Chapter 110: Hidden Agendas

The sky gradually brightened, and the first rays of sunlight filtered through the forest. Birds of various kinds chirped harmoniously, mingling with the occasional roars of insects and beasts, weaving a beautiful symphony. All living things on earth awakened, brimming with vibrant life.

A hurried group of people, carrying various tools, shattered this serene landscape. They entered the dungeon in silence, meticulously carving symbols onto the walls.

Throughout, no one spoke to Yao Ye. Yao Feng, disguised as Yao Ye, secretly observed everything around him, remaining silent and motionless.

The group worked diligently and carefully, carving on the walls for most of the day before dispersing. Yao Feng opened his eyes and glanced at the symbols left behind, letting out a cold snort.

“Trying to confuse me with an illusion array? Hmph! Then I shall turn their scheme against them!”

With an evil grin, Yao Feng closed his eyes, quietly waiting for the arrival of the demon clan.

But the group seemed to be mocking him; for two consecutive days, no one came near. Yao Feng pondered silently.

“How should I get Yao Ye out of here?”

While he was deep in thought, footsteps approached. Yao Feng quickly closed his eyes, feigning sleep.

After Su Yun entered the dungeon, she clasped her hands behind her back and swiftly formed a hand seal. The entire dungeon’s environment transformed dramatically.

Yao Feng thought to himself, “Hmph! Finally, they’re here! Let’s see what tricks you plan to play!”

“Master, it’s me! Open your eyes and see, I’ve brought you food! This might be the last time I bring you food—tomorrow, I will marry far away and leave here!” Su Yun’s tears fell as she spoke. Yao Feng slowly opened his eyes, sizing up the surroundings before looking at Su Yun.

“Where is this place? Thank you for bringing me food all this time. How can I help you?”

Su Yun looked around and said, “I brought you to a cave not far from the demon clan. Master, do you like me? Why don’t we elope together?”

Yao Feng snorted coldly, his eyes shifting as a plan formed. He feigned sincerity and replied, “Miss, I’ve lived long enough! But I refuse to die like this. I know you don’t want to marry someone you don’t love. However, can you help me summon Xiong Ba Tian?”

Su Yun looked at Yao Ye in confusion, uncertain of his intentions, but her expression grew urgent.

“Are you crazy? When I marry tomorrow, disguise you and rescue you—that’s your only chance!”

Yao Feng stood and walked toward the cave’s entrance, his back to Su Yun, a sinister smile playing on his lips.

“I want to see how you’ll play this, hmph hmph!”

Seeing Yao Ye unresponsive, Su Yun rushed forward, embracing him from behind with tear-filled eyes and resting her head on his back.

“Master cares for me so tenderly; it makes me so happy!”

Yao Feng patted Su Yun’s hands gently, turned to face her, and looked at her with a mix of pity and affection.

“Do you really like me?”

Su Yun shyly nodded. Yao Feng, seeing her bashful demeanor, felt disgusted but endured it for the sake of his plan.

“Let go. Nothing will happen to me. Go summon Xiong Ba Tian.”

Just as he finished speaking, Xiong Ba Tian stepped out from the shadows, laughing as he approached.

“Hahaha! Very well! Yao Ye, if you submit to me, I will arrange for Su Yun to be promised to you. Not only will you not die, but even if Su Yun secretly frees you, the score will be wiped clean. How about that?”

Su Yun nervously stepped in front of Yao Feng. Yao Feng lightly patted her shoulder, then approached Xiong Ba Tian and spoke.

“At this point, I have no other choice. But I have one small request. As long as the Bear Demon Emperor agrees, I am willing to submit.”

Xiong Ba Tian laughed heartily. “Speak. As long as it’s not too much, I will agree.”

“First, I want to perform the ancestral rites. Second, after I submit, you must do everything in your power to kill Liu Xin.”

When Yao Feng mentioned Liu Xin, his face twisted with savage hatred, as if he wanted to devour her alive.

This demand to kill Liu Xin erased Xiong Ba Tian’s doubts. He patted Yao Feng’s shoulder.

“I agree. But everything must follow my orders. You cannot act on your own.”

“Hmm, since I choose to submit, I will follow the Bear Demon Emperor’s lead. But if you deceive me, don’t blame me for turning hostile.”

“Rest assured, I won’t.”

Xiong Ba Tian chuckled lightly but thought to himself, “You, a powerless weakling, dare to threaten me? When I obtain the Creation Cauldron, that will be the end of you!”

Seeing Xiong Ba Tian, Yao Feng’s expression brightened, but inside he snorted coldly, sneering at Xiong Ba Tian.

“Trying to scheme against me? Hmph! I’ll make sure it’s all for nothing.”

Su Yun and Xiong Ba Tian exchanged a subtle glance and both chuckled softly.