The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife-Chapter 913: The Visitor is Fiercely Determined, and Must Surely Be Killed

Chapter 913: The Visitor is Fiercely Determined, and Must Surely Be Killed

Crimson Nine Lands nodded eagerly, "Of course, Nanli Divine Sovereign , may I try drawing one?"

Nanli saw his interest and handed him the Heaven Star Brush.

"Try it."

"Alright!" Crimson Nine Lands happily took the brush.

Having been an immortal artifact for such a long time, he had some knowledge about talismans. With just a little guidance from Nanli, he quickly understood how to draw the next talisman.

After finishing the drawing, his eyes lit up, "Divine Sovereign, did you see that? I succeeded!"

Nanli praised him, "Not bad, not bad."

Crimson Nine Lands didn’t linger long. He wanted to return and bring the good news to Chu Yang.

Ximen Chuan, who had been watching, snorted repeatedly, clearly displeased, and his lips were curled upwards in disdain.

Nanli couldn’t stand his sarcastic attitude and said, "If you can’t stand it, then leave Jialan. Your attitude not only affects my mood but also makes you uncomfortable."

Yun Jianchu, also not one to hold back, raged inside Nanli’s mind: "Yes! Hurry and kick him out!"

Ximen Chuan glared at her, "Nanli, why are you letting emotions cloud your judgment? You should take Yun Yubai’s power back and kill him, that would be the safest option."

Yun Jianchu froze upon hearing this and stopped her protest, fearful that Nanli might truly resort to eradicating them.

"The power from the Glassy Bottle has already neutralized his poison and integrated with him. I cannot take it back," Nanli said flatly, her eyes suddenly sharpening, "Ximen Chuan, as long as Yun Feng Peak Master is under my protection, if you want to make a move on him, you’ll have to go through me first."

Ximen Chuan was furious, "I never imagined you could be so foolish! Knowing it’s wrong, you still want to go through with it!"

"What does it mean to be right or wrong? Just because Master Yun has half Demon Clan blood, does that mean he should die?" Nanli asked.

"Exactly!" Ximen Chuan shot back, "Although the Demon Clan is trapped in the Demon Domain right now, we have always been enemies with them! You went through the Immortal-Demon War, don’t you understand that everything the Immortal World sacrificed was for nothing if we allow Yun Yubai to live?!"

Though they didn’t know exactly what the Demon Clan’s Asura faction was plotting, as long as they killed Yun Yubai, they could prevent any further attempts. By doing so, the Demon Clan would never rise again!

Nanli’s resolve wavered upon hearing Ximen Chuan’s words.

The cost of that war was immense. For a thousand years, there had been peace. If the Demon Clan found a way to break the seal using Yun Yubai, how could she live with herself?

She softened her stance, "Don’t worry, I will discuss it with Siheng. After all, one of my Glassy Bottles is also in the hands of the Demon Clan Asura."

Ximen Chuan was satisfied to see her compromise, nodding slightly, "I trust you will make the right decision."

Nanli set up the talisman array and took a final glance at Yun Yubai before leaving.

Siheng had been waiting outside for her.

Seeing her troubled expression, he asked with concern, "Are you tired?"

Nanli gently shook her head and followed him back to his courtyard.

Qingwu had shown some conscience, as his childhood residence was in a prime location and had been unoccupied for years.

Qiao Nanyi had already personally tidied the room.

However, the bedding and other arrangements were done by Siheng himself.

Qiao Nanyi was a bit surprised since Siheng had never involved himself in such tasks before.

Siheng, with a subtle wave of his hand, performed a cleansing spell, removing the dust from Nanli’s body without her having to lift a finger.

Yet, Nanli remained lost in thought.

She had heard parts of Ximen Chuan’s argument earlier, so Siheng gently said, "This matter is indeed crucial. It requires careful consideration."

He knew that, with her heart unsettled, she wouldn’t be able to sleep tonight.

The flickering candlelight cast a soft glow in the room.

Nanli looked up at him and asked, "If it were you making the decision, what would you do?"

Siheng, for once, sighed deeply, "When we were in danger, Master Yun stepped forward to help us. We owe him a great deal. Even if it is a minor matter to oppose him and the Immortal World, if the Demon Clan returns because of this, we would be the true sinners."

She hadn’t expected that after their reunion, they would be faced with such a tough decision so soon.

To kill him meant betraying an ally.

To spare him meant betraying the fallen immortals and the lives of the common people.

Nanli frowned, "So, do you suggest killing him?"

Yun Jianchu was already shouting wildly, "No! Don’t be so extreme! Nanli, you can’t be this cold-hearted, I’ve helped you a lot!"

Siheng, unfazed by Yun Jianchu’s outbursts, continued, "I believe in Master Yun’s character. I trust that he doesn’t wish to see the Demon Clan return and harm the people. For now, keep him at Jialan. With my array and the Sky Plough Pearl, even a Demon Clan guardian would not be able to break through the barrier and take him. Once we know what the Demon Clan is planning, we can deal with them and eradicate them once and for all. Only then can Yun Yubai be free."

Though the plan would take time, Yun Yubai would be safe in Jialan, where no one could touch him.

Nanli raised an eyebrow and smiled, "That’s a good idea."

She trusted Siheng’s array-making skills.

As for Yun Yubai’s background, she still had some questions, but it was already too late, so she would figure it out tomorrow.

Yun Jianchu, upon hearing this, stopped her ranting.

She even complimented Siheng, "Nanli, your husband is really great, a sensible person."

Nanli couldn’t be bothered by her and climbed into bed. After solving one pressing issue, exhaustion hit her immediately.

"I’m going to sleep now."

Before long, her breathing became even and long, signaling that she had fallen asleep.

Siheng couldn’t help but smile, and he performed the cleansing spell on himself as well.

He hadn’t seen her for so long and didn’t want to extinguish the candle, so he stayed up watching her sleeping face, occasionally touching her belly or playing with her fingers.

But then, he noticed the scars on her hands and arms—some new, some old.

His heart clenched in pain, and his eyes grew red.

She had indeed suffered these past days.

He gently took some scar-removal ointment and carefully applied it to her wounds.

Once he was done, he lay down beside her and held her in his arms.

Her breath calmed him, settling his heart.

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Guest Room

Yun Yubai woke up in the middle of the night.

There was no light in the room, but he could tell there was a talisman array set up.

It was clearly meant to keep him in check.

His heart sank.

What was wrong?

He wasn’t just half-immortal, half-demon—he also had Asura blood!

His mind was in turmoil.

At that moment, the talisman array started to shift.

"Who’s there?!" Yun Yubai reacted swiftly, instinctively blocking his path.

But the incoming strike was so fierce it seemed intent on killing him.

Flames erupted from the attack.

Yun Yubai looked at the attacker’s face.

It was a boy, one he had never seen before.

With that blazing strike, Yun Yubai was sent crashing into the wall, spitting out a mouthful of blood.