"I don't like being rejected. In other words," Ouyang Ye said with his hand behind his back, turning serious, "any demon I reject will not have a good outcome. You decide for yourselves." After speaking, he turned his back.
Gu Yan glanced at Ouyang Ye's retreating figure, not daring to speak.
These demons... after hearing Ouyang Ye's words, no longer dared to say anything?
Just like that, an abrupt silence fell upon the place.
Ouyang Ye tilted his head slightly, "Demons favored by me, Ouyang Ye, are all excellent demons. If you disagree," he spread his hand, conjuring a ball of red light, "then I can only take action."
"What are you going to do?" the fourth demon exclaimed in shock.
"Anyone who has seen me, Ouyang Ye, has essentially learned my secret," Ouyang Ye knew these demons were all the type to push their luck and only fear strength. Since they didn't listen to gentleness, he had no choice but to be firm. "Therefore, you all must die." With that, he spun around abruptly and hurled the beam of red light in his hand towards the fourth demon.
The next second, the fourth demon was struck down.
The other demons, witnessing this scene, wore expressions of terror.
The next second, the fourth demon struggled a few times on the ground before transforming into a pool of wastewater and evaporating.
"I wonder if you like this outcome," Ouyang Ye said, still with a smile on his face.
After a moment of silence, the demons who had intended to reject Ouyang Ye, seeing him commit such a brutal act, began to chuckle. Then, the first demon changed its mind, "I will follow you."
"And you?" Ouyang Ye deliberately swept his gaze over the remaining demons.
The second demon, fearing the same fate as the fourth, quickly said, "I have subordinates too. I want to bring them along to pledge allegiance to you."
Listening to their words, Ouyang Ye smiled.
The rest of the demons agreed as well. Not only that, but they all decided to bring their own subordinates to pledge allegiance together.
Gu Yan watched them, one by one, being intimidated by Ouyang Ye's aura, and then smiled again.
In contrast, after they agreed, Ouyang Ye’s expression turned grim once more.
Seeing this, they were all scared again.
The first demon, its voice trembling, asked, "What is wrong?"
"There is one more thing. After you return, remember to spread the news in the demon realm about my marriage to Mu Anxiao. I like a lively atmosphere," Ouyang Ye said calmly.
Upon hearing this, they all agreed with smiles.
"Alright, Gu Yan, make arrangements for them. I'll be going now." Ouyang Ye said, turning towards the dilapidated hut.
Inside the dilapidated hut, Mu Anxiao lowered her hand and looked at the souls opposite her, who met the same fate as Gu Tie, and whispered, "I did my best." With that, as their bodies scattered with the wind, she turned to look at Feng Qishi, whose face was etched with gloom.
The souls remained silent, one by one beginning to bid themselves farewell.
Feng Qishi stared blankly at Mu Anxiao and whispered, "Silly Mu, this is all my fault."
"What's your fault?" Mu Anxiao didn't understand Feng Qishi's meaning, but his state piqued her curiosity. "Feng Qishi, what's wrong with you?" she said, walking towards him.
Feng Qishi lowered his head to look at Mu Anxiao and said faintly, "It was me who pushed you into the abyss. Because of me, Ouyang Ye found you. You..."
"What nonsense are you talking about? What does this have to do with you?" Mu Anxiao had chosen to compromise precisely to help Feng Qishi regain his confidence. Who knew that in the blink of an eye, he would start doubting himself? Seeing him like this, she became annoyed.
"You followed Ouyang Ye..."
"Don't say anymore," Mu Anxiao said, snapping her fingers, deliberately shielding her conversation with Feng Qishi.
"I for you..."
"I know, I've fallen into Ouyang Ye's trap," Mu Anxiao said, recalling the faint words she had heard while casting the spell. "But this has nothing to do with you. This is my business. You did nothing wrong."
"But..."
"Mad Shen, Ouyang Ye isn't that formidable. I believe you can return to the rational, confident, and steadfast you that you once were," Mu Anxiao said, placing her hands on Feng Qishi's shoulders. "I'm leaving."
"Mu Anxiao, don't marry Ouyang Ye."
"Take care," Mu Anxiao said, snapping her fingers again, and left.
Over there.
Ouyang Ye's expression turned grim. "What were you saying to him?" he asked, walking up to Mu Anxiao.
Mu Anxiao replied coldly, "That's none of your business."
"You..." Ouyang Ye said, nodding. "Fine, you forced my hand." With that, he started to walk towards Feng Qishi.
Seeing this, Mu Anxiao casually grabbed Ouyang Ye's arm and said, "Ouyang Ye, if you go and provoke him again, all your plans will go up in smoke." She glanced at Feng Qishi, who had just turned around, and continued, "Don't provoke these immortals. It won't do you any good."
"Are you concerned about me?" Ouyang Ye smiled.
Mu Anxiao held Ouyang Ye's arm tightly and continued, "If anything happens to you, it won't benefit me at all. Besides, your schemes have all succeeded, what else do you want?"
"I've invited all the demons," Ouyang Ye said, returning to face Mu Anxiao.
Mu Anxiao released her hand and said, "Is that so? Then let's go..."
"Right here," Ouyang Ye said deliberately.
Mu Anxiao glared at Ouyang Ye. "If we are to marry here, then I'll go back on my word."
"Why?" Ouyang Ye suddenly couldn't understand Mu Anxiao.
"Why..." Mu Anxiao glanced towards Feng Qishi and said intentionally, "I detest those who always lose themselves and then inexplicably feel inferior to others. Seeing such people makes me feel extremely disgusted." She worried that Feng Qishi hadn't understood her words, so she deliberately provoked him in front of Ouyang Ye.
Feng Qishi's eyes darkened.
Ouyang Ye laughed heartily, "You're talking about General Shen, aren't you?" He looked at Feng Qishi. "But speaking of which, it's only natural he fears me, since I'm stronger than him."
"Stop analyzing my words randomly. I can't be bothered to talk about him." Mu Anxiao finished, glancing at Feng Qishi, and turned to walk ahead.
Ouyang Ye quickly followed Mu Anxiao's footsteps. "You mean, go directly back to the demon realm."
"Otherwise? I've already used sorcery. Heaven must know by now. If I stay in the human world any longer, it'll be suicide," Mu Anxiao said, suddenly stopping at the threshold. "Wait." She turned around again.
Seeing this, Ouyang Ye quickly stopped and faced Mu Anxiao, asking, "What is it?" He suddenly couldn't understand Mu Anxiao.
Mu Anxiao said, "Those souls," she said, thought for a moment, then pushed Ouyang Ye aside and looked towards Feng Qishi, who was still standing there. "Sparrows will come to remind you about the emissaries of the underworld later. You... keep an eye on them for now."