Chapter 29: The Villain Senior Brother Is About to Turn Dark, the Psychotic Junior Brother Pretends to Be Blind [29]

Chapter 29: The Villain Senior Brother Turns Dark, the Crazy Junior Brother Pretends to Be Blind [29]

"What do you want?"

The Demon Sovereign spoke with a smile, but his eyes held no warmth—only scrutiny and scheming.

This was the first time Bai Yan had taken the initiative to ask him for something since he'd come back.

And he was curious what Bai Yan wanted.

Bai Yan took in the Demon Sovereign's reaction but didn't care, simply saying:

"I want the Soul-Charming Bell."

"Oh, the Soul-Charming Bell... the Soul-Charming Bell? What do you want with that?"

The Demon Sovereign furrowed his brow.

The Soul-Charming Bell wasn't a powerful artifact—quite the opposite. It had little practical use, capable only of briefly confusing the mind.

And even then, it only worked on those with weak resolve and low cultivation. It was practically the most useless artifact around.

What could Bai Yan possibly want with that?

The Demon Sovereign was puzzled. Besides, the Soul-Charming Bell wasn't hard to find in the demon realm, so why come to him for it?

Bai Yan simply went on: "I want the one you have."

The smile on the Demon Sovereign's face faded. His expression flickered, and his eyes held an unreadable emotion.

He did have a Soul-Charming Bell—one that was different from all the rest.

Not only could it confuse the mind, but when used properly, it could capture one's very soul, turning the victim into a puppet without anyone knowing.

But so far, he hadn't figured out how to use it. How did Bai Yan know about it? And what did he plan to do with it?

As these thoughts ran through his head, his gaze darkened. Bai Yan watched him quietly, waiting for his answer.

Finally, the Demon Sovereign let out a laugh, hiding the look in his eyes, and replied:

"Alright."

"As I said, anything A Yan wants, I'll give you."

The Demon Sovereign spoke with such heartfelt sincerity.

Bai Yan looked at him and found it funny. If he hadn't known what the Demon Sovereign was really like, he might have been fooled.

But he had no intention of burning bridges with the Demon Sovereign yet.

After all, when the Demon Sovereign had asked him to deal with those two earlier, a plan had already taken shape in his mind.

A plan that would let him get what he wanted without dirtying his own hands.

Bai Yan smiled without saying anything and didn't turn to leave. The Demon Sovereign gritted his teeth, knowing he'd have to hand over the Soul-Charming Bell first.

But he didn't hesitate long. He turned and got the bell, placing it in Bai Yan's hands.

Though this item was powerful, he didn't know how to use it, so giving it to Bai Yan was no big loss.

Besides, Bai Yan was still in the demon realm, right under his nose.

If Bai Yan really knew how to use the Soul-Charming Bell, then once he was no longer useful, the Demon Sovereign would have plenty of ways to pry the method out of him!

With these thoughts, the Demon Sovereign's smile grew even warmer, his eyes and brows full of affection—the very picture of a gentle, loving father.

"This Soul-Charming Bell is no different from any other—just a bit prettier. If A Yan likes it, it's yours."

The Demon Sovereign spoke with a kind smile and a gentle tone. He paused, then went on:

"As for the Twin Gu Worm antidote... I haven't been able to get it yet. In a couple of days, my people will bring it back, and I'll have them deliver it to you."

Bai Yan knew the Demon Sovereign would never hand over both the Twin Gu Worm antidote and the Soul-Charming Bell at once. He had to keep something to hold over him.

But Bai Yan didn't care, and he didn't even care about the Twin Gu Worm antidote.

He had tried long enough in the demon realm, exhausting every method and trick without success. He'd suspected it was because of Ye Beiyu.

But now that Ye Beiyu had turned into a clueless little fox, he couldn't activate the gu worm inside him. Even if he couldn't solve the Twin Gu Worm for now, it didn't matter.

Having gotten what he wanted, Bai Yan had no desire to linger. He made a casual excuse and turned to leave.

But the moment he left, the Demon Sovereign's expression shifted.

He raised his hand, and several dark shadows appeared behind him, dropping to one knee.

The Demon Sovereign said coldly: "Follow him. See what he intends to do with that Soul-Charming Bell."

"Yes, Sovereign Lord."

The figures bowed lower, acknowledged the order, and in an instant dissolved into wisps of black smoke, disappearing from sight.

Meanwhile, Bai Yan looked at the golden, hollow-carved bell in his hand. He gave it a shake—no sound came out. That pleased him a lot.

He threaded a red silk cord through the silver bell, sped up, and returned to his chambers.

But when he pushed open the door, he couldn't help frowning.

Was he imagining things?

Why did it feel like his chambers were filled with a faint...

Bai Yan's brow furrowed even more.

He couldn't quite describe the smell—very faint and strange, somehow familiar, yet he couldn't remember where he'd smelled it before.

Soon, a soft whimpering sound caught his ear.

Bai Yan's gaze landed on the little fox lying on his bed, and his eyes softened for a moment.

He walked quickly toward the little fox, ignoring the strange smell in the air, but he still cast a spell.

Instantly, the air became much fresher, and his furrowed brow smoothed out.

Bai Yan sat down by the bed, looking at the mess his bedding had become, and felt a wave of helplessness.

He thought of a cat he'd once kept in another world.

A cat that was haughty in front of strangers but loved to act spoiled and cling to him nonstop.

Bai Yan slightly lowered his eyes to conceal the dark gleam within, his movements gentle as he smoothed the little fox's fur.

The little fox seemed to sense his troubled mood, lifting its head to tilt and look at him, then pressing a paw on his other hand with a soft whimper.

Bai Yan let out a low chuckle, opening his palm to reveal the soul-capturing bell he'd just brought back, still tied with red silk.

The little fox, curious, gave it a bat with its paw, then looked up at him expectantly.

Bai Yan said nothing, simply tying the small bell around the little fox's neck before scooping the little thing into his arms.

"I searched this out just for you—there's nothing else like it in the world, and it suits you."

Bai Yan's voice was soft and tender. There were plenty of soul-capturing bells, but only the one held by the Demon Sovereign was truly one of a kind.

The little fox stiffened for just a moment, but luckily Bai Yan didn't catch it.

The little fox rested its head against Bai Yan's chest, letting him pet it, but a deep, dark gleam flickered in its bright eyes.

So why, then?

His senior brother was kind to everyone—even to a fox—so why wouldn't he just like him back...

Unique in the world, worthy of...

Bai Yan glanced at the messy bed, then at the cute, fluffy little fox in his arms.

In the end, he just sighed softly, carrying the fox out of the bedroom to find it something to eat, and to have someone come clean up.

Meanwhile, in a corner they didn't notice, several dark figures flashed past.

The Demon Sovereign's eyes went wide in disbelief: "What? He took the soul-capturing bell just to hang it around a little fox's neck for fun?!"

The men kneeling below hesitated for a moment. "Yes, Sovereign Lord. The young lord really did hang that bell on the little fox."

"And from the looks of it, the young lord is crazy about that fox—carries it everywhere in his arms."

"Your subordinate has never seen the young lord so gentle with anyone. I suspect the young lord has feelings for that fox spirit..."