Chapter 349: Bring that Lin Xun into the Ten Thousand Demon Country for me

Looking at the corpse of the Three-legged Golden Crow with its thin Bloodline lying on the ground.

The entire main hall actually grew a few degrees colder!

The Demon Emperor’s expression was actually quite calm, even carrying a gentle smile.

However, the outward composure of the Crown Prince next to the Demon Emperor was not quite as refined.

The Crown Prince’s brow furrowed and his eyes narrowed, looking at She Qiqi with suppressed anger.

“Qiqi, where did this talk come from? How did Pale collude with the Myriad Laws World?”

The Demon Emperor asked calmly, his tone firm, as if he were determined to investigate the matter thoroughly.

“Replying to Imperial Father.”

She Qiqi curtsied, straightened up, and continued.

“Your daughter does not know the specific details, but it is an undeniable fact that Pale attacked me and Fourth Brother at the time. Fourth Brother should have returned earlier than Qiqi.”

“Fourth Brother should know more than Qiqi. Perhaps Your Majesty can ask Fourth Brother.”

She Qiqi’s voice echoed through the main hall.

Many officials lowered their heads.

Even the siblings behind She Qiqi were restless, wanting to step forward.

But whatever they wanted to say, they could not find the words.

She Si had certainly returned earlier than She Qiqi.

After She Si returned, besides reporting She Qiqi’s Realm truthfully, he told the Demon Emperor everything that had happened in the Rootless Secret Realm.

Everyone knew that Yu Qiong, one of the four Enshrined Experts of the imperial palace, was She Qiqi’s subordinate.

Everyone also knew that Pale had actually been killed by She Qiqi.

And the fact that She Si could return was only because She Qiqi had shown mercy and didn’t kill him.

And how was this not a provocation toward the Demon Emperor?

Thus, that was why the hundred thousand Dragon Blood Cavalry went to welcome She Qiqi.

But no one expected She Qiqi to have such a massive military force in her hands.

And now.

She Qiqi had come to the imperial palace alone.

Had the Demon Emperor not thought of using the Magic Formations in the palace to kill She Qiqi?

Even if She Qiqi was in the Ascension Realm, she had now entered the main hall and was at the center of the palace’s Magic Formation.

Combined with the Demon Emperor in the Ascension Realm and the other three Protectors of the palace,

Keeping She Qiqi here would be as easy as turning a hand.

Everyone knew such a simple thing.

But no one dared to do it.

Because this person was She Qiqi.

She, who could have left safely and didn’t even need to return to the Demon Capital, had still returned.

She didn’t just return; she came into the imperial palace.

No one knew what her trump card was.

Nor did anyone know what would happen if something happened to She Qiqi now!

Even if She Qiqi was lying through her teeth, everyone had no choice but to believe her words now.

Because no one dared to tear down this layer of pretense!

“I see.”

The Demon Emperor nodded.

“I will ask the fourth about the specifics. However, Eldest, this Pale was your man. Do you have nothing to say?” The Demon Emperor looked at the Crown Prince beside him.

“Your son is guilty! I beg Imperial Father for punishment!”

Without the slightest hesitation or explanation, the Crown Prince knelt directly at the Demon Emperor’s feet.

“Guilty? Punishment?” The Demon Emperor snorted coldly. “Then tell me, where is your guilt?”

“Your son was poor in judging people! This is the first sin!”

“Your son nearly caused Fourth Brother and Seventh Sister to die in the Rootless Secret Realm. This is the second sin!”

“Your son lost the royal face and caused Imperial Father worry. This is the third sin!”

“I beg Imperial Father to punish me for all three sins together!”

The Demon Emperor closed his eyes and took a deep breath: “A fine ‘three sins together.’ Then tell me, how should I punish you!”

“I beg Imperial Father! Temporarily suspend my position as Crown Prince! I am willing to go to the Ancestral Temple to reflect and receive punishment!”

As soon as the Crown Prince’s voice fell, half of the civil and military officials knelt down:

“Your Majesty, you must not! Crown Prince, you must not!”

“Indeed, Your Majesty, this matter was Pale’s private doing. Although the Crown Prince bears responsibility for his connection, his crime does not warrant this!”

“Imperial Father! How can Pale’s mistake be entirely blamed on Eldest Brother!”

“Imperial Father! Eldest Brother has dedicated his heart and soul to the Ten Thousand Demon Country!”

“Imperial Father, Eldest Brother is suffering an undeserved misfortune.”

“A nation cannot be without a ruler for a day, nor can it be without an Heir Apparent for a day. We beg Your Majesty to think twice!”

“We beg Your Majesty to think twice!”

“We beg Your Majesty to think twice!”

Shout after shout echoed in the main hall.

Those kneeling.

Those standing.

Those frowning.

Those closing their eyes.

Those watching the show.

Those gloating.

Within the main hall of the Ten Thousand Demon Country, there were a thousand different expressions.

“Old State Preceptor, what does the State Preceptor think?” The Demon Emperor sighed, “What punishment does the Old State Preceptor think would be appropriate?”

The Old State Preceptor stepped forward and bowed: “This still needs to be asked of Her Highness the Seventh Princess.”

“True.” The Demon Emperor nodded and looked at his daughter, “Qiqi, what do you think would be an appropriate punishment for your Eldest Brother?”

She Qiqi’s eyes blinked as she thought for a moment, even showing a bit of a young girl’s playfulness:

“This matter was Pale’s private action, so how could it involve Eldest Brother? If Eldest Brother’s position as Crown Prince were revoked because of this, what would the people of the world say?”

“In the future, it will be enough for Eldest Brother to pay more attention to the backgrounds of his retainers.”

“Mhm, very well.”

The Demon Emperor nodded.

“However, no matter what, this matter is connected to the Eldest.”

“Eldest, keep your status as Crown Prince, but go back and thoroughly investigate your retainers!”

“After the investigation, go to the Ancestral Temple yourself to repent for one year!”

“You are not to leave the Ancestral Temple for a single step within that year!”

“Yes.” The Crown Prince bowed in thanks, “Your son obeys. Thank you, Imperial Father, for your mercy.”

“Alright, since there is nothing else, let the court be dismissed. I am also a bit tired.”

The Demon Emperor rubbed the corners of his eyes.

“Qiqi, I heard that five hundred meters outside the capital, there are many of your friends.”

“Having many friends is a good thing, but blocking the way outside all the time will also cause quite a bit of trouble.”

“Yes, after the morning court, Qiqi will go talk to those ‘friends’.”

“Mhm.”

The Demon Emperor gave his daughter a deep look, waved his hand, and got up to leave.

“The court is dismissed.”

The Crown Prince stood up and shouted loudly: “The court is dismissed!”

She Qiqi got up and left, the eyes of everyone focused on the young girl.

The girl stood at the entrance of the main hall, looking up at the deep blue sky. Her beautiful eyes gave no hint of her thoughts.

Only after the girl walked away…

…did any officials dare to step out of the main hall.

“Your Highness.”

Outside the palace, the armored Lush Orchid bowed.

“I’m fine.” She Qiqi I yawned, “Go do something for me.”

“Please give your orders, Your Highness!”

“I have three silk pouches here with names written on them. Help me deliver them to those people.”

“Yes!”

“And then.”

She Qiqi added.

“Tell them, whatever the cost, bring that Lin Xun into the Ten Thousand Demon Country for me.”

“But remember, do not harm those around him!”

“Yes.”