Chenghuang

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Qin Yi soaked in the bathtub, scrubbing the bloodstains off his body. He looked at the set of blue robe and cloth shoes beside him, his eyes unfocused, his mind elsewhere.

The monsters from the White Kingdom treated them exceptionally well. Although it was ostensibly because they valued Ye Ling, Qin Yi still felt that Ye Ling didn't deserve such a high status.

All signs indicate that Cheng Cheng might really be the Demon King Chenghuang...

Of course, it could also be influenced by a suspicious mindset, where one might Cheng Cheng believe Chengcheng is the Demon King, thus making all signs seem plausible. As Liusu said, many key questions remain unanswered, so we cannot conclude this conclusion prematurely.

Judging from the blue robe and cloth shoes that the servants from the Hawk Commander's Residence had given him, it was clear that the other party valued Ye Ling more than Qin Yi. The robe and shoes were very ordinary, like something bought casually from outside; it was a miracle they weren't dressed as servants.

When in a dangerous situation, the right mindset is to treat the Demon King as a stranger and assess whether his attitude harbors ulterior motives.

A demon king who commands millions of demons is unlikely to be a nice guy.

Qin Yi recalled seeing human flesh hanging inside a shop on the street, including human heads.

Just like the pork shops you see in the human world.

As the Witcher said, different species are inherently different, and there's no right or wrong to speak of. But even though Qin Yi pretended not to care as he passed by, he couldn't help feeling nauseous; after all, he was human.

He is still a modern person who has not been in the time travel for too long.

Even if the Demon King were Cheng Cheng, he wouldn't dare let his guard down.

"Bangbang, you'll have to stay in the ring for a bit..."

Liusu said, "It's alright. The ring doesn't isolate soul power, so there's not much difference between me being inside the ring and outside. What I really need to worry about is that this demon king is too strong and can detect my presence... So I must try my best to hide in a moment. You still have to rely on yourself."

"Yes, I understand."

"In fact, those who can become demon kings are not the reckless, violent, and ferocious types of low-level demons. Just look at Ying Li; he's quite refined. Even if he has designs on you, it's not like you can't negotiate. If he really wants to kill you, no amount of preparation will help; this is his territory."

Qin Yi shrugged and climbed out of the bathtub.

The tassels fell Liusu immediately.

"Hey, great! I've heard there are Law Technique like Cleanse Body Technique. When will you teach me? They're really useful."

After a long pause, Liusu finally managed to utter, "You'd be better off learning the Purification Technique."

"What have I done to offend you?"

"Hmph... Anyway, once your Law Power reaches a certain level, or your body undergoes a transformation and even the function of sweat glands is lost, you will be free of impurities and external grime without using any Technique Method. Do you think Ye Ling is still fair and tender after repeated battles? That's because her cultivation is higher than yours, and she is already free from all worldly dust."

"I see, I've found another goal for my spiritual practice."

"Pah, that's pathetic."

Qin Yi put on his blue robe and cloth shoes and walked out of the room.

Ye Ling was already waiting outside the main hall. When she saw Qin Yi, her big eyes immediately lit up. "Brother, you look so good dressed like that."

Qin Yi smoothed his hair. "That's right, it's all about the overall demeanor."

Ying Li glanced at Qin Yi meaningfully. In their cultivation, appearances were no longer important, and aesthetics varied; whether something looked good or not was irrelevant. He thought that Qin Yi, despite wearing clothes that carried a derogatory connotation, seemed completely unconcerned... it was clear he genuinely didn't care, not just putting on an act.

This State of Mind is quite remarkable.

He didn't say anything, but simply made a gesture. "Let's go, take the two of you into the palace."

Qin Yi with some curiosity, "It's already night; is it appropriate to go to the palace?"

Ying Li chuckled, "With my Our King's cultivation, there is no distinction between day and night, only between whether or not he is in seclusion."

The royal palace wasn't far from the Hawk Commander's Residence, and they arrived in no time. The palace guards didn't stop them; instead, they said, "His Majesty already knows about the Hawk Commander's announcement. He said he's waiting for Soaring Serpent at the Fragrant Aroma Hall."

The so-called Fragrant Aroma Hall was not as magnificent and dazzling as Qin Yi had imagined. Instead, it was quite simple, just a solid wood palace with some beautiful carvings. There was a pond outside the palace, on which some exotic flowers grew and emitted a pleasant fragrance.

Inside the hall, bright pearls shone, and the faint sounds of string and bamboo music could be heard.

Ying Li stood still outside the hall. "Ying Li brings Soaring Serpent to pay his respects."

"Come in." A woman's voice came from inside the hall. Just those three words made Qin Yi's heart skip a beat.

The voice was so alluring, it seemed to melt your very bones, as if it would steal your soul; yet strangely, it also carried a sense of authority, suppressing all your wandering thoughts and turning them into a feeling of fear.

This blend of allure and majesty was something Qin Yi had never experienced before. Perhaps some films and television shows had attempted to portray it this way, but how could they compare to this voice that truly possessed Demon Power?

Upon entering the hall, they saw beautiful women dancing, accompanied by various musical instruments, their music flowing gently. To the side of the main seat, a graceful figure reclined on a soft cushion, a slender hand supporting her forehead, watching the three approach.

The long white dress concealed her body, yet perfectly revealed her reclining posture, enough to captivate anyone—if you hadn't seen her face.

That's not a human face, it's a fox.

The fox is incredibly beautiful; it doesn't make you feel disgusted by its monstrous appearance at all. Instead, you feel that the fox's face and human body are perfectly integrated, as if it were meant to be. A single glance from its alluring eyes is like being electrified by the captivating charm of a stunningly beautiful human; its natural allure is stimulating your blood to flow.

This is not a fox, it is Chenghuang.

The White Folk Chenghuang, and their appearance is like that of a fox.

Ye Ling said blankly, "Elder Sister, you are so beautiful."

"Oh? Is that so?" Chenghuang smiled slightly, "I heard from the birds outside the city that you think this appearance is very ugly."

Ye Ling said urgently, "My Elder Sister is different from them. I have never seen such a beautiful Elder Sister before."

Chenghuang looked at Ying Li: "This Soaring Serpent is quite impressive. It has never used any Demon Cultivator techniques, yet it has managed to reach the eighth level of transformation on its own... It seems to have the blood of various demon pythons and dragons mixed within its body, so its potential is limitless."

Ying Li and said, "He is indeed a promising talent. Given time, he will become a general in our White Kingdom."

Chenghuang's smile grew even brighter.

Qin Yi stared blankly at the scene. He had been trying to find Cheng Cheng's shadow in Chenghuang, but he couldn't find it at all. The combination of charm and majesty, and the oppressive feeling brought by the invisible Demon Power, made them completely different species from Cheng Cheng.

Most importantly, he genuinely thought a fox-like face was bright and beautiful, which was absolutely bizarre.

But Chenghuang seemed completely oblivious to him, her beautiful eyes not even glancing at him for a moment. After saying this to Ying Li, she asked kindly, "Little Soaring Serpent, what's your name?"

"My name is Ye Ling."

"Ye Ling... it's a beautiful song. Do you still have family?"

"No, that's all." Ye Ling shook her head blankly. "I've had no family since I was old enough to understand things. My only family is my brother."

"Elder brother?"

Ye Ling tugged at Qin Yi's sleeve. "This is my brother, his Qin Yi."

"Human?" Chenghuang smiled with a hint of amusement. "There's no human in the world who would genuinely treat a demon as a sister. You're young and naive; you've been deceived."

Ye Ling shouted, "No way!"

"Is that so?" Chenghuang leisurely took off a bracelet from his hand and tossed it casually.

The bracelet landed and automatically grew into the shape of a round mirror. The round mirror faced Qin Yi, reflecting his image.

Qin Yi frowned.

He discovered that the reflection in the mirror didn't follow his movements; for example, if he frowned, the reflection in the mirror remained expressionless.

"This is Heart Reflecting Mirror,' a trivial skill," Chenghuang explained lazily, then asked directly in front of the mirror, "Hey, what's your opinion of Ye Ling? What are your thoughts about her?"

Qin Yi in the mirror spoke, "That's my sister, a clumsy and cowardly little snake who's always bullied. It breaks my heart. I don't know if letting her stay in the White Kingdom this time was the right or wrong decision. I'll come back to see her again, and if she's bullied again, I'll ride that Chenghuang."

Chenghuang's expression froze on his face, then became very strange.

Ying Li looked up at the ceiling, his gaze fixed straight ahead.

Ye Ling covered her mouth to suppress her laughter.

Qin Yi's cheek twitched.

The music in the hall stopped, and there was complete silence.