As Iris watched the figure gradually disappearing into the night, she averted her gaze and turned to Qizhou. "This team is led by the prince of the Winged Man tribe, naturally possessing exceptional strength. Their combat power is comparable to that of humans, with the addition of a pair of wings. But that's about it. I wonder where the top combat forces of the Ruined Land continent are and what level of strength they can reach."

Upon hearing this, Qizhou respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, what you said is indeed correct. Compared to humans, the Winged Man tribe only holds an advantage in the air. If a human can use wind magic, in a one-on-one situation, it can be said that they are evenly matched. The top combat forces of the Ruined Land continent are the Ancient Behemoths and plants. The Ancient Behemoths possess powerful physical bodies and have extremely high intelligence. They have knowledge of many ancient magical arts and have mastered an unparalleled magic."

After listening to Qizhou, Iris pondered for a moment and continued, "What about the Ancient Plants?"

Qizhou paused briefly upon hearing this before answering, "The Ancient Plants, also known as Antech, are difficult to gauge in terms of their abilities, but it can be said for certain that they are hard to kill."

"Oh?" Iris raised an eyebrow, seemingly surprised by this statement. "Could you elaborate?"

"Antech can propagate themselves through cuttings. If an Antech dies, the cuttings will inherit the original's power. This power attracts and allows the cuttings to devour each other. In the end, only one will survive with all the power of the original, possibly even surpassing it," explained Qizhou.

"I see!" Iris nodded and continued to inquire, "Do these Ancient Plants possess any special abilities?"

"These plants root themselves deep in the ground to absorb nutrients from their surroundings, sustaining their own existence. The fruits they bear have incredible effects, especially the Emerald Fruit of the Jade Tree. Consuming this fruit can permanently increase the power of magic. Theoretically, with enough consumption, the power of basic magic can match that of a Forbidden Spell or even surpass it. Of course, there are fruits that can prolong life and some that have medicinal properties. The strength of Ancient Plants is in no way inferior to that of Ancient Behemoths. They also possess an unparalleled magic, just like Baixi, who can transform into human form," Qizhou paused and continued to explain, "The most powerful among the Ancient Plants is the Wisdom Tree. The Wisdom Tree holds the knowledge of Divinity and Demon's Continent and the history of the Ruined Land continent. This knowledge includes magic, alchemy, forging, manufacturing, construction, and various other techniques. The Wisdom Tree possesses a formidable ability to observe and analyze, enabling it to foresee and change the outcome of any matter."

"What are the distinguishing features of the Wisdom Tree?" Iris asked anxiously, feeling quite troubled by the existence of an omniscient and omnipotent entity.

"During large-scale wars on the Divinity and Demon's Continent and the Ruined Land continent, the Wisdom Tree merely observed from afar and did not intervene. Whether it be heavily wounded angels or demons, dying Behemoths or Ancient Plants, she did not lend a hand for healing or saving. She always watched from a distance," explained Qizhou.

Upon hearing this, Iris fell into silence.

Wisdom Tree...

Wisdom Tree...

She kept repeating these two names, friend or foe, or belonging to a neutral faction. Finally, Iris turned her gaze to Shizhi and asked, "Shizhi, have you seen the Wisdom Tree?"

"Your Majesty, I have seen her as Qizhou mentioned. She only observes from afar and has never made a move."

After hearing this, Iris fell into deep contemplation once again.

Wisdom Tree...

Wisdom Tree...

She kept mulling over these words, suddenly feeling a sense of unease.

"This Wisdom Tree observes from a distance. She must be collecting intelligence on the abilities of the demon generals. Through time, the Wisdom Tree has accumulated all the information in her mind, analyzing the powers and weaknesses of the demon generals. She will undoubtedly stand against us in the end, rather than remaining neutral. She will pose a great challenge for us," Iris suddenly spoke up.

"What should we do next?" Baixi asked.

Upon hearing this, Iris pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "The Wisdom Tree likes to gather information. From now on, Baixi and Shizhi, you will go on patrol in the surrounding area. If you come across any suspicious individuals, whether they are related to the Wisdom Tree or not, capture them. If capture is not possible, eliminate them on the spot."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Qizhou and Shizhi answered in unison.

"Hehe, I knew you would have a solution, Mother," Baixi said happily, hugging Iris' arm.

"Qizhou, Shizhi, inform Beezelbub about this information. I will interrogate Sui Liangfeng myself," Iris said, contemplating.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Qizhou and Shizhi responded before leaving, and the demonic army continued towards their base.

If Sui Liangfeng has not betrayed us, it would be for the best. This would greatly increase our chances of capturing the Wisdom Tree. If Sui Liangfeng has betrayed us, we will eliminate him directly.

"Baixi, how long are you planning to hang onto my arm?" Iris looked at her daughter helplessly. "Let go already."

"Aww, can't I just hug you for a little longer?" Baixi pouted. "Besides, I am your daughter. What's wrong with hugging?"

"It's precisely because you are my daughter that it's not appropriate," Iris said sternly.

"Why?" Baixi blinked her eyes, looking puzzled.

"You should reflect on the mischievous things you did when you were little!" Iris retorted.

"..."

"Hmph," Iris snorted and shook off Baixi's hand, spreading her wings to fly towards their base.

"Mother, stop being sulky," Baixi quickly ran up to her. "If your daughter can't hug your arm, how about hugging your leg?"

"Get lost!" Iris glared at her daughter and ignored her.

"Oh, don't be mad!" Baixi transformed into her dragon form and followed behind.

"If you dare to say anything, your Highness will give you a slap!" Iris raised her hands, as if about to spank her.

Hearing Iris's threat, Baixi didn't dare to say anything else because her mother would really do it.

Baixi silently flew beneath Iris and lifted her up with her massive dragon head. "Mother, please calm down. Your daughter promises not to speak out of turn in the future."

"Hmph~" Iris snorted, folded her wings and sat on the head of the dragon. "I'll let you off this time, but it won't happen again!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will keep that in mind!" Baixi's tail feathers fluttered lightly in the air, and the white dragon scales shimmered under the moonlight, sparkling and mesmerizing.

...

Not long after, Baixi carried Iris back to their base. The two entered the tent where Sui Liangfeng was. Upon seeing Iris return, Sui Liangfeng quickly stood up. "Your Majesty, you're back!"

"Mm." Iris nodded slightly. "Now it's between you and me," Iris thought, looking at Baixi. She said, "You can go back to your tent and sleep."

"Oh~" Baixi reluctantly complied before returning to his own camp.

Immediately after, Iris took out a box from her storage space. She removed a layer from the box and took out a pill, handing it to Sui Liangfeng. "Take it, to prove your loyalty."

Sui Liangfeng accepted it without hesitation and swallowed the pill with his head raised.

Noticing this, Iris nodded slightly.

After a moment, Sui Liangfeng began to feel dizzy. His head felt heavy, and his body slumped onto the chair, his consciousness becoming increasingly blurred.

"Sui Liangfeng, have you ever done anything that betrayed the Demon Emperor, such as leaking information to the high-ranking Winged Man officials?"

"N-no... I... have always been loyal to His Majesty the Demon Emperor... my loyalty is undeniable." Sui Liangfeng fell into an unconscious state, and during that time, he would answer every question Iris asked truthfully.

"Auntie's Heart-Revealing Pill indeed works wonders!" Iris smiled slightly. She then asked, "And what about the other demons?"

"The other demons... have not... reported to the high-ranking Winged Man officials..."

"Have they done anything rebellious?"

"No..."

Iris's face showed a satisfied smile. "Since your loyalty to the Demon Emperor is unquestionable, I can rest assured. Now rest well."

As soon as she finished speaking, Iris left Sui Liangfeng's tent, and he fell into a deep sleep.

The reason Iris sent Baixi away was simple: she was afraid that Baixi would see her holding those pills and would try to steal them. She would grind the pills into powder and secretly sprinkle them into the food she was going to eat, questioning herself about her secrets and whether she had anything that could help her enhance her abilities.

Iris did not want Auntie's creations to be used on herself. She knew very well that Auntie's creations were all harmful and of no benefit.

Iris went to Baixi's tent, and their eyes met.

Finally, Baixi couldn't help but speak, "Mother, how do you plan to sleep in my tent?"

"Do you want Sui Liangfeng to see me sleeping elsewhere?" Iris said, beginning to remove her armor.

Baixi put on slippers and ran to Iris's side, helping her remove her armor.

After Iris finished taking off her armor, she changed into clean sleepwear, tied up her hair, and then lay down on the bed, covering herself with a blanket and closing her eyes.

Baixi didn't hesitate to choose to sleep in the same blanket as her mother.

"But there's still another blanket, why do you have to squeeze with me in one bed?"

"It's cold, warm." Baixi turned off the light inside the tent, then reached out and wrapped her hand around Iris's slender waist, resting her face against Iris's back.

Iris had nothing to say, even though they were covered with different blankets, Baixi would still crawl into her own blanket in the middle of the night.