I, the Son of the Demon Emperor, Had My Eyes Gouged Out by My Fiancée on Our Wedding Night - Chapter 57

57: Compressed Realms – Bai Xin’er Comes Knocking

Time flowed minute by minute.

Lu Yuan’s cultivation had now solidified at the third layer of Energy Refining with an incomparably sturdy foundation. He continued his practice, compressing his realm each time he reached the ninth layer of Energy Refining.

Meanwhile…

Outside the Ten Thousand Bones Demon Sect— as the longest-standing sect among demonic cultivators, the Ten Thousand Bones Demon Sect boasted profound heritage.

Its territories spanned endlessly; even if all the righteous alliance’s holy lands were combined, they wouldn’t equal one-tenth of its domain.

Within a resplendent and ancient great hall—a peerless beauty clad in plain white robes strode gracefully into the reception palace of the Ten Thousand Bones Demon Sect.

Her hair cascaded like a waterfall, her features devastatingly exquisite.

Her eyes darted about curiously, as if anticipating something.

Had Lu Yuan been present, his scalp would have prickled in alarm.

This was Bai Xin’er—the Holy Maiden of the Yellow Springs Demon Sect.

The fiancée arranged by the Ten Thousand Bones Demon Emperor himself.

Yet now, the elders of the Ten Thousand Bones Demon Sect were all occupied, and the Demon Emperor was in seclusion. Lu Yuan, having only recently returned, was immersed in cultivation.

The only ones available to receive Bai Xin’er were the sect’s guards.

To this, Bai Xin’er paid no mind.

“Your Holiness, have you come to visit our Young Master?”

A guard bowed respectfully.

“Mn.”

The woman nodded gently. “I heard he’s returned after suffering much hardship outside. That he’s come to his senses in time.”

The guard remained silent, standing motionless.

“I won’t make things difficult for you. Go and announce my arrival.”

“Tell Lu Yuan that Bai Xin’er has come for him.”

Her voice was calm, but her gaze toward Lu Yuan’s palace complex carried a trace of unwillingness.

Had this been anyone else, being rejected would have been the end of it.

But Bai Xin’er was different.

Ever since Lu Yuan’s rejection, she had tirelessly sought news of him.

Now that he’d returned, she’d rushed over at once.

“As you command, Your Holiness. Please wait a moment.”

The guard transformed into a streak of light, flying toward Lu Yuan’s palace.

But the moment he left, the Ten Thousand Bones Demon Sect erupted in whispers.

“Bai Xin’er is here again! She must truly fancy our Young Master.”

“Something feels off… She’s the Holy Maiden of the Yellow Springs Demon Sect—proud and aloof by nature.”

“Do you think she’s here to settle scores? Do you think they might fight?”

“Impossible… That would mean war between our sects.”

“Hard to say. Our Young Master was in the wrong. Thankfully, nothing came of it before.”

The disciples buzzed with speculation.

Lu Yuan had only been back for three days before Bai Xin’er came knocking.

It was hard not to suspect she sought vengeance.

In terms of cultivation and strength—Bai Xin’er far surpassed Lu Yuan.

If they fought, he wouldn’t stand a chance.

—

Within Lu Yuan’s Palace

Hum—

The entire hall trembled faintly, sending puffs of dust into the air.

“Finally—the Great Perfection of the ninth layer of Energy Refining! No more compression needed!”

Lu Yuan rose slowly, his eyes sharp and bright. The pallor of his face had regained its vitality.

After four rounds of realm compression, his foundations were now unshakable.

He stood one step away from breakthrough.

“Young Master, an important guest has arrived at the sect!”

“The elders are all occupied and unable to receive them.”

“Your presence is requested to uphold our sect’s hospitality.”

The guard reported dutifully from outside the hall—careful not to name names.

To mention Bai Xin’er outright would be asking for trouble.

“An important guest?”

Lu Yuan frowned, mentally running through potential visitors.

None should be visiting now.

“Who is it?”

He asked warily.

“Reporting to the Young Master—it is the Holy Maiden of the Yellow Springs Sect, Bai Xin’er.”

After a pause, the guard decided honesty was safest.

Deceiving the Young Master would only backfire.

“Bai Xin’er?! Why is she here?!”

Lu Yuan’s heart lurched.

He couldn’t fathom her intentions.

Timeline-wise:

Lu Yuan had first been betrothed to Bai Xin’er.

Only later, during his travels, had he met Xiao Yun’er.

When the Ten Thousand Bones Demon Emperor learned of his son’s new love, he revealed the existing engagement.

But back then, Lu Yuan had been a naive romantic—a believer in “true love conquers all.”

He’d chosen to elope, abandoning the Demon Sect for Xiao Yun’er.

Now, after everything that had happened—Bai Xin’er arrived the moment he returned.

What does she want?

Is she here for revenge?

A bitter smile tugged at Lu Yuan’s lips.

At only the ninth layer of Energy Refining, he couldn’t even put up a fight—one meeting would leave him at her mercy.

“Tell her I’m in closed-door cultivation and cannot receive guests.”

After careful consideration, avoidance seemed wisest.

If Bai Xin’er learned he was merely at Energy Refining, complications would multiply.

Better to meet after advancing his realm.

Besides—he was the one who’d wronged her.

His reluctance was only natural.

“As you command!”

The guard departed swiftly, returning to the reception hall.

—

Sigh.

Want to see me? Wait until I have leveled up.

Shaking his head, Lu Yuan prepared to break through to Foundation Establishment.

At Great Perfection of the ninth Energy Refining layer—

With brimming spiritual energy and rock-solid foundations—there would be no repeat of past instability.

“I recall having Foundation Establishment Pills in my spatial ring.”

Rummaging through his treasures, he finally retrieved the pill—

A Heavenly-Grade Foundation Establishment Pill.

Such pills were excruciatingly rare to refine.

A single one was priceless to outsiders.

But in the Ten Thousand Bones Demon Sect?

They were as common as pebbles.