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Hearing his words, the woman’s expression froze for a moment, revealing a hint of anger.
Her fingers clenched tightly, her movements becoming faster and more ruthless, and the dark energy surrounding her surged several times more than before. Yet, the essence of the Divine Dragon was still the essence of the Divine Dragon; how could it be something a despised demon like her could touch? The more she tried to grasp it, the more severely she was injured.
Initially, she had only scratched the surface, but now, just as her fingertips brushed against a glimmer of golden light, they were burned down to the flesh, exposing her pale fingertips. With a piercing scream, she staggered back several steps, cradling her horrifying right hand in agony.
Why can’t I even touch it?
The dark energy dissipated as he fell heavily to the ground, trembling violently. He spat out blood and looked at the female demon in pain with a hint of satisfaction.
With eyes dampened by sweat, he forced himself to mock her. “A demon still wants to forcibly seize the essence of the Divine Dragon? What a delusion!”
This statement enraged the woman further. She waved her hand, and a surge of dark energy erupted, sending him flying several yards away.
He spun in mid-air and crashed to the ground like a piece of trash, covered in dirt and utterly disheveled.
Tsk.
They hit without hesitation and wouldn’t even let him speak the truth; these demons were truly volatile.
Qi Xiao took a deep breath, enduring the pain as he struggled to rise from the ground. Fortunately, although he was severely injured, his arms and legs were unharmed. Moreover, with the essence of the Divine Dragon returning to his body, he could feel a powerful force coursing through his limbs, continuously repairing his injuries.
If he could buy some time, perhaps the essence of the Divine Dragon could help him fully heal; that would increase his chances of escape significantly. Besides, he didn’t want to die just yet.
Fine then, if he had to bow his head, so be it; living was better than dying. He thought for a moment and then raised his head again, forcing a smile onto his face.
“I was just joking earlier; why does Sister Demon need to be so angry? Getting worked up is bad for your health.”
The woman snorted lightly, her gaze toward him laced with disdain. “Smooth talker! If it were that easy to get hurt by anger, we cultivators wouldn’t need to think about traversing heaven and earth for longevity.”
“I thought you disciples of the Carefree Sect had some backbone; turns out you’re just sycophants trying to survive.”
Though she spoke dismissively, the dark energy around her honestly reflected her mood—it had diminished significantly compared to before. Now it swirled around her like a docile little lamb; where was that fierce demeanor from earlier?
Qi Xiao’s eyes brightened slightly.
Oh? It worked!
This female demoness, without a doubt, has quite the quick temper. That Ye Xiuyuan is the best at charming women; he often relies on his sickly appearance to make the female disciples of Qingjing Peak and even the entire Xiaoyao Sect soften towards him.
Should I learn a few tricks from him?
He pressed his hand against his chest and coughed lightly, as if unable to bear the internal injuries any longer. Suddenly, he coughed up a mouthful of blood. The bright red stains at the corners of his mouth made him appear even paler and frailer.
His legs felt weak, and he swayed slightly, as if he might collapse at any moment. He forced a bitter smile.
I admit I fear for my life; is that really a fault? The Xiaoyao Sect has treated me poorly, and now that I’ve fallen into your hands, you look down on me too. If that’s the case, why not just kill me?
Dying here is simply my fate; I can’t blame anyone for it.
He spread his arms wide, slightly closing his eyes, presenting himself as if ready for execution.
In reality, he was subtly blinking his eyes, quietly observing the woman before him.
Perhaps this act would be effective?
The woman snorted coldly, her left hand grasping as a thick cloud of black mist coalesced in her palm, swirling restlessly.
Since you are so willing to accept your fate, it would be remiss of me not to let you die a bit more painfully!
Wait a minute—why isn’t she following the script?
Qi Xiao cleared his throat and quickly opened his eyes.
What is this—
The woman let out a laugh that was half-smile, half-mockery. What’s this? Just moments ago, you looked ready to face death with dignity, and now you’re hesitating?
Who wants to die when they can live well?
But this woman truly seemed intent on killing him!
Qi Xiao was so anxious that beads of sweat began to form on his forehead. He kept a close watch on her left hand, wary of her striking at any moment.
If I try to escape now, will I make it in time?
Not running means waiting for death, but if I do run… it seems like I might die even worse!
This woman could easily take him down right under the nose of the Clear Void Real Person; not to mention they were alone here.
Right! How would Ye Xiuyuan handle such a situation?
Qi Xiao’s mind raced through possibilities until he was shocked to realize that Ye Xiuyuan had never faced such a predicament before. The disciples of Xiaoyao Sect still had some basic conscience and moral boundaries; how could they truly want him dead?
It was over; he had learned the wrong template! Perhaps his disguise as a little lamb would only provoke the woman's murderous intent even more. Qi Xiao swallowed hard, slightly raised his chin, and maintained a calm expression.
I thought about it for a moment. Although the Immortal Sect had wronged me, one must ultimately be true to oneself in life. I can't just ruin myself over a moment of dissatisfaction, can I?
"Oh? What do you intend to do?"
Qi Xiao pressed his lips together, rolled his eyes, and cleared his throat lightly.
Just because there is a distinction between humans and demons, you think I should be killed? Perhaps we are actually on the same side?
The woman withdrew her hand, narrowing her eyes slightly, intrigued.
"How so?"
Oh, is there hope?
This meant he had found the right direction for the conversation. His mind raced through the events of recent days and indeed uncovered some inconsistencies. The demon clan was eager to reveal themselves, and this woman, along with the other demons by her side, were undoubtedly the vanguard of their forces.
It was easy to see that this mission was arduous and critical; one misstep could attract the wrath of the cultivation world. Although this woman was powerful, she was no match for the Clear Void True Person, not to mention that several elders and sect leaders from other sects were accompanying him.
On her side, there was only herself and a single attendant; their combat power seemed rather weak.
Could it be...
Qi Xiao squinted slightly as a thought suddenly struck him. Could it be that this woman had been marginalized by the demon clan and was sent here to pave the way? If she succeeded, it would certainly be a great boon for the entire demon clan. But if she failed, it would merely mean losing a pawn—nothing to lament.
If that were true, then her passive approach and subtle sabotage could be explained. She needed to pretend to be doing her job while not genuinely wanting to accomplish anything, thus fulfilling the desires of those demons. Ideally, she could stir up some trouble now and then to remind the cultivation world of the demon clan's existence, preventing them from becoming too complacent and allowing this matter to proceed too smoothly.
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