This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable

On the surface, when the two children had a conflict, the parent seemed to always scold their biological child while showing extra love to the adopted child.

But in reality, it was clear to see who truly held the higher position in the parent's heart.

The same reasoning applied here.

After all, no matter how good Lu Qingshan was, he was still an "outsider."

Also, he wasn't that good.

Lu Qingshan was well aware of this.

"I'll go find my father and have him settle accounts with Ying Jie to get your people back," Ying Mingyue said angrily.

Lu Qingshan cupped his hands in thanks and said, "Then I'll trouble Miss Mingyue."

This was precisely his purpose for coming to find Ying Mingyue this time.

When in doubt, seek help from the future "wife."

They were in an intimate and cooperative relationship now; it was only natural and justified for Lu Qingshan to ask for help.

Besides, the only person who could really stand up for him in this matter was Shi Wu Demon Venerable.

Although Shi Wu Demon Venerable's intervention was more symbolic than anything else.

However, Lu Qingshan did have his own advantage.

That was the fact that Ying Jie had taken some effort to take away two of his subordinates, which was not a significant loss to him at all.

Those were Qing Ge's subordinates. What did it have to do with Lu Qingshan?

In any case, he wouldn't suffer any personal loss.

If there was any actual loss to speak of, it would just be a blow to his face.

However, as the saying goes.

If Qing Ge's face was lost, what did it have to do with Lu Qingshan?

Therefore, Ying Jie was probably just going to busy himself for nothing. Lu Qingshan was merely performing the usual courtesy of asking Ying Mingyue for help.

After all, if his subordinates were captured and he remained indifferent, it would seem unreasonable.

....

"My Lord."

"My Lord."

Ying Jie arrived at a secluded mansion in Jian Luo King City.

Upon entering, several demonic cultivators with sinister looks respectfully saluted him.

Ying Jie's face was cold as ice as he walked deep into the mansion.

Soon, a humanoid monster covered in black scales appeared behind Ying Jie like a ghost.

Its figure took shape like a shadow, bit by bit, until it finally became substantial.

Shadow Demon.

"My Lord, why have you come? Is there a mission?" the humanoid monster asked respectfully.

Ying Jie's face showed little expression, and he said coldly, "Find a seventh-grade dead soldier. This time, I want you to act within Jian Luo King City."

The Shadow Demon's face was hidden in the shadows, making it hard to see clearly. He looked at Ying Jie and asked, "What level of strength does the target have, and what level of dead soldier do we need to send?"

Ying Jie's face remained indifferent as he said, "Your target this time is named Qing Ge."

"Qing Ge?! The low-ranking demon general who has recently gained a lot of fame in the Royal City?"

Ying Jie nodded.

"My Lord wants to make a move against Qing Ge?" The Shadow Demon's voice was somewhat hoarse.

He knew quite a bit of the inside story.

"Yes, I know what I'm doing," Ying Jie said coldly, his voice low. "Keep a close watch on Qing Ge's actions in the coming days. Once you find an opportunity, strike immediately."

"However, move slowly and give him some time to react." He added another reminder.

He was well aware of his subordinates' abilities. If they went all out, Qing Ge might be dead before his mysterious "Master" had a chance to intervene.

"Understood, my Lord. Rest assured, we will handle this matter properly," the Shadow Demon said, though he was puzzled by Ying Jie's request. He knew better than to ask unnecessary questions.

Soon, the Shadow Demon slipped away quietly.

"Just wait for the show to start," Ying Jie muttered coldly after the Shadow Demon left.

He didn't linger either and left shortly after.

.....

At the other end of Jian Luo King City, within Lu Qingshan's mansion.

"Lord Qing Ge," Butler Zhi Pan hurriedly reported upon seeing Lu Qingshan return. "Chi Li's manor sent over some items, saying they were things you requested."

He looked up at Lu Qingshan, a strange light shining in his old, murky eyes. "Among them are two Human Race girls?"

Lu Qingshan nodded and asked, "They're the things I requested. Where are the two Human Race girls?"

Butler Zhi Pan quickly bowed and said, "Lord, please follow me."

Soon, Lu Qingshan was led to a room where servants lived.

Two little girls were sitting on chairs in the room, looking extremely terrified and unsettled by their unfamiliar surroundings.

They were too young and too short, their legs couldn't even reach the ground from the chairs, so they had to dangle their legs in the air.

Their eyes were still misty, not yet recovered from the recent horror they had experienced.

After all, no matter how outstanding their talents, they were still just children. How strong could they be?

Upon seeing Lu Qingshan and Butler Zhi Pan enter, the two girls jumped up like frightened birds and timidly watched them.

Lu Qingshan waved his hand, dismissing Butler Zhi Pan.

The room was left with just the three of them.

The two little girls fixed their large eyes on Lu Qingshan. Finally, the slightly older girl on the left mustered up the courage to speak, her nose twitching as she said, "Big brother, thank you for saving us earlier."

Lu Qingshan smiled gently.

Though young, her mind was rather sharp. She directly called him big brother to build rapport.

A clever little trick.

"What are your names, where are you from, and why are you here?" Lu Qingshan asked.

This was his primary concern.

How did they end up in the Demon Domain?

The slightly older girl shook her head and, holding her sister's hand tightly, answered timidly, "My name is Chuyi, and my sister is called Shiwu. We don't really know where we came from…"