Douluo: Starting with the Signing in of Goddess Xiaowu

Dongfang Qinxin, with a humble smile, said.

"I heard that the Capital Lord from the East is from Zhongtianzhou," said Chu Qin, teasing Dongfang Qinxin after the third round of drinks. It was Jiu Yin who had told Chu Qin to say this.

"Yes!" Dongfang Qinxin nodded.

"I know a bit about the powers of Zhongtianzhou. May I ask which power the Capital Lord from the East is affiliated with?" Chu Qin asked with a smile.

"There are many strong powers in Zhongtianzhou, and my power is really insignificant," replied Dongfang Qinxin. "It's not worth mentioning."

"What if I want to know?" Chu Qin said with a smile. "Since we are friends, we should learn more about each other."

"Then, Lord Chu Qin, may I first ask where you come from? Looking at Lord Chu Qin's magical skills, they must be extraordinary," Dongfang Qinxin said with a smile.

"The Earthly Immortal Sect!" Chu Qin replied, following what Jiu Yin had told him to say.

"No wonder! The Earthly Immortal Sect, as the most mysterious power in Central Continent Heaven, with Qingyu Imperial Honor of the Earthly Immortal Sect cultivating magics of demons, buddhism, daoism, and beasts, may I know what relation Lord Chu Qin has with Qingyu Imperial Honor?" asked Dongfang Qinxin with interest.

"That, Capital Lord from the East, doesn't need to be known," Chu Qin said with a smile. "Now, it's your turn to speak, Capital Lord from the East."

"I come from Jialuomen!" Dongfang Qinxin replied.

"The Jialuomen leader, Zhenmie Imperial Honor, I have had some dealings with him. Is he well?" Chu Qin continued to ask.

"He is well!" Dongfang Qinxin nodded.

"Then, is Zhumo Imperial Honor of Wanmo Palace still in good health?" Just then, Jiu Yin's voice rang out.

"Who is speaking?" Dongfang Qinxin said, slightly startled. "That voice, why does it sound so familiar?"

"What? Dongfang Qinxin, you don't remember me?" Jiu Yin said as she flew out from within Chu Qin.

Seeing the appearance of Jiu Yin, Dongfang Qinxin was immediately shocked and knelt down, exclaiming, "Ah! Demon Lord!"

"Eh, the Capital Lord from the City of Rosy Clouds recognizes Jiu Yin?" Xiaowu and the others were somewhat surprised.

"Dongfang Qinxin, I didn't expect you to still remember me," Jiu Yin said with a slight smile.

"Even if I forget anyone else, Qinxin dares not forget you, Lord!" Dongfang Qinxin replied excitedly, "Demon Lord, what are you doing here? Weren't you—?"

"Sealed by the Outer Heavenly Lord and erased?" Jiu Yin smiled, "Hahaha, that petty Daimotian couldn't kill me!"

"Yes, yes, yes, Demon Lord, with your extraordinary magical skills and immortal body, how could you be killed?" Dongfang Qinxin spoke with visible excitement. "It's so good that you have returned to the Infinite Heavens, the Demonic Path will surely revive!"

Hearing Dongfang Qinxin's words, Jiu Yin's expression, however, began to look a bit downcast, and she spoke in a softer tone, "Dongfang Qinxin, rise."

"Yes, Demon Lord!" Dongfang Qinxin then stood up.

"Dongfang Qinxin, weren't you the lord of Jinmo Island?" Jiu Yin inquired. "I remember your strength should be at the level of a Saint Lord of the first layer; how come you only have the Cultivation of the Divine Lord Third Layer now, and why are you hiding in this modest Xi Yu?"

"Demon Lord, you don't know, ever since your whereabouts became unknown, many in the Demonic Path died or were destroyed, and even more powers have defected to the Outer Heavenly Lord. Back in Central Continent Heaven, we from Wanmo Palace used to be so influential, like the noonday sun, but now we're like rats crossing the street, everyone shouting 'hit them!' I was ambushed by people from the Celestial Demon Realm and Nine Dragon Realm, my Cultivation was completely scattered, and I had no choice but to flee to Xi Yu," Dongfang Qinxin said with some sorrow.

"So, the rumors about a hidden ruler behind the City of Rosy Clouds are false, and you are the true master of the City of Rosy Clouds?" Jiu Yin asked.

"Yes!" Dongfang Qinxin nodded.

Chu Qin seemed to understand.

Dongfang Qinxin was a subordinate of Jiu Yin. After Jiu Yin was sealed away in the Inner Universe, the Demonic Path crumbled, and she was forced to hide here!

"I never imagined I would see you here, Lady Jiu Yin!" Dongfang Qinxin said with great excitement.

"Seeing me is of no use!" Jiu Yin sighed, "As you can see, I am now but a wisp of nothingness, even my soul is incomplete. If it weren't for Chu Qin, I would still be imprisoned by the Outer Heavenly Lord within the Primordial Universe."

"Chu Qin, let me introduce you. She is the former strategist of my Wanmo Palace, the ruler of Jinmo Island, Dongfang Qinxin!" Jiu Yin introduced her to Chu Qin.

"Ah, what an honor!" Chu Qin said, giving Dongfang Qinxin a slight smile.

"Demon Lord, what is Lord Chu Qin…?" Dongfang Qinxin asked, puzzled.

"About him, it's complicated to explain. Just remember that he is my life-saver," Jiu Yin replied.

"Understood!" Dongfang Qinxin nodded.

"What life-saver," Chu Qin said with a smile, "We're just friends. Jiu Yin, since you and the Capital Lord are old acquaintances, Xiaowu and I will not disturb you any longer. You two catch up on whatever you need to!"

As he spoke, Chu Qin walked out of the Luoxia Divine Hall with Xiaowu and the others.

"Chu Qin, who would have thought that the Capital Lord would be an old acquaintance of Jiu Yin, both from Wanmo Palace," Azure Dragon remarked, surprised.

"Yes, that was unexpected for me too," Chu Qin said with a nod and a smile.

"So, is Jiu Yin going to revive that Wanmo Palace? Chu Qin, will you help her?" Xiaowu continued to ask.

"I've always said I owe nothing to Jiu Yin. Perhaps I'll help her find a body in the future, but reviving Wanmo Palace, something so thankless and strenuous, is not something I plan to do for the time being," Chu Qin said, hands behind his head and speaking calmly. "I definitely won't put you all in danger for someone else's sake."

"Mm-hmm!" The ladies all nodded in agreement with Chu Qin's viewpoint.

"Alright, it's getting late. Let's head back to Shengzong to rest," Chu Qin said.

Meanwhile, inside the Luoxia Divine Hall.

"Demon Lord, are you really not planning to restore the Wanmo Palace?" Dongfang Qinxin asked with great sorrow after hearing about Jiu Yin's situation.

"Yes!" Jiu Yin nodded, "Firstly, I'm nothing but an incomplete soul without substance, with no power to stand against the Outer Heavenly Lord. Secondly, with Wanmo Palace in such ruins, the people from the Outer Upper Realm may not be good, but Wanmo Palace's cultivation methods were exceedingly cruel, having slaughtered countless lives. I've long since told those Demon Elders to stop, but they refused to listen and acted recklessly. Now, what more can I say? As a Demon Royal, I may not be able to change my identity, but I can change my fate! Moreover, reviving Wanmo Palace would inevitably bring another bloodbath to Zhongtianzhou, something I absolutely do not wish to see."

"Indeed, back then, Lord, you objected to your clanspeople practicing forbidden techniques, but were opposed by the old Demon Lord and all the Elders. Later, the forces from Outer Upper Domains, joining together, attacked Wanmo Palace. To protect the Demon people, you fought to the last moment, sacrificing your own life. Lord, you have indeed done your utmost for the Demon race!" Dongfang Qinxin nodded, "Demon Lord, rest assured, no matter what decision you make, I, Qinxin, will follow you loyally to the death as always!"

"But still, I am the Demon Royal. Wanmo Palace absolutely cannot be restored. Once I regain my body, I plan to create a new world where the Demon race will renounce forbidden practices and start afresh!" Jiu Yin continued.

"Yes, Demon Lord!" Dongfang Qinxin said, grateful to the point of tears!

"Qinxin, do not tell anyone about my return," Chu Qin continued, "including the Demon race!"

"Yes, my lord!" Dongfang Qinxin affirmed with utmost gravity.

"Demon Lord, there is one more thing," Dongfang Qinxin added, "Do you remember your uncle, Yanri Demon Honor Zhunque?"

"Didn't my uncle disappear? I heard he was killed by the Outer Heavenly Lord?" Jiu Yin said, somewhat surprised.

"Your uncle may not be dead," Dongfang Qinxin responded.

"Where is he?" Jiu Yin asked, thrilled.

"He should be in Xi Yu," Dongfang Qinxin said, "There are rumors that he entered the Seven Hells Demon Tower of Xi Yu."

"My uncle, in the Seven Hells Demon Tower?" Jiu Yin asked in confusion.

"Yes, your uncle was obsessed with love throughout his life and even abandoned his cultivation of the demonic ways," Dongfang Qinxin explained, "He sought the method for rebirth all his life, to revive the Seven Emotions Demon Honor. There is talk that the Seven Hells Demon Tower houses a Reincarnation Divine Spring that can allow all living beings to be reborn. Therefore, Yanri Demon Honor might very well be there! Moreover, Demon Lord, if you find the Reincarnation Divine Spring, maybe you can also repair your fragmented soul!"