Chapter 124: Deceit

This feeling was eerily familiar. As Lan Jiaying saw the demon on the other side with a look of terror, he felt his heart plunge abruptly, accompanied by a sense of foreboding that he knew all too well.

His neck creaked like a rusted machine as he turned to face them, and there, as expected, stood Wen Ying, not alone but accompanied by an extravagant line of demons behind the sofa he was sitting on.

Wen Ying, Muershi, Beros, Essence, Wei Er, Phileas.

"Good evening~"

"Hello there."

"Your Highness."

"Why did you stop?"

"…Damn it." Even someone as composed as Lan Jiaying couldn't help but swear, his expression darkening instantly.

"How did you all end up here?"

Boros, having learned from Wen Ying's previous prank, eagerly suggested, "Come play, Muershi said the wine in this place is excellent."

Coming to such a place just for wine? Lan Jiaying found it utterly implausible. However, as he was about to speak, Wen Ying's innocent voice interrupted, "We've been observing you for quite some time. It seems you've been paying close attention to what that demon was saying."

The words Lan Jiaying had intended to say were stuck in his throat as he quickly changed his statement, only to be interrupted once more.

Muershi exclaimed with surprise, as if he had discovered something magical, "You're not here to learn how to charm someone, are you?"

Lan Jiaying blurted out, "How could I!"

"Tsuk, tsuk," Essence's enchanting pink eyes gleamed with playful mockery.

Phelous also revealed an intriguing expression.

Lan Jiaying felt both embarrassed and annoyed. He stood up, "Are you all here for the same reason too?"

"Impossible," Muershi widened his eyes, "Lilith invited us to taste the new wines they've acquired."

Wen Ying leaned against Muershi, standing crookedly with his bright eyes shining under the dim light, "You confessed yourself. You're indeed here to learn how to charm someone. Seems like our esteemed prince isn't as confident as we thought."

Muershi continued, "I can hardly believe that you're humbling yourself to study for the final exams."

Muershi's exaggerated sigh and Wen Ying's genuine laughter echoed in Lan Jiaying's mind like a persistent buzz, making his temples throb with irritation.

Where was the proud and arrogant First Prince of the Demon Realm, who acted like a noble? All that remained was a terrifying Lan Jiaying, whose face contorted with rage.

When demons got angry, their differences from humans became starkly apparent. Humans remained human in appearance when they were upset, but when demons flew into a rage, demonic traits emerged, their features and bodies taking on a more bestial quality.

At this moment, Lan Jiaying's face was covered in dragon scales, and his eyes transformed from normal human pupils into cold, vertical slits.

A barrage of raging demonic energy swept towards them, and Wen Ying blinked, softly warning, "There's a demon taking pictures."

The tension dissipated instantly. Lan Jiaying swiftly donned his mask of refined elegance, as if the monster he had just been about to attack had never existed.

"Damn…" Wen Ying murmured in disbelief. Was it really that effective? How much did Lan Jiaying value his image? Even the crown princes of ancient feudal kingdoms in the Human Realm weren't as meticulous as him.

Lan Jiaying's gaze shifted behind him, where the handsome male demon he had designated as a 'learning subject' trembled as he knelt on the ground. Lan Jiaying spoke calmly and elegantly, "Keep your mouth shut."

The demon nodded frantically.

Lan Jiaying glared at Wen Ying and Muershi. Instinctively, he believed that these two devils were the masterminds behind tonight's mischief. Tomorrow was the final exam; otherwise, he would have dragged them outside the capital for a scolding.

Muershi had precisely this plan in mind. Tomorrow was the final exam, so any devil who came to "study" must be striving for a good ranking. Wanting a good rank, they would definitely hold their anger and not act tonight.

After all, if they fought, their condition wouldn't be optimal, affecting their trip to the Human Realm tomorrow.

Muershi hummed a cheerful tune, exuding an aura of delight. He glanced at his phone and chuckled, "Come on, let's move on to the next spot."

Wen Ying seemed to understand now. So that was Muershi's plan – to weaken their opponents without any direct confrontation.

In the following hours, they disrupted many of their classmates, leaving the enraged devils fuming as they departed.