The maid squad is too strong, what use is there for me, the Demon King?

That's how men are.

He feels sorry for girls and is at a loss for what to do when he sees them crying.

Of course, this is all predicated on the girl being attractive.

Gray has begun to reflect on his behavior and has even started to have some thoughts of making amends.

I carefully considered the words Bai Lin hysterically uttered before she burst into tears.

Well, I'm offering you this as a concubine for free, along with all this dowry, and you still don't want it? Do you really hate me that much?

Bai Lin has already confessed her feelings, so even if Gray is as dense as he is, he can't possibly think about anything other than love.

Trying to understand a girl's thoughts was a huge challenge for Gray.

It definitely requires thinking, and unlike solving math problems which relies on IQ, this time it requires EQ.

Try analyzing what Bai Lin said.

She thinks I rejected her advances because I disliked her, not because I already had a fiancée?

For once, Gray's mind started to turn to romance, and he began to analyze Bai Lin's thoughts.

In her view, the reason that he already had a fiancée and therefore rejected her advances was absurd and made up on the spot.

Because they thought this reason was absurd, that I disliked her dragon identity or something else, that I looked down on or even despised her, and that I wouldn't even accept an expensive dowry offered to me for free.

How could that be? Men are, after all, creatures who think with their lower bodies. Just from her appearance after she transformed, they would feel a liking for her, let alone aversion.

In other words, you just need to explain to her that the reason for your refusal is that you have a fiancée and that you want to be a good man who is devoted and doesn't cheat, rather than that you dislike her.

Gray felt he understood what Bai Lin was thinking.

That's how it is. Do people usually cry this heartbreakingly when they are rejected after confessing their feelings?

Um... it's really hard to say...

In short, try explaining it to her first.

However, Bai Lin is still crying right now. In her hysterical state, her emotional thinking will completely dominate, and she won't be able to listen to anything.

Therefore, theoretically speaking, proving it through action is the best approach.

For example, a forceful kiss against a wall, or a massive battle that starts right there on the spot.

Of course, Gray would never engage in such intimate, zero-distance, or even negative-distance behavior.

He could only wait until Bai Lin was tired of crying and stopped, so that he could calm down and listen to him.

How dare a child from Jiangdong cry?

Gray only spoke when Bai Lin was exhausted from crying, her voice hoarse, and she could no longer cry.

Sitta, who had been standing silently to the side, looked on with envy.

It's so nice to be able to lie in Lord Shadow's arms for so long...

Could it be that she keeps crying because Lord Shadow can hug and comfort her when she cries?

"Could you please let me say a few words first?" Gray said softly.

The girl in his arms raised her head slightly, and Gray could see tears welling up in her beautiful eyes.

Gray found himself unable to utter the words he wanted to explain.

Explaining the reasons for the rejection doesn't change the essence of the matter; it's still a rejection of her advances.

It's like when your girlfriend breaks up with you, and the reason she gives you changes from an unreasonable excuse like "I don't eat beef" to a practical reason like "I have a new love."

It neither treats the symptoms nor the root cause; Bai Lin will still cry as long as he wants to.

Gray decided to use the same tactic he had used against Capa—a delaying tactic.

It is better to proceed slowly and methodically than to act rashly and hastily.

"We've only just met today, and we don't know each other well enough yet. Isn't it a bit too rash to talk about marriage?"

Just like before.

"We're both still young, let's talk about it when we're adults."

Bai Lin stared at him with wide eyes, a "so?" expression on her pretty face.

"I take back my refusal. I'll leave the answer for now. Please guide me in the future."

The dark clouds cleared, and Bai Lin's gloomy complexion instantly improved.

Bai Lin interpreted it as "Let's date for a while first, and then decide on the wedding date later."

Her face changed so quickly it was like a chameleon's; Gray even wondered if she had been faking her tears.

"Since you owe me an answer, I'm going to charge you some interest."

Bai Lin looked at Gray with tender eyes, nuzzled him, and quickly kissed him on the cheek.

Gray didn't dodge; at this point, he needed to give her a little something sweet to keep her in check.

Furthermore, if Bai Lin makes excessive demands, you can gently dodge and refuse.

I'll run away in a few days; I'll just stay away from her.

Kappa: This move looks so familiar?

Having tasted success, Bai Lin was not satisfied and immediately launched a second attack, this time targeting Gray's lips.

Gray slightly moved his head, deflecting the attack, but still managed to kiss his cheek.

Gray gently touched the spot where he had been kissed, his face slightly flushed.

Seeing Gray's expression, White Scale, who was initially a little annoyed by Gray's evasiveness, immediately smiled.

"Oh, are you shy? Do you want me to show you something nice?"

Bai Lin's tone became charming and alluring, and her fair hands gradually caressed Gray's chest. Da Lei pressed close to Gray's body, and his hot breath made Gray feel a surge of heat.

It's alright, this temptation is nothing compared to what Kappabi went through back then.

You should know that Gray endured being bitten by Kappa all night.

The following morning, Gray was asked if he hadn't slept well the night before because he was in a low mood and yawning frequently.

Gray: I didn't sleep at all...

However, a hero doesn't dwell on past glories. At that time, Gray's body hadn't fully developed, making it difficult to be aroused (Starry Sky).

Now that he has the body of an adult male, his younger brother can easily stand at attention.

Although his behavior wasn't as extreme as what Capa did back then, the heat Gray endured was far greater.

Gray couldn't help but sigh.

Or, how about we go back to the territory sometime and get married first?

Your fiancé's virginity is about to be lost!

Gray intends to spend a few nights in the valley or the shadowy forest.

Whether in the valley or the forest, the living conditions are very poor.

The ground was uneven, and it would be more comfortable to sleep on a wooden plank than in either of these places.

But one must always choose the tallest among the short, and Gray ultimately chose to sleep in the valley.

Sleeping in the shadowy forest is not safe; monsters will always come to bother you.

Although these monsters pose no threat to Gray, they are still quite annoying.

In contrast, the valley, shrouded in the might of the white-scaled dragon and devoid of demons, was much better off.

Gray was invited by White Scale to sleep together in the cave where White Scale lived. After discussions between the two parties and each taking a step back, an agreement was reached.

Bai Lin can hold him while sleeping, provided he is in his dragon form.

So, Gray slept wrapped up in the massive body of the white scales.

Bai Lin thought Gray had a peculiar fetish and liked her dragon form.

In reality, Gray only knew that if he slept with the transformed White Scale for a few nights, regardless of whether he could control himself, he certainly didn't want to feel unbearably hot and restless even while sleeping.

After reverting to his original dragon form, Gray felt nothing for the white scales anymore.

Indeed, for normal people, things like (the starry sky) are something that only exist among their own kind.

Speaking of Xita, what about Xita?

She was summoned back by two elders of the demon race to handle demon affairs.

To be honest, it's amazing that she managed to refrain from killing those two devils.