northernbook Chapter 45 Night Talk
Chapter 45 Night Talk
The cave remained silent for a long time until Ji Cang spoke, "So there are four days left. We must kill them within these four days and prevent them from going out and hurting people."
Everyone nodded in agreement, and Li Su stood up, "I will definitely lead everyone to victory in this battle!"
“Um…” Bai Niao glanced at Li Yang, “Actually, you’re not the only one among us who can see the weaknesses of the evil race. Li Yang can see them too.”
Li Yang suddenly felt several gazes sweep over her. She felt a little guilty and said, "What...what are you looking at...have you never seen...a fairy before?"
Ji Cang looked her up and down. "You... this fairy has experienced all the pleasures of the mortal world."
"discipline……!"
Ji Cang quickly covered her mouth, "Stop! You said yourself you can't shout!"
Li Yang swore she had never been this angry before! She felt like her hair was about to stand on end!
Once Li Yang's breathing had finally calmed down, Ji Cang released her mouth. "Then please let our fairy Li Yang think of a way to deal with them."
Li Yang took a deep breath. "Tell me your cultivation level, and we'll divide into groups."
Mo Yixing raised his hand, and two dark green rings spun on his wrist. "I am a high-level wood-type spirit master."
Li said, "I am a high-level water-type spirit master."
Zeng Xu also raised his hand, "I'm a little worse than them, mid-level Spirit Master, fire element."
The group looked at Li Yang, "And you?"
Li Yang, a beginner-level Spirit Master, scratched his head awkwardly. Just as he was about to speak, he heard a sneer beside him. Ji Cang put his hands behind his head and said, "I think we don't need to divide into groups. Anyway, only the silly girl and Li Su can see it. I'll take the silly girl, and you can be in one group."
Li Yang suddenly turned her head to glare at him, but calmed down after seeing the smile in his eyes.
He's so strong, let's just forget about it.
Li Yang nodded sullenly, "Well, I'm currently at the initial stage of Spirit Master. You're the weakest among you, so let's listen to Ji Cang's suggestion."
Li Su exclaimed in surprise, "What? Didn't you already reach the Spirit King level? Could the rumors outside be true? You really were... taken advantage of by Xia Lin..."
Li Yang gave a wry smile. "Yes, I'm now the weakest among the scions of aristocratic families."
Everyone was somewhat moved. The three exchanged a glance and looked firmly at Li Yang, "Since you are the weakest among us in terms of cultivation, we will protect you from now on!"
"Hmph!" Ji Cang snorted coldly, "When did that stupid girl ever need your protection? As long as I'm alive, she'll always be under my care."
Zeng Xu hesitated for a moment, then silently raised his hand. "Li Yang, can I ask you for a favor?"
Li Yang said, "What is it? Tell me."
"After we get out, can you please stop bullying the common people? Most of them are too weak to cultivate, and you should know what it feels like to be the weak now. So after we get out... can you please stop being so fierce?"
Li Yang, too embarrassed to look at him, covered her face with her hands after he finished speaking. "Don't worry, it won't happen again."
Oh my god, how embarrassing!
Why should I have to bear the consequences of the sins committed by the original owner?
"Now that we've said enough, let's all get some rest. We'll have a tough battle tomorrow."
White Bird and Flying Teeth Tiger exchanged a glance and stood up. "Li Yang, could you come over here for a moment? We have something to discuss with you privately."
"Oh... okay..."
Li Yang felt a little uneasy. When she looked down, she found that the ethereal cat at her feet was sleeping like a log.
Ji Cang grabbed her wrist, "If you don't want to go, go to sleep."
Li Yang pursed her lips and shook her head, "It's okay, I'll go."
They led Li Yang to the corner furthest from the campfire, where the Flying Tiger even set up a barrier.
After checking, he nodded to Shiratori, "It's okay, go ahead and speak."
Shiratori hesitated for a second, then suddenly raised his right hand and placed it on his left shoulder, bowing deeply.
"My Lord Demon King, I am sorry to have dragged you into this matter. I know I am guilty, and I will accept your punishment."
Li Yang's gaze was calm; the woman who had just been laughing and joking with everyone seemed to be a completely different person.
After a long silence, she spoke softly, "Get up."
The white bird looked at her with complicated emotions. "Demon King, I know my actions were somewhat extreme, but I truly meant you no harm. You... still don't want to stay in the demon race?"
Li Yang looked into the distance and saw Ji Cang spread his cloak on the ground. He didn't lie down, but sat by the fire to warm himself.
Li Yang said, "I will not return to the demon race."
The white bird staggered a step, supported by the flying tiger. Its eyes were red as it looked at Li Yang, its lips moving as if it wanted to say something.
Seeing her like this, Li Yang waved her hand helplessly, "Don't criticize me yet, I haven't finished. Given the current situation of the demon race, it would be useless for me to return to the demon race. On the contrary, it would be more useful for me to travel to the human race as the demon king. Although I said I would not become the demon king, I will still fulfill my responsibilities. If the demon race suffers any disaster in the future, I will help. However, if I encounter any difficulties, the demon race must unconditionally obey my orders. This is the biggest concession I have made."
"Thank you, Demon King, for not abandoning us."
Upon hearing this, Bai Niao almost wanted to kneel down and kowtow, but then seemed to remember something and looked at Li Yang with a hesitant expression.
Li Yang asked, "What's wrong? Is there something on my face?"
Bai Niao said solemnly, "Since the Demon King truly accepts the demon race, it would be better to digest the inherited memories."
"Ok?"
Li Yang looked a little confused. Bai Niao raised her hand and gently tapped her forehead. "Okay, you'll remember after you fall asleep."
Li Yang yawned. "Alright, open the barrier. I'm going back to sleep."
When they returned, the others were already fast asleep, except for Ji Cang, who was still sitting in front of the fire. Li Yang's spot had already been taken by the sleeping ones, and there was no room for Ji Cang because a large cloak had been spread out next to him. Only Bai Niao's side had a little space left, so Li Yang could only gently pull her skirt and walk around in front of Ji Cang.
She had just taken a step when Ji Cang grabbed her leg. Just as Li Yang looked down, he looked up and asked, "Where are you going?"
Li Yang: "Go to sleep."
Ji Cang glanced at his seat. "Sleep here."
"what?"
Li Yang glanced at the person next to him; there was no room left to sleep outside that large cloak.
Ji Cang pressed her down to sit down. "Silly girl, what I meant was that you sleep here, and I'll keep watch tonight."
The soft cloak still carried Ji Cang's unique scent. Ji Cang took off his coat and tossed it to her, saying, "Go to sleep quickly."
Aren't you cold?
Ji Cang glanced at the campfire. "Thanks to your foxfire, this cave is very warm."
"You know that's mine..." Li Yang stopped mid-sentence when she saw the flickering pink flames.
Li Yang rolled up her clothes and lay down, looking at the cave wall. "Ji Cang, thank you."
Ji Cang turned to look at her; her sharply defined face flickered in and out of focus in the swaying flames, but her deep eyes remained bright.
"no need thank me?"
Li Yang smiled slightly as she looked at his face, "Thank you for not revealing my identity, you tsundere. Thank you for protecting me."
When she first transmigrated, she felt that this world was in complete chaos. She was an orphan, forced to become the Demon King, and her cultivation was pitifully weakened...
Fortunately, Ji Cang's appearance unexpectedly helped her a lot.