Her destiny stolen? The Divine Witch Ancestor has returned!

The scorching temperature made the world seem distorted.

A smell of burnt meat gradually filled the air.

Shen Qingqing covered her nose with disgust, and the entire Yin spirit shrank behind Wu Zhao.

It was so hot around her that she felt like she was being evaporated, but thankfully it was still cool around Wu Zhao.

The twisted marks under the sand struggled for a moment before collapsing.

"Master, what are these things? Are there really so many animals in the desert?"

Shen Qingqing asked curiously.

Wu Zhao twirled her fingers, and the flame extinguished at her fingertips.

Finally feeling less hot, Shen Qingqing approached the sand and poked at the sand that had sunk in.

The strong, acrid smell made her face scrunch up.

"Ugh, it stinks!"

Disdainfully shaking her hand, Shen Qingqing decisively floated back to Wu Zhao's side.

Wu Zhao: ...

How did she only just realize how stupid her ghostly servant was?

They dare to look at and touch anything; they may not be very skilled, but they're incredibly bold!

"That's formed from yin energy and curses, how dare you touch it?"

If the flames hadn't burned away all the evil energy, this foolish spirit would probably have been strangled by the yin energy.

"what!"

Shen Qingqing then realized what had happened and patted her chest in lingering fear.

She then gave a dry laugh and guiltily moved closer to Wu Zhao's side.

"Master, what should we do now...?"

"This place doesn't seem to be in China anymore."

How to do?

Of course, I'll find a way to get back!

Wu Zhao gave her a disgruntled look.

"Let's leave the desert first."

She had just sensed a faint fluctuation of energy nearby and guessed that someone was walking in the desert.

"Master, I'll go scout ahead for you! It's too hot here, Master, please wait for me under that tree over there."

Shen Qingqing pointed to a large tree nearby, which, although withered, could at least provide shade.

She bears Wu Zhao's mark, and Wu Zhao will sense her wherever she goes.

Go ahead, but be careful.

Wu Zhao nodded.

Although she is already a spirit, since the Nie family allowed her to come to this place, there's no guarantee they won't have some other plans.

She touched Shen Qingqing's genitals and imprinted a wisp of black flame inside.

"This flame can protect you; it will bring you back if you encounter danger."

Shen Qingqing felt a sharp burning sensation that almost made her scream.

But that feeling only lasted for a moment, as quick as her illusion.

Feeling the surging power within her body, she couldn't help but swallow.

"Yes, Master, I will be back soon."

Seeing her disappear in a flash, Wu Zhao slowly walked to the tree.

They used the tree trunk to block out the sun.

Perhaps it was because of the heat that she felt a little irritable.

I turned the ring on my hand, and a slight coolness emanated from it.

"Ok?"

Wu Zhao lowered his head and noticed a layer of frost on his fingers.

"I don't think I summoned you, Gurasha."

The icy coldness spread from Wu Zhao's fingertips, then melted into water droplets and slid off in the sweltering heat.

The drops fell onto the sand beneath their feet and quickly disappeared.

"My lord."

A soft yet chilling voice rang in Wu Zhao's ear, tinged with a hint of probing.

"I only noticed that you weren't quite used to the climate, so I took the liberty of making the decision..."

Wu Zhao pressed down hard on the gem.

"Really? It seems your strength has recovered quite well, even managing to resist the suppression of the Demon God Pillar and escape without being summoned?!"

"Gulasha, do you think I've been asleep for three thousand years and have gone stupid? If you don't tell the truth, I'll tie you to the Demon God Pillar and give you a good wash in the Underworld."

The demon god, suffering in silence, was extremely frustrated.

If the Heavenly Dao that created the Demon God Pillar couldn't bear to see her suffer, why would he risk being discovered to run away?

He's a demon god with an ice-cold attribute, and he really hates this climate!

"...It is the First Pillar, I didn't mean to hide it. As you know, that lord is always unpredictable and hard to fathom. Why don't you just ask him directly!"

The first pillar...?!

Thinking of that guy, a hint of confusion appeared in Wu Zhao's eyes.

The First Demon God who voluntarily sealed himself on the Demon God Pillar and has been missing for many years.

Wu Zhao pinched the bridge of his nose.

"In that case, let's get some ice."

“It’s so hot.”

Gurasha: Who exactly is this capricious person...?

……

China. The Nie family.

With a "bang," Gu Chen crushed the wine glass in his hand.

"Homeowner?"

Qingyao lowered his voice in surprise and stepped forward to hand Gu Chen a handkerchief.

"The Nie family is truly a surprise."

Wu Zhao's presence disappeared from the Nie family.

Although somewhat unexpected, Gu Chen quickly detected traces of some kind of teleportation array.

He just didn't expect that the formation would actually transfer Wu Zhao abroad!

He lowered his head, and a glint of gold flashed in his eyes.

"Protect her..."

He whispered something, but Qingyao, who was standing behind him, didn't hear it clearly.

"Master, Yue Jinsheng has arrived."

Noticing that his patriarch seemed to be lost in thought, Qingyao reminded him.

Gu Chen looked up, and Yue Jinsheng walked over with a glass of red wine in his hand.

"Gu Chen, you've finally come out after hiding in the villa for so long?"

Yue Jinsheng's expression was somewhat amused as he looked Gu Chen up and down.

He shrugged, seemingly with some regret.

"It's a real shame to see you so unharmed."

Qingyao stepped forward and glared at him with a warning look.

"you wanna die?!"

Yue Jinsheng clicked his tongue twice.

"Your dogs are still so obedient. I just wonder... can they protect you and the people around you?"

With a meaningful smile, Yue Jinsheng drank the wine in his glass.

His casually empty wine glass touched Gu Chen's chest.

The wine glass clinked against his tie buckle with a crisp sound.

"Yue Jinsheng, do you think that just because your family has given in, you'll have a say in the Gu family?"

Gu Chen stood still, looking at him with a cold expression.

Yue Jinsheng's smile froze.

"How...how did you know—"

Mingming's father told him that he had gotten his grandfather to agree, but only the father and son knew about this.

Even his mother didn't know!

How did Gu Chen find out?!

"The clown."

Obsidian stood aside silently, delivering the finishing blow, drawing blood in one strike.

"Gu Chen, don't be so smug. The Nie family invited me here to show they're ready to cooperate. They've already acknowledged my influence within the Gu family, so nothing you say will change that!"

It's so boring.

Gu Chen wiped the drop of alcohol off his hands.

I hope Zhaozhao can come back soon, otherwise he's all alone... I really don't want to deal with all this boring stuff.

Nie Qing failed to keep Ye Linyan, and his expression was somewhat unpleasant when he returned.

Seeing Gu Chen and Yue Jinsheng standing face to face, a hint of calculation appeared on his face.

Then he walked over with a smile.

"Patriarch Gu, Mr. Yue. I didn't expect the two of you to be able to talk for so long. I thought..."

Nie Qing was halfway through his sentence when a servant hurriedly walked in from outside.

After whispering something in Nie Qing's ear, Nie Qing's expression suddenly changed drastically.

"What did you say? The formation has been activated?!"

Gu Chen's eyes flickered.

Has it really been discovered?

You'd better be quick, Ye Linyan.