Dashing Student
Chapter 1428: The Demon Saint’s Recruitment
On the flying boat, Chen Nan and the Divine Calculator sat in the corner. Now they were surrounded by the Demon Clan, with five or six Demon King-level beings, not to mention a Demon Great Saint.
Among the demons, they appeared small, helpless, and pitiful, fearing that the demons might suddenly rise up and eradicate them.
Luckily, with Ao Hao present, the Demon Clan did not do anything to Chen Nan, and Yuan Sensen even seemed grateful to Chen Nan.
"Don’t you hate me? After all, I refined your clan uncle into a Demon Spirit Pill," Chen Nan curiously asked the silly-grinning Yuan Sensen.
In the Human Clan, such would be a blood feud, an irreconcilable enmity, but Yuan Sensen, apart from initial sadness, seemed to have forgotten about it afterward.
"Why should I hate you? Did you kill my clan uncle?" Yuan Sensen retorted.
"You really overestimate me." Chen Nan shook his head with a bitter smile, the corpse of the Ape Clan Demon King, during his lifetime, was at least Third-Layer Nascent Soul Realm; how could he beat that?
The corpse was only picked up as a bargain.
"That’s great, as long as you don’t make me taste the Demon Spirit Pill again, there’s no need to hate you for refining it."
The Divine Calculator beside them almost burst into laughter listening to their conversation.
"That’s good." Chen Nan nodded, "Once things are clear, we’ll be leaving."
At this moment, Ao Hao slowly approached Chen Nan’s side. The efficacy of the Bursting Qi Pill had passed, and all demons who consumed the pill were now incredibly weak.
Only Ao Hao seemed unaffected, directly sitting next to Chen Nan.
"Was it you who prompted the Righteous Alliance and the Demon Sect to join forces?"
Ao Hao’s question stunned Chen Nan. Was this about settling old scores later?
The Righteous Alliance and the Demon Sect indeed formed an alliance against the Demon Clan, partly due to his influence, but they were also taking advantage of the situation; the main reason was that the Demon Clan had grown and posed a threat, even wanting to eliminate them. This was the main cause!
Chen Nan was essentially just a butterfly flapping its wings amidst it all. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮
"Haha, you don’t have to say it; I already know. Looking back on many matters post-event often makes things clear," Ao Hao smiled slightly. "I heard you’re also the son-in-law of the Demon Sect?"
"So what do you think of Yuan Sensen? If you like, I can arrange for her to be betrothed to you."
Chen Nan widened his eyes, confusion flooding his expression; he simply couldn’t understand the motive of the instigator behind the Human Clan and Demon Clan war.
Beside him, Yuan Sensen blushed shyly, her head lowered, her face reddened.
Although she felt no affection for Chen Nan, the Demon Clan always respected strength, and demon women prided themselves on finding a strong partner.
Chen Nan’s strength was evident, let alone how he helped the Demon Clan break free this time.
Chen Nan was even more perplexed; why are you blushing?
"I don’t understand what you mean."
Beside them, the Divine Calculator suddenly widened his eyes and hurriedly interjected, "Great Saint, what about me? Didn’t I also contribute to escaping Fengdu City?"
Ao Hao’s face maintained its calm smile, no longer the hysterical or reckless demeanor from Dragon Fall Island, more like a wise strong entity.
"Just trying to win you over, don’t overthink it."
"But I’m from the Human Clan! Aren’t the Human Clan and the Demon Clan mortal enemies?" Chen Nan’s face filled with shock.
If another demon had made that statement, he wouldn’t have been surprised, but now the speaker was the Demon Great Saint, Ao Hao, who intended to eradicate the Human Clan!
"Is that truly the case?" Ao Hao’s deep gaze fell on Chen Nan.
Chen Nan intended to say something but suddenly recalled meeting Cat Demon Song Ya on the Nine Provinces Continent; how could they not be counted as friends?
So he remained silent.
"See, you also realize that the Demon Clan and humans might not have to be mortal enemies, and could even become close; it’s just a matter of different stances," Ao Hao spoke slowly.
Chen Nan sighed, still shaking his head, "I still don’t understand, why are you doing this?"
"Is it hard to understand, wanting to win over those with potential? Placing Sensen outside initially, I didn’t expect anything surprising, yet she brought you,"
"Clearly, sometimes a casual move can achieve unexpected results."
Chen Nan nodded slowly, realizing that many potent figures often performed actions that seemed inexplicable, yet it was part of their planning.
Clearly, Ao Hao was such a person.
"Forget it, I haven’t known Sensen for long, and she doesn’t feel that way towards me." Chen Nan waved his hand.
The Divine Calculator beside them was just about to burst out, "Me! I’m willing! Look at me!"
Yet no one paid attention to him, leaving him appearing like a clown.
Yuan Sensen felt a bit lost; although she never considered marrying Chen Nan, being rejected still felt uncomfortable.
Ao Hao did not persist, only saying, "You should have many questions for me."
"Indeed." Chen Nan nodded, speaking directly, "Luan Kong Great Saint’s direction for you to go to Heavenly Cutting Abyss, was long prepared, right?"
"Correct."
"His aim must extend beyond just preserving the Demon Clan’s spark; he must have deeper plans—what are they?"
"Heading to the Inner Sea."
Chen Nan was stupefied, and so was the Divine Calculator.
"Indeed, otherwise merely sealing you under Heavenly Cutting Abyss would be too cruel; well... do you know the way to the Inner Sea?"
The Divine Calculator’s breath turned heavy, fixating on Ao Hao intently, as heading to the Inner Sea was his most desired goal currently.
But he and Chen Nan came to the bottom of Heavenly Cutting Abyss driven by mere courage, without the slightest idea on how to reach the Inner Sea.
Under their expectant gaze, Ao Hao nodded, "Of course, otherwise, why would we come down? Luan Kong Great Saint simply wants my Demon Clan to have a new home."
Chen Nan became suddenly excited, although knowing little about the Inner Sea, within it might lie unexpected opportunities!
"Then... can you take us with you?"
Ao Hao immediately shook his head, "Certainly not, you didn’t even want to marry a demon woman of ours, we can’t trust an outsider."
"I will!" Chen Nan instantly changed his tune.
"But you haven’t known Sensen for long, and besides, she doesn’t like you." Ao Hao mentioned the words Chen Nan had just said.
Chen Nan felt somewhat annoyed, not expecting that the esteemed Demon Great Saint would have a petty side.
He immediately stepped in front of Yuan Sensen, holding both of her small hands, "I want to marry you; would you be willing to marry me?"
Yuan Sensen was unbearably shy, almost lowering her head to the ground.
"I... I am willing!"