NFBE Chapter 118 Disguise
Chapter 118 Disguise
Upon returning to the real world, Liu Xingxing did not go back to the Grandmaster Hall, the starting point where she accidentally fell into the illusion, like Lu Xihan. Instead, she was randomly refreshed to some unknown place, like an NPC.
Fortunately, it wasn't in some deserted place. Judging from the surroundings, it seemed to be in some deserted alley in some unknown city.
Luckily, it wasn't in public, otherwise it would have attracted a lot of attention.
However, the surrounding buildings were not the kind of buildings she was familiar with, and there was a "primitive" atmosphere everywhere. If she looked up slightly, she could see all kinds of tall plants that looked like they were alive and moving, all of which she did not recognize.
"Where has it refreshed to this time, in some remote corner?"
Moreover, the spiritual energy contained in the air here is very thin, but it is still dozens of times stronger than that in the illusion. Liu Xingxing looked inward at her dantian and it seemed to be frantically gathering spiritual energy, as if an automatic power bank had returned. She had gathered almost a third of it in just a short time.
Liu Xingxing raised her hand and touched her face. The illusion was still there; her ordinary face hadn't stopped working just because she was out of the illusion.
"very good."
Liu Xingxing concealed her aura and walked out of the alley just like an ordinary person with only a little cultivation.
However, the next second... Liu Xingxing was dumbfounded again.
There were indeed many pedestrians on the main street connecting the alleys, and it was a very prosperous street. Of course, it would be even better if none of the people you see everywhere had the characteristics of demon cultivators.
What are the characteristics of demon cultivators?
You can tell what kind of animal they are by looking at them. Some have long ears, some have long tails, and some have very special facial features or hands and feet. In short, they don't look like "humans" at first glance.
Having lived on the Yuanzhou Continent for so long, Liu Xingxing had seen quite a few demon cultivators, but most of them were very well-behaved and resembled "humans".
However, because it is ultimately not a species of "human" and the aura it exudes is different from that of humans, it is easily recognizable, but it would never openly display its attributes like it does now.
So, maybe, probably... this is the demon realm?! =????(??? ????)
Holy crap, why were they sent to the demon realm again?
When they came back from the mortal realm, they didn't even manage to break into the demon realm. How did they end up here now?! What's going on?
If the first misstep was an accident, how do you explain this illusionary journey? And each time her "refresh point" appears, there always seems to be something inexplicable mixed in with it.
Liu Xingxing silently retreated into the alley. After thinking for a while, Mu's thoughts stirred, and he hurriedly went to his sea of consciousness to see what changes had occurred.
Sure enough, another "golden pill" exactly the same as the last one appeared in the space, quietly sitting among the pile of bottles and jars, gleaming with a faint light.
Liu Xingxing stared at it silently for a while, but instead of taking it out, she gathered her thoughts, raised her left hand and brushed it on her right hand, revealing the ring that had been hidden on her index finger. She then rubbed the ring with her thumb, but there was no reaction.
It seems that time hasn't changed outside, and the little snake is still molting, but we still need to go and confirm it.
Looking up at the sky, which was a striking contrast to the outside world with its bluish-yellow hue, Liu Xingxing sighed deeply. As she lowered her right hand, the ring on her index finger disappeared as well.
He silently recited an incantation to change his aura to that of a demon cultivator, and then conjured a cloak out of thin air to put it on. The cloak disappeared the moment it was put on.
"Okay, double insurance, that works."
Liu Xingxing clapped her hands and walked out of the alley again, calmly strolling down the main street.
No one cared whether there were more or fewer demons on the streets; everyone was busy with their own affairs.
Although demon cultivators are formed from various kinds of creatures, their dietary habits are no different from those of human cultivators. They are not as raw and bloodthirsty as one might imagine, and their food is not so bizarre or unpalatable to humans.
After all, demon cultivators are also cultivators, no longer beasts, so naturally they would not eat the food they ate in their animal days. Moreover, they do not pursue the immaculate body that human cultivators pursue. After reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, they basically abstain from grains and have no dietary restrictions. They eat three meals a day as usual.
It's no wonder that there haven't been many outstanding figures throughout the ages. Too many impurities in the body can block the meridians and prevent the circulation of qi, thus hindering the path of cultivation.
Therefore, very few demon cultivators have been able to successfully ascend over the tens of thousands of years; compared to human cultivators, they can indeed be counted on one's fingers.
Liu Xingxing deliberately sought out a place that looked like a restaurant or an inn, but there seemed to be a lot of demons there, to inquire about things. Seeing that there were a lot of demons eating, it must be their restaurant.
Their architectural style is very different from that of the outside world; it is very primitive. They use only large pieces of wood or unknown plant materials and vines to build a building, which is not tall, only one or two stories high.
Some even simply dug a large hole under those tall plants and moved in, maintaining a primitive appearance at all times.
(P.S.: Please refer to the illustrations in /Journey to the Center of the Earth/, a foreign film.)
"Hey, new face. You seem unfamiliar. Where are you from?"
As soon as Fu walked in, two muscular men with leopard tails and no clothes on their upper bodies surrounded her.
The two leopard demons looked so alike that it was impossible to tell them apart, and their muscles were exaggerated to an outrageous degree, to the point that no human could ever achieve. Yet, at first glance, they appeared strangely harmonious, as if they had been like this ever since they successfully cultivated themselves.
Liu Xingxing blinked and said innocently, "I am... a member of the Liyue tribe. I am new to your place. What, are outsiders not allowed here?"
The mountain leopard looked down at the newcomer with disdain: "Li-Yue tribe?"
"No wonder you smell like a fox, humph!"
Silver Leopard tugged at Mountain Leopard and whispered, "Brother, we can't touch the Li Yue people..."
"Alright, alright, stop being so annoying, just go inside, hmph!"
Leopard stepped aside, making way for him, his tone still disdainful.
Silver Leopard was a bit more polite and said to Liu Xingxing, "Little fox girl, don't blame us brothers for stopping you. The owner of this restaurant has instructed that all strangers must be questioned before being allowed in. We can't break the owner's rules, can we?"
Although there was doubt in Liu Xingxing's eyes, she did not ask any more questions. Instead, she said with an innocent expression, "Thank you for informing me, Brother Leopard."
After saying that, he went inside.
"Look at you, why do you keep scaring those little devils? They just want to come and have a meal!"
Silver Leopard lightly punched Mountain Leopard's arm, his words filled with disappointment.
Leopard glared at him speechlessly: "Tch, you're such a nice guy, but I haven't seen you bring back a beautiful vixen yet?"
"Aren't you the same? And you're criticizing me! But speaking of which, aren't all fox demons quite good-looking, especially the Li Yue tribe? They're all very beautiful. But why is this little demon so ordinary?"
With his arms crossed, the mountain leopard glanced inside at the fox demon who was taking orders from the waiter, a hint of scrutiny in his eyes.
"Tch, I told you to stop reading those useless books. Fox demons just use their bewitching skills to make people think they are all beautiful. In reality, they are no different from us. Some are good-looking and some are not."
Liu Xingxing, who was leisurely sitting in the corner waiting for her food, had heard the whole conversation, but she didn't plan to do anything. Anyway, she wouldn't be staying here for long; she was just there to gather some information.
Liu Xingxing quickly set her sights on a demon cultivator who looked poisonous and sat at the next table. (Some demon cultivators with indistinct features can be identified by their aura, and Liu Xingxing disguised herself in the same way, appearing like a human without revealing any distinguishing features.)
"Sister Scorpion, your hair accessory is so pretty, where did you buy it?"
The scorpion demon immediately beamed: "Oh ho, you little fox have good taste! It's right on this street. Just walk a little further after you leave the gate and you'll see that stall. Would you like me to take you there myself?"
"No, no, I just thought it looked good on you and suited you, so I asked. I definitely wouldn't have the same effect if I wore it."
"Oh, little fox, you have such a sweet tongue! What would you like to eat? I'll treat you. I've been to this restaurant many times. The first two dishes are especially delicious. I'll order them for you now."
The scorpion demon got carried away after being praised only a couple of times, and immediately called for the waiter.
Liu Xingxing hurriedly stopped them, thinking to herself, "Are these demon cultivators really so easily swayed by kind words? They get all worked up after just a few words of coaxing, and I haven't even started using my full power yet."
"Sister, you don't need to be so polite. I've already ordered quite a lot of dishes, and I won't be able to eat any more."
"Yes, yes, look at me, I always do this when I'm happy. What does the little fox want? I'm happy today, so just tell me if you can help!"