Reborn as a Hatrack in the Mystical Land-Chapter 824 - 74: Lord of the Demon Mark

Yue Jinghua opened the door, and Ying Wuwang stood outside.

He smiled at Yue Jinghua, "Brother Yue, I heard that you entered the Mainland Battlefield a few days ago. I was very worried, but fortunately, you came back safe and sound."

His words were very familiar, as if he had known Yue Jinghua for a long time.

Compared to Hu Li, Ying Wuwang’s attitude towards Yue Jinghua was much more cordial.

Since joining the Four Unlikes Squad, he had gotten along quite well with the other members.

For some reason, even though Ying Wuwang had the same pair of purple eyes as Zong Shaoqing, Yue Jinghua felt very uncomfortable around him, especially when she caught him secretly observing her several times, with an expression as if he were examining his own possession.

As the saying goes, do not strike a smiling face; since Ying Wuwang came to greet her, Yue Jinghua naturally couldn’t drive him away. But she didn’t want too much interaction with him, so she just responded casually, hoping to make him leave.

Ying Wuwang stared at Yue Jinghua’s face, momentarily dazed.

When Yue Jinghua noticed his loss of composure, she felt a bit embarrassed, so she straightforwardly issued an order to leave, "Brother Ying, if there’s nothing else, please leave early."

"Haha, Brother Yue, I didn’t just come to greet you today; there’s something I need to discuss with you... and your several companions. City Lord Changsun has decided to besiege the Divine Ruins." Ying Wuwang ignored Yue Jinghua’s order to leave, his eyes lingering on her exquisite face, like a drunkard seeing fine wine.

Yue Jinghua suppressed the discomfort in her heart and processed the news Ying Wuwang brought.

Though City Lord Changsun’s decision to besiege the Divine Ruins came a bit late, Yue Jinghua wasn’t surprised.

The Demon General Hong Lei and his men retreated to the Divine Ruins, like a ticking time bomb ready to explode.

If not besieged in time, once the Second Prince of Dark Demon’s reinforcements arrive, they will join forces, and Four Symbols City will surely be plunged into chaos.

"Thank you, Brother Ying," Yue Jinghua decided to deliver the battle armor and the Seven Evil Belts from Long Ao’s Space Container to her brother Yue Minzhi before he departs, and also inform him of the safer marching routes learned from the Dark Demon Army earlier.

"I came today specifically to discuss the Divine Ruins with Brother Yue," Ying Wuwang cautiously looked around, making sure no one was nearby, before whispering.

After City Lord Changsun issued the order to besiege Four Symbols City, Ying Wuwang and several members of the Four Unlikes secretly discussed plans to sneak into the Divine Ruins.

He came to inquire Yue Jinghua’s opinion, as the Four Unlikes Squad had fifteen people. After some left, the July Mercenary Team accounted for nearly half, and Ying Wuwang only found Shalman and Qian Luo in the temporary residence. They agreed to follow Yue Jinghua, believing that Feng Buhui and others, who had been missing recently, would also follow Yue Jinghua’s lead.

These Dark Practitioners came to Four Symbols City all for the Xuyang Trial, which is held in the Divine Ruins this time.

Yet the members of the Four Unlikes Squad lost their qualification to enter the Divine Ruins.

This must have left some dissatisfied, and Ying Wuwang used this mentality, secretly inciting everyone to covertly plan to infiltrate the Divine Ruins.

Yue Jinghua recalled Qing Pu’s warning and felt hesitant in her heart.

"Recently, I found out about a secret passage into the Divine Ruins within Four Symbols City, which allows entry without City Lord Changsun’s guidance. I know Brother Yue, your brother Yue Minzhi has deep bonds with you. The Divine Ruins are rife with danger; wouldn’t you be worried to let him enter the ruins alone?" Ying Wuwang, like a cunning fox, could probe the deepest worries in people’s hearts.

For those Dark Practitioners seeking fame, he used the glory of the Xuyang Trial as bait.

To those who desire divine artifacts and high-level Dark Skills, he lured them with countless treasures within the ruins.

And for people like Yue Jinghua, he knew to use familial bonds as a catalyst.

In fact, Yue Jinghua was not comfortable letting Yue Minzhi enter the Divine Ruins, given it was a place where Demon Clan, Demon Beasts, and even fugitives ran rampant.

Moreover, due to the Xuyang Trial, Yue Minzhi needed to watch for sneak attacks not only from other teams but also within his own team.

Her brother was upright and unsuspecting; he might easily fall for others’ schemes if not cautious.

"Think carefully, if you decide to go together, come find me at the South City Gate tomorrow afternoon with your companions," Ying Wuwang seemed confident.

Yue Jinghua nodded, and Ying Wuwang smiled. Before leaving, he suddenly leaned in close, sniffed near Yue Jinghua, and said ambiguously, "Brother Yue, you have a scent on you, quite pleasant."

Yue Jinghua heard it, and her hairs stood on end; she retreated a few steps in alarm, keeping some distance from Ying Wuwang, her expression extremely stern, "Brother Ying, what do you mean by that?"

"Why such a big reaction, Brother Yue? I only think you have a faint floral scent on you, similar to a flower called Black Vine Pearl Flower from my hometown," Ying Wuwang’s purple eyes narrowed.

"I never use scents nor have heard of such a flower, Brother Ying is just joking," Yue Jinghua’s subconscious warned her that Ying Wuwang was very dangerous.

"However, the Black Vine Pearl Flower, although pleasant, is an extremely rare flower. Even in my hometown, it’s very scarce. It bears fruit every 500 years, with each flower only producing two fruits, one Yin and one Yang. These fruits combined can enhance one’s cultivation. But if the Yin and Yang fruits are used separately, they’re extremely poisonous. A characteristic of these fruits is that if planted in ordinary soil, they’ll decay immediately, but if planted in living blood and flesh, they’ll grow well. After Black Vine Pearl Flower is planted, it takes several years to sprout, and it has a trait that the more beautiful the host, the more alluring the bloom. Once bloomed, if unable to unite the Yin and Yang fruits, the flower vine will break through the body and devour the host alive," Ying Wuwang continued to speak with a smile, yet his eyes were a deep purple.

Upon hearing this, Yue Jinghua felt a cold rush from her soles to her head.

The Demon Mark on her back seemed to pulsate, like a beating heart.

"Jinghua?" A voice interrupted Ying Wuwang.

Not far away, Zong Shaoqing stood in the sunlight, observing Ying Wuwang and Yue Jinghua standing side by side, his light purple eyes emitting a trace of coldness.