This Thing I Knew How to Do When I First Started Cultivation

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"Your Majesty, these patterns are engraved with an ancient demonic art..." An Old Mountain Goat- like demon studied them tremblingly for a long time. He was the most knowledgeable old scholar in the Demon City about ancient Demon Mark.

Cheng Cheng retorted angrily, "I noticed that too, so what?"

The Old Mountain Goat wiped away its cold sweat and lay motionless on the Demon Mark.

Demon Mark are roughly similar to coded language used by humans to record extremely important information; in short, they cannot be copied by anyone at a glance.

Of course, it's not just a simple code. These patterns are related to the Great Dao, and the stronger the Demon Cultivator, the more they can see through the meaning contained within them at a glance. Therefore, they don't originally need specific characters to be passed down.

Unfortunately, at this point, the strongest Demon Cultivator had only reached the Myriad Manifestations stage... their understanding of advanced Demon Mark was still far from sufficient. Therefore, a profession specializing in analyzing Demon Mark emerged, with a group of scholars specifically trained to compare patterns in the analyzed Demon Mark, much like how Earthlings study oracle bone script...

The Old Mountain Goat lay there examining it for a very long time, then exclaimed with delight, "Your Majesty, what's engraved here is a method for activating bloodlines, which is why this giant python possesses such a rare Soaring Serpent bloodline... Following this method, there's a certain chance of activating the ancient factor hidden within each person's innate talent... Moreover, this means it's applicable to other races as well..."

Cheng Cheng was overjoyed, and Ying Li and the other monsters were also overjoyed!

A thin bloodline with only a trace of factors is not a problem. It doesn't need to reach the level of Ye Ling's bloodline. Just having a trace of Soaring Serpent characteristics is already much more useful than a group of Vegetable Snake!

And since it applies to other races as well, it's like a collective transformation. Imagine if Ying Li could activate even a tiny bit of the Kunpeng's characteristics, or if this Old Mountain Goat could activate even a tiny bit of the Bai Ze or Owl Deer's characteristics... what would this Demon City become?

Although it's only a certain probability, and logically speaking, the probability is pitifully small... it's still priceless.

This discovery alone has made this exploration incredibly profitable!

Cheng Cheng and said, "Quickly, continue the analysis! If you can analyze this method, I will reward you with a year in the Kun Peng Purple Mansion, and you can use any Myriad Manifestation-level pills and magic Law Treasure you desire!"

The Old Mountain Goat hesitated, then continued to look down at the markings.

Cheng Cheng gradually sensed something was wrong. The Old Mountain Goat's breathing grew weaker and weaker, and blood slowly seeped from the corners of its eyes.

Before Cheng Cheng could even call a halt, the Old Mountain Goat had already fainted.

Cheng Cheng remained silent, and so did the demons.

Since Demon Mark are related to the Great Dao, they naturally contain inherent power. Forcing an analysis at a level insufficient to do so will likely result in either shortened lifespan or direct injury—a predictable outcome.

Cheng Cheng sighed, waved her hand, and released a cloud of energy to envelop the Old Mountain Goat. This cloud of energy was also part of her healing Technique Method, slowly replenishing the Old Mountain Goat's damage.

Cheng Cheng looked around, while Ying Li and the others lowered their heads somewhat awkwardly.

They had neither studied the ancient Demon Mark nor possessed sufficient cultivation, so they were just as likely to be sent to their deaths.

"I'll do it myself," Cheng Cheng said, walking forward with a disappointed look.

"Your Majesty, please don't!" Ying Li bowed deeply. "Your Majesty cannot be injured again..."

Cheng Cheng flew into a rage. "You're all useless! What can I do if I don't go? Are you just going to stand by and watch this amazing technique unfold before you and be powerless to do anything about it?"

Demonic Daoist beside him said, "How about... how about we cultivate even more, and gain more targeted insights into Demon Mark, before we try again..."

His voice trailed off, he knew this was all too uncertain, how long would it take? Ten years? A hundred years? Or would things just stagnate?

Ying Li bowed and said, "I'll go first; I'll analyze as much as I can."

Cheng Cheng sighed again and waved her hand to stop Ying Li. Ying Li, but his abilities were primarily combat-oriented. He might be reliable in battle, but asking him to do these things was like a fierce general doing embroidery—it was better not to waste his time...

In the midst of the silence, the loud chatter of the people eating melons nearby was particularly jarring.

Cheng Cheng glared angrily, but Qin Yi and Ye Ling were sitting side by side, eating melon seeds together, the brother and sister's actions and expressions were perfectly synchronized.

Cheng Cheng angrily said, "Ye Ling! What time is it? You're still in the mood to gossip! Come here, everyone, let's discuss this together."

Ye Ling asked, bewildered, "Why didn't you ask your brother?"

"Your brother is human! These are Demon Mark!" Cheng Cheng exclaimed angrily, "Do you really think he's some kind of Celestial Person?"

Qin Yi silently took out a paintbrush and drew a pattern on the ground.

Cheng Cheng's eyes widened.

All the monsters stared wide-eyed.

"You..." Cheng Cheng stammered, "Why can you draw Demon Mark?"

"What kind of Demon Mark are these? Aren't these the patterns of Ancient Talisman? When did they become exclusive to demons?" Qin Yi picked at his ear. "I was already quite skilled at drawing them when I was just starting out in the path of Immortal Dao, before I met you..."

Cheng Cheng: "..."

"This talisman contains a Secret Method, and it's indeed of a very high level. I simply couldn't draw it myself; it's not much better than that goat... However, I understand the principles of ancient Runes, so deciphering its meaning shouldn't be too difficult..."

"Stop talking." Cheng Cheng lowered her head helplessly. "What do you want this time to break the seal on your mind?"

"I think you should be more careful when learning this secret technique. If you accidentally create a bunch of Ye Ling, the scene would be like a disaster."

Cheng Cheng said bitterly, "Even so, I'll accept it!"

"Um, this method has a failure rate; trying it carelessly could lead to death."

"Stop talking nonsense!" Cheng Cheng strode forward and grabbed his collar. "Do you want a bellyband or something? Just say it."

Qin Yi pointed to the other side of his face, hesitated for a moment, and then pointed to his lips.

Cheng Cheng forward and kissed his cheek, then hesitated, looking at his lips, which still had some melon juice on them...

The monsters were completely silent, their expressions blank.

He slid step by step into the abyss. Before, he would get angry and feel guilty when the king kissed him, but now his heart is as calm as a still lake, without a ripple...

Qin Yi suddenly grabbed Cheng Cheng's waist, pulled her close, and kissed her deeply. Cheng Cheng's waist buckled, her expression a mixture of surprise and helplessness. Her hands instinctively tried to push him away, but she reluctantly let go and closed her eyes to savor the moment.

The monsters' eyes widened again.

This is not Human Form Cheng Cheng... this is the Demon King in his true form!

If the demon king himself took the initiative to kiss him, it would be fine; the demons could treat it as if the demon king were kissing an Imperial Concubine, and it wouldn't be a big deal. But in this situation, it was obvious who was the dominant one and who was the submissive one. Under the watchful eyes of his elite subordinates, he was being embraced by a human like a weak woman, kissed wantonly and without restraint.

The monsters, however, were completely unaware of their own feelings at that moment.

If you're not convinced, capture him and interrogate him. He can easily change a few words and have you all wiped out. Who would dare? Even if they did, the King wouldn't allow it...

Besides, are we really sure we don't need him anymore? If we offend him, and he carelessly breaks the restrictions, we'll all die anyway.

They dared not even offend him, and could only fawn over and appease him, letting him make all sorts of demands, gradually shattering the self-esteem of the Demon City and its sense of discrimination against humans.

The vast Demon City was actually controlled by a human. The demon king's lustful advances and kisses were not enough. Now, he was being served in public, and no one dared to utter a single objection.

Moreover... Ying Li and many other demons have realized one thing: this time is particularly different...

This time, it is closely related to each and every one of the monsters. If Qin Yi can solve the mystery, it may benefit everyone.

No demon would consider a kiss as a transaction; it means nothing, at most it's Qin Yi asserting his dominance. Demons aren't fools; having cultivated to this level of the Core Formation Realm, they are as clear-headed as mirrors.

If Qin Yi were willing to analyze this Secret Method, he would actually be helping the Demon City and every demon find a way to awaken a trace of ancient characteristics. This is not something that can be obtained by kissing someone; it is a favor.

His kindness has expanded from "saving the king" to "helping the Demon City".

The statement changed from "The King likes this human" to "The Demon City needs this human".