Seeing that he remained silent, the Crested Ibis Clan Chief was even more convinced of his speculation. Enraged, he roared, "Don't think that just because the Divine Envoy has spoken, I won't dare to touch you! I'm going to report you to the Divine Lord and expose your true face!"
Yaohua looked at him as if he were a fool.
At this moment, he was enveloped in demonic qi. Not to mention going to see the Divine Lord, he would probably be killed by the heavenly soldiers and generals as soon as he reached the entrance of the Immortal Realm.
Compared with the charge of stealing the corpse, his "true face" was far more terrifying, wasn't it?
If she hadn't been worried that the demonic seed in Xilan's body might cause trouble, she wouldn't have bothered to speak up to help.
Seeing that she remained silent for a long time, the Crested Ibis Clan Chief seemed to realize something, but he didn't dare to attack her. Instead, his unfriendly gaze fell on Qingqing.
Qingqing shrank back a little. "Clan, Clan Chief, I didn't betray. It's just..."
She was never good at words, and now she didn't know how to defend herself.
The Crested Ibis Clan Chief said softly, "Come here. I know you're kind - hearted and wouldn't side with her."
Qingqing was flattered. In her heart, she regarded the clan chief as her benefactor. Hesitating, she took two steps forward.
Yaohua grabbed her wrist and said warily, "Be careful. He's been twisted by the Heavenly Demon and isn't the clan chief you used to know."
The Crested Ibis Clan Chief coaxed, "Qingqing, don't you want the recognition of the Crested Ibis Clan? You don't want to be a traitor, do you? This is where you were born."
There was a bewitching power in his words. Yaohua thought it was bad.
Qingqing shook off her hand and walked step by step towards the Crested Ibis Clan Chief.
Just as she was about to stop Qingqing, a sharp pain suddenly came from her dantian.
It was the Heavenly Demon Seed that had sensed the aura of its kind and was restless.
Strands of power emanated from the cracks in it, amplifying the power of fear and making Yaohua's mind in a mess.
The situation at this moment was unpredictable. She had originally planned to absorb the demonic qi in the Crested Ibis Clan and then exterminate the clan.
But the Divine Lord's attitude was extremely ambiguous. He probably wouldn't allow her to go against the Crested Ibis Clan.
Her master had suddenly developed a heart - demon and needed urgent care. Otherwise, if things were exposed, he would fall from the altar and repeat the nightmare in the secret realm.
Xilan had suddenly disappeared. Who was behind it?
She finally managed to calm the Heavenly Demon Seed, only to find that the Crested Ibis Clan Chief had already grabbed Qingqing by the neck, his eyes crazy.
And Qingqing could only struggle weakly.
At this moment, if she showed that she cared about Qingqing, the Crested Ibis Clan Chief would surely kill Qingqing.
So, instead, she folded her arms and sneered, "What a great show! You who claim to be noble actually think you can threaten me with this little sparrow?"
The Crested Ibis Clan Chief's face darkened. "If you don't want her to die, give me back my Xilan quickly!"
"With the protection of the Divine Envoy, even if it was really me who stole your daughter, why should I give her back to you?" Yaohua covered her lips and laughed affectedly. "Do you really dare to attack me?"
She looked around arrogantly, her red lips parting slightly. "A bunch of fools who are contaminated with demonic qi but still don't dare to attack me! Hehe, now let me confess in front of this empty coffin. As for Xilan's body... Who knows if it's been cut into pieces and fed to the dogs?"
The Crested Ibis Clan Chief was completely enraged. He threw Qingqing aside and whipped at Yaohua. "Bitch, you're asking for death!"
Yaohua didn't dodge.
She wanted to see if, after all the Divine Lord's painstaking planning, he would let her die in the Crested Ibis Clan!
Just as the long whip was about to hit her body, a helpless sigh suddenly came from the air.
Tu Yang appeared again and defused the Crested Ibis Clan Chief's attack.
"Enough," she said earnestly.
The Crested Ibis Clan Chief dared not speak out against her. In his heart, if it weren't for Yaohua, his daughter wouldn't have died. The fact that he hadn't uprooted the Phoenix Clan was already a sign of self - restraint.
Yaohua was thoughtful. It seemed that the Divine Lord didn't completely side with the Crested Ibis Clan.
Qingqing coughed a few times and said tearfully in fear, "Clan Chief, are you really going to become a Heavenly Demon? Have you forgotten that you once said that the Crested Ibis Clan is as noble as the clouds, while the Heavenly Demon is the dirtiest and most despicable species in the world?"
Her words seemed to evoke some painful memories in the Crested Ibis Clan Chief. His face changed greatly, and he said angrily, "How dare you mock me? You're asking for death!"
Yaohua rushed in front of Qingqing. "She's just telling the truth. Why are you so angry, Clan Chief? You should know that even though you have the protection of the Immortal Realm now, what the Immortal Realm wants to see is the noble Crested Ibis Clan, not the evil and distorted one it is now!"
"You killed my daughter and stole her corpse. How dare you talk so righteously in front of me?" The Crested Ibis Clan Chief was hit on a sore spot and shouted.
The members of the Crested Ibis Clan were also excited. "Stinky girl, explain clearly. How is our clan evil and distorted?"
"It was you who provoked us first and even didn't spare the corpse of our princess. That's why we've ended up like this. It's all your fault!"
"We're still the noblest race in the three realms!"
The scene was really absurd.
Those who were surrounded by demonic qi actually dared to claim to be noble.
Yaohua raised her eyebrows and looked at Tu Yang. "Well, since they insist on framing me, please lead the way, Divine Envoy. Let's go and clarify things in front of the Divine Lord!"
She also wanted to see with her own eyes how partial the Divine Lord was to the Crested Ibis Clan.
The system said weakly, "Host, aren't you going to help me collect demonic qi?"
His voice was aggrieved.
Yaohua explained, "The Divine Lord specially sent the Divine Envoy to watch. It shows that he has a big plan for the Crested Ibis Clan. Maybe he's also monitoring remotely. With them watching the situation here, it's not convenient for me to act. It's better to go and ask in person."
Only then was the system reassured.
Tu Yang hesitated for a moment. "It's okay, but only two of you can go. As for the others, no."
Yaohua looked at Qingqing beside her and frowned tightly.
How could she rest assured leaving Qingqing in the Crested Ibis Clan?
The Crested Ibis Clan Chief urged with a fierce look in his eyes. "Then let's go!"
Yaohua didn't doubt that as soon as she left, they would tear Qingqing to pieces. "But if Qingqing doesn't go, there will be no one to prove that the Crested Ibis Clan Chief tried to kill me many times. She's a very crucial witness."
Tu Yang shook her head. "I'm the best witness."
Qingqing said softly, "It's okay. I won't go."
"But you may be in danger in the Crested Ibis Clan!" Yaohua advised.
"I, I could never testify against the clan chief," Qingqing said, biting her lips. "Don't worry. I'll be fine here."
Tu Yang released a divine power that landed on her. "I've set up a protective formation for her. Hurry up and go."
Seeing that Qingqing was determined not to go, under the urging, Yaohua had no choice but to leave reluctantly.
The Crested Ibis Clan Chief hesitated a little. "I look like this now..."
Tu Yang said indifferently, "The clan chief just needs to hide his demonic qi."