Chapter 0036 – I Have Been Loyal – Absolute Return

The One Flower Sword Venerable, a woman with a stunningly beautiful face.

She appeared to be only in her early twenties, but her actual age was double that. Therefore, there was a saying circulating in the Devil Sect:

“The years do not defeat the beauty’s face, only the Swordfather resides in spring and autumn.”

What’s more, it was said that she was getting younger and younger every year, as if the years were flowing backwards on her.

However, if anyone was mesmerized by her soft appearance and acted rashly, they would be cut off by her unique blade called “One Flower Sword” and stabbed through the heart. The red camellia flower blooming on the scabbard was as colorful as blood, making people shudder.

“It’s been a long time, senior.” I arched my hand at her and said in a respectful tone.

“I’m really not used to hearing the title senior. You might as well call me senior sister.” Zhaolian Lang said in a gentle tone.

She has always been known for treating people with modesty, whether to her peers or to her juniors, she has always been courteous and polite and has never failed in her manners.

“This is not in keeping with etiquette, I’d rather address you as senior.” I insisted.

“In terms of age, I am indeed older than you, but the difference between honor and inferiority is not based on age alone, but also on character and ability. The one who achieves is first, if you are worthy of my respect, I will naturally honor you.” Zhaolian Lang said with a straight face.

“Since that’s the case, then I’ll be as respectful as I can be. Senior sister, you don’t have to be so polite, just call me Wuji.” Seeing her insistence, I no longer pushed back and said with a smile.

“Good, then I’ll call you Wuji.” Zhaolian Lang smiled faintly, sort of agreeing to my request.

I sidled over and introduced Xu Dalong behind me to her, “This is the member of the special case team in charge of investigating this case, I brought him here because I want him to explain to you what happened.”

Xu Dalong hurriedly stepped forward and bowed towards Zhaolian Lang, “Special Crimes Unit Xu Dalong, meet Senior Sword Venerable!”

“There is no need to be polite.” Zhaolian Lang raised his hand to stop him, then turned his head to look at me and said in a calm tone, “I already know what happened. Since the Yellow Springs Pavilion has already judged him guilty, then he is naturally guilty. Defiling a young maid is an unforgivable crime, and my Northern Heavenly Sword Family will never condone it!”

I winked at Xu Dalong, signaling him to retreat first. Xu Dalong understood and bowed to exit the hut.

Zhaolian Lang watched Xu Dalong leave before turning her gaze to me, the corner of her mouth curling into a meaningful smile. She naturally knew that my coming here today was by no means just for this matter.

“I’ve heard that during this recent period of time, Wuji, you’ve been stirring up the Devil Sect.” There was a hint of flirtation in Zhaolian Lang’s tone.

“Elder sister is joking, I just did some trivial and insignificant things.” I said modestly.

“It’s no insignificant trifle to be able to refresh the Demon Sect.” Zhaolian Lang said with a smile.

The One Flower Sword Venerable, was the one who was the least like a member of the devil’s path among the Eight Devil Generals. This is evident from her simple and elegant cottage. This place did not have any of the luxury and eeriness that people in the Devil’s Path were accustomed to, instead it was full of tranquility and elegance, rather like a place where hermits of those famous sects lived.

“You flatter me, I’m just doing what I can.” I said.

“It is rare for you to have such a heart.” Zhaolian Lang nodded appreciatively before turning his words around and saying, “However, you don’t have to be presumptuous. I have seen everything you have done. You are a very capable young man, and I believe that you will definitely be able to accomplish something in the future.”

“Thanks for the compliment senior, senior is ashamed of it.” I said in a hurry.

“You don’t have to be modest either, between you and me, there’s no need to be so polite.” Zhaolian Lang smiled and said, “Speaking of which, I also have to thank you for ridding the Devil Sect of harm and killing that beast Pei Zongzhuo.”

“Elder is overstating the case, senior is just doing what he should be doing.” I said.

“You don’t need to put on airs in front of me either, I know very well in my heart what kind of person you are.” Zhaolian Lang looked at me with a smile on his face and said, “You came here today, you shouldn’t have come just to explain Pei Zongzhuo’s matter to me, right?”

Seeing that she had already seen through my intentions, I no longer hid them and said bluntly, “Senior sister is as discerning as the eye, I do have other things that I would like to ask senior sister.”

“Say, what is it?” Zhaolian Lang put down the teacup in his hand and looked at me with interest.

“It’s …… like this,” I organized my words, and then told her exactly where I was coming from, and what I was planning.

Zhaolian Lang was silent for a few moments after hearing my words before he opened his mouth and asked, “Why are you telling me this?”

“Because I need your help.” I said bluntly.

“Help? What can I help you with?” Zhaolian Lang looked at me with a smirk.

“You are one of the Eight Demon Generals, and you hold a significant influence in the Demon Sect. As long as you are willing to help me, I will be able to …… “I paused, then said word for word, “become the next Demon Sect Master!”

When Zhaolian Lang heard this, a glint flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure. She quietly looked at me as if she wanted to see through me.

“Why did you want to become a Demon Sect Master?” Only after a long time did she open her mouth to ask.

“In order to fulfill my father’s dying wish, in order to lead the Demon Sect to glory!” I said without hesitation.

Zhaolian Lang didn’t say anything, just looked at me quietly, no joy or anger could be seen in his eyes.

I knew that she was weighing the pros and cons.

Blood Heavenly Blade Demon, that cunning old man, why would he choose me? Even going so far as to turn against his own son? Her mind must be filled with doubts.

“I see.” After a long time, Zhaolian Lang finally spoke, “Go away, this matter, I will think about it.”

“Thank you senior!” I was so happy in my heart that I hurriedly got up and saluted to say thank you.

I knew that she had moved on.

The reason why she agreed to help me was not because my plan was seamless, but because she wanted to figure out why the Blood Heavenly Blade Demon had chosen me.

She wanted to know what was so great about me that I deserved that old guy’s attention.

She wants to know if I am the one, or not, who can lead the Demon Sect to glory.

……

The next day, the One Flower Sword Venerable officially nominated Zhang Hu as the Demon Monarch.

When this news came out, it immediately caused an uproar within the Demon Sect.

One must know that the position of Demon Sovereign has always been appointed by the Demon Sect Master himself, and there has never been a precedent of the Eight Demon Generals nominating a candidate.