Chapter 838: Peach Blossom Snake Demon [Familiar Treatment]
"Since you’re not willing to open up about what happened when Shen Xian captured you with that demon tree, let me take a shot at it," she said, scrutinizing him closely. Her clear eyes reflected his image like a polished mirror.
"It was over two years ago that the conflict between humans and demons erupted. The demons flooded into the Mortal Realm, seeking to seize all the artifacts and ancient relics left behind by our ancestors to safeguard their legacies. Later, when I infiltrated Demon City to create chaos and free the prisoners taken by the demons, I confronted Infernal Volcanic and Demon King Shi Ji. That’s when you came out of nowhere with Fen Fen, whisking me away just as Shen Xian appeared."
But alas, on that fateful day, Shen Xian caught up with them. To protect her and Fen Fen, her master had to stay behind and buy some time against Shen Xian. She found herself lost in an unfamiliar forest in a foreign continent alongside Fen Fen.
In that strange place, she devoted herself to her cultivation, successfully advancing from the peak stage of Crossing Disaster to the early stage of True Immortal. But it wasn’t long before Shen Xian tracked her down.
"You didn’t lose to Shen Xian just because he was stronger; he used the demon tree to suppress you. Even though your cultivation level didn’t match his as a ruler of the Demon Realm, you certainly weren’t weak. Your skills and power irritated him. Once he got his fill from battling you, he chose to end it. Killing you wasn’t an option, so he captured you instead."
"So, he took you hostage. That demon tree awakened your demonic nature and rage, transforming you into your true form and causing you to lose control. Shen Xian knocked you unconscious and brought you, helpless and vulnerable, to elicit my fury and Fen Fen’s hatred."
"When I was dragged into the Demon Realm against my will, Shen Xian secretly released you. While I frantically searched for you, you found refuge inside the Abyssal Throne Ruins, unaware of my quest. Don’t mind my bold guess, master, but do you seek the previous Demon Emperor’s inheritance because you are part of the demon race yourself?" She paused, noticing his disbelieving expression.
Her deductions were eerily accurate."You are the Peach Blossom Snake Demon, aren’t you?" She pointed at his peach blossom wings and serpentine tail."Xiao Yueyue, how did you uncover my identity?" His eyes widened in surprise."Master, it’s rather apparent," she replied confidently."It’s not as straightforward as you imagine, Xiao Yueyue." Xiong Zi Ying rubbed his temples. While he acknowledged her intelligence, he was aware that not everyone could surmise the truth of his origins.
"Let me take another guess. You were on the verge of acquiring an inheritance from the previous Demon Emperor when you were interrupted by these people. You sustained severe injuries and fled to this Cave of Destruction."
"Then, you resorted to threats, warning them that if they attempted to forcibly seize your Immortal Bone and Celestial Veins, you would self-destruct and take them down with you. They held back, but their hatred didn’t wane. Instead, they shackled you, tormented you, and used you as a punching bag for their frustrations. You could only retaliate against the weakest of them, constrained by their threats against your loved ones."
"By targeting the vulnerable among the powerful, you can incite desperation. The strongest clans prioritize individuals of worth, and those deemed useless and weak are often overlooked. Eliminating a few won’t rattle their resolve; if they can obtain your Immortal Bone and Celestial Veins, sacrificing hundreds to lure you into compliance seems like a small price to pay." She frowned, her mind racing through every conceivable angle.
Xiong Zi Ying’s eyes widened as he absorbed her words, while Xiong Yi Chen, stirred from his reverie, gazed through his brother’s perspective at her with admiration and unease.