Qin Yi's Bargaining Chip

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Cheng Cheng is drunk.

Qin Yi picked her up, left the backyard, and went into the house.

The room was still entirely in a human-centric style, with human decorations, a human Bronze Mirror, a human screen, and a silk quilt.

As Qin Yi watched, he thought that his affection for Cheng Cheng must have stemmed from these human-like qualities. They were like a breath of fresh air in the Demon City, bringing a sense of warmth and familiarity to his oppressive and powerless feelings when he first entered the Demon City.

Within the Demon City, there is a splendid human world.

They placed Cheng Cheng on the bed and gently covered her with the silk quilt. Cheng Cheng, drunk, was different from when she was weak and unconscious. Her face was flushed, exuding the fragrance of wine and a seductive charm. She looked like an apple, making one want to take a bite.

Qin Yi couldn't help himself and subconsciously leaned down to peck her on the face. The burning heat startled him awake, and he quickly sat up straight, feeling a little embarrassed knowing that Bangbang had seen it.

But Liusu did not laugh at him.

Qin Yi breathed a sigh of relief, staring blankly at Cheng Cheng's sleeping face.

Cheng Cheng had no cultivation, and the weather was slightly chilly; she would catch a cold if she didn't cover herself with a blanket. A demon king of the Myriad Manifestations level, the leader of the Demon City; a frail and helpless human woman, gentle and graceful.

The extreme contrast is absurd yet real.

If it weren't for this mute human girl, the relationship between him and the demon king Chenghuang would have remained merely a transaction, and those inexplicable feelings would never have blossomed, and they might even have become enemies in the future.

It was also because of this human aspect that the demons became alert, even Cheng Cheng herself was alert, her original consciousness was still based on the demon.

This is just a clone stripped of human blood. If Cheng Cheng hadn't failed to see through the illusion that "that is also me," it would have been a mere shell that could die at any time.

From Cheng Cheng's perspective, letting this clone go with Qin Yi might really be the most perfect solution. It would satisfy her emotions without affecting her business in the Demon City, and perhaps even subconsciously help her get rid of trouble.

If we consider this clone as an independent person, she is pitiful; she is merely a burden and a prop to satisfy both Chenghuang's desires.

Qin Yi knew that his emotions were irrational, because this was not an independent person at all; she was Chenghuang... This was still a barrier of perception. He knew in his heart that it was the same person, but he was still inevitably influenced by the fragility he saw before him, and always vaguely regarded her as another person.

There's even a split personality in her thinking: if she has a desire to conquer, it's Chenghuang she wants to conquer, not Cheng Cheng; Cheng Cheng is just a pitiful person.

The more I think about it, the more I feel like Sand Sculpture.

Then he thought, if even he, an outsider, was driven to a mental breakdown by Cheng Cheng's dual-body state, what about Cheng Cheng herself? When she acts as a demon, does she subconsciously have two different personality templates? Otherwise, why does Chengcheng in her Human Form Cheng Cheng always have a gentleness that her demon form lacks?

Does this mean that he/she is already schizophrenic?

Leaving Brocade Embroidery Workshop with a jumbled mess of thoughts, a light rain pattered on his face, its coolness refreshing. Qin Yi's spirits lifted slightly, and his chaotic thoughts calmed a little. He sent a telepathic message: "Bangbang, are you there?"

"Yeah, I've been watching your Sand Sculpture, self-contradictory behavior."

"... You can read minds now?"

"There's no need to read minds; I can tell just by looking at you."

"Uh... you know me so well, it's making me feel awkward."

"I can still feel the way you said 'I disagree,' and I've already decided to take you in, including your Chenghuang demon body."

Qin Yi asked uncertainly, "Really...?"

Liusu sneered, "Yes. It's the same person; there's no reason to share half with another monster."

Qin Yi remained silent.

Liusu said leisurely, "If you only want a night of pleasure, it shouldn't be difficult to get her to spend both of her bodies with you, but if you want to have her completely, that's a bit difficult."

Qin Yi said helplessly, "It's not just a little, it's extremely difficult. The overall environment and mindset of the Demon City, including Cheng Cheng herself, make it almost impossible for them to achieve this."

"Who said that? I can help you."

"You?" Qin Yi was surprised. "How can you help with something like this?"

"The Demon City has its desires, Chenghuang. What are they striving for after overcoming countless obstacles and hardships?" Liusu said calmly, "In reality, the biggest key is with you. You can control everything, but they don't know it."

Qin Yi said speechlessly, "You're not saying that because I have you, you can unlock the secrets of the ancient times? Great, even if I were heartless, I wouldn't use your abilities as a bargaining chip to pick up girls."

The Liusu blinked inside the stick.

It hadn't even thought of this angle, but it was suddenly very happy after hearing Qin Yi say it.

It floated out and patted Qin Yi on the shoulder with great satisfaction. "Not bad, not bad, it wasn't a waste of time to raise you."

Qin Yi rolled his eyes, strode back to the Imperial Palace, and ignored it.

Liusu, concealed, floated beside him and said with a grin, "But what I meant wasn't that you have me, but that you are yourself."

Qin Yi paused, then asked, "What do you mean?"

"There are several reasons," Liusu said leisurely. "For example, things involving ancient secrets often require the resonance of primordial power. The Demon City originally had this prerequisite; their 'The Past Saints Heaven Opening Art' is a primordial object, but it seems to be incomplete."

Qin Yi seemed to be deep in thought.

Liusu continued, "The reason Cheng Cheng is so determined to expand outwards must be because she wants to find and complete the fundamental cultivation techniques of the Demon Race. But it's a vicious cycle: the lack of cultivation techniques prevents her from unlocking many regional secrets, and without unlocking these secrets, she can't complete the cultivation techniques."

Qin Yi hummed in agreement. "You probably don't understand the 'Past Saints Heaven Opening Art,' do you? You can't possibly know the supreme treasure of the Demon Race, can you?"

"I won't," Liusu laughed. "But your first chapter of the Chaos Origin and the Creation Golden Chapter are equivalent cultivation methods. Especially when the two are combined, they are already close to the essence of Demon Cultivator... and there's also your bloodline..."

"Um?"

"Have you forgotten why I took your body in the first place?"

"Isn't it just that they're desperate and will eat anything?"

"It's because I'm desperate, but it's also because your body is useful to me," Liusu said calmly. "Your bloodline is that of an ancient race... Don't misunderstand, you're not a demon, you're human, just perhaps a little different from modern humans. You're naturally closer to the primordial way, more suitable for cultivating primordial methods, so I want you."

Qin Yi's eyes widened.

Is this also why I am unaffected by the demonic aura beneath the rift?

Liusu scoffed, "You think the two Cultivation Method you learned are solely because of your high comprehension and spirituality? What's the use of comprehension without Root Bone? Innate Root Bone is something you're born with. You've struck gold... no, you've stolen my treasure, Qin Yi, you bastard..."

As Liusu grew angrier, a white mist Wolf Tooth Club suddenly appeared in her hand, and she began to whack Qin Yi on the head. Qin Yi crouched down, covering his head, and cried out, "Hey, hey, hey, what time is it and you're still holding a grudge..."

"Hmph!" Liusu knocked for a while, feeling a little better, and then said, "And the most interesting thing is that your body has been modified by the door... Although it didn't modify your blood, it will happen sooner or later. When that time comes, if you combine with Chenghuang, the offspring you produce will be much purer than any offspring she could have with any random demon. Not only will you not dilute her demon bloodline, but you will also have a great chance of purifying it. They don't understand anything from their shallow understanding."

Another door... Qin Yi squatted down to the side, head in his hands, speechless, forgetting to stand up.

There must be some secrets surrounding her background and her sect that Liusu hasn't revealed. But she's already told enough; you can guess a lot of things from what she's said.

He remained silent, so Liusu summarized. "So, what they can't understand about the rift valley, you can; what they can't enter, you might be able to enter. Of course, you also have my knowledge as a backup... The key to their exploration is actually on you; your bargaining chips are so strong that they'd grovel before you. If the Demon Race knew what was good for them, they should all kneel down and beg you. Instead, they treat you like a thief; it's laughably ignorant."

Qin Yi suddenly turned to look at it and whispered, "Bangbang, are you standing up for me?"

Liusu paused for a moment, then put her hands on her hips and said, "Of course! Who dares to bully my cat! It's just a Chenghuang! Let's get her!"