Demon Lord and His Unknown Child With the Empress

Chapter 60
She’s Here Too?!

After the Jiang family departed, Qi Rongchang turned to Luo Ruying and bowed deeply in gratitude.

“Thank you, Fairy Luo, for your assistance!” he said. “My Qi family will forever remember this kindness!”

If it weren’t for Luo Ruying representing the Qi family, they would likely have been eradicated from Nanli City today.

The entire Qi family was immensely grateful to Luo Ruying.

“You’re welcome, Patriarch Qi,” Luo Ruying replied with a gentle smile.

“Fairy Luo, Young Master Ning, and your esteemed daughter, would you be willing to visit my Qi family residence?”

“I have already ordered a feast to be prepared as a token of our gratitude.”

Qi Rongchang extended the invitation with a smile.

With Luo Ruying’s formidable cultivation and Ning Yechen’s extraordinary talents, either one of them was enough to make the Qi family eager to build a relationship with them.

Befriending a powerful cultivator capable of slaying a peak Heaven Human Realm expert with a single sword strike was undoubtedly beneficial.

“Sister Luo, please come visit our home,” Qi Yuan added with anticipation. “Allow my Qi family to express our gratitude.”

Facing the Qi family’s sincere invitation, Luo Ruying and Ning Yechen exchanged glances, understanding each other without words.

Luo Ruying gently shook her head and politely declined.

“Thank you for your kindness, but my husband and I prefer a quiet life.”

“Moreover, we have already prepared ingredients for a meal at home, so we won’t impose on your family.”

“I’m sure the Qi family has much to attend to today.”

They had come to Nanli City to live in seclusion, seeking a peaceful and ordinary life.

She had helped the Qi family partly to repay their kindness for the house and partly out of disdain for the Jiang family. She didn’t want to get too involved with the Qi family.

Hearing Luo Ruying’s refusal, Qi Rongchang and Qi Yuan couldn’t help but feel disappointed, but they didn’t press further.

Now that the Qi family had won the Contests of Commerce, their situation in Nanli City had been completely reversed. Indeed, they had much to prepare and take over.

Ning Yechen, however, smiled and said to Qi Yuan, “Miss Qi, if you’re free tomorrow, please come visit our home.”

Both Qi Yuan and Luo Ruying looked at him with curiosity.

They wondered why Ning Yechen wanted her to visit tomorrow.

Nevertheless, Qi Yuan nodded and replied, “Okay, Brother Ning.”

Ning Yechen didn’t explain and turned to leave, taking Luo Ruying’s hand.

Luo Ruying’s heart skipped a beat as he held her hand and led her away.

She didn’t dislike this feeling of being led by him at all.

Calming herself, Luo Ruying also held his hand in return.

The family of three slowly left the arena under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

The onlookers respectfully parted, creating a path for them.

Many recognized Luo Ruying as the stunningly beautiful woman they had seen earlier.

Now, having witnessed her true strength, no one dared to show her any disrespect.

She was a powerful cultivator capable of slaying a peak Heaven Human Realm expert with a single sword strike!

Killing them would be easier than slaughtering chickens…

As they strolled hand-in-hand back to their courtyard, Luo Ruying noticed that several previously empty houses next to theirs now had piles of luggage outside.

Servants were busy moving things in and out.

It seems like all the neighboring houses have been sold…?

It was quite unusual for all the houses in this relatively secluded area to be sold overnight…

“Yechen, it seems we have new neighbors. I’ll bring them some gifts later,” Luo Ruying said.

Although having new neighbors meant their life might not be as peaceful anymore, she still intended to follow the custom of friendly neighborly relations and greet them.

Ning Yechen naturally had no objections. Just as he was about to agree, he saw the gate of the neighboring house open and a familiar figure emerge!

Ye Tianshen, dressed in simple clothes, walked out and, like an ordinary person, started carrying things into the house.

Seeing Ning Yechen, Ye Tianshen’s stern face softened into a slight smile. He nodded in greeting without saying a word.

It was as if he was simply greeting a new neighbor!

Ning Yechen: “…(⊙?⊙)!!!”

Ning Yechen was dumbfounded.

Hmm?

What is going on…?

That guy is definitely Ye Tianshen!

He couldn’t be mistaken!

Although Ye Tianshen was concealing his aura perfectly, he could still sense his hidden cultivation!

Luo Ruying, seeing Ye Tianshen’s friendly gesture, also nodded politely in return.

Ye Tianshen didn’t say anything and simply carried his things back into the house, acting as if he didn’t know them.

“He seems quite polite.”

“I’ll go get some fruits and greet him later.”

Luo Ruying planned to get some fruits and greet their new neighbor after returning home.

Ning Yechen quickly stopped her.

“Wife, no!”

“Hmm…? Why not?” Luo Ruying asked, looking at him in confusion.

This was the first time she had seen Ning Yechen so flustered and nervous…

“Uh… wife, just take Ye Ye and go home.”

“I’ll personally go buy some fruits and greet him!”

“Leave this to me!”

Ning Yechen said with an awkward chuckle, gently pushing Luo Ruying towards their house.

If Luo Ruying interacted with Ye Tianshen, she might become suspicious, or Ye Tianshen might accidentally reveal his identity. That would be disastrous!

“Alright…”

“I’ll leave it to you then…”

Although Luo Ruying was a bit puzzled by Ning Yechen’s sudden enthusiasm to visit their neighbor, she didn’t overthink it and returned home with Luo Hongye.

Seeing Luo Ruying enter the house, Ning Yechen quickly teleported to Ye Tianshen’s house and appeared before him.

“Greetings, Demon Lord!”

Ye Tianshen immediately stopped what he was doing, placed his hand on his chest, and bowed respectfully.

Ning Yechen’s face was cold, his brow furrowed, and his expression filled with displeasure.

“What are you doing here?!” he demanded. “Didn’t I tell you not to disturb my life?”

“I wouldn’t dare!” Ye Tianshen replied solemnly.

“Then pack your things and return to the Demon Realm immediately!”

“Don’t appear before me again!”

Ning Yechen ordered, trying to send him away.

However, to his surprise, Ye Tianshen didn’t obey this time.

“Demon Lord, I cannot comply with that order,” he said. “We have been commanded to protect Madam and the little princess, await your instructions, and ensure their safety!”

“Please rest assured, Demon Lord. We will conceal our identities and not cause you any trouble!”

Seeing Ye Tianshen defying his orders, Ning Yechen was furious and was about to raise his hand to punish him and personally throw him back to the Demon Realm.

But just as he raised his hand, he finally understood the meaning behind Ye Tianshen’s words…

“Wait… what do you mean by ‘we’…?!”

“Besides you, are there others here?!”

Ye Tianshen lowered his head and replied respectfully, “Yes!”

“Besides myself, the other legion commanders, generals, imperial guards, and shadow guards have all been ordered to conceal their identities and are stationed throughout the city!”

“We await your command, Demon Lord!”

Ning Yechen: “…”

Ning Yechen was dumbfounded.

“Who gave this order…?”

“Reporting to the Demon Lord, it was the Left Guardian!”

“You mean, she’s here too?!”