My Sexy CEO Wife

Chapter 552 - 549: Clearly, It's a Natural Nemesis

A few days later, Gao Fei finally witnessed the prosperity of the Demon Territory.

"I didn't lie to you, did I?" Immortal Master Huang said with a smile.

"Indeed, it's very prosperous," Gao Fei nodded.

"How does it compare to the Human Territory?" Immortal Master Huang asked.

"Compatible," Gao Fei smiled, "Each has its characteristics, and neither is superior. However..." At this point, Gao Fei suddenly stopped talking.

"However, what? Keep talking," Immortal Master Huang pressed.

"I still prefer living in the Human Territory," Gao Fei said with a slight smile.

"You're a human, of course you like staying in the Human Territory," Immortal Master Huang pouted, "I'm from the Demon Race, so I like staying in the Demon Territory."

The two chatted as they traveled, and it wasn't lonely at all.

"Perhaps one day, the Human Territory and the Demon Territory will merge, and then humans and demons will live together," Gao Fei said jokingly.

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!" Immortal Master Huang vehemently shook his head, "Humans and demons can never coexist peacefully." After saying that, he added, "In the past, Elysium was one, where the Human Race, Demon Race, and Demon Clan lived together. There were constant frictions, and tensions escalated. Every day there were conflicts, and out of helplessness, Elysium was divided into three parts for each race to live separately and not interfere with each other..."

"I was just speaking off the cuff, look how riled up you got," Gao Fei laughed.

"Some things can be said, and some should not be spoken carelessly," Immortal Master Huang said, "Saying them can spark chaos."

"How much longer until we see the cultivator's ancient cave dwelling?"

"Don't rush, we'll see it soon."

Immortal Master Huang led Gao Fei in a northwesterly direction, passing through city after city and over mountain after mountain, before finally arriving at a desert.

"The cave dwelling is within the desert," Immortal Master Huang explained, "Follow me closely and don't wander off. This desert is quite enigmatic and fraught with dangers. A moment of carelessness could cost a life." After giving a few words of caution, Immortal Master Huang led Gao Fei into the desert.

...

On the other side of the story, let's catch up on Shangguan Yunyue.

Shangguan Yunyue sat in a chair, sipping tea while listening to Nangong Qi's complaints.

"I've said it before, we shouldn't have severed ties with the bandits, it was bound to bring trouble," Nangong Qi said with a bitter smile, "but you wouldn't listen! Now, see the trouble it's causing." After saying that, Nangong Qi added, "Palace Master, take my advice and go apologize to the major sects and families, and seek their forgiveness..."

"Apologize?" Shangguan Yunyue frowned slightly, "Why should I apologize when I've done nothing wrong?"

"You've done nothing wrong?" Nangong Qi's face twitched, "All the major sects and families have come knocking..."

"To me, they're just a mob," Shangguan Yunyue said indifferently, "If they think I will bow down, they can dream on."

"Palace Master, can't you be a bit less stubborn?" Nangong Qi pleaded, "The last time we were besieged by the official army, the Piaomiao Palace suffered heavy casualties and nearly perished. Now we have been surrounded by the major sects and families. Even if Piaomiao Palace is powerful, we're no match for them."

"Don't build others morale while destroying your own prestige."

"Palace Master..."

"Go and make arrangements," Shangguan Yunyue ordered.

"Ah?"

"In three days, I will prepare a few tables of feasts, to treat the rulers of the various major sects and families."

"Oh, good, good, I will spread the word right now." Seeing that Shangguan Yunyue had relented, Nangong Qi's face immediately brightened. He turned around and hurried off.

"Hmph." Shangguan Yunyue snorted softly. "Think I would bow my head? Not a chance!"

Time flew by quickly, and in the blink of an eye, three days had passed.

Evening.

Central Grand Hall.

Sitting aloft, Shangguan Yunyue swept her gaze over the guests on both sides, her eyes somewhat icy. "I've called you all here partly to catch up on old times, and partly to discuss a matter with you."

"Catch up we shall not," said Niu Xiangnan, the Great Elder of the Niu Family, with a cold voice. "Let's get straight to the point." He paused, then continued, "Piaomiao Palace has suddenly drawn a clear line with the bandits. Why is that? Please, Palace Master Shangguan, explain."

"Yes, explain," said Li Wentian, the Great Elder of the Li Family, with a stern face. "You must give us an explanation."

"We had an agreement." Guo Antai, the Sect Leader of the Floating Cloud Sect, spoke calmly. "Together, we supported the bandits covertly, draining the government's strength. Facts have shown that our decision was correct. Over the years, the government has been busy with bandits and had no energy to deal with us, giving us ample time to grow. If this continues, it won't be long before we suppress the government... At this critical moment, Piaomiao Palace suddenly pulls out without informing us beforehand. This action of Piaomiao Palace... is highly ungracious..."

"Today, you must give us an explanation!" Nong Xuefei, the Sect Leader of the North Wind Sect, shouted angrily. "Without an explanation, we will destroy Piaomiao Palace!"

"Destroy Piaomiao Palace?" Sitting on high, Shangguan Yunyue scoffed, a powerful aura bursting forth from her. She glared down at Nong Xuefei, enunciating each word. "You think you can destroy Piaomiao Palace? Aren't you afraid the wind will snap your tongue!"

"You..."

"You what you!"

"I..."

"I what I!"

"He..."

"He what he!"

"Can you let me finish my sentence..."

"No!" Shangguan Yunyue huffed. "Nong Xuefei, don't forget. Years ago, you challenged me and I beat you so bad you were searching for your teeth on the ground. You ended up kneeling and begging for mercy. I spared you out of pity. What did you say back then?"

Nong Xuefei's face turned pale instantly; he hadn't expected Shangguan Yunyue to bring up that incident...

"Back then, you swore to heaven that you would never trouble Piaomiao Palace for the rest of your life, and if you broke that oath, you would be struck by lightning and meet a dreadful end."

"I never said that."

"Denying it? There were quite a few witnesses at the time."

"Shangguan Yunyue!" Nong Xuefei, unable to contain himself any longer, kicked his chair away as he stood up and glared at Shangguan Yunyue. "What exactly do you want!"

"What do I want?" Shangguan Yunyue laughed out loud, the laugh resonating loudly. "What a stupid question you ask! Clearly, you come to Piaomiao Palace causing trouble, and now you have the audacity to ask what I want? That's really funny! How can there be someone as foolish as you in this world?" Being naturally gifted in verbal sparring, Shangguan Yunyue was no exception. Those who knew her were aware that Shangguan Yunyue had a sharp tongue capable of talking someone to death or back to life—a compliment to her eloquence, of course, this was just a metaphor.

"I'm so angry... really, so angry..." Nong Xuefei's face was pale, his body trembling, and a surge of anger erupted from the depths of his heart. "Shangguan Yunyue... I am irreconcilably at odds with you..." Each time he faced Shangguan Yunyue, Nong Xuefei would end up at a disadvantage. Over time, this cast a shadow over him. He even felt that Shangguan Yunyue was his nemesis.