Aftermath
Once Archfiend Phoenix decided she was through, she gestured with her hand and hollered, “Doc, Qiao Xue, come here.”
The doctor did not take any offence to Archfiend Phoenix referring to him informally as “Doc” due to the difference in their age.
“Welcome back, Ancestor.”
“Get up. Didn’t I tell you not to kneel? I hate all those meaningless formalities. Qiao Xue, list their crimes loud and clear. Doc, you slap them for me. For every crime listed, slap them once,” ordered Archfiend Phoenix, suspending the two balloon-headed dragons in the air.
“Huh?”
“Don’t ‘huh’ me. If you don’t hit them hard enough, I’ll slap you!” threatened Archfiend Phoenix.
The doctor blinked his eyes rapidly; it was quite the dilemma for him as he was being told to slap someone holding a higher status than him.
“Aunt Phoenix, let’s drop it. I’m sure Grandpa Green Dragon will resolve this fairly,” implored Qiao Xue.
“Drop it? They tried to kill you and the countless residents of Sunshine Valley. Don’t let them off so easily,” rebuked Archfiend Phoenix, scaring Long Shentu and Long Xingan with a glare.
“Qiao Xue is far more sensible than you. Why are you still so jumpy when you’re at your age?” reproached Archfiend Green Dragon.
Archfiend Phoenix shrugged. “The key to eternal youth is to carry yourself as though you’re still a youth.”
“I usually turn a blind eye to what you two do, but you two completely disregarded me and attempted to kill fellow fiends this time! I’m sparing you two for now, but you will remain in lockup until I give you permission to leave!” thundered Archfiend Green Dragon.
“Th-th-thank you for sparing our lives, Ancestor,” responded Long Shentu and Long Xingan.
Archfiend Green Dragon flicked his arm, teleporting Long Xingan and Long Shentu away.
“Big Bro, are you really going to spare their lives?” asked Archfiend Phoenix, pouting.
“Haven’t enough fiends died? If we kill both of them, that’s another two generals.”
“What good are generals who kill their own troops?”
Archfiend Green Dragon snubbed Archfiend Phoenix to address Mu Yu. “Human, you must pay for killing two of my Ascension Realm citizens!”
“What is your name, Tyrant?” Mu Yu boldly taunted.
“Impudent human brat!” erupted Archfiend Green Dragon, pressuring Mu Yu with his energy.
“Whatever. If you genuinely wanted to stop me, their heads would still be attached,” replied Mu Yu, figuring out the fiend kings wanted him to do the dirty job of cleaning out the trash for them.
“Hahaha, he wanted to stop you, but I stopped him,” informed Archfiend Phoenix, garnering a “hmph” from Archfiend Green Dragon.
“You killed my citizens, show no remorse and insulted me. I can’t spare you,” stated Archfiend Green Dragon.
“Are you supposed to be the old dragon king that resembles me? You’re pushing us around when we protected all the lives in Sunshine Valley? Can you do maths? Do you have grass for brains?” the dragon vine protested.
Archfiend Green Dragon took a second to switch to an amiable tone for he was glad to see the dragon vine but still livid. “Do you know who I am, you brat? Why are you standing up for an outsider?”
“Confirmed: you have grass for brains. I’m not backing you up. I’m backing up my people,” remarked the dragon vine, holding its nose.
“Hahaha, you’re finally getting the hang of talking, Big Earthworm.”
“You… You…” Archfiend Green Dragon whipped his arm in exasperation.
“Hahaha, how do you like that, Old Dragon?” teased Archfiend Phoenix.
“Hmph, I’m tired. I’m done with this for now. Phoenix, take care of your residents and clean up. I want to see all of you tomorrow at my place. Everyone else is to go home.”
“Yes, Ancestor.”
Archfiend Green Dragon tried stabbing Mu Yu with his eyes and then emotionally glanced at the dragon vine. Archfiend Green Dragon was ecstatic to meet the dragon vine, but he was too proud to show it on the surface. Hence, he cleared his throat and flew into the darkness.
Sunshine Valley remained rowdy for the rest of the night owing to the defeat of the four dragon leaders and the return of Archfiend Phoenix.
“Don’t cry baby divine silkworm. Qiao Xue’s lover has killed Jade Wyrm to avenge you,” placated Archfiend Phoenix patting “baby divine earthworm”, better known as Elder Tiantu, on the shoulder. “Never fear the dragons, my beloved people. If they try to impose on you again, I’ll send them into the stratosphere! Do your best to protect Baby divine earthworm’s family because their blood can neutralise ruins poison. That’s not a permit for you to go for a stroll at the ruins. Nobody is going to die offering all of their blood to you, and treating you is tiring.”
“Yes, Ancestor.”
Mu Yu, who had reverted to his normal self, thought to himself, She’s more like a nagging babysitter than a monarch. I can see why the citizens of Sunshine Valley are so loyal to her.
“Mu Yu, don’t carelessly use the bloodlust energy again. I can sense you changing,” Xiaoshuai cautioned.
“I know. I didn’t have a choice tonight is all.”
Archfiend White Ape came over from nowhere and roughly draped his arm around Mu Yu’s neck. “Have you been to Hell on Earth recently, brat?”
“Piss off. What would I go there for? Don’t bring everyone down to your level.”
“Always the distasteful brat, huh? Keep your distance from Hell on Earth, you hear? You’ve done it with Qiao Xue already, so I’ll break all three of your legs if you go there! Let’s hear you call me ‘father-in-law’ now.”
Mu Yu shrugged Archfiend White Ape’s arm off aggressively. “Get lost, King of Shamelessness. Go find something better to do.”
“Listen, kid, I’m letting this go because you’re now my son-in-law. I’ll send you a gift in a few days. You better be thankful.”
“I’ll be thankful if you bug off.”
Archfiend Phoenix finished up her business and went over to Mu Yu, running her eyes up and down him, side to side and from back to front.
“As you can control wood, that makes you and Qiao Xue a perfect match. That said… Qiao Xue,” called Fiend Phoenix. “Did this kid force himself on you?”
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