Chapter 233 Mia's Birthday Party_3
"Hehe, don't let that man's appearance deceive you. It's said that his fame can make human children in Thunder County wet their beds at night! Even the legions of Chaos retreat three houses away in his presence! This guy is a devil wearing human skin!"
"The most dangerous is also the most charming... isn't it? I'm growing more and more fond of him." A Golden Slime girl had a dreamy look in her eyes, as if she were truly about to melt.
In the physical sense of melting.
As the demon ladies with spring in their eyes whispered and discussed, a graceful and bewitching figure suddenly moved in front of their dream lover.
She gracefully approached, seemingly unintentionally blocking Luo Yan's path, slightly tilting her head with a hint of confusion in her eyes.
"Excuse me, sir... I seem to be lost. Could you help me?"
The voice was soft and sweet, like a sheltered noblewoman yet with a mature charm and grace.
Luo Yan turned to look at her and saw a stylish noblewoman standing under the night sky.
A dark purple gown highlighted her curvaceous figure and light golden hair, her smile poised and elegant, with affectionate eyes like the twilight glows in the horizon.
The subtle charm was not a deliberately released magic power but rather an innate ability.
If it were someone else, even just a glance would likely be enough for them to succumb to her.
But she met her match this time.
From the slightly similar features, Luo Yan instantly recognized the noblewoman's identity.
She was none other than Mia's mother, the woman ruling behind the scenes of the Padric family—Serena Padric.
While others losing their way can be considered understandable, this woman getting lost in her own home is truly the sun rising from the west.
Though unaware of the game she's playing, Luo Yan still cooperated with her style, pretending not to recognize her.
"Pleased to serve you... So, may I ask where this beautiful lady wishes to go?" He nodded slightly, speaking gentlemanly.
Seeing Luo Yan's serious demeanor, Serena's smile deepened, a playful spirit rising in her heart.
She took a step closer, gently touched his chest with a slender finger, deliberately pausing for two seconds, then spoke with a languid and playful tone.
"Into your heart."
If not tempered by Professor Lillith, Luo Yan asks himself if he might have been fooled by this cheesy line.
The low, soft voice was like a drop of strong liquor into ice water, bringing warmth with a slight intoxication, causing even the nearby noble ladies to gasp quietly, sneaking shy glances over here.
Their gaze was no longer on Luo Yan but involuntarily drawn to Serena, who no longer restrained her power.
The Enchanting Demon's talent knows no gender, especially when someone's competitive nature is spurred.
Seeing Serena's playful antics grow increasingly bold, almost to the point of using Transcendent power, Luo Yan knew he couldn't continue playing along. He cleared his throat and calmly said.
"Madam, I have felt your enthusiasm. I suppose this is your test of my willpower. If so, please allow me a chance to concede, for if this continues... I fear Mr. Feistin might get jealous."
He tried to provide her with an excuse, even finding a suitable reason.
Hearing Luo Yan's words, Serena paused momentarily, then burst into laughter.
Her light golden hair instantly faded, replaced by flower-like pink curls cascading smoothly over her white shoulders.
"Hehe... what an amusing child, no wonder Mia is so attentive to you."
She covered her mouth to laugh lightly, eyes filled with appreciation, continuing with a smile, "Don't worry, Mr. Feistin isn't such a petty person, he won't get jealous of a junior. Besides, compared to my dear husband, shouldn't you be more concerned about my dear Mia?"
As she said this, she intentionally or unintentionally glanced into the distance.
Luo Yan followed her gaze and saw Mia leaning against the railing on a nearby terrace with her arms crossed, her eyes hauntingly fixed in this direction.
The tail sticking out from her skirt was twitching tensely like an iron rod, looking every bit like an about-to-burst little cat.
A sense of impending trouble filled his heart, and Luo Yan's eyebrows twitched slightly, his previously composed expression turning subtle.
Seeing the change in Luo Yan's expression, Serena chuckled, a clear teasing tone in her voice: "Do you think my daughter can restrain herself from rushing down and snatching you away?"
Luo Yan lightly coughed: "Then please, Madam, do prepare me an escape route in advance."
"Hehe, that won't do. If the one eloping with you were me, my husband might indeed go berserk, and you wouldn't want to duel a Master Level Shadow Demon, would you?" Serena's smile deepened, gently patting his arm, "Alright, enough teasing. Mia is quite serious, so please face her earnestly."
Luo Yan nodded silently.
Just then, a rush of footsteps sounded.
Unable to bear it any longer, Mia set down her wine glass and clattered down the stairs in her high heels—
Seeing her daughter, brimming with anger, Serena remained the same carefree attitude, not only failing to reflect on her out-of-bounds actions but instead cheerfully stepped forward to hug Mia's shoulder.
"Darling, I've tested it for you. Mr. Luo Yan isn't interested in blonde women, so you can 'use' him with ease."
As she spoke that word, she deliberately emphasized it so heavily that by the time Luo Yan pondered over what "blonde women" meant, the wheel had already rolled over his face.
"Mom!!!"
Seeing Serena's chuckling, Mia stomped a foot in frustration, on the verge of tears.
Seeing the tears at her daughter's eyes, Serena quickly and affectionately hugged her, comforting her by saying.
"Alright, alright, there, there... I'm just joking, don't take it to heart, I won't steal your toy, hehe."
Was that really comforting?
Luo Yan made a helpless expression, glanced around subtly, and discreetly moved away.
He didn't mind being watched but didn't want to get tangled in strange rumors.
It seemed that the members of the Padric Family mostly weren't normal.
But then again.
From a human's perspective, who in all of Hell is normal?
As Luo Yan pondered how to pass the time before the banquet began, a grinning Horror Demon approached him.
Though the fellow looked terrifying, his tone was filled with flattery.
"Esteemed Mr. Luo Yan, Demon King of Thunder County, I am Winodun, Earl of the Screaming Abyss generation. May I have the honor of drinking with you?"
Those bell-sized eyes sparkled with expectation, reminiscent of that simpleton Xino Dragon.
Luo Yan smiled and nodded.
"Of course."
The Maze of Thunder County was no longer a place everyone feared and avoided, and he was no longer an unknown Bronze Demon King. Returning this time not only aimed at securing more resources from Hell but also making more friends in Demon City, and the Padric family just so happened to provide him with a wonderful stage.
As Luo Yan strolled through the center of the Demon City social scene, a pair of shadowy eyes was fixed on his back.
Clearly, even though the Demon King of Thunder County was welcomed by the upper echelons of Demon City, not every demon welcomed this overly dazzling political rising star...