Chapter 43

Xing Luo said, “Although I don’t know the reason, Ye Lixiao’s goal is to protect the Demon Realm. Even though Feng Lu has compromised for now, that man is extremely treacherous. Brother, you must be careful. I’ve lost my cultivation from my past life, so I can’t fully protect you.”
“Luo’er, come back to the Demon Realm with me,” Xing Liuche suggested. Although Ye Lixiao seemed very protective of Xing Luo, he couldn’t see through the man’s intentions. Besides, everyone knew that Ye Lixiao and Xing Luo had been mortal enemies before. Xing Luo staying by Ye Lixiao’s side made Xing Liuche uneasy.
Xing Luo shook her head. Ye Lixiao wouldn’t harm her, and she didn’t want to leave his side for now. Besides, there were still things she wanted to find out.
Xing Luo said, “Ye Lixiao won’t harm me. He hasn’t discovered my true identity either. Brother, once everything is resolved, you should return to the Demon Realm as soon as possible. I’m worried. what if Feng Lu has some other scheme?”
“Luo’er, since you don’t wish to go back, I won’t force you. Here, take this.” Xing Liuche pulled a golden-red bead from his sleeve and handed it to Xing Luo.
“This is.” Xing Luo froze. From the bead, she sensed an incredibly familiar aura. The bead also contained a tremendously powerful spiritual energy fluctuation. Could it be?
Xing Liuche explained, “Luo’er, this is your inner core from your past life. Your soul is intact, and the inner core is also preserved. Although your original body can no longer be used, you now have this new body. Once you absorb the inner core from your past life, you can restore your past life cultivation.”
“Brother, then why don’t you absorb it?” Xing Luo asked. Xing Liuche’s unstable position as the Demon King was simply due to insufficient strength. If he had Xing Luo’s cultivation, who would dare defy him? When Xing Luo had held the throne before, Feng Lu had not dared to openly oppose her.
Xing Liuche’s gaze was deep as he looked at Xing Luo. “Luo’er, I’ve always believed that you would come back.” That was why he had preserved her inner core all this time, waiting for her return.
“Brother…” Xing Luo felt a little prick of emotion in her nose. He could have absorbed it directly and secured his throne without trouble, yet he kept her inner core just for this one conviction.
“All right, listen to me. Keep it safe. When you find the opportunity, absorb the inner core. That way, I won’t have to worry about your safety anymore.” Xing Liuche patted her head. “We’ve been out for a long time. If we don’t go back soon, they might become suspicious. You should return first.”
Xing Luo knew the situation and nodded. She safely stored the inner core and transformed back into her original form, returning to the hall.
Once back, she climbed onto Ye Lixiao and lay back in his arms.
Not long after, Xing Liuche returned as well. However, he and Xing Luo exchanged no glances, as if they hadn’t encountered each other outside at all.
By the end of the banquet, Lan Jin entered the hall carrying two contracts.
These two contracts required Ye Lixiao and Feng Lu to place their hand seals. As for Xing Liuche, he was now fully under Ye Lixiao’s protection and didn’t need to sign anything, he was only there as a witness.
Ye Lixiao set Xing Luo down, then rose and walked toward the throne. The contracts were laid on the desk in front of the throne.
Feng Lu smiled and handed the two contracts to Ye Lixiao, signaling him to check their contents.