Dashing Student Chapter 1428: The Demon Saint’s Recruitment

aboard the flying ship, Chen Nan and the Divine Calculator were tucked away in a corner. They found themselves encircled by the Demon Clan, with half a dozen Demon King-level experts, not to mention a formidable Demon Great Saint.

Amidst the assembled demons, they appeared diminutive, vulnerable, and pathetic, leaving one to wonder if the demons might suddenly erupt and obliterate them.

Fortunately, with Ao Hao's presence, the Demon Clan refrained from acting against Chen Nan, and Yuan Sensen even appeared to harbor gratitude towards him.

"Don't you resent me? After all, I refined your clan uncle into a Demon Spirit Pill," Chen Nan inquired of the grinning Yuan Sensen, curiosity piqued.

Within the Human Clan, such an act would undoubtedly instigate a blood feud, an enmity that could never be mended. Yet, Yuan Sensen, beyond an initial flicker of sadness, seemed to have moved past the incident.

"Why should I hate you? Did you personally kill my clan uncle?" Yuan Sensen shot back.

"You truly think too highly of me." Chen Nan gestured with a wry smile, shaking his head. The corpse of the Ape Clan Demon King, in its prime, had been at least a Third-Layer Nascent Soul Realm cultivator; how could he possibly have defeated such a being?

The corpse had merely been acquired as a fortunate find.

"That's wonderful! As long as you don't make me sample the Demon Spirit Pill again, there's no need for me to resent you for refining it."

The Divine Calculator, seated nearby, nearly erupted into laughter upon overhearing their peculiar exchange.

"That is good." Chen Nan nodded. "Once matters are resolved, we shall depart."

At this juncture, Ao Hao leisurely approached Chen Nan. The potency of the Bursting Qi Pill had waned, rendering all demons who had ingested it exceedingly feeble.

Only Ao Hao appeared unfazed, taking a seat directly beside Chen Nan.

"Was it you who instigated the alliance between the Righteous Path and the Demon Sect?"

Ao Hao's question left Chen Nan momentarily stunned. Was this a prelude to settling scores later?

While the Righteous Path and the Demon Sect did indeed form an alliance against the Demon Clan, partly influenced by him, they were also seizing an opportune moment. The primary catalyst was the Demon Clan's burgeoning strength, which posed a significant threat, even aiming for their annihilation. This was the fundamental reason!

Chen Nan, in essence, had been nothing more than a butterfly whose wings flapped amidst the unfolding events.

"Haha, you needn't trouble yourself with an answer; I am already aware. Examining past events with hindsight often brings clarity, " Ao Hao remarked with a slight smile. "I've also heard that you are a son-in-law to the Demon Sect?"

"And what are your thoughts on Yuan Sensen? Should you find her agreeable, I can arrange for her betrothal to you."

Chen Nan's eyes widened, a flood of bewilderment washing over his features. He genuinely struggled to fathom the motivations driving the instigator behind the conflict between the Human and Demon Clans.

Beside him, Yuan Sensen's cheeks flushed with shyness, her head bowed, her face painted with a rosy hue.

Despite harboring no romantic feelings for Chen Nan, the Demon Clan held a deep-seated respect for strength, and women of the Demon Clan took pride in securing a powerful mate.

Chen Nan's prowess was undeniable, not to mention his instrumental role in aiding the Demon Clan's liberation on this occasion.

Chen Nan grew even more perplexed. "Why are you blushing?"

"I do not comprehend your implication."

Nearby, the Divine Calculator's eyes suddenly widened, and he hastily interjected, "Great Saint, what about my contributions? Did I not also play a part in our escape from Fengdu City?"

Ao Hao's face retained its placid smile, devoid of the frantic or reckless demeanor exhibited earlier at Dragon Fall Island. He now projected the aura of a wise and potent entity.

"I am merely attempting to foster goodwill; do not read too much into it."

"But I belong to the Human Clan! Are not the Human Clan and the Demon Clan sworn enemies?" Chen Nan's expression was etched with shock.

Had any other demon uttered such words, he would not have been surprised. However, the speaker was the Demon Great Saint himself, Ao Hao, a figure known for his intent to eradicate the Human Clan!

"Is that truly the case?" Ao Hao's profound gaze settled upon Chen Nan.

Chen Nan was about to voice a response when he suddenly recalled his encounter with Cat Demon Song Ya on the Nine Provinces Continent; surely they could be considered friends?

Consequently, he chose silence.

"You see, you too realize that the Demon Clan and humans need not be mortal enemies, and could even forge close ties. It is merely a matter of perspective," Ao Hao stated deliberately.

Chen Nan sighed, his head still shaking slowly. "I still cannot grasp it; why are you acting this way?"

"Is it truly so difficult to understand, the desire to recruit those with potential? When I initially placed Sensen outside, I expected nothing remarkable, yet she brought you forth,"

"It is clear that sometimes, a seemingly casual action can yield unforeseen benefits."

Chen Nan slowly nodded, comprehending that many exceptionally powerful individuals often engaged in actions that appeared perplexing, yet were, in fact, integral to their grand designs.

It was evident that Ao Hao was precisely such an individual.

"Never mind then, I haven't known Sensen for long, and she doesn't hold feelings for me either." Chen Nan waved his hand dismissively.

The Divine Calculator beside them was practically screaming, "Me! I volunteer! Look at me!"

However, no one even glanced his way, leaving him feeling utterly foolish, like a clown on display.

Yuan Sensen felt a pang of confusion; while she hadn't truly considered marrying Chen Nan, the sting of rejection was still quite unpleasant.

Ao Hao didn't push the matter, merely stating, "You must have many questions for me."

"Indeed," Chen Nan nodded, cutting straight to the chase. "The direction Luan Kong Great Saint gave you towards the Heavenly Cutting Abyss was long prepared, wasn't it?"

"Correct," Ao Hao confirmed.

"His objective must go beyond simply preserving a sliver of the Demon Clan's existence; he has deeper schemes—what are they?"

"Heading to the Inner Sea."

Chen Nan was left stunned, and so was the Divine Calculator.

"Indeed, otherwise, merely sealing you within the Heavenly Cutting Abyss would be excessively cruel. Well... do you happen to know the path to the Inner Sea?"

The Divine Calculator's breathing grew heavy, his gaze intensely fixed on Ao Hao, as reaching the Inner Sea was his most fervent desire at that moment.

Yet, he and Chen Nan had arrived at the bottom of the Heavenly Cutting Abyss purely on guts, completely clueless about how to travel to the Inner Sea.

Under their eager gazes, Ao Hao nodded, "Naturally. Why else would we have descended? Luan Kong Great Saint simply desires a new home for my Demon Clan."

Chen Nan's excitement surged; though he knew little about the Inner Sea, it might hold unforeseen opportunities!

"Then... can you take us with you?"

Ao Hao immediately shook his head. "Absolutely not. You wouldn't even marry one of our demon women; we cannot place our trust in an outsider."

"I will!" Chen Nan declared instantly, his stance shifting.

"But you haven't known Sensen for long, and moreover, she doesn't seem to like you," Ao Hao pointed out, referencing Chen Nan's earlier words.

Chen Nan felt a touch of irritation, not expecting such a petty side from the esteemed Demon Great Saint.

He quickly moved in front of Yuan Sensen, taking both of her delicate hands. "I wish to marry you; would you be willing to become my wife?"

Yuan Sensen was overcome with shyness, her head nearly touching the ground.

"I... I am willing!"