Realm of the Night God

The serpent demon was enveloped in a layer of green light. When Yang Haoran stopped in front of her, the green light dissipated, and she returned to her human form.

Still clad in simple attire, still possessing that breathtaking beauty. However, compared to before, her complexion seemed somewhat pale, and there were even traces of blood at the corners of her mouth.

Looking at Yang Haoran in front of her, a seductive smile appeared on the face of the serpent demon. However, at this moment, her smile seemed somewhat forced.

She felt uneasy, worried that Yang Haoran might make a move against her. Therefore, she harbored thoughts of escaping at this moment.

The demon suppression talisman had been broken by Yang Haoran, and now she was free. Like a bird released from its cage, she could fly anywhere once she escaped from here.

Witnessing the unnatural smile on the demonic woman's face, Yang Haoran took a deep breath, and the Yin Qi suddenly surged at his side. The soul weapon, Waning Moon, rose slowly from the Yin Qi, floating above his shoulder and rotating slowly.

Seeing this, the demonic woman's smile froze, and involuntarily, she took a step back.

"Underworld Envoy big brother, what is this...?" The demonic woman's smile became strained, and she asked hesitantly.

"Do you find my Moon Wheel beautiful?" Yang Haoran asked with a smile.

However, the serpent demon was not foolish. Soon, she understood the meaning behind Yang Haoran's words.

Yang Haoran was reminding her, or rather, threatening her. If she tried to escape, Yang Haoran would undoubtedly use the Moon Wheel against her.

Feeling the powerful fluctuations emanating from the Moon Wheel, the serpent demon dismissed the idea of escaping. At this moment, she was weak, and she had no confidence in escaping from Yang Haoran's hands.

Persisting in escaping might cost her life.

Looking at Yang Haoran with a gentle smile, the serpent demon, despite her strained expression, immediately gave an affirmative response.

"It's beautiful. Underworld Envoy big brother, this soul weapon is simply full of aesthetic charm. I've never seen anything so beautiful."

Yang Haoran nodded with a smile, saying, "As long as you like it, I'm afraid you won't dislike what comes next."

Just as Yang Haoran was about to bring up the matter of cooperation, he suddenly sensed a surge of power approaching rapidly towards his location.

Judging by the strength of this power fluctuation, Yang Haoran speculated that the newcomer could be Deputy Captain Zhou. However, he couldn't be entirely sure, so he temporarily abandoned the idea of seeking benefits from the serpent demon.

"Underworld Envoy big brother, someone is coming," the serpent demon said, sensing the approaching power.

The serpent demon hoped that the newcomer was Yang Haoran's adversary, giving her a chance to slip away. However, she dared not show this desire on her face. Instead, she pretended to kindly remind Yang Haoran.

Yang Haoran nodded with a smile, saying, "Indeed, someone is coming. However, I'm not sure who it is."

In reality, Yang Haoran was well aware that, barring any surprises, the newcomer was likely Deputy Captain Zhou. Yet, he deliberately spoke as if uncertain.

The serpent demon responded with a forced smile, showing little change in her expression. However, in her heart, she prayed that the newcomer would indeed be Yang Haoran's adversary.

After a moment, Deputy Captain Zhou's figure appeared in the distance. Holding the Copper Coin Sword, he leaped a few times and arrived not far from Yang Haoran.

As soon as he appeared, Deputy Captain Zhou had not yet spoken to Yang Haoran when his gaze was captivated by the serpent demon.

The beauty of the serpent demon left Deputy Captain Zhou in a daze. He had never seen such a beautiful woman in his entire life. Just a single glance plunged him into the mesmerizing beauty of the serpent demon.

Suddenly, the Copper Coin Sword in Deputy Captain Zhou's hand trembled, emitting a buzzing sound. Startled, he snapped out of his trance. The infatuation on his face disappeared, replaced by a vigilant expression. Involuntarily, he took a step back.

"A powerful demon!" Deputy Captain Zhou spoke with a serious tone. However, what he meant by 'powerful' was unclear.

Although he had confirmed the serpent demon's identity as a demon, Deputy Captain Zhou did not act recklessly because Yang Haoran was still present.

"Yang Divine Envoy, what's going on here?" Deputy Captain Zhou scanned the surroundings, noticing signs of recent combat. From the scene, the battle seemed intense, but Deputy Captain Zhou wasn't directly involved. Hence, he turned to Yang Haoran for an explanation.

Upon Deputy Captain Zhou's inquiry, the serpent demon felt disappointed. She had hoped the newcomer was Yang Haoran's adversary, but the current situation suggested otherwise.

"It's a long story. Well, let me explain," Yang Haoran said with a smile. He took a puff of smoke, organized his thoughts, and continued, "After ascending the mountain, I discovered a dilapidated wooden house where a serpent demon was trapped. I unintentionally entered the cabin, and the demon suppression talisman attacked me, attempting to seal both me and the serpent demon. I didn't want such a thing to happen, so I exerted great effort to destroy the demon suppression talisman."

Deputy Captain Zhou got a rough idea from Yang Haoran's words, but he still had some doubts. On the other hand, the serpent demon, upon hearing Yang Haoran's explanation, couldn't help but cast a disdainful glance at him. She found Yang Haoran's words extremely insincere, especially the part about him exerting great effort.

What did he mean by 'great effort'?

She had been present throughout the whole ordeal, and it was her who exerted great effort, not Yang Haoran. Yang Haoran hadn't even gone all out. How could he claim to have exerted great effort?

Although she scorned Yang Haoran's choice of words, the serpent demon was not foolish enough to challenge him openly. She maintained a smiling expression on her face, silently contemplating how to escape.

"Now that the demon suppression talisman is gone, and the serpent demon is free. How do we deal with this serpent demon now?" Deputy Captain Zhou felt somewhat puzzled. Yang Haoran and the serpent demon seemed not to be fighting at the moment, and it appeared they might not fight for the time being. This left Deputy Captain Zhou quite confused. Did the two know each other before?

Upon hearing Deputy Captain Zhou's question, the serpent demon was alarmed, feeling quite aggrieved. Being at the mercy of someone else felt extremely unpleasant for her.

What made it even more unfortunate was that, to avoid angering Yang Haoran, she had to maintain a smile and refrain from uttering a single harsh word.

Deputy Captain Zhou looked at Yang Haoran, and the serpent demon also turned her gaze to him. Both were eagerly awaiting his response.

"This serpent demon still has value to me, so I haven't taken her life. I plan to bring her back home," Yang Haoran said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the serpent demon's expression changed. This was not the outcome she had hoped for. Yang Haoran felt too dangerous to her. Spending a long time with him would keep her nerves constantly on edge. For her, it was a kind of misfortune and torture.

Moreover, if Yang Haoran harbored ill intentions and decided to harm her, with her current strength, she had no way to resist him. The final result would be her death!

Her ideal scenario at this moment was to complete the transaction with Yang Haoran here and immediately leave. Both sides would be clear of any obligations, and they would have no further ties.

However, Yang Haoran's words shattered her hopes.

Deputy Captain Zhou, upon hearing Yang Haoran's words, also had a changed expression. In his view, the best course of action now was to eliminate the serpent demon to prevent future troubles. He absolutely couldn't allow her to be brought back!

"Yang Divine Envoy, you must think it over. She's a demon, not a human. If there's any negligence that allows her to escape, I don't know how many ordinary people will be harmed. " Deputy Captain Zhou spoke with a serious tone, advising Yang Haoran.

Before Yang Haoran could respond, the serpent demon became displeased. Her smile disappeared from her face, and her expression turned ugly.

"What do you mean? Are you humans so delicate? Yes, I consume humans, but don't you also eat meat? Moreover, those who end up being my meals either willingly offered themselves or provoked me. If they seek death, I grant it to them. What's wrong with that?"