Section 5

Hearing his resolute tone, the Crown Prince's expression darkened, and he chose to remain silent. "I do not share his intentions; I simply do not have an affinity for divination, nor am I someone who communicates with spirits. If the Crown Prince has any doubts, I kindly suggest seeking other means."

"Who is making such a mournful face?" Shen Li said, "It is merely a foreseen reflection of the character of that crown prince. A master raises subordinates in their own image; with two groups of people arriving so arrogantly and disrespectfully, do you think the master could be any better?"

It is and it is not; this mess was created by me, you merely made it larger.

Shen Li threw down his sword, ignoring him completely. With a ghostly agility, she darted to the corner where the water vat was located, scooped up a ladle of water, and with a flick of her arm, splashed it out. The cold water flew like an arrow, hitting the Crown Prince and forcefully knocking him off his chair, causing him to roll in the mud in a disheveled state: "Ah, oh..." The Crown Prince was drenched, his hair sticking messily to his face.

Shen Li's actions were completed in an instant, and for a moment, no one else in the courtyard stepped forward to make her stop. It was as if they were all stunned by her.

"Young master, do not fail to recognize the situation." The crown prince glanced around and said, "Today, it would be an easy task for me to flatten your little courtyard."

"... could you pass me that cloth? The jar is too hot, I can't pick it up." Xingyun seemed to say something, but Shen Li only caught the last few words in her daze. Her mind was still in a somewhat confused state due to the fluttering emotions. Noticing that Xingyun was about to turn to look at her, Shen Li immediately averted her gaze and reached out to grab the medicine jar. Before Xingyun could stop her, she had already grasped the scalding jar and poured all the medicine into the basin.

The Crown Prince sat down on the stone chair and said, "It is indeed not easy to meet the young master."

"If you were not here, I naturally would not be so reckless." Xing Yun said while stirring the potion in the jar, "But you are here, aren't you?" He spoke naturally, causing Shen Li to pause slightly, yet he did not glance at Shen Li even once, continuing to smile, "You are much more reckless than I am, making me seem so easygoing. Just that fierce aura of yours is enough to command admiration. Quite impressive."

The Crown Prince glanced up and down at Shen Li at the entrance before shifting his body to walk into the courtyard. His attendant behind him wanted to follow, but Shen Li raised a hand and said, "There is only one teacup on the table, only one person is invited." A guard in blue immediately placed his hand on the hilt of his sword, but the round-faced Crown Prince waved his hand and said, "Wait outside."

Shen Li glanced from the kitchen into the courtyard and saw a guard in green suddenly appear from nowhere, pressing a sharp sword against Xing Yun's neck. The crown prince, filled with rage, smashed a pot of hot tea onto Xing Yun. As Xing Yun tried to evade, he was restrained by someone behind him, and the hot water instantly drenched him from head to toe

Shen Li let out a sigh, sat down on the stone bench, fell silent for a while, turned her head, and asked in a vague manner: "Today, by doing this, did I make things worse... have I caused you trouble?"

Looking at the red mark burned onto his face and his slightly pale lips, Shen Li suddenly felt a lump in her heart, unsure of what to say. Indeed, he was just an ordinary person; even water at this temperature could scald him. Once someone trained in martial arts restrained him, he would be utterly powerless. The ability to know fate made him seem omnipotent, but without that power, he was merely flesh and blood, so easily susceptible to death. Indeed, he was just an ordinary person; even water at this temperature could scald him. Once someone trained in martial arts restrained him, he would be utterly powerless. The ability to know fate made him seem omnipotent, but without that power, he was merely flesh and blood, so easily susceptible to death.

Once again speaking in such an enigmatic manner, Shen Li curled her lips in disdain; she could no longer discern whether this person was powerful or weak.

Ha. The Crown Prince sneered, "You merely wish to elevate your own status. Very well, if you can discern my thoughts, I will grant you wealth, nobility, and high official rank. After I ascend the throne, it would not be impossible to appoint you as the National Master."

handsome

Xingyun smiled and said to her: "To summarize, I can say this: he wanted me to be his person, but I refused. He threatened to flatten this place, and I laughed at him, saying he could only sit here flat. He was angry that I laughed at his figure, so he made a move, and then you hit him back. " Xingyun shook his head helplessly, "It seems that commenting on someone's figure is indeed a great taboo."

Xing Yun was momentarily taken aback, standing still beside her. After observing Shen Li fiddling with the medicine jar for a while, she turned to him and asked: "How do you make the ointment..."

Xingyun smiled as she took a sip of tea, remaining silent

Shen Li asked, "Did you not say that you dislike divination and fortune-telling to predict the future?"

Shen Li stepped forward with great strides, grabbing the crown prince by the collar and pulling him up from the ground, staring into his phoenix eyes and saying: "Get lost, or die?" A fierce aura surged around her, and her eyes faintly emitted a terrifying red glow in the darkness

The smile at the corner of his lips suddenly faded slightly: "This person is both stubborn and arrogant, and he often hopes for the early demise of his father and brothers. If the country were to be entrusted to such a person, I fear the world would be in turmoil." He looked up at the stars in the sky, gazed for a while, and then said, "It seems the world is about to change hands."

Unable to assist, Shen Li could only stand by and quietly watch Xing Yun prepare the medicine. It was a rare moment of tranquility spent with him. After observing for a long time, just as the medicine was about to be ready, Shen Li suddenly said: "What would you do if I were not here today? Clearly unable to withstand a blow, yet still pretending to be capable of anything."

Shen Li gritted her teeth and said, "You are quite the master at making others do your bidding." After a pause, she seemed to realize and raised her voice, "Why should I help you!" Whether it was the Crown Prince or fetching water, those were his affairs; why was she now involved in them? What she should be considering now was clearly just the matter of 'when to leave this place'.

Shen Li grew up in the Demon Realm, a place that values martial prowess. Whether one is an official or a commoner, people there are straightforward and forthright, and she is no exception. She is most annoyed by others speaking in formalities and dislikes seeing people being overly polite. Shen Li then dives into the kitchen, searching everywhere in pots and bowls for something to eat

"Shen Li, please fetch me some water; I need to prepare the medicinal ointment. If I do not treat this properly, I may end up disfigured."

Xingyun brewed a pot of tea and placed it on the stone table in the courtyard. Looking at the neatly cleaned yard, he felt quite satisfied. Outside, the sound of heavy footsteps was slowly approaching. Shen Li stood at the entrance of the courtyard with her arms crossed, her expression displeased. Xingyun smiled at her and said, "After all, you are about to meet a prince of the realm, why do you have such a mournful face"

Xingyun stared blankly, seeing Shen Li hiding her hands behind her back like a child. Xingyun sighed, "After all, you are a young lady; do you really think of yourself as a man..." He gently pulled out Shen Li's hand that was hidden behind her back and, using the light, examined it carefully. The palm and fingertips were slightly red and swollen, but if it were an ordinary person, that hand would likely have been severely burned. He said, "Men are not meant to be treated this way... Once I prepare the ointment for the burn, we can apply it together." He examined it carefully again, noting the redness and swelling of the palm and fingertips, but if it were an ordinary person, that hand would likely have been severely burned. He said, "Men are not meant to be treated this way... Once I prepare the ointment for the burn, we can apply it together."

I have heard that you are able to communicate with spirits and foresee the future. My heart is filled with curiosity, so I have come to see for myself. I wish to seek a divination, but I do not know if you will provide it or not

A lavish sedan chair came to a stop in front of the door, its broad frame nearly filling the narrow alley. A figure dressed in red silk and yellow satin slowly descended from the chair. Shen Li squinted to observe him, noting his pair of phoenix eyes and cherry-red lips, but what was up with that figure that was almost round like a ball?

After a tumult of chaos, the small courtyard returned to silence. Shen Li closed the door with annoyance, only to see Xing Yun covering her face with a damp garment that had cooled down, then gazing at the wet ground of the courtyard with a sigh. Shen Li felt an inexplicable anger rise within her: "Are you foolish? You usually seem profound and inscrutable, yet in front of others, you only appear to be a victim of bullying"

Xingyun looked at the fuming Shen Li and smiled gently: "I am not as formidable as you, nor am I as impressive as you think." He is merely a mortal, unable to escape the cycle of birth, aging, illness, and death, and cannot detach himself from the mundane world.

The prince scrambled into the sedan chair, shouting: "Go! Hurry up and go! You bunch of useless people!"

It is still easier than meeting the Crown Prince

Shen Li raised her eyebrows, appearing quite magnanimous.

Never has a man praised Shen Li so directly. The fierce aura she exudes when she is angry sometimes even leaves the Demon Lord feeling helpless. Who would dare to compliment someone like her

Although she fights with great enthusiasm... the fact that the Azure King can realize after causing trouble and understand that he has created a problem, if this were to be reported back to the Demon Realm, it would surely astonish many people again

Shen Li heard a muffled grunt from Xing Yun, indicating that she was severely burned. Her pupils constricted, and a surge of wicked anger ignited within her. Just as she was about to step outside, two other Qingyi guards appeared before Shen Li, drawing their swords. Shen Li let out a cold laugh, kicked one of them away, sending him flying and crashing into the Qingyi guard behind Xing Yun, causing both to tumble into a heap. The guard blocking Shen Li's path, seeing this, lunged forward with his sword. However, Shen Li reached out and grasped the blade directly, tightening her palm. The steel sword was gently crumpled in her grip, as if it were made of paper. The Qingyi guards gasped in horror.

Shen Li grabbed his collar and dragged him to the door, opened the courtyard gate, and threw him outside. The precious crown prince was immediately caught by the crowd, and some guards drew their swords. Shen Li let out a cold laugh and fixed her gaze on the crown prince, saying: "It seems you all wish to die here"

This is not divination. When it comes to the fate of the nation, even if I wanted to predict, I would not be able to discern anything. " As Xingyun rose and returned to the house, his voice echoed from afar, "His character is evident, as for the future... it can be allowed to develop gradually in that direction.

So... where does he get the confidence to live so calmly?

Shen Li stared blankly at Xing Yun's smiling profile; although there were still traces of redness on his face from the burn, it did not detract from his appearance, nor did it diminish his ability to stir Shen Li's heartstrings

The main door was closed, and it seemed that only Xing Yun, Shen Li, and the Crown Prince were present in the courtyard. However, all three of them were aware that during today's "arrangement," this room had already acquired far too many hidden places for people to conceal themselves.

Xingyun smiled softly and said, "Let me handle it."

It was not until she put down the medicine jar that Shen Li realized her palm was slightly burning. She blinked a couple of times and rubbed her palm against her body a few times, saying, "There, the medicine is ready."

Suddenly, two muffled coughs came from the kitchen, and Shen Li's angry expression softened slightly. With a sigh, she obediently walked to the water tank, filled a bucket of water, and carried it to the kitchen: "Go back and lie down by yourself." Shen Li squeezed Xing Yun away from the stove, saying, "I'll handle it."

Do not occupy

Xingyun took a sip of tea, and after pondering something, chuckled softly: "The Crown Prince has gone to such great lengths to come here, merely to find out when he can ascend the throne. However, the Emperor's lifespan is tied to the fate of the nation; it is not that I am unwilling to calculate, but rather that it is indeed impossible to determine. As for the Crown Prince's intention to pacify this place today, I find it quite difficult. However, if you wish to settle this place, there is still a possibility."

Shen Li asked curiously, "What exactly did you say to him?"

"Great... bold demon..." The prince was so frightened that his whole body trembled. He feigned calmness as he uttered these four words, but upon seeing the increasing redness in Shen Li's eyes, he immediately said, "Let's go, let's go!"

You deserve to have a sharp tongue

The Crown Prince's expression changed dramatically, as he slammed his hand on the table and shouted: "What audacity!"

Xingyun shook his head: "I will not go."