I don't talk about love with my Martial Sister

Chapter 117

Shang Can was not a particularly ambitious person.

Even in her youth, though she was full of vigor, her dedication to cultivation was merely a natural progression. Later on, she worked diligently to protect Yun Dan, and despite the discussions within Qing Yu Sect about her potential to succeed as the sect leader, Shang Can had never entertained such troublesome thoughts; she had never harbored grand aspirations. So when she heard Wan Shao's suggestion, it was difficult for her to conceal her astonishment.

"Why don't you just come to Bi Luo Huang Quan and become the Demon Lord?"

The current Demon Lord spoke with a serious expression and a tone so earnest that it almost intimidated Shang Can. She meticulously listed her reasons: "Look, you are the only phoenix in the world. It's been ages since we've seen such an ancient demon."

Shang Can did not outright disagree, but she corrected her, "I'm a half-demon. At most, I'm half a phoenix."

"That's fine! Bi Luo Huang Quan hasn't seen a single feather of a phoenix in all these years." Wan Shao waved her hand nonchalantly and continued, "Besides, becoming the Demon Lord would benefit you as well, especially in relation to your situation with Yun Zhong Jun; it would create a new avenue for you."

Though she had no expectations of Wan Shao's unspoken words, Shang Can still cooperatively asked, under the urging of Wan Shao's bright eyes, "What new avenue?"

Wan Shao clapped her hands in delight and announced, "It's about seizing people!"

"So what if you're a Demon Lord? Just seize a cultivator to make as your captive wife in Bi Luo Huang Quan!" Her words were remarkably assertive, and despite Shang Can's dumbfounded expression, she boldly declared, "Anyone who disagrees can come fight! After all, there aren't many who can beat you—or you could consider marriage alliances, like in the novels: hand over the most beautiful woman from your country, or I'll wage war!"

Shang Can couldn't bear to listen anymore. She pressed down on Wan Shao, who was overflowing with ideas, and bewilderedly asked, "... Are you out of your mind? Why are you talking nonsense?"

Wan Shao, now halted, grew indignant, raising her delicate fingers and exclaiming, "How can you call this nonsense? Don't think I'm speaking lightly; I've thought this through. This plan has surprising feasibility."

"After all, if you really became the Demon Lord, along with Bi Luo Huang Quan's power, those cultivators would surely be wary of you. If you seized someone, they wouldn't dare recklessly attack." Wan Shao pointed to Yun Dan, who had remained silent, "Plus, since Yun Zhong Jun is willing, Qing Yu won't interfere—basically, it's only Tian Wai Tian that poses a threat. They might come with some lofty pretense to fight, but we should be able to handle them; after all, their official leader is still in closed-door training, and the rest can't put up much of a fight."

After her long explanation, she took a sip of tea, sighed, and continued, "... And besides, Tian Wai Tian will eventually target Bi Luo Huang Quan anyway. It's better to do something wrong now, so we don't end up being innocent victims and getting ourselves all riled up."

Shang Can finally picked up on some clues and raised an eyebrow thoughtfully, asking, "Are you... hearing something? Is Tian Wai Tian preparing to attack Bi Luo Huang Quan?"

Once she mentioned it, Wan Shao's expression turned gloomy, her cheeks puffing up. It was Yun Dan who took over the conversation, explaining to Shang Can, "A Can, you might not know, but Tian Wai Tian has indeed been quite harsh on the demon race these past two years, seemingly intent on extermination. If it weren't for Bi Luo Huang Quan being cautious and avoiding Tian Wai Tian's attention, they might have already found an excuse to come knocking."