"What???" Qingyin exclaimed loudly.

At this moment, Xu Chen, Qingyin, Star Dance, and Devol were discussing the matter of Xiako in the bedroom on the third floor of the mercenary headquarters.

Qingyin stood up, her face flushed red, and her emotions were a bit agitated. "Xu Chen! What are you thinking? You actually want to take Xiako with you? And say you want her to be your woman? You want a woman like Xiako who has been used by others? Have you really thought this through?"

"Qingyin, sister! What kind of words are these? Xiako was indeed the wife of that scholar before. Later, she was captured by the demon king and was forced to become his wife. What do you mean by being used by others? Why do you speak so harshly? By your logic, am I also someone who has been used by others?" Devol stood up, dissatisfied.

"Oh, Empress Devol! Your situation is different! How can you compare it! You and Edward only have the title of husband and wife, without the substance of a marriage!" Qingyin defended herself.

"Qingyin!" Devol said, "Do not do unto others what you would not have done unto you! You have prejudices against married women! And what about yourself? Look at you, throughout this journey, how many advantages have you gained from other men? What qualifies you to look down on others? Why can Xu Chen not look down on Xiako but still accept you?"

"You! Empress Devol! How can you make such a comparison? I, I never did anything willingly! Besides... Although I admit that I have gained some advantages from other people, I am still innocent! My body is clean! How can I be compared to the Demon Emperor's wife who is constantly pressed beneath that ugly demon king? Empress Devol, I am really angry with what you said! What gives you the right to say such things about me?" Qingyin was on the verge of tears.

"Alright everyone, stop arguing!" Xu Chen stood up and said, "I admit, what I said earlier was impulsive. But when I said I like Aunt Xiako, it was also because of her intelligence, wisdom, and kindness. She is willing to help us! I have known her for a short time, and although there is a bit of that kind of attraction between a man and a woman, I admit it is there to some extent. After all, she is also a beautiful woman. But to say that there is deep affection, there isn't. It is more likely sympathy! Her background is very pitiful, and I want to give her happiness! That's my idea!"

"Xu Chen!" Qingyin held Xu Chen's shoulders with both hands and said, "I understand your feelings, but you already have me by your side, and also Star Dance sister, Empress Devol, and Yule... Why do you still want this kind of woman? You have good intentions, but I'm afraid it will ruin your reputation! Besides, I don't want to share a man with a woman like her!"

"Qingyin, sister! Your words are going too far!" Xu Chen pushed Qingyin's hand away, "Aunt Xiako voluntarily chooses to help us despite the danger, and you speak ill of her behind her back, is that right?"

"Oh? I... I was just anxious! Why bother about every word I say! I also respect Aunt Xiako, but I just can't accept the idea of her being together with you! Xu Chen, you already have many women by your side! Have I ever said anything? Have I ever complained? But my bottom line is that your woman should at least be someone I approve of! A woman who has been played with by others for so long, to let her sit on the same level as us, just the thought of her being with the person I love, I... I just can't accept it!" Qingyin said anxiously.

"Qingyin, sister! I know you have good intentions for me! But don't you think that Aunt Xiako is very pitiful?" Xu Chen said.

"Why is she pitiful? Just because she is not with our Xu Chen, she is pitiful? She is the esteemed wife of the Demon Emperor, one of the four beauties of the demon realm. She has immense power and influence, she is highly respected, what is there to pity?" Qingyin said urgently.

"Qingyin, sister!" Star Dance said, "If we were to give Xiako everything she possesses and exchange it for your current position, would you be willing?"

"What??" Qingyin was stunned, "Star Dance sister, are you joking? Of course, I wouldn't! Sleeping with those disgusting monsters every day, just thinking about it makes me want to vomit! What does status and wealth mean to me?"

"So, Qingyin, you are just unwilling to think from another perspective! It's good that you care about Xu Chen's reputation! But for a woman, wealth and power are not the most important things. Without love, where is happiness? Xiako bears humiliation and lives with the person who killed her husband for so many years, pretending to be obedient and happy! Do you know how tragic her life is?" Devol said."You say that, and she is indeed pitiful, but do all the pitiful women in the world need Xu Chen from our family to save them? I don't want to share a man with this kind of woman!" Qingyin persisted.

"Qingyin, look at your fairy-like appearance, why are you speaking so vulgarly! What do you mean by 'share'? Explain it to me!" Devol reprimanded.

"I don't feel like explaining! Besides, am I wrong in what I said? Don't tell me you really don't mind at all?" Qingyin asked.

"Qingyin sister!" Xu Chen grabbed her hand and said, "I understand your thoughts, and I'm discussing it with everyone. I won't arbitrarily make decisions without considering everyone's opinions! After all, we have come all the way from the Chaos Sea together, you all mean everything to me! I will definitely respect your opinions! Qingyin sister, I can assure you, my intentions with Aunt Azusa are mostly to provide her with spiritual care and comfort. As long as you don't agree, I absolutely won't touch her! Can you accept this?"

"Xu Chen..." Qingyin gently held Xu Chen's hand, "Believe me, I wasn't deliberately throwing a tantrum. I'm also worried about you... Since you put it that way, then I want you to promise me that you won't hold her, won't kiss her, and won't do anything beyond the boundaries of ordinary friends without my consent! As for what others say, I don't care anymore! Can you accept that?"

"Qingyin, you're really willful!" Star Dance shook her head.

"Alright! I understand! Qingyin sister, don't worry too much about it! Let's discuss how to rescue Aunt Azusa!" Xu Chen said.

"Okay! Thank you for understanding me, Xu Chen... I'm not jealous, nor do I look down on married women. I just hope that every girl you get is the best, the purest..." Qingyin gently hugged Xu Chen's neck and whispered in his ear.

"I understand, Qingyin sister. Thank you for thinking of me like this. I'm also touched." Xu Chen gently stroked Qingyin's smooth hand back and said.

"Okay, now that we have reached a consensus, let's talk about the important matters! Xu Chen, do you have confidence in breaking the illusion array in Floating Capital?" Star Dance asked.

"No problem! There is no illusion array in this world that I can't see through! However, we'll need to deal with those spies and sentinels together with Zhiwan and Aunt Azusa! We have a good chance of rescuing Aunt Azusa as long as the Demon Emperor is not present! But we must act quickly! And even if we can escape, we must avoid being caught up by the Demon Emperor!" Xu Chen said.

"That's right. Since you can solve the illusion array, let's discuss with Zhiwan and determine the specific escape plan!" Star Dance said.

"Okay!" Xu Chen nodded and laid out the complete map of Floating Capital on the bed. "Star Dance sister, Qingyin sister, Empress sister, take a look here, and here..."

The group of people worked hard to study the rescue plan while Yule temporarily took the female soldiers to practice and would be responsible for leading them to support later.

At that moment, Zhiwan suddenly arrived.

"Miss Zhiwan! We were just going to discuss how to rescue Aunt Azusa with you!" Xu Chen stood up when he saw Zhiwan and said.

"Xu Chen! Star Dance sister, Qingyin sister! It's a big problem! We must act immediately!!! Otherwise, everything will be over!" Zhiwan said urgently.

"Huh? What happened??? Xu Chen and the girls were all shocked.

"The Demon King captured the female leader from the Celestial Realm, and it is none other than The Maiden of the Celestial Realm!!! Moreover, The Maiden of the Celestial Realm sought help from the Demon Witch, and the Demon Witch led an army to rescue them. Unexpectedly, they fell into the trap of the Demon King and were captured!! Their situation is critical! The Demon King has long coveted them, and now that they fell into his hands, the consequences are unimaginable! We must immediately leave the Demonic Capital with Azusa and, in order to realize your plan, we must also rescue The Maiden of the Celestial Realm and the Demon Witch from the hands of the Demon King!" Zhiwan said urgently."What!!?? The Maiden of the Celestial Realm and the Devil Witch have both been captured by the Ghost King!" Xu Chen exclaimed in shock. "This means that all four beauties have fallen into the hands of the Ghost King! This Ghost King is truly despicable! The Maiden of the Celestial Realm is not just someone I owe a favor to, her illusions have also guided me before! She has been kind to me, and I am determined to rescue all three beauties from the clutches of the Ghost King!" Xu Chen clenched her fist angrily.