Seeking the Dao in the Mortal World
Chapter 353

My Husband

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Cheng Cheng's words were passionate and inspiring, but the atmosphere seemed to cool down for a moment.

Even Cheng Cheng herself felt a chill, and then slowly turned to look at Qin Yi.

Assuming her assessment is entirely accurate, then breaking the human restriction... how could it possibly be accomplished so quickly within a few months without Qin Yi's help? They themselves struggle even with restrictions on demons, let alone human restrictions...

This means that all the hopes of the Demon City will now rest on Qin Yi, no longer the situation where "we can take it slowly on our own."

We can't do without him!

But he is human.

It's like asking Qin Yi to help the Demon Race fight against humans. Would he still agree? Qin Yi has a very typical human stance. He once forced Cheng Cheng to swear an oath not to attack humans... Cooperating to explore the rift is fine, but is it possible for him to turn around and fight against humans?

Meeting Cheng Cheng's complicated gaze, Qin Yi scratched his head somewhat awkwardly.

Cheng Cheng had no idea... that his meninges had been ruptured by Liusu's shouts of "Pan Ta!"

This was the first time he had faced Liusu's enemy. Its significance even surpassed the day he officially embarked on his immortal journey, becoming the most important milestone since his transmigration.

Liusu, who usually lets Qin Yi make his own decisions, is now rolling around on the ground with a stick, yelling, "Qin Yi, if you dare not help me, we're done!"

Qin Yi was both annoyed and amused. He had never said he wouldn't help with this... How come even Liusu didn't understand him this time?

It's all so personal, that's why it's so troubled. Liusu hates those people to the core; how could it possibly miss an opportunity to cause trouble? Even if there might be some aftereffects, it certainly wouldn't care. I can completely understand that feeling.

Others thought he was embarrassed and silent, but actually he was so annoyed by Liusu that he couldn't speak.

Meeting Cheng Cheng's complicated gaze, Qin Yi smiled and said, "You all always misunderstand me."

The word "you" clearly included Liusu. Liusu understood, and finally sat down in the stick and stopped making a fuss, sniffling as she listened to what he was saying.

Qin Yi pointed at a fat monster among the demons. "Two or three years ago, I cooperated with that fat guy to deal with a human named Qingxu. Does that mean I was a traitor back then? That doesn't make sense."

The monsters all turned their heads in unison, revealing Humble Origins in the middle. Humble Origins wiped his sweat and bowed and smiled obsequiously at the four powerful figures.

"If I'm talking about taking a human standpoint, I'm standing with the general public, with the broader concept of humanity, not with one or two people, or a small group. Do you really think I'm that pedantic?" Qin Yi grinned. "Besides... these people have offended my most important friends. I don't know if you believe it... even if they were Living Buddha for Ten Thousand Families, I'd probably still have to smash Wolf Tooth Club over their heads, let alone the fact that they don't look like good people."

Liusu Suxin's tantrum vanished instantly, and she quickly returned to her usual cheerful self. "It wasn't for nothing that I raised you."

Even the most important friends... even if they're the Living Buddha for Ten Thousand Families, you still have to smash their heads with Wolf Tooth Club. Hehe. That sounds really good.

Qin Yi rolled his eyes. Who's supporting whom? This needs to be clarified sometime!

Cheng Cheng didn't believe it. She couldn't fathom how Cheng Cheng Qin Yi could have a friend Heavenly Being their enemy. Where was the possibility? His friend was clearly referring to Cheng Cheng! Those people had Cheng Cheng her!

Cheng Cheng's gaze instantly softened.

I once asked him, "I've read some stories about humans where men would slaughter countless lives for their women. Why do you think the opposite?"

He retorted, "Are you my woman?"

That is now.

Is that what you mean?

Although he guessed the exact "friend" wrong, the general idea was correct: even without Liusu, Qin Yi would have helped in this situation. The feeling of being treated like a pig to be slaughtered in a pen completely enraged Qin Yi; he didn't care who they were!

"Southern Three Steps, Winged Fire Snake, Ye Ling, Perfect."

"Three steps to the north, Chamber Fire Pig, and that tank..."

"Western Seven Steps, Net Moon Crow, Hawk Commander, you can barely give it a try."

"Eastern Seven Steps, Heart Moon Fox, Cheng Cheng, try it yourself."

Qin Yi stood alone in the center, the sacrificial fire rising up, the Gang Qi swirling around the fire, spiraling upwards, immortal and martial intertwined, like the force of Two Elements, directly knocking on the formation gate.

Immortal restrictions are ever-changing; even the concept of Two Elements Four Symbols can lead to endless variations.

This is the Moon Fire Restriction among the Twenty-Eight Constellations Restrictions. It is somewhat similar to an array formation. It can only be lifted when the moonlight is at its strongest at night and when there is a corresponding attribute in the relevant direction.

Of course, it doesn't necessarily require an actual snake to occupy the Winged Fire Snake position; for humans, treasures with relevant attributes are generally used. Since the Demon City has its own True Person cosplayers, there's no need for them to specifically search for any treasures.

In other words, this is a highly targeted restriction; only those who have brought the necessary treasures and know how to break the spell can enter. This confirms everyone's assessment of the situation; indeed, this is a place where certain individuals are keeping their people in captivity and isolation.

Most people today don't know this ancient restriction technique.

Qin Yi himself couldn't figure it out; it was Liusu who carefully guided him to solve it. This time, it was Liu Su's own important matter of revenge, so she couldn't continue to stand by and watch.

In Ying Li and the others' eyes, Qin Yi was Celestial Person of unparalleled learning.

"Boom!"

A massive burst of lunar flames erupted from the heavens and earth. Qin Yi couldn't withstand it, coughing up blood and flying a great distance, almost losing his Wolf Tooth Club.

This is a core restriction that requires at least the power of the Radiant Sun level to activate. Qin Yi was still pushing himself too hard. If it weren't for the Myriad Demons Magic Robe's extremely strong fire resistance, he wouldn't have dared to try. But it was something only he could do; this Two Elements of material and fire was simply unsuitable for anyone else.

As Qin Yi fell after being injured, the Sky Curtain barrier in front of him, which resembled a sky filled with stars, slowly disappeared.

The ancient Twenty-Eight Constellations' Great Forbidden Rule on the Moon Fire Restriction has been broken!

Cheng Cheng and Ye Ling rushed over to help Qin Yi up. Qin Yi coughed up blood and quickly said, "Don't worry about me. Go in and communicate with your Ancestor Saint's soul. If nothing unexpected happens, there's an ancient Vermilion Bird soul sealed inside, and there might even be a new Vermilion Bird being born nearby. Go and rescue it..."

Before he finished speaking, Ying Li pulled out a Little Vermilion Bird covered in flames. The Little Vermilion Bird was untrained and still very young, unable to speak, but it naturally showed affection to Ying Li.

This is an ordinary skylark that has been near the soul of the Vermilion Bird for a long time and has been transformed.

Some people keep them in captivity just for this reason...

Looking at the adorable Little Vermilion Bird in his arms, Ying Li knelt down on one knee beside Qin Yi: "Sir, our clan can never repay this kindness, even with our lives."

Qin Yi waved his hand, indicating that there was no need to be polite. "Hurry up, we still have a lot to finish."

Cheng Cheng stood up and said in a low voice, "I'll go and communicate with the Ancestor Saint."

Before long, the soul of a Vermilion Bird cried out to the sky, and raging flames illuminated the night sky.

The soul of the ancient Ancestor Saint is released.

"You... have come too late... I have waited for you for nearly ten thousand years."

Cheng Cheng, "We were foolish and have been deceived until now, cautiously exploring the surrounding area, not even daring to enter the burial ground of our Ancestor Saint... Only now have we realized our mistake..."

"It's because you're too weak! Why are you so weak?" Suzaku roared in fury, "The highest you can achieve is only Myriad Manifestations, what does that mean?!"

The monsters lowered their heads and remained silent.

Suzaku glanced around and saw a human lying in the arms of a Soaring Serpent. The Soaring Serpent was wiping the blood from the human's mouth, and was the only demon among them that didn't even look at Suzaku. The human, on the other hand, stared at it with great interest...

The Vermilion Bird sensed a familiar aura emanating from Qin Yi, but as it too was merely a remnant soul with many unclear consciousnesses, it couldn't quite place it. Finally, noticing the bloodstains on Qin Yi's body, it thoughtfully concluded that this might be the reason and said, "That human... an ancient lineage, so pure... shouldn't you be someone from heaven?"

"No," Qin Yi said, "I'm a native of this land."

The Vermilion Bird's soul paused for a moment. "Are there still remnants of ancient lineages in the mortal realm...? If so, are you the husband of that Soaring Serpent?"

Before Ye Ling could speak, Cheng Cheng immediately interjected, "He is my husband!"

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