However, in Yao Shuimei's mind, it was naturally not this idea.
In her view,
Baiyu is a Reincarnator. Although he hasn't returned to his peak yet, he must have experienced these things before.
For him, actions like this should be an instinct ingrained in his bones.
As for why she firmly believes Baiyu is a Reincarnator,
it is obviously an indisputable fact.
Not only because of Baiyu's various strange and abnormal performances but also because the Divine Emperor personally confirmed it and was very respectful of Baiyu's identity before reincarnation.
Before reincarnation,
Baiyu was clearly a powerful figure.
Yao Shuimei brought Baiyu along this time to stimulate Baiyu from a side angle, so that he could recover and grow sooner, becoming a master who can stand alone for the Human Race.
Many times,
such misunderstandings are so coincidental and helpless.
Baiyu initially thought that kind-eyed old man was a retired veteran who did some psychological counseling for him. The two often discussed various state affairs openly. Who could have imagined that the other party was the highest authority of the East Prosperity Imperial?
The cause sowed back then resulted in the fruit now.
If Baiyu knew the real situation, he might regret his initial actions.
...
After the two drank the Magic Elixir, they directly headed toward the Demon City.
Yao Shuimei was evidently carrying many Sealing Objects. At this moment, on her chest, a jade bead the size of an egg emitted a gentle light, and continuously flashed images on its surface.
Baiyu looked closely.
The images inside seemed to depict a special prison with constantly changing scenarios, without a fixed scene.
However, it wasn't long before Baiyu spotted Qiu Yun appearing in it.
This is the prison where Qiu Yun is held!
Yao Shuimei appeared to be following the instructions of this bead to determine Qiu Yun's location, to facilitate the rescue later on.
As the two continued to approach the walls of the Demon City,
Baiyu noticed that on these towering walls, tens of meters high, were numerous Demon Race sentinels, various monitoring devices, and the Demon Race's special Rune Arrays.
Unlike Spirit Arrays,
Demons and alien races haven't studied Spirit Arrays, nor do they have Magic Elixirs. Instead, they have various runes with special effects.
Even technology,
had many instances of runes visible.
When these runes combine and are driven in special ways, they can unleash supernatural powers.
Baiyu looked at the rune grand array outside the walls, frowning: "We can't get in. The Concealing Magic Elixir only hides and masks our scent, so the Demon Race can't distinguish us, but if we're seen, we'll still be found.
Besides, there's also a rune grand array defense outside.
Unless we force our way in..."
Yao Shuimei smiled easily and pulled out a small knife from some unknown place.
The knife was extremely old,
covered in rust, stained with fresh blood, exuding an evil and filthy power.
Then, after Yao Shuimei took out the knife, and kept waving it in the void, a glowing passage was pried open by her like that.
Everything in front of their eyes was bizarre.
Baiyu didn't know what other methods Yao Shuimei had, but he had already learned to keep silent, wisely refraining from speaking.
Soon.
The two passed through the passage and appeared directly inside the Demon City.
The streets here were unlike any city Baiyu was familiar with. The ground was paved with a strange flower-green stone, and the buildings were made of deep red stones.
Every building had a corresponding emblem hanging in front.
"Let's go, be careful."
The place where Yao Shuimei and Baiyu appeared was behind a building, where the jade bead on her chest emitted radiant light, forming a light shield that enveloped the two, making them seem like air to the surrounding Demon Race.
Yao Shuimei's goal was to rescue Qiu Yun directly.
She quickly dashed into a Demon Race building while relying on the jade bead to stay hidden, with Baiyu following her inside.
There happened to be four Demon Race individuals inside the building.
A clean and efficient battle broke out in an instant and ended within seconds, leaving the four people lying motionless on the ground.
Yao Shuimei picked out a fitting Demon Race outfit for herself and also selected a set for Baiyu.
Then,
she took out a palm-sized mirror and placed it against the face of a deceased Demon Race corpse.
The mirror instantly emitted a strong suction force.
Then,
the heads of the dead bodies, their faces actually disappeared!
Baiyu stared at this eerie scene, feeling the terror of the Sealing Objects for the first time. Even after a person dies, their face could be removed without any trace of blood. What kind of monstrosity was this?
"Time is running short, so I'll save the explanation for later."
Yao Shuimei took the mirror and covered her own face, and Baiyu then witnessed the most eerie scene of this trip.
She actually transformed into the Demon Race individual killed moments ago.
Not just in appearance but even in attire, perfectly matching, without a single flaw.
Combined with the concealing potion they drank earlier, thoroughly hiding their human presence,
now no one could possibly recognize Yao Shuimei's true form.
"Stop staring; you need to disguise yourself too, or it'll be hard to move around in this city."
After disguising herself, Yao Shuimei replicated the process to help Baiyu with his new identity.
In just a few minutes.
Baiyu and Yao Shuimei, two outsiders, magically transformed into authentic Demon Race individuals.
"Let's go, this way."
Following the jade bead's guidance, Yao Shuimei began to advance along the streets.
The place where Qiu Yun was being held was deep within the city, and getting close wasn't an easy task.
Their Demon Race identities spared them many troubles.
However.
When they got close to the Demon City's imperial palace, the two stopped again.
This place wasn't accessible to ordinary Demon Race individuals.
Only the noble ones among the Demon Race, known as the "Great Demons," a group of elites, and the royal members of the Demon Race could enter.
Yao Shuimei handed Baiyu a small pouch the size of a wallet and a bell, whispering, "You stay outside for cover. If the bell rings later, it means I succeeded. You will need to open the pouch immediately, and then I can safely carry Qiu Yun away.
The effect of the Concealing Magic Elixir lasts for three hours.
If, after two hours and thirty minutes, I haven't gotten back to you, it means I've run into some trouble. At that point, you also open the pouch and leave on your own. I'll find a chance to get away. Even though the Fourth Celestial Demon King is formidable, if I want to leave with all my heart, it can't keep me here."
Baiyu's face fell.
It seems this mission isn't as easy as Yao Shuimei made it sound.
"Alright, take care."
Baiyu took the bell and the pouch.
A peculiar, twisted sensation emanated from them.
Evidently, these items were also Sealing Objects, but he was unaware of their level or details, since Yao Shuimei hadn't explained.
However.
Today's mission with Yao Shuimei broadened his perspective on what real battle between high-tier Martial Artists involved.
It wasn't just about relying solely on Blood Qi or Extraordinary Abilities.
Clearly.
Sealing Objects and Magic Elixirs were also pivotal components of combat power, capable of changing the course of battle.
True powerhouses.
Were evidently not just strong in their own right but must have monstrous Sealing Objects as well.
After Yao Shuimei finished explaining, she took out the rusty small knife and opened a breach, truly entering the imperial palace of Demon City.
Baiyu found an inconspicuous place to sit, waiting slowly.
People passing by were all Demon Race individuals.
If Baiyu were discovered now, he'd undoubtedly end up dead without a burial place.
But.
Shortly after Yao Shuimei left, a human voice suddenly sounded in Baiyu's ear.
"Hey... hey... boy..."
From the sound,
it appeared to be an aged elder.
Baiyu's face changed and he looked around but found nothing.
"Don't look around; I'm underground. If you wish to speak to me, just silently recite in your heart."
The voice came through again.
Baiyu could ascertain that this wasn't an Illusion Realm; someone was indeed conversing with him.
In this city full of alien races!
"Who are you?"
He sat at the roadside, maintaining a calm exterior while secretly pondering.