I Disagree

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Qin Yi held his wine glass, but didn't touch it for a long time.

They even gradually let go of it.

Cheng Cheng watched his actions, and a hint of disappointment gradually appeared in her eyes.

Is he... unwilling to take her with him?

Does he find this person a burden, or does he simply have no interest in her?

Qin Yi didn't clink glasses or "drink together." He slowly brought the glass to his lips, took a sip, and then put it down, calmly saying, "I disagree."

Cheng Cheng's expression turned utterly disappointed, and her gentle eyes slowly turned cold.

She was initially grateful to have two bodies, as it seemed like she had found a way to have the best of both worlds, but he disagreed... He had no interest in it, and it was all just empty talk.

Just as she was about to say something, Qin Yi spoke up first, "Your dual bodies are not two people, it's not that the younger sister came with me while the Elder Sister became the Demon King... these are two different things."

Cheng Cheng paused, then heard Qin Yi slowly continue, "That demon king is also you. If she were to casually take in any demon as a son-in-law, what would that mean? Would I be related to someone by marriage, or would I be on a different path?"

Cheng Cheng unconsciously scratched her head, chewing over the last word twice before suddenly realizing its meaning. Her big eyes widened as she sized up Qin Yi as if she didn't recognize him.

"What, do you really think I'm a gentleman who can't be corrupt?" Qin Yi said expressionlessly. "Not only am I corrupt, but I'm also very selfish."

Liusu gave a thumbs up. It had been sitting in the stick watching the show for a while now; it was quite entertaining.

Cheng Cheng's expression grew increasingly strange. She couldn't utter a single word until this point, as if she had truly been cast into a mute.

Qin Yi sighed, "Actually, I want you to think this through... Whether it was the mute girl before, or you now, it seems that it was all because I saved you that you developed feelings for me. I don't know how much you understand me, nor do I know if this feeling is strong enough, or if it will be something you can easily abandon if circumstances arise..."

Cheng Cheng was about to speak again, but Qin Yi waved his hand to stop her. "Don't misunderstand, I'm not holding a grudge. I'm just really considering what you said before you took the medicine: 'When you're no longer weak, will you act the same way?' I suggest you think it through, and give me time to think it through too. I also want to know if I'm only after your beauty... Why are you in such a hurry to get an answer? The answer you get now may not be correct."

Cheng Cheng finally laughed and managed to utter two words: "Pedantic."

"Do you really want me to borrow the Demon Fox Blood?"

"Perhaps that's a good thing for both of us. I tricked you back then, and you played with me and then discarded me. Maybe this is the retribution I deserve."

I don't think so.

"Actually, the retribution you want is much harsher, isn't it? What you want is my heart?"

"..."

The two finally stopped talking. Cheng Cheng's smile widened, while Qin Yi remained expressionless, actually not knowing how to answer Cheng Cheng's last question.

Maybe... that thought does exist?

Qin Yi was uncertain.

After a long while, Cheng Cheng smiled and said, "What you're implying is that you're not leaving right away?"

Without pressing the matter further, Qin Yi felt a chill creep down his spine. He sighed and smoothly changed the subject, "Yes, I wish to cultivate in the Demon City for some time, and I hope Your Majesty will take care of me."

"Which hypocrite said they didn't want Cheng Cheng to be associated with the Demon King?"

"Ahem, it's just going through the back door, it's not some internal matter of the Demon Race..."

Cheng Cheng said in a seductive voice, "So you like backdoors? It's not impossible..."

"..." Qin Yi wiped his sweat. You're such a vixen, we're not going to talk about this anymore.

"Alright. Since you're not leaving right away, we have a long life ahead of us." Cheng Cheng raised her glass and said softly, "Come on, cheers. This toast has no special meaning."

Qin Yi clinked glasses with Qin Yi, and after a few drinks, the awkward atmosphere between them finally eased.

Qin Yi changed the subject again and said with a smile, "Perhaps you don't know, the most comfortable time for me in the Demon City was that short time I sat here with you. For a moment, I forgot my anxiety about not being able to achieve my goal in the Demon City, and for a moment, I forgot the oppression and disdain I suffered in the Demon City. It calmed my restless mind, like a spring breeze, like being in Jiangnan."

Cheng Cheng smiled slightly, "Now is fine too."

She paused, then said, "It's even better than before, because you've already overcome thorns and crossed great rivers."

"You are a wise and insightful expert," Qin Yi said. "Do you have any suggestions for my future cultivation?"

Cheng Cheng asked curiously, "From what you're saying, the ley lines of the Demon City are beneficial to your cultivation? That's rather rare; human cultivation and Demon Cultivator require different things..."

"Yes, my Immortal Martial United Core is a bit special. I tried it once in Ye Ling's ley lines before, and it seems to have some effect."

"Then you should go to the Main Earth Veins. If it really works, then maybe you can also visit the three great Sacred Land of Kunpeng." Cheng Cheng said nonchalantly, "Putting everything else aside, you are also my savior. You can ask for this as you please, there's nothing to worry about."

Qin Yi his hands in thanks. "Then thank you."

Cheng Cheng looked at him with her big, watery eyes. "If you want to feel like you're basking in a spring breeze, then I'll give you that."

Qin Yi couldn't resist her gaze and her naturally seductive voice; it was simply too alluring. He lowered his head somewhat awkwardly and mumbled, "And what about you? What kind of place is this Teng Snake Remnant Soul going to?"

Cheng Cheng shook her head. "That remnant soul isn't actually that powerful. It's just that its lost ancient talent and secret techniques are of a special nature, difficult to break, which led to my misjudgment. I need to consult the ancient texts again to find a solution before I go."

Qin Yi hesitated for a moment. "If that's the case... call me when the time comes, maybe I can help. I'm also very interested in seeing those ancient artifacts."

Cheng Cheng's eyes lit up slightly, and she smiled, "Of course."

"Also..." Qin Yi hesitated for a moment, then took out a Harmonious Union Pill: "You are also an expert in Dao of Alchemy, take a look at this."

Cheng Cheng picked up the Harmonious Union Pill, sniffed it lightly, and her eyes immediately lit up with a seductive look. "What... you don't have enough Demon Fox Blood, so you like this kind of pill to enhance your pleasure?"

"No," Qin Yi, sweating profusely, "Can't you focus on the important points?"

"The key point is simply that it has the function of fusing different attributes. Do you think it can be effective for my dual-body fusion?"

"Yes, but I'm afraid that if you merge, there will be one less person..."

"No. The real problem is..." Cheng Cheng suddenly paused, then chuckled, "I'm not telling you."

Qin Yi was drinking a glass of wine when he heard this and choked and coughed. Cheng Cheng got up and went over to him, patting his back with her slender hand, her eyes crinkling with a smile, but she still wouldn't say what the problem was.

"You've gone too far! I kindly gave you the pills, and you're just keeping me hanging?"

"Then..." Cheng Cheng's eyes darted around, "How about I let you touch me as compensation?"

Qin Yi was filled with grief and indignation. "This is cheating!"

"It's not being a liar." Cheng Cheng slowly snuggled into his arms, leaning against his chest. "You risked your life to fetch medicine for me, and you even remembered the obstacles I mentioned in the cultivation of human beings... I'm truly happy. Qin Yi, no matter what you think, and no matter what I think in the future, at least right now, I just want to be in your arms."

Qin Yi didn't pretend to be a gentleman and push her away, but simply held her quietly in his arms.

This situation certainly satisfied a man's vanity and desire to conquer, Qin Yi didn't want to deceive himself.

So... perhaps Cheng Cheng's talk of retribution does have some True Intention to it? Not retribution, but conquest. You once used me as a pawn, and now you lean on my chest.

But Qin Yi always clearly understood that the gratitude he felt for helping others was only temporary. If this could lead to conquest, there wouldn't be so many sycophants in the world who couldn't get what they wanted.

Today, I might give myself to you out of gratitude, but tomorrow, as the gratitude fades, I might think, "You're a good person."

Moreover, a demon king has the most rational choices. Even when she is deeply moved, she will only follow you in human form, without mentioning her demon form at all. At most, she will sleep with you, and that will be the end of it.

This is not conquest.

True conquest is making her unable to live without you.