Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 36

Chapter 36: Vacation plans

King Yao’s daughter, her face still flushed from her earlier encounter with Xiang Yu, listened intently. Her curiosity was piqued, and she found herself even more intrigued by the enigmatic ruler.

King Yao’s plan having backfired couldn’t believe this vile demon king had no skeletons in his closet. For instance, the twins. At a glance, one could tell that they were human teens cultivating the demonic path. It wasn’t new that demons kidnapped human children. If not to eat them, it was to enslave them. How could someone who kept teen girls by his side be a good person?

"What about the twins? I’ve heard they are close to him," he asked expecting the worst. _{freewebnøvel.com}

The second maid servant’s expression softened. "The twins, young Miss Lian and Mei are like daughters to King Xiang. He rescued them in the past, and they have been under his protection ever since." King Yao’s daughter felt a pang of admiration for Xiang Yu. Despite his fearsome reputation, there was a side to him that cared for the innocent. She wondered what other secrets the northern demon realm king held.

As the group settled into the courtyard, the maidservants excused themselves, leaving King Yao and his daughter to ponder their next move. The night was still, the stars twinkling above. The northern realm had been known for its grim, foul-smelling air, but what they witnessed today was different.

The blood-covered streets were spotless, and the dilapidated homes hanging by crumbling piles of bricks were now rebuilt with unique architecture. Even the villages next to the northern realm were flourishing with never been seen before trade between humans and demons. It was no wonder his daughter admired this young demon king.

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Xiang Yu sat at his dinner table, his gaze drifting over the artificial lake he had created a few years ago. The red moon reflected on the water’s surface, casting an ethereal glow that made the atmosphere almost otherworldly. Despite the serene beauty around him, the food on his plate tasted like ash. After he took over the northern demon realm he discovered that their tastes didn’t match his palate. He had the palace chef learn from the human realm but the food still wasn’t as good.

Lian and Mei excitedly chattered about the gifts brought by Demon King Yao and what they wanted to keep. Their voices were animated, filled with youthful enthusiasm, but Xiang Yu found himself detached from their conversation. He was more relaxed than before. Looking at him now one wouldn’t think he was the same person wreaking havoc in the grand hall earlier.