry Commander and the others all complied.

After all, rather than a meaningless escort, it was better to protect that Yupu Realm Enshrinee back to the Bo Kingdom. This way, they could preserve a major combat force for the Bo Kingdom.

“Your Highness, please take care.”

“We leave Her Highness to Your Excellency.”

After making the decision, the Thousand Cavalry Leader took the envelope from Que Yu, gave a deep bow to Que Yu and Lin Xun, and then broke camp to return.

Watching them gradually disappear from her sight, Que Yu also breathed a sigh of relief.

“How is it? Feeling much better now?”

Beside Que Yu, Lin Xun spoke slowly.

“Because your boring kindness has been satisfied? Do you feel like you’re not completely useless?”

Que Yu glared at Lin Xun: “If you were a mute, I think… you would definitely be very popular with girls.”

“Then I’d better talk more,” Lin Xun said indifferently. “If I were any more popular with women, it would be very troublesome.”

“Tsk! As if many women actually like you.”

“Well, actually not many. As long as you don’t like me, then everything is fine!”

Que Yu smiled slightly: “Don’t worry, I wouldn’t like you even if I died.”

“That’s good.”

Lin Xun said no more to Que Yu, turned around, and walked toward the Ten Thousand Demon Country’s Demon Capital with Sister Yueer.

Lin Xun already had the map to the Ten Thousand Demon Country memorized; he didn’t need anyone to lead the way.

Seeing Lin Xun’s indifferent attitude, Que Yu grew frustrated!

Shaking her fist at Lin Xun’s back, Que Yu lifted her skirt and quickly followed.

Along the way, Lin Xun spoke very little. When he did, he was either teaching Sister Yueer cultivation or answering Sister Yueer’s questions.

Regarding Sister Yueer’s questions, Que Yu noticed that Lin Xun answered almost every one, and his tone was extremely gentle.

Que Yu realized something.

Lin Xun was only strict with Sister Yueer when he was teaching her cultivation.

Other than that, Lin Xun treated Sister Yueer like his own younger sister.

But this guy treated her with total indifference!

Que Yu had asked Lin Xun a few questions, and he basically answered according to his mood. Even when he did answer, his tone seemed very impatient.

As the only princess of the Bo Kingdom and the second-ranked beauty in the Demon Race World, when had Que Yu ever suffered such treatment?

But she could only endure all of this.

However…

Looking at Lin Xun’s gentle profile as he patiently answered Sister Yueer’s questions…

And looking at this uninhabited wilderness…

Que Yu felt an extremely secure feeling in her heart.

It was as if as long as he was by her side, she didn’t have to worry about anything or be afraid of anything.

She even involuntarily thought of some storybook tales that circulated in the Demon Race World.

Many of these storybooks came from the Demon Race World.

Que Yu’s favorite plot was about a lady from a wealthy family who was forced to marry someone she didn’t like.

But the lady didn’t want to marry, as she already had someone she liked.

That person was a poor scholar.

In the end, the poor scholar eloped with the lady.

For some reason, Que Yu now felt like she was that lady.

And Lin Xun was that poor scholar.

If Lin Xun were to take her and elope, would she refuse?

Thinking of this, Que Yu couldn’t help but clench her small hands.

“Hey, is there something on my face? Why do you keep staring at me?”

Just as Que Yu was lost in her thoughts, Lin Xun’s words suddenly pulled her back to reality.

At this moment, Que Yu suddenly felt that having such a thought just now was simply being deluded!

Even if she died! Even if she became the Crown Princess! She would never go with this man!