books44 Chapter 176 Secret Rescue of the Demon King
Chapter 176 Secret Rescue of the Demon King
Behind the lively banquet, Jiang Jingzhi and Mu Zhusheng were secretly plotting a crucial operation.
They knew that everyone's attention was focused on the banquet, which was the perfect opportunity to rescue the Demon King. Taking advantage of the fact that the guards had been transferred to maintain order at the banquet and the guards in the palace were less vigilant, the two of them carefully sneaked towards the Demon King's palace.
Along the way, they moved like two nimble night cats, their movements swift and silent as they avoided the occasional patrolling guards. Every step they took was extremely cautious, for fear of making the slightest sound. Finally, they successfully arrived at the Demon King's palace.
Upon entering the palace, Jiang Jingzhi quickly went to the Demon King's bedside. He saw that the Demon King's face was as pale as paper, and his breath was weak, as if he would dissipate at any moment.
Jiang Jingzhi's eyes revealed determination and worry. He took a deep breath, slowly stretched out his hands, and gathered his spiritual power in his palms. A soft blue light emanated from his palms, which was his unique spiritual power light, making it particularly conspicuous in the dim palace.
Mu Zhusheng stood guard at the entrance of the palace, vigilantly observing the surroundings. His hands were clenched, ready to deal with any potential dangers at any time. His eyes were as sharp as a hawk's, not missing a single slight sound or movement.
Jiang Jingzhi slowly channeled his spiritual power into the Demon King's body, attempting to probe the evil energy that was eroding the Demon King's core. As the spiritual power penetrated deeper, he sensed a dark and cold force, like a venomous snake hidden in the darkness, tightly coiling around the Demon King's core and constantly devouring the Demon King's life force. Jiang Jingzhi focused intently, increasing the output of his spiritual power, trying to drive out this evil energy.
The spiritual energy surged within the Demon King's body like a raging tide, engaging in a fierce battle with the evil energy. Jiang Jingzhi's forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, and his face turned somewhat pale from the exertion, but he did not back down. He had only one belief in his heart: to save the Demon King and uncover the truth behind it all.
In his struggle against the evil energy, Jiang Jingzhi discovered that it was extremely stubborn. Each attempt to drive it away felt like fighting a powerful opponent. However, he did not give up and, with his unwavering will and superb spiritual power manipulation skills, gradually gained the upper hand.
After a difficult struggle, Jiang Jingzhi finally succeeded in driving the evil energy out of the demon king's demon core. The evil energy, like a wisp of black smoke, slowly drifted out of the demon king's body and dissipated in the air.
Then, Jiang Jingzhi quickly took out the Gathering Yuan and Replenishing Spirit Pill refined by Mu Zhusheng from his bosom. This pill emitted a soft light and was covered with mysterious runes. Each rune contained powerful spiritual energy. Jiang Jingzhi gently pried open the demon king's mouth and put the pill into it.
The pill melted upon entering the mouth, transforming into a warm power that quickly spread throughout the demon king's body. The demon king's complexion gradually regained some color, and his breathing became steady.
Jiang Jingzhi stared at the Demon King's demon core, and saw that the originally dull demon core was now gradually regaining its luster, no longer greedily absorbing the Demon King's demonic power.
Seeing this, Jiang Jingzhi finally breathed a sigh of relief, his tense nerves relaxed, and a relieved smile appeared on his face. A huge weight was lifted from his heart. He knew that the Demon King was temporarily out of danger, and their efforts had not been in vain.
Mu Zhusheng, who was protecting his senior brother, sensed that the fluctuations in his senior brother's spiritual energy were gradually subsiding and knew that things had succeeded. He quickly walked to the bedside and saw that the demon king's condition had improved, and he also showed a joyful smile.
"Senior brother, this counts as a success!" Mu Zhusheng said excitedly.
Jiang Jingzhi nodded slightly and said, "Yes, but the secret behind this is far from being revealed, so we cannot let our guard down."
The two knew that although the Demon King was temporarily out of danger, the challenges they faced had only just begun.
They must find more clues as soon as possible to uncover the conspiracy behind it in order to find a way to repair the barrier. Meanwhile, the banquet continues, and everyone is immersed in joy.
"The Demon King is out of immediate danger. I've placed a restriction on him. If that person makes a move, we might be able to find him." Jiang Jingzhi and Mu Zhusheng quietly left the Demon King's palace and headed to the banquet.
The banquet was a lively affair, with dazzling lights illuminating the entire back garden. Guests sat around tables laden with delicacies, their laughter and chatter filling the air.
On stage, beauties dressed in light gauze dresses danced gracefully. Their dance was light and beautiful, as natural and smooth as flowing clouds and water. Every spin and every hand gesture drew cheers from the audience.
Xu Xiaoxiao and Lan Ji sat at their seats, enjoying the delicious food and watching the wonderful performance. The table was filled with all kinds of strange dishes, some of which emitted an enticing aroma, and others that shimmered with a strange light.
Enchanted by the delicious food and lively atmosphere, Xu Xiaoxiao unknowingly drank several more glasses of sweet wine. The wine was mellow and sweet, making one want to drink more.
"Lan Ji, this wine is really delicious!" Xu Xiaoxiao said to Lan Ji with a smile, her cheeks slightly flushed and her eyes a little drunk.
Lan Ji looked at Xu Xiaoxiao and smiled helplessly: "You should drink less. This wine may be sweet, but it has a strong aftereffect."
However, Xu Xiaoxiao acted as if she hadn't heard, picked up her wine glass and took a big gulp. A little while later, she felt a little uncomfortable in her stomach, so she stood up and said to Lan Ji, "Lan Ji, I need to go to the restroom."
Lan Ji was worried about Xu Xiaoxiao, so she quickly got up and said, "I'll go with you."
The two women got up and left their seats, walking towards one side of the garden. At this time, everyone at the banquet was immersed in the food and performances, and no one noticed their departure.
In the garden, the lanterns flickered in the breeze, casting dappled shadows. Xu Xiaoxiao and Lan Ji walked along the winding path, thinking they would find the restroom soon, but as they walked, they realized they were lost.
"Lan Ji, it seems we've taken the wrong turn," Xu Xiaoxiao said anxiously, a hint of panic in her eyes.
Lan Ji looked around and found that the scenery around them was very similar; it seemed that they had been wandering in circles in this garden.
"Don't worry, let's look again," Lan Ji comforted her, but she herself felt uneasy.
Meanwhile, after successfully rescuing the Demon King, Jiang Jingzhi and Mu Zhusheng were rushing to the banquet. They knew that they might find more clues about the conspiracy behind it at the banquet. Along the way, they carefully avoided the crowd, afraid of attracting the attention of others.
As they walked along a path in the garden, Jiang Jingzhi inadvertently caught a glimpse of two women ahead.
The back view of one of the women made his heart skip a beat. That familiar figure looked exactly like his junior sister Xu Xiaoxiao, whom he had been searching for. But he was also a little confused because the woman was exuding the aura of a demon.
Mu Zhusheng also noticed Jiang Jingzhi's unusual behavior. Following his gaze, she also felt that the woman's back looked very familiar.
"Senior brother, doesn't that demon woman look like our junior sister?" Mu Zhusheng couldn't help but ask.
Before Mu Zhusheng could finish speaking, Jiang Jingzhi was overcome by a strong intuition and instantly transformed into a black shadow, appearing in front of the two women.
At that moment, Xu Xiaoxiao was in a hurry to find the toilet and didn't see what was in front of her. She bumped into it headfirst.
"Ouch!" Xu Xiaoxiao cried out in pain and fell backward. Lan Ji tried to grab her, but couldn't.
Jiang Jingzhi reacted quickly and reached out to support Xu Xiaoxiao. When he saw Xu Xiaoxiao's face clearly, his joy was instantly overflowing.
"Xiaoxiao, it really is you!" Jiang Jingzhi said excitedly.
Xu Xiaoxiao rubbed her sore forehead, looked up, and when she saw Jiang Jingzhi, her eyes were filled with surprise and confusion.
"Senior Brother, it really is you! How did you get here? And how did you know it was me? Aren't I in my demon form right now?" Xu Xiaoxiao asked in a series of questions.
Jiang Jingzhi looked at Xu Xiaoxiao and said with a smile, "I am very familiar with your back. Even if you have transformed into the appearance of a demon, I can still recognize you."
Mu Zhusheng, who was standing nearby, also walked over quickly. Seeing that Xu Xiaoxiao was safe and sound, he breathed a sigh of relief.
“Junior Sister, we’ve finally found you! Do you know how worried we were about you?” Mu Zhusheng said.
Lan Ji was filled with vigilance as she looked at the two people who had suddenly appeared. She stepped in front of Xu Xiaoxiao and asked, "Who are you? Why do you know Xiaoxiao?"
Xu Xiaoxiao quickly grabbed Lan Ji and said, "Lan Ji, don't worry, they are the senior and second senior brothers I'm looking for, they're one of us."
Lan Ji was relieved, but a hint of doubt remained in her eyes. Xu Xiaoxiao briefly introduced Jiang Jingzhi and Mu Zhusheng to Lan Ji, and then introduced Lan Ji to her fellow disciples.
After learning about Xu Xiaoxiao's experiences during this period, Jiang Jingzhi and Mu Zhusheng were both very surprised. They did not expect that Xu Xiaoxiao would meet Lan Ji in the demon race and go through so many things.
Xu Xiaoxiao was also very curious about her senior brothers' experiences in the demon race, especially their rescue of the demon king.
"Senior Brother, you guys are amazing! You actually managed to find the cause of the Demon King's illness and even saved him," Xu Xiaoxiao said with a look of admiration.
Jiang Jingzhi smiled and said, "However, the conspiracy behind this has not been fully uncovered yet, and we still need to continue searching for clues."
As they were talking, they suddenly heard footsteps coming from not far away. Jiang Jingzhi's expression changed, and he said, "Someone is coming. Let's leave here first."
So, led by Jiang Jingzhi, they quickly left the garden and headed towards a secluded corner.
There, they began to discuss their next plans. Meanwhile, the banquet was still bustling with activity. No one knew that in this corner of the garden, the long-lost fellow disciples had finally reunited, nor did anyone know that they were about to uncover a huge secret concerning the demon race and the entire world.
The banquet was a lively affair, with laughter and music blending together to create a vibrant atmosphere.
The dancers on stage moved with increasing grace, while cheers rose and fell from the audience. Everyone was immersed in the festive atmosphere, fully enjoying this grand feast.
However, amidst this joy, Consort Li felt a sense of unease quietly creeping into her heart.
She sat in her seat, smiling on the surface, raising her glass with those around her, but her eyes occasionally betrayed a hint of worry. She felt that something was slipping out of her control, and an ominous premonition enveloped her.
Suddenly, she was startled, and a terrible thought flashed through her mind—could someone have broken the curse she placed on the Demon King?
Thinking of this, Consort Li could no longer sit still. She forced herself to remain calm and said with a smile to the person beside her, "I was so happy today that I drank a few too many cups and I feel a little dizzy. I'll go back and rest first."
Everyone nodded in understanding, and no one noticed the panic in her heart.
Consort Li hurriedly left the banquet and returned to her palace. As soon as she entered, she dismissed all the palace servants, quickly opened her wardrobe, and took out a set of black night clothes.
She skillfully changed into her night clothes, tied her hair up, and her charming face was instantly replaced by a cold and ruthless expression. At this moment, she was no longer the gentle and beautiful Consort Li, but a scheming schemer with ulterior motives.
After changing her clothes, Consort Li carefully opened the window, looked around to make sure no one was there, and then, like a black shadow, she quickly disappeared into the Demon King's palace. Along the way, she used her superb stealth skills to cleverly avoid all the patrolling guards and soon arrived at the window of the Demon King's palace.
She gently pushed open the window and silently slipped into the palace. Inside, all was quiet except for the Demon King's steady breathing.
Consort Li's gaze fell on the Demon King's face. When she saw the long-lost good complexion on the Demon King's face, her heart sank. She knew that the curse she had placed on him had been lifted.
"Damn it!" Consort Li cursed under her breath, her eyes revealing a ruthless glint as she stared intently at the Demon King, as if trying to pierce through him with her gaze.
"I didn't expect those two fox clan doctors to be so skilled. I really underestimated them."
Consort Li was unwilling to accept defeat, so she decided to try again. She slowly stretched out her hand, and a black mist gathered in her palm. The mist emitted a nauseating odor, which was the dark power she used to curse the Demon King. She approached the Demon King's bed step by step, each step filled with killing intent.
However, just as her hand was about to touch the Demon King, an invisible restriction suddenly erupted, and a powerful force blasted her away. Consort Li flew backward and crashed heavily into the wall.
"Oh no, I was careless!" Consort Li thought to herself, realizing she had fallen into a trap. She struggled to her feet, trying to escape this dangerous place.
However, before she could make a move, the door to the palace was suddenly pushed open, and the Thai King led a group of powerful demons in aggressively. The Thai King's face was terribly gloomy, and his eyes revealed anger and disappointment.
"Consort Li, how dare you!" the King roared, his voice echoing through the palace, filled with majesty and fury. "You actually dared to lay a hand on the Demon King! Do you know your crime?"
Looking at the crowd before her, Consort Li felt a chill in her heart. She knew she had nowhere to escape, but she did not intend to surrender so easily. A resolute glint flashed in her eyes as she prepared for a final struggle.
"King of Thailand, do you think you can catch me?" Consort Li said with a sneer, her tone full of provocation. "Even if I die today, I will not let you get away with this!"
As she spoke, Consort Li suddenly mobilized the demonic power within her body, wanting to fight to the death with everyone. However, her actions seemed so powerless in the face of so many powerful demons.
The King of Thailand snorted coldly and waved his hand. A powerful spiritual force instantly enveloped Consort Li. Consort Li felt as if her body was tightly bound by an invisible force, unable to move.
"Hmph, you think you can rebel?" the Thai king said disdainfully. "If you clearly explain who gave the orders, I might even spare your life."
Upon hearing the King's words, Consort Li turned deathly pale. She collapsed to the ground, her eyes filled with despair and regret. She knew she could never betray her entire family.
"Take her away and keep her under strict guard!" the Thai king ordered his guards. "We'll decide what to do after the demon king wakes up!"
The guards stepped forward and took Consort Li away. As she was being led away, she glanced back at the Demon King, her eyes filled with resentment and hatred. Meanwhile, the Demon King remained lying quietly on the bed, completely unaware of everything.
King Tai looked at the Demon King and sighed slightly. He knew that although the crisis had been temporarily resolved, the challenges facing the demon race were far from over. Fortunately, the two fox clan physicians had made the discovery; otherwise, His Majesty would have died without knowing why.