Seeking the Dao in the Mortal World
Chapter 367

Demons Dancing Wildly

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After dusk, the moon rises above the willow branches.

In Brocade Embroidery Workshop, Demon King Cheng Cheng was dragged out by a human who berated her all the way. "He was supposed to be with me, but you, you slut, stole him away all day, and now my legs are weak! And now you have to interfere? Get out of here! Tonight he's mine! It's between the two of us humans, not you, you Sultry Fox!"

Qin Yi stared dumbfounded at the scene of himself cursing himself. His demonic form even looked apologetic and backed away repeatedly, and he was indeed pushed out the door while being cursed all the way.

What kind of operation is this...?

Perhaps the demon body felt embarrassed for stealing the spotlight from the human body today? Or maybe it was a way of scolding Qin Yi, making him spend more time with the human body?

Yes, very likely.

Qin Yi couldn't help but say something that was a bit reckless, "It's just going out for the holiday, why don't we all go together...?"

Both Cheng Cheng turned to look at him, their expressions perfectly synchronized, a half-smile on their faces.

The Demon Form Cheng Cheng said, "Does Grandpa Qin already want everyone to get used to going out with you surrounded by women on either side?"

"I didn't say that..."

Human Form Cheng Cheng said, "Tonight is the All Races Couples Festival. There are always only one couple, never one with two people."

Qin Yi wanted to cry, "You are clearly one person."

The two Cheng Cheng said together, "Nobody else knows!"

Qin Yi suddenly realized that it seemed so; not all demons recognized the Great Queen, and most of them didn't even know what she looked like.

So it turns out it was all about saving face.

Ye Ling's voice came from inside the courtyard. "Master and brother are both so stupid."

The three of them turned to look at her simultaneously, their eyes dangerous. "Stupid snake, explain yourself clearly."

"When my brother and I go out, I turn into a snake and perch on his shoulder, so people will think it's just my brother alone," Ye Ling said experiencedly. "Master, you can just turn into a little fox and hold him in your arms..."

"Did that dead snake treat your master like a pet?" Cheng Cheng was furious and about to curse when she suddenly blinked.

It seems... not bad.

You can hold him in your arms the whole time. The other person can only walk pitifully beside you. How can that be as comfortable as holding him?

whee.

Qin Yi watched helplessly as Cheng Cheng transformed into a beautiful white fox with a "pop".

It was truly without any other colors, its fur was pure white and crystalline, like the moon reflecting on snow, and just looking at it gave it a hazy, dreamlike beauty.

The crystal-clear horn on its back doesn't disrupt the overall harmony; on the contrary, it has a strangely cute feel to it.

As Qin Yi looked at it, he suddenly remembered a very serious problem.

The ancients' record of riding it granting two thousand years of life shouldn't be interpreted as a misinterpretation; it literally means riding on its back. After all, the ancients recorded the true form of Chenghuang, and the ancients weren't Bei Feng!

The question is, Cheng Cheng's fox body is actually very small, just like a Samoyed... If such a small body doesn't have horns, it would be very difficult to ride. How can you ride it if it has horns?

Qin Yi was drenched in sweat. It seemed that extending one's lifespan in this way required a great sacrifice. His ancestors were truly capable of doing what ordinary people could not...

Qin Yi was lost in thought, but Cheng Cheng had no idea what he was thinking. She snuggled happily into his arms and curled up comfortably. "Let's go celebrate the holiday."

Taking the opportunity, Ye Ling also wrapped her arms around Qin Yi's shoulder. "Brother, let's go!"

Qin Yi: "?"

Chenghuang: "

Human Form Cheng Cheng, was furious. "It's bad enough to be cuddling a fox spirit, but to have to be coiled up with a snake too? I can't live like this anymore!"

Ye Ling said, "Since we've already got a fox, what's one more snake?"

The Chenghuang in Qin Yi's arms stretched out its head to bite the snake, but the snake grew a pair of wings to block Chenghuang's attack.

Qin Yi asked, "Ye Ling, do you know Tai Huang Jun?"

"Who is that?"

"When did you join the fff Group?"

"What's the 'Get Axe, Get Axe' group? Do we get hacked to pieces?" Ye Ling covered her head. "I'm not joining."

"Originally, it was a great team that burned others to death and took the beatings themselves, but now it can have another meaning."

"What's the meaning?"

The figures of the Humble Origins and the Wild Boar Demon flashed by in the distance. Qin Yi pointed at their figures and solemnly introduced, "Crazyly entering the tank."

Ye Ling didn't understand and thought her brother meant for her to come into his arms, so she quickly slipped inside, then poked her little head out to look at Chenghuang.

A fight quickly broke out in Qin Yi's arms; to be precise, it was a small snake being held down and beaten by Chenghuang, a pitiful sight, yet it resolutely refused to leave.

Cheng Cheng gave her a beating, but didn't actually throw Ye Ling out. Thinking about it, she could understand her silly disciple's feelings; it's a holiday, after all, wanting to stay by her brother's side is normal... Oh well, a beating is enough...

So Qin Yi, carrying Chenghuang in his arms, with Soaring Serpent coiled around his shoulder and holding Cheng Cheng's human form in his hand, walked towards the Demon City Central Square.

Ye Ling folded her wings, Chenghuang hid her horn inside Qin Yi's clothes, making her appear completely unremarkable. To an unsuspecting outsider, they simply looked like a human couple strolling with their pet, a handsome man and a beautiful woman, a perfectly matched pair.

Today is also a very special day for the humans of Demon City. The battle on the Demon Court has spread far and wide. Those in the know understand that the status of humans in Demon City is about to undergo a dramatic change. In the past, no human would dare to openly stroll among the myriad demons, but today they really can.

No one dares to cause trouble. To cause trouble for humans at this juncture is to run into the line of fire, which is not just ordinary provocation. The monsters are not stupid either.

However, apart from Qin Yi and his partner, no other humans dared to go out at this moment. The entire city was a scene of frenzied revelry and dancing among the demons; most people would turn pale with fright at the sight, let alone venture outside...

The entire Demon City Ten Thousand Homes Lit, as bright as day. Most of these lights weren't actually lanterns; some were Technique Method, some were pearls, and some were even powerful demons that appeared out of nowhere, their eyes opening to illuminate the entire city.

"Bang! Whoosh!~"

Fireworks shot into the sky, then rose one after another, illuminating the night.

Hundreds of birds rode on the clouds, and eagles cried in the sky, shuttling back and forth amidst the fireworks, forming the unique script shapes of the Demon Race.

As if to compete with the fireworks made by human craftsmen, Yao Qi energy soared into the sky from the ground, and icy flames and lightning flew wildly, weaving together a colorful scene even more dazzling than fireworks, stretching across the heavens and earth, and incomparably beautiful.

There are musical instruments of all ethnic groups reverberating in the boundless heaven and earth, and ancient and vast music floats leisurely. In the huge square, demons danced wildly, drank and sang wildly.

This is a carnival for demons.

Cheng Cheng happily linked arms with Qin Yi, her face beaming with joy. She had experienced the All Saints Festival for hundreds of years, but never before had she felt such happiness, because he was by her side.

In previous years, it was already a miracle that they hadn't burned all those couples to death... I completely understand Ye Ling's feelings.

"Bang!" came the sound of a wine barrel being opened. A demon nearby shouted, "Everyone's celebrating, but those two humans are just strolling around so calmly—are they looking down on our All Saints Festival?"

Qin Yi and Cheng Cheng exchanged a glance and smiled slightly. Even demons have wanderers; asking them alone suggests a lingering Qi Ingestion and disapproval among the Demon Race towards humans.

Qin Yi then asked, "What constitutes a celebration?"

The monster slapped the wine barrel. "Pretty boy, dare to drink?"

Qin Yi laughed heartily, "Come on!"

The barrel of wine flew over, which Qin Yi caught with ease, and then tilted his head back to gulp it down.

The liquor was extremely strong, lacking the ethereal beauty and lingering aftertaste of celestial wines; its main appeal was its wildness and ferocity. Qin Yi felt as if he were drinking industrial alcohol... but it didn't matter.

The wine poured down recklessly, yet it was controlled by Law Power to be contained in a stream, like a whale siphoning down its liquor, or a river swallowing its prey.

"Wow! This human has a good capacity for alcohol!"

Many monsters came to watch, and a few humans even peeked out from a distance.

"Humans, can you dance?"

"I can't dance." Qin Yi paused, grinning, "Does sword dancing count?"

"The kind of delicate, demure human girl?"

"No, this kind." Qin Yi patted his ring, and a brilliant light appeared on its sheath.

They didn't use their Qian Yuan power; they were only attracted by its luminous material.

"Whoosh!" Sword Qi Soaring to the Sky, light flashed across the sky, cut through the night, obscured all the fireworks, and covered up the countless Technique Method.

Only one sword remained, covering the sky and traversing the heavens.

Before the whale has even swallowed the sea, the Sword Qi has already swept across the autumn sky.

"Thump!" The wine barrel slammed to the ground. Qin Yi laughed heartily, "Demon Race's strong liquor is nothing special. Humans, come out and face them! What are we afraid of?"

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