Baixi returned to the camp not long after and recounted the situation to Iris, except for the part where Iris inexplicably became a disciple of the White Dragon. After all, Baixi didn't want to get beaten up.
After hearing the story, Iris looked at Baixi with appreciation in her eyes.
"Not bad, not bad, very good," Iris praised.
Embarrassed by the praise, Baixi scratched her head and humbly said, "Of course, it's because of my good training from Mother, otherwise I wouldn't be able to act so realistically."
Hearing this, Iris frowned and reprimanded with displeasure, "You, don't think I don't know what you're thinking."
Baixi rolled her eyes and stuck out her tongue, saying, "No one acts better than Mother."
With that, Baixi turned and escaped from Iris's tent. She knew very well that if her mother came after her, she would end up in a losing situation.
Watching Baixi run away, Iris shook her head and sighed softly, "This girl really doesn't understand the rules at all. I must discipline her properly when we return to the Shuowang Empire."
The next day, as dawn broke, the first ray of sunlight shone through the cracks in the tree leaves and left speckled marks on the ground.
The Black Armor Demons had finished handling everything at the camp and were now lined up, waiting for Iris's command.
"Qizhou, you are responsible for cleaning up the remaining items," Iris said calmly.
"Yes, ma'am," Qizhou respectfully replied.
"The rest of you, follow me to the Winged Man border." Iris shouted, spreading her blood wings and soaring into the sky, heading towards the Winged Man border.
Seeing this, the other Black Armor Demons also spread their wings and flew towards the border.
In just half a day, a large group arrived at the border city, led by a silver-haired girl.
A Winged Man stood on the wall, watching the scene and his expression became eager. "Go and call the Mayor! White Dragon's beloved disciple has come to assist us."
"Got it!" Another Winged Man acknowledged and immediately ran down the gates, flying to Mayor Sui Liangfeng's residence to inform him of the arrival of the White Dragon's beloved disciple.
Upon hearing the news, Sui Liangfeng put on a happy face and hurriedly went to greet them outside the city.
Iris and the others arrived at the border gate and looked at the city wall. Iris spoke, "We are here to assist you under the orders of the White Dragon."
"Open the gate, welcome them!" Sui Liangfeng said.
The gates slowly opened...
"Welcome, White Dragon's beloved disciple," Sui Liangfeng hurriedly bowed.
"Beloved disciple?" Iris was taken aback. What was this all about?
Then Iris looked at Baixi, but she avoided eye contact and didn't dare to meet Iris's gaze. Iris immediately understood that this mischievous girl dared to play tricks. It seemed she was becoming more and more unruly.
"We are all followers of the White Dragon. No need for such formalities," Iris said with a calm tone but a hint of authority.
"We dare not neglect the White Dragon's beloved disciple. May I ask how should we address you?" Sui Liangfeng asked.
"Call me Iris," Iris replied.
"Master Iris, Lord Bailong has set up a banquet for you in the Lord's Mansion. Please follow me," Sui Liangfeng said, turning and walking towards the direction of the Lord's Mansion.
"Alright! Thank you for your trouble," Iris responded.
"No trouble at all," Sui Liangfeng said, leading Iris and the others into his residence.
The black armored demons were scattered around the winged man tribe, guarding the borders.
The buildings in the border city of the Winged Man country were somewhat dilapidated, as if they had just been repaired. There were not many people on the streets, making it seem quite desolate.
Under Sui Liangfeng's guidance, the group finally arrived at the front gate of a mansion. Sui Liangfeng pushed open the closed door.
The moment the door opened, the interior appeared clear at a glance. The furnishings here were simple and plain, with a touch of disorder, making it seem somewhat out of place. But at least it was livable, which was already quite good.
"Please come in, Master Iris," Sui Liangfeng gestured.
The group walked in, and under Sui Liangfeng's guidance, they found a room and began discussing their next move.
"Since we are coming here under the guise of assistance, we must show the appropriate sincerity," Iris looked at the demons present and spoke.
Upon hearing this, Beezelbub spoke up, "If we help them, will these Winged Man people bite us back when they discover our true identities?"
Sui Liangfeng shook his head and said, "There's no need to worry about that. It's only a matter of time before these border civilians rise up in their thinking. No one likes to be oppressed, and the reform of the ranking system has already begun. Our presence will bring a new order to this land. These border civilians make up nearly seventy percent of the entire Winged Man country. They are like dry tinder, just needing a spark to ignite. At that time, they will be our best allies, especially since we all worship Lord Bailong."
The other demons nodded in agreement, acknowledging that Sui Liangfeng's words were correct. As the ruler of a nation, Iris naturally understood the reasoning behind it.
"As the saying goes, water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it," Iris continued, "Qizhou, you will use these awakening stones to help these civilians awaken their magic. Beezelbub, you will distribute these rice seeds to the Winged Man people and have them plant them in the soil. I will use magic to accelerate their growth. Shizhi, you will teach them how to fight. Ah Li, you will integrate yourself within the civilian population and understand their lives. Sui Liangfeng, you will instill the idea of equality in these people, encouraging them to actively participate in the reform of the ranking system."
"Yes, understood," the five demon generals said in unison.
"Mother, what should I do?" Baixi looked at Iris with eager eyes, apparently wanting to use the identity of Lord Bailong to instill new ideas in those civilians.
"You will stay by my side obediently and not wander around. Some accounts will be settled with you later," Iris glared at Baixi, clearly aware that this little troublemaker was up to no good again.
"Yes..." Baixi lowered her head and silently ran off into another room.
Iris took the relevant items out of the storage space and placed them on the table. She said to the five demon generals, "Alright, everyone take your positions and get to work."
"Yes, ma'am." The five demon generals saluted and then retreated.
Iris arrived outside the room where Baixi was. She opened the door and saw Baixi sitting on the bed, legs curled up, with her little head buried in her knees, looking pitiful.
"You little brat, what are you trying to pretend? Do you think I can't see through it?" Iris asked.
"Sob~~" Upon hearing Iris's voice, Baixi's small face instantly showed a helpless expression. She immediately threw herself into Iris's arms and complained, "Mother, you're so mean." "Tsk!" Iris slapped Baixi's little bottom.
"Mother, be gentle, it hurts." A red mark appeared on Baixi's little bottom.
"You mischievous little imp, just wait and see how I'll handle you." Iris reached out and pulled Baixi's slightly pointed ears.
"I know I was wrong, I promise to behave from now on." Baixi pleaded.
"Hmph!" Iris snorted coldly, letting go of Baixi's ears. "Once we get back to the Shuowang Empire, we'll settle our debts."
