Chapter 323: Colors

Chapter 323: Colors

The malevolent bird's eyes widened slightly, and its brows lifted slightly. Lilith had indeed delivered the strongest counterattack possible at this moment.

Recently, due to Wen Ying's affairs, Bellos had been neglected, and everyone could tell that he had been in a bad mood.

Wen Ying cursed inwardly. Swiftly moving towards Bellos, he grabbed the latter's hand and pulled him into the academy.

Muershi immediately followed. As Wen Ying quickened his pace with Bellos, Muershi did the same.

Wen Ying turned to look at Muershi, who gave him a seemingly sunny smile.

Wen Ying opened his mouth, "That toilet, on that day, in that year."

Muershi: "..." Damn, there was no way he could escape this now. If only he hadn't done that back then.

Muershi's gaze grew distant.

"Both of you have mentioned the toilet a few times," Bellos said, "What exactly happened?"

Muershi sighed wistfully. "It's about some unpleasant matters that weren't exactly friendly to me."

Wen Ying raised his chin slightly. "Help me keep those gossipy onlookers at bay." After Wen Ying said this, he continued pulling the inquisitive Beros forward with a sense of accomplishment, leaving Muershi standing still this time, not following anymore.

The demons who had attempted to gang up on Wen Ying at the academy entrance were now in the school infirmary. The stragglers trailing behind Muershi were torn between wanting to watch the spectacle and not wanting to draw attention and incur revenge. Muershi curled his lip and blocked these demons.

"What do they have on you?"

"Muershi, you're really useless, aren't you? Despite being an Archdemon."

The demons who were stopped began to chatter, and Muershi forced a smile, inwardly pondering how to resolve the toilet incident once and for all, so Wen Ying couldn't threaten him with it at crucial moments.

Wen Ying pulled Beros along briskly, and Beros followed like a large doll, wherever Wen Ying led.

Wen Ying hurriedly dragged Beros into an empty activity room, closed the door, and let out a long breath.

"How can they all be so nosy, whether they're Mid-ranking or High-ranking Demons?" Wen Ying grumbled to himself.

A scorching yet chilling gaze landed on Wen Ying, causing him to cease his muttering. He turned to Beros, revealing an ingratiatingly innocent smile.

"Bellerophon, don't listen to Lilith's nonsense," Wen Ying wrapped his arms around Bellerophon's waist from the front, looking up at him with a soft tone. "How much I adore you, if other demons don't know, surely you do."

Bellerophon lowered his gaze, his crimson eyes narrowing slightly.

When he needed it, he would cling for dear life, but when he didn't, he would discard it. Bellerophon had come to realize this about Wen Ying.

"I've also purchased those new magic cards you sold to humans," Bellerophon's pupils dilated slightly. "You must have studied quite a bit of material, haven't you?"

Wen Ying chuckled awkwardly before burying his face in Bellerophon's broad and somewhat elastic chest, his voice muffled. "It's all for business needs. My most profitable magic card sales have been affected by their photo book releases, resulting in a significant decline in revenue. Now, I'm expanding my influence on both sides, and nurturing power isn't cheap, you know. Of course, I need to research how to improve my business."

Bellerophon's right hand delved into Wen Ying's silver hair at the back of his head, applying a slight pressure, causing a chill to run down Wen Ying's spine despite the calmness in Bellerophon's tone.

"You must have enjoyed what you did with Huiguo."

Huiguo... Wen Ying took three seconds to recall the theme associated with Huiguo, which was currently his favorite role-playing scenario.

The hand on the back of his head slipped down through his hair, sliding to the nape of his neck.

Wen Ying's nape prickled as the warm palm cupped the back of his neck, each long finger spreading apart and pressing down with more force, igniting a heightened sense of excitement.

Wen Ying's mind was flooded with various images of failures. He softly murmured, "Huiguo is less appealing to me than Lai Yehua. He's just an underdeveloped kid."

"Broad tastes you have," Beros commented with a tepid tone, his words laced with barely concealed resentment.

"But my favorite demon is you. Look at this handsome face, resilient pectorals, toned and smooth waist, and this body exuding hormones..."

Taking the initiative, Wen Ying placed Beros' left hand on the curve of his waist and gently guided it downward, stopping at the peak of his behind.

The air suddenly became charged, the atmosphere transforming into something sultry and thick.

Having led Beros to the desired position, Wen Ying tiptoed, wrapping his hands around Beros' neck. After tiptoeing, he realized that even with the support of Beros' neck, he wouldn't be able to reach Beros' lips if the latter didn't bend down.

Wen Ying: "…When did you grow taller?"

"I've grown a bit since reaching adulthood," Beros stood straight, his voice sharp. "You're only noticing today?"

Feeling guilty, Wen Ying recalled that Beros had reached adulthood during the busiest period of his life. It was normal that he hadn't noticed the slight change in height...right? Being around each other frequently, one would become less sensitive to minor changes in height, weight, or build.

"We meet often, I'm used to it," Wen Ying explained.

Upon finishing his statement, Wen Ying didn't wait for Beros to say anything that would be hard to retort. He wrapped his arms around Beros' neck, leaped up, and hung on him, sealing his mouth with his own.

This guy... Beros pinched harder in retaliation, only to receive a bite on his lips from Wen Ying.

It was quite an exhilarating start to the day.

For the time being, this seemed to soothe Beros. To prevent him from constantly being suspicious, Wen Ying allocated more time to accompany him.

As the semester progressed, halfway through, the first round of the Human Affection Ranking was released by the rules.

The First Round's Law only draws favorability among the people of China, Wen Ying had originally intended to manipulate the outcome behind closed doors so that the Black Dragon Clan would come out on top, thereby enabling Lan Jiaying to journey to the Human Realm while allowing humans to serve as exchange students at the Demon Academy. Unexpectedly, without any underhanded maneuvering, the Law revealed to him that the Black Dragon Clan was already the top contender.

Well, well, the Demon King has been quite the charmer, drawing in a considerable amount of human favorability—or, as one might say, attention—through his W-Bo account alone. All it takes is for individuals to spare him a few extra glances, harboring no particular aversion towards him, and the very laws of social interaction decree their high regard for the Demon King.

Lan Jiaying's account also gained considerable attention, with many people intrigued by his identity as the Demon Realm Prince.

Wen Ying informed the Demon King that the rankings of the law domains had been announced. The Demon King then summoned the leaders of various tribes who owned establishments on Culture Street to an open-air garden, where Wen Ying proceeded to read out the rankings on the spot.

Surprisingly, it wasn't the three-headed Cerberus in first place; this came as both a surprise and no surprise to everyone.

Some clan leaders mused inwardly that the status of a Devil King and a prince from the Demon Realm indeed held an advantage.

Wen Ying said, "According to my communication with the Law, the top three can each send one demon to the Human Realm. The Black Dragon Clan's law chose Lan Jiaying for itself. The second and third place clans must select a Mid-Rank Devil for the Law's approval. Once it's passed the review..."

"Wait," the second-place Succubus spoke up, "Isn't Lan Jiaying a High-Rank Devil? Why did the Law approve him?"

Wen Ying casually replied, "Perhaps it's because Lan Jiaying's personal account is quite popular in the Human Realm. The Law recognizes him and has detected that humans don't have any aversion or even curiosity towards him?"

The Succubus clan leader was puzzled. It was evident that emotional chatbots could easily open people's hearts, and in human literary and artistic creations, Succubi were very popular. Didn't humans want to see a real Succubus with their own eyes?

The Devil King smiled, "Today is a good day. All of you are one step closer to freely traveling between the Human Realm."

The leader of the Wicked Bird Clan, whose name was unknown, nonchalantly asked from the front row, "Speaking of which, does the Law allow Belos to go to the Human Realm?"

"Not yet," Wen Ying shook his head. "The Law has its own ideas and prefers to choose those favored by humans."

If it came to what humans favored, Belos had stolen a human's angel. Many probably didn't have good thoughts about Belos, so it was reasonable for the Law not to choose him.

Wen Ying's words weren't entirely clear, and the devils filled in the blanks according to what he said, imagining the Law's preferences.

Wen Ying observed their reactions with delight, allowing them to fill in the blanks and boost their affinity with humans instead of constantly focusing on invading the human realm. Peaceful trade was indeed much better.

The promotion of Lan Jiaying's visit to the human world was endorsed by both realms, albeit with differing intentions.

On the day Lan Jiaying's true form arrived in Mu City, a large crowd gathered at the portal entrance, consisting of high-ranking exorcists and national leaders, with journalists swarming about and spectators flooding the scene – it was a grand spectacle.

Photos captured of Lan Jiaying shaking hands with the national leaders were later included in historical textbooks for future generations, marking a significant historical event.

After arriving in the human world, Lan Jiaying often strolled around Mu City's cultural street, still masquerading as a noble demon prince. His aristocratic composure and gentle smile seemed ingrained, and his persuasive charm as a leader came naturally.

As an adult, Lan Jiaying's golden hair shimmered even more vibrantly, while his thick black dragon horns resembled unique stones, carved into artistic masterpieces by artisans.

His handsome face, broad shoulders, and narrow waist epitomized the image of a male bodhisattva, perfectly fulfilling every fantasy people had of a demon prince.

Due to Lan Jiaying's frequent visits, the demon realm's cultural street became increasingly congested. Aerial shots depicted a sea of moving heads along the entire stretch.

Wen Ying had observed Lan Jiaying closely. This guy was a natural actor, both in the demon realm and in the human world.

Although he always smiled at humans and frequently walked along the cultural street, giving off an approachable vibe, he maintained a subtle distance from them. Amidst the throngs on the street, not a single strand of Lan Jiaying's hair was ever touched.

When someone ventured close, Lan Jiaying's seemingly gentle smile remained unchanged, but his aura subtly intensified, instilling an inexplicable chill and fear of being under Death's gaze in those who approached, causing them to subconsciously retreat.

In fulfillment of his promise, the Devil King consented to allowing humans to study at the Lucifer Demon Academy. This move sparked whispers among some demons who found it too coincidental that shortly after Lan Jiaying's visit to the human world, the Devil King agreed to admit humans. They found it hard to believe there was no ulterior motive behind this decision.

The Devil King offered only three spots, and Wen Ying didn't bother with who the Flower Nation would choose; he left it up to Yan Liwen and the others.

A fierce competition ensued for these spots, with various families vying for them, leaving Wen Ying astonished by the spectacle.

Eventually, the winners of the three spots were Wen Xinxin, Lu Rongyu, and Bai Yuchun.

Wen Ying never imagined Wen Xinxin would be on the list. Lu Rongyu was from the Association, while Bai Yuchun was groomed by an old-established exorcist family in the country.

Inquiring with Yan Liwen, Wen Ying learned that all families were at an impasse, unwilling to yield. Then, someone suggested that since newcomers to the Devil Academy might easily become targets of bullying, it would be better to give one of the spots to Wen Ying's cousin, as he would keep a closer eye on her, making it difficult for any bullying demons to succeed.

Wen Xinxin herself was surprised to be on the list. Her parents were both delighted and worried. Upon reflection, Wen Ying gifted her a stack of high-level magic cards, telling her not to hesitate, just use them like playing cards.

Among those intending to bully, Huiguo was one. Having failed with his attempts on humans like Lu Qingtao before, he tried again, only to encounter Wen Ying's magic cards once more – this time, a pile of high-level ones, which left him thoroughly embarrassed.