Demonic Hearts Stir

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Qin Yi didn't know if Liusu genuinely needed to think about it herself, or if she already had the answer in her heart but was using this opportunity as a case study to guide his thinking.

Perhaps in Liusu's eyes, the value of saving that Sultry Fox is not as great as using her as a special case to guide Qin Yi in the path of External Pill.

Qin Yi has had a sufficient supply of pills for the past two years and has hardly needed to refine them himself, but that doesn't mean he'll always have enough.

Liusu knew very well that the upper limit of pills was generally low, whether it was the Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace or this Demon City.

In the Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace, where the highest realm is only Qian Yuan, having some pills suitable for Huiyang cultivation is already considered high-end. Moreover, some targeted pills may not be able to be refined by others, which is not just a matter of the grade of the medicine.

At least for now, Liusu has not found anything suitable for its own use.

These are things that you will inevitably have to find yourself in the future.

Whether it's for its revival or for Qin Yi's future growth, Liusu believes that alchemy will inevitably be useful in the future and cannot be abandoned.

At the same time, the study of formations is also indispensable, and it is also related to some unique restrictions.

A truly farsighted cultivator will inevitably cultivate these skills, though their individual aptitude may limit their progress. It's hard to say how well others can master them, but Qin Yi certainly possesses the potential. Liusu knew this back in Immortal Trace Village.

Qin Yi had hardly touched these arts in the past two years, so Liusu wasn't in a hurry. The path to immortality was long, and the two years of Zither, Chess, Calligraphy, Painting through analogy were just a brief interlude.

Although Qin Yi didn't practice alchemy, he had gained considerable knowledge of Dao of Alchemy from the Medical Sect of the Myriad Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace. His understanding of External Pill was indeed much higher than before, though somewhat detached from practical application. In fact, even Liusu had gained a lot from the Medical Sect of the Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace. The various new ideas of the Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace constantly inspired her in many ways. Liusu felt that after she recovered, she might be even stronger than before.

But our former enemies have changed over tens of thousands of years, and they have existed alongside us throughout history. How much have they improved?

Liusu didn't say anything, nor did she show any concern; she didn't even bother to discuss these things with Qin Yi.

Worrying about whether others have a high level of spiritual cultivation is meaningless; focusing on your own spiritual cultivation is what truly matters.

Liusu knew that she had benefited greatly from these past few years, and that was enough.

It didn't want to Qin Yi about these things, not because it was worried that the impetuous Qin Yi might do something strange; it knew that Qin Yi was mature enough now. It just knew that it didn't need to add any "obsession" to Qin Yi, as that would only affect Qin Yi current cultivation state. Qin Yi was in a very good state, and it was very satisfied with that, so it didn't want to impose unnecessary pressure.

In fact, it knew that Qin Yi was aware of the situation.

The two had a tacit understanding.

The only thing I'm not entirely satisfied with is that this dead man's peach blossom luck is getting thicker and thicker, it just won't end.

Hmm... Although the play was very entertaining, giving me a sense of encompassing all the complexities of human nature while watching it, leaving me quite satisfied and even enlightened... for some reason, afterwards I just felt like punching someone...

"Passion fruit is a must-have, as it strengthens Qi and Blood, and enhances heart blood. However, to use a wisp of heart blood as a guide to grow a complete river of heart blood, a very important heavenly materials and earthly treasures is needed to initiate it. In addition, the effect of guiding the source and returning all meridians to their origin, this thing, hmm, I think we have it... Let me check the item list in the Demon City... hmm, we have it..."

Liusu looked up at Qin Yi's pensive expression and smiled slightly.

"Then, how about the 'principal, assistant, and adjuvant' elements, which stimulate the medicinal properties to form the elixir? Great, would these methods work?"

Liusu peeked her little head over the items Qin Yi had pointed out in the jade slip, thought for a moment, and crossed one out. "This will do."

"Then what's missing is an Origin Item?"

"Hmm." Liusu looked at the jade slip several times, then ran to Qin Yi's ring and rummaged through the things she brought from the Immortal Palace. Finally, she crawled out and said, "I regret to inform you that this thing is not here."

Qin Yi frowned.

Liusu named a few things, then added, "These are the only ones I know that can... These things are heavenly materials and earthly treasures, so it's normal that they're hard to find. Let's see if the Demon City can offer a bounty..."

The conversation suddenly stopped there. The two looked at each other and recalled the past once again.

Back then, they also put up a bounty in the Demon City, but what good was it...?

The Demon City is but a small corner of the land, and its known territory is limited to that area. There are very few things that its subjects keep hidden from the Demon King...

"Perhaps..." Qin Yi paused, then said in a low voice, "We still have to go to the human world to search."

"You're going to offer a reward through the Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace to find a treasure from human cultivators to cure the Demon King's illness?" Liusu said, "I'm not trying to discourage you, but many human cultivators are knowledgeable. They'll know exactly what this item, which unlocks the bloodline of demons, is for as soon as they hear it. Not only will no one pay attention to you, but they might even become your enemies."

Qin Yi remained silent.

Liusu coldly said, "You should consider whether you're worth doing all this. You came here, used your most precious resources as a catalyst, and racked your brains to devise the elixir formula for her. You've done more than enough. Do you really want to risk your reputation in the Immortal Dao for even more?"

Qin Yi shook his head, then suddenly transmitted his voice outwards. "Has that Electric Mouse named Humble Origins returned to the Demon City?"

A voice from outside Sand Sculpture, "Yes."

"Have him come here for a moment, you need to ask him something."

Not long after, the Humble Origins rolled in like a ball, beaming, and asked, "So, did you gain anything?"

"Yes." Qin Yi asked calmly, "You've been in the mortal realm for a long time, handling petty theft and other mischief. Have you discovered anything about black market channels or similar things in the cultivation world?"

The Humble Origins narrowed his small eyes. "Is Your Majesty's injury really that troublesome?"

"Okay, don't tell anyone."

Humble Origins looked at him strangely, and after a long while said, "Why would you consider such a channel? I thought this was not something you would even consider."

Qin Yi asked, puzzled, "Such a channel should definitely exist. What's so strange about me considering this?"

"No, I'm not referring to whether such a black market exists, but rather..." Humble Origins hesitated for a moment before continuing, "You are the Crown Prince's brother. From your perspective, why not genuinely help him instead of supporting him to usurp the Crown Prince?"

Qin Yi raised his hand and slapped him. "You damned rat..."

Humble Origins did not back down, and looked at him seriously, saying, "Actually, Your Majesty's cover-up this time was not very effective. The demons are not fools, and many of them can see that Your Majesty's health is in serious condition. At this time, Ye Ling went to the Immortal Palace to invite human cultivators, and many demons are considering the Crown Prince's rebellion. I am not the only one."

Qin Yi said speechlessly, "Does Ying Li think so too?"

"The Hawk Commander didn't think that way. He said that although you're annoying, you don't seem like that kind of person. But he also said that one should always be wary of others, and he would be on guard against any unforeseen circumstances."

"He can't defend against my ass... But the fact that he thinks this way is already pretty good. You're not even as trusting of me as Ying Li, are you?"

"Supporting your sister to occupy the Demon City, while simultaneously refining the Chenghuang and obtaining its Demon Core, thus extending your lifespan immeasurably—this is a choice any human would make without hesitation. Even if you have an affair with the King... you can still keep him as your pet, caged and given whatever you want. Tell me, which human would wholeheartedly and sincerely help you like that?"

"... It's a shame you guys don't write erotic novels. Show them to me when you're done."

Humble Origins said earnestly, "I trust you a bit more than Ying Li, but the limit of my trust is that I won't harbor any ill intentions. Since the King's injuries are very serious, and you were powerless to prevent his death, the Crown Prince's succession is a natural consequence. It's not like you harmed anyone, so no one can blame you for this situation. It seems like you haven't even considered this. Are you out of your mind?"

"Fatty, you're the one who taught me about good and evil, fate and karma." Qin Yi patted his shoulder. "No wonder Cheng Cheng said that Qin Yi is beyond your understanding; she knows what you idiots are speculating about..."

The Humble Origins scratched his head.

Oh no! If the King knew, these past few days everyone's been talking about it so enthusiastically, some even speculating whether she'd be taken as a slave by humans in her human form and kept in a cage in her demon form, making all sorts of detailed guesses... When the King awakens, those guys will suffer terribly; the image is too gruesome to bear...

"Actually, this is due to the distrust that demons have towards humans, and even you, who have lived among humans for a long time, are not immune," Qin Yi said. "Alright, stop arguing. Where would you find the time? Do you even know about the black market?"

"I know a few, but they're all quite far away. The closest one is west of the Great Qian Dynasty, roughly to the location of the Witch God Sect, a place where demonic forces roam," Humble Origins said. "Besides, Qin Yi, these black markets might not even be able to find what we need."

"That's true." Qin Yi frowned and stood up. "Let's leave it at that for now. I'll go check on Cheng Cheng again. She's far more knowledgeable than you bunch of idiots. Now that she has specific directions, she might have a way to save herself."

Leaving the quiet room, Liusu breathed a sigh of relief, "The scenes they described were so pleasant to listen to... just thinking about them makes me smile."