They must be from Shabiya, which didn't matter. I asked Lin Chi if we could order food, as I was quite hungry. I couldn't stoop to eating bread for sustenance like those two famished specters; it would be beneath me.
Lin Chi beckoned a waiter and, without consulting the menu, ordered about seventeen or eighteen dishes in English, none of which I understood. I only caught a "BeAf," which I assumed was steak, though I didn't know how it was cooked.
Soon, the food began to arrive. It was served individually, with each person receiving their own set of dishes. The two specters didn't hold back, finding everything exceptionally delicious and quickly filling their stomachs.
I even wondered if, like me and Bing Bing, the food from the underworld tasted bland to them as well.
Seeing how much her guests enjoyed the food, Lin Chi ordered a few more new dishes for them. I advised them against eating too much, as Western cuisine, in my opinion, was merely an appetizer compared to Chinese food. I promised to take them back to the base the next day, where Chef Chen Ke's cooking was no less impressive than that of any reputable restaurant.
As we ate and chatted, Lin Chi, full of curiosity, asked why I had been frequently entering the underworld lately. Had I truly switched careers to become an underworld official?
There was no need to hide anything about the underworld from her, the director, so I recounted the general situation of my recent entries into the underworld and my assistance in their battles.
"Oh, I didn't realize you were such a military genius," Lin Xi chuckled. "Could you be a War God reincarnated?"
"Sister, don't you forget, he is the reincarnation of Bai Ze, the King of All Demons. How can the word 'genius' possibly encompass him?" Lin Chi chimed in with flattery. They didn't know that being reincarnated as Bai Ze meant nothing; I hadn't seen much military prowess from Yao Yao. Her military skills were honed in battle after battle alongside her father in her previous life.
In truth, her father Nurhaci's military prowess was only average. The truly formidable figures were her brother Hong Taiji and their wolf-like brothers, who led the Manchu cavalry into the Central Plains and overthrew the Ming dynasty.
"If a war were to break out between the two great demon races in the future, you could lead them. The Bai Ze demon race would surely achieve a great victory," Lin Chi remarked.
"Perhaps not," Lin Xi waved her hand. "No, I don't mean Chengfeng wouldn't be a good commander. I mean, a full-scale war between the two races might not actually happen. Judging by the current situation, the Shanhai demon race seems to be a bit hesitant and wishes to resolve the issue through negotiation."
"Is that the latest news?" I asked, as I hadn't received any such intelligence before heading to the netherworld.
Lin Xi nodded. "The news was only passed through our contacts within the Shanhai demon race this afternoon. It's primarily because they are feeling immense pressure."
"Pressure? From whom, our Bai Ze demon race, or your Shabiya?" I inquired.
"It's likely a combination of both," Lin Xi replied. "Your disturbance in Zhongnan Mountain a few days ago significantly diminished the arrogance of Long Yue and the Miao King."
"So, will the chess battle also be canceled?" I asked.
Lin Xi shook her head. "That remains unclear for now. Our people in Zhongnan Mountain have reported that although the fog in the Zhongnan Mountain area has been cleared by nearby artificial rain operations, the Shanhai demon race's chess board construction is still ongoing."
Then, all we could do was wait and see. It would be best if a battle could be avoided.
As we were speaking, a powerful aura enveloped the corridor outside. I didn't even need to use my Qi sight to sense who it was!
Only Bai Qingcheng possessed such killing intent!
The door swung open, and indeed, it was her, dressed in a simple white suit... though she was wearing the same outfit as Xiao Nu, even down to the color of their inner shirts.
I quickly stood up, cupped my hands, and said, "Palm Master, you have arrived."
Bai Qingcheng nodded and proceeded directly to the main seat.
"Palm Master, let me introduce everyone," I began.
"Wait," Bai Qingcheng's expression turned serious. "Let's discuss something first."
I gestured for everyone to sit down.
Bai Qingcheng unbuttoned the top button of her shirt and stretched her neck. "Chengfeng, have your subordinates book flights for tomorrow morning to Jinling."
"Is there a mission?" I asked. We were under Shabiya's command, and we had discussed this before, reaching a consensus.
"It's not a mission; it's my personal affair," Bai Qingcheng said coldly.
"What is it, Spiritual Guide? Why are you so angry?" Lin Chi asked cautiously.
"Help me castrate the Miao King!" Bai Qingcheng declared fiercely.
Goodness me! My curiosity was immediately piqued. Bai Qingcheng and the Miao King?
Was there a story behind this?