The newcomer was named Man Gan. He possessed the strength of a Rank Three Demon Emperor. Previously, he had noticed the half-human, half-horse Bai Jie among the crowd and felt an immediate infatuation. After inquiring, he learned Bai Jie's and Chen Nan's whereabouts and came to visit.
"Little lady, you should feel fortunate that my young master fancies you," a dog-headed humanoid demon beside Man Gan said, sticking out its long tongue. Another added, "Indeed, my lord is the third-ranked commander under Emperor Tu Mie, possessing the strength of a Rank Eight Demon Emperor. If you become our young master's woman, you will undoubtedly have endless blessings. I advise you not to be ungrateful."
Man Gan glanced at Chen Nan and continued, "My father is one of the examiners for this assessment. If you agree to be with me, I can guarantee your man will become one of the ten commanders."
Bai Jie's eyes lit up. "Are you telling the truth?"
"Of course," Man Gan replied arrogantly. Relying on being Man Ba's son, he committed all sorts of evil deeds within Kun City, and no one dared to offend him.
"Then what are you waiting for?" Man Gan urged. "Let's go inside!"
Bai Jie eagerly grabbed Man Gan's hand and led him towards the house.
"Young master, could we perhaps have some soup?" the dog-headed demon slobbered, looking extremely lecherous.
Man Gan leered at Bai Jie. "Miss, you don't mind if the three of us go at you together, do you?" he asked with a wicked grin, clearly not considering Chen Nan at all.
Bai Jie smiled shyly. "It's fine even if the three of you come at me together."
The other two were overjoyed and excitedly followed Bai Jie into the house, their minds already filled with fantasies, such as the three of them playing together.
Chen Nan stood there quietly, waiting for about a minute. Bai Jie emerged, tidying her disheveled clothes, her face flushed. As for Man Gan and his two companions… she had already killed them and stored them in her spatial artifact. Although Bai Jie was a woman, she possessed the strength of a Rank Five Demon Emperor. Even though she concealed her aura to appear as only a Rank One Demon Emperor, her true strength remained. Moreover, she was incredibly brave, having dared to confront Gu Jin alone at Pingwang Mountain. What good end could those three who attempted to take advantage of her possibly meet?
After changing into Chen Nan's clothes, Bai Jie no longer stood out as much, though her feminine features were still apparent. Her walk was somewhat wobbly, drawing attention. Afterward, Chen Nan took Bai Jie into the city. Because Emperor Cong Zun wanted to transform the Demon Realm into the Human Realm, there were many elements of human civilization. Many humans had even migrated here previously. While they operated shops and taverns, all their profits went to Tu Mie. They were akin to wage laborers on Earth, utterly lacking dignity.
"Young sir, my boss invites you for a drink." While Chen Nan and Bai Jie were eating, a middle-aged demon approached with a vat of wine. It was more of a barrel, about two meters high and as thick as a millstone, containing over a thousand catties of wine.
Chen Nan glanced into the distance and saw a woman in her thirties, wearing a black robe, with a pair of black goat horns on her forehead. Her complexion was pale, her lips dark, but her features were exquisitely beautiful, rivaling Bai Jie's. Of course, this woman was immensely powerful, beyond Chen Nan's comprehension, at least a Rank Seven Demon Emperor or higher. Seeing Chen Nan's gaze, the woman offered a faint smile and raised her wine bowl in a toast. Chen Nan raised his bowl in return.
The Demon Race was very inclusive. Although demons were prone to fighting, their hearts, compared to humans, were simple. Furthermore, they were forthright and enjoyed making friends.
"Master, that woman probably wants to sleep with you," Bai Jie's soul transmission echoed in Chen Nan's mind, with a hint of sourness in her tone.
"What are you thinking?" Chen Nan shot her a glare. "Just because she invited me for a drink, she wants to sleep with me? Can't you think less filthily?"
Bai Jie replied awkwardly, "It's not that I'm thinking filthily; the people of the Demon Realm are more forthright than you imagine. Not only are the men lecherous, but the women are too."
Chen Nan paused. Indeed, the Demon Race was the most populous not just because the men were lustful, but the women were as well. After all, it takes two to tango. Of course, it was common for demon women to give birth to multiple offspring with different fathers, indicative of the chaotic nature of the Demon Race. He looked at the pale-faced, dark-lipped demon woman with slight apprehension, a sense of unease rising within him. Fortunately, she hadn't made any rash moves, as the consequences would have been unimaginable. After all, he was not yet strong enough to confront her. He could only hope they would never meet again.
After the meal, Chen Nan and Bai Jie returned to their lodging. Time flew by. In half a month, it would be the day for Wan Yaoku to recruit soldiers. This time, they were recruiting ten commanders and a million ordinary demon soldiers. To become a commander, one needed the strength of a Demon Emperor, while ordinary soldiers required the strength of a True Demon, equivalent to a True Immortal expert in the Human Realm. The survival environment in the Demon Realm was harsh, and joining the Eighteen Demon Emperors was the best way to secure a life without worries. Therefore, many people signed up for the recruitment.
Five thousand Demon Emperors competed for the ten commander positions, making the chances of selection extremely slim, no less difficult than applying for a civil service job. Millions more signed up as ordinary soldiers. However, Wan Yaoku would only assess five thousand Demon Emperors because once the ten positions were decided, the ten newly appointed commanders would each choose one hundred thousand subordinates. Only those personally selected would be more loyal and easier to control. Chen Nan had not anticipated this.
"Master, look, isn't that the woman who treated you to wine a few days ago?" Bai Jie's voice suddenly sounded in Chen Nan's mind. Chen Nan followed Bai Jie's gaze and saw a familiar figure sitting on the referee's bench in the distance. It was the woman who had treated him to wine at the restaurant. She sat quietly in the center seat, her deep blue eyes devoid of any emotional fluctuation. At this moment, the woman also noticed Chen Nan in the crowd, her eyes revealing an unusual look, seemingly surprised to encounter him here.
Chen Nan smiled as a greeting. But just then, an icy killing intent emanated from afar. Chen Nan looked to his side and his heart jolted violently. It was Man Gan, whom Bai Jie had killed some time ago. However, he was now accompanied by a powerful Demon Emperor. Bai Jie's face turned ashen, as if struck by lightning. "Impossible! I killed him. How is he still alive?"