Chapter 108 Humans may betray, but demons will not.

Chapter 108 Humans may betray, but demons will not.

Inside the study, the candlelight crackled and popped.

Tang Li leaned against the cold wall, breathing rapidly.

She stared at the man in front of her, whose chilling smile went blank for a moment.

"Your Highness?"

Tangli called out tentatively, her voice still trembling.

Pei Yunjing did not respond.

The smile on his face gradually faded, turning into an unfathomable darkness.

Instead, the hand that had been cupping her cheek gently caressed her skin with its fingertips, the touch strangely soft, as if confirming the authenticity of a lost treasure.

"Why are you hiding?"

Sensing Tang Li's attempt to shrink back, Pei Yunjing's eyes darkened.

He took a step forward.

Its towering figure, exuding an aggressive and oppressive aura, closed in instantly.

With nowhere to retreat, Tang Li could only watch helplessly as he braced his hands on either side of her ears, trapping her tightly in this small corner with an embrace filled with male hormones and the smell of blood.

This is a posture of absolute control and absolute possession.

"Tangli".

Pei Yunjing lowered his head, his nose almost touching hers, his warm breath brushing against her lips.

Do you know why I hate people?

Tang Li stared blankly at him, then subconsciously shook her head.

Pei Yunjing's gaze became somewhat distant, as if he could see through the study to the past filled with betrayal and scheming:

"Humans are the dirtiest things in the world."

His voice was soft, yet it carried a chilling coldness and a sense of world-weariness:

"You can't see into someone's heart. They will weigh the pros and cons, betray their former masters for wealth and glory, and lie to survive."

"Even blood relatives will not hesitate to stab you in the heart when faced with interests."

At this point, a hint of malice flashed in Pei Yunjing's eyes.

He's seen too much.

Fathers and sons kill each other, brothers fight each other, and husbands and wives turn against each other.

In the heart of this power struggle, there is no sincerity, only scheming.

That's why he went mad.

Therefore, he not only suffers from sensory overload, but also has tightly closed defenses, preferring to be alone rather than trusting anyone.

"But……"

Pei Yunjing suddenly changed the subject.

His gaze refocused on Tang Li's face, and those bloodshot eyes, which were always filled with violence, were now burning with an almost fanatical light:

"Demons are different."

Tang Li's heart skipped a beat.

Pei Yunjing's fingers slid down her cheek, lingering on her neck, feeling the vibrant pulse:

"I have read about it in ancient books."

Humans may change their minds, but demons may not.

"If a demon is without feelings, it is nothing but grass, trees, and rocks. If a demon has feelings, it will fight to the death."

He looked at Tang Li, his gaze so intense it seemed he could melt her:

"The book says that once a demon recognizes a master, it will follow him to the death, and will not repent even if its soul is scattered."

"They don't understand weighing options, they don't understand betrayal, they only understand loyalty to the end."

Tang Li was stunned.

What kind of perspective is this?

When a normal person hears that there is a demon around them, wouldn't their first reaction be, "Those who are not of our kind must have different intentions"?

How come when it comes to Pei Yunjing, it becomes "because he is an outsider, he is more loyal"?

This logic...

It's so crazy it's breathtaking!

"so……"

Pei Yunjing did not give her time to think.

He moved even closer, his chest pressed tightly against hers, his powerful heartbeat seemingly resonating with hers.

He stared intently into her eyes, as if trying to see into her soul, and asked the question that was of utmost importance to him:

"Tangli".

Have you acknowledged a master?

You are a demon.

You possess abilities that are beyond human comprehension.

Do you also possess that absolute loyalty that humans cannot reach?

The air seemed to freeze.

Tang Li looked at the man in front of her, who was obsessive, crazy, and extremely insecure.

She suddenly understood.

He didn't care whether she was human or ghost.

He only cared whether she would leave him or betray him.

If admitting she was a "demon" made him feel safe, and assured him that she would always belong to him...

What's wrong with becoming a demon?

Tang Li took a deep breath.

She stopped dodging and instead reached out and slowly wrapped her arms around Pei Yunjing's slender waist.