"You're looking for death."
Jiang Ningshu slowly got up, her eyes freezing cold like Su Luo's, and she maximized her pressure.
This time, it was Jiang Ningshu who stepped onto the steps one by one, approaching Su Luo.
Su Luo remained composed: "Don't pretend. I know you can't bring out your full strength."
"Laughable. I am the Demon Lord."
"Then try."
...
Jiang Ningshu stopped in front of Su Luo, staring at him for a long time before finally withdrawing her pressure.
"How did you know?"
"Hehe, that's not the point. The point is, if you don't want this matter exposed, you'd better listen to me." Su Luo had a look that said he had Jiang Ningshu in the palm of his hand.
Jiang Ningshu, however, showed no change in her expression as she said, "Tell me, what does it mean to listen to you? I'll consider it."
Huh? That's not right. You should say something like "Why should I listen to you?" What about your dignity as the Demon Lord?
But since she said that, Su Luo had no choice but to get straight to the point: "Stop summoning the Seven Disciples and stay in the Heavenly Demon Palace."
"Alright."
"You agree?"
This isn't right. So easily convinced? Demon Lord? You're not going to throw a fit? You're not going to resist?
And why does it feel like even when you're giving in, you're still confident? Who gave you that confidence?
"I agree, but what do you offer me?"
Jiang Ningshu took out another throne from her storage ring, elegantly sat down, and faced Su Luo.
"You didn't understand, did you? I'm threatening you. You have no right to negotiate."
"If that's the case, then go ahead and spread the news that I can't bring out my full strength."
Su Luo: ???
This isn't how I imagined it.
"Uh, why?"
"Because I don't accept your threat." Jiang Ningshu said firmly.
Su Luo had considered many scenarios, but he never expected the Demon Lord to refuse a threat.
This doesn't make sense!
"I really am going to tell everyone, you know."
"Go ahead."
Jiang Ningshu sat unmoved on her throne.
"Aren't you afraid?"
"Yes, I'm afraid. So, can you not say anything?"
"Sure, follow my instructions, and I won't."
"If I follow your instructions, what do you give me?"
"I'm threatening you. Why should I give you anything?"
"I don't accept threats, but I can negotiate a deal with you."
In fact, Jiang Ningshu was also afraid of the truth being exposed, but based on the diary, Su Luo didn't want the plot to deviate.
That's why Jiang Ningshu could respond to the threat so resolutely and seize this opportunity to negotiate for a way to recover her strength.
Jiang Ningshu knew exactly what she needed, and she believed Su Luo was well aware of it.
If the offer wasn't satisfactory, Jiang Ningshu would refuse.
Su Luo thought for a moment. This wasn't exactly according to the plan. The Demon Lord hadn't become enraged, nor had she taken action. There was no reason to randomly beat her up.
Wait, why would I beat her up? Now she's proposing cooperation; skipping the violent step wouldn't affect anything.
After a long pause, Su Luo said, "I can help you recover your strength."
"How?"
"Aren't you at least going to doubt it?" Su Luo expected to have to demonstrate his power for her to believe him.
After all, what ability could a small Golden Core cultivator have to help the Demon Lord recover her strength? Such a ridiculous idea, who would believe it?
"I doubt it, but I can choose to try. Seeing is believing, and since you know my secret, you're clearly not an ordinary person."
Jiang Ningshu pretended to remain composed, but hearing Su Luo directly say he could help her recover her strength, her heart was already racing with excitement.
She had thought Su Luo would offer some trivial things to pacify her, making her refuse multiple times before finally presenting the real deal.
To her surprise, he was so straightforward. This Su Luo is quite nice.
"Then let's not waste time. Come here, I'll teach you."
Since the Demon Lord believed him, Su Luo didn't waste words. Originally, he thought it would take considerable effort to convince the Demon Lord, prepared with several plans, but none of them were needed.
However, the Demon Lord's immediate agreement saved a lot of trouble. It's good, but why was she so easily convinced? It's puzzling.
Oh well, better to finish this quickly and leave.
...
Soon, Su Luo finished his explanation.
In simple terms, the first step mainly involves circulating spiritual energy through several key acupoints and combining it with some special herbs as supplementary aids.
The Heavenly Tribulation within Jiang Ningshu's body constantly emitted some potency, affecting her.
The first step would enable Jiang Ningshu's body to endure the potency emitted by the Heavenly Tribulation, turning it from a hindrance to her strength into a boost.
The purpose of the first step was to fully absorb all the potency emitted by the Heavenly Tribulation.
Once the potency reached a certain level, it would stop spreading, leaving only the purest essence of the Heavenly Tribulation.
Then came the second step.
But Su Luo certainly wouldn't disclose that.
What Su Luo told Jiang Ningshu was only half of the first step, keeping the other half to buy time.
Jiang Ningshu tried it and found that she could indeed recover her strength, albeit only a little.
If there was enough time, it seemed entirely possible to recover her full strength.
Jiang Ningshu couldn't help but grab Su Luo's shoulders with both hands, smiling excitedly.
Though describing the smile as excitement was inaccurate, to maintain her image, Jiang Ningshu forced herself to smile.
If not for Su Luo's presence, she might have jumped for joy.
Su Luo pushed her hands away: "Now you understand, listen to me, and I'll help you recover your strength."
Jiang Ningshu composed herself, slightly calmer as she said, "It's a cooperation."
"Fine, fine, cooperation it is." Su Luo couldn't be bothered to argue, but one point still needed to be made clear to Jiang Ningshu.
"There's another half of this method. If you don't play tricks, I'll give it to you."
"Alright." Jiang Ningshu hadn't expected there to be more. She had thought Su Luo had finished explaining all three steps.
In hindsight, it wasn't possible. She had been too excited and forgotten that Su Luo wouldn't allow her to recover her strength too quickly.
But being able to recover even a little was already good. It would just have to be gradual.
If Jiang Ningshu knew that this half was only a small part of recovering her strength, she might be livid.
"Also, don't look for me randomly." Su Luo emphasized.
He was afraid that Jiang Ningshu, wanting to recover her strength as soon as possible, would start looking for him even more frequently than before.
"Then how do I contact you?"
"I'll come to you."
"Can you get in? This place isn't easy to enter."
"I have my methods."
In short, the Demon Lord couldn't contact him. It wasn't the right time yet.
And getting in wasn't difficult. Su Luo was too familiar with the Heavenly Demon Sect, left and right envoys, four heavenly demons.
With Su Luo's current strength, sneaking in wasn't a problem.
"Alright, but if it's been too long and you haven't come, I'll look for you."
No problem. In that case, cooperation is pleasant.
Su Luo extended his hand.
The Demon Lord didn't understand.
"Forgot you don't know how to shake hands. Well then, take back your throne, sit, and I'll be on my way."