Mo Qi felt a little awkward. He hadn't awakened; he had merely received a dream.
However, the dream had been so vivid, it was as if he had relived everything.
It could be considered an awakening!
"Then when did you discover it?" Mo Qi stepped forward to wipe her eyes.
Xin'er was still a bit reserved, while Mo Qi felt as if she were truly his own sister, completely at ease.
Moreover, at this moment, she had the body of a child, and any care he showed her felt perfectly natural.
"After I cast the spell to send you to hell, I saw some scenes in the mist, as if I saw your past and present lives," Xin'er murmured. "But I was afraid you wouldn't believe me if you hadn't awakened, so I never mentioned it. I was also worried that the scene was just an illusion, so I didn't dare to mention it to anyone, for fear of exposing my identity."
"Don't worry, little sister. I will protect you in this life. I won't let anyone harm you again," Mo Qi declared with great spirit.
Xin'er was deeply moved, then smiled and said, "But you can't even protect me now; instead, you need my protection."
Mo Qi coughed dryly. "Don't just look at my cultivation. Consider my overall strength. I am currently developing my psychic power, alchemy, and artifact refining comprehensively. I am an excellent young man."
Xin'er was amused. "You weren't this glib in your past life."
They both laughed for a while, and then Mo Qi asked seriously, "Do you have any clones? I know an Yin spirit who shapes hearts with souls and controls other Yin spirits. Lian Min said it was your clone."
Xin'er shook her head. "That is Lian Min's puppet. She is extremely loyal to him and has no name. He calls her Number Two, and I am Number One!"
As she said this, her eyes welled up with tears.
Mo Qi quickly said, "If you don't want to recall the past, don't think about it. It's my fault for bringing it up. I'll be more careful in the future."
Xin'er shook her head sadly. "It's alright. Even the most painful memories are in the past."
Looking at Mo Qi's concerned gaze, a happy smile unconsciously bloomed on her face.
Her past life had been so miserable, but this life had brought her so many loved ones. She felt it was heaven's way of compensating her for her past, and she was content!
"Brother, I am also your sister from your past-past-past life. I want a hug," the Demon King said, appearing from somewhere, pouting her little mouth, and speaking pitifully.
This kind of being, definitely an ancient demon of thousands or even tens of thousands of years, was already shameless enough to pretend to be young, but now she was shamelessly trying to claim kinship. Had she no shame?
However, if she wanted to claim kinship, so be it. It wouldn't hurt him!
Mo Qi cooperated by opening his arms and bending down, giving the Demon King a solid hug.
The Demon King was very excited, laughing like wind chimes, so clear and pleasant to the ear!
Mo Qi then said meaningfully, "Since you say you are my sister from my past-past-past life, tell me about my past-past-past life."
The Demon King began immediately, "Your past-past-past life, you were a scholar. Our family was a wealthy household, with abundant assets and a prosperous life. But good times didn't last. My father was framed and harmed by villains, and the court convicted him. The men were beheaded, and the women were reduced to official prostitutes."
This story was so poorly fabricated, with no technical skill involved.
However, Mo Qi pretended to believe it, saying, "Alright, little sister, I will protect you from now on."
Xin'er shook her head as she watched.
This brother was unreliable!
Before long, replies came from all sides, and they all agreed to the negotiation.
In Longdong City, the negotiation was presided over by Kong Xuan, representing the demon race. Other participating parties included the beastmen Wushang and Wukun, the demon people Biding and Tumo, and Mo Qi and Xin'er from the异魔宗 (Yi Mo Sect).
Shi Siyao had initially insisted on going. Mo Qi had asked Xin'er not to, but Shi Siyao then thought he was favoring Xin'er. So, Mo Qi had no choice but to let Shi Siyao stay and accompany Xin'er himself.
Thus, under everyone's watchful eyes, Mo Qi went to the negotiation accompanied by a child.
Mo Qi's face also looked very young, but when he walked alone, supported by his life experience, he could exude the demeanor of an adult.
But now, with a child beside him, they seemed even more childish in contrast.
As they passed, they were met with mockery.
"What kind of lineup is this? They say the Yi Mo Sect is invincible, yet they can't find anyone presentable for negotiations?"
"Did they run out of people on the battlefield?"
"Is this a children's game where they've wandered into the wrong place?"
"Whose child is lost?"
Xin'er had always been very ladylike. No matter what others said, she did not get angry.
Mo Qi also ignored the discussions, as strength was all that mattered.
Upon entering the negotiation venue, the wolf demon guarding the entrance glanced at the pair and showed a look of contempt.
He intended to make things difficult for them!
After Mo Qi presented his seal, the wolf demon stopped Xin'er.
"Children are not allowed inside!" the wolf demon said righteously.
Mo Qi was a bit troubled. How could he explain?
If he said she wasn't a child, would he believe him?
"Please be lenient," Mo Qi said after a moment's thought. "It's not easy for me to bring a child. I've taken her everywhere with me all these years. I can't just leave her outside, can I? What if human traffickers snatch her away?"
Xin'er rolled her eyes!
The wolf demon raised an eyebrow. "I don't care about your troubles. I'm responsible for guarding the entrance. If I say no entry, then no entry. No one can change my mind."
If this could be tolerated, then nothing could not be tolerated. Mo Qi wanted to slap him away, but someone thought along the same lines as him.
Moreover, they acted faster than him!
It was Xin'er who made the move. With a "slap," she struck the wolf demon, sending him flying. He became a small dot and fell outside the city.
Then, the two of them walked in with their heads held high.
Kong Xuan had already arrived and was seated at the head. He saw Xin'er slap the wolf demon away and had a displeased look on his face, but he merely snorted and dared not act.
Others might not recognize true worth, but he saw clearly that this child was no ordinary person!
Furthermore, the purpose of today was negotiation, and he didn't want to disrupt it over a mere subordinate.
Therefore, he endured it!
No one else had arrived yet, so Mo Qi directly went and took the first seat on the left, with Xin'er standing behind him.
If Kong Xuan hadn't been the host, he would have driven Kong Xuan down as well.
A moment later, the wolf demon returned, covered in injuries. He angrily rushed towards Xin'er, attempting to discipline the child.
He had been careless just now and was sent out of the city by this child.
He had to regain his lost face!
Just as he was about to make a move, Kong Xuan roared, "Get down there, continue guarding the entrance, and stop embarrassing yourself here."
The wolf demon dared not disobey Kong Xuan and slunk away.
At this time, Wushang and Wukun of the beastmen walked in.
The beastmen, with their mixed blood of beasts and humans, were much taller than ordinary people, reaching two zhang high. With a single leap, they could reach the top of the city wall.
With every step they took, the ground shook as if rolling thunder was moving, making everyone tremble with fear.
The wolf demon did not dare to look at their seals and let them in directly.
Mo Qi felt a sense of unfairness. Why was his identity checked, while others were let in directly?