Chapter 79: Return to Heart City, Reunite!
Lin Ze's words left both Leng Xiao and Yue Ye visibly surprised.
"So… that pair of gauntlets was the Void transformed from my lust?" Leng Xiao asked, wide-eyed.
"Mhm. It fits Sister Xiaoxiao's personality perfectly," Lin Ze nodded with a smile. "Its name is Split the Sky."
Recalling the sensation of the Void weapon's power, Lin Ze couldn't help but admire it.
"I really want to try it myself—it felt like it suited me so well!" Leng Xiao said with interest, recalling how powerful and natural it had felt.
"You can. If Sister Xiaoxiao wants to use it, I can take it out for you anytime," Lin Ze said sincerely.
Leng Xiao's eyes lit up, but then paused.
The moment she remembered the tingling sensation from when the gauntlets were taken out of her body, her cheeks flushed. She hesitated.
"…Maybe next time," she said, scratching her cheek, "Let me… get used to it first…"
Beside her, Yue Ye looked puzzled and asked, "Lin Ze, you said the stronger the lust, the stronger the Void becomes?"
"Yes, that's right," Lin Ze replied calmly.
Yue Ye nodded, then didn't press the matter further. But inwardly, she was already curious.
She knew very well just how deep Lin Ze's desire for her ran. If Leng Xiao's Void was already this strong, what would hers be like?
Still, recalling Leng Xiao's flushed expression, Yue Ye guessed that retrieving the Void might cause certain… physical sensations. Perhaps it would be better to test it when they were alone.
Just as the group chatted, Xiao Yun entered, holding a seventh-level peak magic core in her hands—harvested from the bird demon leader they had just defeated.
With the road cleared, the caravan continued toward the heart of the Demon City—Heart City.
The journey from then on was smooth and uneventful. No more demons dared to ambush them.
As they drew closer to Heart City, the local demons became increasingly aware of the Moonlight Chamber of Commerce's power. No one wanted to court death.
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Four days later, the Moonlight Caravan finally arrived at its headquarters on the commercial avenue of Heart City.
"We're finally here!"
Leng Xiao hopped off the carriage and stretched lazily.
Then, without the slightest hesitation, she grabbed Lin Ze's arm with both hands, leaning in close and speaking sweetly.
"Lin Ze~ Sister Yue~ where should we go next? Want to rest at my palace for a couple days?"
"We've still got two days before Lord Xidi's ranking challenge. She's probably in Heart City already. Whenever she comes here, she usually visits Sister Bai Yue first."
Bai Yue's palace was right next to Leng Xiao's—basically neighboring.
Lin Ze thought for a moment, then nodded.
During the journey, he had pieced things together. When Cai'er's memories had been restored in the Holy City, it had to be Xidi's doing. The aura of the Love Demon Pillar had filled every corner—clearly intentional.
And besides, he had come to Heart City to see Xidi's match.
She would be challenging the Tenth Pillar, the Lightning Demon God, Pal. Truthfully, Lin Ze was a bit uneasy about it.
Moreover, now that he was here, he should at least say hello to Xidi.
He accepted Leng Xiao's invitation, then looked at Yue Ye. "Sister Yue, what about you?"
Yue Ye, her gaze briefly landing on the pair wrapped around each other, sighed lightly. "His Majesty only instructed me to return for Lord Xidi's Demon Pillar Ranking Challenge. There's nothing else on my schedule."
"I'll stay with you for now. I also need to meet with His Highness Bai Yue—maybe then I'll understand what His Majesty the Demon God Emperor really intends."
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Meanwhile.
In the tranquil garden outside Bai Yue's residence—
Bai Yue, dressed in flowing white, was trimming a bonsai with care.
Nearby, Xidi sat gracefully, sipping tea.
As Bai Yue pruned the plant, she casually asked, "Xidi, your challenge match is the day after tomorrow. Why are you still here with me, relaxing instead of training?"
"Hmph~" Xidi snorted dismissively, "That fool Pal isn't even worth taking seriously. If he hadn't gotten injured and delayed the fight, I would've claimed the Tenth Pillar long ago."
Bai Yue glanced at her with amusement. "Your growth really is frightening. You've gained 100,000 spiritual power in just five years. At this rate, even the Eighth Pillar, Barbatos, wouldn't be your match."
She paused, then looked at her thoughtfully.
"I've always wondered—do you really see Lin Ze as nothing more than a tool for growth?"
Xidi, who had just raised her teacup again, froze for a second. Then she calmly took a sip.
"You've asked me that many times already. You should know my answer."
Bai Yue laughed softly. "You brought him to Heart City so His Majesty wouldn't target him, right? His identity's too special. If something went wrong, you couldn't protect him."
"Enough."
Xidi's voice suddenly turned cold. "Don't overthink it. A tool is a tool. I raised him because I appreciated his potential."
"Yes, yes~ Lord Xidi only sees value and power," Bai Yue replied with a smile.
In truth, among all the demon lords, Bai Yue and Xidi were close friends.
If this had been in the past, Bai Yue might have believed her cold declarations. But after years of friendship, she knew better.
Xidi's tongue was sharp, but her heart wasn't as icy as she pretended. She pursued strength, yes—but she couldn't say what she truly felt in front of Lin Ze.
She'd rather speak cruelly in private than admit even a hint of weakness in public.
Bai Yue understood. After all, it was thanks to Lin Ze that Xidi had grown so strong so fast. But if she openly showed affection in front of other demon gods, they would definitely use it against her.
The demon race still upheld the rigid belief in pure bloodlines, and it wasn't something that would change overnight.
Even a princess of the Heaven-Defying Demon Dragon Clan wasn't immune to that pressure.
But just then, a familiar voice rang out from the edge of the garden—
"Sister Bai Yue! We're back!"
Both Xidi and Bai Yue paused mid-conversation.
Moments later, Leng Xiao, Lin Ze, and Yue Ye appeared in the garden.
Xiao Yun had stayed behind to handle the remaining caravan matters—especially storage and inventory.
Seeing the three newcomers, both Bai Yue and Xidi were briefly stunned.
Bai Yue's surprise quickly turned into joy. She walked forward and exclaimed, "Lin Ze? Why are you here? It's been two years since we last met."
Lin Ze seldom visited the Holy City. Usually, Yue Ye or Leng Xiao went to visit him at the Palace of the Love Demon.
"Your Highness Bai Yue, it's been a while," Lin Ze greeted politely.
"No need to be so formal! Come, let me hug you!" Bai Yue smiled warmly, spreading her arms.
But before she could reach him—
Ahem. Yue Ye coughed pointedly. "Your Highness Bai Yue, we're here for serious matters…"
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