章 77: Chapter 77: The Duke's Heir VS The Underdog Female Supporting Character (Part 17)

Unfortunately, perhaps because he had always come across as unreliable, no matter what he said, Gu Shengyin just took it as a joke.

Take this moment, for instance.

"So many young lads covet you, how could I possibly hold back any longer?" the Demon King said.

Gu Shengyin responded by outright ignoring this remark.

The Demon King grew somewhat exasperated.

"Veronica!" A radiant figure appeared in Gu Shengyin's field of vision, and Joanna sat down beside her.

Joanna had also grown up into a young lady; she was tall and, unlike Gu Shengyin's delicate beauty, her features were bold and bright. She was like a furiously blooming red plum, with quite a few followers trailing behind her.

Ever since Gu Shengyin had saved her from the jaws of a Demon Beast three years ago, Joanna's attitude towards her had undergone a significant change.

Though she was still sharp with her words, Gu Shengyin could sense the goodwill Joanna was extending towards her.