Chapter 2089: Return

White Jingting could no longer hold back. "Have you no shame!"

Black Jingting looked a bit confused. "If you like it, and I like it, and neither of us wants to give in, then why not each take a step back and enjoy it together? What's shameful about that?"

White Jingting was speechless. "Are you truly clueless or just pretending? How can something like this be shared?"

"Why can't it be shared?" Black Jingting grew agitated. "I've already compromised. If you keep pushing, don't blame me if I turn hostile."

White Jingting was equally furious. "This is my body! I'd like to see how you can turn hostile against me!"

"Isn't this my body too?" Black Jingting retorted, unwilling to yield an inch.

Seeing the two sisters arguing furiously, Zu An couldn't help but try to mediate. "Sisters, don't let this spoil your harmony."

At that moment, both women simultaneously looked at him. "Tell us, who should stay?"

Zu An was startled, never imagining he'd brought trouble upon himself. Watching the sisters, who clearly shared one body and one face, ask him the same question, he felt a bit disoriented. "Aren't you both the same?"

"Of course not!" the sisters exclaimed in unison.

The two women were surprised to hear the other say the exact same thing. They both let out a Humph, wanting to turn away, but one wanted to go left, the other right, so they remained in place.

Instead, they glared fiercely at Zu An, awaiting his answer.

Zu An hesitated repeatedly before finally whispering, "Only children make choices; adults want it all..."

Both women froze, then were overcome with shame and indignation. Even Black Jingting, who had initially wanted him to choose her, now wished he would choose only her. United in their anger, they pounced on Zu An, baring their teeth and claws, venting their frustration and fury.

Anger value from White Jingting: 444,444,444...Anger value from Black Jingting: 444,444,444...

Zu An screamed repeatedly, though it was unclear whether he was truly in pain or enjoying himself.

The next day, Zu An woke early and went out to a separate courtyard to train. After the battles of the previous days, he increasingly realized that there were far more powerful beings in the world outside, some even beyond his imagination. If he didn't maintain a sense of urgency, he might feel powerless again in similar situations.

And he didn't want to experience that again.

He performed a set of sword techniques in the courtyard and thoroughly circulated all his cultivation methods.

Midway through his training, he couldn't help but touch his lower back.

It was a bit sore.

What vexing little imps, no, two of them!

Just then, a cold sneer came from nearby. "Tsk tsk, I never thought the Regent King, with his iron-like constitution, could also end up with a sore back. It seems you must have enjoyed quite the night of pleasure."

Zu An turned to see the Little Demon Empress standing not far away, dressed in white fur, a cold sneer on her face. Her expression felt colder than ice.

Anger value from the Little Demon Empress: 745,745,745...

Sensing her uncontrollable rage, Zu An quickly reacted, explaining, "Where did your mind go? This is an injury left over from my battle with the Lord of Slaughter..."

As expected, upon hearing it was a battle injury, the Little Demon Empress forgot all about her anger and rushed to his side. "How do you feel now? Should I call a military doctor to examine you?"

"I'm fine, just a bit of pain. It'll heal in a few days," Zu An said, touched by her worried expression.

"Your body is clearly so strong, with such powerful recovery, yet it still hurts. It might be a hidden injury. It's safer to have a doctor check it," the Little Demon Empress said anxiously.

Zu An shook his head. "At our cultivation level, we understand our bodies far better than most doctors. Don't worry, it's really nothing serious."

Hearing him say this, the Little Demon Empress finally breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good then."

Then she continued with a smile, "Why are you out training so early? Leaving that little sister alone in the room, you really don't know how to cherish beautiful women."

Though she was smiling, the occasional glint of coldness in her eyes betrayed her true feelings.

"Little sister?" Zu An's expression was peculiar. "Her age is probably far greater than yours."

"How is that possible?" The Little Demon Empress was startled, her attention successfully diverted.

"She is not human. She has existed between heaven and earth for at least ten thousand years. Calling her 'great-grandmother' wouldn't even be enough." Zu An roughly explained Jingting's origins, of course, omitting certain things he shouldn't reveal.

He did this mainly to prevent the Little Demon Empress from acting rashly out of jealousy and provoking Jingting.

White Jingting was one thing; while her temper could be off-putting, Black Jingting was once a notorious Ghost King, one who killed without batting an eye. If she were truly angered and resorted to violence, it would be disastrous.

After listening, the Little Demon Empress was indeed shocked, opening her mouth several times before finally exhaling. "So you like older women..."

Zu An was bewildered. "???"

This woman's thought process was quite something. Was that the main point?

However, it did have an effect. Hearing that the other party was a "great-grandmother" level figure over ten thousand years old, the Little Demon Empress's jealousy suddenly subsided significantly. "Hmm, that young aunt... *cough*... that senior has maintained her condition very well. I must find an opportunity to ask her how she manages her appearance."

Zu An was speechless.

Jingting's methods probably aren't suitable for you.

The army then continued its journey. The Second Prince's forces were still unaccounted for, and they urgently needed to return to Tieyuan City to rendezvous with the Peacock Ming King and rest.

Along the way, Zu An and the Little Demon Empress rode their respective exotic beasts side by side, while the many high-ranking demon race officials, led by Hu Qianxiao, watched in astonishment. This was because Jingting was now nestled in Zu An's arms like a kitten, looking extremely intimate.

They couldn't help but glance at the Little Demon Empress, but saw no trace of jealousy or anger on her face.

How was this possible?

They knew the Little Demon Empress's temperament all too well. Though she might appear to be smiling on the surface, she was ruthlessly cunning and always carried a murderous intent beneath.

Yet, her current demeanor showed no sign of resentment whatsoever.

Moreover, that young woman could repair the seal of the extraterrestrial demons, making her undoubtedly a top-tier figure.

But these two women both appeared completely unbothered, as if they were harmoniously coexisting.

Everyone immediately felt a sense of awe. This Regent King was truly unfathomable; he could manage even this?

Their own few concubines, who had nothing but good looks, had already turned their households into battlegrounds.

It was a pity they hadn't taken the opportunity to ask the Regent King for advice when they got him drunk last night.

Meanwhile, Zu An and the Little Demon Empress were discussing the next steps for dealing with the demons.

"We don't need to worry about the demons who have already infiltrated. Now that their source here is sealed, we can slowly eliminate them. My concern is the Second Prince; I worry he might exploit the outside world's ignorance of his rebellion to cause immense chaos," the Little Demon Empress said with a worried expression.

"Could there be problems in Tieyuan City?" Zu An asked gravely. That was the logistical base for fighting the demon race. If something went wrong there, even they might not be able to leave this place smoothly.

"Probably not. The Peacock Ming King is incredibly meticulous, and with Princess Nanwu's resourcefulness, the Second Prince won't be able to deceive them," the Little Demon Empress replied after a moment's thought.

Zu An breathed a sigh of relief. Yu Yanluo and the others had retreated to Tieyuan at that time, so if the Little Demon Empress judged Tieyuan City to be safe, there was nothing to worry about.

"What if he suddenly returns to the Royal Court and dethrones the young emperor?" Zu An suddenly asked.

"That's precisely what I'm worried about," the Little Demon Empress bit her lip. The Second Prince was also a prince and held greater prestige. If he were to seize the Royal Court, it could instantly change the political landscape. More crucially, her son was in the Royal Court.

"Don't worry," Zu An comforted her. "I heard from the Peacock Ming King that due to the demon invasion, the routes are under strict戒严, making it difficult for the Second Prince to lead forces directly to the Royal Court."

The Little Demon Empress finally relaxed slightly. "I hope so."

Both of them had their own concerns, so they led the large army back without stopping.

Fortunately, those who accompanied the Little Demon Empress on this expedition were the elite of the elite, and their speed was considerable.

After several days of travel, the group finally returned to Tieyuan City.

Initially, the people of Tieyuan City, seeing a large army suddenly appear, blew their horns, and soldiers appeared on the city walls, looking nervous.

Until someone excitedly shouted, "It's the Little Demon Empress and the Regent King!"

The entire city erupted in cheers. Yu Yanluo and the Peacock Ming King, father and daughter, had already rushed out of the city. Yu Yanluo, in particular, had been anxious for days. Upon hearing the news of Zu An's safe return, she was ecstatic, unable to maintain her usual calm and composed demeanor, and quickly ran out.

However, she encountered the same dilemma the Little Demon Empress had faced earlier: she saw a beautiful woman intimately nestled in Zu An's arms, and her steps faltered.