He Yuzhu returns in Siheyuan

Chapter 736 Xiaoli Finds He Yuzhu

As a veteran elder of the Demon Suppression Hall, Qingyi was naturally well aware of the complexity of the current situation and the significance of this matter. He frowned slightly, his gaze inquiring as he looked at He Yuzhu and asked, "Sect Master, in your opinion, what should we do next?"

He Yuzhu's expression was calm, a faint smile on his face. He gazed into the distance and slowly said, "We don't need to expand our disciple base too much right now. You're aware that this matter has already attracted the attention of the higher-ups, and this incident is a prime example." He Yuzhu couldn't help but recall Qiu Feng's words. He knew that those high-ranking officials above him must have already taken action. After all, the loss of so many cultivators in this incident was no small matter, and it was bound to trigger a series of chain reactions.

Just as Elder Qingyi nodded slightly and was about to express his opinion, he keenly noticed a slight movement to the side. Qingyi turned his head sharply, his eyes sharp as an eagle, and shouted loudly, "Who is it? Come out!" The voice echoed in the silent room, full of majesty.

When He Yuzhu heard Qingyi's shout, he reacted instantly and immediately became alert. His eyes were fixed on that direction, and he secretly wondered who was hiding there and what their purpose was.

A moment later, Xiaoli slowly emerged from her hiding place. She walked gracefully, with a familiar smile on her face, and said, "Yuzhu, I'm here to see you."

He Yuzhu had never expected that the person who appeared was Xiaoli. He was startled for a moment, then a smile crossed his face. He said, "Why are you here? You should be staying in the mountains now." He Yuzhu knew that this incident was also a devastating disaster for the demon tribe. Their top fighters had been slain one after another in this turmoil, resulting in heavy losses. However, unlike humans, the demon tribe did not unite in this conflict; many groups chose to stay out of it.

Take the Jiaolong Clan, for example. They relied on their own judgment and ultimately decided not to participate in the war, thus avoiding any losses. Other clans shared the same sentiment. After this battle, the demon clan was severely weakened and forced to retreat back into the mountains. He Yuzhu pondered that resources in the mountains were already limited, and with so many clans and varying strengths, as resources dwindled, he wondered if war would break out between these clans.

Xiaoli was filled with worry and anticipation. Her eyes locked onto He Yuzhu, and she slowly said, "Yuzhu, I've already talked to my mother. She said the current family situation is not favorable for me, so she asked me to seek your protection. Perhaps I can survive better here."

He Yuzhu frowned slightly, looking at Xiaoli with difficulty, and said, "I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to follow me. Look, I'm just an ordinary human, and you're a demon. The difference between our two races is not small. If others knew about this, it would probably cause a lot of trouble."

Xiaoli smiled playfully, her eyes gleaming with confidence as she said, "Don't worry, I'm very powerful now! No one else can discover my true identity except you. Even if I follow you around, there will be absolutely no problem. Just put your mind at ease."

He Yuzhu opened his mouth, wanting to continue dissuading her, but swallowed the words back. Thinking back on this period of time, Xiaoli was indeed like a sister, always by his side and providing him with a lot of help. Looking at the complicated situation of the demon tribe now, it was indeed not very favorable for Xiaoli. After thinking for a moment, He Yuzhu sighed helplessly, looked at Xiaoli and said, "Okay, from now on, you can still call me Xiaoli. But you have to remember one very important thing. Without my order, you must never act on your own. Do you understand?"

Xiaoli nodded vigorously, her eyes full of joy and obedience, and said, "Yuzhu, I will listen to you. I will do whatever you tell me to do. I promise to be obedient."

He Yuzhu looked at Xiaoli's well-behaved appearance and couldn't help but smile. He said, "Okay, from today on, you are my little sister. You have been running around outside for a while and you are really tired. Let's go back and have a good rest."

When Xiaoli heard this, her smiling face instantly fell, and her heart was filled with grievance and dissatisfaction. She looked straight at He Yuzhu and said with courage: "Yuzhu, I am not your little sister. I like you and I want to marry you. I don't want to be just your sister."

He Yuzhu was stunned when he heard this, as if struck by thunder. He never expected that Xiaoli would suddenly say such a thing. After recovering from his shock, He Yuzhu looked at Xiaoli helplessly and said, "Xiaoli, you should know that I have always treated you as my own sister. Besides, the situation between you and me is a bit complicated. You are a demon and I am a human. In addition, human marriage places great emphasis on emotional foundation and it is not something that can be done casually. What's more, I already have a family and several children. It is impossible for me to marry again in the future."

Xiaoli pouted slightly, a hint of stubbornness flashing in her eyes. She smiled and said, "Why do you only treat me as your sister? Putting aside the fact that I've lived in this world for much longer than you, even in terms of age alone, I'm still your sister. I just like you, and I want to have a baby for you. Isn't that a simple thing?"

He Yuzhu was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to respond to Xiaoli's passionate feelings. He looked at Xiaoli helplessly and said sincerely, "Xiaoli, we are really not suitable. If you are willing to follow me, don't mention this matter again, okay? Let's get along well like before."

The corners of Xiaoli's mouth turned up slightly, revealing a sweet smile that was as bright as a flower blooming in spring. She looked at He Yuzhu with affectionate eyes and said crisply (with a smart light flashing in her eyes): "Sure, I will follow you from now on."

In reality, Xiaoli was calculating her own plans. She reflected that she was a demon, endowed with a lifespan and abilities far superior to those of ordinary humans, while He Yuzhu's wife was merely a mortal. As time passed, mortals would eventually age, and by then, they would no longer be able to stay with He Yuzhu. But she, on the other hand, was different. As long as she remained by He Yuzhu's side, was she worried about not winning his heart? At this thought, Xiaoli's eyes gleamed with a determined glint.