Chapter 630: The Ruthless Little Demon Queen

"Patriarch Tianxia, congratulations! Your esteemed daughter and Prince Xiao are a perfect match, a union blessed by heaven. And to have the Little Demon Empress personally decree the marriage, it's truly a monumental joyous occasion! I'll be awaiting the happy news, and no matter what, I'll be there to claim a cup of wedding wine. My wife happens to be skilled at making wedding attire, so I'll take care of the wedding garments. I guarantee they will satisfy both Patriarch Tianxia and your esteemed daughter..."

As soon as Tianxia Xiongqu exited the Demon Emperor's Hall, he was surrounded by a large crowd, offering congratulations and trying to curry favor. Their expressions were clearly deferential and fawning, and their eyes were filled with undisguised envy. Though Tianxia Xiongqu had been the Tianxia Patriarch for many years, it was the first time in his life he felt like he was floating as he walked.

For years, due to the matter of Tianxia Qi and Xiao Yun, the Tianxia Clan had endured countless sneers and ridicule from outsiders. Any mention of the two in his presence would enrage Tianxia Xiongqu. But now, the situation had completely reversed. Because of Tianxia Qi and Xiao Yun, they were envied and flattered by those who had once ridiculed them, and even their implicit standing among the Twelve Families had risen sharply.

Initially, everyone considered Xiao Yun to be nothing more than a 'bastard'. If the Tianxia Clan were to marry their only princess to him, it would have been a huge joke... and the Tianxia Clan itself would have viewed it as a disgrace. But now, let alone a main wife, if Xiao Yun were to openly take concubines, these princes and nobles would undoubtedly personally bring their daughters to his door, fighting tooth and nail for the chance...

"Brother Yun, congratulations!" Su Xiangnan said with a smile to Yun Qinghong.

Yun Qinghong returned the greeting, saying, "Thank you, Brother Su. I hope you will honor us with your presence at my Xiao'er's enthronement ceremony tomorrow."

"Hahahaha," Su Xiangnan burst out laughing. "Of course! Speaking of which, I was originally worried that Brother Yun, having been severely injured and losing a great deal of vital blood seven days ago, might miss this grand ceremony. I never expected that Brother Yun would not only arrive as scheduled, but also look so remarkably well. It's truly incredible."

Yun Qinghong and Mu Yurou both smiled. Yun Qinghong smiled faintly and said, "Che'er has some medical knowledge. After a few days of treatment, I'm no longer in serious condition, and I'll fully recover in a little more time. Brother Su, there's no need to worry."

"Recovered?" Su Xiangnan's face showed surprise. "But that was a loss of vital blood! Is there truly such miraculous medical skill in this world?" He then remembered something and said with a look of astonishment, "Some time ago, there were rumors that Brother Yun and Sister-in-law's injuries were both healed by esteemed nephew Yun, and it only took a mere two months. Could this truly be real?"

"Hahahaha!" Yun Qinghong let out a long laugh, his brows revealing unconcealed pride. "Compared to his profound strength cultivation, Che'er might even be more proficient in the art of medicine."

The Su Family Patriarch stood there, mouth agape, stunned for a long time... Four months ago, Yun Che single-handedly swept aside six powerful experts, shocking the entire Illusory Demon Realm. Seven days ago, he faced the full might of Prince Huai and injured him with a single sword strike... In recent days, many had speculated that Yun Che's profound strength cultivation might have surpassed Yun Qinghong's after receiving the Golden Crow Divine Spirit's blessing!

And now, what Yun Qinghong said... Yun Che's medical mastery actually surpassed his profound way cultivation?! In just two months, he healed the severe injuries and poisons on Yun Qinghong and Mu Yurou, which all the divine doctors in the Illusory Demon Realm found incurable... Yun Qinghong had suffered a massive loss of vital blood, yet in a mere seven days, his face was flushed with health, and he could even fully recover...

Such medical skill was truly unheard of, astonishing! Moreover, these were Yun Qinghong's own words; how could they be false?

The ceremony had just concluded, and a dense crowd gathered outside the Demon Emperor's Hall. A large group surrounded the Yun Family, seizing the opportunity to get close to them. Yun Qinghong and Su Xiangnan's conversation was not hushed, and how could those powerful cultivators with extraordinary hearing not hear every word clearly? Instantly, within just half a day, Yun Qing...

"Filthy, beast, lecher..." Jasmine muttered curses in Yun Che's mind. As her time with Yun Che grew longer, her vocabulary for insults had expanded by several major realms compared to the beginning!

"Remember, one drop every day, absolutely do not stop, and best before bedtime!" Yun Che emphasized. Instead of leaving, he suddenly asked, "By the way, how do you plan to deal with the group of people kneeling outside?"

"You don't need to worry about this matter!"

"Sigh, I can't not care even if I wanted to!" Yun Che said with a helpless expression. Not only did he show no intention of leaving, but he stepped forward, walking through the Little Demon Empress's murderous aura to her side. He then sat down on the stone chair closest to the imperial throne, speaking to himself, "After all, the Guardian Families and the various Princely Mansions are different from other forces. They are the pillars and foundation of the Illusory Demon Realm, especially the Guardian Families. Removing even one would be a tremendous loss for the Illusory Demon Realm, and cultivating another Guardian Family of equal standing would be extremely difficult."

"However, the crime they committed is one of treason, a grave offense that absolutely cannot be easily pardoned. And the scale of involvement is far too great: more than half of the Guardian Families and nearly seventy percent of the royal clans. How they are dealt with will, to a large extent, determine the fate and stability of the Illusory Demon Realm for many years to come..." Yun Che looked up and said with utmost seriousness, "And such a difficult responsibility falls upon *my* woman... how can I not be concerned!"

The Little Demon Empress suddenly turned her head, a cold aura emanating from her. "You..."

"Oh! I know, I know..." Yun Che quickly raised a hand. "You're definitely going to kill me again. It's fine, I'm pretty much used to it. As long as you like it, kill me however you want. Once you're done, we can continue discussing how to deal with those people."

"You..." Looking at Yun Che's expression, there wasn't a hint of fear; it was clear he was certain she would never actually kill him. The Little Demon Empress, whose mere gaze or momentary aura could make all the heroes of the realm hold their breath in fear, actually felt a deep sense of powerlessness at this moment. Even the killing intent and coldness she had forced up showed slight disarray.

A few seconds of silence suddenly fell between them. For the first time in her life, the Little Demon Empress felt an urge to grit her teeth. She turned her face away and said coldly, "I've already thought through how to deal with them; I don't need your meddling here... Get out immediately!"

"Oh? Really?" Yun Che's face lit up with surprise, and he smiled gladly, "Truly worthy of being *my* woman, such a difficult problem is nothing for you."

The Little Demon Empress could tolerate it no longer. "If you dare to speak nonsense again..."

"Oh, go ahead and kill me."

The Little Demon Empress slowly turned around, her small face, a million times more exquisite than a porcelain doll, was now covered with a deathly gloom. "You really won't shed tears until you see the coffin!"

Looking directly into the Little Demon Empress's eyes, Yun Che suddenly said slowly, "If you truly only have three years of life left... don't you wish there could be someone you don't detest that much, and whom you would never want to kill, to spend that time with you...? Are you truly so accustomed to being alone?"

The Little Demon Empress's gaze solidified. Through her deep, boundless eyes, no one could guess what she was thinking. She said coldly, "The Little Demon Emperor you knew was both my imperial brother and my husband. Since I am already empress, what does it matter if I am alone? I have been like this for a hundred years; what difference do a mere three years make!"

Yun Che: "..."

"Since you wish to stay, so be it. Then watch carefully how I deal with these traitors!" With a gentle sway of her grey robes, the Little Demon Empress was already seated upon the imperial throne. She looked straight ahead and said indifferently, "Yun Che, I ask you now: if only one of these people could live, who would you choose? If only one had to die, who would you choose?"

Yun Che didn't hesitate; he spoke directly, as if he had already considered this question: "If only one is worthy of living, then it should be Prince Xuan. Four months ago, Prince Xuan had always been loyal to the Demon Emperor Clan. At the grand ceremony that day, he even sternly rebuked those seven Guardian Families. His later defection to Prince Huai was primarily due to his mistaken belief that you had already..."