Late at night, Eternal Night Sovereign City
The grand ceremony welcoming the Demon Sovereign and the Demon Realm Consort had successfully concluded, yet the city remained immersed in the joy of the Demon Sovereign's return and the sudden acquisition of a Demon Realm Consort and a Little Princess.
Fireworks bloomed brilliantly against the night sky, their dazzling red trails streaking across the heavens like meteors.
The city was ablaze with light, its streets and alleys filled with laughter and revelry.
This day could truly be called the Demon Realm's most celebratory festival.
Within the Demon Palace, music and dance flowed without end.
The banquet hall was full to capacity, with guests clinking cups and toasting each other in a lively atmosphere.
Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying sat together on the dais.
Luo Hongye stood between them. Due to her diminutive stature, even standing on tiptoe, only half her head appeared above the table. Her tiny hands couldn't even reach the food...
"Mmm... Daddy..."
Luo Hongye tried hopping up and down but still couldn't reach the food. Her lower lip pouted in frustration as she turned to look at Ning Yechen with a pitiful expression.
Ning Yechen smiled indulgently, scooped her up, and settled her on his lap. He then picked up a piece of food and offered it to her.
The assembled crowd in the hall couldn't help but display expressions of warmth and admiration.
*The Demon Lord truly dotes on the Little Princess...*
*We've never seen him show such tenderness to us...*
The Night Sky God, holding his wine cup, descended from the banquet table to the platform below. He knelt on one knee, his face solemn and respectful, and addressed Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying:
"Welcome back to the Demon Realm, Demon Lord and Madam!"
"Madam, please feel free to issue any commands you wish in the Demon Realm!"
"The Night Clan of Eternal Night Sovereign City stands ready to serve you at any time!"
Among the thirteen Demon Gods seated at the table, the Night Sky God was the most diligent and devoted to his duties.
His words at that moment effectively represented the Night Clan's pledge of loyalty to Luo Ruying.
Luo Ruying, having once been the Empress of the Immortal Realm, had attended countless banquets and gatherings. She immediately understood the Night Sky God's meaning.
With a light smile, she raised her wine cup and playfully replied, "Then I'll have to trouble you with that in the future."
"Little Night loves your cooking. Perhaps you'll need to prepare some delicious meals for her someday."
Hearing this, the Night Sky God's expression stiffened. Without a word, he removed his Demon Armor, tied on the barbecue stall apron he wore during his time in the mortal realm, and solemnly declared, "As long as the Little Princess needs me, I'm ready at any moment!"
The crowd stared at him in stunned silence.
Those who had visited the mortal realm, like Mad Prisoner, were relatively unfazed. They knew the Night Sky God's disguise in the mortal realm involved managing the barbecue stall...
But those who remained in the Demon Realm were utterly bewildered.
One demon was so startled he sprayed wine from his mouth.
*How could the Demon Realm's foremost Demon God, the Night Sky God, be wearing an apron?*
*This is utterly incongruous!*
Luo Ruying hadn't expected her casual joke to be taken so seriously by the Night Sky God.
It was only when Luo Hongye saw Night Sky God in his apron that she recognized him. Her little finger pointed at him, and she called out in her sweet, childish voice:
"Ah~ Mr. Barbecue Man~!"
Night Sky God bowed slightly with a proud and dignified air.
"That is indeed I, Little Princess~"
The crowd: "..."
The crowd was speechless once again.
Though they didn't understand Night Sky God's antics, seeing how much the Little Princess seemed to like him made them green with envy, nearly grinding their molars to dust.
*If only I had been chosen by the Left Protector to go to the human realm back then...*
After Night Sky God stepped down, another man with dazzling golden hair and a carefree, roguish demeanor rose and walked to the center of the hall.
"A pleasure to meet you, esteemed and beautiful Madam~"
"And you, charming and lovely Little Princess~"
"I am the second-ranked Demon God of the Demon Realm, known as Lord Void~"
Lord Void swept back a lock of golden hair from his forehead and bowed elegantly to Luo Ruying and Luo Hongye.
He thrust his palm into the void, and in the next moment, a resplendent flower materialized from the air before Luo Ruying...
Luo Ruying was greatly astonished.
Lord Void was clearly still standing below the platform, yet his hand had reached out through two connected voids to extend the flower before her!
This was the first time she had witnessed such precise manipulation of two distinct voids. "Thank you..."
Moved by Lord Void's kind gesture, Luo Ruying prepared to accept the flower.
But Ning Yechen was quicker. He snatched the flower, crushed it in his hand, and fixed Lord Void with a cold, piercing gaze.
"Lord Void, this Sovereign will accept the flower on behalf of my wife!"
Luo Ruying looked at Ning Yechen beside her, his face scowling. A faint smile tugged at her lips.
*He doesn't want me to accept flowers from others...?*
*Really, how can the mighty Demon Sovereign be so petty...?*
Under Ning Yechen's icy stare, Lord Void's face twisted into a savage grin.
*This is exactly the Demon Sovereign I admire!*
His demeanor shifted from casual warmth to fervent excitement. He extended his hand toward Ning Yechen and pleaded,
"Demon Lord, it's been too long!"
"I've missed you so much!!"
"Would you grant me the honor of a truly exhilarating battle?"
That was his true purpose!
Giving flowers to Luo Ruying was not only a sign of loyalty, but also a way to provoke Ning Yechen!
"Here we go again..."
"That fool Lord Void is at it again, foolishly challenging the Demon Lord..."
"How many times has this been now?"
"Who knows? I've lost count..."
The crowd shook their heads in unison and returned to their drinks.
They were long accustomed to such displays.
Ever since Lord Void was defeated by Ning Yechen and willingly submitted to his command, he had become Ning Yechen's ardent admirer.
Of course, this "admiration" wasn't the romantic kind.
Rather, it was a relentless pursuit to keep pace with Ning Yechen, constantly challenging him to temper himself and grow stronger.
Whenever he had nothing better to do, he would challenge Ning Yechen.
To this day, he had lost every single time, each defeat more humiliating than the last.
Sometimes, Ning Yechen couldn't help but wonder...
*Does this guy Lord Void have a masochistic streak like Soul Charm?*
*He knows he can't win, yet he insists on throwing himself into danger.*
Night Sky God frowned, stood up, and snapped at Lord Void:
"Lord Void! Today marks the return of the Demon Lord and his Madam to the Demon Realm. Show some respect!"
"If you want to fight, I'll gladly join you!"
Lord Void completely ignored Night Sky God's reprimand, his eyes fixed solely on Ning Yechen.
Yue Qingyou stepped forward, about to speak, but Ning Yechen raised a hand to stop her.
"Since Lord Void is so eager to play, this Sovereign will indulge him~"
Hearing Ning Yechen's agreement, Lord Void's expression twisted into a ferocious grin. His arm slashed through the air like a blade, tearing open a rift in space.
"Demon Sovereign, come~!"
Lord Void leaped into the void rift and vanished.
"My dear, wait here a moment."
"Your husband needs to stretch his bones. I'll be back soon~!"
Ning Yechen left Luo Ruying with these words, then slowly rose to his feet. With a single hand, he tore open another void rift and stepped through.
*Three days without a fight, and they'll start tearing down the roof!*
*To rule the Demon Realm, you have to beat them into submission now and then!*
This was Ning Yechen's hard-won experience since becoming the Demon Sovereign.
Luo Ruying stared at Ning Yechen's departure in bewildered shock.
Yue Qingyou stepped forward to explain:
"Don't worry, Madam."
"This is quite common in the Demon Realm."
"Is that so...?"
"Then I can rest easy..."
Luo Ruying gave an awkward laugh.
She didn't know why she felt reassured...
Perhaps it was just a matter of adapting to local customs...
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