Throne of Seals: Underworld Priest, Demon Nightmare

Chapter 63 Moonlit Night: Xiaoxiao, could it be that you...

Chu Zichen didn't say much, but simply nodded calmly.

He walked to the soft couch, looked at the moonlit night's pale, almost transparent face, and the emerald green light at the top of the Life Praise Scepter in his hand shone, and a gentle and pure life force quickly gathered.

Soon, pure life force, like a gentle stream, silently seeped into Yueye's body.

A verdant halo enveloped the moonlit night, visibly fading the deathly paleness from her face and revealing a radiant glow once more.

Her nearly depleted spiritual energy and exhausted mental strength, nourished by this boundless vitality, were like a dried-up riverbed receiving a spring of sweet water, quickly replenishing themselves.

Not long after, Yueye's long eyelashes trembled, and she slowly opened her eyes.

Those purple eyes were initially a little hazy, but when they saw Leng Xiao in front of them and Chu Zichen beside her, they instantly regained their clarity and sharpness.

"Sister Yue! You're awake! That's wonderful!" Leng Xiao was so overjoyed she almost jumped up, her eyes instantly reddening. She lunged forward and hugged Yue Ye tightly as she sat up. "You scared me to death... I thought..."

Yueye was slightly startled by her embrace, then a warm feeling appeared on her face. She gently patted her back, and her gaze went over Leng Xiao's shoulder to Chu Zichen, knowing that he must have saved her just now.

Yueye took a deep breath, gently pushed Leng Xiao away, and stood up gracefully yet with utmost solemnity. She gave Chu Zichen a respectful bow, her posture extremely humble.
“Mr. Chu, I will always remember your two acts of saving my life. I will repay this kindness in the future.”

Not only this time, but also when they encountered a combined attack from three seventh-tier commanders on the battlefield, Chu Zichen bravely shielded her from the fatal attack with his own body.

"Yes, yes, yes!" Leng Xiao also realized what was going on and immediately stood up straight, her tone tinged with arrogance: "Count me in! Chu Zichen, I, Leng Xiao, owe you a favor today! Including what happened on the battlefield before, I also owe you my life!"

"I keep my word. In the future, as long as you ask, and it doesn't violate my principles, I will repay you even if it means going through fire and water! I will never break my promise!"

Chu Zichen's expression remained calm as he nodded indifferently, then changed the subject: "This place is not suitable for us to stay any longer. Our guard mission is now complete, and it's time for us to take our leave."

He knew that powerful members of the Moon Demon Clan would likely arrive soon to meet Yueye, so he couldn't waste any more time.

When Yueye heard that he was leaving, a fleeting hint of regret and a deeper sense of reluctance flashed across her purple eyes, and Leng Xiao also felt a strange sense of loss.

Moonlight quickly composed herself, pondered for a moment, and then made a decision.

With a flick of her wrist, she produced a spatial ring and handed it to Chu Zichen.

Chu Zichen took it and probed it with his spiritual power, discovering that there were gorgeous and intricate garments exclusive to the Moon Demon Clan, adorned with moon patterns.

Moreover, they possessed pairs of purple demonic eyes and identity tokens of the Moon Demon Clan, emanating the unique bloodline aura of the Moon Demon Clan.

Although Yueye didn't say it explicitly, Chu Zichen understood the implied meaning from the song.

Next, they would need to venture deeper into the demon territory, where their movements would be hampered. The items given to them by Moon Night would allow them to disguise themselves as Moon Demons and appear openly within the demon territory.

When Leng Xiao saw that Yueye had given Chu Zichen something, she was not to be outdone.

She touched her long, shiny black hair, seemed to hesitate for a moment, but still stretched out her hand, and a palm-sized, sharp-edged dragon scale appeared in her palm!

A deep, restrained light flowed across its scales, containing powerful energy and a faint, almost imperceptible aura of dragon might.

"Here! This is for you!" Leng Xiao turned her face away somewhat awkwardly, but her tone was very serious. "This is... a protective scale near my Achilles' heel! Keep it safe; it has my aura imprint on it. If you need to find me in the future, or if you encounter any trouble, take it out; it might be of some use..."

Heart-protecting scales?
Seeing this, Yueye looked at Leng Xiao with surprise.

In the Heaven-Defying Demon Dragon Clan, females only give their heart-protecting scales to their beloved males. Yet Leng Xiao gave her heart-protecting scale to Chu Zichen. Could it be that she also...? Chu Zichen was unaware of this, but he guessed that the gift Leng Xiao gave must be extremely precious. So he solemnly accepted it and said, "Thank you. Well then, farewell."

"Until we meet again." Yueye looked at him intently.

"Chu Zichen, remember what you promised. Come find me later to keep your promise!" Leng Xiao emphasized again.

Chu Zichen nodded again.

Just as he turned to leave, Yueye spoke softly again, her tone carrying a barely perceptible chill: "Mr. Chu, there is one more thing I need to trouble you with..."

Chu Zichen stopped in his tracks.

Moonlight's gaze swept over the few surviving carriages that had followed the escape outside, and the survivors inside.

"Please knock out my men. I have a memory-erasing magic that can erase their memories."

Chu Zichen instantly understood her intention and nodded: "I understand."

After leaving the carriage, Chu Zichen gave instructions to Cai'er and the others.

They acted swiftly, knocking out the few remaining survivors of the Moonlit Caravan.

"Very well." A cold smile curved Yueye's lips as she looked at Chu Zichen. "Thank you. Have a safe journey."

Chu Zichen glanced at her and Leng Xiao one last time, then said nothing more. He led the women of the 21st Demon Hunter Squad, and their figures quickly disappeared into the darkness of the hilly area.

Until she could no longer sense their presence, the last trace of gentleness on Yueye's face completely vanished, leaving only coldness and resolve.

She staggered slightly, her physical and spiritual strength that had just been restored was still very limited, and Leng Xiao quickly supported her.

"Sister Yue, we need to deal with these people quickly and erase their memories..." Before Leng Xiao could finish speaking, she was terrified by Yue Ye's next move.

Suddenly, Moonlit Night produced a scroll, coldly glancing at the unconscious, defenseless members of the Moonlit Night Merchant Guild, her voice as chilling as the polar wind:
"Erase memories? Only the dead can keep secrets. Xiaoxiao, step back."

The moment she finished speaking, the scroll shone brightly, transforming into a silent purple annihilation energy that instantly devoured the carriages and everyone lying around them!

All that remained was an even more desolate emptiness.

Leng Xiao stared in disbelief at Yue Ye, her voice trembling: "Yue... Sister Yue? You... how could you... kill them all?!"

Moonlight was expressionless, her voice eerily calm, yet carrying a chilling depth.
"Xiaoxiao, everything that happened today, including our true identities and abilities, is a taboo that must not be leaked in the slightest. I have no other choice."

Leng Xiao then realized that her sister Yue, with whom she spent every day and was like a sister, had an exceptionally ruthless heart hidden beneath her gentle and capable exterior.

"By the way, Xiaoxiao... why did you give him your protective scale? Could it be that you...?"

At this moment, Yueye looked sharply at Leng Xiao and asked unexpectedly.

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(End of this chapter)