1 Shen Qi

The moment he heard a creak from the door that was several zhang away from where he was resting, the young demon scowled suddenly feeling his mood depleting. He caressed his short white ivory horns that were two centimetres in length and were studded deep in his tingling scalp.

He had his other hand leisurely playing with some strands of his straight caramel hair that fell on his bed in a flowing manner. The remaining strands hung on the sides of his pale face irritating the hell out of him.

The younger male wore a black robe and a thin garb that had wavy colourful patterns at the hems. The material used to weave his garments was light and did not allow any coldness or any discomfort to come upon him.

When he picked up the tapping footsteps of the other pacing inside, he groaned and flung his sleeves also taking on a sitting position. He was hunched over letting one of his legs fall from the bed. The other stepped on the freshly cleaned blankets that were maple red giving off a warm feeling to the dull decorated room. Which had only a porcelain vase at one corner and grey cabinets below the opened window.

The pretty demon faced the window allowing some sun rays to fall upon his beautiful facial features that were admired by lots in the Underworld realm. He had an oval-shaped face with a chiselled chin and a small sharp nose that had a light pink tint just above his nostrils. His watery soft plump lips had a glow that seemed too inviting to most infatuated admirers in the sprawling palace.

Although he was exceptionally beautiful, he still had a nasty temper and an unreasonable personality.

His bone-chilling doll-like eyes gazed at his fingertips that were showing a change in their natural shade. He waited to tear apart the person who was approaching him.

Who dared to go against his word? He was sure to pay the price.

Everyone knew that the young demon lord wanted his space more than anything. That was the reason why he never allowed anyone to come into his room.

He hated the foul stench of those minions who had not bathed for months. It truly disgusted him to the extreme.

"Greetings, My Lord." An older man who looked like he had lived ages on the barren lands bowed to Shen Qi with utmost respect. On the outside, the man appeared as if he was calm, but if one looked closer they could see his legs slightly trembling as he tried to maintain his composure.

His hands sweating he waited for the demon lord to notice him and spare his punny life.

Without any warning, Shen Qi lunged at the poor old man, with a speed that was quicker than lightning, freaking him out of his wits. The man had mustered the courage to appear in front of this beast only to relay a message from the Yama King. So why was he this unfortunate.

'I should have kept on worshiping the gods.'

'Darn it Help!'

Shen Qi's sharp black tinted nails enlarged before sinking inside the old man's flesh digging near his vessels so that he could draw more of the crimson blood that had already evoked his thirst.

His emerald eyes glowed red staring at the other with so much killing intent leaking from his dark aura that enveloped the room. It acted as thick smoke suffocating those who were close to it.

"My Lord. Please forgive this foolish subject for intruding. The..King has sent me to escort you to t.h.e...." He never got to finish his message before he flopped down on the floor with not much life left in him.

Shen Qi feeling quite satisfied, he walked away from the dead skunk and reached for a handkerchief to wipe his hands clean. He had a hideous smirk. He sometimes licked his mouth and also the pointy teeth that were slightly longer than the ordinary.

"What is he doing? He knows I don't like it when he sends his disgusting underlings to my horde." Shen Qi grumbled.

He moved on to the screen and took a quick bath in the wooden tub before putting on more likely the same outfit. However, the only difference was that the other was dirty and the one he was putting on had been washed thoroughly by his trusted female companions who seemed to flock at his place every night only to get them to do his household chores.

Shen Qi let out his wings and flew towards the main palace feeling too bored.

The morning light was too blinding to his overly sensitive eyes. Above, in the almost clear sky, Shen Yi spotted some whispy pink clouds that seemed to blend with the background orangish sky.

It did not take too much time for him to reach the Yama Hall. The entrance was gloomy as it filled with a darkening aura and a booming voice that was angry at a certain someone for committing murder.

"Shen Qi! Get here this instant!"

Jin Li, the Yama king roared, whilst clutching his hand on the armrest of his throne.

His handsome face had frowning lines and his brows were raised in an arch making him resemble the old man the other had just killed.

"What have you done to Zhang? Do you know how many I have lost all because of you? Can't you resist sometimes?" The Yama King barked at the top of his voice seeing that the other wasn't listening at all.

"Whose fault is that? I always tell you to stop sending your minions into my place but you never listen. So why would I?" Shen Qi added to the now red-faced beast who seemed to be ready to pounce any time soon.

Feeling his head welcome a slight pain, Jin Li partially collapsed with anger.

He had taken care of this rascal since he stepped foot in here. And all this little rascal had brought him is a pure headache. He almost wanted to flush the little cub down a toilet pit. And never see his stupid face ever again.

"So, what do you want?"

"What's with your attitude... oh my word....my head."

Jin Li felt like he had shot himself in the leg. Why did he have to call this little scoundrel?