Above all spirits

Chapter 422 Consort Xu

'Young Gu, why did you give her a mid-grade soul crystal? Plenty of people would do the same for a low-grade soul crystal, let alone someone who doesn't even ask for a result.'

'Um... I don't have any low-grade soul crystals.'

'?! ...Oh...ah...'

'What's wrong? ’

'You might be hurting her.'

'But I don't demand a result.'

"No, you don't understand the Demon Clan. They are very rigid and strict about bloodline hierarchy, especially the royal family. You should be able to understand this from your frequent use of the Star Moon Demon Clan identity. Besides, a single high-purity mid-grade soul crystal is worth more than ten low-grade soul crystals... You gave too much. Given your identity, she'll subconsciously inquire about it for you."

Gu Yun frowned, looked back at the brightly lit restaurant, and at the figure slowly disappearing from his sight. A rare, barely perceptible worry appeared in his eyes.

After some thought, Gu Yun found Werner's words to be quite reasonable. It was dangerous for a lowly demon, who wasn't even a demon general, to try to find out about beings of equal or similar status to the Supreme Demon Clan or royal family.

Gu Yun is by no means a soft-hearted person; in fact, he can be described as ruthless. His bloodlust is no less than that of the most vicious and wicked people in the Demon Realm.

But his humanity was not extinguished.

If a life that shouldn't have been lost is lost simply because of one's own unintentional actions, he won't feel guilty, but he will feel very uncomfortable.

But at this moment, Gu Yun could no longer enter the restaurant. This was no longer the lower realm. Gu Yun could not sneak in by speeding past the guards' senses. Perhaps stealth was possible, but the eye contact just now made Gu Yun realize that there are always people more powerful than you, and there is always something beyond your understanding.

He was certain that there was a demon lord inside.

He didn't want to encounter a demon lord-level opponent so soon.

'Probably not.'

...

In the restaurant's front yard, a stern face was waiting.

He was Xu Biao, the captain of the imperial concubine's guard. Because he was appreciated by the imperial concubine, he took her surname.

A demon general who has gained power has already achieved some status in the demon realm.

"The Imperial Concubine is waiting for you."

He spoke to Xue Lingjian in a notification tone, bypassing the two attendants beside Xue Lingjian.

Xue Lingjian ignored Xu Biao and strolled inside.

"Please wait, Your Highness. The Imperial Concubine has not granted you permission to enter."

Xu Biao did not intercept Xue Lingjian, but he did reach out to stop Feng Qiao and Lin Tong.

Although the words contained the word "please," there was not a trace of respect in them.

Xu Biao felt a chill run down his spine, as if he were being stared at by a ferocious beast. When he turned around, he found that Xue Lingjian was staring at him coldly.

Although Xu Biao couldn't help but shiver, he still didn't put his hand down.

Because this place is full of the Imperial Concubine's guards, and there is even that lord in charge, who has the strength of a lord.

Therefore, there is no better example than a dog relying on its master's power.

"This is the Imperial Concubine's order."

"Hehehe."

Xue Lingjian chuckled lightly, but his words concealed boundless sharpness. There was no one in the Blood Cloud Demon Clan who was so tactless.

"Of course, then you can stay here."

"you…"

"I remember it too."

Xue Lingjian followed the maid leading the way and quickly made his way to the VIP room where Consort Xu was.

It was a palace that stood beside a pond.

Thin gauze curtains hung around the palace, through which the figure of Consort Xu and the shadows of two maids could be vaguely seen.

Xue Lingjian scanned his surroundings with his gaze.

He noticed many hidden entities.

There are about a dozen people.

These individuals possess at least the strength of a beginner-level Demon General.

Because the Blood Cloud Demon Clan possesses a unique ability to detect the flow and movement of the blood of all living beings in the vicinity, many of their hidden abilities are useless to them if one is unaware of their identity.

The solution to counter the Blood Cloud Demon Clan's power is actually quite simple: just temporarily stop the flow of life signs throughout your body. However, the problem is that this would prevent you from taking the initiative to attack, because you would have to restore your life signs before you could make a move. Otherwise, you would not be able to use the soul essence stored in your blood, and it would be difficult to exert any force.

Therefore, assassinating the Blood Cloud Demon Clan was basically considered an impossible task.

Consort Xu's guards naturally couldn't know Xue Lingjian's identity, so they were completely exposed to Xue Lingjian's perception.

That's a brilliant move.

They are all demon generals.

Although there are differences between demon generals, and the differences between each level are not small, they are still demon generals. In the upper realm, although there are many demon generals, they are not common. Without some kind of opportunity or bloodline background, it is impossible to break through.

In addition, two middle-aged men with extraordinary bearing stood in front of the hall.

One of them was a man dressed in black official robes with a horrifying scar on his eyebrow. It was unknown what kind of power caused it, but it prevented even the innate beings of the upper realm, who could regenerate severed limbs, from recovering.

The other was a middle-aged woman dressed in a neat gray official uniform, with a scalpel at her waist.

Xue Lingjian narrowed his eyes. He had heard of this scarred man because of his distinctive features. His name was Hai Wuyai, a demon without a race, but his reputation was not small. It was rumored that he had once caused trouble under a demon lord, but he still managed to escape after a direct confrontation. It was inevitable that he had mastered the power of the domain, otherwise how could a demon without a background survive under a demon lord? However, news of him had been cut off after that. Many demons planned to recruit him, but they did not expect him to be here.

As for the woman in the gray official robe standing on the left, her identity is unknown, but since she can stand alongside Hai Wuyai in front of Consort Xu, she must be quite remarkable.

At this moment, a maidservant reported.

"Your Highness, the person you wish to see has arrived."

Consort Xu, sitting on the throne, did not react at all, seemingly sizing up Xue Lingjian.

at this time.

No one asked why; they all simply remained as they were, like wooden blocks of wood.

Xue Lingjian sneered; he wouldn't remain indifferent.

Xue Lingjian clasped his hands together, bowed his head, and performed a respectful salute.

"Greetings, Your Highness?"

He then raised an eyebrow.

"If you won't tell me, then I'll tell you what's going on."

Consort Xu, standing behind the curtain, was clearly displeased and waved her hand.

"You may all step back and wait outside."

"Qin, you can stay."

Xue Lingjian instantly understood. Since this person was not given a name and only had one character, he was most likely a trusted confidant or a loyal follower. No wonder she had asked everyone else to leave temporarily, leaving only her behind, because what was about to happen was enough to enrage the emperor.

"Why did you come to me?"

Consort Xu spoke softly, without a trace of emotion.

"Ha, why are you being so distant right from the start? My—"

"Mother, Mother is still..."