Free Web NovelChapter 1997: Chapter 2001: Retreat?
Upon hearing Qin Tian’s question, both Jin Zhongyun and Jin Lin were taken aback.
They obviously did not expect Qin Tian to ask this question.
Jin Yunzhong said, "Long Jun is in Demon Spirit City; in fact, we didn’t expect it either. He knew my father before and they had some interactions, so they don’t exactly count as enemies."
"It’s just that after that incident, when Long Jun suddenly appeared, my father realized... That was just after Long Jun withdrew his troops from the Demon Clan. The Daughter of Demon God, Nangong Wushuang, had always been living in Demon Spirit City. Long Jun came quietly, and later, they were together... We suspect they might be secretly involved..."
Hearing Jin Yunzhong’s explanation, Qin Tian suddenly understood, thinking to himself, maybe that’s how he was conceived by the two of them back then?
Seeing a smile appear on Qin Tian’s lips, Jin Yunzhong said, "King Qin, I’ve told you everything I know. Now, regarding the Demon Clan’s plan to attack the West State, I, Jin Yunzhong, will definitely withdraw my troops. However, I cannot guarantee whether the Demon Clan will withdraw... Currently, the Demon City is quite powerful... But there are many disagreements with the Demon Clan from various parts."
"The reason we agreed to send troops this time was mainly to take this opportunity to see if you truly are the descendant of Long Jun. Since we have confirmed it now, we can’t possibly attack you together with the Demon Clan."
Upon hearing this, Qin Tian immediately stood up and cupped his hands in gratitude: "Thank you, City Lord Jin, for your help! As long as the Demon Clan doesn’t interfere, our West State will be stable in the rear and will have the opportunity to compete with the Imperial City for supremacy!"
This trip to the Demon Clan unexpectedly turned out to be a delightful surprise, leaving Qin Tian overjoyed.
Looking at the current situation, if Qin Tian can manage the Demon Clan and the Dragon Clan, and the Demon Clan deals with the Barbarian Clan, only the main forces of the Imperial City and the Great General will be left, which Qin Tian does not fear.
"Brother Jin Lin, about the thirty thousand soldiers of the Demon Clan..."
Qin Tian turned to look at Jin Lin.
Jin Lin immediately nodded: "I’ll immediately arrange for their release, and even if the Demon City tries to stop it, they won’t be able to stop me."
"Report! City Lord, the City Lord of Demon Cloud City requests to see you!"
Just then, a guard rushed in anxiously.
"The City Lord of Demon Cloud City? Old Mu? Why is he here at this time?"
Upon hearing this, Jin Yunzhong was surprised and looked at Jin Lin, "Could the rumors be true..."
Jin Lin, seeing Jin Yunzhong’s expression, felt a bit embarrassed for a moment and said, "If that’s the case, I absolutely will not accept it! Hmph, Demon Cloud City is trying to humiliate me! To humiliate our Demon Spirit City!"
"No, it shouldn’t be. I’ve known Old Mu for many years, and he’s watched you grow up. How could he call off the engagement... Haha, it won’t happen."
Jin Yunzhong said, instructing the guard, "Bring the City Lord of Demon Cloud City to the living room."
After saying this, Jin Yunzhong looked at Jin Lin: "Are you going with me?"
Jin Lin hesitated for a moment and said, "I must go. This concerns my lifelong matter. Although I opposed it at first, how could they humiliate me by breaking the engagement! Hmph, I want to see what they have to say and hope they don’t anger me!"
After Jin Lin finished speaking, he noticed Qin Tian was still standing by and said, "King Qin, sorry, I have some personal matters to handle here. Perhaps you could rest in the study for a bit while you wait for me to finish, and then we can proceed to handle the release of the Demon Clan soldiers together?"
Qin Tian nodded, sat beside the desk, and said, "No problem, take care of your matters, I’m not in a rush."
Jin Yunzhong and Jin Lin walked out with looks of unease and worry.
Inside the Jin residence, there were dozens of courtyards, but the most private one belonged to the courtyard where Jin Yunzhong lived alone.
Qin Tian was in the study next to the courtyard, just two rooms away from the living room.
While Qin Tian was contemplating how to deal with the Imperial City’s army, he heard the sound of greetings between Jin Yunzhong and the City Lord of Demon Cloud City coming from outside.
"Old Mu, oh my, what brings you here? Oh, my niece is here too?" Jin Yunzhong said.
"Haha, Old Jin, my daughter was cultivating for the past few years. Last month, her master sent her back, and I have something to discuss with you, so I brought her along." The City Lord of Demon Cloud City said with a friendly smile.
"Greetings, Uncle Jin. Jin... Brother." A female voice came.
"Greetings, Uncle Mu! Yunxi, haven’t seen you in years, you’ve become even more beautiful." Jin Lin’s voice carried a hint of displeasure.
"Brother Jin, you’re joking," the woman said.
"Come on, let’s go inside and chat..."
Jin Yunzhong led his guests toward the living room.
Meanwhile, Qin Tian had already stood up and walked out the door, just in time to see Jin Lin closing the living room door. It was clear that he didn’t want anyone knowing what they were going to discuss next.
However, Qin Tian was extremely eager to know.
Because he had just heard a familiar name!
Yunxi?
And the daughter of the City Lord of Demon Cloud City? The City Lord of Demon Cloud City, with Mu as the surname!
"Holy crap..."
Thinking about all of this, Qin Tian suddenly became excited.
This name should never repeat anywhere else on this earth; it really is, Mu Yunxi!?
With overwhelming curiosity, he stepped out the door, extending his Sensing Power to quietly listen in on the sounds coming from the neighboring living room.
The distance was close, and Qin Tian could hear everything very clearly.
"Old Mu, what brings you and your niece here?"
After some pleasantries, in the living room, Jin Yunzhong took the initiative to ask.
"Yes... uh... Old Jin, our families have had a pretty good relationship over the years, haven’t we?" The City Lord of Demon Cloud City said, the tone seemed hesitant.
"Yes, decades of friendship, haha, Old Jin, just say what you need to say," Jin Yunzhong said.
The City Lord of Demon Cloud City, Mu Jing’an, first sighed before speaking, "How do I bring this up... Ah... since Jin Lin is here too, uh... this matter..."
Mu Jing’an hesitated for quite a while, unable to start the conversation with an old friend.
"Uncle Jin... My father and I are here this time to break the engagement."
As Mu Jing’an hesitated, his daughter spoke plainly.
Upon hearing this, the living room instantly fell silent.
Meanwhile, Qin Tian, who was carefully listening, was also wide-eyed. This voice, although he hadn’t heard it for over a decade, Qin Tian was very certain and sure that this speaking woman was Mu Yunxi!
The very Mu Yunxi who had taken away his first time!
After leaving Earth, she asked Qin Tian to find her, and now, over ten years later, unexpectedly, they meet here!
Since arriving in the Spiritual Domain, Qin Tian had also inquired about Mu Yunxi’s whereabouts, but the Spiritual Domain was vast and he never found any news.
"Haha... Unexpectedly, she’s Jin Lin’s fiancée... Thank goodness she’s just a fiancée..."
Qin Tian chuckled with a slight bitterness. As he spoke, his eyebrows raised slightly, and a glimmer of green light seemed to slowly disappear.
