Little Pink Starfish

The entire upper echelon of the imperial capital was shaken.

The demons self-destructed! Two escaped, and one got away! Several promising talents were also injured!

That group of demons had great ambitions!!!

They must take this seriously!!!!!!

Thus, various meetings were held even more frequently.

At the same time, Long Yuanba and his patrol team comrades were also pulled into more significant meetings.

As the greatest contributor to this operation, Qi Guanrui, without a doubt, earned considerable trust.

Just like that, after being busy for several more days, they finally got a moment to breathe.

It was said that the upper echelon among the upper echelon was conducting research again.

—People always loved holding meetings. No matter what happened, they had to start with lower-level meetings, then mid-level meetings, and just keep having meetings.

Qi Guanrui returned to the inn and, after being away for many days, finally embraced Gu Bai’s slender waist again, letting out a deep sigh. “Gege, I missed you so much…”

Gu Bai put aside the information he had gathered for entertainment, patted Qi Guanrui’s head, and thought: I’m also feeling empty, lonely, and cold, you damn pervert.

After a brief moment of intimacy, Qi Guanrui began to explain his plans to Gu Bai in detail.

He told him how he had schemed against Long Yuanba to climb into the imperial upper echelon (among the younger generation), how he found the demons, how he let the demons bring back many “viruses,” and how he orchestrated the demons’ self-destruction—he laid everything out.

Gu Bai listened attentively. Damn, this is exciting! This isn’t the plot I wrote! It’s like listening to a story!

So, as he listened, he occasionally nodded and gave Qi Guanrui several thumbs-ups to encourage him.

When Qi Guanrui finished, he looked at Gu Bai.

Gu Bai patted him again, “Be careful.”

Qi Guanrui’s gaze was as gentle as water.

Given the current complexity of the situation, the two of them did not do what men love to do. Just hugging each other was already quite warm, wasn’t it?

If it had been at the beginning of his transmigration, Gu Bai would never have imagined that one day he would share such a warm moment with this pervert. But when it actually happened, it surprisingly didn’t feel bad at all!

Then, he pulled Qi Guanrui into his arms to let him catch up on sleep while he made a round to fetch more documents and continued reading them like a novel.

Unknowingly, the atmosphere became very peaceful.

Half an hour later, Gu Bai heard a faint sound… coming from his embrace.

Wait, what’s this pervert mumbling about?

He listened more carefully…

“Ten, eleven, twelve… twenty-three, twenty-four…”

The hell, is he counting? Gu Bai: “What’s up?”

Qi Guanrui looked up innocently, “Gege, I’m counting the parasitized pawns on Demon Domain Island… Hmm, there are twenty-nine now.”

Gu Bai: “…” Haha, that demon really did a good job. Not only did he return to Demon Domain Island quickly, but he also managed to parasitize so many people already. Nice. But what exactly do you want to do next?!

Qi Guanrui was in a great mood—everything was going according to his plan.

The next step…

They had been stuck in the current situation for too long. It was time to break free. How about some real conflict?

Perhaps because Qi Guanrui was getting closer to achieving his goal, he methodically began issuing various commands to all his snake gu.

Not only did voices of protest start rising among the warriors—who believed that the demons had become too excessive and were clearly organizing a series of actions that had to be suppressed before the consequences became too severe—but some also suggested that if just two demons could wreak havoc in the imperial capital, didn’t that prove their ambition was to seize the city?

Others further declared: The dignity of the empire cannot be violated!

At the same time, a meeting was also being held on Demon Domain Island.

Of course, no one noticed that the demon who had finally returned was actually an artificial “virus carrier” with snake gu.

Silently, he was infecting every person he encountered who could be useful.

In no time, several individuals of his level were parasitized, and these parasitized individuals began receiving Qi Guanrui’s commands.

Though they were not the majority, as long as one of them held a key position, they could influence many discussions and cast crucial votes.

This accelerated the overall action of Demon Domain Island. The Five Elders of Demon Domain were now fiercely arguing.

—As mentioned in the original story, among the Five Elders, two were neutral, two were pro-war, and one was a conservative who believed they should not act rashly.

The pro-war faction had already sent out two reckless wu di-level demons to the warrior world, and they had even placed the most beautiful female demon as an undercover agent. Over the years, they had also developed many hidden pawns and established a solid foothold on Lingwu Continent.

Yes, even now, they still believed that the suddenly rising and increasingly powerful Devour Heaven Society was a secret branch of Demon Domain Island.

Simply because the mastermind behind the Devour Heaven Society was a demon, and over the years, they had continuously provided information and insights about major events on the continent, proving their loyalty.

Thus, the pro-war faction believed that the two demon envoys had done nothing wrong—it was already time to overturn the continent.

At the very least, they could take advantage of the current situation.

Demons should walk on the continent, not be trapped on an island like rats, living in hiding forever. They should devour fresh blood, enjoy all they deserved. They could even establish an empire! One that opposed those damned warriors! There were so many resources on the continent—why should only the warriors have them? This was unfair! Since power ruled, let strength decide!

The deaths of some insignificant ants in the imperial capital were like a slap in the face to the empire. Naturally, the upper echelons were furious, but to the pro-war demons, it was exhilarating. Good slap! This was a provocation!

Even though they lost a wu di, that wu di had self-destructed and injured many others—an even more heroic feat! This was the true spirit of demons!

As a result, the demon who had returned was given even more importance. They had restored honor to the demons, hadn’t they?

However, the conservative elder, Xin Xinba, still felt this was too reckless.

Slapping faces might feel great, but it also alarmed the enemy. If the entire continent turned its strength against them, their current reserves might not guarantee victory.

He found this all incredibly foolish—being too arrogant never led to a good end.

The neutral faction remained silent, but at this moment, their stance subtly leaned toward Xin Xinba.

Though not an absolute three-to-two split, this inclination led the two radical pro-war elders to mock the others as cowards.

Demon Domain Island had accumulated for so many years, prepared for so long, and now they had the Devour Heaven Society’s influence on the continent, even spies (Qi Guanrui) infiltrating the imperial upper echelon. Their seduction pawns were in place—under such favorable conditions, if they still didn’t strike, when would they?

If they waited too long and lost momentum, they would have nothing left—wasn’t that right?

The endless dispute among the Five Elders gradually dragged others into the argument.

Meanwhile, Qi Guanrui’s parasitized individuals, under the preparation of the highly praised returning demon, silently took their positions.

In subsequent discussions, whenever the lower-ranked members voiced opinions, they subtly steered the conversation.

Unsurprisingly, the final outcome became singular—

War!

Now was the best time to wage war!

The demons had to reveal themselves on the continent and make their presence known!

However, for the sake of the demons’ reproduction, the most outstanding young talents from each of the Five Elders’ families, who had not yet fully matured, would be secretly escorted to another location.

If the demons won, they would return to share in the victory. If the demons were defeated, they would serve as the seeds of the next generation, carrying the ambitions of their ancestors, biding their time until they could once again rise and attempt to claim the continent.

This arrangement finally made the conservative and neutral factions relent.

Besides, at this point, the warriors would never let the previous incidents slide so easily. Rather than waiting passively, they might as well take the initiative and catch them off guard!

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At the inn.

Qi Guanrui lay on his back with his head resting on Gu Bai’s lap. Suddenly, he chuckled softly.

Gu Bai, his face expressionless, wondered why this guy was laughing so eerily again. Seriously… pervert.

After laughing, Qi Guanrui glanced at Gu Bai and instantly understood what was on his mind.

Feeling delighted, he said, “It’s about to get chaotic.”

Gu Bai: “…Huh?”

Qi Guanrui’s voice was soft, “The demons have already made their plans. They’re going to clash with the warriors.”

Gu Bai stated firmly, “You did this.”

Qi Guanrui smiled and nodded. “Mm, I did it.” But after a slight pause, he added, “I only gave it a little push.”

Gu Bai sighed.

Fine, so the final battle, which should have happened centuries later, had been brought forward.

Wasn’t this. The war between demons and warriors… The great war… The war…

Table flip!

This damn pervert! Has he even considered that their current strength isn’t enough to handle this?!

Does he have a death wish?!

Qi Guanrui also let out a sigh. “Gege, no one knows it was me.” He turned his head slightly. “I’ve always stayed quietly behind Long Yuanba, barely speaking.”

Gu Bai was silent.

Qi Guanrui looked a little aggrieved. “And I never expressed any opinions on the demons’ side either…”

Gu Bai hesitated.

Qi Guanrui smiled and rubbed his head against Gu Bai’s lap, then closed his eyes in satisfaction.

None of this could be traced back to him. The demons’ troublemaking was their own doing, and the warriors’ retaliation was their own decision.

He was merely a small figure caught in the middle—neither the strongest in power nor the most influential in status. He wouldn’t be implicated in any way.

Even if the demons eventually discovered the Devour Heaven Society’s involvement, so what?

Those small clans and minor forces that had attached themselves to it weren’t being nurtured for free. Now was the time for them to serve as cannon fodder.

And as for the forces the demons thought belonged to the Devour Heaven Society…

They were only aware of a portion.

Once they were wiped out in this incident, who would still be around to investigate the Devour Heaven Society’s role?

A vast cage was being slowly woven.

The demons, a time bomb ready to explode at any moment, naturally needed to be struck down to some extent.

—But not entirely eradicated.

Otherwise, without enemies, the warriors would become uncontrollable.

So, just as the first emperor of the royal bloodline had done, in this war between warriors and demons, the old, stubborn relics—the outdated figures—should all die.

Those who remained should be the ones easily manipulated, easy to control.

Or… the ones already under control.

Qi Guanrui’s smile was incomparably gentle.

After this matter was settled, he would take Ziche Shubai on a journey together…

By then, he could finally provide Ziche Shubai with an absolutely safe environment.

Qi Guanrui had never intended to let this world be destroyed.

If it were destroyed, what would happen to Ziche Shubai?

If that happened, he would never again see Ziche Shubai’s fascinating expressions.

Never again feel Ziche Shubai’s wonderful body warmth.

Never again be able to hold Ziche Shubai’s perfect figure.

Never again be able to kiss him, to make love to him…

That would be far too boring.

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Pinky says: I couldn’t be fucked to fix the devour heaven devouring society, its possible its shown up as tun tian or whatever before too but I probably gave just as many fucks then as I do now, sorry not sorry, inconsistency is my favourite state of matter.