The Grey Rat's Demon Path

Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Yu Ruyan

Xu Chang’an looked shocked, but inwardly, he had already regained his composure.

Demon King Bloodline!

It was rare, but not unheard of.

Forget Demon King Bloodline—there were several living Demon Kings right here on Red Cloud Mountain, after all!

Bai Yuhu watched Xu Chang’an with a broad smile.

After a long silence, Xu Chang’an finally sighed with a wry smile.

"Miss Yu, it seems the next time we meet, I’ll have to call you ’Senior’!"

Bai Yuhu simply smiled without a word.

Xu Chang’an followed Bai Yuhu along a narrow mountain path within Red Cloud Mountain.

From time to time, Demons from Red Cloud Mountain would pass them by.

Some were in Mid-stage Qi Refining, others in Late-stage Qi Refining.

But without exception, upon seeing Bai Yuhu, they all bowed respectfully and greeted her as Senior Sister Yu.

Although Red Cloud Mountain was a Demon Race territory, its rules were quite similar to those of Human Race Cultivator sects.

There were servant Little Demons, and then just Little Demons...

Those who broke through to Late-stage Qi Refining could become disciples of the Red Cloud Mountain Demon Race and study under a Foundation Establishment Great Demon.

’It’s understandable that Mid-stage Qi Refining Demons would call Bai Yuhu ’Senior Sister,’ but even those in the Late-stage...’

’It seems Bai Yuhu’s status in Red Cloud Mountain is even higher than I imagined.’

’Of course. She has Demon King Bloodline, after all!’

Xu Chang’an followed Bai Yuhu deep into the farthest reaches of Red Cloud Mountain.

Even Foundation Establishment Great Demons would appear here from time to time.

Xu Chang’an couldn’t help but activate his Concealment Spell, hiding his own Cultivation even more deeply.

With the current level of his Concealment Spell, an ordinary Foundation Establishment Great Demon wouldn’t be able to discern his true Realm.

’But if he were to encounter a Demon King...’

Walking along the plank road on the mountain path, Xu Chang’an felt a twinge of regret.

’If I’d known it would be like this, I never would have come to Red Cloud Mountain.’

Fortunately, Bai Yuhu went no further.

Instead, she led Xu Chang’an into a pavilion.

The pavilion was in a quiet location, its layout elegant and quite impressive.

"Little mouse, don’t just stand there. Sit!"

Bai Yuhu sat down gracefully inside the pavilion, speaking with a smile.

With a surge of Demon Power, an array of Spirit Fruits and pastries appeared on the table before Xu Chang’an.

’They’ve all developed Spirituality! What a display of wealth!’

Xu Chang’an’s eyes lit up.

He was always keen on anything that could help him accumulate Energy.

He didn’t stand on ceremony and immediately began to eat.

Seeing this, Bai Yuhu couldn’t help but tease him.

"Little mouse, it’s been so long, but you’re still the same gluttonous mouse as always."

Xu Chang’an laughed heartily, not minding the jab.

With the ice broken, the atmosphere became very pleasant.

They talked about the scenery of Cyan Mountain, what they had seen on the way to Red Cloud Mountain, the details of life after arriving...

The topics flowed one after another, seemingly endless.

During their conversation, Xu Chang’an learned more.

After their reunion at Yellow Wasp Mountain, Bai Yuhu had awakened her Demon King Bloodline.

The awakening of her Demon King Bloodline, combined with the unique Divine Techniques of the Fox Demon Race, had allowed her to directly assume her Transformed Form.

Her aptitude had even startled one of the Demon Kings of Red Cloud Mountain.

The Demon King had immediately announced he was taking her as a disciple.

Just like that, Bai Yuhu became the disciple of a Demon King.

Her status on Red Cloud Mountain was now sublime, even surpassing that of ordinary Foundation Establishment Great Demons.

"In that case, Miss Yu’s Demon Path is sure to be incredibly smooth!"

Xu Chang’an congratulated her sincerely.

A disciple of a Demon King was, without a doubt, the most direct of the Direct Lineage within Red Cloud Mountain.

Coupled with her Demon King Bloodline, her Cultivation speed was likely advancing by leaps and bounds.

Bai Yuhu’s Cultivation was currently at the Qi Refining Sixth Layer; it probably wouldn’t be long before she entered Late-stage Qi Refining.

"The Demon King has many disciples, not just me. And..."

Bai Yuhu shook her head slightly, seemingly troubled, but she didn’t wish to elaborate.

"It’s not that simple."

Seeing this, Xu Chang’an could roughly guess the situation.

Unlike the low-level Little Demons, who were reckless and straightforward, the higher a Demon’s Cultivation Level, the more they had to navigate the complexities of demon politics.

Someone like Bai Yuhu, with her Demon King Bloodline and from the bewitching Fox Demon Race, was likely a hot commodity on Red Cloud Mountain.

There were surely many elders trying to arrange marriages for her, to bind her securely to their own factions.

Seeing that Bai Yuhu didn’t want to discuss it further, Xu Chang’an promptly changed the subject.

Afterward, the two Demons chatted about other interesting tales and rumors.

A certain Foundation Establishment Great Demon from Red Cloud Mountain, old and near the end of his life, chose to leave the mountain and return to his homeland to pass away.

Another Foundation Establishment Great Demon had become Dao Companions with someone, and they now walked the Demon Path hand-in-hand.

Yet another had gone out, encountered a Human Race Cultivator, and nearly lost their life.

Things of that nature, and so on.

Listening to all this, Xu Chang’an learned a great deal.

’As expected, a different status means access to completely different information channels.’

’With Bai Yuhu’s current standing, she was clearly privy to matters at the Foundation Establishment Great Demon level.’

In the midst of their conversation, Xu Chang’an voiced the question that had been bothering him.

"Miss Yu, with your aptitude... forget the future, even right now you’re someone completely beyond my reach.

So for this little gathering on Red Cloud Mountain, why..."

Xu Chang’an trailed off, but his meaning was clear.

They were Demons from different worlds, so why did Bai Yuhu still treat him so favorably?

"Don’t you get it, little mouse?"

Bai Yuhu struck a bewitching pose, her tone teasing.

She intentionally led Xu Chang’an’s thoughts astray, trying to give him the false impression that she was interested in him.

Xu Chang’an knew his own place and remained calm.

’I’ve known Bai Yuhu for years, but we’re not actually that involved with each other,’ he thought. ’I refuse to believe that a little Mouse Demon like me has that much charm.’

"Miss Yu, you’re joking,"

Xu Chang’an said, feigning that it was all too much for him.

"They say my Fox Demon Race is subtle and naturally skilled at concealing our intentions.

But it seems to me you’re the real master at it, little mouse."

Bai Yuhu giggled, her steps as light as a lotus as she moved to Xu Chang’an’s side.

A strand of her black hair drifted down, landing on Xu Chang’an’s shoulder.

An elegant, soft fragrance filled his senses, making his head feel light and airy.

"Miss Yu..."

Xu Chang’an pretended to be mesmerized.

"Hee hee."

Bai Yuhu let out a laugh like a string of silver bells.

With a graceful twirl, she returned to her seat, her beautiful eyes studying Xu Chang’an.

"Still don’t you get it, little mouse?

It’s precisely because your Dao Heart is so firm and your mind so steady that I see you in a special light!"

"I see."

Xu Chang’an didn’t deny it. After all her tests, it was clear this wasn’t just a simple probe on her part.

Apparently, Bai Yuhu had truly seen something in him.

If he kept trying to hide it, he would just seem disingenuous.

Although Bai Yuhu had given a reason, Xu Chang’an felt that she still hadn’t revealed her true motivations.

’It couldn’t be that simple.’

However, the topic was now closed.

"Oh, right, little mouse.

You don’t have to keep calling me ’Miss Yu.’

I’ve taken a new name, Yu Ruyan. You can just call me Ruyan."

Yu Ruyan!

Xu Chang’an silently repeated the name to himself.

"A fine name!" freёwebnoѵel.com

He exclaimed in admiration.

"Little mouse, we’re friends. There’s no need to be so formal.

You can just be yourself when we talk!"

Perhaps she sensed the perfunctory nature of his praise.

Yu Ruyan pouted with a hint of dissatisfaction.

"Be myself, you say? Really!?"

"Of course."

"Then I have a question I’m very curious about."

"What is it?"

"Now that you’re in your Transformed Form, does Miss Yu still have her tail?"

"My tail?

What are you thinking about!? Little mouse."

"I’m just purely curious.

Yep, just curious!"

"You damn mouse!

You pervert!"

"Miss Yu, you misunderstand! This mouse is not that kind of Demon!"