I Know You

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Arriving at the Demon City once again, Qin Yi looked up at the magnificent Kunpeng Wall, his feelings quite complicated.

The very purpose of his visit hints at a reversal of past the Unseen. He came seeking elixirs, but now the Demon City needs him for elixirs. This twist of Karma Cycle is something the simple-minded Ye Ling could never have conceived of...

There was an unspoken feeling of returning home in glory only to be humiliated. But Qin Yi couldn't be happy.

Cheng Cheng was too injured to feel that kind of emotion.

I sometimes wonder if things would be different if I had the same level of spiritual cultivation back then.

It doesn't seem to be any different. That's Cheng Cheng's lifeblood pill, but the price is shortening her own lifespan. What conditions are needed to exchange it?

Thinking about it carefully, it's something that can't be exchanged for, not even with one's life. If any random stranger asked Qin Yi to shorten his lifespan to save someone, Qin Yi might smear that person's face with the sole of his shoe, but Cheng Cheng always smiled and never showed it.

Cheng Cheng's manipulation... rather than manipulation, was more about finding a reason for herself to "benefit," convincing herself and her subjects.

If you don't risk your life to perform meritorious deeds, how can she grant you her lifeblood and lifespan? Even if you do risk your life to perform meritorious deeds, she can still renege on her promise. That's her own lifespan; if she doesn't want to give it to you, what's wrong with killing you after she's used you up?

Qin Yi had never thought of this before.

The only problem is the deception; they didn't say it outright. But why would they reveal such a crucial plan to you completely? You didn't even agree to become part of their harem.

"Our palace is currently without an empress; are you interested, sir?"

"If you wish to stay, I am willing to entrust my life to you."

At first, I thought Chenghuang was flirting with someone, and Cheng Cheng was asking a benefactor for help. Later, I found out that they were the same person, and it turned out that they were both putting on an act to make outsiders think that he was just a lover, and not a single word of it was true.

But looking back suddenly, could it be... that there was actually some truth to it...?

Isn't that a bit too narcissistic...? She's probably just trying to express her gratitude for escorting her Human Avatar.

Qin Yi shook his head; the Imperial Palace was already in front of him.

He spotted Ying Li standing at the palace gate at a glance.

When Ying Li saw him, his gaze was quite complicated. It took him a long time to say, "After two and a half years apart, Mr. Qin has made such progress. Congratulations!"

This is a truly loyal minister.

Whether it was intentionally trying to get rid of me early, or later trying to kill me to steal my elixir, or now knowing that Cheng Cheng is seriously injured but taking on the duty of guarding the palace gates instead.

It genuinely cares about the White Kingdom, even though it stubbornly looks down on humans.

Qin Yi cupped his hands in greeting. "Hawk Commander is becoming increasingly vigorous. However, I suggest that Hawk Commander not guard the goal; that would only make things more obvious."

Ying Li remained silent for a moment, then sighed, "How could I not know? But with Ye Ling gone out, I am truly worried that there are no strong guards left in the palace..."

Qin Yi brushed past him. "I'm here, that's enough."

Ying Li turned to look at Qin Yi's back, but did not mock Qin Yi for showing off. He was already quite shocked.

Demon Cultivator have their own system, and every demon can be considered to be "Dual Cultivation of Immortality and Martial Arts". However, unlike humans, there are not two clear distinctions. Their Demon Power growth and physical growth are actually linked. For example, when Ye Ling underwent blood transfusion, modifying her bloodline and increasing her Demon Power were the same thing.

However, in actual combat, each demon's performance will vary depending on its innate talents, leading to different emphasis on combat tactics.

Unlike Zheng Yunyi and others who were unfamiliar with Martial Cultivation and couldn't see Qin Yi's martial arts path, Ying Li could tell at a glance that Qin Yi was actually Dual Cultivation of Immortality and Martial Arts, with martial arts forging bones and Immortal Dao!

He might not be able to defeat Ying Li, but Ying Li knew very well what level Qin Yi was at two and a half years ago.

His martial arts Body Refining tempering has been quite effective thanks to the medicinal bath; his muscle training is almost complete, and his True Qi strength is roughly at the Acquired Stage Middle Phase. This "internal and external cultivation" of mortal martial arts is his main source of combat power. As for the Immortal Dao ... not long ago was he at the Phoenix Beginning stage? What level was he at the Phoenix Beginning stage again?

Anyway, it's very low-level. Even considering his versatile support skills in Dual Cultivation of Immortality and Martial Arts, let's just say he's barely at the level of a demon in the early stages of transformation. He still couldn't beat Ye Ling at that time.

How did he achieve Bone Forging and Cloud Ascension in just two and a half years? No, he's already at the third level! That means he broke through to a higher realm even earlier!

Were the Yi Jin Qin Xin and Yi Jin Jing realms in the middle eaten?

In the past two or three years Ying Li has benefited from the unification of the Three Meridians of the Demon City and has also entered the Kunpeng Heart Palace Secret Realm of the Xiao Kingdom to cultivate diligently. He broke through from the fourth level of Core Formation to the sixth level. At his age, he thought that such a breakthrough was earth-shattering and awe-inspiring... At least he is better than Ye Ling at present and can maintain his cultivation as the number one person below the King.

When I looked back, what the heck was this human?

Ye Ling led Qin Yi to the "Fragrant Aroma Hall" again.

"Master, my brother is here!"

The palace was still bathed in the warm glow of the pearl, with the faint sounds of string and wind instruments Cheng Cheng from within. Chengcheng leaned against a soft couch, one hand supporting her forehead, as if she were appreciating the music played by the palace maids and little foxes.

Just like the first time we met.

When they first met Chenghuang, he had a fox-like face. Now, the Dumb Girl Cheng Cheng had her beautiful eyes fixed on Qin Yi, who had just entered the hall, and smiled gently.

For a moment, Qin Yi even doubted that Cheng Cheng was alright at all.

But she soon realized that her soul was flickering weakly like a candle flame.

Qin Yi, who had already opened his Ming Tang Sea of Consciousness, could see that Cheng Cheng was just putting on a brave face.

Cheng Cheng's Human Avatar is not independent; rather, it is formed by Technique Method separating her human bloodline, and is controlled by the same soul, essentially multitasking. Now that she has entered the Realm of Myriad Manifestations, she has even more room to maneuver. By leaving a wisp of her soul in the clone, even if her main body is severely injured and unconscious, this clone can still function normally, temporarily concealing the fact that she is seriously injured.

However, a divided soul is not an independent soul after all.

The divided soul can die, at most causing damage to the main soul. But the main soul cannot die; if the main soul is extinguished, the divided soul will also perish.

At this moment, the main soul is dormant, and the divided soul is inevitably weakened as well. Theoretically, this human body should be seriously ill at this time, so it is already not easy for her to force herself to appear as if nothing is wrong.

Qin Yi remained silent. He suddenly felt that this was just like their first meeting. The human mute girl who had rolled down the hillside, so weak that she had no power to protect herself.

Cheng Cheng didn't say anything, but looked into Qin Yi's eyes. She seemed to guess what he was thinking and smiled slightly.

Then, with a gentle wave of his hand, the music in the hall stopped. The palace maids glanced at Qin Yi but did not move.

Cheng Cheng finally sighed, "Everyone, step back... including Ye Ling."

Ye Ling stamped her foot and said, "White-eyed Chenghuang."

Cheng Cheng smiled, not bothering to argue with the unruly child, and turned her gaze to the palace maids, saying calmly, "Aren't you all being disobedient too?"

A somewhat familiar palace maid glanced at Qin Yi again and whispered, "Your Majesty, your current condition... if we all leave, it might be disadvantageous..."

"Disadvantageous?" Cheng Cheng smiled. "Go down. Do you all know Qin Yi?"

Unable to disobey the king's orders, the palace maids finally retreated, turning back every few steps.

After everyone had left, Qin Yi finally said, "You know me?"

Cheng Cheng leaned weakly against the cushions, then slowly turned towards the ceiling, whispering, "Wasn't this the same me you saved back then?"

Qin Yi said, "I didn't know it was a demon king, but now that I do, why can't I take its Chenghuang blood, seize its core, or even ride it?"

Cheng Cheng was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "You know, I originally didn't want Ye Ling to go to see you, but she insisted on going, and I couldn't stop her anymore."

"Why don't you let her contact me?"

"Because in that case, you're not just saving my clones," Cheng Cheng said slowly. "I actually... have had both of my identities saved by you."

His deliberately malicious questions didn't need an answer at all.

She knew him.

She knew him from the moment he escorted a mute girl he had never met home, shielding her with his own body without asking for anything in return.

Qin Yi finally refrained from saying anything out of anger, and sighed, "I may not be able to save you. Let's not dwell on the past, take me to see your true form first."

Cheng Cheng turned to look at him, her expression, which had been only slightly smiling due to her weakness, suddenly took on a hint of allure. "I can't walk, carry me."