The Foolish Male

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Communicating with someone who can't speak is usually quite difficult, and if you're impatient, it might even lead to frustration. But Qin Yi found that he never felt annoyed when communicating with Cheng Cheng.

Perhaps it's because all her expressions speak volumes.

Just like when I saw her this time, without saying a word, the feeling of "I'm so happy to see you" was expressed perfectly. Besides that, the two of them didn't have much to talk about anyway. When one of them couldn't speak, then spending most of the time in silence and smiling became natural, which was much more comfortable than awkwardly trying to find a topic to talk about.

From beginning to end, I felt relaxed and happy.

If Qin Yi hadn't been preoccupied with various matters, he would have felt he could sit there for as long as he wanted. Looking at the beautiful women and listening to the flowing water, he hadn't truly experienced such natural beauty in a long time; he was always rushing about with responsibilities and struggles, barely able to breathe.

The distance between them and the boy who was born in the Immortal Trace Village is growing ever greater.

He had even somewhat forgotten what his State of Mind was back then. Was he still the person Liusu considered very suitable for cultivating immortality?

I don't know, and Liusu didn't say either.

Only after experiencing the vicissitudes of life can one truly understand.

Cheng Cheng looked at him thoughtfully, blinked curiously, and her face clearly said, "Is something on your mind?"

Qin Yi smiled, then changed the subject. "Although White Kingdom still has some civilization and systems, and isn't some unreasonable demon capital, the fundamental differences in the positions of demons and humans are too great. Humans would have a very difficult time here. I've been itching to hit someone several times. Cheng Maiden, you're just a weak woman, supporting the industry independently here, it must be very difficult, right?"

Cheng Cheng's eyes showed a hint of melancholy, but in the end she just shook her head.

Just then, the little fox who had vouched for him at the pharmacy came over and handed him a packet of medicine. "Sir, I didn't embezzle a single drop of your medicine."

As he spoke, his eyes darted around, and it was impossible to tell whether he had actually taken any money or not.

Qin Yi chuckled and accepted the package without making a fuss. The little fox then said, "Of course it's difficult for Miss. There's no male heir in the family to support her... If it weren't for some old connections, she would have been devoured long ago, leaving not even bones behind."

Cheng Cheng waved her hand at it, signaling it not to say anything more.

The little fox said, "But Miss, you will eventually need to entrust yourself to a good man. What will happen if this continues?"

Cheng Cheng finally dipped her hand in wine and wrote simply on the table, "They are all people who want to gain both wealth and people; there are no sincere people among them."

The little fox sighed.

Qin Yi watched silently, understanding Cheng Cheng's situation perfectly.

In this Demon City, the vast majority of humans are either slaves or cannibals, with only a small number finding refuge under the protection of powerful demons. He had only been in the city a short time, yet he already felt the demons' deep-seated prejudice against humans. Cheng Cheng, being human and unable to speak, a weak woman supporting her family—how could she possibly not have a difficult time?

It's hard to expect any monster to develop "true feelings" for you.

It's one thing to try to gain both money and a woman, but the worst thing is that her husband might take advantage of her and no one would care.

Thinking of this possibility, Qin Yi finally couldn't hold back and said, "Actually, Cheng Maiden doesn't necessarily have to stay in the Demon City. There are ways to get up the Rift Valley. You can find a way to leave and live in a human kingdom."

Cheng Cheng shook her head again and wrote, "The hard work of our ancestors should not be abandoned."

Qin Yi sighed, knowing that everyone has their own ambitions and he couldn't offer much advice. He simply said, "My sister, Ye Ling, is the little snake you saw. She will be residing in your country from now on. If you encounter any difficulties, you can try to ask her for help. Also... your king is a queen. Although she is somewhat unpredictable, as a female ruler, she should have some empathy..."

Cheng Cheng's expression turned somewhat strange. She nodded but said nothing.

Qin Yi thought to himself that since they had met by chance, this friendship between "fellow countrymen in a foreign land" should have been more than enough. So he stood up and said, "Cheng Maiden, I have other important matters to attend to... Although this place is nice, it is not convenient for me to stay any longer. Thank you for your hospitality."

Cheng Cheng lowered her head and stood up, remaining silent for a long while before writing. "When are you leaving?"

"Uncertain, but I won't stay long."

Cheng Cheng raised her finger, hesitated for a long time, and finally wrote, "Can I not leave?"

"Huh?" Qin Yi's eyes widened in surprise.

Cheng Cheng gritted her teeth and wrote even faster, "I am still grateful for your protection. If you wish to stay, I am willing to entrust my life to you."

This development... Qin Yi had a bit of a headache.

It's understandable that Cheng Cheng feels this way. Whether she likes it or not is another matter. The feeling of being protected all the way can indeed make a girl feel like she's found a pillar of support, and she'll naturally feel the need to entrust her with something when she's in trouble.

He had to admit that this made him secretly very happy. Cheng Cheng's stunning beauty also made him yearn for her, not to mention that she seemed to be a rich woman... But no matter what, it was impossible for him to agree to such a thing.

"I'm sorry, someone is waiting for me," Qin Yi said in a low voice. "I came to the bottom of the rift valley only for her."

Cheng Cheng lowered her head, her expression no longer discernible.

The little fox angrily retorted, "Hey, you human, do you even know how much wealth Miss has, or how many connections she has up there?"

Qin Yi shook his head slightly. "Even if it meant the entire White Kingdom, I would still have to go back. I'm sorry."

Before the little fox could say anything, Cheng Cheng waved her hand to stop her, then looked up with a bright smile on her face, walked to Qin Yi's side, and gestured for him to accompany her out.

Qin Yi, still feeling a little embarrassed after rejecting a girl's confession for the first time, silently walked to the door and took out a few talismans. "These are Thunder Talisman and Swift Travel Talisman for your self-defense. Take care."

Seeing Qin Yi stride away, Cheng Cheng leaned against the door, watching his retreating figure, lost in thought. Only after Qin Yi's figure disappeared around the corner did she look down at the talismans in her hand. As she looked at them, she suddenly smiled, carefully tucking them into her bosom.

The little fox timidly said from behind, "Miss, you wouldn't really have fallen for him, would you...? His cultivation is so meager..."

Cheng Cheng's eyes flickered, and she actually spoke up, "I'm just very curious... if he's not after beauty or money, then what is it that he's after, going to such lengths to help a complete stranger, even risking his life to shield her?"

The little fox tilted its head and thought for a long time before concluding, "That's called stupidity."

"Maybe." Cheng Cheng chuckled, looking in the direction Qin Yi had disappeared, and muttered to herself, "A foolish male who thinks Heaven-Supporting Earth-Trampling."

The little fox nodded vigorously.

"But why do I find it so cute?" Cheng Cheng leaned against the door, resting her chin on her hand.

The little fox was taken aback. "Huh?"

Cheng Cheng turned to stare at it. "You, what did you embezzle when you got the medicine for him?"

The little fox smiled apologetically and backed away, "No, I just took a few extra fruits..."

Cheng Cheng grabbed it by the neck. "That's mine!"

The little fox lay on the ground, barely alive after being beaten. Cheng Cheng ate a fruit and let out a satisfied sigh.

A sudden, eerie wind arose.

Ying Li appeared before him and whispered, "It's been verified. That Witcher was indeed a servant in the Hyena Prime Minister's Residence back then."

Cheng Cheng revealed a meaningful smile, "So, the solution to the curse that Qin Yi is looking for might also be in the Jackal's Mansion?"

Ying Li was taken aback. His report on this matter was important, but it had nothing to do with Qin Yi. He didn't understand this reaction. He could only reply, "Actually, that kind of Co-Death Curse might not have a solution; it's just a matter of doing one's best..."

Cheng Cheng's smile became even more charming, "Wouldn't that be even better? Let him stay a few more days."

Ying Li sighed, "My Our King, your mind shouldn't be on this. With a formidable enemy at hand, it's absurd to waste time and energy deliberately creating Human Avatar to pretend to be mute, and even setting up businesses to fake being embroidery and clothing manufacturers..."

"There is no major enemy," Cheng Cheng said in a charming voice. "Tell Hyena Prime Minister This King Jackal that the Zodiac Decree have been collected. I will be going to the Kun Peng Purple Mansion on a chosen day. Please ask him to take good care of the affairs of the White Kingdom."

Ying Li seemed to understand something, and bowed to accept the order, "Yes."