Refining the Mountains and Rivers

Chapter 1086 – The Chess Game Left Behind

Chapter 1086 – The Chess Game Left Behind

Black Astral lightly said, “I will be leaving first.” He turned and took a step out, directly vanishing from sight.

Old Fox watched as he left and could only swallow the words he was about to say. Looking at the direction Black Astral left in, he suddenly laughed out loud and muttered beneath his breath, “I thought I’d made up my mind but now I’m hesitating again. I haven’t been able to break through to the Demon Commander boundary in all these years, is it because I wasn’t decisive enough?”

Old Fox glanced at the silent Shadowless Demon. Then, he cupped his hands together and walked away. In a few blinks of the eye he had left.

Beneath his black robes, Shadowless Demon frowned. His eyes flashed with hesitation. He had already expected today’s situation to arrive, but he never thought it would come so soon.

Moreover, Miss Feature had left…

To speak the truth, if he purely wanted to find a formidable master, Shadowless Demon had many choices.

Many of them were even considerably strong Abyssal Demon Kings. One of the reasons he drifted alone by himself was because he enjoyed the freedom of not being restricted, but an even more important reason was that he was afraid he would change into someone else once he was controlled.

At that time, the powerful concealing strength that lifted him to his current position would also have a chance of pushing him beyond any hope of redemption.

This demon medicine…giving it up was impossible. It was something especially left behind by Miss Feature, so he could imagine how extraordinary it was.

Since this was the case, he would have to see whether or not the value of this demon medicine was worth working to death for.

A sharp light flashed in his eyes. Shadowless Demon took a step out and rapidly faded away.

In the cave, Qin Yu had a calm expression. He didn’t move for the time being. He thought about the things that Feature left him. Taking a deep breath he slowly leaned down against the soft couch. Faintly, he could still smell her scent in his nose and mouth.

If he closed his eyes, it was like she was still by his side…but this was only an illusion. No matter what the reason was, Feature had already vanished. If so, he could only explore the abyss by himself.

“Nightmare Clan…” Qin Yu muttered to himself. As he thought about Feature’s previous actions, a light flashed in his eyes. He seemed to grasp a key point.

Surprisingly, he already knew where he needed to go.

It was just that after being played with by Feature so much, it would be more difficult for him to appear on stage.

But without a storm, how could he see everything hidden deep below the water?

Since Feature already knew how much time she had left, she wouldn’t have wasted it doing something useless.

Perhaps she had already expected this, and it was only a chess piece she put down ahead of time.

Mian Ya divided the demon medicine she was given in half, giving it to the two children. The damage that was done to their bloodlines due to Qin Yu extracting the chaotic strength within them was completely restored, and they became even more formidable than before.

This left her incomparably surprised, and her attitude towards Qin Yu became even more respectful…of course, the desire to entice him grew even heavier.

Feature had left, thus, within the entire group, she was the only woman. And she was also beautiful and elegant. What man wouldn’t be moved by her?

This heavens had given her such a great opportunity; she would not miss out on it.

As for Old Fox, Black Astral, and Shadowless Demon who had disappeared, Mian Ya guessed where they went but smartly decided not to ask.

Even a young girl like her who was marginalized in this group and stood at the very edge had obtained such a precious demon medicine. There was no need to mention those three Demon Commander level powerhouses who could provide powerful support to him.

She would be lying if she said she didn’t feel envious, but Mian Ya was a woman with great self-awareness. She understood the meaning of discretion.

The first one to leave was Black Astral, and the first one to return was also him. He arrived in front of Qin Yu and fell to one knee, lowering his head in respect, “Sir, I have returned.”

Qin Yu smiled, “There is no need to be so courteous. Rise!”

When he stood up, Qin Yu looked him over a few times and his smile widened, “Congratulations!”

Black Astral had a calm expression, “It is the miss and sir who have cultivated me.”

Standing to the side, Mian Ya could only open her mouth in shock. When Black Astral faced Qin Yu before, while he was respectful, it absolutely wasn’t to this degree.

Moreover, when he knelt, it didn’t seem normal at all. There seemed to be some invisible connection between the two.

And what left her shaken the most was that while Black Astral’s aura didn’t have any obvious changes, there seemed to be some earth-shaking transformation.

But she couldn’t clearly state what sort of change this was. She just felt that he had an inviolable dignity to him now.

Old Fox was the second to return. Just like Black Astral, he knelt in front of Qin Yu without hesitation. There was unconstrained excitement on his face as he fervently said, “Thank you sir and miss for this great graciousness. I swear to follow sir to the death and I shall never waver again!”

Mian Ya immediately discovered the changes that occurred to him, because this was the disparity of a completely different boundary.

While Old Fox’s aura had been strong before, there was an erratic feeling in that strength, one that she could vaguely sense.

But now that she faced Old Fox again, it was like seeing a boundless great lake. There was even an endless and inexhaustible feeling to it.

Demon Commander!

He had broken through to the Demon Commander boundary!

Without a doubt, this was the function of the demon medicine Qin Yu had given him.

And this demon medicine certainly came from Feature.

This discovery shook Mian Ya’s heart. If she didn’t personally experience the astonishing effects of Feature’s demon medicine, she would have thought it was impossible.

Inevitably, regret appeared in Mian Ya’s heart. If she had eaten the bottle of demon medicine Qin Yu gave her…

But she suppressed this thought as soon as it appeared. When she looked at the two kids, her gaze became gentle.

They were the future of the Nine-tailed Demon Fox Clan. Her choice was correct.

Moreover…

Mian Ya’s eyes swerved to Qin Yu. Though her expression didn’t change, a burning heat blazed in the depths of her eyes.

As long as she could climb onto his bed, demon medicine or whatever else wouldn’t be a problem!

“There’s no need to be so courteous. Old Fox, please rise.” Qin Yu smiled. He couldn’t help but sigh at Feature’s abilities. She said he could break through to the Demon Commander boundary and he really did.

But as he thought about how she had been busying herself refining all these demon medicines for the last moments she was here, he couldn’t help but feel bitterness in his heart.

After all, these demon medicines weren’t for him, but in the end they were made to help him.

He thought that he owed this woman more and more.

He took a deep breath and pushed down all these thoughts. The edge of his lips curled up.

None of this mattered. They would meet again at some point. At that time, he would have a way to repay these favors.

He just didn’t know what sort of ridiculousness that woman would spout out. He always thought that returning the favor to her wouldn’t be easy.

As Qin Yu’s mind was wandering somewhere else, Old Fox looked up at Black Astral. His pupils shrank and he laughed out in joy, bowing and earnestly saying, “You old black dog, congratulations!”

There were far too many emotions in this sentence. There was happiness, excitement, relief, and even some relaxation.

Recalling what happened in the past was meaningless now, but the reason Black Astral had been wounded for so many years, weakened to the point where he could only be the ruler of a mere Merry Forest in Great Deer City, was something that he couldn’t separate himself from.

Now, Black Astral had turned misfortune into a blessing. The tempering he experienced throughout the years had forged his current good fortune.

Old Fox was finally able to calmly face this old friend of his. He no longer had to have feelings of guilt entangling his heart.

Black Astral could hear the emotions contained in these words. He faintly smiled and said, “I’m a step faster than you. If you don’t want to be left too far behind, you need to work harder.”

Old Fox laughed out loud, “To be able to break through to the Demon Commander boundary is already my life’s greatest chance. If it weren’t for the sir and miss helping me, I would have been hopeless. Now that I have achieved my wish, I am self-aware of my limits. I wouldn’t dare be so greedy for the Demon King boundary.”

He paused for a moment, and then his smile shined with earnestness. “As for you, since you have a chance, you should march forward with courage and struggle with the world!”

Black Astral nodded solemnly, “I will do my best!”

Mian Ya’s eyes widened. She was already frightened by the contents of the conversation revealed by the two old demons.

What was the meaning of this?

She looked at Black Astral, looked at him again, and then continued to look at him.

Did this old fellow already touch the threshold for breaking through to the Demon King boundary? Even if he touched the threshold, that didn’t necessarily mean he would break through. But, there was a high chance he would.

Once he succeeded, he would be a carp that dove through the dragon gate, obtaining the approval of the abyss’ will and becoming an Abyssal Demon King.

At that time, he could directly rule a layer of the abyss, becoming the supreme King of an entire tribe.

This was an instinctual desire marked into the souls of all abyssal demons by the influence of their demon seed bloodline from the day they were born.

Demon King…

This meant the peak of the abyss. This meant a supreme being, one that lived an almost endless life that coexisted together with the abyss.

Compared to the world of flesh and blood and the supreme realm that countless cultivators chased after there, the Eternally Undying boundary was the corresponding level.

When she looked at Black Astral, she couldn’t help but reveal endless awe in her gaze.

But Mian Ya soon realized something. Her eyes widened and her head creaked as she looked at Qin Yu.

Black Astral had touched the threshold of the Abyssal King boundary and could step into it at any moment. Yet, his actions were the same as Old Fox: he had knelt in front of Qin Yu. Although his actions weren’t straightforward, he still expressed his own submission.

In other words, he was willing to become one of Qin Yu’s subordinate demons.

Not good, not good, I’m feeling dizzy here!

It was only at this moment that Mian Ya seemed to realize what sort of status the man she was trying to entice into bed had.

But after this bout of dizziness, an incomparably intense fighting spirit sparked to life within her eyes.

Take him! She had to take him!

As long as she could hug tightly onto this super thick thigh known as Qin Yu, the return of the Nine-tailed Demon Fox Clan would be near at hand!

And in this world, what method could establish a direct and intimate connection faster than the sexual entanglements between men and women? Perhaps there were some, but Mian Ya didn’t know about them. Even if she did, she wouldn’t be willing to take that detour.

The path leading to the great dao was in front of her, so who had the time to think of anything else? Qin Yu, Qin Yu! You can give up on escaping my grasp!

After being stared at by this scorching gaze, Qin Yu felt a bit uncomfortable. His lips twitched. Should he find a chance to drive Mian Ya away? With her staying beside him, he always felt that she was nothing but a fermenting disaster!

As if sensing Qin Yu’s thoughts, Mian Ya lowered her head. When she looked up again her gaze was warm and clear. When she welcomed Qin Yu’s look of surprise, she faintly smiled, revealing a bit of cold detachment amidst the respect.

His Excellency Qin Yu obviously didn’t like the type of woman that liked to take the initiative or be too direct. If so…it was time to change strategies.

Give up? Hoho, giving up was impossible. It was impossible no matter what!

Qin Yu’s praises reached the heavens. Although he had no idea what this woman was thinking, he couldn’t help but admire her acting skills.

Moreover, he secretly thought to himself that chasing her away wouldn’t be as easy as he believed. Things would become troublesome later.

Another three days passed in waiting. Shadowless Demon still didn’t return.

Qin Yu was a bit disappointed but he soon composed himself. When he handed the demon medicine over to them, he had told them to carefully consider things before making their choice.

It seemed that Shadowless Demon had chosen another road.

It was fine. That was his choice.

Since he wouldn’t be returning, there was no need to continue waiting. Qin Yu stood up and said, “Let’s leave.”

Black Astral bowed, “Sir, shall I make a trip?”

Qin Yu shook his head, “No need. Whether he decides to stay or not, I can accept either decision.”

Old Fox coldly sneered, “What a short-sighted fool…leaving today will be his greatest regret! Hehe, if we ever meet again, sir might be too magnanimous to haggle over it, but I won’t forget!”

As before, Black Astral drove the carriage and Old Fox rode the elk. When Qin Yu stepped into the carriage he glanced at the rumbling waterfall and the cave that wasn’t too far away. His eyes were serious and calm, as if he wanted to completely mark the scenery here in his mind.

He turned and closed his eyes. No longer feeling any reluctance, he entered the carriage.

Black Astral said, “Sir, where shall we go?”

Qin Yu paused for a moment, “Which tribe’s sphere of influence does Adversity Peak City belong to?”

Black Astral thought for a moment, “The Nightmare Clan.”

Qin Yu smiled. “Then there’s no mistake. Let’s go.”

Feature. I want to see just what kind of chess game you’ve prepared for me in advance!