Yan Jiaojiao couldn't help but be curious. Who was it that the Demon King Anuoxi cared about so much, that he surpassed his mission as a Demon King and only wanted to know their whereabouts?
Tang Xiye was also extremely displeased. She widened her light blue eyes and looked at Anuoxi, her voice suppressed with a hint of anger, "You have already slept for a thousand years in the Masterless Secret Realm because of him. Now the celestial phenomena have changed drastically, and the human realm's luck is in turmoil. You should take advantage of his absence to reduce one opponent and lead the demon realm to unify the Three Realms!"
So Anuoxi was the one who slept in the Masterless Secret Realm. No wonder Tang Xiye had been lurking in Genan Academy, waiting for the secret realm to open once every five years!
But because of Tang Xiye's fierce words, Anuoxi's expression grew increasingly cold.
Yan Jiaojiao couldn't help but feel that Tang Xiye was indeed a fearless maid. If she were asked to sacrifice her life for the demon realm, she would immediately offer it.
Seeing that Tang Xiye was about to say more, Anuoxi looked impatient. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, "Xiye, don't make me kill you as soon as I wake up."
Tang Xiye pouted and shut her mouth, but she looked unconvinced.
Anuoxi suddenly sniffed the air, then opened his eyes and slowly shifted his gaze to Yan Jiaojiao, a hint of confusion in his brows, "Wait, the aura on you is..."
As he spoke, Anuoxi spread his five fingers and grabbed at Yan Jiaojiao in the air. Yan Jiaojiao's body shot up rapidly, and her collar was precisely caught by him. Then, his handsome face came close, and he sniffed her neck again.
Yan Jiaojiao's limbs were freed, but she could only hold her breath and remain still, afraid of provoking Anuoxi, who was almost pressed against her face.
Tang Xiye stood up in surprise, her eyes darting daggers at Yan Jiaojiao.
"You have his scent on you," Anuoxi murmured, standing up straight again, his light blue eyes swirling with an enchanting glow. "Yes, this must be his scent."
Yan Jiaojiao frowned, feeling that she had heard these familiar words before. It was the black cloud monster who had been chasing her.
Yan Jiaojiao suddenly had an inspiration and cautiously said, "Who are you referring to? Could it be Dongfang Cangwu?"
Anuoxi's pupils slowly widened, and his lips curled upwards, revealing a sinister smile of surprise. He stared intently at Yan Jiaojiao and said, "Ha, you have indeed seen him!"
Tang Xiye couldn't help but shout from below, "Impossible, Demon King, don't believe her nonsense! We haven't received any news of Dongfang Cangwu emerging from the Myriad Beasts Abyss!"
Anuoxi didn't even bat an eyelid. He mercilessly waved an electric knife at Tang Xiye again. Tang Xiye fell heavily to the ground, and the world instantly fell silent.
"You know Dongfang Cangwu, so it must be true. Quickly tell me, where is he?" Anuoxi, like a villain coaxing candy from a child, wore a very false smile on his handsome face.
Yan Jiaojiao looked down at the hand holding her collar. Anuoxi immediately let go, even lightly patting her neckline, and continued to look at Yan Jiaojiao expectantly.
"If you let them all go, I'll consider telling you," Yan Jiaojiao mobilized her spiritual power and stopped in mid-air, taking a step back and pointing to the fallen Genan students below.
Anuoxi didn't even raise his eyebrows. With a wave of his hand, he dispelled the binding spells on them. The students woke up and, upon seeing the bizarre scene, scrambled to their feet in alarm, standing in a defensive formation.
"Master?" Someone even looked at Anuoxi and called out doubtfully.
"He's not!" Jiang Yiling saw through him at a glance and stopped the person from speaking further, only watching Anuoxi vigilantly.
In Anuoxi's eyes, these people were like ants. He didn't even spare them a glance, only urging Yan Jiaojiao, "Where is Dongfang Cangwu?"
Upon hearing Dongfang Cangwu's name, Jiang Yiling and the others gasped. This was the ancient Demon Emperor who had been sealed away. They didn't even dare to mention his name lightly, yet this person was inquiring about his whereabouts.
Coupled with Anuoxi's powerful demonic energy, everyone had an ominous premonition. They began to wonder if this was another legendary Demon King, yet they were too afraid to believe it was true.
As Anuoxi pressed again, Yan Jiaojiao took the opportunity to glance back at Jiang Yiling, wanting to hint for him to quickly lead everyone away. However, she saw that they were all in a state of shock and disbelief, completely oblivious to her.
Yan Jiaojiao had no choice but to face Anuoxi again and said, "After I tell you, you must promise that none of you will harm us."
Anuoxi became impatient again, but he still endured and glanced at Tang Xiye, "Don't bother them anymore."
Tang Xiye had already stood up, clutching her chest, her steps a little shaky. She glared fiercely at Yan Jiaojiao before responding to Anuoxi, "Demon King above, your maid Xiye obeys your command."
At this moment, Jiang Yiling and the other students understood. They looked at Anuoxi in the air with a mixture of shock and fear. This person was truly the Demon King!
And Tang Xiye was actually a demon lurking in their academy!
Anuoxi turned his gaze back to Yan Jiaojiao, his eyes now filled with icy coldness, "Little girl, I have already promised you much. If I don't find Dongfang Cangwu, you will die by my hand immediately."
Yan Jiaojiao's heart skipped a beat. Although she didn't fear Anuoxi in her mind, this immense pressure was almost enough to crush her fragile body.
She calmed herself down before saying, "The last time I saw Dongfang Cangwu was in the back mountain of Genan Academy. At that time, a black cloud monster was also tracking his whereabouts. They fought and moved away."
Anuoxi listened patiently at first, but when he heard that Dongfang Cangwu's whereabouts were unknown, he became furious, "You're playing with me! You have no idea where Dongfang Cangwu is!"
Who could withstand the wrath of a Demon King?
Before Yan Jiaojiao could speak, Anuoxi raised his hand and made a gesture. A Genan student standing at the front suddenly changed his expression, and then a "crack" sound came from his neck. His head tilted helplessly, and his body slumped to the ground.
He had died on the spot!
"Stop!" Yan Jiaojiao shouted, "Although I don't know where he went, he did say he would continue cultivating in the back mountain. You can go and look for him there!"
In fact, Dongfang Cangwu had never said such a thing, but since the truth wouldn't satisfy Anuoxi, Yan Jiaojiao had no choice but to lie to calm him down.
"Think about it, if I hadn't accidentally met him there, how would I, an ordinary cultivation student, know about Dongfang Cangwu?" To increase credibility, Yan Jiaojiao did not hesitate to belittle herself. "You are powerful. Why don't you go and search there?"