Ying Qing, though resigned to his master's message, forced a smile and said, "I'm not sick, nor am I mad. This is my master's intention. Little girl, if you have any questions, you can ask him yourself after you return to the Demon Realm with me!"
Feeling sufficiently embarrassed, Ying Qing wasted no more words and directly moved to bind Xing Yuan.
The peak of high-level Earth Realm strength was instantly revealed. Xing Yuan immediately judged that she couldn't win and needed to call for backup.
She instantly crushed a talisman seal in her palm. Xing Yue, who was sipping tea, frowned, and his figure vanished from his spot.
"I'm telling you, if you leave now, I won't hold it against you. Otherwise, when my elder sister arrives, you'll be finished," Xing Yuan declared defiantly, puffing out her chest.
Even though her elder sister hadn't arrived yet, it didn't stop her from issuing threats. In this regard, Xing Yuan was a natural.
Ying Qing's forehead veins twitched uncontrollably. In his eyes, this was clearly a mischievous child, the kind that made one want to spank them. He couldn't understand why his master valued this creature so much.
Ying Qing gathered another burst of power and attacked. He couldn't kill her, but a good beating wouldn't be a problem.
A shield instantly appeared, and Xing Yue's figure slowly materialized before them.
While Ying Qing was still contemplating this person's strength, Xing Yuan had already run over indignantly to complain.
"Elder Sister, he's bullying me! If you hadn't arrived in time, I would have been injured," Xing Yuan's eyes instantly welled up with a pitiful mist, making anyone believe a grown man was bullying an innocent and helpless young beast.
Although Xing Yue knew Xing Yuan's true nature, she couldn't stand by while her own cub was being bullied. She immediately turned cold, her gaze filled with killing intent as she looked at Ying Qing.
Ying Qing: A mischievous child, definitely a mischievous child! This was the first time in his life he had been bullied by a mischievous child and couldn't retaliate.
"People of the Demon Realm, why are you here?" Xing Yue recognized his identity at a glance.
Just as Ying Qing was about to answer, Xing Yue launched a sword strike. Her revealing his identity wasn't out of genuine curiosity, but to provide a legitimate reason to fight back.
Even though Xing Yuan wasn't injured, given her spoiled demeanor, if she didn't get revenge, she would sulk for days.
In comparison, it was better to let Ying Qing bear the brunt of it.
Caught off guard, Ying Qing was grazed by the sharp sword, his expression turning furious. Certain demonic features involuntarily manifested on his body, and a long snake tail whipped towards Xing Yue.
The two engaged in a fierce exchange, with Xing Yuan watching excitedly and unconsciously cheering them on.
"Go, Elder Sister! Hit him! Yes, just like that!" Xing Yuan bounced up and down with excitement, wishing she could join the fray.
Both their movements paused simultaneously.
Ying Qing: Ah! I swear, from this day forward, my most hated creatures will be brats.
Xing Yue also began to doubt herself. Was there something wrong with her parenting style? Why was she, with her indifferent personality, raising such a "lively" cub?
Stimulated by Xing Yuan, Ying Qing regained some composure. He knew he wouldn't be able to take her away today. Recalling his master's earlier instructions, Ying Qing immediately created distance between himself and Xing Yue.
Before Xing Yue could attack him again, he said solemnly, "Esteemed cultivator, we have no grievances. This is merely a small misunderstanding. I merely admire this little beast's talent and intended to take her back for training. If you are unwilling, then so be it."
Xing Yue stood with her sword, her slender form exuding immense power.
"As far as I know, the Demon Realm has been quite chaotic lately. You are no ordinary demon, so why do you have the leisure to venture into human territory?" Xing Yue scoffed, not believing his grand pronouncements.
"Although the Demon Realm is in turmoil, at my cultivation level, it doesn't affect the final outcome. I came out for some casual experience and happened to pass by," Ying Qing replied calmly.
He was the weakest disciple under his master, but also the only one who could leave the Demon Realm. His senior brothers and sisters were all under the watchful eyes of other demon kings, while he was too ordinary to warrant any attention.
Xing Yue didn't believe him. However, Ying Qing also possessed many defensive artifacts. If he truly wanted to escape, it would be difficult for her to stop him.
She then said politely, "Is that so? However, this is my spirit beast. Are you simply going to leave so carelessly after such rudeness?"
Ying Qing understood Xing Yue's implied meaning. He generously erased the mark and tossed a storage bag to Xing Yue.
"Inside are cultivation resources suitable for spirit beasts. Consider it compensation for my impolite behavior." Since he had found the person, he would keep an eye on her and later send a message to his master to send a senior brother to assist. These items would then be his.
Xing Yue's divine sense probed the bag, and her eyes widened in surprise. Weren't demons known for being stingy? How could there be so many things?
Having received a benefit and with Xing Yuan unharmed, Xing Yue nodded, accepting the reconciliation.
Xing Yuan was displeased. "Elder Sister~"
"Be good, A'Yuan~" Xing Yue soothed her gently, scooping her up again.
Xing Yuan, with her head being petted, felt dazed. By the time she came to her senses, Ying Qing had already vanished.
"Wuwu~ I haven't even gotten my revenge yet!" Xing Yuan whined, her movements carelessly tearing a few more rips in Xing Yue's clothes.
"Elder Sister has already gotten revenge for you," Xing Yue chuckled. "Moreover, I've placed an ice curse on him. For the next few days, he'll be forced to remain in his demonic form."
"Alright!" Xing Yuan, who had been all bluster and no substance, immediately brightened upon hearing Xing Yue's words.
Even though she hadn't suffered any harm, she simply didn't want that inexplicable fellow to have an easy time.
Xing Yue now understood Xing Yuan's temperament well. She sighed and led her to the next destination.
Ying Qing discovered that he couldn't transform back into human form. But it didn't matter; he had already sent a message to his master. While eagerly awaiting a reply, he followed the two.
Although he could find them using the formation disk, he couldn't just wait for his senior brother to arrive and then start searching. He was certain that if he did that, he would be "disciplined" again.
Five days later, Ying Qing received a reply from his master.
The message was brief, essentially stating that the Demon Realm was still in chaos, and they were unable to extricate themselves. Ying Qing was instructed to continue monitoring from the shadows and protect the young beast.
Ying Qing: ... (ಥ﹏ಥ)
Could he disobey his master's command? Of course not. He would continue to follow them.
Fortunately, when he left the Demon Realm, his master had anticipated this and specially prepared many concealment artifacts for him. Coupled with the distance, the two who were enjoying their travels had not discovered him.