Humans Are All Cunning and Evil

Xia Wantang had few strengths, but her greatest was decisiveness. When she decided to do something, she did it.

She extended her right hand, and three balls of flame quietly appeared.

Then, she pointed her index finger downwards, and flames ignited above the heads of Xia Yingwu and the other two.

Xia Wantang's cultivation was far superior to theirs. Even if the fire spiritual energy was extinguished later, the three would still suffer from lingering ailments and the torment of heat toxicity for the rest of their lives.

The three had been drinking when they suddenly sensed something was amiss:

"A'qian, A'kun, why does my head feel hot? Did drinking too much damage my brain?"

"It's not your imagination, I feel it too..."

"No, no! Patriarch, Big Brother, both of you have fires on your heads!"

"What?! Ow, don't just talk about us, younger brother, you have fire on your head too!"

"Guards, quickly, guards! There's a fire!"

In an instant, the three inside the room were in chaos. Xia Yingwu seemed to sense something and looked up, seeing a blurry dark figure.

"Is it you again, you little thief! Who exactly are you? You're infuriating me!"

Fueled by the alcohol, Xia Yingwu drew his sword and used his spiritual energy to attack the roof.

Xia Wantang wouldn't let herself be caught. She directly ascended into the air, leaving behind only a sentence:

"Listen up, your sister's name is—Heart Arsonist!"

Xia Yingwu, Xia Qian, and Xia Kun: ...???

After playing a trick on those three old geezers, Xia Wantang leisurely made her way back.

When she returned to the cave, she realized in her haste that she had forgotten to change out of her night clothes.

Lin Xi looked at her attire, full of suspicion:

"Xia Wantang, be honest, did you go do something bad?"

Xia Wantang looked around and changed the subject:

"Little Lin Xi, you should call me sister. How can you call me by my name directly? It's impolite."

Lin Xi: ...

It refused to call someone weaker than itself "sister"!

Thinking this, it simply turned its back to Xia Wantang, no longer bothering with her.

However, after a short while, Lin Xi felt bored again. Just as it turned back, it saw a section of snow-white shoulder, like the finest mutton-fat jade.

Lin Xi?!!!

"Xia Wantang, you're being a pervert! Shameless!"

"How could you change your clothes here?? Are you even a girl??"

Xia Wantang gathered her clothes and tied her belt before slowly turning around:

"I'm already dressed."

"Besides, you're just a little demonic beast, why do you care about this?"

"If you insist on putting it that way, you're not wearing any clothes either."

Hearing this, Lin Xi's face turned red, then pale, then red again, leaving it speechless: ...She wasn't wrong.

But... this woman was so gentle yesterday. Has she revealed her true nature today??

Hmph, Mother was right after all, humans are all cunning and evil!

Even good-looking humans are the same!

Lin Xi's pouting expression was too adorable. Xia Wantang couldn't resist and started to touch it again.

"You damn woman, stop touching me randomly, ahhhhh!"

Though it cried out, its expression was one of enjoyment:

This woman, while average in other aspects, had soft hands, and it felt so comfortable.

At the same time, a electronic voice sounded in Xia Wantang's mind:

[Xia Wantang has gained 5 favorability points with Lin Xi. Current favorability: 30. Faith points: 50.]

[Host, Host, you've saved up a lot for draws. Want to do a thirty-pull to liven things up?]

Xia Wantang stroked Lin Xi's fur and replied in her mind:

"Sure, draw."

Immediately, three purple lights flashed in her mind:

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Beginner-Intermediate Alchemy Compendium (Immortal Grade Fourth Tier), Ice Wolf Demonic Core (Heaven Grade Eighth Tier), Qi Replenishing Pill*5, Essence Restoration Pill*3.]

[Obtained: Beginner-Advanced Demonic Arts Compendium (Immortal Grade Ninth Tier), Ice Tiger Demonic Core (Heaven Grade Ninth Tier), True Essence Pill*4, Qi Replenishing Pill*4.]

[Obtained: Lightning Spirit Root (Immortal Grade Sixth Tier), Spirit Root Advancement Pill (Immortal Grade Sixth Tier), Essence Restoration Pill * 5, Energy Augmentation Pill * 3.]

[Host, host, your luck is great! You got a mutant spirit root and a Spirit Root Advancement Pill!]

[You also got the Alchemy Compendium, so you've mastered all the mainstream auxiliary skills!]

[And the Demonic Arts Compendium! Host, you won't have to worry about only knowing basic Wind Blades anymore!]

The system, a chatterbox, started rambling as soon as it opened its mouth.

Xia Wantang's head began to ache from listening. She interrupted its spellcasting:

"Stop, stop, stop! I understand everything else, but what does the 'Spirit Root Advancement Pill' do?"

[Host, you currently have spirit roots of four attributes, and their specific grades vary. For example, your Ice Spirit Root is Immortal Grade Fifth Tier, and your Water Spirit Root is Immortal Grade Seventh Tier.]

[The Spirit Root Advancement Pill allows you to designate one spirit root for an upgrade, which can randomly increase its grade by one or two tiers.]

"So, I have three spirit roots on me now? Haven't they fused yet?"

[Only spirit roots of the same grade can fuse. For instance, your Fire Spirit Root and Lightning Spirit Root are both Immortal Grade Sixth Tier. After fusing, they will become one.]

[However, spirit root fusion has its pros and cons. Fusion isn't mandatory.]

"What do you mean by that?"

[For example, water and fire are incompatible. If you try to force them to fuse, there's a risk of dropping a grade.]

[But if you fuse a Fire Spirit Root with a Lightning Spirit Root, or a Water Spirit Root with an Ice Spirit Root, it can result in a synergistic effect where one plus one is greater than two.]

[Also, Host, you've probably heard that some evil cultivators dig out spirit roots from others. If they don't know you have multiple spirit roots, they dig out one, and there's still another, then another...]

"So, the Water Spirit Root and Fire Spirit Root can never fuse?"

[Not necessarily. If Host can gather all ten spirit roots—Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Wind, Lightning, Ice, Light, and Dark—they will automatically fuse regardless of grade and upgrade to Divine Grade Third Tier!]

"??? Only Divine Grade Third Tier? That's far inferior to the Supreme Yin Demonic Physique!"

[Exactly! Host, now you understand the value of the Supreme Yin Demonic Physique, hmph!]

[However, like the Supreme Yin Demonic Physique, having all elemental spirit roots allows you to break through grade limitations. Perhaps one day, you'll reach the maximum grade!]

"Maximum grade, is that Divine Grade Tenth Tier?"

[You could say that.]

"Then can I fuse my Lightning Spirit Root and Fire Spirit Root now?"

[That's right. Host can also try upgrading the Ice Spirit Root. If you get lucky and it upgrades by two levels, you can then fuse it with the Water Spirit Root.]

[Ice and Water share the same origin, as do Fire and Lightning. These two pairs are highly recommended for a loving fusion~]

[Although the grade of the spirit roots won't increase after fusion, they can play a significant role in actual combat.]

"Alright, let's upgrade the Ice Spirit Root first."

With a thought, a pure white pill appeared in Xia Wantang's hand.

Sensing the abundant spiritual energy emanating from it, Lin Xi also drew closer, sniffing it with its nose:

"Wantang, what is this? The power feels so comfortable."