Chapter 98: Heartthrob
The carriage stopped in front of an inn in an alley.
After we all got off the car, Jiaqi put away the carriage.
We followed him into the inn. The inn was beautifully decorated, even isolating the demonic energy from the streets outside. Even the monks serving inside could not be told whether they were demonic cultivators or ordinary monks.
Seeing Jiaqi walk in, a man who seemed to be a manager came over to greet him. The two men chatted for a few words and seemed to be very familiar with each other.
Then the steward gave Jiaqi five jade tablets. The two men said a few more words, and Jiaqi walked over with the jade tablets.
"First, check in. Then you can do whatever you want. Don't leave this city. My spiritual sense can monitor you. The rest is up to you."
"According to the room we were assigned when we signed up, we'll be two people to a room, all suites on the third floor. Meet here tomorrow morning at noon."
He was distributing jade tablets, and naturally handed the one between Ling Ye and me to Ling Ye.
Then, after confirming that there was no problem, he walked straight to the backyard.
The others looked at each other and also went upstairs.
Ling Ye nodded at me, and I followed him upstairs.
We lived in Room No. 3 of Tianzi. We used the jade tablet to draw the magic circle in front of the door, and the door opened immediately.
The feeling of swiping a card to check in at this hotel is really too strong.
I really want to complain, what on earth is going on with this magical world? Am I too ignorant???
You monks, why are you developing tourism here instead of practicing well?
"What did you seem to want to say along the way?"
After we entered the room and locked the door, Ling Ye waved his hand and a barrier appeared to cover us.
"...The Demon Realm is a little different from what I imagined."
I held it in for a long time before finally coming up with this sentence.
"You're still too young... Actually, the entire continent is about the same," he said, presumably knowing what I was trying to say. "Over the past thousand years, ascending has become increasingly difficult, but there are still so many cultivators. Many cultivators have lost hope of ascending, so they've begun to explore other avenues."
"After all, the more spirit stones you earn, the easier it is to practice."
"The East China Sea also has a well-developed tourism industry... Don't you and Hong know that?"
I:……
I don’t know??
I spent the past eighteen years going up and down Liu Yuan's mountain—
So I'm the country bumpkin?!
In the real world, humans can develop from primitive people to a high-tech world in just a few thousand years. In the world of cultivation, people often live for hundreds or thousands of years, so it is normal for society to develop a little bit...
But this development has a weird feeling, as if it has developed but not fully developed.
[…No, no, no, host, you are not a bumpkin, you are just defeated by the stereotype——]
Thank you so much for your comfort.
"Okay, let's get back to business." Ling Ye knew the answer from my expression and gently changed the subject. "Ah Hong should be in Zhongzhou, but the route to Zhongzhou has been crossed out. If the two of us want to go, we can only go on our own."
"At first, I wanted to rely on a tour group to get through some difficult places without exposing my identity, but now there is no way." Ling Ye waved his hand and a map appeared. It was the one that Jia Qi took out in the carriage today.
"So tonight we'll go see if Ah Hong is in Zhongzhou. If not, we can follow the tour group around east, south, west, and north and we should be able to find him."
"Master's spiritual awareness should be able to cover the entire Demon Realm, right?" I suddenly thought of this, but he shook his head.
"There are more tribulations in the Demon Realm than you think, at least seven."
"If I cover the entire Demon Realm, I'll be noticed immediately—that would be a provocation to the Demon Realm."
He pointed to Yanyu City where we were on the map.
"Because this is the only way to enter the Demon Realm, there are many guides. Even if you use your spiritual sense to scan the entire city, it won't make people too vigilant. But the entire Demon Realm is different."
"So I can only keep the exploration within a small area to ensure that I won't be discovered by the demon cultivators in the Tribulation Crossing Stage."
I thought about it and said, "When do we leave?"
Yanyun City is on the border of the Demon Realm, at least a few thousand miles away from Zhongzhou.
If Liu Hong is in Zhongzhou, it would be fine. If not, we have to rush back before noon.
"Now."
Ling Ye made a hand gesture and two puppets that looked exactly like us appeared. Then he made another hand gesture and we both disappeared at the same time.
Then he took me and turned into a stream of light and flew out of the window silently.
At this moment, I clearly realized that Ling Ye was at the Tribulation Crossing Stage. In just a few breaths, we had already stopped above Zhongzhou.
This place is completely different from Yanyu City——
Demonic energy was rising into the sky, accompanied by the smell of blood, as if some dangerous incident had just occurred not long ago.
This is what I imagine the magic world to look like.
The evil energy in the air here can trigger the inner demons.
It fits the stereotype too well.
A bloody and sinful place.
——Only when I got here did I realize that I had come to the territory of the evil cultivators who were wanted by all righteous people.
"The Heavenly Demon Palace is just ahead."
We were standing high in the sky, and Ling Ye pointed ahead to show me a black palace that reached into the sky. It was covered with all kinds of restrictions, and a thick demonic aura lingered around it, almost materializing.
"…Is Hong in there?"
I asked softly.
I can't see anything. I'm just a Nascent Soul and can't see through the restrictions above.
"There is only one Nascent Soul, 23 Out-of-Body Realms, 15 Spiritual Abilities, 2 Fusion Realms, 5 Void Realms, 3 Mahayana Realms, and one in the early stages of Tribulation."
"Several Foundation Establishment and Golden Core Formation cultivators... The Heavenly Demon Palace hasn't had this many people in a long time."
Then his eyes narrowed.
Then he grabbed my arm and moved to the side, and a red light passed by my face.
"My two fellow Taoists have been watching from the sky for so long, but what's going on?"
A demon cultivator wearing a smiling mask appeared in front of us.
The overwhelming pressure made me breathless for a moment, but Ling Ye waved his hand and the pressure disappeared.
"It seems I'm shortsighted. You're actually a senior in the Tribulation Crossing Stage—" He looked at Ling Ye and bowed exaggeratedly. "But my Heavenly Demon Palace isn't a place for casual sightseeing these days. If you two know what's good for you, please leave."
"Feiyun Earth Mother's territory is free to explore. If you are interested, you can also sign up for a tour group."
He suggested sincerely.
…
No no no, why are you so skilled too?!
[Ding Di Di - Stage 5: Safety
Taoism and the devil cannot coexist, and it is extremely dangerous to become a devil. Let's go to the Demon Palace to check on Liu Hong's safety.
Mission Reward: Lightning Rod (Xiuxian Version)]
Wait a minute, don't let a mission pop up at this time???
I am in the Tribulation Period?
ah?
Also, has that mission reward appeared before?!
Does this thing have to be sent out if it hasn’t been sent out yet?
[Ahem… This might come in handy later…]
Don't say such words that are like setting a flag. I'm scared.
"I don't think we need your advice on where to go, do we?"
Ling Ye tilted his head and a sword appeared in his hand.
His lamps were so famous that they would be exposed as soon as they were taken out.
"Are you coming for the Heavenly Demon Palace?" The masked man lowered his voice, and gusts of wind blew around him, accompanied by red and purple demonic energy.
I was a little breathless for a moment.
Ling Ye did not answer his question, but just glanced at me, then turned the sword in his hand and stabbed towards the demon cultivator, then skillfully patted my back, and I instantly appeared in front of the Heavenly Demon Palace.
"I'll hold him back, and you find a way to go in and take a look at Hong."
He was the voice in my head.
Then the moment I landed, I found that the demon cultivators around me were locking onto me.
…
The atmosphere was very awkward for a while.
No, Master, what's going on?
You sent me down here without telling me that I would be discovered if I came down here—
"Charmer" limited time trial coupon, use.
[Host—please read the instructions before using this—this thing—]
It's too late.
The moment I used it, a pink halo spread out and everyone present was hit.
A countdown appeared in the upper left corner of my vision.
The time is three days.
The people around him stopped for a moment.
Then they surrounded me.
"...Brother, are you passing by?" A tall and thin female demon cultivator walked over slowly. She was probably at the level of out-of-body cultivation, and the look in her eyes when she looked at me was really unclear.
"Oh, Sister Liu, what should I do if you scare this little Yuanying so recklessly?"
"This cultivator, do you want to visit the Heavenly Demon Palace?"
"Our Heavenly Demon Palace is a famous tourist attraction..."
…
For a moment, I was overwhelmed by the crowd.
The way they looked at me was not quite innocent.
Ahhhh——
Why are there still people taking advantage of the crowd to reach out——
I dodged and instantly moved to the gate of the Demon Palace. A group of people were standing at the bottom of the steps looking at me.
I looked at them warily.
Then use this time to read the prop description of "Charmer".
Heartthrob
This special item is second only to the "protagonist halo". Once you use it, everyone will love you and flowers will bloom when they see you. Everyone will fall in love with you and chase after you. Such love is unreasonable.
Some people's love is pure, and they will give up everything for you.
Some people's love is twisted. If they can't get your love, they will go crazy or even kill you.
After use, it will take effect within a radius of ten meters from the user, and the effect will not disappear after it takes effect. Hosts are advised to use it at their discretion.
I:……
I regret it.
...This thing is limited to three days.
That is to say, within three days, wherever I go, I will have an impact.
This is still the territory of the demon cultivators.
In other words, my chances of encountering love that involves distortion have greatly increased.
What kind of new world am I? ! ! !
[That's why I told you to read it before using it—you see, I never encouraged you to use this!]
If I hadn't used it in that situation just now, I would have died right there and then, okay?!
…
Although the effect of "Charmer" made me feel heartbroken, I did successfully enter the Demon Palace.
It went too smoothly, so smoothly that now there was a bunch of demon cultivators following behind me, who were fighting and pushing each other.
The setting of being a heartthrob is already outdated!
"Where do you want to visit? I'll take you there—"
"I know this place better. I've been here for three hundred years. Let me take you there—"
"A mere three hundred years, but I've been guarding this place for five hundred years. Here I come!"
…
Good, good, good, they’re fighting again.
I sighed and turned to look at the growing team behind me. I couldn't imagine what kind of pursuit I would face after the effect wore off in three days.
But now that we're here, "So... are you going to have a new Demon Lord?"
I turned around and asked.
All the demon cultivators paused for a second. I don’t want to recall that expression.
[…Is this the expression you get when your heart flutters after being suddenly struck by your idol? With that pink background and bubbles, maybe in their eyes, you're just that gorgeous right now.]
This kind of explanation is not needed!!!
"How can a demon-possessed little Nascent Soul from the righteous side be considered the new Demon Lord—"
"Humph, he has to survive the inheritance of the Heavenly Demon Palace before he can become a candidate... Why did you mention him?"
…
"Where is he? Tell me!"
Seeing that they were about to quarrel again, and the hatred was faintly tending to flow towards Liu Hong, I interrupted them urgently and pointed at the demon cultivator in the Void Stage who was rushing in first.
...His cultivation is quite high, so even if he attracts hatred from others, he may not be able to defeat them!
Then I watched him blush and slowly approach me.
"Oh, it's right under the Heavenly Demon Palace..." Then he tried to put his arm around my shoulders, but I dodged it instantly. Seeing his face full of disappointment, he said, "If you promise to have fun with me, I'll take you there."
The sticky sound gave me goosebumps.
Isn't that how all demon cultivators express their love?!
[…People here are tough, haha. Not imprisoning you on the spot is already a sign of restraint.]
Don't say such a terrible thing in a serious manner.
"Whoever takes me there will receive a gift from me."
With a serious expression, I pulled out a cup from my storage bag and held it in my hand.
I'm sorry, Ah Hong, I'll let your brother do you a favor for your cup——
As soon as these words were spoken, all the demon cultivators became excited and wanted to come up and take the cup from my hand.
"What are you doing?"
Suddenly, a cold shout stunned all the demon cultivators, and they knelt down with some struggle.
"Second Elder."
I turned around, and a Mahayana-level man in a red dress, whose gender was difficult to tell... appeared in the dark. He looked coldly at me and the group of demon cultivators behind me.
The distance between us should be more than ten meters.
"Who let him in? Are you all behaving like this?" He shouted harshly, then stretched out his hand to condense a ball of red light and walked towards me.
"Young man, you are very brave—just because you are brave, you stay..."
Before I could finish my words, he had already stepped into my sphere of influence.
I thought to myself, "Oh no!"
"...Just stay and be my male lover."
His expression had changed from fierce to ambiguous, and the red light in his hand turned into a rose, which he then handed to me.
...I killed this "heartthrob". How could my life have ended up with such a cheesy and awkward scene?!
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