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The Next Day, the Wild Ghost led our group through this strange garden, with only the sound of our footsteps rustling.
"Are we really so bold as to be here? Didn't they say the Demon Emperor has awakened?" I asked.
"Don't worry, he doesn't have the energy to fight us right now," the Wild Ghost snorted.
For some reason, I felt a chill, as if something was watching me, yet I couldn't see anything.
I sighed inwardly; perhaps the plants here were sealed with the magic of the demon race. They might indeed be able to see me and notice our every move.
"Ah—"
"Xi Meng, be careful!" Tiantian and White Soul shouted.
"Damn it!" The Wild Ghost turned around suddenly.
But it was too late...
I felt as if something had grabbed me and was dragging me away swiftly. Instantly, I recalled the powerful figure I had seen yesterday, devoured by the flowers in an instant—so vulnerable.
No, I absolutely cannot panic; it won't be that easy to eat me!
Is it that flower?! The two long tendrils on the flower stem were indeed pulling me tightly!
With red petals standing five meters tall, the center of the flower had a gaping mouth that greedily smiled at me!
Alright, I'll give you a chance to eat me; I'm curious to see what you're like inside!
I did not resist, allowing it to swallow me whole.
...
I never expected that there was a hidden mystery within this flower; it was so vast!
However, it was clearly not as beautiful as the outside. It was dim and cold here, more like a prison, with an overwhelming sense of despair.
"Oh? So you are just a child?" The ethereal voice was melodious, each word more enchanting than celestial music.
This is the demon race, similar to Ink Seal and Purple Seal, where a beautiful appearance is almost a requisite weapon for every member. It strikes directly at the heart and remains timeless. This kind of beauty is something no creature can ignore; strangely, when you see them for the first time, you will inevitably choose to believe and follow in their footsteps.
Suddenly, I began to understand why the underworld fell into chaos because of them. Since ancient times, beautiful women have brought disaster; things that are too beautiful often carry great peril.
The woman wore red gauze that accentuated her alluring curves, her black, curly hair cascading down past her waist. Her wings made her appear as if she were a deity looking down upon me. If I didn't know she was from the demon race, I would rather believe that such a beautiful being was the angel from legends.
"Let me take a good look at you." The woman floated down slowly, standing gracefully before me and gazing into my eyes.
"Ah, what exceptionally clear eyes you have."
For a moment, I found myself at a loss for words...
"Girl, am I beautiful?" The woman gently lifted my chin, revealing a charming smile.
I sighed and replied, "Since you know I am a girl, why tempt me?"
The woman paused for a moment before breaking into another smile. Suddenly, a handsome man appeared before me, looking identical to the woman but with an added masculine aura.
"Then what does it matter?" His voice was lower, yet still pleasant to hear.
"Good-looking," I nodded.
The man was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter. "Just good-looking?"
I fell silent, quietly observing him. Perhaps sensing that I truly had no further thoughts, he shook his head, looking frustrated and helpless. "This is the first time I've seen someone as strange as you."
He then transformed back into the appearance of a woman, casually sitting in a corner.
"Were you not here to see our demon tribe?" she asked.
I looked at her in confusion, unsure where to begin explaining my presence.
"Ah, it seems that's really not the case."
"Do outsiders really come here to see you?" I asked, puzzled. This place was deadly.
"What's wrong? Don't you believe it?" she laughed. "Is our beauty not enough to attract them?"
"And then you eat them?"
"Exactly, they come willingly," the woman said without any concern.
"Anyone who can come here must be strong; I thought they would be after the rumored treasures."
"Do you think anyone who sees us would still have the mind to leave?" she laughed.
Indeed, they have this ability, it's terrifying. No wonder the Yama Queen sacrificed all her Soul Power to seal them away.
"After eating them, can you leave here?"
"Heh, it's not that easy. Besides, a person only appears here once every hundred or eighty years, and who knows whose mouth they'll end up in? What we're doing is merely for the sake of maintaining our appearance."
"Maintaining appearance?"
"That's right. We demons do not die, but we cannot resist aging, which is even more terrifying than death. Therefore, we must rely on absorbing the Soul Energy of outsiders to maintain our looks."
"So how do you plan to deal with me?"
"You can go." The woman sighed.
"Is it really that easy?"
"Heh, do you think I don't want to drain your Soul Energy?"
"Then why let me go?"
"You have something inside you that just happens to restrain me; I can't lay a hand on you." The woman said with a bitter smile.
Restrain? Could it be the Yama Queen's Nether Energy? That's right; it was this very energy that allowed the Yama Queen to seal the demon race here.
I chuckled inwardly; it's not just that she can't act against me—if she's not careful, she might even get hurt or perish.
However, with this answer, I felt much more at ease. At least now I wouldn't be so anxious while staying here; they couldn't harm me.
"Don't celebrate too early. If you really came for the treasure, I advise you to leave here quickly. My level is low, and if you go deeper, you might not be so lucky," the woman said half-jokingly.
"Thanks, I'll remember that," I replied, turning around and waving as I retraced my steps.
I recalled that Yama Queen once said that when the demon race first appeared in the underworld, they were like a glass of pure water, possessing a crystal-clear heart. In the end, they were tainted by ** and greed, and from then on, it spiraled out of control. Perhaps I could still sense that their original hearts could not be completely hidden, like Purple Seal, Ink Seal, and the woman from earlier.
Exterminating them would indeed be too cruel, but they still couldn't be let loose.
...
"What are you thinking about, Xi Meng?" Against Heaven asked.
Ever since I was suddenly dragged away earlier, the entire team had become more cautious, with Against Heaven and White Soul surrounding me from both sides. Although they really didn't need to do this.
"Nothing much. I just feel that the demon race is also quite innocent," I said softly, more to myself than anyone else.
Suddenly realizing that I might have said something wrong, I noticed everyone's pace stiffen in unison, their expressions darkening. Especially the Wild Ghost, who clenched his fists and struggled to hold back.
"Alright, Xi Meng, there are some things you don't understand. Don't say such things again," White Soul said.
I nodded blankly; it turned out everyone hated the demon race this much...
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