parentshiftbook #129 - It's so frustrating! It's so frustrating!
#129 - It's so frustrating! It's so frustrating!
"Brother, don't just stand there!"
"Quickly take back your demon core!"
"Fight on!"
Xu Chengxian spat out Hong Lie's demon core.
Not only did he spit it out, but he also generously returned it to its original owner.
He appeared upright and honorable, displaying the demeanor of a true gentleman.
Of course, this wasn't because he was magnanimous or kind-hearted.
It was because he couldn't hold it anymore.
In other words,
He was full.
Not just full, but a little stuffed.
If he kept it in his stomach, the demonic energy emanating from the demon core would make him uncomfortable.
So, he naturally spat out the demon core.
"Goodness, the demon core of a great demon is indeed extraordinary!" Xu Chengxian exclaimed, feeling the gains.
The last time he fought a great demon was during his demon beast phase.
His opponent was a crippled venomous python.
The python had lost its demon core and natal magic weapon, and was also injured.
Just devouring its flesh and demonic power had greatly benefited him.
It is said that the demon core is the foundation of a demon's cultivation.
The reputation is well-deserved.
From swallowing to spitting it out, it only took a dozen breaths, and he sensed a clear increase in his cultivation.
"If I wasn't too full to eat more, I wouldn't have returned it, damn it!" Xu Chengxian reluctantly watched Hong Lie take back his demon core.
The Devour and Refine Divine Power could directly refine demonic power to enhance his physical body and divine soul realm.
It could also be used to refine his blood essence.
However, the process required a large amount of blood essence.
If he was in a sleeping state, his divine soul and blood essence could go all out, allowing him to dissolve the demonic power while refining it.
Unfortunately, he couldn't do that now.
Moreover, in order to devour as much of the demon core's demonic power as possible, he had been extracting and refining it with all his might.
Stirring and churning his blood essence would undoubtedly put great pressure on his divine soul and demon body.
And the refined demonic power also needed time to spread throughout his body with the surge of blood essence.
Otherwise, if it all accumulated in his internal organs, something would definitely go wrong.
Even though Xu Chengxian's physical body and divine soul were strong, there was a limit to what they could withstand.
So, he needed to take a break.
Of course, he had returned it, but that didn't mean he didn't want to continue devouring it.
This was just a temporary measure.
"I'll let you hold it for a while, while I digest!"
He dared to lick even tribulation lightning, and not just once.
How could he stop at just a taste of a demon core?
Even if he couldn't feast on it, he had to take a few more bites!
However, with the demon core by his side, he had to find a way to control it, and also guard against Hong Lie desperately snatching it back.
It was better to let the other party hold it for now.
This way, he could fully digest the refined magic power.
Xu Chengxian's plan was to trick the demon core back once he could continue refining it.
It wouldn't take long.
It wouldn't even affect the battle.
Or rather, the battle would be even more beneficial to him.
The surging and churning blood essence could spread more quickly throughout his physical body.
The benefit of having a strong physical body and divine soul was that as long as the blood essence was dispersed, it wouldn't add much burden.
He didn't have to worry at all that the growth of his flesh and blood and divine soul couldn't withstand the sudden increase in power.
When the guy on the other side realized that he couldn't do anything to him, he would definitely want to use the demon core again.
"Because he will still suspect that I returned the demon core to him because I couldn't hold on any longer."
"At this time, he should think that offering the demon core again will lead to victory."
Xu Chengxian didn't pretend to be unable to hold on, partly because he was worried about being seen through, and also because he didn't know how to pretend.
So, he chose to play the Empty Fort Strategy.
Demons tend to be more straightforward.
And also more competitive.
The more nonchalant he pretended to be, the more likely Hong Lie would think that he was forcing himself to swallow the demon core.
"Then he will spit out the demon core again to hit me!"
He had also figured out how to deal with the upcoming battle.
Dodge, take hits, and try not to fight back.
Simply put, it was to rely on his strong demon body to delay and resist.
To buy himself time to digest.
He also had to make Hong Lie feel that he had to start from the divine soul.
"When he attacks later, I'll pretend to be a little clumsy."
Xu Chengxian formulated a battle plan.
As long as it didn't hurt the foundation, it didn't matter if he got poked a few times by the spear and bled a little.
It would be just like a massage to dredge the meridians.
Of course, after all, the other party was evenly matched with him in terms of cultivation and strength, so he still had to be careful.
However, his plan was very good.
But the development of things did not proceed according to his plan!
Hong Lie hesitated for a moment, then put away the demon core.
But he held the spear, and did not attack for a long time.
Xu Chengxian couldn't help but wonder, what was wrong with this guy?
So indecisive, so unpleasant!
I've already returned the demon core to you, why aren't you attacking yet?
"Brother..." He opened his mouth, just about to urge him again, when he saw Hong Lie put away his spear and bowed to him with cupped fists.
"Great King Xu!"
"...Huh?"
"Thank you, Great King Xu, for returning this little demon's demon core." Hong Lie stood in mid-air, with a solemn expression, and solemnly bowed his thanks.
"...Brother, are you okay? What do you... mean by this?"
Xu Chengxian had a bad feeling.
He paused, and then asked again, as if confirming: "You don't... want to fight anymore, do you?"
"This little demon is grateful for Great King Xu's righteousness, how can I still fight with the Great King?" Hong Lie cupped his hands.
Xu Chengxian completely did not expect this.
Righteousness?
If Hong Lie's attitude wasn't tinged with some respect, Xu Chengxian would have thought he was mocking him.
He was completely stunned!
Good heavens, what do you mean?
You're not fighting anymore?
This almost sprained my back!
I was all ready to be poked with a few bloody holes, so that I could sell my misery after going out, and then scam the next round of 'sugar ball' suppliers!
The most important thing is, if you don't fight, then I won't be able to lick your demon core anymore, will I?
You can't do this!
Xu Chengxian leaned slightly, his huge body slowly moving, lowering his line of sight to the same level as Hong Lie.
Somewhat unwillingly, he asked: "Brother, are you really not fighting anymore?"
"Great King Xu, I, Hong Lie, am not a demon who doesn't know what's good for me." Hong Lie smiled, "You let me off the hook, and I should return the favor, to help you."
The demon core was lost and found again.
Great rise and fall, great joy and sorrow.
His state of mind changed accordingly.
As if the fog in front of him was blown away by a strong wind.
His thoughts became clear.
So he decided to admit defeat directly.
Since there was no chance of winning, why bother spending effort?
It was better to withdraw early!
"..." Xu Chengxian was silent.
Hong Lie's so-called returning the favor should mean that he would no longer consume his power, so that he could preserve his strength and leave it for the next round.
Then he couldn't possibly say, you can admit defeat, but give me your demon core to swallow again, right?
Damn it!
A shocking battle, just gone like that?
This is not right!
It should have been a hearty battle, fighting until the wind swept away the clouds, the sun and moon were dark, the bloody rain and腥 wind demon fog filled the air, the earth shook and the mountains and rivers shattered!
But now, he hadn't even started, and his opponent had already admitted defeat?
Xu Chengxian had only one feeling, this victory was so stifled and uncomfortable!
What the hell is going on!
However, fortunately.
There is still the next round!