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Chapter 188 The Foundation of the Bull Demon King's Destiny
Princess Jade Face's casual "send her away" was like a bucket of ice water poured into a warm cave. The air froze instantly.

The little demon Tang, who was lying on the ground, suddenly shuddered and buried her head in the carpet, feeling like she was about to cry.

"Oh no, this vixen is going to kill me! She can't possibly eat me, can she?"

Yellow Wind Monster's thick eyebrows furrowed, his face showing surprise and a hint of disapproval. He spoke in a deep voice.
"This...isn't good."

Before the Bull Demon King could speak, he began to plead for mercy, which made both the Bull Demon King and Princess Jade Face stare at him.
What are you trying to do, you Yellow Wind Monster? You're only here once, and you're already meddling in the affairs of Moyun Cave?

However, the Yellow Wind Monster also admitted that...

"Brother Niu, to be honest, the reason we joined forces this time is to deal with that deputy commander of the Heavenly Court. To tell you the truth, I cultivate the Samadhi Divine Wind technique and would like to borrow your Banana Leaf Fan so that it may be useful in dealing with powerful enemies in the future."

Then he pointed to Tang Sheng, having already figured out the servant's identity during their brief greeting.

"Now, you must let her go. It would be best if she went back to report. If he can't go back to report to Princess Iron Fan, how can I, Old Huang, have the face to borrow the fan?"

He looked at the Bull Demon King, hoping that this elder brother would say something.

The Bull Demon King's smile faltered, somewhat embarrassed by Princess Jade Face's sudden and ruthless suggestion. He coughed, trying to smooth things over.

The white-robed hermit Chen Guangrui, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up, his voice calm and unwavering, "That is incorrect."

All eyes immediately turned to him. Chen Guangrui looked at the Jade-Faced Princess, his gaze frank.
“Brother Huang Feng, now that we have entered Moyun Cave, we are guests. Although this servant comes from Huoyun Cave, he was brought in by King Niu himself. Whether to keep him or release him is entirely up to King Niu.”

He abruptly changed his tone, his voice carrying an air of matter-of-fact obedience, but his gaze remained fixed on the Bull Demon King.

"King Niu is the master of this house. As for this servant, if he says to eat, we eat; if he says to release, we release. We obey King Niu in everything. Even if Princess Iron Fan questions us in the future, we only need to say it was King Niu's order. Can she go over King Niu's name and blame us?"

These words flattered the Bull Demon King, but they also revealed the truth: Bull Demon King, you are the master, you have to take responsibility. And as for your wife, Princess Iron Fan, you're on your own.

The Bull Demon King's facial muscles twitched. These words had put him on the hot seat.

He was caught in a dilemma and was speechless for a moment.

Tang Sheng, who had been feigning death on the ground, reacted extremely quickly, immediately raising his terrified face and crying out.

"Your Majesty, please have mercy! I'm just a lowly errand boy. If you really cook me, who will go back to report to the princess? The princess is waiting for Your Majesty's instructions."

The words "report back" reminded the Bull Demon King. He seemed to have found a way out, immediately adopting a stern face, waving his hand at Princess Jade Face, his tone carrying a hint of impatient "magnanimity."
"Alright, alright, what you say makes sense. This little thing is indeed an eyesore and might cause trouble if we keep him around. But there's no need to kill him; that would make us seem petty. Let's kick him out and send him back to Fire Cloud Cave to report."

He deliberately emphasized "reporting back," as if he were just giving himself a reason.

Princess Jade Face's beautiful eyes swept quickly across Chen Guangrui and Tang Sheng's faces, then glanced at the Yellow Wind Monster, who was clearly relieved.

Suddenly, a gentle smile returned to her face, as if she hadn't been the one making the suggestion just now.

She nestled gently back against the Bull Demon King's side, her voice filled with grievance and a hint of resentment.
"Release them, of course we should release them. Your Majesty is always so soft-hearted and sentimental. When Sister Iron Fan was in trouble, you just said you wouldn't care about them, but now you're thinking about them again."

"It was Jade Face who was ignorant, bringing her vast wealth to seek refuge with Your Majesty. I was delusional, thinking this was Your Majesty's true home. I never imagined it couldn't compare to the importance of Sister Iron Fan in your heart..."

As she spoke, her clear, bright eyes welled up with tears. The Bull Demon King was immediately at his wit's end. He had intended to use this opportunity to distance himself from the situation and demonstrate his authority in front of his new friend, but instead, the Jade Face had turned the tables on him, accusing him of "cherishing old feelings."

His face flushed slightly; he couldn't bear to be told such things by his concubine in front of outsiders.

He quickly put his arm around Princess Jade Face and coaxed her in a low voice.
"Oh, my darling, don't cry in front of our distinguished guests..."

He turned somewhat embarrassed and annoyed to Huang Fengguai and Chen Guangrui, especially to Huang Fengguai, whose tone became stiff and perfunctory when he asked to borrow the fan.

“Brother Huang Feng, about borrowing the fan… I, Old Niu, am truly powerless to help! You know, that woman, cough… Iron Fan, and I have been separated for many years and haven’t lived together for a long time. With her stubborn temper, even the Heavenly King himself wouldn’t listen to her. If you want to borrow the fan, you’d better go and discuss it with her properly.”

He gestured towards the sugar-coated boy on the ground, "Isn't this little guy going back to report? Perfect! Let him pass on a message: tell him that I, Old Niu, said that Princess Iron Fan should give King Yellow Wind some face, so that everyone can make money peacefully and not cause any embarrassment. Alright, alright, you guys go ahead, I, Old Niu, still have to coax the beauty."

This was clearly an order to leave. The Bull Demon King's mind was entirely focused on comforting the "injured" Jade-Faced Princess in his arms.

Huang Fengguai wanted to say something, but Chen Guangrui subtly tugged at him and nodded slightly.

"In that case, we'll take our leave. Thank you for your hospitality, King Ox."

Tang Sheng felt as if he had been granted a pardon. He scrambled to his feet and followed Chen Guangrui and Huang Fengguai, fleeing the luxurious yet eerie Moyun Cave as if he were escaping.

Only after leaving the territory of Jilei Mountain did Tang Sheng pat his chest and let out a long breath, his face pale.
"You scared me to death, Dad! That vixen is so vicious. If you hadn't reacted quickly, I would have been eaten by her."

Yellow Wind Monster was still shaken. He looked at Chen Guangrui with a hint of admiration in his eyes.
Chen Guangrui remained calm.
"The Bull Demon King is a man who cares a lot about his image, and he's even more afraid of losing face in front of Princess Jade Face. What I said was just to elevate him and make him lose face himself."

Sugar said,
“But Father, the Bull Demon King’s path is blocked too. He doesn’t want to get involved in the Fire Cloud Cave at all, and even told us to go and talk to Princess Iron Fan. But with Princess Iron Fan, aren’t we even less likely to succeed? She reacts like her tail has been stepped on as soon as she hears about the Banana Leaf Fan.”

Chen Guangrui nodded, gazing into the distance, his eyes becoming profound.

"That's right, we definitely can't borrow the fan from Princess Iron Fan. The key is to start with the Bull Demon King."

Huang Feng was puzzled, his thick eyebrows furrowing into a knot.
"Start with the Bull Demon King? He's impervious to reason and only cares about wooing that fox spirit. How do we even begin?"

Chen Guangrui did not answer, but instead asked the Yellow Wind Monster,
"You've seen the situation now. I came to you to ask you to help me subdue the demon. The matter here is very complicated, and it will take a lot of effort to resolve it. Do you still want to continue looking for Princess Iron Fan and her family?"

Huang Fengguai thought for a moment, said nothing, but nodded firmly.

Chen Guangrui's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile. "Since that's the case, then I still have a way. I understand now. The reason why the Bull Demon King can possess such a large empire and command so many demons is not only because of his own abilities, but also, to a large extent... because of women who helped him rise to power."

"Relying on women?" Huang Fengguai and Tang Sheng were both stunned.

Chen Guangrui slowly said, "Princess Iron Fan's banana leaf fan is her means of survival and the key to her control over the Flaming Mountain. The fact that the Bull Demon King was able to marry her naturally gave him a huge influence over the Flaming Mountain indirectly. Isn't the immense wealth of the Moyun Cave on Jilei Mountain today also a dowry brought by Princess Jade Face?"

"It can be said that the Bull Demon King relied on women to make himself strong to where he is today."

His gaze was intense. "Knowing this, it won't be difficult to make a move. The Bull Demon King's foundation, though seemingly powerful, is actually tied to these women. To strike a snake, you must strike its vital spot."

(End of this chapter)