They all became female demons after being reborn.

Chapter 10 Meeting under the Moon

The atmosphere in the side hall was a bit eerie.

Bai Suying said nothing, just rested her chin on her hand and smiled as she looked at Wu Cheng's profile.

Qingque stood behind him, staring coldly at Bai Suyi.

Their eyes occasionally met, but the gazes were quickly separated.

Bai Suyi still smiled freely, while Qingque's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly.

Wu Cheng felt the air thinner as he was sandwiched in the middle.

He sighed inwardly, lowered his head and ate his rice, pretending not to see anything.

Before long, as the atmosphere gradually returned to its lively state, Master Shen rose and raised his cup, "Gentlemen! Today, my Shen family manor is doubly blessed! The first is that I am turning sixty, and I am deeply honored that all of you heroes have graced me with your presence! The second is that my daughter is of marriageable age, and therefore I wish to find her a suitable husband!"

The room erupted in uproar as soon as he finished speaking.

Some people were cheering and applauding, while others were whispering among themselves.

Wu Cheng suddenly realized why so many people had come today.

However, none of the people who came were from any major sects or aristocratic families. Perhaps it was because Shen Family Village didn't have that much influence, or perhaps he knew that his family couldn't possibly be on their level.

No wonder his expression was off after Bai Suyi arrived; he felt she had stolen the limelight from his daughter.

However, if it's for the purpose of finding a son-in-law...

Wu Cheng's eyes looked strange.

Wait a minute!

They didn't care that I didn't give them a gift; instead, they kept asking about my family background.

Are they targeting me?

As expected, Master Shen turned around and smiled at Wu Cheng, "Young Master Mei, I find you to be a man of great talent. Would you be willing to meet my daughter?"

It really is!

Wu Cheng put down his chopsticks, cupped his hands, and said, "I have no objection, but it's my parents' decision and the matchmaker's words..."

"That's alright," Master Shen waved his hand and smiled. "We men of the martial world don't stand on ceremony. Besides, this isn't a formality; it's just a meeting. If Young Master Mei doesn't think much of my daughter, then this matter naturally falls apart."

However, judging from his confident expression, it seemed as if he thought Wu Cheng would definitely agree as long as he saw his daughter.

Hey! Wu Cheng actually became interested.

It's just a meeting. If I don't agree, they might not dare to do anything, but I might not be able to sleep well tonight.

"Since the lord of the manor says so, then I shall accept without hesitation." Wu Cheng cupped his hands in greeting.

"In that case, I will introduce my daughter to you tomorrow." Master Shen seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and then laughed heartily as he toasted with everyone.

After finishing his meal, Wu Cheng was too lazy to stay any longer, so he suggested that he go and rest first.

Manager Ji was very attentive and led the two out of the side hall, turned left, and walked along the corridor to the guest rooms. He even kindly arranged two rooms for Wu Cheng and Qing Que.

After everyone left, Wu Cheng asked, "Sister Qingque, what do you think Master Shen's plans are?"

"Perhaps he's trying to curry favor with His Highness, but he probably doesn't know His Highness's identity," Qingque said calmly. "His Highness can simply refuse him after meeting him tomorrow."

In her memory, Wu Cheng never mentioned anything about Shenjiazhuang.

Since Wu Cheng didn't mention it, it means it's not important. Moreover, Wu Cheng arrived at the Wentian Sect unharmed, so the Shen Family Village is naturally unimportant.

In contrast, she was more concerned about Bai Suyi's matter.

"Your Highness, do you know the young sect master of the Wentian Sect?"

"This is the first time we've met today." Wu Cheng rubbed his chin. "It's strange, but she seemed to know me. I even wondered if she had already recognized me."

"Sister Qingque, do you think the palace has already sent my portrait to the Wentian Sect ahead of schedule?"

Qingque said calmly, "Your Highness believes that the young sect leader came for you."

"It can't be that I'm just being presumptuous," Wu Cheng laughed. "Those who come to Shen Family Village to celebrate the birthday are all third-rate forces in the martial arts world. Wentian Sect is a martial arts giant that can force the imperial court to send me, a prince, as a hostage in order to seek cooperation. Let alone a young sect leader, even an inner disciple of theirs is too high for Shen Family Village to be worthy of."

"That's true." Qingque asked softly, "Your Highness, shall we reveal our identities to her?"

She didn't know much about the young sect leader, only that the future peerless and ruthless sword immortal of the Wentian Sect was named Bai Suying.

That sword immortal should have no connection with Your Highness.

"Let's not cause any more trouble. Maybe they have other things to do," Wu Cheng decided. "We'll meet the manor lord's daughter tomorrow and then leave. If she comes with us, it means she's here for me."

"What if it isn't?" Qingque asked.

Wu Cheng smiled, "Wouldn't that be even better? With the young master of the Wentian Sect accompanying us, the people sent by the imperial court to kill me will be hesitant to act, which will save us a lot of trouble."

Qingque said, "In that case, Your Highness should rest well. When it is late at night and all is quiet, I will go out and investigate."

Wu Cheng nodded. "Sister Qingque, be careful in everything you do. Safety first."

Qingque smiled slightly. "Your Highness, please rest assured."

How could I leave you alone to face all these mountains and rivers?

It was the dead of night, the moon was not dark, and the wind was not strong.

Wu Cheng's door opened quietly, and Wu Cheng, who had changed into black clothes, ducked out.

The way he looked back and forth was incredibly alluring.

"Okay, Sister Qingque hasn't come back yet."

Wu Cheng followed the wall all the way to the corridor covered with vines, and then rolled over and slipped into the small garden.

A moment later, he suddenly stood up, his face beaming with joy.

"Hooray! I won!"

He raised his right hand, and in his hand he held a tree branch.

But this branch was extraordinary, because it was three feet and three inches long and perfectly straight!

Such a "divine sword"—in his previous life of over twenty years, he had only ever seen others showing it off online!

He spotted this tree branch the moment he passed by here on his way to the guest room!

Divine weapons are only fit for the strong! This divine sword will henceforth belong to the Wu family!

Wu Cheng was waving the branch in his hand with a happy expression when suddenly a clear, slightly teasing laugh rang out from not far away, "Junior brother, instead of sleeping in the middle of the night, you're out learning to be a thief?"

Wu Cheng turned around in surprise and saw Bai Suyi with her arms crossed, her pretty face showing a half-smile as she leaned against the corridor.

Wu Cheng remained unfazed and assertive, saying, "I found it."

He was on guard.

White clothes? When did you arrive?

Although he was engrossed in the divine sword in his hand, he did not let his guard down, but he was completely unaware of when Bai Suying appeared!

The last time he felt this way was with Qingque.

This person's cultivation level seems to be no less than Qingque's!

"Alright, then you picked it up." Bai Suyi took a step forward and was in front of him in an instant. Her eyes, which seemed to contain a galaxy, seemed to reflect his image.

"But don't you think there's something wrong with Shen Family Village?"

Wu Cheng nodded. "The servants in the manor walk too quietly, and I observed them when they were making tea and pouring wine. Their hands are calloused, and judging from their positions, they must be people who handle knives all year round."

He paused, then shrugged and smiled nonchalantly. "But what does any of this have to do with me?"

Bai Suying just looked at him and smiled.

From that moment on, she was finally certain that her junior brother was indeed not stupid from the very beginning.

But she felt a tightness in her chest.

If my junior brother was never stupid, then what kind of life did he live in the Lin'an Imperial Palace since he was a child?

Why... can he still laugh?