【Little Yaoqing, let's make a deal. You give us a leaf, and we'll give you all these rare and precious herbs so you can become even smarter.】
The system pointed to the things surrounding Chu Xinxin's flowerpot.
Yao Qingcao hesitated.
Hesitation proves there's a chance!
The system continued, "[If there are even better options in the future, or if you want anything else, I can find it for you.]"
Yao Qingcao looked at Chu Xinxin again and said cautiously, "I won't trade, unless you use the cold spring water from Kunlun Mountain...!"
The cold spring water of Kunlun Mountain—isn't that the water the Demon Lord poured on Chu Xinxin?
"This is it!" Chu Xinxin excitedly pointed to the bucket next to her. "You could drink from it and even take a bath with it!"
Yao Qingcao shook her head: "I don't want cold spring water, I want the chalcedony produced in the cold spring."
With Chu Xinxin's current physical condition, let alone Cold Spring Jade Marrow, she can't even leave the Demon Lord's study, let alone go to Kunlun Mountain.
"It's over, system, we're going to be doomed in this world."
Chu Xinxin wailed.
The system was equally desperate: [Meng Ji's heart must be made of iron. You even shielded him from the Demon God's Cone, and his favorability rating still isn't maxed out!]
Chu Xinxin: "How much did it go up?"
[71 before blocking, 81 after blocking.]
Chu Xinxin: "With this rate of increase, do I have to shield him from two more...?"
Before Chu Xinxin could finish speaking, a deep yet incredibly clear voice suddenly rang out in the study—
"so……"
Chu Xinxin suddenly raised her head, her heart clenching violently as if someone were squeezing it.
The system and Yao Qingcao were also stiff, holding their breath and not daring to move.
In the very center of the room, the Demon Lord, whose face was extremely pale, emerged from a cloud of black mist.
He stared intently at Chu Xinxin, struggling to control his anger: "So, for the sake of that so-called favorability, you risked your life to block that demonic cone?!"
So, all that regret and self-blame he felt day and night, and all that searching for divine medicines and magical treasures throughout the world, was it all part of a scheme?
Chu Xinxin's mind went blank; she stared at him blankly, her mind filled with the thought, "It's over, we've been found out."
The Demon Lord's voice only reached his ears, not her heart.
Not to mention noticing that the Demon Lord's body seemed to be trembling slightly.
The room was silent.
The Demon Lord waited for a long time but received no answer. He assumed she had tacitly agreed, took a deep breath, glanced at Chu Xinxin, and turned to leave.
As Chu Xinxin watched his retreating figure, she inexplicably felt... that she had done something wrong.
She opened her mouth as if to say something to persuade him to stay, but then she didn't know what to say.
[Sister, why does the Demon Lord seem like he's been let down?]
Feeling like she was living under someone else's roof, Chu Xinxin decided to apologize first.
But after that day, Chu Xinxin never saw him again.
The rare and precious materials that nourish the soul are supplied as always.
The system purified it and then force-fed it to Chu Xinxin.
Before long, Chu Xinxin returned to her original size.
Yao Qingcao watched with great envy: "Sister, the Demon Lord is so kind! He even gave you the lotus seeds of the Primordial Chaos Green Lotus, plus this Undying Divine Pill, the Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng, the Jade Skin Flower..."
The Primordial Chaos Lotus is a spiritual object nurtured by heaven and earth before the separation of chaos, sharing the same origin as Pangu... and thus, also sharing the same origin as your original form.
Feeling a little embarrassed, Chu Xinxin decided that the first thing she did after regaining her true form was to thank the Demon Lord.
They searched the entire Demon Palace but couldn't find him.
When asked, the system replied: "Sister, even if he were standing right in front of me, I couldn't sense him. There's nothing I can do to help."
Chu Xinxin leaned against the window, poking Yao Qingcao's soft, fleshy belly with a melancholy expression.
She can't escape, and she can't see anyone. Being locked up here all day, she's going to get moldy.
[By the way, sister!]
The system exclaimed excitedly: "Didn't he put that ring on you? Want to try using it to find him?"
Um!
That's right!
Chu Xinxin's eyes lit up. She closed her eyes and carefully sensed the presence, finally finding a faint but very obvious aura.
She followed the direction of the aura and slowly searched for it, until the aura stopped at the tall Star-Picking Tower.
Chu Xinxin pushed open the door and went in. The first floor of the Star-Picking Tower was very empty.
The floor was covered with smooth and beautiful marble, and the walls were painted with flowers, birds, fish and animals, as well as strange characters.
The scent continued to drift upwards along the stairs.
Chu Xinxin followed them up and finally saw the Demon Lord meditating on the top floor of the Star-Picking Tower.
As soon as Chu Xinxin stepped onto the stairs, Nan Guangyu shouted sharply, "Who is it!"
Demonic energy instantly appeared in his hand and rushed towards Chu Xinxin in an instant.
He raised his head, saw it was her, and abruptly pulled it back, suffering a backlash as he spat out a mouthful of blood with a "pfft".
"What’s wrong with you?!"
Chu Xinxin rushed forward to help him up in a hurry, only to see that his face was pale, his lips were bloodless, and his breath was weak.
It seems he has suffered extremely severe internal injuries.
Chu Xinxin held his hand and helped him up, then took the opportunity to check his internal energy.
The energy flowed erratically, and demonic energy surged in reverse.
"How can I help you?" Chu Xinxin asked.
"No need." Nan Guangyu withdrew his hand. "Get out."
Chu Xinxin frowned: "Are the gods and demons still at war?"
Nan Guangyu gently wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and asked calmly, "What are you doing here?"
"I've come to thank you..." Chu Xinxin said seriously, "that Creation Lotus seed..."
"Consider this my way of settling your score." Nan Guangyu forcefully interrupted Chu Xinxin, then opened his hand towards Chu Xinxin, revealing a long, thin ice crystal in his palm.
He said, "This is cold spring chalcedony from the Kunlun Mountains."
Chu Xinxin's eyes revealed longing: "So?"
"I can give it to you, or I can release your divine race." Nan Guangyu put away the jade marrow, "but the divine race must return the demon race's city and immediately cease hostilities."
"I agree."
"How can you guarantee this if you haven't ascended to the position of chieftain of the gods?"
“I have my own way. If you are not at ease, I can swear to the heavens.”
After Chu Xinxin swore an oath with her three fingers together, she gained another layer of connection with the Demon Lord.
"Tomorrow someone will escort you back to the gods."
After giving the jade marrow to Chu Xinxin, Nan Guangyu turned his back to her.
This means to see the guest off.
Chalcedony = leaves of the Yaoqing grass.
The leaves of Yaoqing grass can be cured by incantation.
The incantation can resolve the issue, meaning Chu Xinxin will no longer be under Meng Ji's control and will regain her freedom.
But Chu Xinxin wasn't as happy as she had imagined; instead, she felt unwell all over.
However, the Demon Lord did not intend to continue the discussion. Perhaps they would never see each other again. Whatever the reason, dwelling on it would be pointless.
Chu Xinxin thanked them again and then went downstairs.
Just as they descended two steps, the Demon Lord's voice rang out again: "Why did you go to block that Demon God's Cone?"
Chu Xinxin stopped in her tracks.
The Demon Lord then asked, "The incantation technique? Or did you do it on purpose?"
Chu Xinxin glanced at the system's little red light subconsciously; it was lit, indicating that the system was offline.
"It wasn't intentional. I was brainwashed by the incantation magic those few days, and I was in a daze. Plus, Mengji had the mark of the person I love on him, so I thought he was him."
"Isn't Meng Ji...the person you love?"
“No.” Chu Xinxin smiled. “He might not be in this world anymore.”
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