Inside the secret chamber.
Lu Qingshan closed his eyes and meditated, calculating the gains and losses in his mind.
"I tried to kill Ying Jun. Once I'm caught, I'll be doomed eternally. Even the Blade Demon Venerable might not be able to protect me.
"It's a very risky move.
"However, this was done by Gu Yiyi, and she even used Master's sword talisman. There's almost no possibility of being discovered.
"After all, the person who did it was just a sword. If I don't take the initiative to expose myself, who would know?
"However, I can't be careless. No one knows if the Demons have any unconventional means.
"Of course, compared to the huge risk, the gains are also immeasurable.
"The ten Blood Spirit Crystals helped me break through the bottleneck of the Ten Flower Realm, and finally gave me the strength to enter the eyes of the high-level Devil Cultivators in the royal city.
"With my current identity, my strength is the most important thing I can rely on …
"Leading Ying Jun's death to Ying Jie has its pros and cons, but there's no doubt that the pros outweigh the cons.
"Ying Jun's death is a big deal, and it'll probably become a big deal in the royal city.
I have to restrain my momentum a little, so I can take back the 'arrogant words' I said before.
However, to be able to defeat Ling Wu in a crushing manner, the strength I showed is definitely enough. "
There was a limit to everything.
In order to make a name for himself, he could be flamboyant.
However, since he had achieved his goal, he could stop now.
If he were to be stubborn, he would only offend everyone.
What he needed to do next was to wait quietly.
Wait for the fish to take the bait, and wait for the royal bloodline to worship the ancestors once every twenty years.
.....
While Lu Qingshan was making waves in the royal city of Jianluo.
Senluo Capital.
Chi Pu's residence.
Blade Demon Venerable's eldest son, Chi Pu, put down the black jade in his hand.
What was recorded in the black jade was the latest news from Jianluo Royal City.
"Qing Ge, Qing Ge …" Chi Pu closed his eyes and whispered Qing Ge's name softly, like a nightmare.
The next moment, he suddenly opened his eyes, and a bolt of lightning shot out from his eyes.
"Third Brother, you've hidden yourself well. With such ability, you can actually jump around under my nose for so many years without me noticing at all."
"Head to Jianluo Royal City as a married son-in-law. Once we're far away from the Senluo King Realm, we'll show off our abilities."
"Wonderful, wonderful, this move is truly wonderful."
"But," Chi Pu suddenly became ruthless, "Do you really think that I can't reach Jianluo Imperial City?"
He swore in his heart.
Chi Pu understood that this feeling was called a sense of crisis.
Qing Ge's performance in Jianluo Royal City was simply too stunning.
How many days had it been since he arrived at Jianluo Royal City?
To think that it already had such momentum.
If he continued to let it grow unchecked, he was afraid that it would be a great disaster by then.
His gaze landed on another piece of black jade.
This news came from Ying Jie of the Great Blazing Demon Lord Manor of the Shi Wu Clan.
He tapped the table with his fingertips, and there was a dangerous look in his eyes. "It's really like someone giving me a pillow when I'm sleepy."
He wanted to deal with Qing Ge, and it just so happened that there were also people in Jianluo Royal City who harbored ill intentions towards Qing Ge.
Therefore, even though they had never contacted each other before, under the drive of common interests, the two of them quickly hit it off.
And he was even more ruthless.
"Qing Ge has a way to silently kill a pure-blooded Soldier Demon near Jianluo Royal City, and a seventh-grade Demon General at that?" Chi Pu couldn't help but sneer at the thought of the news from Ying Jie.
"Who would believe that? Anyway, I don't believe it. "
"If he had this ability, would I still be alive now?" Chi Pu didn't like Qing Ge, but on this point, he firmly believed that Qing Ge was innocent.
"I think the person who killed Ying Jun is most likely Ying Jie!" He judged Qing Ge by himself and made his own judgment. "The reason why he insists on killing Qing Ge is that he wants to shift the blame and doesn't want to give the Bloodgod Gravel mine to Qing Ge."
"Such a superficial method." Chi Pu despised, thinking that he had seen through everything.
"However, it's in line with my interests. Since you want to target Qing Ge, then you're my friend. It's not impossible for me to help you," he muttered.
.....
The next day.
The news of Ying Jun's death completely exploded.
Not only was the Shidu branch angry, but the Jianluo royal family was also furious.
The pure-blooded Soldier Demon was attacked, and it was only 3,000 miles away from Jianluo Royal City.
This not only showed that the murderer was extremely daring, but also that the royal family had lost control of Jianluo Royal City.
This meant that as long as the murderer was not found, all the pure-blooded Soldier Demons in Royal City, whose strength was below eighth-grade, could be killed!
Even eighth-grade Soldier Demons might not be safe.
Even the seventh-grade Ying Jun seemed to have died without any resistance. Who knew how strong the murderer was?
At least eighth-grade, or even ninth-grade!
Therefore, no one dared to think that this matter didn't concern them.
After all, no one knew why Ying Jun was attacked.
If they didn't figure this out, it meant that they had a reason to be attacked as well.
For a moment, many people panicked and felt that they were in danger.
The first thing that the Jianluo royal family did was to strengthen the patrols and check the surrounding situation to prevent a second attack.
…
Royal Court.
Chi Zun leaned on the throne and said indifferently, "The Day of Ancestor Worship is coming. We must find the murderer before then.
Otherwise, our Soldier Demon Clan will lose all face. How can I face our ancestors? "
As he spoke, he gently knocked on the throne and looked at the solemn Shidu Wu Demon Venerable in front of him. He said faintly, "However, Shidu Wu, I heard some rumors recently …"
Chi Zun paused for a moment before continuing, "They said that Ying Jun didn't die in the hands of outsiders, but in the hands of his brothers?"
Shidu Wu Demon Venerable's expression didn't change much. He said calmly, "Rumors are just rumors after all."
"That's true." Chi Zun stared at Shidu Wu Demon Venerable for a while before saying with a smile.
Then, he changed the topic and said, "The son-in-law you found from the Senluo King Realm has been in the limelight recently."
Shidu Wu Demon Venerable nodded slightly. "This kid is beyond my expectation."
"With him around, you don't have to worry about Ming Yue." Chi Zun said casually.
Shidu Wu Demon Venerable replied, "Perhaps."
"The Fate Venerable seems to think highly of this son-in-law of yours." Chi Zun smiled. It seemed like he was just casually mentioning it.
"They are already prepared to rope in Qing Ge. After all, once he becomes the Realm Lord in the future, this investment will be worth a lot."
Qing Ge wasn't particularly valuable, but the Senluo King Realm behind him was a piece of unexplored land!
— — Before this, the Senluo King Realm had always been in a state of self-governance and had never had much to do with the people in the Royal City.
If they could use Qing Ge as a breakthrough point and have a chance to enter the Senluo King Realm, it would definitely be a great bargain.
Shidu Wu Demon Venerable heard this and understood the meaning behind Chi Zun's words.
The Jianluo Royal Family wasn't a monolithic block. There were many conflicts.
Fate Venerable, Chi Zun, and War Venerable had obvious conflicts of interest, so there were many conflicts.
It was just that the Soldier Demon Clan had a small population, so they tacitly controlled these conflicts to a certain extent to avoid meaningless internal friction. Therefore, on the surface, it seemed very peaceful.
However, it was unavoidable for them to fight openly and covertly in private.
Their Shidu Wu Clan was attached to Chi Zun's clan. As Ying Mingyue's future husband, Qing Ge should theoretically belong to Chi Zun's clan.
Keep the goodies within the clan.
"I will make it clear to him," Shidu Wu Demon Venerable said.
Chi Zun waved his hand. "No need. How can we force him to make a choice?"
He smiled lightly. "Chi Yuan's actions are much faster than Fate Venerable's."
"I believe that he will make the right choice."
.....
Lu Qingshan received an invitation. The words on it were glowing and incomparably noble.
"It's an invitation from Chi Li," he muttered. "An invitation to participate in the Red Fruit Banquet."
Buzz!
The peach blossom in his Dantian took the lead and called out excitedly.
"Eat! Let's eat! "It sent an excited thought to Lu Qingshan.
"… It's none of your business." Lu Qingshan's face was full of black lines.
Buzz — —
Only then did the peach blossom realize that it really had nothing to do with it. Dejected, it silently went back into hiding.
.....
Information about Chi Li quickly appeared in Lu Qingshan's mind.
Chi Li, a descendant of the royal family, a pure-blooded Soldier Demon. He was Chi Zun's grandson.
He was of the same generation as "Qing Ge" and was also one of the strongest Devil Cultivators of this generation.
As for the Red Fruit Banquet, it was a rare opportunity.
Chi Li had a sacred tree that Chi Zun had bestowed upon him. It was called the Red Tree and was extremely special and valuable.
The fruit it bore was called the Red Fruit.
The Red Tree only bore fruit once every ten years. The number of fruits it bore was extremely small. Therefore, every time it ripened, it would attract a lot of attention.
Every time the Red Fruit ripened, Chi Li would hold a Red Fruit Banquet and invite many geniuses to the banquet. There was no lack of attempts to rope them in.
Of course, those who could be invited by Chi Li to the Red Fruit Banquet were not simple people.
This could be said to be a high-end banquet. One could get to know many incredible people at the Red Fruit Banquet.
As for the effect of the Red Fruit, it could help Devil Cultivators slightly evolve their bloodline.
Of course, compared to the effect of the Blood Spirit Crystal, it was far inferior.
But no matter what, it was definitely an extremely precious item and had a great reputation.
The Red Fruit Banquet was a banquet that could represent one's status.
This meant that he, who carried the identity of the "son-in-law", was finally being treated seriously by these important people in the Royal City.
"Interesting." Lu Qingshan nodded slightly and decided to go.
His goal had always been the Royal Family.
This was because only Chi Zun, Fate Zun, and War Zun could decide the ownership of the Devil Sword.
"Then I'll use Chi Li as a breakthrough point and see if I can join Chi Zun's faction," Lu Qingshan thought to himself.
He still knew his own limits.
If he drifted away from the three factions of the Royal Family, and when it came to benefits, it would be a fantasy to think that someone would stand up for him.
Therefore, he had to be in advance and stand in line honestly.
.....
Lu Qingshan brought Yuluo and Ye Ying and set off.
Not long after, he arrived outside Chi Li's mansion.
Chi Li's mansion was incomparably grand and luxurious, emitting a majestic aura.
A Devil Cultivator in gray stood at the entrance and saw Lu Qingshan coming.
He hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Is it His Highness Qing Ge?"
Lu Qingshan nodded slightly. "That's me."
"Please come in and follow me." The Devil Cultivator in gray said politely.
Lu Qingshan smiled and said, "Thank you for your trouble."
His attitude was very kind.
This made the Devil Cultivator in gray take another look at Lu Qingshan. Who in the Royal City didn't know about this man's domineering and arrogant personality?
He didn't expect such an arrogant person to be so polite to a small servant like him.
Under the guidance of the Devil Cultivator in gray, Lu Qingshan officially entered the mansion.
At this moment, the place was already very lively. He saw many Devil Cultivators of various races.
"The Red Fruit Banquet is held in the main courtyard," the Devil Cultivator in gray introduced.
Lu Qingshan nodded slightly.
The two of them walked all the way.
Chi Li's mansion was very big. Along the way, there were many pavilions for people to rest and chat.
"Your Highness, the servants you brought can play and eat as they wish in these places," the Devil Cultivator in gray said.
The Red Fruit Banquet didn't allow guests to bring their servants in.
Lu Qingshan nodded and said to the two subordinates behind him, "Wait here for me."
Yuluo and Ye Ying respectfully replied, "We understand."
After a while, an open courtyard appeared in front of them.
From afar, Lu Qingshan saw that in the center of the courtyard, there was a scarlet Holy Tree rooted there.
The Holy Tree was extraordinary. Its whole body emitted a blood-red luster. It was hazy and not simple. There were wisps of essence flowing around it. It was very extraordinary.
That was the Red Tree.
The branches of the Red Tree were as hard as steel.
The most eye-catching thing was that on the scarlet tree, there were dozens of scarlet fruits that looked like burning flames.
The fruits were swaying and were obviously ripe.
A fruity fragrance wafted over.
Lu Qingshan only smelled this fragrance from afar, and he felt the blood in his body boil slightly and become scorching hot.
"What a magical Red Fruit." His pupils shrank slightly as he muttered in his heart.
Finally, he completely entered the main courtyard.
There were many seats in the main courtyard. They were separated very far apart to act as a buffer.
This was because those who could sit here were all powerful beings with extraordinary statuses. They came from various powerful races.
They all had noble statuses and were usually unwilling to sit too close to others.
Lu Qingshan's identity as the son-in-law of Emperor Wu should be at the bottom among these people.
However, after seeing him enter, although there was some surprise in the eyes of the beings present, there wasn't much disdain.
During this period of time, he had caused a lot of trouble. Everyone understood his strength, so they didn't look down on him.
The Devil Cultivator in gray led Lu Qingshan to his seat and sat down.
"In another hour, the Red Fruit Banquet will begin. Your Highness Qing Ge, please wait for a moment," the Devil Cultivator in gray said softly.
"I understand," Lu Qingshan replied.
The Devil Cultivator in gray quickly retreated.
Lu Qingshan's expression was calm as he looked around.
This was indeed an extraordinary event. Everyone present had a majestic aura. At first glance, one could tell that they were extraordinary experts.
Moreover, the Devil Cultivators present were all very young. They were still in the younger generation. They were the talents of various clans and had infinite potential.
These people were the powerhouses of the next generation in Royal City.
Chi Li's goal was also very clear. He wanted to rope in these geniuses of his generation.
In this way, when he grew up, the people he roped in would also rise.
This was an "angel investment."
Chi Li hadn't shown up yet, so everyone was very calm. Occasionally, they would chat with people they knew.
.....
At the same time.
In the inner hall.
"Chi Li, this Qing Ge is very likely the real culprit behind my second brother's death. Why did you invite him to the Red Fruit Banquet?" Ying Jie suppressed the anger in his heart and said with dissatisfaction.
His words were not particularly polite.
This was because he and Chi Li were not of the same generation. Instead, he had a close relationship with Chi Li's father, Chi Yuan Demon Lord, and had common interests with him.
In addition, although he was not of the Royal Family, he was also a pure-blood Soldier Demon. His status was not low.
In addition, his cultivation and age were much higher than Chi Li's. He could even be regarded as Chi Li's elder.
"Uncle Jie, don't be angry." The valiant-looking Chi Li didn't take Ying Jie's question seriously. He smiled and said, "Qing Ge has been in the limelight recently. Many people want to rope him in. I'm just the first to make a move."
"I don't care if others try to rope him in, but Your Highness has a close relationship with my Ying Family. How can you rope in someone who is very likely to murder my second brother?" Ying Jie didn't accept Chi Li's explanation.
"If you insist on doing this, I must ask your father for an explanation." He threatened.
"Uncle Jie, this is actually not my intention." Finally, Chi Li's expression became serious and he said meaningfully, "Although I'm young, I respect you very much.
I know you don't like him, so why would I do something that displeases you? "
"It's just that this is not my idea. It's from …" Chi Li stopped talking and pointed up.
"It's his idea?" Ying Jie's expression gradually turned ugly.
Chi Li nodded.
Ying Jie understood.
Obviously, not many people believed that Qing Ge was the mastermind behind the assassination of Ying Jun.
He was the only one who firmly believed so.
.....
Lu Qingshan sat quietly in his seat and watched the people in the hall chatting in twos and threes.
As a newcomer, he didn't say a word.
The others seemed to have some scruples, so no one took the initiative to talk to him.
"Sorry for the long wait. Chi Li had something to do and was delayed for a moment. Please don't blame him." At this moment, a clear voice sounded.
Then, a Devil Cultivator in a golden robe walked in.
He was a very young Soldier Demon.
His face had a warm temperament like the sun. His long hair reached his waist, and he was extremely handsome.
"Greetings, Your Highness Chi Li." The creatures in the hall responded politely.
He was Chi Li.
Lu Qingshan's eyes flickered slightly.
He was known as one of the strongest cultivators of the younger generation. He was far more powerful than other cultivators of the same generation. He was one of the most outstanding descendants of Chi Zun.
As soon as Chi Li arrived, he greeted the creatures in the hall one by one. He didn't put on any airs at all, making people feel like they were bathing in a spring breeze.
This was not strange.
To be able to become one of the strongest cultivators of the same generation, a peerless genius must be very shrewd.
It was not that there were no brainless, arrogant, and domineering geniuses, but they were definitely extremely rare.
After all, it was difficult to become a supreme cultivator if one didn't know how to behave.
Chi Li's movements were very fast. Soon, he arrived in front of Lu Qingshan's seat.
"As expected of the person who has stirred up a storm in the capital recently. Your bearing is indeed extraordinary." He cupped his hands and praised.
"Your Highness is too kind. In terms of bearing, Your Highness is better." Lu Qingshan was equally polite.
Chi Li nodded with a smile. "This is your first time attending my Red Fruit Banquet. You must taste it later. I believe you won't be disappointed."
Lu Qingshan cupped his hands and said, "Of course."
After exchanging some pleasantries with Lu Qingshan, Chi Li left.
He didn't think highly of him because he was a newcomer, but he didn't look down on him either. He acted as if he treated everyone equally.
Soon, Chi Li sat on the main seat.
"Your Highness Chi Li, hurry up and bring some blood food. The Red Fruit is good, but it won't fill our stomachs. It won't be good if we don't have some blood food before the banquet begins!" Someone in the seat opposite Lu Qingshan shouted at this moment. His ferocious face revealed a covetous look.
It was a demonic cultivator with curved horns on his head. His body was incomparably huge, like a small mountain.
His deep eyes flashed with a ferocious scarlet light.
Black Dungeon Demons.
This name quickly flashed through Lu Qingshan's mind.
Demons were known for their strong physical bodies and exuberant Qi and blood.
It was also because of their exuberant Qi and blood that they often needed to eat blood food to replenish their Qi and blood.
The so-called blood food was actually meat that contained exuberant Qi and blood. It was usually the meat of various demon beasts.
Many human body cultivators also consumed blood food to strengthen their Qi and blood.
"Black Wu, why are you in such a hurry?" Chi Li laughed.
The demonic cultivator named Black Wu said casually, "Isn't that the best blood food can only be eaten at Your Highness' place?"
Chi Li didn't deny it and clapped his hands.
Soon, attendants carried plates that were larger than their bodies and walked over.
On the huge plate, there was roasted magical beast meat.
With a clang, they were placed on the seats of everyone.
An enticing aroma wafted over.
Most of the Holy Spirits present were very reserved. Some of them didn't even make a move. They just watched quietly.
As a matter of fact, not everyone was interested in blood food.
Lu Qingshan didn't make a move either.
Even though he knew that it was unlikely that there would be any problems, he didn't want to eat something that was served to him in such an unfamiliar place.
However, he noticed a detail.
The Black Dungeon Demons named Black Wu didn't leave a plate on the table.
At this moment, he looked as if he couldn't wait to eat.
Was it because his food was special?
Lu Qingshan thought subconsciously.
Soon, his question was answered.
Two young girls of four or five years old were brought to the table.
The two girls were very beautiful, but their big eyes were filled with panic and looked very pitiful.
They were human girls!
What were they doing?
Lu Qingshan frowned subconsciously. He didn't know what was going on.
The others seemed to have expected this scene. Some looked at it coldly, some frowned slightly, and some turned a blind eye. Only they didn't show any surprise.
"Black Wu, it's a Naked Banquet, but you always make it so bloody. How unlucky!" A burly demonic cultivator with golden light all over his body said unhappily.
Hei Wu, on the other hand, paid no heed to the criticism. "You have no idea how delicious these human children with Spiritual Roots taste!
When we attack the Human Realm, I must eat to my heart's content. Unlike now, I can only satisfy my cravings at Your Highness' Naked Banquet. "
As he spoke, Black Wu had already grabbed a girl.
His body was so huge that the girl in front of him was only slightly bigger than his fist.
The little girl was young, but she already knew what was going to happen to her. Tears rolled down her face, and her body trembled in fear.
Another little girl cried her heart out. "Don't eat my sister. If you want to eat, eat me!"
Black Wu didn't show any mercy. His eyes were filled with ruthlessness and greed. He grinned, revealing his sinister teeth and scarlet tongue. "Don't worry. After I eat your sister, it'll be your turn."
At this moment, Lu Qingshan finally understood everything.
He had always been very strong-willed, and his emotions rarely fluctuated.
But at this moment, his scalp went numb, and then a wave of uncontrollable anger rose in his heart.
This demonic cultivator called Black Wu was eating human children alive!
If it was like back on Flood Dragon Island, demon beasts like the flood dragons devouring humans, it would be fine.
After all, they were beasts, so it was better to look at them.
But although Black Wu looked extremely ferocious and his body was incomparably huge, he had a basic human form.
The beings at the banquet were also similar to humans.
He couldn't accept the fact that such a humanoid creature was eating humans alive right in front of him.
It was simply too cruel and shocking.
He believed that no human would be able to remain unmoved and unmoved after witnessing such a scene!
Black Wu grabbed the little girl, opened his mouth, and was about to send her into his mouth.
Just as the little girl was about to be stuffed into his mouth …
Boom!
At this moment, a huge force suddenly came from Black Wu's chest.
He felt a sharp pain in his chest, and his entire body flew out uncontrollably under this terrifying force. He spat out a mouthful of blood!
He subconsciously let go of the little girl's hand.
After this scene, everyone was shocked. They stared at the instigator of all this with wide eyes.
"Qing Ge."
Just as Black Wu was about to eat the little girl, he attacked with lightning speed!
What was he doing?!
This question appeared in the minds of everyone present at this moment.
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