Zhou Hong's scalp tingled.
"What is the City Lord's strength?" Zhou Hong asked, though he could guess. The Black Orchid Great Demon King, hearing the City Lord's fury, had rushed to help him, clearly indicating he was far superior to Hei Xiao Lu's father.
"He is a third-rank Demon King. My father is only a first-rank Demon King. Most importantly, he is the City Lord now, with a status in the Demon Immortal Kingdom that my father cannot compare to. If my father finds out you are the murderer of the City Lord's daughter, don't doubt it, he will definitely expose you."
"Then what should I do? The city is sealed, no one can enter or leave. I can't leave. So after much thought, returning to your side seemed safer."
"Alas, alas, don't think about it too much for now. You can stay here under the identity of Xiao Cui. I hope you can overcome this disaster."
"Okay," Zhou Hong nodded, feeling incredibly unlucky. He had only been in the Demon Realm for a few days and had already offended such a formidable enemy.
Thus, Zhou Hong temporarily stayed in Hei Xiao Lu's courtyard.
Hei Xiao Lu didn't assign Zhou Hong any tasks. However, at night, Zhou Hong would often sneak into Hei Xiao Lu's room, and within ten minutes, strange sounds would emanate from Hei Xiao Lu's room.
These were all trivial matters.
In the blink of an eye, ten days passed.
Zhou Hong remained in Hei Xiao Lu's courtyard, not going anywhere. Sudan Fiction Network.
However, Hei Xiao Lu returned from outside, holding a portrait in her hand, and handed it to Zhou Hong.
"What portrait?" Zhou Hong asked, opening it in confusion.
When Zhou Hong saw the person in the portrait, he was stunned. The person depicted in the portrait bore a striking resemblance to him, about eighty to ninety percent similar.
"Is that me?" Zhou Hong asked, confused.
"Whether it is you or not, I am not sure. This is what the City Lord has most recently investigated. This is the culprit closely related to the death of his daughter. There are also four other culprits." Hei Xiao Lu produced four more portraits. The people in these four portraits were none other than the four young men Zhou Hong had already dealt with.
"These people were all brought into the City Lord's daughter's home under the pretense of recruitment. Afterward, the old steward of the City Lord's mansion disappeared, the City Lord's daughter died, and even her body couldn't be found. These individuals are the prime suspects. They are now being hunted throughout the city, being compared one by one. I don't know if they will find their way here," Hei Xiao Lu said with concern.
"I am living as Xiao Cui now. Even if they find their way here, they might not recognize me."
"That's not certain. You know the art of disguise, and ordinary people won't see through it. But if it's a powerful person, could they see through it? Moreover, when the City Lord issued the wanted posters, he specifically ordered that people in disguise be thoroughly investigated. And each investigation team carries a second-rank Demon Mirror that can reveal true appearances. Will your disguise be exposed before such a Demon Mirror? Who can guarantee that?"
Zhou Hong was also frustrated at this moment.
Just then, a man's voice suddenly called out from outside: "Lu Lu, what are you doing?"
Upon hearing the voice, Hei Xiao Lu's expression changed. It was her father, the Black Orchid Great Demon King.
"Father, why are you here? I'm changing clothes," Hei Xiao Lu said quickly. As the Black Orchid Great Demon King was about to enter, he stopped upon hearing his daughter say she was changing clothes, and stood outside the door without entering.
"It's nothing, I just came to see you. It's been a while since you came to find me."
"Father, I was just planning to come find you tonight."
"I have something to ask you as well," the Black Orchid Great Demon King said.
"Wait a moment."
Hei Xiao Lu gave Zhou Hong a look, signaling him to exit through the window.
However, before Zhou Hong could even climb to the window, the Great Demon King outside said, "Is there something improper that requires climbing out the window? Lu Lu, I don't think you're changing clothes."
"Father," Hei Xiao Lu was speechless.
The next second, the Black Orchid Great Demon King walked in from outside. Zhou Hong couldn't leave and could only stand in the room, trembling with fear.
As the Black Orchid Great Demon King entered the room, his eyes immediately fixed on Zhou Hong, as if he were scrutinizing him from head to toe.
Zhou Hong's heart grew cold. If he saw through his disguise and revealed his true face, it would be over.
"Father, what is it that you came to see me about so suddenly?" Hei Xiao Lu asked nervously.
"Lu Lu, tell me honestly, what have you been hiding from me?"
"Ah, Father, I don't know what you're talking about," Hei Xiao Lu was also very nervous at this moment.
"Hmph, I've already heard that you don't like men and prefer women. And you've gotten involved with a maid in your courtyard, haven't you?" the Black Orchid Great Demon King asked.
"Ah, Father, I...!" Hei Xiao Lu seemed relieved. She thought he had discovered Zhou Hong was a man disguised as a woman, but it was about this matter.
"You want to ask me how I found out, right? These past few days, I've been at the City Lord's mansion helping him find the murderer of his daughter. I spoke a few words with the City Lord's son, Lu Dong Yang. He told me."
"Father, I'm sorry for disappointing you."
"It's good that you know your mistake. Now, in front of me, kill this maid of yours," the Black Orchid Great Demon King commanded.
"Ah," Hei Xiao Lu was stunned. Her father was asking her to kill Zhou Hong.
"What? You're reluctant? If you don't act, then I will."
"Father, can you spare her life? I'll just sever ties with her," Hei Xiao Lu pleaded, crying.
"This slut of a maid must die," the Black Orchid Great Demon King said, his eyes fixed on Zhou Hong. He hadn't noticed that Zhou Hong was a man disguised as a woman, which surprised Zhou Hong. But what did it matter? He was about to be killed anyway.
Hei Xiao Lu's face was filled with pain. She wanted to reveal Zhou Hong's male identity, so her father wouldn't think they were lesbians. However, if she revealed it, Zhou Hong would die even faster. The entire city knew who the murderer of the City Lord's daughter was, and her father would undoubtedly take Zhou Hong directly to the City Lord's mansion.
"Hurry up and do it," the Black Orchid Great Demon King urged.
Zhou Hong was also very nervous, wondering if he would die here today.
"Father, I was wrong. Please don't kill her. I'll chase her out right now, okay?" Hei Xiao Lu rushed forward and hugged her father's leg, pleading. However, the more she pleaded, the stronger the Black Orchid Great Demon King's desire to kill Zhou Hong became. This made him feel more disgusted. The thought of Lu Dong Yang telling him that Hei Xiao Lu and the maid Xiao Cui had done all sorts of things naked sent shivers down his spine. He never expected his tenth daughter to have such preferences.