I woke up to find myself as the villain's older sister.

Chapter 418 Even in his twilight years, a hero remains a hero.

“The grass… lush and green, full of life…” The other demons who were still standing there in confusion also squatted down and stroked the grass on the ground, as if they could see the hope of the demons through the grass.

Watching their exploratory movements, Yun Qingyi and the others remained silent, giving them ample time to adapt.

After all, those decades spent at the experimental site had numbed their hearts.

Now that they have been suddenly rescued, their first reaction is not joy, but fear and unease.

"General... Waaah, we're really out, it's not a lie." A skinny demon sat down on the ground and wailed.

"Xiao Bao, come here, flower...this is flower, touch it."

A child's innocent voice came from the demon woman holding the child. A small hand, guided by the woman, gently touched the wildflowers on the ground.

"Xiao Bao touched the flower, it's so soft, it's amazing." The little girl didn't want to keep the wildflower for herself, but cherished it and touched it again and again.

"Xiao Bao, be gentle, otherwise Hua Hua will be in pain. Xiao Bao doesn't want Hua Hua to be in pain like Xiao Bao."

The other demons felt a lump in their throats upon hearing this.

Their demon race already faces difficulties in reproduction, and they don't reach full adulthood until they are three hundred years old.

When they were captured by the Zixiao Sect, many of the women were pregnant, and very few children were born.

Where did those children go...? No one dared to think about it, no one dared to recall it. All they knew was that every time a child was taken away, they could hear the heart-wrenching cries of a father and mother.

Most of the children who are still alive today are those who have been used up and have no value for the time being.

After a while, seeing that everyone's emotions had calmed down, Yun Qingrou softened her voice, mimicking Yun Qingyi's: "Hello, my name is Yun Qingyi, the daughter of your Dawn General, and also the only remaining member of the Demon God bloodline."

The gentle tone lasted only a few seconds before Yun Qingrou's voice turned serious and arrogant: "From now on, I will lead the Demon Clan to regain its glory. Those who disobey will be killed without mercy."

Yun Qingyi: "?"

Ji Zhaoze, Xie Xiyan, Gu Qiqing, Leng Zhan, Ruan Qi, and Ji Zhaoling: "?"

breaking Dawn:"???"

Upon hearing this, the demons shrank back instantly and immediately prostrated themselves on the ground: "We are willing to offer our immortal souls and follow the Demon Lord for all eternity!"

Not only were Yun Qingyi and the others stunned, but even their biological father, Po Xiao, was dumbfounded.

Dawn: "You've become the Demon Lord directly?"

Yun Qingrou didn't feel there was anything wrong with it. "What's wrong, Dad? The Demon Clan needs a strong leader to guide them. Perfect, I am that person."

Yun Qingyi was at a loss for words, so she gently patted Dawn's remnant soul and tried to smooth things over for Yun Qingrou, saying, "General Dawn, Arou has always been opinionated, please bear with her."

Gu Qiqing chimed in, "Yes, yes, Junior Sister Qingrou was just bluffing, she didn't really intend to kill him without mercy."

Ruan Qi nodded vigorously: "What Martial Uncle said is right. Martial Uncle Qingrou is actually very gentle, but she tends to say things carelessly."

Ji Zhaoling wanted to say something, but then she saw Po Xiao looking at Yun Qingrou with a face full of satisfaction: "Well done, as expected of my daughter Po Xiao, you have guts!"

Yun Qingyi: "..."

Xie Xiyan, standing beside him, couldn't help but twitch his lips slightly. "Hmm?"

Upon hearing Xie Xiyan speak, Po Xiao excitedly put his arm around Xie Xiyan's shoulder and said, "Little brother, you and Xiao Rou have quite similar temperaments. You must have a good relationship to get along so well."

Xie Xiyan was pulled away without warning. Although he was able to break free, he held back because he thought that Dawn was just a remnant soul. When he heard this sentence, he couldn't help but think to himself: On the contrary.

She's still a love rival.

As for what kind of feelings are hostile to each other, that's another matter.

Why aren't you saying anything, young man?

Xie Xiyan: "...Yes, we do share similar interests."

"That's great! I think you're a very talented guy. I wonder if you'll fall in love with my Qingrou?"

Upon hearing this, Ruan Qi and the others were stunned. Yun Qingrou and Xie Xiyan exchanged a glance, sneered, and said in unison, "They are indeed in love."

It's just that the two people are in love with the same person.

Seeing the two men sneer, Po Xiao felt a chill run down his spine. He instinctively knew he had made a mistake, so he tentatively asked again, "Really?"

"Tsk." Yun Qingrou clicked her tongue lightly and looked at Po Xiao: "Dad, how come I didn't think you were so gossipy and would mess around with matchmakers? If this guy wasn't untouchable right now, he would have been dead eight hundred years ago."

Xie Xiyan picked a foxtail grass from somewhere and leaned lazily against a tree trunk, his tone playful yet extremely arrogant: "Arou, you have quite the big mouth. But who wins and who loses, who lives and who dies, cannot be decided by mere words."

Arou is the name Yun Qingyi usually uses to address her.

Xie Xiyan deliberately called her "Arou," and Yun Qingrou knew perfectly well that Xie Xiyan was showing off his status, which made her furious.

Sensing something amiss, even the slow-witted Po Xiao could sense the intense, albeit subtle, killing intent lurking within.

No, these two guys really want to kill each other?

Po Xiao was stunned. He wanted to smooth things over but was afraid of adding fuel to the fire, and for a moment he was at a loss.

"Alright." A clear, crisp voice broke the eerie atmosphere.

At dawn, following the sound, they saw the woman who had just stood between Xiaorou and the young man. The woman was wearing a light blue dress. Although she was extremely beautiful, her cold and dangerous aura made people dare not look directly at her, let alone commit any disrespect.

Under such a powerful aura, few people paid attention to her appearance.

As dawn broke, her thoughts raced. Suddenly, she looked at Xie Xiyan and then at Yun Qingrou, as if she had discovered an incredible secret.

Upon hearing Yun Qingyi's voice, the two immediately shut their mouths, their eyes filled with a mixture of guilt and ingratiation as they looked at her.

"Sister..."

“Qingyi…”

Yun Qingyi merely glanced at the two of them and asked, "Are the demons settled?"

"No." Yun Qingrou lowered her head. "I'll go right now." She then moved swiftly.

Xie Xiyan quickly replied, "I'll get to work right away."

Seeing the two get moving, Yun Qingyi also called Xingyan Xingyu and Ji Zhaoze to join the group, clearly assigning them tasks.

"Xingyan Xingyu, here you go." Yun Qingyi handed them several storage rings: "These contain some bedding and other supplies. Once they've tidied up the courtyard and rooms, you can distribute them one by one."

"Yes, Uncle-Master."

"Ruan Qi, Zhao Ling." Yun Qingyi looked at the two of them and said, "Prepare some healing pills and refine them here. With the blessing of the Nine Heavens Profound Fire, the efficiency should be higher."

"Yes, Uncle-Master."

Finally, Yun Qingyi asked Xie Xiyan, Gu Qiqing, and Ji Zhaoze to tidy up the courtyard.

Although the courtyards here are specially protected and have not fallen into disrepair or decay over the years, the weeds in the courtyards still need to be cleared, and multiple protective formations need to be set up.

Although this is Peach Blossom Peak and this valley is exceptionally secluded, there are always unexpected events, so it's always good to be cautious.

Everyone worked very quickly and efficiently, and in less than half a day, the entire valley was cleared up.

Xie Xiyan, with a hoe on his shoulder, pointed to a piece of land with a smug look on his face. "Qingyi, I've also reclaimed several wastelands. In the future, our demon brothers and sisters can also grow vegetables and spiritual plants on them. How thoughtful is that?"

Seeing Xie Xiyan's face full of praise, Yun Qingyi couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Yes, very good."

At this moment, Xingyan and Xingyu walked over and said, "Uncle-Master, we have already distributed the bedding, furniture, and pills for Senior Sisters Ruan Qi and Zhao Ling. Is there anything else you need?"

Ji Zhaoling and Ruan Qi sat down on the grass, back to back, exhausted. "I'm so tired. This is only the second time I've worked so hard to refine pills, except for the last time in Xingyue City. But junior sister, your fire is really convenient."

Ruan Qi's spiritual energy was almost depleted, and she was panting as she spoke, "Hehe, Senior Sister, you flatter me. I thought we would need some time to adjust, but I didn't expect us to cooperate so well."

Gu Qiqing, Ji Zhaoze, Leng Zhan, and the others weren't too tired. After all, with Ji Zhaoze there, he could do the work of three people, making things relatively easier for them.

However, after they finished tidying up the courtyard and setting up the formation, they also added some children's toys and swings and other children's facilities.

Leng Zhan looked at the double flower vine swing in front of him with satisfaction. "How about it? The children will definitely like it."

On the other side, Yun Qingrou assigned rooms to the demons. Looking at the exquisite and clean rooms, the demons no longer had the gloom of the experimental site. Now their eyes were bright and sparkling as they cautiously and curiously looked around at their surroundings.

"Demon Lord, is this really a place for us to live?" One of the demons still couldn't believe it. After all, in his bleak life of the past few decades, such preferential treatment was nothing short of a pipe dream.

Yun Qingrou: "Yes, of course it's for you. Don't worry, with us here, we will definitely lead you to revitalize the Demon Clan. Do you still have confidence?" Her voice wasn't loud, but it inexplicably gave people a sense of security.

The demon race is mostly composed of stubborn and unyielding individuals. Although they have been tormented by the Zixiao Sect for decades and have been living in a daze, they will definitely seize any opportunity that comes their way.

Yun Qingrou's appearance gave them hope. In the eyes of the demons, as long as there is hope, there is a chance to win. Even if it is just a sliver of hope, they will not let go once they have grasped it.

After all, even the worst disaster would be the extermination of their clan, but if they don't fight now, it's no different from the extermination of their clan.

It's just a matter of time before it's discovered, and then there's only one outcome: death.

Therefore, Yun Qingrou's appearance was not only their hope, but also their greatest morale booster.

"We swear to follow the Demon Lord to the death!" a demon shouted, followed by another deafening oath.

"We swear to follow the Demon Lord to the death!"

"..."

Yun Qingyi and the others were chatting with Po Xiao about what happened back then when they heard that earth-shattering shout again.

Gu Qiqing looked puzzled: "Why do I feel like my junior sister is involved in a pyramid scheme?"

When Po Xiao was talking about the heartbreaking and tragic part, he blushed and fell silent upon hearing Gu Qiqing's words.

Yun Qingyi coughed lightly and said calmly, "This shows that Qingrou has cohesion, which is a good thing."

Xie Xiyan raised an eyebrow: "Indeed, it has a strong sense of cohesion~" Then he looked at Dawn, who was trying to minimize his presence, with a playful expression, "Look, even the old father is blushing with emotion."

Po Xiao was in an awkward position, not only because of the earth-shattering commotion caused by Yun Qingrou's death, but also because of his previous mismatched matchmaking.

After that conversation, he had completely realized that the cool and powerful girl beside him was the center of attention among these little ones.

His daughter and this brat, though outwardly polite, were secretly...

Thinking of this, Dawn felt a chill run down his spine as he recalled his absurd behavior just now.

He glanced at Yun Qingyi, then at Xie Xiyan, before looking towards where his daughter was. Could it be...?

He seems to have discovered something incredible!

Yun Qingyi noticed Po Xiao's unusual behavior and looked at him, asking, "Senior, is something on your mind?"

Dawn shook his head hastily, feeling a bitter taste in his mouth upon hearing the title "senior." "I..."

The demon race is no longer what it used to be. If it weren't for Yun Qingyi and the others, he and his people would still be trapped in the dark and sunless caves of the experimental site.

In truth, Yun Qingyi was the benefactor of their demon race, and he felt unworthy of being called "senior."

Seeing that Po Xiao seemed hesitant to speak, Yun Qingyi guessed seven or eight parts of the story and chuckled, "You are A Rou's biological father and a famous demon general. You are more than worthy of being called senior."

Even in their twilight years, a hero remains a hero.

Upon hearing this, Dawn paused for a moment. Although as a remnant soul he couldn't shed tears, he instinctively and hastily turned his head away: "It's kind of you... to remember these things... Before this, the demons were..."

“No, that’s not it.” Knowing what Po Xiao was about to say, Yun Qingyi interrupted him: “The Demon Race is a race in the truest sense. You are naturally existing in this world, so you are equally entitled to share everything in this world.”

Yun Qingyi's words made Po Xiao choke up a little, "No one has ever said this to me before... no one has ever said this to me before."

"Because we are disliked, we try to avoid conflict, and our home is getting smaller and smaller, but we still can't escape the clutches of those evil people."

As dawn broke, he closed his eyes and lowered his head. The flames of war were still vivid in his mind, and the cries and shrill screams still echoed in his ears.

He knew it was his inner demons at work, but for countless days and nights, he had allowed them to repeatedly tear open his wounds, leaving them raw and bleeding.

He felt guilty; as a general, he had failed to protect his people, and even those he loved.

At Zixiao Sect, from the moment Yun Qingrou appeared, I sensed that connected bloodline.

The moment Yun Qingrou entered the stone chamber, he also sensed Shen Li's presence.

Therefore, he immediately deduced that Yun Qingrou had seen Shen Li, but his Li'er was not with his daughter.

He carried this question with him but never dared to ask it. He was afraid the truth would be too cruel to him, so he could only keep it buried in his heart and pretend that she was still alive.

Yun Qingyi's words moved him to the point of pain.

Perhaps no one will be prejudiced against demons anymore, but his wife will never see it again.

Seeing that Po Xiao was in low spirits, Yun Qingyi and the others exchanged glances and wisely refrained from disturbing him further.