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Chapter 1599: Chapter 100 Wang Shouzhe! Just Kill Me Already_2

“How much?!” The Green Phoenix Demon Emperor’s phoenix eyes widened in shock. “Do you think I can afford that amount?”

Although she wasn’t very familiar with human currency, she knew this was an utterly staggering sum.

“As the saying goes, a phoenix never lands in a place without treasures. Senior, you’re being overly modest,” Wang Shouzhe said leisurely. “If the fine isn’t enough, you can always sell other items to compensate, such as your Green Phoenix tail feathers, wing feathers, Green Phoenix essence blood, and so on. These are all very renowned materials for artifact refining or alchemy.”

“By the way, when I saw you transform into your true form during the fierce battle earlier, some of your wing feathers and tail feathers seemed ready to fall off. Why not pull them out to offset part of the fine? Oh, and let me check your storage equipment, too, to see if there’s anything that could help cover the payment.”

The Green Phoenix Demon Emperor was rendered speechless, her eyes dazed and her body trembling uncontrollably.

Who would have thought that Wang Shouzhe wasn’t after her “body,” but rather her “physical assets.”

One incense stick’s time later.

Wang Shouzhe broke open the seal and emerged from the cave, with the Green Phoenix Demon Emperor’s anguished and furious screams trailing behind him: “Wang Shouzhe, you’re a total Great Demon King! You’re too despicable—why not just kill me already!”

Upon hearing this, the four Transcendent Void Realm elders guarding the cave exchanged peculiar glances with Wang Shouzhe.

Emperor Longchang, in particular, was winking at Wang Shouzhe repeatedly, secretly muttering to himself. Who would have thought that this boy Shouzhe, normally so solemn and upright, could show such skill at critical moments~~

“Ahem~” Yao Yuangang coughed lightly to remind him, “Shouzhe, you’d better coax Green Phoenix a bit more. After all, you two will have to get along in the future.”

“I think it’s fine,” King Chaoyang voiced his contrasting opinion, continuing to support Wang Shouzhe. “With a personality as arrogant as the Green Phoenix Demon Emperor’s, you need to give her a harsh wake-up call right from the start to intimidate her. Only then will life with her be peaceful later.”

“Seniors,” Wang Shouzhe said helplessly and bowed, “Let’s return to the Wang family first and discuss this matter later.”

In situations like this, it wasn’t that Wang Shouzhe didn’t want to explain—it was just that further justification would only make the misunderstanding worse. So he chose not to bother.

“Alright then, this fight has been a bit tiring,” King Chaoyang said, though his spirit was still lively. “I’ll take Green Phoenix back myself. On the way, I can also teach her some life lessons about being a good spouse.”

And with that, the group naturally returned to the Wang family without further mention.

…

The vast Liu Ping Mountain Range was dotted with towering peaks and deep valleys, with a mighty river rushing through it. It sprawled across the Southern Wilderness like an ancient colossal beast, dominating much of the southern region.

The All Saints’ Kingdom was located at the deepest part of the Liu Ping Mountain Range.

At this moment.

In a dense forest near the border of the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom’s territory, a streak of green light flashed like lightning, weaving through layer upon layer of thick woods and racing toward the direction of the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom.

Meanwhile.

Deep within the Liu Ping Mountain Range.

In the Holy Valley.

A massive ancient tree stood tall in the valley.

Its trunk was upright and majestic, piercing straight into the sky. Its highest point even disappeared into the flowing clouds above.

Beneath the radiant sunlight, the fan-shaped leaves, each the size of a palm, gleamed with a jade-like luster. When swayed by the wind, the leaves brushed against each other, producing crisp, bell-like sounds that resonated far and wide.

The “wind chime sound” seemed to possess a calming effect. On the grassy meadow beneath the tree, many large and small fierce beasts were curled up and sleeping soundly, accompanied by the soothing melody.

Among the rich grass, tiny beast cubs lower than the blades of grass frolicked in groups, playfully chasing each other and using the sleeping large fierce beasts as barriers for their games. Occasionally, one would mischievously climb onto the back of a large beast, triumphantly howling down at its companions as if it had achieved a great feat.

A sleeping large beast, disturbed by the howls, casually shrugged its shoulders, shaking off the brazen cub, then rolled over to continue its slumber.

On the treetop, enormous grown fierce birds stretched their wings and basked in the sun, their resplendent feathers shimmering with a golden brilliance that rivaled the finest works of art.

Nearby, flocks of bird chicks hopped joyfully from branch to branch, chirping noisily in a lively manner.

Further inward, close to the tree trunk, were some fierce beasts and birds that had reached Level Seven or Eight but had yet to take human form. They curled up into small shapes, meekly sitting in a circle, listening to an elderly storyteller.

The elder seemed extremely old—not only were his hair and beard completely white, but his face also bore countless wrinkles. Yet, he exuded neither decay nor weariness; instead, he radiated kindness and serenity, like a tranquil deep lake. Merely laying eyes on him could bring peace to one’s heart.

Bathed in dappled light and shadow, the elder spoke with warmth, his tone soft and unhurried, as he narrated a tale about “The Grateful Fox.”

Under the gentle sunlight, everything seemed peaceful and endearing. From afar, it was a scene of tranquility and harmony.

However, the sudden appearance of a streak of green escape light shattered the serenity of the Holy Valley.

Under the clear sky, the streak of light moved urgently and rapidly, speeding into the valley as if desperate to escape, heading straight for the colossal tree at the valley’s center.

In an instant, the fierce beasts resting under the tree stirred awake, raising their heads one after another to fix their sharp gazes on the streak of green light.

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