0p0 Chapter 192 Arrival at Qingqiu
Chapter 192 Arrival at Qingqiu
After successfully forming their cores, everyone returned to Li Ji's spirit boat.
Yun Yici originally planned to return to the human realm to form her core, so forming it in the demon realm was an unexpected surprise.
Wen Fuyue carried with her elixirs to stabilize her cultivation level, and Li Ji had an abundance of spiritual herbs.
With the Emperor's decree, Li Shao obtained a large number of rare spiritual herbs from Li Ji and transformed them into a medicinal pool. Yun Yici soaked in it every day, and his cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds.
When the Snake Mother went out, no one dared to offend her.
The journey was smooth, and in just ten days, the giant spirit ship carrying everyone arrived in Qingqiu.
Qingqiu City, ruled by the fox clan for thousands of years, is one of the oldest demon cities in the demon realm.
The fox clan is adept at social maneuvering and maintains good relations with other clans. The Moon Worship Festival was initially just a small gathering among the fox clan, but it gradually evolved into a stage for the second generation of demons to make their mark.
For example, the majority of the tribes in Jiuqi City are the Scaled Tribe and the Fox Tribe of Qingqiu, as well as many furry demon tribes.
Anyway, that's what Yun Yici thought.
The moment Li Ji's spirit boat arrived in Qingqiu, the Qingqiu Demon King learned of it and then sent people to escort them into the city in a grand manner.
Unlike when she was in Yinxian City, Ji Heng tried every means to avoid the city's residents.
The young demon king, accompanied by Li Ji, swaggered into the city, traversing its center, attracting frequent glances from the lesser demons along the way.
This wasn't directed at Li Ji, but at Wen Fuyue and her disciples.
Yun Yici had originally thought that the spiritual medicine Ling Wan had given them might have the function of disguising them as demon cultivators.
Unexpectedly, during a casual chat with Li Ji, I learned that such a miraculous medicine was nothing but self-deception.
A powerful demon like Li Ji is impossible to fool.
In short, they don't need to deceive the lesser demons who might be fooled by this elixir; the greater demons they want to deceive can see through their human cultivation at a glance.
However, the demon realm has always believed that whoever has the biggest fist is the boss, and strength is paramount.
Although human cultivators are opposed by demon cultivators, as long as you are strong enough, you can roam freely in this land.
Wen Fuyue dared not act rashly because she had several disciples who were only at the Foundation Establishment stage with her, and she was afraid that if she didn't keep an eye on them, they would be harmed by some demon cultivator.
So he preferred to stay at the bottom of the sea rather than take Yun Yici and the others ashore for a walk.
Wen Fuyue only dared to lead her disciples deep into the heart of the demon realm because Li Ji promised to protect them and Emperor Shen Huaichuan was also by her side.
Yes, Qingqiu is not far from Jiuqi, but it is located in the center of the demon realm and is very prosperous.
The little demons sized up Yun Yici and his companions, and Yun Yici was also sizing them up.
This was their first time actually walking in a city in the demon realm.
All those who have taken human form in the city are adults, both men and women, with most having black or white hair, and some even having red or brown hair.
Yun Yici guessed that the hair color of demon cultivators in their transformed forms might be related to the fur of their original forms.
For example, Mu Yunjian's original form is a white rabbit, but after transforming, she has white hair and romantic crimson eyes like cherry blossoms.
Some of the little demons on the street have demonic characteristics, such as having ears or tails.
Yun Yici was somewhat puzzled, but dared not look closely lest she inadvertently offend any demon cultivator.
Just then, she saw a female demon with a big, fluffy red tail by the roadside, holding a small red fox in her arms.
The red fox had a pointed snout, slightly closed eyes, and its round head rested in the female cultivator's arm.
The female cultivator patted the little fox in her hand, speaking to it with a loving expression.
Yun Yici guessed that this little fox must be a little demon cultivator who hadn't yet taken human form.
Before they can transform into human form, demon cultivators are in their original form and must undergo a tribulation of lightning to shed their beastly bodies and become human.
Yun Yici withdrew her gaze and looked at the streets and alleys that were extremely similar to those in the human world.
The demon cultivators coming and going had peaceful expressions, unlike the countless vicious and evil ones; they looked like ordinary residents.
Yun Yici thought to herself that Qingqiu was a good place to live, and that it would be great if she could find her parents from ten thousand years ago.
If we can't find another place, it would be nice to settle down here for ten thousand years.
She turned to look at Wan Nian, who, seeing her looking at him, gave her an awkward smile.
Seeing how cautious he was, Yun Yici sighed and gave up her previous idea. She was a little worried about leaving Wan Nian, that silly child, in Qingqiu.
Because Wan Nian had been beaten by Mu Yunjian, he had been trying to keep a low profile, afraid of angering someone and being thrown into the demon realm.
The current demon king of Qingqiu is a beautiful fox woman. She is tall, with silver hair like a waterfall and a cold, jade-like glow. Every move she makes when she walks with Li Ji attracts everyone's attention.
She and Li Ji seemed to be very familiar with each other, and she held Li Ji's hand the whole way.
As the group followed the Demon King of Qingqiu through the bustling outer city, they discovered that Qingqiu was a hidden paradise, with a misty city in the distance resembling a reflection of the moon in a mirror.
A snow-white spirit beast, its feet resting on clouds, was pulling its carriage, which was stopped in the clouds. Upon seeing the group, it pulled the luxurious carriage down to the ground.
The Demon King of Qingqiu complained, "Sister Li Ji, I didn't expect you to bring so many people this time. My Cloud-Stepping Beast isn't even enough to hold them all."
Besides the imperial edict and Wen Fuyue and her apprentice, there were also Shen Huaichuan, Li Shaowannian, and the other little demons brought by Li Ji were naturally placed in the outer city.
Li Ji laughed and said, "Is there anything in this world that would trouble you?"
"It was by chance that I happened to come across your Moon Worship Festival, so I said I would bring my friends to join in the fun."
Li Ji's words were a tacit affirmation that Wen Fuyue and the others' identities had been recognized by her.
As expected, upon hearing this, the Demon King of Qingqiu changed his tune and said, "I haven't seen you for two hundred years. I will certainly treat the friend you brought well."
As she spoke, she formed a hand seal, and the clouds beside the Cloud-Stepping Beast seemed to be sculpted into a Cloud Beast.
The cloud beast leaped up on its front hooves, letting out a strange cry, and the clouds behind it transformed into a mount identical to those behind the cloud-riding beast.
She did the same thing again, conjuring up four more identical vehicles, which was enough for everyone to ride in.
Yun Yici felt a sense of wonder as he boarded the vehicle formed from clouds. He touched it again and again, and the clouds under his hands seemed to become real. He felt very secure sitting on it.
But if you reach out and pull hard, it turns back into an intangible wisp of air.
In fact, it was quite convenient for Wen Fuyue and the others to follow behind Li Ji and the others on their swords.
However, in Li Ji's view, being invited by the Demon King and having her accompany him were different, which is why she tried her best to get the Qingqiu Demon King to acknowledge Wen Fuyue and the others' identities.
Looking at the Cloud City that was getting closer and closer outside the vehicle, Yun Yici asked curiously, "The outer city of Qingqiu is so prosperous. I wonder what the inner city is like."
Huai Chuan said, "Demons are also divided into different classes. Although they do not have a sense of sect, they have a strong sense of race."
"Those who live in the inner city are the true inhabitants of Qingqiu, while those in the outer city are merely minor demons who depend on Qingqiu."
"The Moon Worship Festival is also held in the inner city, where powerful demons who have dealings with Qingqiu are received."
As Huai Chuan spoke, they soon arrived at the inner city of Qingqiu.