novelden Chapter 170 The Election Takes a Turn, Yao Girl Cleverly Plans
Chapter 170 The Election Takes a Turn, Yao Girl Cleverly Plans
The sword light flashed like a bolt of lightning, weaving a deadly net in the dim space of the dilapidated temple.
Yingyue's moves were ruthless; her black daggers, like the spitting tongues of a venomous snake, aimed straight for Dai Yao's vitals.
Dai Yao was no pushover; she was agile and slippery like an eel, always managing to dodge attacks at just the right moment.
"That's it? That's it?" Dai Yao dodged while still mocking, "Your attack speed is probably not even as fast as the Tai Chi swordplay of the old man next door!"
The mysterious figure's swordsmanship was fierce, his sword energy crisscrossing as he clashed with Yingyue.
He was a man of few words, but every sword strike he wielded carried the force of thunder, forcing Shadowmoon to retreat repeatedly.
"Heh, you've got a sharp tongue." Yingyue, enraged, intensified her attack. "Just wait until I catch you, then let's see how arrogant you can be!"
"Arrest me? You dare to challenge me?" Dai Yao sneered, and with a wave of her jade hand, several talismans flew out, turning into raging flames that enveloped Ying Yue.
Caught off guard, Yingyue was forced back several steps by the flames, and her robes were scorched in several places.
His face was gloomy. He glared fiercely at Dai Yao, then his figure flashed and disappeared into the dilapidated temple.
"Trying to run? Not so easy!" Dai Yao snorted and chased after her.
The atmosphere surrounding the Demon Palace election became even more tense after the revelation of the Shadow Conspiracy.
The forces that originally supported Shadow switched sides, and the remaining forces began to observe and dared not make any rash moves.
Dai Yao's name once again became the focus of public discussion.
Some admire her courage and wisdom, while others are filled with suspicion and hostility towards her.
Dai Yao felt the malice surrounding her surge like a tide, but she didn't care.
She had anticipated this situation and had prepared accordingly.
Dai Yao sensed through her special abilities that Yingyue was secretly joining forces with other smaller factions to suppress her.
She smiled slightly, thinking: Little brat, trying to play dirty tricks on me?
You're still too green!
She found those smaller factions first, offered them great rewards, and successfully turned them against her.
Shadowmoon's plan failed, and she was so angry she almost vomited blood.
Dai Yao looked at the intelligence in her hand, a smug smile playing on her lips.
“Xingmeng, we should meet up…” she said softly, a glint of light flashing in her eyes.
When Dai Yao found Xingmeng, she was practicing her speech in front of the mirror, her bright red lips moving as if she were a female opera singer.
Upon seeing Dai Yao, Xingmeng's hostility almost materialized, shooting towards her like two laser beams.
"Oh, isn't this our big star Dai Yao? What, are you afraid I'll steal your thunder, so you've come here to learn from me?" Xingmeng said sarcastically, her tone full of mockery.
Dai Yao wasn't annoyed. She walked over to her with a smile, picked up the rouge on the table, and smelled it: "Oh dear, this rouge smells like green tea."
Xingmeng's expression changed, and she was about to lash out when Dai Yao slowly spoke up again: "But this color is quite nice, it makes you... um... even greener."
Xingmeng was so angry she almost fainted. On the stage, she couldn't help but launch a veiled attack on Dai Yao, accusing her of being a show-off and seeking fame.
After waiting for her to finish speaking, Dai Yao walked gracefully onto the stage, picked up the microphone, and said in a relaxed tone, "Just now, Fairy Xingmeng said that I was trying to attract attention. I admit it. I just like everyone liking me. What's wrong with that? Do I have to be like some people, racking my brains only to end up with a chorus of boos?" The audience burst into laughter, and Xingmeng's face turned pale and then red, like a palette of colors.
Lingfeng, a supporter of Dai Yao, was a warm-hearted man. In order to garner votes for Dai Yao, he set up a stall in the Demon Palace Square and loudly proclaimed all of Dai Yao's merits. He spoke with great enthusiasm and passion, just like a quack doctor selling miracle cures.
At this moment, several henchmen sent by Yingyue came to cause trouble and deliberately provoked Lingfeng.
Lingfeng had a fiery temper and couldn't stand it, so he immediately rolled up his sleeves and got to work.
The enemy outnumbered them and, despite Lingfeng's bravery, he gradually lost ground.
When Dai Yao arrived, Ling Feng had already been beaten black and blue.
She didn't make a move directly, but stood aside, watching with a smile, and occasionally said, "Hey sir, your moves are so fancy, which square-dancing auntie did you learn them from?"
Provoked by her, her opponent became enraged and his moves became increasingly chaotic.
Lingfeng seized the opportunity and used the "Monkey Steals Peaches" move to strike the opponent's vital point, causing the opponent to howl in pain.
Upon seeing this, the surrounding demon palace inhabitants cheered, and the scene descended into chaos.
When Dai Yao returned to her residence, the mysterious figure was waiting for her.
He handed her a cup of tea, a hint of worry in his eyes: "Something strange happened today."
Dai Yao took the teacup and took a small sip. "I know. Shadow, he probably won't give up so easily..." She put down the teacup, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.
"Tomorrow, I'm going to Shadow's former cave." Dai Yao sneaked into Shadow's former cave, a gloomy place, even messier than Cuihua's doghouse next door.
A strange smell filled the air, like expired spicy snacks mixed with smelly socks, which almost made Dai Yao die on the spot.
She covered her nose and complained, "This Shadow, his lifestyle is so unrefined, he deserves to be single!"
After searching, Dai Yao found a ledger in a hidden corner, which recorded the flow of resources in the Demon Palace.
Good heavens, this Shadow has secretly moved a large amount of supplies to his private warehouse. He's planning to hoard goods and profit from the war!
Dai Yao rolled her eyes. This was even more outrageous than Grandpa Wang next door reselling shoes.
She copied down the contents of the ledger, and then set fire to Shadow's cave.
The raging fire illuminated half the sky, making it look like a bonfire party was being held at the Demon Palace.
Dai Yao dusted off her hands, hummed a little tune, and left with a flourish.
Dai Yao presented the evidence of Shadow's crimes to the Grand Elder of the Demon Palace.
After reading it, the elder was so angry that his beard stood on end, making him look like a Persian cat with its fur standing on end.
He roared, "That Shadow is incredibly audacious! How dare he pull such a stunt right under my nose!" He immediately ordered the Shadow's power to be restricted and his henchmen to be rounded up.
Because Dai Yao exposed the Shadow's conspiracy, her status in the Grand Elder's heart rose sharply, and she became a favorite of the Demon Palace.
Amid the tense situation, a mysterious figure always silently protects Dai Yao.
He was like a silent volcano, ready to erupt for Dai Yao at any moment.
Dai Yao felt his care and warmth in her heart, like holding a cup of hot milk tea in winter.
The two exchanged glances more and more frequently, and the air was filled with pink bubbles.
Dai Yao stole a glance at him and found him gazing at her affectionately, his eyes filled with...
Uh……
Well, it's the kind of deep affection that says, "If you fall into the water, I won't save you; I'll jump in and drown with you."
Dai Yao's heart pounded like a wild horse.
She felt her cheeks burning, as if they had been roasted by fire.
"Ahem," Dai Yao coughed awkwardly twice, breaking the ambiguous silence, "Um... thank you for your concern."
The mysterious figure nodded slightly, his eyes still gentle.
They both knew that now was not the time for sentimentality.
With the Demon Palace election imminent, Shadow, though his power has been restricted, will not give up easily.
This battle has just begun...
"Tomorrow..." The mysterious figure paused, his gaze falling on the jade pendant in Dai Yao's hand, "...put it on."
The Demon Palace General Election was held as scheduled the following day.
The square was crowded with people, and the sound of gongs and drums filled the air, making it as lively as a New Year's market.
Dai Yao wore a fiery red dress today, which made her skin look even whiter than snow, making her radiant and beautiful.
A jade pendant, a gift from a mysterious figure, hung from her waist. The pendant emitted a faint, warm glow, as if silently protecting her.
"Sister Yao, you look so beautiful today!" Miao Wan looked at Dai Yao with admiration, her eyes sparkling.
Dai Yao raised an eyebrow triumphantly: "Of course! Today I'm going to debut in the center position!"
The Grand Elder of the Demon Palace stood on the high platform and announced the election rules.
This election uses a points system, where participants earn points by completing various tasks, and the person with the highest points will become the new Lord of the Demon Palace.
From the very beginning of the match, Dai Yao displayed amazing strength.
With her keen perception of the flow of energy, she can always find the optimal route, completing tasks more than twice as fast as others.
"Sister Yao is amazing!" Miao Wan waved her little flag from below the stage, like a little fangirl.
As expected, the Shadow's loyalists have started causing trouble.
Some deliberately disrupted the competition, some secretly attacked other participants, and others spread rumors to defame Dai Yao's reputation.
Dai Yao sneered: "Such petty tricks, you dare to show off in front of experts?"
Using her wit and resourcefulness, she not only resolved the crisis but also outmaneuvered the Shadow's loyalists.
"Sister Yao, how did you do that?" Miao Wan asked with a curious look.
Dai Yao smiled mysteriously: "Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed!"
Just as Dai Yao was making smooth progress, an unexpected situation occurred.
Xingmeng and Yingyue actually joined forces to deal with Dai Yao.
"Heh, two pathetic losers, trying to challenge me?" Dai Yao curled her lip in disdain.
She used all her skills to engage in a fierce battle with Xingmeng and Yingyue.
The three fought back and forth, locked in a fierce and evenly matched battle.
The atmosphere in the square became tense, and the audience held their breath, afraid of missing any exciting moment.
At the critical moment, a mysterious figure appeared. He was like a god descending to earth, instantly turning the tide of the battle.
Looking at his heroic figure, Dai Yao was filled with emotion.
"Watch out!" the mysterious figure suddenly shouted.
Before Dai Yao could react, she felt a gust of wind coming from behind her...