Chapter 240 - Good Uncle Jin Ling (1/2)

Hong Ai and Shen An De could only watch as Hong Bao and Qiu Ling made their deal. They didn't want to get involved but it was already too late for that anyway. Hong Bao had something to do with all this and if Jin Ling had decided to make trouble they couldn't just ask him to stop. There was no discussing with the demon king.

”Alright, if there is anything I or the sect can do …”

”Mn, just treat him well.”

Shen An De nodded. He didn't need to be told twice. The Son of Heaven, what kind of position was that? Even he who had always kept away from the demons knew at least a bit about the immortal realms. And the fact that the Son of Heaven had a position that was more than just a nice title was something everyone would figure out sooner or later. He didn't know the details, though, but it was enough to know that the gods wouldn't let anyone off who dared to endanger their Son of Heaven.

Qiu Ling nodded. He hadn't expected that this would actually turn out so well. He hadn't managed to find out anything in regards to that mission but who cared? He would be able to marry Jing He if they stayed in the Hei Dian Sect, too, and it wouldn't even be as much of a hassle as in the Yun Zou Sect. Ah, this really was worth considering.

”Alright. Then I'll go back to that plant division now to see him.” He stood up and left without another word.

Hong Ai lifted her brows. ”What did he mean with plant division?”

”I'm not sure either. He already said that before.”

”It's certainly the division with the cauldrons!” Hong Bao piped up. ”You know the one where they go and dig out plants and then throw them in a cauldron to cook them?”

”The Alchemy division?” Hong Ai smiled and patted her sister's hand. ”You're probably right. Eh, what do you plan to do to help them?”

”Just wait for it! I'll certainly be a big help!” She, too, got up and left.

Shen An De looked at the door thoughtfully. ”Are you sure this is a good idea? You know how your sister is. If this goes wrong …”

”What could go wrong? She's only trying to help them get married, not trying to contend against the demons.”

”I'm worried, though. You don't know Jin Ling. He's … cunning and unfathomable evil. He wouldn't stop at anything.”

”He's a true demon.”

Shen An De nodded. ”It's peculiar, though. I heard he has often contended against the Dragon King but never touched the dragon race. Instead, his subordinates are here in the human realm trying to cause havoc. I don't know about the relationship with the gods but it shouldn't be good if he is really after the Son of Heaven.”

”What do you want to say?”

Shen An De shook his head. ”Nothing, really. It's just something very complicated. I don't know if it's the right thing to do. It would be better not to get involved at all.”

”It's not like we have an alternative. This problem has already reached the Hei Dian Sect. Even if we managed to make them leave now it might not help. Actually, it might be worthwhile to help him. He was the one who killed the previous Demon King. He would certainly be able to kill the new one, too. Then we wouldn't need to think about Jin Ling anymore.” Hong Ai sighed. ”I honestly don't get why he would want you to help him. You're mostly human. Don't the demons look down on us?”