MD Ch4 Part 1

From the Demon Palace to the Domain of Bones, traveling from south to north, lay three other demonic domains: the Barren Domain, the Dust Domain, and the Lost Domain.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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》.

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.

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As I touched my face, a thought occurred to me. I needed a mask. I was neither Yu Ke nor Ye Wangzhi. The human skin masks used for disguises were extremely uncomfortable, so I decided to wear a regular mask to shield myself from the intense gazes of others. This face, even I had to admit, was attention-grabbing.

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.

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Lost in thought, I noticed the child beside me was still sound asleep, clutching my robe tightly.

“…..”

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“Lord, Lord! I’m hungry!”

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.

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“Where are we?”

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

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

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.

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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.

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

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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.

“Understood!”

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Finally hearing permission to stop, Ah Jiu quickly lifted the curtain and told the two-headed lion to land. His excitement startled the beast, causing the carriage to shake slightly.

Our carriage proceeded smoothly, stopping right in front of an inn within the city.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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After laying Song Qiyuan on the neatly made bed in the inn room, I was about to head out to the forest outside the city to hunt some giant pythons for Ah Jiu. But before I could even stand up, Song Qiyuan suddenly opened his eyes without warning. He looked directly at me with his unseeing eyes and smiled, radiant as shattered sunlight.

“Shizun, I’m awake.”

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Was I imagining things? Why did the screen suddenly brighten?

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?

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What was so funny? That smile was unnerving!

Perhaps this child could actually see and knew that I was Yu Ke.

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“Guest, the warm water is ready.”

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

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

I took half a step back and gestured for Ah Jiu to go outside, then disguised my voice and said to Song Qiyuan,

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

Song Qiyuan obediently nodded, then hesitated, biting his lip and looking at me cautiously.

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“Shizun, where are we going?”

I suddenly felt foolish for being so tense earlier. What ulterior motives could a child possibly have? Did I need to be so defensive while raising him?

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

Song Qiyuan hesitated, his eyes slightly reddening. He then said with youthful determination,

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

I hated listening to such melodramatic pronouncements.

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

Song Qiyuan, his eyes still red, nodded. He then lifted his arm and sniffed himself. His cute cheeks turned bright red, and he stammered in embarrassment,

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“Th-Then I’ll go wash up!”

While Song Qiyuan was washing up behind the screen, I gave the attendant some silver and asked him to buy some clothes for the child.

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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.

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.

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Just then, Song Qiyuan emerged, freshly bathed.

“Shizun, is someone here?”

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His words made Ah Jiu freeze mid-bite. I also stopped, my hand hovering over my teacup. A moment of silence hung in the air.

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.

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I coughed, feigning nonchalance, and replied,

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

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

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.

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

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…

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“Grumble—”

A sudden sound broke the silence. The familiar noise reminded me of my embarrassing display in front of the cultivation sect members after emerging from the water prison in my previous, ordinary body. Indeed, hunger was a problem that should never be ignored.

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

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.

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