In the frigid lands, after my exile, I began to slay demons and monsters.

Chapter 285 Lightning-Struck Wood Acquired

Tianwei nodded slightly. "If we can really break through to a space where we can survive, it would indeed be a rare opportunity. Since we can't live together, then let's live separately. Hmph, the Kuafu clan was too lenient by sealing off their clan."

Ning Xiaoxi glanced sideways. "What, you want to wipe out your clan too?"

Tianwei shook his head slightly, "This alien race has a thousand-year-old heritage; they have so many good things! It's such a waste to just seal them away!"

Good grief, you're trying to take advantage of the chaos!

"It won't work in the next few years, it's too sensitive. Let's wait at least ten years!" Tianji said seriously.

Ning Xiaoxi was speechless. So you all have the same nature!

"What rare and precious materials do you need to break through space? Or demons?" Tianwei looked at Tianji seriously.

“It’s not difficult to break through space these days,” Tianji said cautiously, glancing at the two of them as he spoke. “The difficulty lies in stabilizing the space and having enough room to house it.”

“Alright, then I’ll see if I can find some rare and precious materials that can stabilize and expand the space.” As she spoke, Tianwei looked at Ning Xiaoxi, “I can’t be out for too long. When will you arrive at the royal city?”

"I'm here on your orders to gain experience, and the more experience the better. If you don't require it, I'm not in a hurry to go to the royal city." Ning Xiaoxi turned to look at Tian Wei. "What do you want? Since you've given up on saving the demon race, what do you want to gain?"

Tianwei raised her head slightly, "I just want to live as I please. Being thrown from a familiar place into an unfamiliar environment for no reason, and into the body of a nobody, I really have no desire to live at all!"

"Can a demon commit suicide?" Ning Xiaoxi looked at Tianwei curiously.

"Why did I commit suicide? Since I didn't like this way of life, I'll just find one I do like."

So that's why you took Tuanzi and went to commit suicide, to change your way of life. Ning Xiaoxi couldn't help but envy you; how willful!

"It's a problem that can be solved by changing your appearance, so why make yourself unhappy?" Tianwei looked at Ning Xiaoxi strangely.

"But you have to be able to change it anytime! Who can just change their appearance whenever they want?" If you do, you'll really die!

"This is a fundamental difference in ideology between humans and demons, and it's not worth discussing." Tianji felt a headache coming on. These two were not on the same wavelength at all, yet they were having a back-and-forth discussion.

Ning Xiaoxi chuckled awkwardly.

"Did you know the Third Prince has returned to the capital?" Tianwei changed the subject impatiently, her tone becoming strange again. "He's the culprit who caused your whole family to be exiled, and now he's gone back alone. You and those ministers who were exiled with him, and those who were executed in the capital before, are truly wronged!"

Ning Xiaoxi recalled the time she was bound to the execution ground, waiting to be beheaded, on that snowy February day! Yes, the Third Prince granted a pardon just like that, but what about those who were implicated by him?

"Don't try to teach her useless things. Once people enter officialdom, they have to abide by its rules. If they enjoy the benefits, they have to bear the risks. Where does all this fairness come from?" Tianji interrupted Tianwei's venomous words. Xiaoxi is still young; she can't be led astray.

Tianwei fell silent. All the expression and vitality he had just displayed on his cold face vanished. His straight posture, combined with his cold appearance, made him a qualified Heavenly General once again!

Tianji held Tianwei in his left hand and Ning Xiaoxi in his right, facing the direction of Shuanghui City. A faint miasma had already covered his feet. "We are destined to meet in these three thousand worlds and experience the lives of humans, demons, and monsters. It is our destiny. The royal family may not be able to control everything. Who says we can't overthrow the heavens above and raise up a new one?"

Ning Xiaoxi felt a slight chill. "Who do you want to lift up? We can lend a hand."

Tianji released their hands, saying, "It's not about who I want to lift up, but about who is worthy of our support!"

Tianwei nodded in unison, his eyes burning with excitement. "The royal city will become more and more lively."

Ning Xiaoxi felt increasingly reluctant to go to the royal city; the water there was too murky, and she was afraid of being drowned.

Tianwei walked slowly, her figure gradually disappearing into the horizon.

"When I left the royal city, I saw the Third Prince." Tianji stood side by side with Ning Xiaoxi.

"I don't know him."

Tianji knew that they had never met before, "The Third Prince, Xia Zhiyin, is someone who can influence the king's decisions."

Ning Xiaoxi believed this. "The master specially sent Tianwei here. It couldn't just be for us to meet, could it?"

"We are working hard to mold Xia Zhiyin into a king who meets our expectations, and then we will support other human races that can rival him, divide the current power of the Great Xia Dynasty, and plunge the human race into endless civil war. Only in this way can we demons open up another way to survive."

Ning Xiaoxi was solemn. The endless civil war of the human race? Yes, when has the human race ever stopped harming each other? She was already astonished that the Great Xia Dynasty could stand for a thousand years!

Seeing Ning Xiaoxi remain silent, Tianji didn't press her further. "Don't be influenced by Tianwei's words. The nature of demons is to absorb the various emotions of the human race to enhance their own strength. As long as the human race exists, demons cannot be eliminated. Therefore, they are actually fearless. For demons, physical form is not important; survival is all that matters."

"Does Your Excellency know what kind of demon he is?"

"Not produced domestically, I don't know."

Ning Xiaoxi was at her wit's end. This was supposed to be cooperation? They didn't even know what kind of species they were. However, she hadn't forgotten her important matter. "My lord," she said, "I've recently discovered that if I could replenish some rare and precious materials, my situation would be much more stable. I've heard that the Li and Wu tribes have a lot of good stuff. But given the current state of things here, I doubt there's anything good left."

Tianji nodded, thinking, "What good things can be preserved in a place that's all rotten soil?"

"However, there is one difference. I wonder if you know where to find it, sir."

"what?"

"Millennial lightning-struck wood".

Tianji gave Ning Xiaoxi a strange look, "With your abilities, do you still need to rely on external forces to slay demons?"

Ning Xiaoxi smiled ingratiatingly, "Who would complain about having too much good stuff? This thing can keep things in check. I want to forge a lightning-struck wooden sword so that if I encounter any more monsters, I can use the wooden sword to give them a warning."

Tianji casually picked up a piece of dark wood. "No need to look anymore, I just happened to find this. Here you go!"

Ning Xiaoxi stared blankly at the piece of black wood. It was given away so easily? "M-Master?"

"What's so big about it? Just take it." Tianji shoved the black wood into Ning Xiaoxi's hand. "This thing has been baptized by the supreme yang thunder and fire. It can restrain all yin and evil things. Use it with care."

Ning Xiaoxi was deeply moved, clutching the piece of black wood tightly with both hands, tears welling up in her eyes.

It's good to have a big tree to lean on for shade!