My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

The soldiers of the Demon Clan were dumbfounded as they witnessed the scene unfold before them.

It seemed as though their own Demon Emperor had been stupefied by the flash of the sword. Otherwise, why would he engage in a brawl with his own people, welcoming a troublemaker with a smile?

"Friend, please do not be offended," Gu Lan said indifferently. "The subordinate below lacks understanding, and I have already reprimanded him on your behalf."

"Friend! Friend, please refrain from further action. Whatever your request, feel free to speak!"

Gu Lan was too lazy to engage in further conversation. In an instant, his figure vanished from its original position, only to reappear behind the nine-tailed celestial fox, delivering an unexpected kick.

This kick, though plain and unadorned, left behind a myriad of afterimages!

Regardless of how the nine-tailed celestial fox dodged and activated secret techniques, it simply couldn't evade the blow.

Under the watchful gaze of many, it solidly received the kick, sending the entire form of the nine-tailed celestial fox flying out of Demon Emperor City.

On the city walls, the soldiers of the Demon Clan were astounded. They felt as though their own Demon Emperor was deliberately courting trouble.

Otherwise, why couldn't he even evade such a plain and unadorned kick?

Thud!

The nine-tailed celestial fox tumbled to the ground, creating a sizable crater upon impact. Before he could even comprehend why he couldn't mobilize his true energy, a powerful force instantly lifted him up. Then, he saw a footprint hurtling towards his face.

"No!"

The nine-tailed celestial fox emitted a cry of despair as he realized he couldn't escape this kick.

In front of the many members of the Demon Clan, he was repeatedly kicked in the face. In the moment his right cheek met the imprint of the foot, he felt an impulse to die.

Thud!

The nine-tailed celestial fox was kicked into the air. As he was kicked around in midair, each time he was about to land, another kick came his way. The scene became surreal.

Outside Demon Emperor City, the notorious Demon Emperor was being tossed around by an unknown cultivator, constantly changing positions mid-air.

The Demon Clan soldiers were utterly dumbfounded. If they weren't certain that the figure in the air was their Demon Emperor, they might have mistaken it for a crude farce.

During this time, the Demon Clan soldiers atop the city walls naturally contemplated intervening.

However, as they were about to take action, Gu Xiaoqi emitted the aura of the divine beast, the phoenix. In an instant, the entire Demon Clan within Demon Emperor City trembled in fear. Experience new tales on My Virtual Library Empire

"It's the phoenix!"

Someone recognized Gu Xiaoqi's identity, causing their bodies to shake even more violently. Most of them instantly lost the courage to act.

The few remaining Demon Clan members who still wished to uphold the honor of Demon Emperor City were dissuaded by others.

"Cease all actions!"

"Can't you see I'm engaging in a friendly exchange with a friend? Whoever dares to act will be immediately expelled from the Demon Emperor City!"

As the nine-tailed celestial fox endured the beatings, he warned the Demon Clan soldiers who were eager to act.

He had inquired about the relationship between the offerings to the Tianji Pavilion and the Empress of the Jing Nation, knowing full well the purpose of Gu Lan's visit today and anticipating this day would come.

At this moment, even if he were to be beaten to a pulp or if Gu Lan were to pluck a few of his ribs to take back and make soup for the Empress, he absolutely wouldn't dare to refuse!

The Demon Clan soldiers stood still upon hearing the words of their Demon Emperor, momentarily stunned.

Watching their Demon Emperor being kicked into various positions, they felt as though the world had become unreal.

The powerful and terrifying aura of the phoenix constantly reminded them that this was indeed real.

Watching Gu Lan beat up the Demon Emperor, Gu Xiaoqi was eager to join in. However, since the Demon Emperor was her master, she couldn't intervene.

But if the minor demons of Demon Emperor City were to act, she could indulge herself as well.

However, who would have expected that those Demon Clan soldiers, upon being provoked, would all choose to retreat like turtles? The few who still had some spirit were prevented by the Demon Emperor.

How boring!

Too boring!

In an instant, she lost all interest in Demon Emperor City.

"Bang!"

Beside them, Gu Lan finished his work, gently brushing off the dust from his clothes. The nine-tailed celestial fox lay at the city gate, battered and bruised, wearing an expression of utter desolation.

"Your Excellency's strength is indeed unfathomable. I presume you are the one from the Tianji Pavilion of the Jing Nation?"

The nine-tailed celestial fox stubbornly inquired. Having been inexplicably beaten and humiliated in public without retaliating, his dignity as the Demon Emperor was thoroughly compromised.

At this moment, he simply wanted to confirm Gu Lan's true identity. He didn't want to end up in a misunderstanding where Gu Lan wasn't actually the envoy from the Tianji Pavilion, rendering this beating utterly pointless.

"Yes, astute observation," Gu Lan nodded, giving the nine-tailed celestial fox a commendation. Upon hearing this, the nine-tailed celestial fox felt like crying but had no tears.

"Understood, understood..."

What understanding? Why didn't you say so earlier? Did you want to find a reason to beat me longer?

Still, he had to maintain a humble smile. "It's indeed an honor to have you visit, sir. The initiation of the national war was an act of desperation for the Demon Clan."

Fortunately, during the war, the three main culprits had already been executed, and he had prepared some tokens of apology to be sent to the Empress of the Jing Nation...

As the nine-tailed celestial fox spoke, he presented all the prepared treasures. Among them were many precious materials from demonic beasts, suitable for alchemy or crafting artifacts.

Most of these materials were shed naturally by Demon Clan cultivators during advancement and remained undamaged, making them extremely rare.

In addition to the demonic beast materials, there were also numerous spiritual herbs and medicines. While their quality wasn't exceptional, their quantity was abundant.

"Very well, I'll take them without hesitation!" Before he could finish introducing the gifts, Gu Lan waved his hand and took them all as compensation.

"Very well, very well..." The Demon Emperor exhaled.

"However, this is just the token of your defeat in this battle... The matter of compensation between nations is far more significant than a mere sparring match. Demon Emperor, surely you haven't prepared only this much for the Jing Nation?"

Gu Lan raised an eyebrow. The Demon Emperor was dumbfounded! So you just took the compensation for the Jing Nation like that, implying that I need to prepare another one? And you want more than this?!

Having been beaten and then having to pay additional compensation, was truly a heartrending experience!

The nine-tailed celestial fox felt a mix of heartache and grievance but still had to maintain a humble smile.

"Of course, of course, there's more... Your Excellency, please don't be angry. This is just a token of respect."

The nine-tailed celestial fox's face was bruised and swollen. He didn't understand why, despite the injuries on his face not being severe, no matter how he circulated his true energy, they were difficult to heal.

This was undoubtedly the means of the Tianji Pavilion envoy before him. First, preventing him from fighting back, and now, preventing his injuries from healing.

Such mysterious methods completely extinguished any resistance in the nine-tailed celestial fox's heart.

Gu Xiaoqi saw her master beat someone up and receive compensation, filling her with infinite admiration!

The little chimera she held, just awakened to consciousness, witnessed the scene and was quite excited! Its howling shocked the other demonic beasts who saw it.

"Rumor has it that the treasury of Demon Emperor City holds countless rare treasures. I came today just to see them. If Your Excellency doesn't mind, please lead the way!"

Hearing Gu Lan's casual words, the nine-tailed celestial fox's heart skipped a beat. Not only did he take the compensation, but he also set his sights on his treasury. Was he still a person? Who was the one not acting like a person?!

"Of course! Friend... Please follow me!"

The nine-tailed celestial fox forced a smile uglier than crying. He wanted to refuse, but seeing Gu Lan's raised foot, he naturally relented.

Better to lose some wealth than face more calamities. Just surviving was good enough.

The nine-tailed celestial fox comforted himself incessantly. At this moment, his greatest regret was issuing the challenge to the Jing Nation.

Back then, he felt so heroic and domineering, but now he had to endure ten thousand times the embarrassment.

If he had the chance to start over, he would definitely keep the Demon Clan far away from the Jing Nation, as far as possible, and if possible, establish friendly relations for generations!

"Xiaoqi, when we enter the treasury later, don't be shy. Take whatever you like. The Demon Emperor is a good person, but we mustn't be too polite, or he'll find us too alien."

"Okay, Master!" Gu Xiaoqi smiled at the words, her eyes gleamed instantly.

"Ah!" The little chimera also began to howl.

"Oh right, you're included too." Gu Lan smiled and patted the little chimera's head.