Chapter 528

Chapter 528: The Demon King’s Grand Gift

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“Alright, I shall be your wedding officiant.”

“I will ensure you have a wedding you will never forget.”

Lu Chao Chao agreed with a bright smile. She exchanged a glance with A-Wu, who nodded and smiled in return.

Zhu Mo was overjoyed but felt an eerie chill creeping up his spine.

He kept glancing back, puzzled. Why did he feel such a cold sensation?

“Though I cannot bring you back to the Dragon Clan and grant you a grand dragon wedding, I will do my best to make it up to you. This life, I shall never fail you,” Zhu Mo declared passionately, his gaze toward A-Wu filled with deep emotion.

“I do not care for such empty formalities.”

Zhu Mo was deeply moved. “A-Wu, you truly are different from that old hag of the Phoenix Clan!”

A-Wu: ……

“Once Chao Chao finds Windchaser, we shall marry!”

A-Wu agreed with a gentle smile.

“Chao Chao, have you found any trace of Windchaser?” Zhu Mo finally asked.

“Windchaser is in the Demon King’s Hall. Soon, a little demon will take me and Yu Zhou there. Tomorrow, we will be presented as offerings to the Demon King.”

“You must stay in the royal city with A-Wu and A-Man. Do not act rashly.”

Something in the Demon King’s Hall seemed to be drawing her in.

“Traveling across thousands of miles to rescue a mere dog… Windchaser will probably cry tears of gratitude.” Zhu Mo felt slightly sour inside. That dog was truly fortunate.

To avoid running into small demons, Zhu Mo took the others into the city first.

As soon as they left, the Green Fox Demon entered the ruined temple with a pleased expression.

Seeing that the two captives were still there, he nodded approvingly. “At least you’re obedient. If you dared leave this place, you might have been eaten by some wandering fiend.”

“Living only to be eaten by the Demon King instead?” Xie Yu Zhou lazily retorted.

“How is that the same? No one can compare to the Demon King!” The Green Fox Demon scoffed.

“Come on, let’s go. Tomorrow is the coronation ceremony, and I must deliver you to the palace today.”

“That Heavenly Wolf Demon is acting all high and mighty. Tomorrow, the city will be under strict guard.”

Muttering curses, he grabbed Lu Chao Chao and Xie Yu Zhou and flew toward the palace.

As they approached the grand doors, they encountered the Qing Qiu clan presenting tributes.

Taking advantage of the moment, the Green Fox Demon concealed Lu Chao Chao and Xie Yu Zhou among the tribute procession, successfully smuggling them into the Medicine King’s Hall.

As the tribute cart entered the hall, the Heavenly Wolf Demon arrived with a group of elders.

The Green Fox Demon smirked and raised his chin. “Heavenly Wolf Demon, tomorrow is the coronation, what are you doing here so late? Disturbing the Demon King?”

The Heavenly Wolf Demon shot him a cold glare. “Tomorrow, the coronation cannot proceed.”

The Green Fox Demon exploded in rage. “The Demon King has returned! Why should the coronation be postponed?”

“All the realms have sent their tributes! Do you intend to disgrace the Demon King in front of them?”

The Heavenly Wolf Demon ignored him, marching straight ahead.

The Green Fox Demon fumed.

As the grand hall doors swung open, he begrudgingly lowered his head and stood with the elders.

The Demon King lounged lazily on his throne, draped over plush furs. His fiery red hair, woven into braids, reflected his untamed nature.

Even his eyes inspired dread.

Silence fell upon the hall as all knelt in deference.

“Greetings, Your Majesty!” they chanted in unison.

In the Demon Realm, strength ruled. None could challenge his authority.

The Demon King gave a slight nod, permitting them to rise, though none dared lift their heads.

He was known for his unpredictable moods and violent tendencies; no one risked meeting his gaze.

The Heavenly Wolf Demon stepped forward, inhaling deeply. “Your Majesty, the coronation must be postponed!”

“You are only one day away from your tribulation!”

“Delaying by a single day will not harm your prestige.”

A supporting elder stepped forward and nodded. “To ensure a safe tribulation, Your Majesty should avoid outsiders as much as possible.”

The Green Fox Demon scoffed. “Again with your baseless claims! Do you think our mighty Demon King fears mere prophecy?”

“A postponement is not just a day—it is a humiliation!”

“The coronation has been announced to all the realms! The honored guests have already arrived. If you delay now, the Demon Realm will become a laughingstock!”

“Besides, what difference does one day make?”

“Your Majesty, do you agree?” He looked up with flattery, knowing the Demon King’s youthful pride would not tolerate such disgrace.

The Demon King idly traced his fingers over the collar at his neck.

The Green Fox Demon sneered at the Heavenly Wolf Demon. “Your Majesty, you have been absent for years. Some doubt your strength. If you delay, your authority will be in shambles. What then?”

“A thousand years have passed. What is one more day?”

The red-haired man narrowed his eyes, lost in thought.

“The coronation will proceed as scheduled.”

Lu Chao Chao is likely busy cleansing miasma in the mortal realm. She won’t bother coming here.

“Green Fox Demon and Heavenly Wolf Demon shall oversee the event together.”

The Green Fox Demon grinned so widely that his mouth nearly reached his ears and immediately knelt in gratitude.

The Heavenly Wolf Demon hesitated but saw the Demon King’s displeasure and remained silent.

The Demon King waved them away, uninterested in further discussion.

Before leaving, the Green Fox Demon’s eyes gleamed with excitement. “Master, knowing that you have been gone for a thousand years, I have prepared a grand surprise for you!”

“Tomorrow, I shall personally present it to you!”

“This gift will be unforgettable!”

As the heavy palace doors shut, his laughter echoed faintly.

The Demon King’s eyelid twitched. Unease settled over him.

Frustrated, he ruffled his red hair and gathered energy in his palm, reaching for his collar.

A powerful force repelled him, and pain shot through his fingers. He yelped in agony.

“Curse it all!”

With a loud thud, he dropped to his knees.

“Buddhas above, gods and spirits, please have mercy! Spare me from ever meeting Lu Chao Chao again!”

“Let me remain safe in the Demon Realm!”

The once wild and unrestrained man now looked skyward with desperate prayers, longing for divine protection.

After bowing in worship, he climbed to his feet, made a complex hand seal, and opened a hidden chamber in his sleeping quarters.

Inside, a pristine spring shimmered with ethereal light.

He stepped into the water, seated himself cross-legged, and closed his eyes in meditation.

The spring, inexhaustible, pulsed with energy, nourishing the Demon Realm with boundless power.

His thoughts drifted to the days when he had played the role of Lu Chao Chao’s obedient hound.

A flicker of suppressed rage surfaced between his brows.

Meanwhile, Lu Chao Chao lay sprawled over an enormous lotus petal, nibbling on snacks with Xie Yu Zhou.

“This realm is full of demons. Windchaser is probably scared out of his wits by now,” Xie Yu Zhou chuckled.

“They say he’s kept by the Demon King?”

“The Demon King is known for his cruelty. Poor Windchaser, I can’t imagine the torment he’s endured.”

“Hmph. That dog always acts so distant with me. Now I’ve traveled across realms to save him—he should be overjoyed.”

“Tomorrow, when the flower petals unfold before the crowd…”

“Dun dun dun!”

“And we appear before his despairing face, he’ll probably cry from sheer joy!” Xie Yu Zhou laughed so hard he could barely breathe.

Puffing out his chest, he grinned with pride.

“Windchaser will surely see me as his savior!”