Chapter 36: Even in the Demonic Cult, there are still many good people.
"Wow, host, you're still alive? You scared me to death!"
Early in the morning, Hua Deng heard the system's excited voice.
“You are,” she said coolly. “I thought you were dead.”
The system said with shame, "I'm sorry, host, I'm so useless."
"Never mind, you went into hibernation because I was injured, right?"
"Actually, it's because..." It's because of the heart's blood of that person named Shen Zhou.
The system recalled the information it had obtained when it returned to headquarters for repairs and felt it couldn't tell Hua Deng so soon, lest it alert the enemy. So it vaguely replied, "I suppose so."
Hua Deng said, "It's good that you're back."
She enthusiastically tried out the newly acquired Jade Void Fan while studying Shen Zhou's martial arts techniques. The fan seemed to have formed a bond with her, making it easy and convenient to use.
According to Shen Zhou, this fan is currently only of the fifth grade, but as her cultivation level advances, it will gradually upgrade to perfectly match her level, making it a rare immortal-grade magic weapon in the entire cultivation world.
So she was even more confused as to why Shen Zhou had a powerful weapon refiner sister.
And Shen Zhou told her that he wouldn't kill anyone to cover it up in the future, right?
Hua Deng rubbed his arms and practiced even harder.
When Shen Zhou returned from outside, she was sparring with a puppet. The two were evenly matched and fought fiercely.
Shen Zhou commented: "There aren't many people who can fight alongside you anymore."
Hua Deng: "Come and try if you dare!!"
Shen Zhou raised his hand and snatched the sword from the puppet's hand. He even deliberately suppressed his cultivation to the Foundation Establishment stage to fight against Hua Deng.
He could beat his Nascent Soul master with his Nascent Soul cultivation, and now he could easily withstand Hua Deng's attacks with his Foundation Establishment cultivation.
Hua Deng: "Are you cheating?"
Shen Zhou: "What is that?"
He tossed aside the lantern and fan, sat down on the cloud, and said dejectedly, "I'm not playing anymore, it's no fun."
Shen Zhou picked up her fan and said, "You were too hesitant. You should have done it this way."
With a casual wave of his hand, all the puppets around him were torn to pieces.
"What are you doing?" Hua Deng reached out to snatch her fan. "I've gotten quite attached to them, so be gentle."
Shen Zhou tossed the fan aside, preventing her from taking it, and snapped his fingers with his free hand. All the puppets revived on the spot and limped out to find a place to repair them.
"Try it the way I just did."
Just as Hua Deng was about to fly into a rage while grabbing the fan, he finally relented and handed the Jade Void Fan to Hua Deng.
Hua Deng glared at him, stroked the fan, and muttered, "Let's give it a try."
She pointed the fan out the window, and Shen Zhou reached out and adjusted it, turning it in a different direction for her.
Without much thought, Hua Deng silently recited the incantation and unleashed his full power.
At this very moment, the Left Protector and Jin Ze are repairing the puppets outside the hall.
Jinze said indignantly, "Why should I, the young master of Ziyang Palace, do such a thing?"
The Left Protector habitually makes empty promises: "It will be great when you become the leader."
Jinze flung his hand away and said, "No way, I can't swallow this! Why should I have to clean up his mess when he's flirting with other women?"
Left Protector: "Young Master, don't be impulsive. They are husband and wife, and we are ultimately outsiders..."
"What couple?!" Jinze exclaimed in horror. "Could they be Daoist partners?"
Left Protector: "Otherwise what?"
Jinze: "But he—"
Suddenly, as if sensing something, he abruptly turned his head to block, his immortal sword held horizontally in front of his chest. However, after he blocked the first wave of magical power, another familiar aura followed, directly throwing him off and causing him to fall into the clouds.
Jinze: "I'll fuck your grandpa Chen Zhou!"
Hua Deng peered out: "What's that noise?"
Shen Zhou's expression remained unchanged: "The guards nearby are greeting you."
"What did he say?"
"I'm saying you're very capable."
Hua Deng said with a smug look, "You people from the Demonic Sect are quite friendly."
Shen Zhou nodded calmly.
After a morning of practice, Hua Deng and Shen Zhou returned to the secret realm to avoid keeping Su Yiqing waiting too long.
Su Yiqing was still inside the Immortal Spirit Pearl, protected by a barrier set up by Shen Zhou, making it undoubtedly the safest place.
Shen Zhou said, "Someone's coming, I'll go take care of it," and went out alone. Su Yiqing waited quietly for him to leave, then grabbed the streetlight.
"What did you do last night?" Her eyes were flashing wildly, and for some reason, Hua Deng sensed a hint of anticipation in them.
"Practicing martial arts," Hua Deng said, puzzled. "And then, enjoying the scenery. What else can we do?"
Having confirmed that what she said was true, Su Yiqing was greatly disappointed and shook her head, sighing, "Is your Daoist partner really a man? He spent the whole night practicing with you?"
"Probably," Hua Deng thought, "after all, what she touched was quite... um."
Quickly shaking that dangerous thought out of her head, she changed the subject, saying, "I wonder how many people came this time. Let's go out and take a look."
When they went outside, they found that everyone present had been driven away, leaving only blood and fragments of magical artifacts on the ground, and then there was Pei Jianming lying pitifully on the ground.
Shen Zhou stepped on his face and said, "Want a Heaven-level magic weapon? You don't have that ability yet."
The light on Pei Jianming went out completely. He was both shocked and angry, and said sadly, "Did you activate it too?"
The same problem as with the streetlights.
Shen Zhou, who had already stopped caring about the origin of Hua Deng, suddenly felt a bit irritated. He stomped Pei Jianming's face into the ground and said, "Yes, so you have to die here today."
"Ugh!" Pei Jianming opened his mouth and a mouthful of yellow dirt, making it impossible for him to speak.
Hua Deng squatted down and looked at him for a while before saying, "I remember you have a fire elemental root?"
Pei Jianming: "Hmm!"
She looked up at Chen Zhou again: "Keep it. I want to eat hot pot. He can start a fire."
Shen Zhou said, "You've already reached the Golden Core stage, and you're still thinking about eating all the time?"
Hua Deng thought to himself, "This isn't like yesterday when you threatened Brother Mule that you were going to make mule meat sandwiches."
However, Shen Zhou still withdrew his foot and said to Pei Jianming, "Get up."
Pei Jianming finally pulled himself out of the ground, shouting hoarsely, "A scholar can be killed but not humiliated!"
Shen Zhou grabbed his head and lifted him up: "Say it again."
Pei Jianming shuddered: "Actually, that was my second personality just now. Don't kill me, I'm the best at making hot pot!"
The lights chuckled.
Shen Zhou glanced at her and seemed to smile briefly, but it was fleeting.
But while they had fire and the tools to start it, such as lanterns, food became a problem.
"I want beef, lamb, chicken... and mountain delicacies and vegetables!"
After hearing Hua Deng's description, Chen Zhou disappeared for a moment. When he reappeared, he was carrying a rope with various cattle, sheep, chickens, and rabbits tied to the back of the rope.
The meat was of very good quality, but unfortunately it was alive.
The rabbit was still trembling, and the sheep bowed to them, its head quivering.
Hua Deng: "...That's not what I want!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Zhou glanced at him, gave a light snort, and his eyes seemed to say, "I knew you were so hard to please."
Just as Hua Deng was about to defend himself, he disappeared again. When he returned, he was holding a mahogany table in one hand, which was covered with exquisite bowls and plates, thinly sliced beef and mutton, and a variety of fruits and pastries.
Hua Deng: "...Where did this come from?"
Shen Zhou said calmly, "There are a few old men outside making barbecue, so I just grabbed some."
This is so easy to use!
And how did you end up outside the secret realm? The elders worked so hard guarding it for a month, and you even stole their precious meal! This is truly...
Su Yiqing: "It smells so good."
Hua Deng: "It smells really good, let's eat this."
With preparations complete, Pei Jianming squatted down in front of the pot to start a fire, while Hua Deng and Su Yiqing sat by the pot to cook the meat.
Shen Zhou declined their invitation and showed his aversion to the mundane atmosphere, leaving them with a protective barrier before going out to cultivate alone.
Perhaps because the person he feared most had left, the cow that had been quietly tied to the tree suddenly approached the streetlights without a sound, then raised its hind hoof and swiftly kicked them.
Hua Deng, who sensed the fluctuations in spiritual energy, thought: "What? Brother, are you looking for death?"
She didn't even need to lift a finger; the defensive magic weapon sent the bull flying three feet away. But Hua Deng was still stunned because the plate of meat she had painstakingly cooked had all fallen from her hands, its death a gruesome sight.
"The cow died in vain after falling into your hands."
A sudden voice came from behind, with a familiar mocking tone. Hua Deng didn't even need to turn around; he simply threw a chopstick at the person behind him.
Shen Zhou caught it casually and said with a smile, "Okay, you've gotten stronger."
After saying that, he turned his face and looked at the cow that was trying to sneak away.
His smile vanished instantly, and his dark eyes, once devoid of laughter, became particularly eerie.
ox:"……"
The ox bent its front leg and knelt down gently.
Hua Deng covered his eyes and said, "Don't make it too bloody, it'll ruin my appetite."
Shen Zhou paused, his hand, which was about to snap the cow's neck, and naturally withdrew it, instead kicking the cow's rump.
The movement looked very light, but the cow suddenly flew out, mooing as it disappeared into the woods. Whether it would land alive or not was up to fate.
Having witnessed everything, Pei Jianming instinctively covered his buttocks and silently increased his firepower.
Hua Deng picked up a piece of meat with her chopsticks and turned to let Chen Zhou try it, but he had already left, so she had to put it in her own mouth.
"As expected of someone with a fire-attribute celestial spiritual root, their ability to control the fire is truly impressive," Hua Deng praised.
Pei Jianming: "Thank you."
I'm not happy at all!
Su Yiqing slurped up the soup beside him and said, "After all, his master is Sword Master Qiu Ce."
"Pfft!" Hua Deng choked on a piece of meat.
Su Yiqing quickly patted her back: "What's wrong? Why are you so agitated when you heard about Sword Master Qiu Ce?"
Hua Deng's lips twitched, and he lowered his voice, saying, "If I'm not mistaken, the Sword Master you're talking about is one of my lovers in the book!"
"Wow, that's awesome!" Su Yi gave a thumbs up.
Hua Deng took a bite of vegetables with a melancholy expression.
Although the book features a large cast of characters, considering all factors, three men stand out as absolutely pivotal figures—
Sword Master Qiu Ce, Demon King Yun Xing, and Demon Sect Leader Feng Chi.
In terms of strength, they are the only three in the world at the Tribulation Transcending stage; in terms of screen time, each of them occupies at least a hundred chapters; in terms of popularity, the three are equally matched, with their aloofness, forceful acquisition, and love-hate relationship being popular factors.
The only problem is...
"Wait a minute, this Demon King Yun Xing looks like my boyfriend's dad." Su Yiqing's chopsticks fell to the ground with a clatter.
Hua Deng: "Your boyfriend?"
Su Yiqing: "Yun Mingyu, the young master of the demon race, the Yun Xing you mentioned should be his father."
After a moment of silence, Hua Deng resolutely said, "Don't worry, I won't be your stepmother."
Su Yiqing: "Good sisters, for life!"
Even so, I can't help but feel envious: "I never imagined that such unattainable figures would be your lovers."
Hua Deng didn't want to say much, so she rubbed her face and asked, "Aren't these people in your story?"
"Well."
As if recalling some unpleasant memory, Su Yiqing said, "Yes."
"Sword Master Qiu Ce hates the demon race. When he was chasing Yun Mingyu, he almost stabbed me to death as well."
"The Demon King Lao Deng is dedicated to breaking me up with Yun Mingyu, and he even imprisoned me and tortured me by hanging me up."
"Feng Chi is an even worse scoundrel. He has three thousand concubines, and he even wants to use me to make medicine to help him prolong his life!"
Su Yiqing became angrier as she spoke: "I must have committed eight lifetimes of sins to have transmigrated into this kind of insane novel."
Hua Deng: "Isn't this supposed to be a sweet romance novel?"
Su Yiqing: "I don't know either. Does a romance without any ups and downs mean it's a sweet story? It's not sweet at all for me!"
Just as Hua Deng was about to say a few more words of comfort to her, she suddenly received a system notification, something she hadn't done in a long time.
Quest: [Taken back to the cave by Qiu Ce for dual cultivation] Incomplete
Timeframe: Two months
Hua Deng: "???"
Now she needs comfort too!
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