flstandardbreds Chapter 161 Hui Clan
Chapter 161 Hui Clan
Perhaps because the giant scorpion was badly injured by the fire caused by the imperial edict, Yun Yici had to stay submerged for a long time before he finally saw the settlement of the Ling tribe.
The architecture of the demon race is very different from that of the human race, not to mention the dwellings of sea monsters.
On a huge red coral on the seabed, there were many ornate yet exquisite pavilions and towers, in various colors, mostly light colors.
But upon closer inspection, those pavilions and towers are actually many large conch shells of various colors.
The surface of the conch shell was carved into the shape of human-like architecture. Combined with the patterns on the shell itself and the unique ingenuity of the demon race, it is no exaggeration to say that it is a masterpiece.
The commotion caused by the return of the Lingchai startled Lingwan's people. Two burly male Lingchai demons, wielding demon halberds and swaying their fish tails, swam out from the shadows. They only relaxed their guard when they saw Lingwan on the Lingchai.
Ling Wan said, "We have distinguished guests visiting. Go and ask the elders to prepare some fresh food."
Ling Wan was usually very powerful, so the two male demons didn't dare to say anything. After agreeing, one demon went to find the clan elders, while the other continued to perform his duties faithfully.
Ling Wan directed Ling Tui to carry everyone on his back to her residence.
Ling Wan was afraid that the Emperor would become suspicious and burn her again, so she said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, my people will never reveal the whereabouts of these cultivators. Please rest assured."
"Please come to my residence first, and I will give you a secret medicine that can conceal your scent."
As they traveled, they discovered that there were very few demon cultivators in the Lingyao territory. Not to mention cubs, even adult Lingyao were extremely rare.
Ling Wan explained, "Our entire clan's migration was too big a target, so those who could transform and go ashore, those who could intermarry with other clans, and those who wanted to leave, I went with them."
No one showed any particular surprise.
It's not uncommon for demons to intermarry. Mu Yunjian's parents are a perfect example of a human and a demon who have actually had offspring.
Instead, Xue Lian, who was sitting in the crowd holding Hei Lian, asked curiously, "Can different demons still be together?"
"Where we live, different demons get together and fight to the death over territory, sometimes even eating each other."
Ling Wan's lips twitched. Looking at the strange-looking woman holding a bizarre-looking monkey in her arms, she guessed that it might be a demon beast that had not yet fully transformed.
Ling Wan said proudly, "What is a demon cultivator? Naturally, it is a cultivator who has broken away from the animal realm. Furthermore, in the demon realm, children are valued because of their mothers."
Demon cultivators of different races can also produce offspring, but the offspring's species follows the mother's, while their innate demonic power and talents generally follow the stronger parent.
As for why the offspring of demon cultivators follow their mothers, it is naturally to protect the mother's body.
Many non-oviparous demon cultivators choose to revert to their original form when giving birth. If they are born from their father, the father's original form being too large will increase the difficulty and danger of childbirth.
However, unlike human cultivators who find it increasingly difficult to have offspring as their cultivation level increases, demon cultivators themselves find it extremely difficult to have offspring.
Therefore, the Scaleless Demon Lord went mad when he wanted to eat the cubs of their Ling clan.
Their tribe's precious offspring are considered lucky to produce twenty offspring every hundred years, yet they are required to offer them as tribute and food.
Ling Wan suddenly became depressed and stopped talking. She only regained some spirits after leading everyone to her residence.
Lingwan's residence was extremely spacious and located inside a large, open clam. The pearl inside the clam was hollowed out to serve as her dwelling, offering an excellent view overlooking the entire clan.
Lingbu only put the person down when they got here. As soon as Yun Yici got off the fish's back, she couldn't stop sliding down.
She can fly, but she can't float on water.
Fortunately, she quickly recalled the water-avoidance techniques she had learned, which made her feel more at ease in the water.
Yun Yici tried to pull out Huaichuan, and she said to Huaichuan, "The scale that Lingwan gave me is said to be able to walk on flat ground, but in fact there is still some resistance."
Huai Chuan said, "This is a good opportunity. You never know where you'll draw your sword next, whether it's by land, sea, or air. Take this opportunity to learn how to fight underwater."
As the man and his sword were talking, Ling Wan released the barrier around their residence and led everyone into the pearl inside the clam.
Yun Yici felt a sense of security once she stepped onto solid ground, and she curiously examined the pearl in front of her.
Ling Wan's residence had no door, but rather a colorful beaded curtain. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be woven from the scales that provided them with protection from water.
The pearl is hollowed out into three layers. The top layer is Lingwan's boudoir, the first layer is used for meetings and entertaining guests, and the second layer is an empty cave.
Yes, the Siren doesn't have rooms, only caves. These caves are carved out one after another, separated by beaded curtains, and the decorations inside are things only found in the sea.
For example, there are no beds in the human world; they sleep on large seashells, which look like living things.
The clam meat inside is very soft and white, and it even produces strings of bubbles, as if it is breathing.
Ling Wan was arranging accommodations for everyone, but Yun Yici felt she couldn't sleep as soon as she saw the seashell.
Fortunately, she carried a soft couch with her, but since Rong Xuan had just recovered from a serious injury and Mu Yunjian had just survived a lightning tribulation, it would be better for her to give the couch to them.
Perhaps sensing Yun Yici's hesitation, Ling Wan said, "This kind of shellfish is neither a demon cultivator nor a demon beast. It is a kind of magical artifact made by a demon cultivator who is skilled in crafting artifacts, imitating shellfish for rest."
Just as human cultivators have their own aesthetic sense, so do demon cultivators. Magical artifacts that conform to their nature are very popular among demon cultivators.
Yun Yici was relieved. Wen Fuyue scanned the room to make sure there was no danger, then said, "Take a nap here. I'll call you if anything happens later."
"Don't worry about your senior brothers, we're right here with you."
Wen Fuyue knew that his little apprentice needed to sleep every day, but there was no such opportunity when they were traveling around Kunlun.
Now that they finally had a peaceful place, Wen Fuyue wanted to let her rest for a while.
Yun Yici felt a warmth in her heart and agreed, staying in the magnificent pearl room.
She looked around, and although she was very curious about the beautiful underwater decorations in the pearl room, she resisted the urge to look around aimlessly.
Yun Yici walked up to the shell-like magical artifact, touched it, and found it as soft as a mattress on a human bed.
In this unfamiliar environment, she dared not take off her clothes, so she climbed onto the thing inside the shell that looked like clam meat, still fully clothed.
Yun Yici was shocked. The shell, which felt only soft to the touch, sank right in as she climbed on it.
Then, the soft white body beneath her began to wriggle, as if giving her a massage.
A brief moment of squinting gives one a feeling of ethereal bliss.
Yun Yici sighed and said, "So this is how down-to-earth the magical artifacts of demon cultivators are."
Yun Yici finally instructed the system to keep an eye on the outside world and to alert her immediately if anything happened before she could finally fall asleep peacefully.
Come to think of it, it had been a long time since she had seen Shen Huaichuan.