Nine Nether Heavenly Emperor

Chapter 1921: Chapter 1906: Smiling Worse Than Crying

At this moment, not only did the elegant middle-aged expert’s face change dramatically, but even the elder’s face turned pale because of his own words.

The more they thought about it, the more likely it seemed! This Great Demon was just like feeding them delicious food and drinks now, to fatten them up before slaughtering them.

"After living for hundreds of years, is today truly the day of my death? And would I be devoured by this Evil Demon, losing my blood and soul?"

The old man murmured in his heart, but he had already made up his mind: if this Evil Demon truly intended to consume him, he would destroy his own soul and disperse it himself.

...

"Hmm?" Just at this moment, the old man sitting cross-legged not far from Shi Feng and the others slowly opened his eyes, then slowly stood up and looked towards Shi Feng and the others.

Judging by his complexion, his injuries seemed to have mostly healed.

Then, the old man respectfully called out to Shi Feng, "My Lord!"

Hearing the aged and slightly hoarse voice, which still sounded weak, Shi Feng slowly turned his head toward the old man and said, "Come over and sit down. There are delicious dishes here and the Absolute Moon Wine you like to drink."

"Thank you, my Lord!" the old man thanked him.

Having tasted the Absolute Moon Wine once in the past, the old man had longed for its rich taste all these years, and now, he could finally sit down and enjoy it properly.

The old man never thought that this prestigious figure would invite him to share a table.

And over these days, the old man had gradually realized that although this individual was a notorious God of Slaughter, if he remained truly loyal, he would not be treated unfairly.

"A few days ago, I told him that the Patriarch of the Heavenly Desolation Sacred Land had connections on the Divine Battle Continent, and he rewarded me with a Seven-star Demigod Battle Technique. If I continue to achieve merits for him in the future, he certainly will not treat me unfairly!"

"Yes! In the future, I must strive to achieve more merits and get even greater rewards!" the old man secretly said to himself while walking towards Shi Feng and the others.

Following, the old man arrived beside Shi Feng, taking a seat next to him, and glanced at those who were also sitting at the guest table.

The three from the Flame Sacred Land, he had seen before: two supreme experts at the Nine-star Demigod Realm, and the other was the Flame Saint Son of the Flame Sacred Land.

The old man never imagined that in his lifetime he could sit at the same table with such figures from the Flame Sacred Land, and now they looked at him with respect and humility.

Recalled back to when he was a disciple of the Heavenly Desolation Sacred Land, that land also hosted some supreme experts or inheritors of ancient forces.

Back then, he would only stand aside, serving tea and water, never imagining having such prestige today!

Thinking of this, the old man’s heart was filled with emotion. He turned slightly and glanced at his esteemed lord beside him, feeling he had truly chosen the right person!

When the old man turned again towards Huo Yu, Lei Lin, and the others, his aged face displayed an expression of pride towards them.

This was the old man’s pride in following the Nine Nether Demon Lord, and he even showed contempt for them.

Although the old man hadn’t seen the young man with the Thunderbolt Attribute before, judging by the aura emanating from him and his Martial Arts Realm, his background and identity were certainly not simple.

But what of it? How could it compare to the figure beside him? In front of this person, and now in front of him, wasn’t he full of reverence and humility!

At this moment, a Purple Jade Wine Pot and a Purple Jade Wine Cup floated out from Shi Feng’s storage ring, gently landing in front of the old man.

Smelling the rich aroma wafting from the wine pot, the old man took a deep breath, "Ah!" then let out a very satisfying sigh as if intoxicated in it!

The taste was indeed this taste! No mistake, Absolute Moon Wine from Absolute Moon Demon Land!

"Thanks to my Lord for the wine! Thank you, my Lord!" the old man quickly turned around, full of excitement, clasping his hands to Shi Feng in thanks.

The old man was excited, first for the Absolute Moon Wine, and second, because of having this new lord.

"No need for that, since you know it’s good wine, savor it well!" Shi Feng said.

After addressing the old man, Shi Feng turned to Huo Yu, Lei Lin, and the others, asking, "What about you guys? Why have you stopped using your chopsticks? Do these delicious dishes not suit your taste? Do you need me to have Fatty Fu swap out for another table?"

Upon hearing Shi Feng’s words, the old man from the Flame Sacred Land, who had been deeply preoccupied, suddenly snapped to attention and quickly replied to Shi Feng, "No! No! Lord Nine Nether Demon Lord, these dishes are very much to our taste! There’s no need to trouble yourself."

Saying this, the old man quickly picked up the chopsticks he had set down, reaching for the delicious food in front of him.

This capricious lord, who knew if he truly intended to notify Fatty Fu for a change of table or had other intentions for them?

Moreover, it wasn’t about whether it suited their taste right now; the delicacies were fine, they just didn’t have the appetite or mood to eat.

"Oh, truly to your taste?" Shi Feng asked the old man again.

"Lord Nine Nether Demon Lord, truly to our taste, no need for any trouble." the old man answered earnestly.

"What about the rest of you?" Shi Feng asked the other three.

"Yes! Very much!"

"Very much to our taste, boss!"

The middle-aged expert and Huo Yu nodded quickly to answer, and Lei Lin nodded as well.

"Hmm! Then let’s continue enjoying. But you all seem so unhappy, like someone died. You’re supposed to enjoy delicious wine and food, so be a bit happier," Shi Feng added.

Upon hearing Shi Feng’s words, Huo Yu, the old man, the middle-aged expert, and Lei Lin all showed forced smiles towards Shi Feng, like the kind of smile you’d give when there’s a death in the family.

However, these smiles looked very forced, especially the old man, whose old face looked worse than crying when he tried to smile.

They truly couldn’t muster up genuine smiles at the moment.

Seeing the expressions on their faces, Shi Feng quickly said, "Forget it, the four of you shouldn’t even try to smile."

Upon hearing Shi Feng’s remark, the four of them immediately dropped their smiles, reverting to the same expressions as if someone in the family had died.

"Come! Drink up! Let’s all be happy and freely drink a cup! Come!" At this point, the old man’s cup was already full. Raising his cup high, he smiled and said to the four in front of him.

Then the old man turned to Shi Feng and said, "My Lord, your subordinate toasts to you with this cup!"

"Mm! Good!" Shi Feng nodded.

...

By now, night had long fallen, but the ceiling and walls of the guest room were inlaid with gemstones emitting a soft white light, illuminating the room as if it were daylight.

With another cup of Absolute Moon Wine down, Shi Feng spoke up, asking, "Have you ever heard of the Divine Battle Continent?"