Demon Lord and His Unknown Child With the Empress

 Chapter 12
Just Be More Careful Next Time

“You take the child and go!”

“I’ll hold it off!”

After a moment of deliberation, Luo Ruying whispered to Ning Yechen.

This was the best course of action.

If Ning Yechen took their child and left, she could focus on dealing with the Blackscale Dragon with all her might.

Ning Yechen didn’t reply. Instead, he gently picked up the terrified Luo Hongye from the ground and softly patted her back, comforting her:

“Don’t cry, Ye Ye~”

“Mommy and Daddy are here, it’s okay now~”

Luo Hongye stopped crying and fearfully snuggled into Ning Yechen’s embrace.

Ning Yechen gently stroked her head, then looked up at the Blackscale Dragon with cold eyes.

The moment the Blackscale Dragon saw Ning Yechen, its expression turned to one of utter terror, and its imposing aura instantly vanished!

It’s him!

That child was actually his child…?

It’s over!

I’m doomed!

The Blackscale Dragon turned and fled without any hesitation!

Its massive body became a blur as it soared through the forest, its speed astonishing!

Luo Ruying was dumbfounded.

Why did the Blackscale Dragon, which was so ferocious just a moment ago, suddenly run away?

Could Blackscale Dragons really run this fast even without transforming into human form…?

Judging by its terrified expression, was it scared by her aura?

Luo Ruying couldn’t understand.

This was the only reasonable explanation she could come up with.

In any case, she was relieved that the Blackscale Dragon had fled on its own.

“Ye Ye, are you alright?”

Luo Ruying sheathed her heavenly sword and hurried to Luo Hongye’s side, anxiously checking her for injuries.

Fortunately, she had only tripped and sprained her ankle, with a few minor scrapes.

Luo Hongye, who had just calmed down, burst into tears again and leaped from Ning Yechen’s arms into Luo Ruying’s embrace.

“Wuwuwu… Mommy…!”

“There, there, don’t cry. Mommy’s here.”

Luo Ruying gently bounced Luo Hongye up and down, comforting her.

She blamed herself for her child being frightened.

If she had been more attentive, this dangerous incident wouldn’t have happened.

“Let’s go, let’s go home first.”

“It’s dangerous here.”

Luo Ruying said to Ning Yechen.

Since their child was scared, they naturally weren’t in the mood to continue exploring.

It would be dangerous if they encountered other demonic beasts.

“Wife, you take our child and go back first. I need to get rid of the insects near the orchard…”

Ning Yechen said softly to Luo Ruying, then turned and walked into the forest.

Luo Ruying wanted to stop him and tell him to forget about the insects for now. The presence of a demonic beast meant this place was dangerous.

It would be extremely risky for a mere mortal to encounter any demonic beast.

However, in the blink of an eye, Ning Yechen had already disappeared into the forest…

…

Above the forest, a huge, dark figure swiftly flew across the sky.

The Blackscale Dragon flapped its wings with all its might, fearfully glancing back over its shoulder.

It had accidentally offended that Master’s people; it definitely couldn’t stay in the Demon Realm Forest any longer!

If it didn’t leave now, it would surely die!

“Where do you think you’re going?”

Just as the Blackscale Dragon turned its head, a cold voice came from ahead.

That voice was like a greeting from the Grim Reaper, sending chills down the Blackscale Dragon’s spine!

“M-Master…!”

“This is a misunderstanding, I, I really didn’t know she was your child!”

The Blackscale Dragon stopped in front of Ning Yechen, its massive body prostrating on the ground, begging for mercy.

“It’s fine…”

“Just be more careful next time.”

Ning Yechen raised his hand and gently clenched it. The Blackscale Dragon’s massive body instantly contorted and compressed!

“M-Master…! Gaaaah…!”

The Blackscale Dragon wanted to beg for mercy, but its steel-like body had already been compressed into a ball the size of a palm!

“You scared my daughter and made her cry. Letting you die like this is already showing you mercy.”

Ning Yechen glanced indifferently at the compressed sphere that was once the Blackscale Dragon. With a wave of his hand, he turned it into ashes. Then, he called out to the surroundings:

“Chaos Bull Demon, Titan Giant Ape, Sky-Swallowing Python! All of you, get over here!”

His voice wasn’t loud, but it rippled outwards like waves from where he stood.

In no time, three figures rushed towards Ning Yechen from different directions.

“M-Master!”

The three of them bowed respectfully, their heads lowered and foreheads dripping with cold sweat. They didn’t dare to meet Ning Yechen’s gaze.

They knew deep down that the person before them was not someone they could afford to provoke…

There used to be nearly a hundred Demon Kings in the depths of the Demon Realm Forest. After he arrived, only four remained…

No, now there were only three…

They had witnessed Ning Yechen effortlessly crush the Blackscale Dragon…

Sensing that Ning Yechen didn’t seem to be in a good mood today, they were even more terrified, their legs trembling.

They feared that if he was displeased, he might casually crush them to death as well…

They couldn’t understand how that damned Blackscale Dragon had managed to provoke this Master!

Wasn’t this leading them to their deaths?!

They couldn’t help but curse the deceased Blackscale Dragon in their minds.

Ning Yechen swept his cold gaze over them and said indifferently:

“My wife and daughter have returned recently.”

“That Blackscale Dragon not only scared my daughter but also almost ate her…”

“So I killed it.”

“That Blackscale bastard dared to lay a hand on your daughter, Master! Death is too good for him!”

The Titan Giant Ape, with its thick white hair, said angrily, pounding its fist.

“Exactly! If I had known, I would have split him in half for you, Master, without needing you to lift a finger!”

The Chaos Bull Demon, with its massive and robust body, nearly two zhang tall, also added angrily.

The other figure, a woman with a slender waist like a water snake, nodded repeatedly.

“Yes, yes, yes! Master, you were already merciful by just killing him!”

“It seems you all agree with me killing it?”

Ning Yechen asked.

“Of course!”

The three Demon Kings replied in unison.

“That’s good.”

“I’m worried that you might also scare my daughter or pose a threat to her…”

“So, should I get rid of all of you as well?”

Ning Yechen said with a slight smile, his voice gentle, devoid of any killing intent.

However, to the three demons, his words were like a clap of thunder, sending chills down their spines!

With a thud, the three demons quickly prostrated themselves on the ground, their bodies trembling as they pleaded for mercy:

“Spare us, Master!”

“We wouldn’t dare offend you or your family even if we had ten lives!”

Ning Yechen pondered for a moment, remaining silent.

The three demons didn’t dare move a muscle, quietly awaiting his decision.

Every second felt like an eternity to them…

This might very well be their last moments in this world…

After a long while, Ning Yechen finally spoke:

“Remember your words, and keep your subordinates in check.”

“If even a single demon scares my daughter, you can expect to be erased from existence.”

With that, Ning Yechen vanished from the spot in a flash.

“…Yes!”

The three demons remained prostrated on the ground, not daring to move. It wasn’t until a long time had passed, almost an hour, that they cautiously raised their heads.

After confirming that Ning Yechen had truly left, they breathed a sigh of relief, their hearts still pounding.

They felt as if they had just escaped death…

From now on, they would never go near that wooden house again…

It was too terrifying.