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Chapter 33: First Setback
Chapter 33: First Setback
Lin Baiwei finished cleaning the table and picked up Shen Yi's dirty outer robe, which he had changed out of, and left without a word, heading towards the backyard.
The room fell silent.
Shen Yi took out the beast core still stained with blood threads and looked at the panel again.
【Remaining Demon Lifespan: Two Hundred and Twenty-Six Years】
He closed his eyes, and a hint of fervor welled up within him.
Indeed, troubles and opportunities always come hand in hand. If not for the foolish actions of his previous life, how could he have easily obtained the martial arts of the Jade Dew Realm?"
He wondered what aspect of martial arts it would be.
The best would be inner strength, followed by blade techniques... but the demon's lifespan was still insufficient.
Those demons who had been in contact with his previous life rarely contacted him now; it was like the saying, 'out of sight, out of mind,' a bit too realistic.
As for leaving the city to subdue demons.
Shen Yi occasionally thought about it, but seeing Lin Baiwei's miserable state made him feel it was inappropriate.
Despite the lack of formidable experts in the county, the weak defense, and the backing of the Dagan Dynasty, the demons wouldn't cause a big fuss unless they grew tired of their peaceful lives.
Stealing a few people in secret was entirely different from launching a full-scale attack on the county.
But once he ventured out, if he encountered a fierce demon...
Shen Yi didn't think he'd have the chance to be tied up and kept under a bed, only to meet such a generous person who used their meager salary to support him.
The more likely scenario was being torn apart by sharp claws and fangs, and at most, after the demons swallowed his flesh and blood, they'd give a thumbs up and praise the takeout for being tender and juicy.
"..."
Recalling Liu Qi's death, Shen Yi turned his body, and a sigh flashed through his eyes.
At that moment, he suddenly felt a cold, wriggling sensation on his arm.
In an instant, the admiration in Shen Yi's eyes turned into a chilling killing intent. His twelve major meridians activated simultaneously, and a sharp aura rioted within his body!
He abruptly threw off the blanket and saw two snakes, one black and one white, as thick as cups, slowly writhing and emerging from the bed's edge near the wall. One coiled around his thigh, while the other wrapped itself around his left arm.
They lazily flicked their tongues.
Shen Yi narrowed his eyes and quickly reached for the knife hanging on the wall.
Compared to before, his senses were now incredibly sharp. Not only could he detect the stench of demons, but even ordinary animals and insects the size of a fingertip couldn't escape his perception.
Yet these two snakes had crawled onto the bed without him noticing!
The next moment, the snakes' bodies underwent a rapid transformation.
Two fair and voluptuous bodies emerged, with only a few scales covering their vital areas. One woman, with a smile on her face, nestled in Shen Yi's arm, while the other lazily embraced his waist, pressing her round and slender thigh onto his knee.
The two women lifted their heads, their faces so beautiful that they exuded a hint of seductiveness.
They slowly wrapped their index fingers around their temples, their voices like silver bells, their breath as sweet as orchids, and their demeanor exuded a hint of allure. "Sir Shen, it's been a long time. Have you ever thought of this servant?"
With their human forms revealed, their auras finally became apparent.
Shen Yi looked at them calmly and sensed a similar aura to his own.
It was the Initial Realm Harmony, a perfect unity.
Without hesitation, he drew the knife with his right hand. The silver blade, illuminated by the dim candlelight, was instantly enveloped by a dense crimson malevolent qi.
This strike aimed at the white snake woman's neck, fierce and ruthless, without holding back.
"Hiss!"
The white snake woman's face changed abruptly, and she flipped over and rolled off the bed.
The black snake also released Shen Yi's waist, and her palm reached upwards. Instantly, her palm and fingertips were covered by dark scales with a metallic luster.
She reached out to grasp the blade, intending to speak, but her beautiful face suddenly changed.
The black scales she trusted the most, upon touching the blade, made a sizzling sound and began to corrode.
Dark red blood seeped through her fingers, quickly forming a bloodline that stained the blade red.
The white snake woman lay on the ground, her ample chest rising and falling uncontrollably, and she nervously touched her neck, her eyes filled with a mix of fear and anger. "You've gone mad!"
"I did hear that Lord Shen's temperament has changed drastically."
The black snake woman tightly gripped the blade, and with her other hand, she slowly opened her palm, releasing countless gold particles that scattered onto the bed. "But I still can't understand why you've even stopped doing business? We were just following Mother's orders, asking you to invite the master of Caihua Workshop to the mountains to craft some exquisite jewelry for her."
As she spoke, cold sweat formed on her forehead.
This was not just a change in temperament; it was a complete transformation.
The previous strike, though seemingly simple, was executed with a mastery that only comes with decades of practice, returning to the essence of the technique, and even those with exceptional talent would require years of hard work to achieve such refinement.
His aura was even more formidable, not a bit weaker than her own centuries of cultivation.
Even if the two sisters attacked together, they might not be able to defeat him.
"Since Lord Shen no longer wishes to engage in such trivial matters, just say so, and I'll leave."
The black snake woman spoke and signaled to her companion with a glance.
Upon seeing this, the demoness on the ground transformed back into a long snake, and a thick fog appeared around her, causing her to vanish into thin air.
"..."
Shen Yi watched as the white snake disappeared, his brows slightly furrowed.
The two beasts before him were undoubtedly the strongest demonic beings he had ever encountered.
It was not surprising that they could withstand his strike.
But their mysterious concealment techniques and vanishing act truly opened his eyes.
If he could learn those skills...
At this thought, Shen Yi turned his gaze back to the white-skinned woman covered in black scales, a hint of warmth appearing in his eyes.
Under his intense stare, the black snake woman felt like she had seen the lecherous ghost of the past, but after a moment, she realized something was amiss. He seemed more interested in something other than her body.
She lowered her head to look at her belly and clenched her teeth.
This damn fool had set his sights on her beast core!
"You, Shen, I won't fight you today. Wait, I'll go report this to Mother! If you have the guts, don't hide!"
The black snake transformed into its true form, hissing and spitting venom.
Just then, its peripheral vision caught a new figure appearing at the back courtyard entrance.
The white-robed woman stood tall, leaning quietly against the wall, her side profile cold and detached.
She merely glanced at them indifferently.
The black snake stood up, its scales bristling, unable to speak for a long while.
No wonder Shen had suddenly acquired such formidable martial arts skills, disregarding Mother completely! He had found a new patron and forgotten his old allies!
"Let's see how long you can keep up this act!"
The black snake coiled its body in anger, no longer mentioning the Azurehorn Mother. It summoned a black mist that enveloped its body and the gold particles on the bed, disappearing from the spot.
Only two people remained in the room.
Shen Yi looked towards the door, his expression slightly disappointed.
As expected, his lack of experience with demonic beings had been exposed.
He could handle wild demons, but when facing those with some background, he couldn't even understand their tactics.
"..."
Lin Baiwei lowered her hands and quietly observed the youth, taking in his expression. She was shocked but couldn't help but laugh at his audacity.
She had initially thought Shen Yi was a deeply hidden law enforcement officer, needing only a nudge to transcend his mortal limits. She had wanted to take the opportunity to tease him.
After two days of interaction, she realized her mistake; he was at least in the Initial Realm.
But she never imagined that Shen Yi had grown to the point where he could intimidate two Initial Realm Perfection demonic beings on his own... and he still wasn't satisfied?!
"They are the Azurehorn Mother's most trusted attendants. Even a Demon Suppressing Army Captain would need ten or more to ensure a successful strike, and they would have to set up a Demon Subjugation Formation in advance."
"Or perhaps, you regret not getting to experience their bodies more?"
(End of Chapter)
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