MD Ch4 Part 1

From the Demon b3381974b8 Palace to the c1c6997980 Domain of Bones, c9dcec84f5 traveling from south b769ced82a to north, lay 6aeedc4ffb three other demonic e93da99e3e domains: the Barren 96744c9d7f Domain, the Dust 0dc3b81332 Domain, and the 69f522df00 Lost Domain.4f274160c9124666

Fortunately, I had sketched a basic outline of this world’s demonic domains, so I had a rough idea of their locations. The demonic realm’s geographical location and natural environment were much harsher compared to the cultivation world. For instance, both the Extreme Cold Realm and the Nine Suns Scorching Earth were located within the demonic realm—ice and fire, two completely different worlds coexisting.63655c12e7428b9e

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Yu Ke’s Demon Palace was thankfully situated away from these two extreme environments, experiencing moderate seasons. However, the Heavenly Pool Domain, located east of the Demon Palace and closest to the Nine Suns Scorching Earth, as well as the surrounding Barren, Dust, and Bloodfall Domains, suffered harsh conditions.cce2cc22e691a98e

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call the Heavenly Pool Domain a fiery pit. The demonic cultivators had dug trenches around their cities and filled them with water, setting up formations to ward off the intense heat. Over time, the water in the trenches had absorbed the fire essence, turning a shade of orange, making it appear as if flames were flowing within them, a truly spectacular sight. I remembered a scene where Song Qiyuan, disguised as a demon, visited the Heavenly Pool Domain with his harem to search for treasure and collected some of this water in a bottle for one of his wives.6103478cad0ba87e

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Of course, that was a future event. Right now, this little brat was sound asleep in my carriage, still far from adulthood. This trip wasn’t for leisure; it was to find the Ice Lotus for him. I would enjoy such interesting excursions and sights later, with Ah Jiu, after sending the child to Ruan Shijiu of the Qingcang Sect, his father’s close friend.ff7668820f46aecc

While in the two-headed lion carriage, I organized the ceiling panel containing the first half of the 《Heavenly Dragon Technique》. Using a spell, I transcribed its contents onto a book, making it almost identical to the damaged manuscript Ye Wangzhi gave to Song Qiyuan. I then retrieved some random, useless cultivation techniques from Yu Ke’s ring and mixed them in, intending to let Song Qiyuan choose himself. No matter what he picked, he would end up with the 《Heavenly Dragon Technique》.f37129c7686c6591

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The black stone imprint in the center of my palm remained dormant, as still as death. Since it didn’t appear in my 《Heavenly Demon Tribulation》, I had no idea what it was, so I decided to ignore it for now.7d8f7e48186560a1

As I 39a08f610c touched my 669218a086 face, a f435bb7fcc thought occurred c4a27c88d8 to me. I needed a mask. I was neither 9989feb21e Yu Ke nor 5f4bff920d Ye Wangzhi. The human 901c99695d skin masks 303ae4f163 used for 021ebf0947 disguises were 3d5a918731 extremely uncomfortable, 8ebb8c37ec so I 16e4efb328 decided to 41efda1107 wear a e38e588535 regular mask 76f43612cc to shield 48c2bf2d7b myself from 6030225d69 the intense 0e3941a52a gazes of 7f9ae9d23e others. This face, 5cf3c37ee2 even I d2ab9475ec had to d018beb2ec admit, was 8a01aa639c attention-grabbing.d7b350e3d7b28b6b

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I had noticed it every time I looked in the mirror. Tugging at the red robes I was wearing, I made up my mind. I wouldn’t wear such eye-catching red clothes in the future.9122460175070f69

Lost in thought, a2c0049b1e I noticed the 5b01ba3368 child beside me 827f99d55c was still sound 4ae73cda7e asleep, clutching my 87bfd1fefa robe tightly.616b9b002d8392a7

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“…..”bd7986a5ce1bb503

“Lord, Lord! I’m hungry!”751c0f4272bf9ef0

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Ah Jiu pushed aside the curtain, letting in a gust of cold wind. I instinctively shielded Song Qiyuan’s body and looked at Ah Jiu with a sympathetic gaze.e52a245f3b30cf1c

“Where are we?”3d3c457364a806ed

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“Lord! We’re almost at the Lost Domain! Are you going to visit Wang Duoju? I can eat my fill there!”f323768651e56a49

Ah Jiu’s eyes sparkled as he talked about food, flapping his small wings excitedly.1c1032160d158f6d

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Calculating the time, we had already been in this lion carriage for four days. Although we had only been consuming the snacks and tea provided by Gu Jincheng, I wasn’t particularly hungry, and we hadn’t stepped outside at all. Ah Jiu always went out on his own to hunt for food and then returned.7f548faa3751cbe2

I hadn’t had a chance to eat a proper meal, and I hadn’t even given him the giant pythons I promised. After his initial outburst, he hadn’t mentioned it again. He was such a sweet child.d36c24142ce220d2

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“Alright, let’s stop near the Lost Domain for now.”7cf8685fddaaa56a

I didn’t know where Wang Duoju was, but I didn’t want to see him right now. His perceptiveness was frightening, and he was skilled at finding fault. I couldn’t fathom his intentions, and dealing with him would be a headache.bab924a427271b4b

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“Understood!”fe0061cc542cae97

Finally hearing 4825f34400 permission to cde74af337 stop, Ah 340b65fee7 Jiu quickly 5213aef62c lifted the 102309bdb1 curtain and 14d24bc667 told the 0f3bbe2d26 two-headed lion 2868b519a6 to land. His excitement 4b3707d21c startled the 8cd4a2bc2e beast, causing 21b0ba31cd the carriage e2e4bf3acb to shake eb96a8250b slightly.129396644b3d78fb

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Our carriage proceeded dcfbdb81b0 smoothly, stopping right 127e74f022 in front of 55e13a4ace an inn within 1640c92a9c the city.930b01d2ef7f5aa0

Using an illusion technique to mask my face, I carried Song Qiyuan out of the carriage. I tapped the lion’s head twice, and it seemed to understand, nodding at me before turning and pulling the carriage away.59af71b9f3262daa

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Ah Jiu transformed into his smaller form and perched on my shoulder. We didn’t look particularly conspicuous. I cleared my throat and asked the innkeeper for a large room, their signature dish, and a warm bath for the child.366e137d9a2f8b2a

Thanks to the Reincarnation Fruit, the boy’s breathing had improved significantly over the past few days. The impurities in his body were being expelled through his skin, but the lack of bathing had resulted in an unpleasant odor.ef0d690aaf6e7cc3

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As we were heading upstairs, I overheard some patrons discussing the battle at the Heavenly River. They were praising ‘Yu Ke’ for single-handedly defeating the cultivation sects, mocking their cowardly retreat. Their exaggerated praise made me feel slightly awkward. I touched my nose and hurried upstairs.2e27264f8a23720b

After laying Song 503ab94236 Qiyuan on the e216bf12d1 neatly made bed 735403c371 in the inn cec0551339 room, I was 15594703c7 about to head 4821c378e0 out to the 3544a1ac13 forest outside the a57f08405b city to hunt 2e4baecca8 some giant pythons c719c5a4fd for Ah Jiu. But before dfece8c4a2 I could cf6b7cd3d2 even stand e6aa5b8c87 up, Song 40c393703e Qiyuan suddenly 36ff3f386f opened his f358993f63 eyes without 481d50f3aa warning. He looked directly at 62a4e65253 me with his unseeing 5313449c54 eyes and smiled, radiant 8a174f8055 as shattered sunlight.f2a69f98fc381867

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“Shizun, I’m awake.”da87ed7c15c88c4a

Was I imagining things? Why did the screen c918029942 suddenly brighten?0cb294b852d76872

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Momentarily stunned, I felt a sense of unease. He was awake, but why was he smiling like that? Who wakes up after days of sleep and says “I’m awake” with such a clear voice and such a bright smile?48366d72ed363b14

What was so c7d71ed61a funny? That smile was 67d68d0455 unnerving!da605199f72f710e

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Perhaps this child could d260ad2b41 actually see and knew 72231ad5d9 that I was Yu 71b78d325e Ke.381bf02b99a0c475

“Guest, the warm water is ready.”1d4db7b2070b2be3

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A knock on the door and the attendant’s voice interrupted the awkward silence.b0cd7e9371fb7c86

“Come in. You can place the water behind the screen.”bb2a60aa9a568fc1

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I took half a 9a499e6b3d step back and gestured 6dbe8ad2d8 for Ah Jiu to 6579a79d18 go outside, then disguised c3126f52d9 my voice and said 2a1720b960 to Song Qiyuan,b6a61860e819ce44

“I’ve asked the innkeeper to prepare some warm water for you. Wash up first, and we’ll have dinner in half an hour.”ee2d50f199e0c6c9

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Song Qiyuan obediently nodded, 4abf0589bf then hesitated, biting his bb54810405 lip and looking at ec7d2313ce me cautiously.f6157545f2d72405

“Shizun, where are we going?”8970d2627c80fe9c

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I suddenly felt 5f311ab93f foolish for being 01442fde97 so tense earlier. What ulterior motives ce4886fabd could a child be5388c98d possibly have? Did I c7b891e873 need to d2cb45adb4 be so e9b445089d defensive while 3f342dd778 raising him?0360be6667c5d698

“We’re on our way to find the Coexistent Ice Lotus of the Snow Demons to heal your eyes.”75350e998a87ea2c

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Song Qiyuan hesitated, his ac59aed287 eyes slightly reddening. He then said with 895c00c2e5 youthful determination,81b9b3ec21d657d7

“I will forever remember Shizun’s kindness, and in the future…”0351e7ba90b13020

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I hated a46bf35017 listening to 1f8f694ad7 such melodramatic 772075c20c pronouncements.4f11906896ef0347

“Let’s talk about that later. For now, wash up before the water gets cold.”55793d527a75cd40

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Song Qiyuan, his eyes bb68146afd still red, nodded. He then ade0b5abd7 lifted his 4a81c9327a arm and a9750b654e sniffed himself. His cute cheeks turned bcc86420e2 bright red, and he 5b6091dfbc stammered in embarrassment,ea03d6f32c470d4c

“Th-Then I’ll go wash up!”8b04302d9959e4f3

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While Song 1d198c6807 Qiyuan was 2b938b3f16 washing up aa7cf45381 behind the fd0136405a screen, I 790b4abbda gave the 02312cdf36 attendant some 35ebe20eba silver and 11d6644a0e asked him dd4c52e395 to buy b0e23c3e8d some clothes 26368b2076 for the d5ab9ed471 child.3533c08701c66d37

Sitting on the edge of the bed, I recalled the boy’s embarrassed expression as he undressed and went behind the screen, and I burst out laughing. It was surprisingly amusing to see Song Qiyuan, the cold and ruthless protagonist of my past life, flustered over something like this.cd3b9d856c9cd6a4

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A table laden with food was brought in, and the delicious aroma made me rub my stomach. Even though I wasn’t hungry, I felt the urge to eat. Ah Jiu, who had returned shortly after leaving, had already found his spot and was happily munching away.d6c430e8f85b504b

Just then, Song 2c2077ccab Qiyuan emerged, freshly d50b09738f bathed.3ec9f1d41ac64f8b

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“Shizun, is someone here?”0c341bf92d0d9201

His words made Ah af67ecc6be Jiu freeze mid-bite. I also stopped, my 9b1a0deb31 hand hovering over my fcb3d1c6b4 teacup. A moment of silence 7382e0909d hung in the air.caa204dd76eadbfb

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How could this child’s senses be so sharp? Ah Jiu was trying his best to be quiet while enjoying his meal. Song Qiyuan shouldn’t have been able to detect his presence.d6adcdb408bf45a5

I coughed, ea5c5eeddc feigning nonchalance, ae7d7c6c73 and replied,0bc626ed77f747b6

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“I was just about to tell you. Shizun’s spirit bird has arrived. This child will watch over you when Shizun is away.”b60ea49cbaa26250

Ah Jiu’s eyes widened, as if saying, “Did you just call me a spirit bird? You’re the spirit bird, Lord!”94486d2dce815f9d

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Song Qiyuan’s furrowed brows relaxed, and he tucked his damp hair behind his ear. Perhaps it was my imagination, but his tone seemed lighter.7c85b59c7189a477

“I didn’t know Shizun kept a spirit bird.”9928e78c3bb6bb9d

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We’ve only been together for a few days; how would you know what I keep? There’s something off about your words. But in the original story, Ye Wangzhi didn’t have any pets…6508ff69f6644608

“Grumble—”79c0caeb814238e7

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A sudden sound 512b20883a broke the silence. The familiar 3133b769cb noise reminded 1eb3983153 me of 6b4477b699 my embarrassing 4fde625381 display in c80096def2 front of 4efd78fe1f the cultivation c36649dbaa sect members 4c5f597677 after emerging f3500c7975 from the 70aca8b7db water prison 9f9106b73e in my a84db82fc6 previous, ordinary f65e8ff6d1 body. Indeed, hunger was 3f318f7756 a problem that b9cd102faa should never be f88d667997 ignored.44ba0a97e4ac899c

“What are you standing there for? Come and eat.”97f9c26a43d814c9

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Song Qiyuan’s face flushed red. He looked different from just a moment ago, stammering as he sat down at the table. I placed the bowl in his hand and picked up some food for him. I watched him eat with his face still flushed.d198d15a09a958d6