coobybook Chapter 354 The Cold and Pure Human Buddha Child VS The Adorable and Devoted Demon Cat Emperor [30]
Chapter 354 The Cold and Pure Human Buddha Child VS The Adorable and Devoted Demon Cat Emperor [30]
Chapter 354 The Aloof and Holy Human Buddha Child VS The Adorable and Devoted Demon Cat Emperor [30]
When Jiang Xiyu woke up at night, she found herself sleeping next to the fire.
Shiga stood not far away, tall and elegant, his body seemingly enveloped in the cool moonlight.
He was reading the visiting card from the demon realm. After reading it, he reached out and brushed it away.
Jiang Xiyu looked up and just then read the contents of the document. With this, Shijia could enter the demon realm without any obstacles.
He didn't know why Shiga hadn't been able to find Yuejia for so many years, so Jiang Xiyu guessed that Yuejia must have a way of hiding her aura.
Jiang Xiyu transformed into human form, sitting casually.
He glanced down and noticed the Buddhist prayer beads on his wrist, and couldn't help but reach out and fiddle with them.
Hearing the noise, Shiga turned around.
The fire burned in the night, quietly illuminating the man's handsome profile, making him appear like a silhouette. The firelight softened the indifference beneath his features, adding an unexpected gentleness.
Jiang Xiyu seemed to sense something from Shijia's gaze.
When he looked up, he smiled at Shiga through the swaying light and shadow: "Master."
Shiga responded softly and then walked over.
After he sat down cross-legged, he said to Jiang Xiyu, "Tomorrow, we will enter the demon realm."
Jiang Xiyu asked, "After handing the snake demon over to the Demon Emperor, how long will the mage remain in the demon realm?"
Shiga shook his head; there was no definite answer yet.
Seeing this, Jiang Xiyu didn't ask any more questions. He looked at Shijia and blinked very slowly, as if he couldn't take his eyes off her.
Shiga noticed his gaze but did not stop him from looking over.
Because when he was a cat, Jiang Xiyu always liked to stare at him like this.
Shiga was already used to it.
His magical powers will be almost fully restored by tomorrow.
The fire in front of him was burning brightly, but Shiga could no longer feel the heat.
He twirled the prayer beads in his palm, and suddenly felt a warm touch on the back of his hand.
Jiang Xiyu reached out and tugged at his sleeve, her fingertips touching his, and asked symbolically, "Master, how can I find you after I've finished seeing my friends?"
Shiga lowered his eyes, his gaze falling on the Buddhist prayer beads on his wrist. After a long while, he gently taught him how to use the prayer beads.
As long as Jiang Xiyu recites the scriptures taught by Shijia, the prayer beads in Shijia's hand can immediately sense his location.
There was no need for Jiang Xiyu to come looking for him; Shijia would naturally appear by his side.
Jiang Xiyu didn't expect that this would be the same as the positioning.
He rubbed it for a while, then met Shiga's gaze, which was cold and indifferent, yet inexplicably gave people a sense of reassurance.
Under such gazes, Jiang Xiyu felt inexplicably embarrassed. For the first time, he felt guilty for hiding the truth from Shijia, especially since Shijia was so considerate of him.
Jiang Xiyu lowered her eyes, touching the Buddhist beads, and said, "I will definitely treasure it well, Master."
Shiga grunted in response, his expression indifferent.
But the more he acted this way, the more Jiang Xiyu felt that the way he taught her the scriptures was so gentle, like spring sunshine covering snow.
The surroundings quieted down, and the flames crackled and burned for a while before dimming again.
Jiang Xiyu hugged her knees, occasionally peeking out to glance at Shijia, who was meditating.
He subtly moved closer to Shiga, and the two shadows on the ground drew ever closer.
The next day, the two entered the demon realm and had to pass through the demon forest. The demon forest was filled with lush and tall plants, and there was a faint demonic aura circulating in it. After passing through the demon forest, they could see a paradise-like landscape.
The demon realm is not as dirty and dark as humans imagine. On the contrary, because there are spirits everywhere in the demon realm, the flowers, plants and trees grow exceptionally beautiful, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is picturesque.
The demon realm is divided into twelve domains, each with a city, also known as the twelve cities.
The Demon Emperor's Palace is located in the first city of the demon race, and the closer it is to the demon city, the stronger the demonic aura becomes.
The tallest palace in the demon city was adorned with purple light that cascaded down from the sky like a waterfall, connecting with its surroundings. Various birds flew and circled around it, and everything in sight was incredibly magnificent and opulent.
Demon soldiers patrolled outside the city from time to time, and there were countless demons coming and going within the city.
This place is no different from a bustling capital city in the human world. On the contrary, because the demon realm has so many rare treasures, dazzling crystals can be seen everywhere on the city walls and the ground.
The monsters were used to this.
They retain some features of their original forms on their heads or bodies. Some are learning demonic arts, some are playing, and some are busy selling their treasures. Although it is the demon realm, it is just like the human world.
Shiga wore a veil, which concealed his face, but his robe was still quite eye-catching.
Many monsters curiously approached, and after Shiga passed by, they whispered among themselves, "His attire looks like that of a monk."
The demon beside him guessed, "How could there be a monk in the demon realm? He must be from the human race."
There are cultivators among the human race, and some cultivators also have business dealings with the demon race. Therefore, there are often outsiders in the demon realm, but there have never been any monks.
The demons were curious, but when they saw that Shiga presented the demon soldiers with a letter of invitation from the Demon Emperor when he entered the demon city, they dared not approach.
Inside the city, it was even more lively, with monsters gathering in twos and threes to chat about interesting things.
The protagonist they were talking about was none other than Jiang Xiyu.
It was unclear which demon mentioned that His Majesty was not currently in the Demon Emperor's Palace, but the surrounding demons immediately became curious.
A demon shouted, "If His Majesty is not in the Demon Emperor's Palace, then where has His Majesty gone?"
A demon replied loudly, "I heard that he went to find a cure for the Demon Queen's illness. I wonder which realm he went to?"
"To be honest, His Majesty is truly infatuated with the Demon Queen, even going so far as to personally search for medicine for her..."
The other demons chimed in, "That's right. It's said that the Demon Queen is still a mortal. Mortals have short lifespans, so the Demon Emperor naturally cherishes them. What's a little trip to find medicine for her personally?"
Jiang Xiyu's lips twitched, and she rolled her eyes without making a sound.
He ordered Xiu Jie to create the illusion that he was not in the demon city. Unexpectedly, he simply arranged for a few actors to put on such an exaggerated performance when Shi Jia entered the city, as if he was afraid that Shi Jia would not hear him.
However, Shiga wouldn't investigate whether it was true or not; he just wanted Shiga to know that Shiga wasn't there.
Jiang Xiyu glanced at Shijia and whispered, "Master, the Demon Emperor isn't in the Demon Emperor's Palace. Do you still want to go?"
Shiga frowned slightly, then nodded.
He came here for two reasons: first, to hand the snake demon back to the demon realm for punishment; and second, to investigate evil intentions. Whether the Demon Emperor was present or not was of little concern to him.
As Jiang Xiyu got closer to the Demon Emperor's Palace, she used her claws to hook the Buddhist beads on Shijia's chest and said obediently, "Master, you go first. I'll go see my friend first and then wait for you outside the palace."
Shiga lowered his eyes, and after a moment, nodded in agreement.
He loosened his grip slightly, and Jiang Xiyu jumped down from his arms.
Shiga glanced at the prayer beads.
Jiang Xiyu understood his meaning and said, "Master, rest assured, I will definitely do as you teach me if anything happens."
Shiga nodded and then walked toward the Demon Emperor's Palace.
After he stepped into the palace, Jiang Xiyu transformed into a wisp of purple light and silently sped towards the highest Demon Emperor's Palace.
At the same time, a pair of beautiful eyes in the hall slowly raised their eyelids.
It was no longer still water, but crimson fueled by desire.