Chapter 57: This dragon might have some problems, or suffer from slave syndrome...
At this moment, a soldier came in and reported: "Sir, His Majesty has already held a banquet in the palace. Please come in and join us."
The chief monk said: "I understand. Let's go now."
After the soldiers withdrew, the chief said to Xie Xiyi, "Come with me into the palace."
After a pause, he warned, "Although I'm reluctant to take action, you know I have a poison sac. If you make any unusual moves, I can still poison you to death without a single soldier."
He was unwilling to confront this kind of cultivator who was obviously a disciple of a sect. Of course, he could kill him easily, but after dying in his hands, he would have to face the sect forces behind them, one after another, which would be very bad.
However, this does not mean that he is easy to bully. It is naturally more difficult for the demon race to cultivate to the Nascent Soul stage than for human cultivators, so the realm is more valuable.
He didn't know why this cultivator thought that a cultivator at the Jindan realm could fight against him at the Yuanying realm, but the fact that a cultivator at this realm could easily see through his true form was enough to make him wary.
To show his sincerity, he introduced himself, "My name is Raven. You can just call me by my name. The demon race doesn't have as many formalities as you humans."
Chi Yu asked curiously, "Wait, you're obviously a dragon, why are you named after a bird?"
Raven said, "Is there a problem? Don't you human cultivators also give birds names? Skylark, Owl, they're just names."
Chi Yu: "Oh."
An attendant came in and urged, "Sir, someone is coming from the palace. Please come in as soon as possible to attend the banquet."
The raven said, "Alright, you all come with me. His Majesty is a kind person, and he won't hold it against you even if I make a mistake."
After saying this, Raven reached out to straighten his clothes, took out a comb and mirror from his sleeve, and used the mirror to comb his bangs. With a light flick of his fingers, he lifted the bangs to one side, revealing his beautiful forehead. He couldn't help but whistled, "Today, I am still perfect."
He caught a glimpse of Chi Yu peeking at him, smiled slightly, and said, "It's the nature of the demon race to love beauty, don't be offended."
Chi Yu was about to speak when Xie Xiyi reached out and covered his eyes. The corners of his lips curled up as he said in a pleasant voice, "Stones contain jade and the mountains shine; waters contain pearls and the rivers are charming."
Raven frowned, "I heard it sound like he was scolding me—"
Chi Yu: That’s right, Senior Brother Xuan Ji is scolding you for having no substance.
The raven said, "Forget it. I won't bother with you youngsters. Please follow me."
After leaving the mansion and getting on the carriage, Raven noticed the child in Chi Yu's arms. "Demon? You actually raised a demon?"
Chi Yu said, "It's a hybrid of a demon and a mortal. It still has some potential to become a human."
After hearing this, Raven's wariness towards these people decreased a little. He smiled and said, "For a demon to cultivate the human way, the difficulty is no less than when I refine the elixir of immortality."
Xiaoqiu asked curiously, "The longevity elixir will do, why do we have to have the immortality elixir?"
Raven didn't ignore Xiaoqiu's problem just because he was in the Qi Refining Stage. "You can only take one type of pill that increases your lifespan, and the effect will be multiplied. In that case, the Longevity Pill is definitely better than the Longevity Pill that only increases your lifespan by a hundred years."
Xiaoqiu said frankly, "I heard that the Emperor of the Yu Dynasty is now over a hundred years old. If he hasn't taken any elixirs, how can he stay young forever?"
Raven was surprised and said, "You know quite a lot."
Since the deal had been made, Raven felt obligated to share the inside story, so he patiently said, "I used a special forbidden magic formation. This formation can keep life and flesh in the present moment. However, forbidden magic is always taboo and has certain adverse consequences. In a dozen years, this formation will lose its effectiveness."
When Chi Yu heard about the forbidden technique, he couldn't help but look at Xie Xiyi.
Xie Xiyi noticed his gaze, but showed no expression.
Chi Yu had no choice but to ask, "What are the negative consequences of this forbidden formation?"
Raven said worriedly, "Your Majesty often falls into a coma, and his body is getting weaker and weaker."
Nostalgia flickered in his eyes. "Back then, Your Majesty was also as vigorous and agile as a tiger or leopard. He once fought a bear and held his own. His martial arts skills were quite advanced. You must understand that he is only a mortal, his flesh and blood as fragile as paper. To be able to achieve this is truly the pinnacle of human endeavor."
After a pause, he said, "But now, Your Majesty can't even take a few more steps without gasping for breath. He has become so weak that I don't know what to do."
Xie Xiyi asked, "The lifespan of a mortal is no more than a hundred years at most. Why are you using forbidden techniques to forcibly extend his life?"
"Why?" Raven exclaimed, "Of course it's for your Majesty's great cause."
Xie Xiyi: "A great cause for the ages?"
The raven said, "You won't understand. Demons and monsters are rampant in the wilderness, and mortals are like ants. His Majesty wants to build a kingdom where mortals can live and work in peace, free from the invasion of demons. Monks, demons, monsters, and devil cultivators all regard mortals as mayflies and ants. They don't care, but His Majesty does. This is his great cause. And I will realize this wish for him."
Chi Yu thought he said it very well, but it still felt a little strange. "But Brother Raven, you are also a demon."
Raven said, "Although I am a demon, I have a heart close to your Majesty."
Chi Yu: "No, no, no, that's not what I meant..."
Never mind, he didn't know what to say.
But he felt from Raven's words that this person didn't seem very smart.
Chi Yu extended his spiritual sense and touched Xie Xiyi. Xie Xiyi's spiritual sense also emerged and came into contact with his spiritual sense. "What's wrong?" Xie Xiyi said with his spiritual sense.
Chi Yu whispered to him, "Senior Brother Xuan Ji, did you hear that? I feel like this Raven Brother is a little bit stupid."
Xie Xiyi: "Why do you care what he does?"
Chi Yu: “Uh.”
Xie Xiyi said: "A Yuanying stage demon, how much loss do you think he can suffer?"
Chi Yu: “…That’s right.”
As they were talking, they were already at the gate of the palace.
Raven was obviously a big hit with the emperor. When the guards saw his face and then saw several people following him who they had never seen before, they didn't have any questions and let him go.
They arrived a little late, and many officials were already seated at the palace banquet, including many subordinates from the Demon Suppression Division. Raven directly led Chi Yu and others to the seats in the front, and also asked several subordinates to give up their seats to Chi Yu and others.
Raven made a wish directly to Xie Xiyi: "I won't ask about your secrets. Anyway, I want the best spiritual root. I want a golden spiritual root. It has a strong killing aura and is the best for strengthening the body."
Xie Xiyi said expressionlessly: "I am a cultivator, but I am not a god."
Raven was disappointed. "Isn't this something you can control?"
Xie Xiyi said: "At most three spiritual roots, it depends on luck."
Raven couldn't help but feel disgusted. "Three spiritual roots, the cultivation speed is too slow. I can exchange a Yuanying stage poison sac for three spiritual roots?"
Xie Xiyi said: "It's just a Yuanying stage poison sac. If my junior brother didn't need it, it would be of no value to me."
The raven said angrily, "This is a deadly poison that can kill a cultivator in the Nascent Soul stage. Even a Mahayana cultivator would be hampered in their cultivation if they came into contact with it, preventing them from making any progress for at least a hundred years. This is my most precious treasure!"
Xie Xiyi said, "But treasures are difficult to recognize their masters and are extremely prone to backfire. You are not in trouble because it is your companion treasure."
Raven was stuck, and finally muttered, "Okay, then three spiritual roots, it must be three spiritual roots, otherwise it will be difficult to cultivate to the Golden Core Realm."
Xie Xiyi said calmly: "It depends on luck, there is no guarantee."
Raven was furious and said, "It's a complete loss-making business."
During the conversation, bells and drums on both sides of the palace banquet rang out, and the eunuch's distinctive voice was heard: "The emperor has arrived!"
The ministers stepped back and performed the solemn ceremony of three kneelings and nine kowtows. "Long live our emperor! Long live our emperor! Long live our emperor!"
Raven also saluted, but when Chi Yu and his companions didn't move, Raven lowered his voice in dissatisfaction and said, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Is our wise and mighty Majesty not worthy of your kneeling?"
Chi Yu: "..."
No, you specify what the problem is.
Chi Yuke couldn't kneel down, let alone Xie Xiyi. Even if he didn't go to Zizaizhou, he would still be the crown prince. How could he kneel down to the king of another country? Xiaoqiu was Xie Xiyi's servant at home, but he was also a future prince outside. It was even more impossible for him to perform the three kneelings and nine kowtows to the emperor of another country.
The raven couldn't control them, so it ignored them and shouted devoutly, "Long live the emperor."
Amid the sound of bells and drums, Chi Yu saw a tall young emperor wearing a luxurious dragon robe embroidered with the sun, moon, stars, mountains and dragons, a crown on his head, and jade white pearls covering his eyes. His every move showed the majesty of an emperor coming in from outside. Behind him were eunuchs holding whisks and jade ruyi, and palace maids holding peacock feather fans and canopies.
The emperor's face could be glimpsed between the tassels of the crown. His face was as beautiful as jade, his nose was high, and his eyes were as bright as lacquer. But just as the raven had said, he did not look well. His lips were pale, and his eyes and brows showed a hint of fatigue that was hard to conceal.
However, although he is just a mortal, he feels very oppressive.
The way they refused to salute was very eye-catching. The emperor glanced at them lightly, and under his frail appearance, the glance was as sharp as cold lightning.
When the emperor slowly stepped onto the throne, he raised his hand and said, "All the ministers, please stand."
The officials who had performed the ceremony then took their seats again.
The emperor said, "Today is the celebration banquet for Pei Aiqing. Pei Aiqing has slain the demon dragon and has made great contributions. I grant him the throne."
The eunuch moved the table back and placed it next to the emperor's throne.
Raven stood up happily, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
He strode over to the emperor and sat down. The emperor said, "Give me the imperial wine."
The eunuch brought the wine and poured it into the golden cup. After it was full, the emperor picked up the cup and said with a smile, "Pei Qing, please enjoy."
Raven knelt down quickly and said, "Thank you, Lord."
Then he drank the full glass of wine and said, "Good wine."
She sat down again happily and served the emperor some food attentively, "Your Majesty, please eat well. I see that you have lost a lot of weight."
Chi Yu turned to Xie Xiyi and said, "Senior Brother Xuanji, there might be something wrong with this dragon."
Xie Xiyi frowned slightly and said, "There is a problem."
Chi Yu asked, "What's the problem?"
Xie Xiyi said, "I have a slave disease."
Chi Yu: "..."
Xie Xiyi said, "He is terminally ill and there is no hope of recovery. Let's cremate him."
Chi Yu: "..."
I don't think that's the problem.
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