I Studied Abroad in the Modern Times-Chapter 129Book 2: : The pride of the demon race.
Vol 2 Chapter 129 : The pride of the demon race.
“He's here!”
Martial Uncle Pang suddenly said.
Zheng Fa and Senior Sister Zhang both activated their Void-Seeking Spirit Eyes and looked toward the valley entrance.
That square-faced young man was leading a few brothers, cautiously watching the valley from a distance.
“So many people…”
Someone beside him muttered.
“They’re all Immortal Sect cultivators… This Emperor’s Nectar should have been my demon race’s supreme treasure!” Another person said resentfully. “If one day, our demon race prospers…”
The others’ eyes also burned with flames—flames of unwillingness and hatred.
It was clear that the unspoken words were their shared desire.
“Big Brother… We can’t let them take the Emperor’s Nectar!”
The square-faced young man listened to their words, shook his head, and sighed. “Not to mention that we’re only at the Golden Core stage… Just the way this Emperor’s Nectar appeared is already a bit suspicious.”
“Big Brother, you’re just too cautious!”
“If our demon race has been oppressed by the Immortal Sects for so many years and still hasn’t learned caution…” The square-faced young man sneered. “We’d have died long ago.”
“……”
His words made the others silently nod in agreement.
It was clear that his ability to be their leader wasn’t just because of his powerful bloodline.
“Then let’s be careful.” Seeing the others fall silent, the square-faced young man reminded them again, “If the Emperor’s Nectar truly exists, we naturally can’t let it slip away… But if this is a trap, we must also protect ourselves.”
The others nodded, seeming to take his words to heart.
“Look!”
Deep in the valley’s forest, a golden-red radiance suddenly shone forth, illuminating the entire valley. The mountain walls before them shimmered like they were bathed in the glow of a sunset.
What made everyone even more anxious was the sight of a long-legged woman’s silhouette dashing toward the forest.
“Xiao Yuying!”
“The Emperor’s Nectar has appeared!”
“Hurry!”
The people outside the valley shouted as they rushed toward the glow.
“Big Brother?”
“We follow behind them!” The square-faced young man still didn’t act immediately. Instead, he cautioned, “Xiao Yuying isn’t an ordinary person. This group is a chaotic mix, and none of them are at the Nascent Soul stage. How could they possibly snatch the treasure from her? We’ll wait and see!”
Sure enough, before the crowd could enter the valley, the golden-red light within the forest flickered as if Xiao Yuying was about to subdue it.
The people sped up, and a man beside the square-faced young man urged,
“Big Brother!”
“No rush.”
But the square-faced young man remained patient, still observing.
Just then, Xiao Yuying’s sharp voice rang out from the forest. “Who’s there?!”
Everyone froze.
Then, a loud boom resounded as if a battle had erupted in the woods.
Boulders tumbled from the mountain walls, and dazzling treasure light crisscrossed through the trees.
The cultivators who had been charging forward immediately retreated in alarm.
Since the square-faced young man’s group had always been behind, they managed to dodge even faster.
Inside the forest, the battle seemed to have lasted only a brief moment before falling silent.
Only the collapsed half of the mountain wall and the vanished dark forest hinted at the intensity of the clash.
Xiao Yuying’s figure reappeared, scanning her surroundings, seemingly searching for the attacker.
Several corpses lay on the ground.
It seemed that some cultivators had rushed too far ahead and ended up as collateral damage.
The people who had been following Xiao Yuying were nothing but a loose rabble. How could they dare to advance now?
They all scattered in panic.
“Big Brother, you were right!” A man beside the square-faced young man sighed in relief. “Who would’ve thought this was really a trap? It looks like someone is targeting Xiao Yuying?”
The square-faced young man nodded slightly, his lips curling into a satisfied smile.
…
Xiao Yuying watched herself stumbling blindly through the illusion and twitched her lips. “Was this really necessary?”
Before Zheng Fa could answer, Senior Sister Yuan excitedly chimed in,
“I know, I know! Because that demon with the Qiongqi bloodline is a clever and suspicious one!”
“Clever and suspicious?”
Senior Sister Yuan shook her head, imitating Senior Sister Zhang’s tone. “He only trusts himself and loves to doubt everything. It’s not easy to trick him.”
Xiao Yuying nodded and looked at Zheng Fa.
But Zheng Fa turned his gaze toward the Golden Crow.
The Golden Crow spread its wings and flew out of the cave.
…
The square-faced young man watched as the surrounding cultivators gradually dispersed, yet his eyes remained thoughtful.
“Big Brother? Since there’s no Emperor’s Nectar here, should we leave?”
The square-faced young man shook his head. “Xiao Yuying isn’t ordinary… Have you seen her leave?”
Everyone looked toward the valley. Sure enough, Xiao Yuying hadn’t left. Instead, she was still searching the area.
Before, she seemed to be looking for someone. Now, she seemed to be looking for something.
“Big Brother, you mean…”
“I don’t know…”
The square-faced young man shook his head, uncertain himself.
More and more people were leaving.
The others exchanged glances, not understanding why their leader was still staying.
Just then, the square-faced young man suddenly caught sight of a shadow.
That shadow was hidden in the darkness, nearly invisible to the naked eye.
But even if one could see it, most cultivators would dismiss it as just an ordinary crow.
However, the square-faced young man recognized this crow!
“The Golden Crow!” He whispered. “Look at it—isn’t it acting like it’s sensing something?”
The others followed his gaze.
Sure enough, the Golden Crow’s wings flapped rapidly, as if drawn to some supreme treasure. Its eyes gleamed with excitement and fervor.
“Could the Emperor’s Nectar really exist?”
“It’s hard enough to fool Xiao Yuying. The Golden Crow has noble blood—it might have a unique sense for treasure!” The square-faced young man analyzed. Then, nodding at his companions, he said, “Let’s go. We’ll follow it!”
The others felt his reasoning made sense.
More importantly, they deeply trusted his judgment.
The square-faced young man led them, carefully avoiding the crowd as they followed the Golden Crow toward the other side of the valley.
At the same time, Xiao Yuying also seemed to have discovered something. Her figure flickered—and she vanished.
"…That’s all it takes?"
"I know, I know!" Senior Sister Yuan chimed in again. "That was just to lower his guard, to make him think the trap wasn’t meant for him…"
"And now, we want him to believe he's discovered a clue to the hidden treasure. Not only will he not suspect anything, but he’ll be convinced it’s real."
Hearing this, Xiao Yuying shook her head and sighed. "Your schemes… only work on smart people."
…
"Big Brother, your mind really is the sharpest!" As they followed behind the Golden Crow, a group of people muttered praises. "If the Emperor’s Nectar truly exists, and Big Brother takes it, you might even reach the Nascent Soul stage! With your unparalleled wisdom, you'll definitely become a ruler of our demon race one day!"
"Exactly!" Another person nodded. "Even Xiao Yuying was fooled, but only our Big Brother saw through the deception! So much for those so-called human geniuses…"
The square-faced young man chuckled, merely waving a hand at them. "If we get the treasure, of course, I’ll share it with my brothers!"
The people beside him exchanged glances, their faces filled with excitement.
Ahead, the Golden Crow flew sneakily, as if afraid of being followed.
But after all, it was only at the Foundation Establishment stage and couldn’t detect the Golden Core-level square-faced young man and his group.
As they walked, the square-faced young man suddenly realized that fewer and fewer of his companions remained by his side.
His heart tensed. He knew now for certain that this place was a hidden realm—without even realizing it, he had become separated from the others.
Fortunately, he hadn't lost sight of the Golden Crow. Gritting his teeth, he didn't bother searching for his companions and instead continued following the Golden Crow deeper inside.
He had no idea how long he walked.
Suddenly, a glowing cave appeared before him.
The Golden Crow seemed extremely excited, letting out a sharp caw before darting inside.
The square-faced young man’s heart leaped with joy. Afraid that the Golden Crow would snatch the treasure first, he no longer concealed himself. Two black, fleshy wings sprouted from his back, and his entire figure shot into the cave like a bolt of lightning…
And then—he was met with a group of people smiling at him warmly.
He wanted to run.
But the Nascent Soul auras emanating from Senior Sister Zhang, Martial Uncle Pang, and Xiao Yuying instantly drained his strength. Cold sweat drenched his wings.
At this moment, how could he not realize that he had been tricked?!
"You… You actually acted that well?"
He stared at the Golden Crow, unable to believe that the crazed desire in its eyes earlier had all been an act!
Hearing his words, the Golden Crow seemed a little embarrassed. It rubbed its head with its wing, then nuzzled Zheng Fa’s palm before speaking. "That was true emotion…"
"…"
Outside the cave.
Noticing that their Big Brother hadn’t returned, the remaining demon race members gathered, looking a little uneasy.
"Where’s Big Brother? Why isn’t he out yet?"
"Did he go treasure hunting?"
"Should we report this to the Great King?"
Just then, Xiao Yuying’s voice suddenly rang out. "I never expected a talent like you to exist among the demon race!"
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The group looked up to see a figure with outstretched wings soaring from the valley, clutching a jade bottle, flying desperately toward the mountains beyond.
Xiao Yuying didn’t even seem to be chasing him. Instead, there was even a hint of admiration in her tone.
"Big Brother… stole the treasure from Xiao Yuying?"
"A Golden Core rivaling a Nascent Soul!" Another person said excitedly. "Big Brother will definitely become a Great Sage in the future!"
"Let’s get out of here too!"
Afraid that Xiao Yuying would come after them, the group didn’t dare linger and hurriedly sneaked away.
…
"See? Even though you fell for the trap, you’ve still made a name for yourself!" Zheng Fa looked at the square-faced young man, who was utterly dejected, and even tried to console him warmly. "From now on, everyone will know that you’re the demon who managed to snatch a treasure from Fairy Xiao!"
"You’ll become the pride of your demon race!"
The square-faced young man opened his mouth.
His expression became even stranger—clearly, he didn’t feel comforted at all.
Xiao Yuying, on the other hand, simply shook her head and said, "So this is why you asked me to lend you my reputation?"
"…" Zheng Fa looked at Xiao Yuying with a hint of guilt.
"This matter…" Xiao Yuying pondered for a moment. Then, as if suddenly realizing something, she said, "It was actually pretty fun!"
"…"
Honestly, seeing the square-faced young man on the verge of tears didn’t move Zheng Fa.
But seeing Xiao Yuying’s expression filled with excitement…
He actually felt a little guilty about leading an honest person astray…
…
Half a month later.
At the demon race and Great Freedom Demonic Sect’s new stronghold.
"Why isn’t Big Brother back yet?"
"If he got the treasure, of course, he’d be cultivating!" Someone else said.
"Wouldn’t it be better to cultivate back here?"
"There are so many demon women from the Demonic Sect here—how could he focus on cultivation! Besides, the Demonic Sect and us aren’t really on the same side!"
"That’s true. Big Brother is a cautious man!"
