Chapter 0033 – Is This a New Self-Defense Weapon – Absolute Returns

Although the Blood Heavenly Blade Demon left in anger that night, he eventually accepted my offer. Because he knew very well that there were some conditions that he couldn’t refuse.

No one was more shocked by this news than the person in question, Zhang Hu.

“What the hell is going on here?”

The fact that he came to me with his inquiries is a testament to what a shrewd and capable man he is.

If he were an ordinary person, he would definitely treat this matter as a good thing that fell from the sky. However, Zhang Hu deeply knew that there was no free lunch under the sky.

“It’s your handiwork, isn’t it, Mr. Lee?”

“That’s right, I was the one who asked Elder Blood Heavenly Blade Demon.”

“I am flattered that you think highly of me, but I am afraid I am hardly qualified for the position.”

“There’s no need to be modest, the previous Demon Lord also sat in this position.”

“That’s different.”

“You just need to manage the Demon Army like you did the third generation. I can guarantee that you will become the most outstanding of all the generations of Demon Lords.”

What’s more, he was the most skilled martial artist amongst all the great lords, and he was also deeply embraced by the disciples of the third generation. If elected internally, he was definitely qualified to become a Demon Lord.

“You overestimate me, Mr. Li.”

“Maybe you’re underestimating yourself. Anyway, there are other candidates now, so we’ll wait and see what happens.”

Although Zhang Hu felt very sudden, his heart was also filled with joy. What was the dream of the Great Lord of the Demon Army? Wasn’t it to become a Demon Lord?

“Well, we’ve done what we had to do, and the rest is up to God.”

Although I told Zhang Hu to “do my best and listen to the fate of heaven”, how could I really pin my hopes on the illusory fate of heaven? I have to take action as soon as possible.

That night, I went to see my father.

There was Father’s separate residence in the Heavenly Demon Hall, which was supposed to be the largest and most luxurious residence in the world.

I couldn’t help but blink at my father, who was dressed in fancy clothes in front of me, and wondered if I was blinking.

“Is this the new body armor?”

“No, these are my pajamas.”

“……”

“……”

“It’s pajamas with a floral print ah …… It seems that it’s not demons and ghosts that you have to defend yourself against ……”

“I prefer to sleep in comfortable clothes.”

This was the first time I had ever seen my father in pajamas. Not to mention how hot the fancy floral pattern was, it was shocking enough for me to see him dressed like that. He could have just asked me to wait a while for him to change his clothes before coming out.

“What is it you came to see me about at this late hour?”

“What so late? It’s only just past evening. I didn’t realize you were sleeping so early. This is top secret, if the people from the Martial Alliance knew about this, they’d definitely kill over in the night. ‘Heavenly Demon Sleepy, Night Attack on Heavenly Demon Hall!'”

“Get to the point!”

“Yes.”

I put away my jokes and stated my reason for coming tonight.

“I want to utilize the Blood Sky Blade Demon.”

“I thought you said you were going to kill him?”

“It’s a shame to kill him.”

Father should have guessed my intentions. After all, he should have known that Blood Heavenly Saber Demon and I had joined forces when he recommended Zhang Hu.

Not only father, but anyone who pays the slightest attention to the politics within the sect can guess this. Right now everyone is staring at me and the Blood Heavenly Blade Demon, wondering how our relationship will develop, wondering how my elder brother will react, wondering what choices the other Demon Elders will make.

Father changed the subject.

“How’s the new sword?”

“I love it.”

“Show me.”

I handed my father the Black Devil Sword along with the scabbard.

Father slowly drew the Black Demon Sword and scrutinized it carefully before nodding in satisfaction.

“You tamed it well.”

“Can you tell just by holding it?”

“Sure. Do I have to wait until I get stabbed by it?”

My father said as he returned the Black Devil Sword to me:

“The Blood Sky Blade Demon is not that easy to tame.”

“I never intended to tame him in the first place, I just wanted to use him as a handy weapon before he was completely scrapped. He has no value as a collector at this point.”

“What if he kills you?”

“Then let’s kill. I’m not like the Blood Sky Blade Demon, once he breaks it, he’s completely done for, whereas I, on the other hand, will only get more and more courageous the more I get frustrated. I’ll bandage my wounds and keep going.”

“Easier said than done. Why are you telling me this?”

“Now that I’m on the salary you gave me, of course I have to report to you on the progress of my work.”

Father narrowed his eyes.

“You’re not here to make me agree to the proposal of the Blood Sky Blade Demon?”

Gingerly, but he guessed wrong this time.

“No, I have come to ask you to refuse his offer.”

“Refuse his offer? Why?”

“I want to take this opportunity to frustrate him. He always looks unbeatable whenever he sees me, and those who don’t know would think he’s more powerful than you. I’m going to let him know this time who is the true master.”

“Don’t come with me on this, tell the truth.”

“Why do you think I didn’t mean what I said?”

“The Demon Army is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your power, and you would give up this opportunity just to suppress the Blood Sky Blade Demon? You’re not the type of child who is intent on doing something.”

True to form, my father saw right through me.

“You’re right.”

“What the hell are you playing at?”

“I have other things to ask of the Blood Heavenly Blade Demon, so I can’t let him have his way this time.”

“Something more important than a demon army?”

“In a sense, yes. And, the demon army will eventually fall into my hands. I will have everything in my pocket.”

Without another word, my father turned and walked into the room.

“Stop it and go back.”

Despite the words, I could feel that my father had granted my request.

I couldn’t help but laugh at the “flowers” blooming on my father’s back.

‘Father, for tonight at least, nothing is more interesting than the nightgown you’re wearing.’

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