Translated by Pure

Edited by Birdie

Chapter 61: Lie Down

On this day, a devil subordinate came hurriedly and handed a letter to Tian Zhen.

Really arrived. Tian Zhen was not surprised, she followed the subordinate along with some other demons, including Jiu Sicang. Their training had paid off; the devils were no longer all talk and no bite; they had some power now. They all excitedly followed her to the Void Heaven.

It was snowing in Shi Fang Void Country. Zhao Huajun stood alone in the white snow.

Tian Zhen stopped four meters away.

Seeing all of the devils following behind her, Zhao Huajun smiled. "Have I caused you to be so wary?"

"With the Heavenly Realm’s rebellion, I do not want to cause trouble to the King," Tian Zhen replied. "King must have an important message for me, so you might as well just say it."

 Zhao Huajun said: "I'm relieved that you are. Yiyi, before she..."

Your fiancée almost killed your old mother, and now you want me to save her? Do you really think the old mother is the Virgin Mary? Tian Zhen signaled the demons to back away before she spoke. "She caused her own demise. She was the one who poisoned me, but the news was leaked by King. Is King here to apologize or beg for mercy?"

Feeling the alienation and indifference in her tone, Zhao Huajun said sadly, "This matter was my fault."

"It’s pointless to apologize, it’s all in the past," Tian Zhen interrupted, "I understand King's intention. King and His Highness are cousins, so His Highness would not embarrass her. I am very grateful to King for giving me your blood. I will tell His Highness about it. As for whether to let go or not, it is up to me to decide."

Zhao Huajun nodded and said, "I'm not here just for that matter."

"Is there anything else?"

"Little Phoenix..."

"King," Tian Zhen stopped him, "If you use that address, Dragon Girl will be jealous again. Then the next time I suffer, it wouldn’t be as simple as being poisoned."

Due to the presence of Jiu Sicang and the others, Zhao Huajun couldn't say much more. He sighed softly. "You were always well-behaved and obedient, but sometimes... you’re too assertive."

Tian Zhen said: "I have always been assertive, but you never noticed it."

"He will be sealed in the end. If you go on like this..."

"King still doesn't understand me. I’ve never believed in those prophecies. My destiny lies in myself and not in the Heavens." Tian Zhen said, "These words will not help in pleading for leniency. I will depart now."

Zhao Huajun took a few steps forward, but the devils immediately moved to stop him.

Tian Zhen said: "If the King feels that the safety of Dragon Girl is not important, please feel free to cross into the Devil Realm."

Zhao Huajun looked at her for a long time and smiled. "I just wanted you to know you can stay in the Devil Realm if you really like it there. However, if you want to come back anytime, I will protect you."

Tian Zhen was silent for a moment and said, "I appreciate King’s kindness."

"I’ll leave Yiyi’s matter to you; I'll be waiting."

The news of the Devil God's departure was kept secret, and even Jiu Sicang and the others didn't know about it. Tian Zhen just said that he went with Lu Binghe to check on the Demon Spring. It was also not difficult to find an excuse for delaying Zhao Huajun’s time. It was nothing more than sending a soldier to relay a message such as saying that the Dragon Girl was fine for the time being and that she’ll ask for mercy once a suitable opportunity comes along.

Two days later, Tian Zhen and Lu Xiaocan were talking on Rock Mountain when someone reported that Lu Binghe had returned.

"What about His Highness?"

"This subordinate did not see him."

When Tian Zhen heard this, she immediately got up and wanted to go over to take a look. As soon as she jumped off Rock Mountain, she saw Lu Binghe walking slowly towards them. With purple eyes and silver hair, he had an awe-inspiring presence.

Tian Zhen asked worriedly, "Where's His Highness?"

"Qin Palace Hall." Lu Binghe didn’t bother to look at her and proceeded to ask his brother about the Demon Realms’ situation after leaving.

Tian Zhen heaved a sigh of relief and ran back to the Hall quickly. Sure enough, she saw the Devil God standing in the hall. Even after going running around for many days, his spirit had not diminished, and there was just a slight look of astonishment on his face.

Having already expected this reaction, Tian Zhen coughed twice, and quickly walked over to hug his arm: "Your Highness, is it over so soon?"

The Devil God turned his head and said, "You were anxious, so everything was finished ahead of time."

This God finally knew that someone was waiting for him. Tian Zhen was secretly elated as she asked: "Did it go well?"

The Devil God replied with a hum, then continued to look around. "You made these?"

A small table, teapot, lamp holder, and carpet had been added to the previously empty bedroom. Large murals woven with various materials in warm and bright colors were hung on the walls, and the couch was also covered with thick, patterned cushions. Everything looked very western.

Although she reminisced about the previous Greek mythology, that kind of desolate style was not what he yearned for.

"It was made by me and Xiaocan," Tian Zhen pointed to the large murals and asked: "Does Your Highness like it?"

The Devil God turned sideways. "Meaningless."

“Oh.” Tian Zhen let go of his hand. "If Your Highness doesn't like it, then I'll ask Xiaocan to take it down."

"No need," the Devil God waved his sleeves, "I just think it is senseless, but not unwelcome."

Tian Zhen lowered her head, covered her face with her sleeves, and snickered.

"Phoenix?"

"Does Your Highness need a bath?" Tian Zhen quickly returned to normal as she looked up and asked.

While the Devil God went to the pool at the back of the Hall to take a bath, Lu Xiaocan came to say hello. Tian Zhen took the opportunity to go out and talk to him for a while, and when she came in again, the Devil God was already standing in front of the couch.

He took the initiative to call out: "Phoenix."

Tian Zhen walked up to him quickly. "Are you tired, Your Majesty? It’s best to rest early."

The Devil God didn't reply. His eyes stopped on her face for a while, and then it began to move down slowly...

This deep scrutiny was much more meticulous than the first time they met. Tian Zhen was rather uncomfortable; his sharp eyes seemed to have seen through her, and it felt like he was doing a full-body examination. Not understanding the intention of the Great God, Tian Zhen hurriedly looked down to look at herself. When she found nothing amiss, she raised her head again to look at him, puzzled.

Since he had just come out after taking a bath, the Devil God’s long hair and eyelashes had traces of water on them. The contrast made the color look darker; almost as black as ink. And the long and narrow eyes seemed to also have been washed as there was a faint brilliance in them.

Tian Zhen's heart was pounding.

What is there to see? In fact, in terms of physical appearance, you are better looking...

"What are you looking at, Your Highness?"

"Lie down."

"Ah?" Tian Zhen could not comprehend.

The Devil God turned around and gestured to the couch.

Was this... 

Her nerve snapped in that instant. Tian Zhen subconsciously tightened her collar with both hands and took two steps back. She suspected maybe she had misheard. "Say again?"

The Devil God frowned. He raised his hand and threw her onto the couch.

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