Ethereal World: Vicious Cannon Fodder's Immortality Road

[Demon Realm]

Shenlian Yingyue didn’t mind. She nodded expressionlessly. "I have something to do. Farewell."

The youth lifted his eyebrows in surprise; it was unusual for someone to overlook his cheeky demeanor. He was accustomed to people labeling him as impolite, yet this woman completely dismissed his presence.

"Wait a second," Di Xiuyu’s voice echoed before she could walk away.

Bing Xue grabbed Shenlian Yingyue’s wrist, frowning. He glared coldly at Di Xiuyu. What does this woman want now?

"I mean no harm. Since we’ve met, why don’t we have a chat? Last time in the Throne Hall, you warned me about danger. Thanks to you, I managed to get rid of that demonic cat. I owe you a life-saving grace," Di Xiuyu said with gratitude.

Without Shenlian Yingyue’s reminder, she might have gotten entangled with the demonic cat and suffered unimaginable consequences.

Luckily, she had chosen to take only half of the treasures from the Throne Hall and left after completing the trial.

By "demonic cat," she was referring to Xiao Meng, who had forced her to hand over the key to the Inheritance Hall.

"There’s no need to say that. Danger lurks everywhere, my words were just a reminder." Shenlian Yingyue felt a chill run down her spine. For some reason, she had a strong sense of déjà vu.

Why does this feel familiar? Why do I see a vision of Di Xiuyu smiling so softly, yet stabbing me in the back so cruelly?

"It can’t be like this. I, Di Xiuyu, am not an ungrateful person. Since your words saved my life, I want to repay your kindness." Di Xiuyu suddenly stopped smiling. She took out a wooden box from her system space and handed it to Shenlian Yingyue. "Please accept this as my gratitude."

Shenlian Yingyue fixed her gaze on the box but didn’t move.

"This is a legendary elixir, The Elixir of Eternal Bloom. It was crafted by an Immortal who has already ascended to the Deity Realm. It grants spiritual ascension, higher awareness, and increases soul power." Di Xiuyu opened the wooden box, revealing a glowing silver elixir. A medicinal fragrance filled the air.

Yet, Shenlian Yingyue remained unmoved. She had no interest in taking anything from Di Xiuyu. Who knows what she’s planning? She was about to refuse, but Bing Xue pulled her close and whispered,

"Take it, or this woman will never stop bothering you, Master."

Shenlian Yingyue looked at Di Xiuyu, who stubbornly insisted on giving the gift. Bing Xue was right. If she truly wanted to sever ties with Di Xiuyu, it was best to take it and end things here.

"Thank you. After this, let’s pretend we don’t know each other. You’re scaring me." Shenlian Yingyue took the wooden box and stored it in her Ethereal Small World.

Di Xiuyu: "..."

The teenager: "..."

Bing Xue smirked, enjoying the feeling of holding her in his arms and her cuteness.

Bu Si Shu burst into laughter when he saw Di Xiuyu’s face, it was as if she had swallowed a fly.

Shenlian Yingyue shrugged and turned to leave, oblivious to the look in Di Xiuyu’s eyes.

"Sister Xiuyu, what’s on your mind?" The Demon King asked with a sly smile. He knew Di Xiuyu’s nature well.

"Wait and see." Di Xiuyu smiled mysteriously and began to count.

"Three, two, one."

Suddenly, just as Shenlian Yingyue took her tenth step, she found herself surrounded by countless demons. Their red eyes locked onto her. She froze.

"Catch that woman! The Elixir of Eternal Bloom is in her hands!"

"Hand over the legendary elixir or die!"

Shenlian Yingyue’s lips twitched. As expected, she turned around and saw Di Xiuyu leaning against a tree, watching her with a cunning smile.

Where was the previous gentleness and sincerity?

"Okay, here." Shenlian Yingyue took out the wooden box under everyone’s watchful gaze and sincerely held it out.

Di Xiuyu, the Demon King, and the demons were all stunned. This is too easy. They had expected a bloody battle.

"What are you doing? Why are you handing over such a precious treasure?" Bu Si Shu asked in confusion.

Only Bing Xue smiled knowingly. He was waiting to see what surprise she had in store.

"Since you want it, I can’t fight so many of you. Why don’t I offer it to you with both hands?" Shenlian Yingyue said with a bright smile, even kind enough to open the box for them to see the elixir inside.

"Don’t play any tricks," the demons growled, raising their claws instead of taking it.

Shenlian Yingyue: "..."

When things are too easy, people suspect a scam. When things are too hard, they complain.

She held her forehead and sighed. "Since you don’t want it, don’t blame me for being unkind."

Then, before anyone could react, she threw the box straight at Di Xiuyu, who had been enjoying the show.

Everyone: "..."

Di Xiuyu (who caught the box unexpectedly): "..."

"This elixir originally belonged to her. I’m just returning it to its rightful owner. If you want it, go to her. Maybe she has more elixirs. I’m just a poor passerby," Shenlian Yingyue said kindly as she pulled Bing Xue and Bu Si Shu, who were speechless, away.

"Go after her! Catch her!!" The demons roared. More than a hundred of them charged at Di Xiuyu. Their strength surpassed even Golden Immortals, how could she possibly fight them all?

Di Xiuyu’s face turned green as she dodged their attacks. She nearly died on the spot!

The Demon King’s lips twitched uncontrollably. What just happened? His expression shifting between disbelief and amusement. He had always witnessed her manipulating others, but now the tables had turned.

This was the first time he had seen Di Xiuyu suffer like this.

In the past few months, whenever she targeted someone, they would always meet a miserable end. She had never once failed a scheme.

"Stop!" he commanded coldly. A powerful demonic aura spread through the air. The demons flinched in shock.

"Your Highness? Why are you here?" The demons immediately knelt, sweat dripping as they recognized him.

No way, why didn’t anyone tell us the Demon King had returned to the Demon Realm?

"Roll," the teenager spat.

In less than a second, all the demons vanished.

Di Xiuyu wiped the blood from her lips and swallowed a healing pill. She gazed in the direction Shenlian Yingyue had left, her eyes flickering with an unreadable emotion.

Meanwhile, Shenlian Yingyue had no idea what had happened to them. She leisurely took a bite of a peach, admiring the Demon Realm’s scenery.

Bing Xue gazed at her dotingly.

"I have to say, your trick surprised me. Who would have thought you wouldn’t even blink when throwing away such a priceless treasure?" Bu Si Shu nearly gave her a thumbs-up.

She shrugged, taking another bite. "Treasure is tempting, but my life is more important. I have to be cautious of her tricks."

"Not only did you clear your name and make them think you’re poor, but you also exposed just how wealthy that woman is. She dug a pit for you to fall into, but you calmly let her fall into her own trap instead." Bu Si Shu burst into laughter.

Winning a battle with power was satisfying, but returning the enemy’s schemes back at them? That was far more satisfying.