“Asking for rescue?” A woman’s voice echoed through the hall, cold and harsh: “How did this mistress ever mistreat him? He acted perfectly at home in Heishi City, as if he wished he were a demon himself, then turned around and asked others for rescue, claiming I had imprisoned him?” Bujiang said with deep hatred: “That bastard!”

Gu Caiyu had lived very well in Heishi City.

Bujiang was of the Heavenly Demon bloodline and held a noble position in Heishi City. Her lovers, even if they were human, were treated respectfully by all demons. Gu Caiyu ate well and slept well in Heishi City, going out to browse the night markets every day. When free, he could chat with Bujiang, play chess, and engage in pleasant conversation. From daily life to emotions, he lived richly and colorfully. He had never complained to Bujiang either, speaking fondly of Heishi City in his words. That’s why when that beautiful female cultivator came knocking, Bujiang was especially shocked.

That female cultivator was quite capable. She came to Heishi City alone, somehow managing to cross the Mingming River. She cleaved open Bujiang’s demon cave with a single sword stroke and said coldly: “Release him.”

At the time, Bujiang was completely bewildered, not understanding what this female cultivator wanted. It wasn’t until Gu Caiyu emerged from behind her, looking at the arriving female cultivator with an intensity she had never seen before, and exclaimed excitedly: “Qinghua Xianzi, I knew you would come to save me!”

“Save?” Bujiang was puzzled. The way he spoke, those who didn’t know better would think she had done something terrible to Gu Caiyu. She never forced men – even when she took a liking to someone, she would find ways to make the man fall in love with her first.

“What did she do to you?” the female cultivator asked.

Gu Caiyu hesitated: “Nothing. She didn’t do anything to me. I’ve been living very well here…”

His words were correct, but his restrained expression made it impossible for anyone who saw it to believe that Bujiang hadn’t done anything to him.

Bujiang thought she had traversed Duzhou for many years and had seen all kinds of men, but she had truly never seen anyone change faces like this.

Anger immediately flared in Qinghua Xianzi’s eyes as she thrust her sword toward Bujiang: “Shameless demon!”

In the hall, Bujiang closed her eyes. Many years had passed, but when the memories flooded back, her anger was no less than it had been back then.

Bujiang and Qinghua Xianzi began fighting.

It wasn’t out of jealousy over Gu Caiyu – he was just one man, and Bujiang wasn’t the type to be unable to let go. But Qinghua Xianzi and Gu Caiyu had insulted her dignity. If word of this got out, what would the people of Heishi City say about her? That she kidnapped and imprisoned men in caves to force herself on them – she, the first beauty of the Demon Realm, had never sunk so low!

Bujiang was of the Heavenly Demon bloodline, and this beautiful female cultivator was also quite powerful. The two were evenly matched in their fight. Meanwhile, Gu Caiyu just stood to the side, putting on a very weak and timid appearance while trying to mediate: “Ah, forget it! You two shouldn’t become enemies over me. It’s all a misunderstanding – let it go!”

Having reached this point, how could it be forgotten? The more Bujiang thought about it, the angrier she became. Countless demons in Heishi City admired her, so when others learned that a sect’s female cultivator had come to Heishi City to demand someone from Bujiang, heroic demons soon arrived to make their mark.

Although Qinghua Xianzi had outstanding cultivation, she was ultimately outnumbered. The female cultivator had to protect Gu Caiyu while facing attacks from the demons and Bujiang – it was truly exhausting.

Bujiang showed no mercy. Demons and humans had originally coexisted peacefully, but since the other party had come looking for trouble, the consequences of being killed or injured were their responsibility. Sect cultivators should understand this principle even better.

The diamond bracelet in her hand flew toward Qinghua’s back, but was blocked by a flute.

That seemingly powerless rogue cultivator had used his elegant long flute to block her diamond bracelet.

Not only was Bujiang surprised, but so was the cold-faced female cultivator in front of him. Gu Caiyu showed a somewhat troubled smile: “You two ladies, I’m just a humble rogue cultivator. What virtue or ability do I have to make two young ladies fight so fiercely over me…”

Only then did Bujiang realize that this rogue cultivator’s cultivation had reached the pinnacle, surpassing everyone present. That long flute he carried daily wasn’t just for show, either – it was his magical artifact. His weak appearance when battling the giant python that day, his helpless appearance when brought to Heishi City, even his daily wandering around the streets doing nothing – it was all an act!

He was a fraudster who pretended to be weak but was deeply scheming!

“That bastard, hypocrite, shameless stinking man!” Remembering the past, Bujiang couldn’t help but curse: “He had feelings for that female cultivator and simply used me to stage a bitter scheme. He made that female cultivator think he was imprisoned and tortured, so she came alone to rescue him. How could there be such an actor in this world!”

“If he wanted to pursue a woman, he should pursue her, using me as a stepping stone. That bastard! He should be grateful he died early, or I would have beaten him to death sooner or later!”

Xiao Shuang stood quietly to the side, not daring to say much.

Later…

Later, Gu Caiyu left triumphantly with Qinghua Xianzi. Gui Diao Tang wasn’t there, and no one in all of Heishi City could stop him. Before leaving, this man “accidentally” cut off a lock of Bujiang’s hair – probably to get revenge for that female cultivator.

Bujiang picked up the wine cup from the table and drained it in one gulp, then slammed it down on the table. Only then did she calm down somewhat as she said, “When that boy came to Heishi City, I recognized him at first sight. His expression and bearing follow his mother’s, but those eyes are exactly like that bastard’s! Just looking at them makes me angry!”

That’s why she felt so indignant. Back then, Gu Caiyu had burned her hair and used her as a stepping stone, but she hadn’t had a chance to get revenge before he died. Now his son had come looking for trouble and even hurt her daughter’s heart – old grievances and new hatred naturally surged up together. She was a demon, not Buddha – how could she be content without adding some trouble to Gu Baiying’s heart?

“The son pays for the father’s debts. Let Gu Baiying bear the sins Gu Caiyu committed. This mistress wants to see what Gu Baiying looks like when played with by Zanxing.”

Xiao Shuang suppressed his laughter: “But Your Highness, this subordinate sees that the Young Mistress is truly sincere toward Young Master Gu. She probably won’t toy with his feelings.”

“I naturally know that.” Bujiang glared at him irritably. “I don’t know who this child takes after – she’s not carefree like me at all. Who would have thought that among Heishi City’s demons, there could emerge such a devoted lover? It infuriates me.”

Xiao Shuang smiled: “The Young Mistress grew up in the mortal world from childhood, no different from ordinary people. Having someone she admires in her heart and wanting to spend her whole life with them is quite normal. In this world, the Young Mistress has someone she likes, and they’re right before her eyes – isn’t that wonderful? Your Highness’s original intention was also to hope the Young Mistress would be happy, wasn’t it?”

The wine cup on the table was clean and bright.

After a moment, Bujiang lowered her eyes and sighed in compromise: “Of course.”