Miao Dragon City remains within the Dragon Venerable's Domain and is one of the largest cities in the Dragon Venerable's Domain.
If you didn't see the people coming and going on the streets, mostly semi-transformed Demon Clan, Ling Yi might even think that this was a human city.
"This is almost indistinguishable from a human city, except it's a bit too big," Jiang Hongchan remarked after taking a bite of the stir-fried dish.
" The Demon Clan looks down on humans, is hostile to humans, and even eats humans, yet they imitate humans in every way—their lifestyle, their diet, their daily routines, and everything else."
"It's actually quite laughable," Lin Lan said dismissively.
"Most importantly, the Demon Clan not only imitates humans in every way, but also transforms into human form."
"Why?" Lin Xue'er asked.
"Because humans are uniquely endowed, only by taking human form can they be recognized by the rules of heaven and earth and be qualified to Tribulation Transcendence and become immortals," Lin Lan explained.
"No Demon Clan that has not fully transformed into human form is qualified to become an immortal."
"I see!"
Ling Yi continued eating his food without participating in the discussion; he hadn't eaten so comfortably in a long time.
Since transmigrating to this world, he has been eating either Fasting Pill or bland Spiritual Rice.
The two most enjoyable meals I had were: once, the one with the crane that had been cooked in the Four-Direction Cauldron – the taste was truly exceptional.
The second time was when I ate roasted forest rat in Stone City.
At other times, I haven't really had a proper meal.
The food at this Demon Clan- run restaurant was truly delicious; clearly, the Demon Clan chefs there had mastered the essence of human culinary skills.
When I turn around and leave, I'll take the chef with me.
"I wonder how Hu Fan is doing now?" Lin Xue'er said at this moment.
"Yes, he's about to participate in the Spring Competition Trial. I wonder if his human identity will be exposed, and if it is, how should we deal with it?" Jiang Hongchan also said.
Ever since watching the Protagonist's live stream, the three of them have been watching it for several hours every day, just like watching a TV series.
From being Hu Fan and humiliated to finally mastering Illusion Technique Great Accomplishment, Refinement the Chaos Pearl Fragment, no longer worrying about a sudden outburst after exposing his weaknesses, and making all the fox demon kids cry.
Then, when other powerful families came to their rescue, they were wiped out by a single Illusion Technique spell from the domineering old fox demon – there were exciting moments at every turn.
Ling Yi and the others were completely engrossed in watching it.
"I'm more worried about the old fox demon. She used a wide-range Illusion Technique before, which seemed powerful, but in reality, it damaged her very essence," Lin Lan said, frowning.
"Yes, the old fox demon's Illusion Technique are indeed powerful, but his cultivation level isn't very high. Forcibly casting such a high-level Illusion Technique would cause considerable damage to his Spiritual Sense and origin."
"The old fox demon is about to log off," Ling Yi said.
"Log off?"
"Yes, the old fox demon is already old and has entered a period of decline. Her cultivation is difficult to improve, and her lifespan is nearing its end. This time, she is probably using her Divine Ability Illusion Technique for the last time."
"No way, that old fox demon is such a kind person," Lin Xue'er said, frowning.
It's a demon, not a human.
"The old fox demon is definitely going to be removed from the story. For Hu Fan, the old fox demon is his only remaining Bond. Now that Hu Fan's Protagonist status has been determined, it's time for him to go out and explore."
"It was the old fox demon's Bond that trapped him in Hulin Town."
The news of Ling Yi's departure made the three women unhappy.
They had been watching the show for half a month and were already deeply immersed in it, developing a very positive impression of the old fox demon.
Humans can be good or evil, and demons can be good or bad.
This old fox demon was a kind fox demon; if it weren't for her, Hu Fan would have been dead long ago.
"Have you ever thought about this: once Hu A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality identity is exposed, how will he deal with it?" Lin Lan suddenly asked.
"How Lin Lan conducts himself depends on how the Demon Clan treats him. Hu Dan was only adopted by the old fox demon after he turned seven, so he is still Human Clan at heart," Ling Yi said, shaking his head.
"Moreover, this Hu Fan is extremely patient yet decisive in killing; his stance towards the Human Clan will not change."
"Moreover, in these three years, apart from the old fox demon treating him extremely well, the other Demon Clan haven't been very kind to him."
"Moreover, and most importantly, Hu Fan's real parents and family were all killed by the Demon Clan race and turned into food. This hatred is greater than the heavens."
"At most, it's just that their attitude towards the Demon Clan isn't as extreme as that of other human cultivators; they've made a distinction between good and evil."
"However, Hu Fan's human identity should not be exposed in the short term, since he has not yet truly grown up."
"Could you help that old fox demon?" Lin Xue'er asked Ling Yi.
Should we save that old fox demon? That's a possibility. Perhaps leaving that Bond would make it easier to recruit the Protagonist as Xiao Di.
This Hu Fan is, after all, the Protagonist; it won't be so easy to subdue him.
Others can be forcibly subdued, but the Protagonist cannot.
"Then answer two questions for me. If you answer correctly, I will take action."
"You ask."
All three women looked at Ling Yi.
"First question: The Protagonist has three cheat codes, what are they?"
Now the three women understood what Ling Yi meant by "cheat code".
"That's all I can think of, the Chaos Pearl Fragment." Lin Xue'er looked at Lin Lan and Jiang Hongchan.
" Hu Fan's Karmic Luck must be one of his cheat codes. If he didn't have Karmic Luck, he would have died long ago," Lin Ran said after thinking for a moment.
"And what's the last one? Hu Fan's aptitude and comprehension?" Jiang Hongchan asked.
" Hu Fan's aptitude and comprehension aren't particularly outstanding, so he can't be considered a cheat code," Lin Lan shook her head.
"Is that... the old fox demon?"
"The old fox demon's existence can only be attributed to Hu Fan's Karmic Luck, not to any external cheat code."
The three women were unable to determine the situation immediately.
"Let me remind you, a so-called 'cheat code' must be something far beyond the ordinary, possessing items or Divine Ability that can defy fate," Ling Yi said with a smile.
"Supernatural Divine Ability far beyond the norm? Then, wouldn't the Illusion Technique that the old fox demon taught Hu Fan be considered a cheat code?" Jiang Hongchan asked.
"The old fox demon's Divine Ability Illusion Technique are indeed formidable, reaching the point where illusions can become reality. Such abilities are rare even in the Immortal Realm, and should be considered one of his cheat codes," Lin Lan affirmed.
"If the old fox demon's cultivation can keep up, then with this Illusion Technique Divine Ability, he will be invincible in the Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom."
"Have you thought this through? Once it's decided, it can't be changed," Ling Yi reminded them.
"This is it: Chaos Pearl Fragment, Karmic Luck, and the old fox demon's Illusion Technique." Lin Lan made the decision.
Lin Xue'er and Jiang Hongchan thought about it and realized that these were the only three options, so they nodded in agreement.
Congratulations, you answered correctly.
Hu Fan has three major advantages: the Chaos Pearl Fragment, which allows him to conceal his Aura and provides a continuous supply of Spiritual Power; and a separate small space for farming.
This must be one of Hu Fan's cheat codes, no doubt about it.
The Protagonist's Karmic Luck is naturally one of his advantages. Without Karmic Luck, there would be no opportunities, and without opportunities, he wouldn't have been able to obtain that Wuming Cultivation Technique.
It was precisely because of this Wuming Cultivation Technique that Hu Fan, in his human form, was able to easily learn and comprehend the old fox demon's Illusion Technique Divine Ability.
Or rather, this Wuming Cultivation Technique could be considered one of the cheat codes, which would be more accurate.
The old fox demon's Illusion Technique Divine Ability was indeed powerful. Ling Yi could imagine that Hu Fan would likely be able to escape danger many times in the future by relying on this Divine Ability.
Since it's called a cheat, there's naturally no problem.
"The second question is, who are the Protagonist's three main enemies?"
" The Yin-Yang Sect must be included," said the Jiang Hongchan.
"Yes, it was because of the Yin-Yang Sect that the Protagonist ended up in the Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom, narrowly escaping death several times. It was also because of the Yin-Yang Sect that his family suffered a tragic death."
" Kun Tun, who is the reincarnation of the Chaos Immortal, must be one," Lin Xue'er said.
"The last Chaos Fragment is in Hu Fan's hands; the two will have to face off sooner or later."
"The third one, is it the Snake Demon Clan or the Wolf Demon Clan?"
" The Snake Demon Clan, after all, Hu Fan's parents ultimately died at the hands of the Snake Demon Clan," Jiang Hongchan said.
"Then the Snake Demon Clan."
The three quickly determined the answer.
Ling Yi nodded. "Congratulations, you answered correctly."
Whether it's right or wrong doesn't matter; whatever the final answer is, it's up to Ling Yi.
"Great! The old fox demon won't die now!" Lin Xue'er clapped her hands and exclaimed.
"Then when will we save the old fox demon?"
Ling Yi shook his head. "It's not the right time yet."
The old fox demon is still alive and well, why would you save her?
Moreover, Ling Yi's purpose in saving the old fox demon was to subdue Hu Fan. Even if he were to make a move, it would have to be at the most crucial moment, or when the Protagonist was most helpless.
Ling Yi's answer clearly displeased all three women.
Just as Lin Xue'er was about to say something, several powerful Aura suddenly appeared in the three women's Perception.
A moment later, five figures flew in through the window on the second floor of the restaurant and landed in front of Ling Yi and his companions.
These five individuals were all fully transformed Demon Clan, but they were all only at the Spirit Severing Stage and Spirit Severing Stage Great Demon.
Having not reached the Body Integration Realm, it is clearly not a manifestation of cultivation.
These five people either consumed a large amount of Transformation Grass or devoured a large number of human Transformations.
It's most likely the latter.
The production of Transformation Grass is limited, and only the Fox Venerable's Domain has mastered the cultivation techniques for Transformation Grass.
This is why, after watching the live streams for half a month, they saw that most of the Fox Tribe were either partially or fully transformed.
As for other Demon Clan realms, Transformation Grass is a rare commodity.
For the Demon Clan to fully transform into human form using the Transformation Grass, it must consume at least one hundred Transformation Grass.
Most Demon Clan may never see more than a few of these plants in their entire lives.
"It really is the Aura of a human." One of the middle-aged men, with a full beard, licked his lips and said.
Upon hearing this, the Demon Clan in the restaurant were immediately shocked.
Humans have actually infiltrated their Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom?
"So, you are Ling Yi. Hand over your most precious treasure, and I might let you die a little more easily. Otherwise, I will chew you up piece by piece."
Hearing the middle-aged man's words, Ling Yi laughed, "Your Demon Clan race is too inefficient. We've waited so long for a bunch of useless trash to come knocking. This won't do!"
Jiang Hongchan asked, "Boss, do you need us to help?"
Ling Yi shook his head. "A few pieces of trash, you don't need to lift a finger. I'm just testing out the new features of the cheat."
Ling Yi glanced at the five Great Demon, then pointed at the middle-aged man and said, "Let's start with you. Deprivation!"