The whole family went mad, but the junior sister turned the tables and her luck soared.

Shen Huaichuan's stories have a lasting impact.

For the first time, the noble and aloof Imperial Decree left his luxurious palace and stayed overnight in the courtyard of the human cultivators.

After returning to her room, Yun Yici kept thinking about the story Shen Huaichuan had told her.

Did he really see his current self in the mirror?

Yun Yici asked Huai Chuan Sword Spirit at night, and Huai Chuan Sword Spirit said, "He did look into the Mirror of Revelation, but at the time, I saw nothing clearly in the mirror, like looking at flowers through fog."

"So I don't know if what he said is true or false. Based on my understanding of him, it should be the truth."

Yun Yici sighed, "I'd like to know even more what Senior Shen wants with the Mirror of Reflection."

Even Huai Chuan's sword spirit couldn't be sure, but he could guarantee one thing: "Shen Xiu would never harm you."

Silent all night.

Yun Yici got up early to practice her sword, and Shen Huaichuan also sat in the pavilion where they had drunk and feasted the night before, without anyone noticing.

Shen Huaichuan showed no intention of offering guidance today, and Yun Yici did not disturb him either.

But as soon as she made a sound, Emperor Zhao and Wan Nian also got up.

Wan Nian's face was always haggard.

He dreamed that he looked into the magic mirror and then turned into a blind mortal fox.

Forget about transforming into human form, they can't even speak human language.

He was being held upside down by his tail, about to be made into a fox fur coat.

He woke up the instant the skinning blade swung down, and jumped out of bed in fright.

The emperor's edict was delivered with great enthusiasm.

He thought about it all night. Shen Huaichuan had cut off the Heavenly Demon's head, which meant that the Heavenly Demon was dead. Since there was a treasure like the Mirror of Illumination, he had to borrow it to take a look.

According to Shen Huaichuan, this is a treasure that allows one to see their future.

It's unclear how Shen Huaichuan managed to do this; he clearly saw his future, yet he still ended up like this.

The emperor was very confident that if he could see his future, he would definitely live a better life and would never end up like the person in the mirror.

No, wait, his future is sure to be bright, with a beautiful woman in his arms.

Di Zhao and Wan Nian sat down next to Shen Huaichuan. After Yun Yici finished practicing his sword and came over, Di Zhao said, "I have already ordered the demonic birds of this realm to inquire about the whereabouts of the Heavenly Demon."

"It will probably take some time for this to happen, so you can stay here with me for now."

"If you need anything, just tell me or tell those people to fix it."

"Also, Xiao Ci, if you want to cultivate, sit by the Immortal Wutong Sprout, where the spiritual energy is more abundant."

Yun Yici did not refuse the Emperor's good intentions. The Immortal Wutong Tree in the Demon Realm was like a large air filter, capable of absorbing and purifying demonic energy and then releasing spiritual energy.

Yun Yici thought that since there was still no news about the Mirror of the World, she should just focus on cultivating honestly.

So she went back to her room, changed her clothes, and went straight to the Fairy Wuya, without even eating the breakfast that the emperor had carefully prepared.

Having been controlled by nightmares for a whole night, Wan Nian also felt that being in the Demon Realm required him to cultivate diligently in order to protect himself.

It was rare to see him so enthusiastic about cultivation; he followed Yun Yici like a little tail.

Guided by the bone bird, the two quickly found the place where the Emperor had ordered the planting of the Immortal Wutong Seed.

There was a garden surrounded by precious spirit stones, with spirit-gathering arrays drawn around it. The soil in the garden was clearly different from other places, full of vitality.

Inside, a delicate, tender green sprout is striving to grow.

To Yun Yici and the other person's surprise, the male cultivator who had come to pick them up yesterday was also there.

The male cultivator was also stunned when he saw Yun Yici and the other person. After he realized what was happening, he immediately put down his tools and bowed to Yun Yici and the other person.

"Greetings, distinguished guests. May I ask what brings you two here?"

Yun Yici watched as the seedling, no thicker than her finger, diligently absorbed spiritual energy.

Unfortunately, it had only just sprouted and its power to purify demonic energy was limited; the purified spiritual energy was not enough to fill one of her meridians.

Yun Yici coughed lightly, feeling too embarrassed to admit that she had come here to cultivate.

This isn't cultivation; it's clearly harming young seedlings.

She said kindly, "We are fine. Yesterday I heard that Senior Emperor Zhao had already planted the Immortal Wutong Seed, so I thought I'd come and see for myself today."

"By the way, senior, how should I address you?"

When the male cultivator heard Yun Yici address the imperial edict and ask him questions, his eyes flickered, and he was momentarily at a loss for how to respond.

The imperial edict had instructed them in advance that Yun Yici was his future partner, and that if they offended her in any way, they should be prepared to atone with their lives.

The male cultivator lowered his head and said respectfully, "How can I accept being called a senior by you? My name is Chen Fan, you can call me whatever you like."

Yun Yici was speechless for a moment. She was just like that when she first met Li Shao, cautious and afraid that she would be killed if she went against the emperor's wishes.

She thought for a moment and said, "I know Senior Li Shao. My fellow disciples and I also call him Senior."

Upon hearing Li Shao's name, Chen Fan's eyes lit up immediately. He looked up and asked, "Is Fellow Daoist Li Shao still alive?"

On that day, the emperor ordered him to leave the Demon Palace, taking only Li Shao with him.

When they returned, Li Shao was nowhere to be seen.

Everyone thought that Li Shao had died in the human world.

“He’s alive. He went back to the sect with my master to retrieve something.”

After hearing Li Shao's experiences, Chen Fan's wariness of Yun Yici decreased significantly.

He both envied Li Shao's ability to return to the human realm and regretted that Li Shao had already returned.

All of these people, whom the emperor appointed to high positions, entered into master-servant contracts with him.

The emperor was not afraid of them running away. Those who betrayed their master were guilty of breaking the contract and would die.

So no matter how far Li Shao runs, he will eventually come back.

Chen Fan sighed, feeling bitter but unwilling to say more to Yun Yici.

The emperor issued an edict to save their lives, but what he wanted in return was their freedom.

At first, they were deeply grateful for the emperor's decree that saved their lives, but as time went on, their dissatisfaction gradually accumulated.

In particular, the Demon Realm is a place where they have no way to cultivate or break through.

Those who have signed a contract and harbor thoughts of betraying their master will die.

Those who cultivate without signing a contract and secretly escape from the palace of the Emperor's decree will return to their original fate in this demon realm overrun by demons, and die without a burial place.

He couldn't believe that the Emperor, who had always regarded them as ants, would cherish a human female cultivator so much.

Chen Fan opened his mouth, wanting to remind Yun Yici not to take the imperial edict's sentiments seriously.

But as soon as he started reciting, sparks began to ignite deep within his consciousness.

Chen Fan immediately calmed down and chatted with Yun Yici for a few more minutes before the spark quietly died down.

If returning to the human realm cannot be guaranteed, then the Emperor's Palace is the safest place in the demon realm.

Having accepted the emperor's protection, they were obligated to provide the emperor with the desired rewards.

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The author says:

A lot has happened to me these past few days, and I've been emotionally unstable, so I've only been able to update with difficulty. I'll make up for it with a chapter tomorrow during the day. Sorry.