Volume 3, Chapter 221 – Blood Ties Should Surpass All Interests and Gains

“Humans of the Demon Suppression Bureau,” the wolf princess said coldly. “If you truly don’t want her to live, I can snap her neck right now, and then we can fight to the death!”

“There’s no need for all that trouble!”

Wei Qingyu looked at Lu Zhuxin in the wolf princess’s arms, her brow tightly furrowed.

The Chi family still hadn’t shown any reaction.

She couldn’t understand what the Chi family’s intentions were anymore.

It had been so long. Long enough to have a child twice over, right?

Was the Chi family planning to abandon this legitimate daughter they had taken in?

Wei Qingyu had a very good impression of that girl. She didn’t want the girl to die here either.

The problem now was whether that girl’s life was worth exchanging for a demon princess’s life.

On one side was a mortal girl without any cultivation. On the other was a princess of the wolf clan, one of the four great clans of the demon realm.

What’s more, that mortal girl’s family didn’t even seem to care about managing her situation.

Between the two, there seemed to be almost no comparison.

Wei Qingyu gently stroked her blade, her expression complicated.

After a moment, she said coldly:

“This blade was personally bestowed by Her Majesty the Empress, ordering me to fulfill my duty and eliminate all demons under heaven.”

“I believe this blade will eventually fall on your neck as well.”

“Little princess of the wolf clan.”

“I also hope the wolf clan will honor their promise.”

After speaking, Wei Qingyu turned her blade around and sheathed it.

“The wolf clan never lies, never breaks promises,” the wolf princess said.

Only then did Wei Qingyu’s expression improve slightly. She turned and ordered her subordinates behind her, “Give them the medicine.”

“Commander, we’ve been preparing for this encirclement for a long time.” A subordinate couldn’t help but say, “We can’t give up this opportunity for an ordinary girl of unknown origin. We’re so close! Those wolf demons can’t escape!”

“This is my order. Whatever responsibility there is, I’ll bear it alone,” Wei Qingyu said. “And I will personally go to apologize to Her Majesty.”

The subordinate wanted to say more, but seeing Wei Qingyu’s stern expression, could only give up persuading. “As you command, Commander.”

Wei Qingyu had someone retrieve herbs and handed them to the wolf princess.

After checking Lu Zhuxin’s condition, the wolf princess said, “She has no cultivation and cannot use spiritual medicines with spiritual energy. We can only use ordinary herbs to stop the bleeding.”

“However, this isn’t a problem for the wolf clan. The demon realm’s land is barren and spiritual medicines are scarce. Many wolf clan warriors can only use ordinary herbs for treatment when injured.”

Wei Qingyu listened and felt something was off. “Wait! Will treatment methods used by the wolf clan work on humans? The wolf clan and human constitutions can’t be considered the same, right?”

The questioned wolf princess said irritably, “Human, I’m not that stupid.”

“In the Far Northern Demon Realm, humans exist there as well.”

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Wei Qingyu naturally knew this.

Within the empire, many people also regarded those fellow humans beyond the borders as outsiders.

Moreover, Wei Qingyu had heard rumors that humans beyond the borders, on demon lands, were no different from livestock.

That’s why Wei Qingyu worried this wolf princess might use the wrong treatment method.

What surprised Wei Qingyu was that this wolf princess, when bandaging Lu Zhuxin, appeared extremely skilled.

She unwrapped the gauze that had originally been wound around Lu Zhuxin’s neck and reapplied medicine.

“This human girl already had an injury on her neck…” The wolf princess frowned. “This wound was caused by a sharp weapon. What exactly did she experience before?”

How would Wei Qingyu know? She had only met Lu Zhuxin for the first time today.

This girl had been carrying injuries since she appeared here.

Wei Qingyu watched the wolf princess’s movements and couldn’t help saying, “You, a princess, can actually treat injuries?”

“Human, stop calling out.” The wolf princess said, “I’m the only one here who knows medicine. Don’t stand there yapping like a dog, interfering with my treatment.”

A black line appeared on Wei Qingyu’s forehead.

However, this wolf princess truly hadn’t been boasting. Combined with Fifth Realm demonic power, she quickly finished bandaging Lu Zhuxin.

The bleeding was stopped. Though the girl’s breathing remained weak, it had at least returned to stable.

This wolf princess, though a fierce wolf woman, was unexpectedly competent at this kind of delicate work.

“I’ve fulfilled my promise. Now it’s your turn, human,” the wolf princess said, looking at Wei Qingyu.

Wei Qingyu nodded slightly. “Naturally.”

She turned and ordered her subordinates, “Open the formation!”

Following her words, the entire inn began to shake slightly.

The four wolf clan experts could all feel the invisible pressure weighing on them slowly dissipating.

The Demon Suppression Bureau’s demon-binding formation was being lifted.

Moreover, everyone could see the runes sealing the inn’s door slowly dissolving.

The wolf princess took a deep breath, quietly waiting for the door to open.

“The door is open!”

A ray of sunlight streamed in.

Just as the wolf princess was about to leave with her people, suddenly, an unexpected change occurred.

Wei Qingyu suddenly moved. She lightly stepped forward, formed hand seals, and reached out to grab the wolf princess.

“Human, what are you doing?! Are you breaking your promise?!” The wolf princess had been vigilantly watching Wei Qingyu’s movements, so she immediately noticed Wei Qingyu’s action.

She shouted angrily and quickly pulled the unconscious Lu Zhuxin into her arms, retreating repeatedly.

“Your Highness, be careful!” The wolf clan elder swung his beast staff toward Wei Qingyu to block her.

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Wei Qingyu said nothing but tried to get past the wolf elder and grab at the wolf princess again.

The wolf princess understood. Wei Qingyu’s target was the girl in her arms.

So the wolf princess wrapped her arm around Lu Zhuxin’s slender, frail waist and warned Wei Qingyu, “Don’t move! Come any closer and I’ll strangle her.”

At this moment, the wolf elder’s beast staff also struck. Wei Qingyu was forced to retreat.

She stood in place, her expression slightly cold. “Wolf princess, I’ve already opened the formation as agreed. You should also put her down.”

“Ha! Human, do you think I’ll fall for your trick?” the wolf princess said. “If you want me to put her down, you should first have the people outside clear a path for me.”

“That’s the condition we agreed on earlier.”

Wei Qingyu remained silent.

At this time, outside the inn, a large number of experts had long been lying in wait. They had sealed off all escape routes outside the inn.

If these wolf demons put down that girl and fled the inn now, they would naturally run straight into the encirclement she had arranged.

This was originally the second contingency plan for when the wolf clan experts didn’t fall for the trap.

“Human, have the people outside withdraw, or all the conditions we agreed on earlier will be voided.”

Wei Qingyu took a deep breath. “Wolf demon, how can I be certain that after you leave, you’ll truly preserve her life?”

“Human, I told you, the wolf clan always keeps promises,” the wolf princess said. “If you don’t trust me, there’s no way I can make you trust me.”

Wei Qingyu was silent for a moment, then sighed. “Let the people outside allow them to leave.”

The experts guarding outside the inn received Wei Qingyu’s order and couldn’t help but look at each other in confusion.

They didn’t know what had happened inside the inn, but after receiving Wei Qingyu’s order, they could only reluctantly comply.

The wolf princess held the weak-breathing Lu Zhuxin and slowly walked out of the inn’s door.

Outside the inn, the armed guards all had cold looks in their eyes.

The demon clan and human clan were great enemies, and the Demon Suppression Bureau was the empire’s main force for clearing out demons who infiltrated their territory.

Among them, many colleagues had died miserably at demon hands.

Many of them had blood feuds with the demon clan that could never be reconciled.

Yet now, they had to watch these great demons leave with their own eyes.

Wei Qingyu followed behind them, slowly walking out of the inn.

She glanced at the guards ahead who were unwilling to make way and coldly ordered, “Let them go.”

The guards all showed unwillingness on their faces, but could only reluctantly step aside.

The wolf princess held Lu Zhuxin, gently pressing one hand on Lu Zhuxin’s neck, warning the surrounding guards, “None of you are allowed to follow.”

“If I discover anyone following…”

“I believe my speed at snapping her neck will be much faster than your speed at rescuing her.”

Wei Qingyu said, “Wolf princess, if you take her away from here, how can I confirm her safety?”

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The wolf princess replied, “When we reach a safe place, we’ll naturally have someone send her back.”

Wei Qingyu’s face was cold. She could only watch with the guards as the wolf princess departed.

At this time, a subordinate approached. “Commander, should we have someone follow them?”

Wei Qingyu watched the direction the wolf demons departed, her eyes narrowing slightly.

“No need,” she said.

The subordinate was puzzled. “Commander, are we just letting them go like this?”

“Those wolf demons are ones we worked so hard to hook.”

The subordinate anxiously advised, “If certain petty people report this matter to Her Majesty, I’m afraid it will be disadvantageous for you!”

“I know,” Wei Qingyu said, rubbing her forehead with some headache. “I told you, I’ll personally explain this matter to Her Majesty.”

“As for those wolf demons, someone will follow them for us.”

“Ah?” The subordinate looked completely bewildered.

Wei Qingyu had no intention of explaining.

This was Beihe Commandery, the Chi family’s territory.

Wei Qingyu couldn’t figure out what the Chi family’s attitude toward that girl was, but with such a major incident occurring on the Chi family’s turf, Wei Qingyu didn’t believe the Chi family would truly remain indifferent.

“It seems the Chi family’s situation is even more complex than I imagined,” Wei Qingyu muttered to herself. “I need to find time to visit the Chi family.”

…

Chi Family Grand Mansion.

Chi Xiyan hurriedly rushed to Chi Jingwen’s study.

Upon entering, she saw Chi Jingwen sitting in his chair, absorbed in reading.

Chi Xiyan took a deep breath and quickly walked in.

“Father.”

Chi Jingwen looked up. “Xiyan, you’re here. Looking at your hurried appearance, where’s the composure of a great family’s young lady? Sit down and have some tea first.”

Chi Xiyan had no interest in drinking tea. She quickly walked to Chi Jingwen’s desk, meeting his gaze.

“Father!” Chi Xiyan said in a low voice. “Why didn’t you send people to rescue Zhizhi? With the Chi family’s experts, combined with the Demon Suppression Bureau, those wolf demons wouldn’t be able to escape at all, right?”

Chi Jingwen looked at the agitated Chi Xiyan, his expression somewhat inscrutable.

How long had Yu Lizhi and Chi Xiyan known each other? Yet their relationship had already reached this extent?

Yu Lizhi being captured could make Chi Xiyan lose her composure like this?

What exactly was going on between these two girls?

“Xiyan, is this what you came to see me about?” Chi Jingwen said with a light sigh. “Zhizhi is my daughter. I’m also very worried that she was captured.”

“But worry can’t solve any problems.”

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“You need to calm yourself down first.”

“I apologize… Father.” Chi Xiyan took a deep breath. “I was too worried about Zhizhi.”

Chi Xiyan felt she was already very calm.

“Zhizhi is just an ordinary person. How could she get involved in something like this?”

Chi Jingwen said, “Wolf demons are cunning. They somehow learned of Yu Lizhi’s identity and used her as a hostage to threaten the Demon Suppression Bureau.”

Chi Xiyan pressed her lips slightly. “And then?”

Chi Jingwen looked at Chi Xiyan with a placid expression and continued, “Commander Wei Qingyu of the Demon Suppression Bureau, in order to save her life, had no choice but to let them leave first.”

Chi Xiyan steadied her breathing and said, “So what now? Where did they go?”

Chi Jingwen said, “That wolf demon is extremely powerful, not to be underestimated. Elder Mu is currently leading people to track them. However…”

Chi Jingwen paused. “I’m not certain we can safely bring Yu Lizhi back.”

Chi Xiyan was silent for a moment before saying solemnly, “I understand, Father.”

“Please allow me to take a team and go rescue Zhizhi.”

Chi Jingwen frowned. “I told you, that wolf demon is very dangerous. Your cultivation is only at the Fourth Realm now. If you encounter that wolf demon, you’ll be in danger too.”

“I know,” Chi Xiyan said seriously. “But, Father… Zhizhi is my younger sister. I was the one who brought her back to the Chi family.”

“Taking care of her is my responsibility.”

“She was taken. I should naturally be the one to bring her back.”

Chi Jingwen looked deeply at Chi Xiyan, as if trying to see through her.

Chi Xiyan kept her head slightly lowered, not showing any unusual expression on her face.

After a brief silence, Chi Jingwen finally said with satisfaction, “I truly didn’t expect this. I was worried before about you sisters getting along, that there would be conflicts and grudges.”

“Seeing your relationship is so good now truly comforts this father.”

“Father,” Chi Xiyan shook her head. “This is my responsibility as an older sister. It has nothing to do with emotional preferences.”

“Blood is thicker than water. The bond of the Chi family bloodline surpasses all interests and gains.”

“Good, good, good!” Chi Jingwen said “good” three times in succession. “That you have such thoughts greatly comforts this father.”

“I agree. Go to the Martial Hall and take a team to rescue your sister.”

“Thank you, Father.” Chi Xiyan thanked him respectfully.

Chi Jingwen watched Chi Xiyan depart, his expression turning stern.

“Being able to place blood kinship above all interests and gains is a good thing.”

“But the prerequisite is that that girl truly is Chi family blood.”

“Xiyan, oh Xiyan, what role exactly are you playing in all this?”