Chapter Twenty-One

1

Nighttime is when I, Qin Yang, come out to move about.

"After seeing a sniper in the afternoon, a member of the Qin Family's branch, are they skilled in sniping?" After dinner, everyone went back to their own homes. It was rumored that Hanya taking me to the lingerie store was considered a sneak trip, and Yao had mentioned that there would be follow-up punishment. But Bai still thought it was better to talk to Qin Ying about the sniper.

"It's my grandfather's cousin, I think. They are military fanatics, almost everyone in the family is a military officer. Sniping and observation is their best skill. Besides that, they are also enthusiasts of military weapons. They can do anything for the development of new weapons."

"For example?"

"The most typical is human experimentation. They manipulate things behind closed doors to obtain imperial military projects. Since the weapons they developed are indeed very outstanding, no one has raised any objections. And human experimentation follows ancient rules and uses the bodies of dead prisoners, so there are no objections."

"Impressive, you know everything."

"My father made me remember all the information of the whole family in order to make me the successor."

"You remember all of it?"

"Of course not, I'm not someone with a photographic memory. But I am more familiar with it than you. Can you help me eliminate the remnants of the Elder's faction? The Elder was a spy sent by The Divine Realm. This is not something that everyone knows and understands. Those who were brainwashed by the Elder still choose to pursue the dreams of the deceased Elder, even if they are not surnamed Qin."

"Do we need to eliminate that branch? Just because they sniped at you in the afternoon?" Qin Ying felt that I always tend to silence people, so she jumped to conclusions.

"Not necessarily. If they can explain themselves clearly and understand the truth, they can decide for themselves whether they want to live or die."

"I don't think they will easily change their minds, but we can give it a try. I need some time to talk to my father. Although we are distant relatives, we are still neighbors. My dad and their clan members are quite familiar with each other."

After thinking about it for a moment, I asked Qin Ying a question that seemed easy to answer, "Will your father accept this outcome?" This outcome referred to our engagement, as well as Qin Ying not becoming the official heir.

"I... haven't told him yet!"

In my opinion, it would be better to tell him. Just let Qin Ying's father understand that his daughter cannot become the heir, but a woman who can become the heir is not bad either! So the reason is that Qin Ying simply doesn't want to make her father happy, to indirectly torment him and make him feel pain.

Qin Ying questioned me, "Qin Yang, why don't you ask? Why don't you say anything?"

"I already know." I honestly told Qin Ying that I already knew and remembered that she didn't like her father very much. Not many illegitimate daughters like their fathers. But since a kingdom that accepts polygamy exists, there are still people who insist on monogamy.

I patted Qin Ying's shoulder and said seriously, "Getting rid of The Divine Realm's influence in the Qin Family is the first step. It's best not to be too prominent. We currently have no substantial information about The Divine Realm. The False Holy Dragon, who can transform into a human, is not easy to deal with. The best temporary strategy is to not attract his attention."

"I will do my best. But what kind of dragon is The Divine Realm? Is a dragon that can transform into a human really that powerful? You're actually afraid!"

"Demon Dragon doesn't hide its fear, but I'm not actually afraid. I'm just worried about encountering an unbeatable opponent at the wrong time. For me right now, he is unbeatable."

"But if we eliminate his forces, normal people will start to suspect."

"Just the Qin family won't be too much of a problem. Once all the other spies in the empire are cleaned out, it's like declaring war."

"We better wait and see."

2

It was midnight and everyone was asleep, but I couldn't sleep because I had something unfinished.

A midnight raid on the girls' dormitory is definitely explosive. Even if I didn't do it, those busybodies would definitely think of it. Who asked me to run to the girls' dormitory in the middle of the night? But I had no choice. Lilith's divine fire was becoming more and more unstable.

The dark fire is very active at night, and Lilith is a demon combined with tonight's lunar eclipse. The dark elements are increasing. For safety's sake, I decided to take a look.

I gently opened the window of Lilith's room and glanced inside. Her breathing was calm, indicating that she was asleep. Unlike yesterday, Lilith wasn't unconscious from the divine fire tonight. Any noise should wake her up.

"Hmm?"

It seemed that opening the window made Lilith uncomfortable, so I promptly closed it.

Lilith was sleeping comfortably, looking quite adorable. Her twin ponytails were untied and scattered on her light pink pillow. She seemed to be muttering something in her dreams.

"Not...wrong...please..." I moved closer to Lilith's ear, but I couldn't make out complete sentences. However, I enjoyed the sensation of her breath tickling my ear. And upon closer inspection, I noticed that Lilith was subtly revealing a hint of her delicate collarbone. Everything below her powder blue straps was covered by the blanket. For males, something that is partially revealed is more attractive than something that is fully exposed.

No, no, no, my thoughts are wandering. I told myself that I am a very disciplined person, at least I have been so far, I think.

I brushed Lilith's blue hair aside and my fingers touched her skin. I could feel her divine fire, but it was a bit unexpected.

While observing the divine fire, I accidentally entered Lilith's dream. It seemed to be a lonely little girl, probably Lilith when she was younger. She was surrounded by flames, with no one daring to come near or even stay away. There was a sobbing sound rocking in the dream, silently pleading. Who was she begging? Only one big hand reached through the flames. Among those who could touch the divine fire, only the Lord of the Underworld could be by Lilith's side.

The Lord of the Underworld pulled Lilith out with one hand and firmly slapped her face, saying, "I am the Lord of the Underworld, and my child cannot be weak!"

"Father!"

"Exiled to the Human Realm until you have conquered the divine fire, only then can you return!" With the Lord of the Underworld's command, Lilith was immediately banished to the Human Realm.

I left Lilith's dream abruptly. Was it because Lilith woke up?

Lilith was standing on the bed, wearing a light blue pajama that fluttered around her. The dark fire was burning around her, but Lilith's eyes were still closed. Could she be sleepwalking? No, the divine fire was controlling her body tonight, and it seemed like the right time.

Controlled by the divine fire, Lilith suddenly pounced on me. I bumped into the wardrobe door, and she was like a beast, standing on top of me, gnashing her teeth and claws.

"Lilith, wake up! Hey!" Lilith's flames illuminated the room with a faint blue light.

"........" Lilith didn't say a word.

Lilith leaned over to my side, sniffing as if she had found something good or had a tiny resonance with the divine fire. Then, I trembled all over because Lilith actually licked me!!!