Transmigrated into a book? A vicious female supporting character? A senior sister? Tsk tsk!

Upon hearing this, Lu Chuan'an nodded in agreement:

"I just recently broke through to the next level and was planning to find a place to train and consolidate my cultivation. If Junior Sister is going to the Demon Clan, I can accompany her."

After I've settled Xiao Bao's matter, I can take my junior sister to the outer edge of the demon beast forest of the demon race for some training.

"But Master, the sect competition is just around the corner, and our sect is currently selecting disciples to participate. The sect leader even asked me a few days ago if Junior Sister wanted to participate."

Xiao Yimo shook his head:

"No need. With Yan Yan's current cultivation level and skills, participating in the Foundation Establishment stage is meaningless, and even if she wins, it won't be honorable."

"A challenge to reach the Golden Core stage is certainly possible, but it's best not to reveal your junior sister's Golden Core cultivation level for now. After all, the tallest tree in the forest catches the most wind."

Lu Chuan'an nodded again:

"Alright, I'll send a message to the sect leader this afternoon and say that Junior Sister is still in seclusion."

After saying that, he turned to look at Tang Xinyan and asked:

"Junior Sister, when do you plan to go to the Demon Clan?"

Tang Xinyan considered the things that needed to be taken care of before setting off and suggested:

"Xiao Bao will probably wake up in about half a month. I can use this time to recover from my injuries and complete the contract with the strange fire. If you're not in a hurry, Second Senior Brother, we can set off in half a month."

"Row."

The hotpot meal was a delightful affair for both host and guests. Afterwards, Xiao Yimo returned directly to the summit. Without their master present, Ji Zeyang and Gu Moxu immediately revealed their true colors.

Gu Moxu slumped back in the recliner, rubbing his swollen belly and sighing:

"Junior sister, this hot pot is so delicious, especially your spicy soup. It's so addictive, I can't stop eating it."

Ji Zeyang leaned back comfortably in the recliner, glanced at Gu Moxu, and teased:

"Luckily, you still know when you're full. If it weren't for your junior sister's generous preparation, this meal wouldn't even be enough for you to eat all by yourself."

Gu Moxu let out a burp, rolled his eyes, and said irritably:

"Tch, you're talking like you're not eating enough. We're both equally bad, so neither of us should look down on the other."

Having said that, he ignored Ji Zeyang and turned to Tang Xinyan, instructing her:

"Junior Sister, I really wanted to go with you to the demon realm for training, but yesterday my brother sent a message saying he needs me to go back for some business."

Senior brother will be returning tomorrow. You must be careful when you go to the demon realm. Although you will have your second senior brother to take care of you, you must not be careless.

By the way, there are plenty of interesting things from the demon race. Your senior brother transferred some spirit stones and demon crystals to your space. Buy whatever you like; if you need more, just ask your senior brother.”

Lu Chuan'an put down his teacup and joked with a smile:

"That looks much more like it. Don't worry, I will definitely take good care of my junior sister."

Ji Zeyang took out a pearl, placed it on Tang Xinyan's small table, and said to Lu Chuan'an:

“Since she was little, our second senior brother has taken the best care of her. Of course we are at ease with him taking care of her. However, he is our senior brother, and we are our own.”

Tang Xinyan was somewhat amused and exasperated. While this behavior of readily offering money was undeniably cool, she really didn't need it.

He hurriedly handed the pearls on the table back to Ji Zeyang:

"Third Senior Brother, we haven't used any of the things you gave us when we went to the secret realm before. There's really no need to give us any more."

Ji Zeyang pouted, looking aggrieved, and said:

"Junior sister, you're being biased! Why do you accept Erhei's stuff but not mine?"

Gu Moxu smiled smugly:

"Hey, you silly fish, you've finally come to your senses. You're not as realistic as me."

Ji Zeyang rolled his eyes:

"Heh, you think only your demon race has skilled weapon refiners?"

Gu Moxu was still smug:

"Anyway, right now, you don't have it, hahahahaha..."

Seeing that the two were about to escalate their conflict, Tang Xinyan quickly tried to smooth things over:

"Um, Third Senior Brother, I've accepted the gifts. By the way, what are your plans next?"

Ji Zeyang winked smugly at Gu Moxu, and said in a cheerful mood:

"Speaking of which, I have to thank you for the Spirit Essence Liquid you gave me, Junior Sister. It helped me break through the bottleneck that had been holding me back for so long. I plan to set off tomorrow to go back to the Deep Sea to break through."

Tang Xinyan nodded knowingly, but couldn't help but ask with concern:

"Third senior brother, you must be careful. When you undergo tribulation, prepare more array plates and the like."

Ji Zeyang smiled, ruffled Tang Xinyan's hair, and comforted her:

"Don't worry, we have a special forbidden area for tribulations. Ordinary creatures can't get into that place. On the contrary, Erhei has so many half-brothers, and they are all eyeing him covetously. We should be more worried about him."

Gu Moxu was silent for a moment, then said disdainfully:

"No matter how many schemes they have, as long as my father is here, they can't cause any trouble. Besides, my elder brother is no pushover either."

Ji Zeyang sighed helplessly, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back. Seeing this, Tang Xinyan pretended to be curious and asked:

"Fourth Senior Brother, do you have many brothers?"

Actually, Gu Moxu didn't really like bringing up matters within the Demon Palace, but seeing that Tang Xinyan had asked, he said with a hint of self-deprecation:

"There are six on the surface, but I don't know about the others in private. After all, even my father doesn't know."

Tang Xinyan clicked her tongue twice inwardly, thinking to herself, "Isn't this Demon King a bit too much of a womanizer? He even has secret affairs..."

As if knowing what Tang Xinyan was thinking, Gu Moxu smiled indifferently:

"Actually, I'm fine. Fatherly love is something that's a bonus if you have it, but it's not a big deal if you don't. Besides, I have my elder brother to take care of me."

I just feel sorry for my mother. Although she doesn't care at all now, she used to love my father very much.

Tang Xinyan could sense the repression in Gu Moxu's heart, and she didn't really want to continue to expose his painful experiences.

But since they were already on this topic, she felt it best to take the opportunity to remind them of everything at once, so Tang Xinyan continued to ask:

"Fourth Senior Brother, is your father treating you and your elder brother badly?"

Thinking that Tang Xinyan had misunderstood his words, Gu Moxu shook his head and denied it:

"No, Father said that his most beloved person has always been my mother. Therefore, among all his children, Father loves me and my elder brother the most."

Tang Xinyan was surprised:

"Fourth Senior Brother, do you think your father truly loves your mother?"

No one had ever asked so directly before. Gu Moxu was slightly taken aback, and after thinking for a moment, he said seriously:

"It must be love, but compared to power and status, he loves the latter more, or perhaps he loves the entire demon race more."

Tang Xinyan nodded as if she suddenly understood:

"This is just like emperors in the mortal world, who, in order to consolidate their position, have to marry women from officials' families."

To balance the court and consolidate the emperor's power, that's understandable, but what about those illegitimate children?