Shihou glanced sideways, wondering what Princess Yuechan was planning—did she want to get involved as well? Had the recent battle forced her into making a decision?
He scanned the room, noticing that the other party remained calm as usual. He was not afraid; despite his young age, he had weathered numerous storms and fought even with revered elders. He was not intimidated by any external sects.
Shi Ziteng smiled when he heard this. Although he was middle-aged, he still exuded an aura of youthful vigor, more like a young hero. "Yi’er might come back," he said.
Everyone was shaken. If Shi Yi really returned, the capital would be truly lively.
Princess Yuechan smiled slightly and nodded before speaking. "Let’s overlook today’s matter. I witnessed the conflict earlier, and indeed, the people from Demon Spirit Lake were at fault."
People were astonished. Just a moment ago, she seemed to be extending an olive branch and discussing Shi Yi with Shi Ziteng, now she was saying this—who exactly was she supporting?
Shi Ziteng's expression remained calm. He did not immediately voice his stance, but backing down like this would be too embarrassing. How would it look if he couldn't even rescue his own nephew?
"Princess, those were people from Demon Spirit Lake. Isn’t this a bit hasty?" A middle-aged man beside Shi Ziteng questioned skeptically.
"Demon Spirit Lake is so impressive? It’s your mindset that’s flawed. You worship them, willingly becoming their servants and abandoning your dignity," Shi Hou said, showing no mercy.
"You’re too arrogant," the middle-aged man said coldly, his killing intent unmistakable.
"Princess Yuechan, human lives are at stake. Even if my nephew has made mistakes, he shouldn’t be treated like this," Shi Ziteng refused to back down.
Princess Yuechan looked at Shi Hou and said, "Brother, there’s no need to push things to the extreme. Let him keep his life."
Shi Hou considered this. Since Princess Yuechan had just mediated and was not opposing him, he did not want to create a rift. He nodded and said, "Alright, for the sake of the Princess, I won’t kill him."
Everyone realized that this matter would likely end here, and a conflict was unlikely to occur.
Some of Shi Ziteng's relatives and nephews were present. One of them sneered, "Then please release him."
"Who told you I would release him? Why should I?" Shi Hou responded with indifference.
"Just now..." The middle-aged man realized that Shi Hou hadn’t said he would release him, only that he wouldn’t kill him. He said angrily, "Switching one thing for another. What do you mean by holding him back?"
Shi Hou spoke coldly, "It doesn’t mean anything. I just want to teach him a lesson. If I can’t handle a small spider, how will I deal with various wolves and tigers in the future? Not killing him doesn’t mean I’ll let him go immediately. He needs to atone properly."
These words moved the crowd. People were astonished that a strong figure from Demon Spirit Lake was considered just a small spider. This was truly domineering.
"Let it be then. Nobles and commoners are equally accountable for their crimes. Although Demon Spirit Lake is formidable, it can’t be too arrogant. After being subdued, they should naturally receive some discipline," said Princess Tianhu.
With two external fairies saying this, people sighed inwardly. This young man was indeed impressive, making them want to ally with him.
The few people from the Martial King’s mansion were indignant, but only Shi Ziteng remained calm. He nodded and said, "Alright, let my nephew suffer a bit. I’ll have him picked up in a few days. I believe the elder from Demon Spirit Lake would also want to give him a lesson."
His words were calm, lacking any fiery emotion, but they carried a sense of gravity. When a pure-blooded being of such age came to the capital, everyone felt a weight in their hearts, measuring their actions carefully.
In a sense, this was a severe warning. Anyone who dared to provoke the demon spider would face terrifying revenge from an ancestor.
Shi Hou smiled when he heard this and said, "Don’t worry, I will discipline him well. Without proper training, such arrogant youths should be thoroughly dealt with."
"You..." The others beside Shi Ziteng glared with fiery eyes, clenching their fists so tightly that their knuckles turned blue.
Shi Ziteng gave Shi Hou a deep look, turned, and boarded his bronze war chariot. The beast roared, and the rumbling noise echoed as it disappeared into the distance.
Two others stayed behind, seemingly tasked with monitoring Shi Hou’s every move. They were filled with resentment.
"Don’t forget your surname. You are not Demon Spirit Lake’s servants. You come from the same lineage as the royal family. Don’t shame the Martial King’s mansion along with yourself," Shi Hou said disdainfully. It was an outright contempt, almost like slapping their faces in front of everyone, making the two men’s faces turn ashen before they finally left.
"You didn’t seem to expect your mouth to be so sharp," the demoness said with a smile.
"Respect others by a foot, and I will respect them by a mile. If they dare to provoke me, how can I not retaliate?" Shi Hou replied.
"I think it’s quite troublesome for you to handle this spider yourself. How about you leave it to me? If it turns into a divine medicine, I won’t forget your kindness," Princess Tianhu said with a grin.
Everyone listening felt overwhelmed by her audacity. It was incredibly bold.
Shi Hou smiled and naturally refused. Since he had already offended Demon Spirit Lake, it was unnecessary to give away such an important ingredient. It was better to keep it himself. After all, the enmity had already been established and was irreconcilable.
Although this gathering consisted of geniuses, it had clearly changed its tone. After Shi Hou’s disturbance, many unruly individuals had also restrained themselves.
The young man was so dazzling that even pure-blooded beings dared to capture and kill. This made others more subdued at this exchange conference.
Chi Long, Bi Fang, and other pure-blooded beings arrived, all with gleaming eyes, seemingly sensing something.
Next, Shi Hou searched for treasures, using his重瞳 (Heavy Eye) to explore carefully, and indeed found several materials, purchasing two of them.
In the distance, some disgruntled people also began to fight. Among the prestigious families and royal offspring, some used this opportunity to confront each other, attracting spectators.
However, this held no appeal for Shi Hou. He focused on selecting treasures and performing his so-called treasure hunting.
With fragrant scents filling the air, Princess Yuechan, in white robes, approached gracefully and started a conversation with Shi Hou, drawing much attention.
To Shi Hou’s surprise, she did not attempt to win him over. They exchanged a few casual words and did not utter any extraordinary statements.
"Princess Yuechan is becoming more and more astute. Clearly wanting to ally with him, yet saying nothing, only engaging in casual conversation to leave a good impression and leave everything for the future," a small fox beside Princess Tianhu murmured.
"Sometimes there’s no choice. It depends on whether the one with the Heavy Eye returns. If it’s true as rumored, on par with ancient deities, then it will be interesting," the demoness said with a smile.
Shi Hou continued to explore, filling his stomach and selecting some treasure materials. After drinking the last cup of fine wine, he turned and left.
At this point, the gathering was about to disperse, and many people had already left. Overall, this gathering held little significance for him.
He pondered as he walked, feeling a bit of longing for the outer realms.
"Do you know why the Wasteland is in chaos?" The demoness approached and walked with him toward the exit. Her flawless elfin face and devilishly perfect figure made many young heroes swallow hard, grumbling internally. Why did these two fairies both engage with this young man? It was truly inexplicable.
"I don’t know. Could you tell me more?" Shi Hou was very eager to know.
"This domain was a prison in ancient times, holding many great calamities," the demoness said, not holding back.
Even Shi Hou, who was usually calm and composed, was momentarily stunned. He suddenly looked up and locked eyes with Princess Tianhu, staring at her in shock.
The demoness, with her unparalleled beauty, was truly a rare sight, even in the Shi Kingdom where only Princess Yuechan could be considered her equal. She lightly blew a breath toward Shi Hou, with a hint of provocation, her eyes shimmering as she smiled and said, "Are you stunned?"
"No, I’m just very surprised," Shi Hou replied honestly.
"The great chaos is related to this," Princess Tianhu told him directly.
This revelation naturally shook Shi Hou's mind. He immediately thought of many things, realizing that the situation was even more severe than he had imagined.
"Of course, the great calamities of ancient times should have been wiped out, but later, some beings managed to escape here. Moreover, the descendants of those early transgressors are still around, which attracts the attention of outsiders," the demoness explained candidly, providing Shi Hou with valuable information.
"I see that you seem very concerned about the Wasteland, otherwise, you wouldn't have come here. What are you planning to do?" Shi Hou asked.
Behind every action is a benefit. Otherwise, why would the Celestial Sect and the supreme sect behind Princess Yuechan be in conflict? There must be a reason.
"Indeed, there are no eternal enemies, only eternal temptations and interests. This time, the war could create true deities," the demoness admitted.
"True deities?" Shi Hou was surprised, sensing an unusual significance. He felt that a massive upheaval was coming to the Wasteland, which would engulf every place and lead to complete chaos.
The phrase "true deities" was emphasized by the demoness, suggesting a difference from conventional notions. Was it different from the deities he knew?
"Hehe," the demoness smiled and said, "They are not the deities you often talk about, those who light the divine fire and eventually fall."
Shi Hou was deeply moved by this. It seemed that the demoness did not recognize the gods of the Wasteland. What did this imply?
"Becoming a deity, lighting the divine fire—generally, how could it be extinguished? In the end, they haven't reached that step," the demoness said.
To create true deities from the Wasteland clearly had enormous implications.
"How can true deities be created?" Shi Hou asked. Naturally, he wanted to know. As someone from this domain, he should at least have some understanding, if not hope.
"That’s a secret. If you want to know, pay more attention in the future. If you join my Celestial Sect, you might gain great fortune later," the demoness tempted without revealing more details.
"Can’t you reveal a bit more?" Shi Hou asked.
"This domain, although once a prison, still has extraordinary things. This is the root of the great chaos. Even the supreme sects want to obtain some of these things," the demoness said.
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