Chapter 531 - 264: Demon Saint (Part 2)

Chapter 531: Chapter 264: Demon Saint (Part 2)

Chu Xuan looked towards the upper seat, asking with a hint of curiosity.

The Demon Sage nodded, "You really like these ancient historical sites, and you also like to ask questions about everything. Some of them I can’t answer, so I can only go find those old scholars in the Grotto Heaven to answer them for you."

Chu Xuan suddenly felt that this way of starting the conversation was somewhat incorrect, and finally solemly said:

"I’ve long heard the name of the Demon Sage. Chu Xuan has come here today mainly because of the loss of some past memories and hopes to get some answers from you..."

He essentially repeated what he had said to Lady Baihua.

Although the twin Guardians were still in the hall at this time, since the Demon Sage hadn’t driven them out, Chu Xuan considered them as his own people.

Previously, due to the Celestial Demon Slaying Immortal Sword and the fact that the Demon Sage proactively sent a phoenix feather, Chu Xuan suspected that he must be acquainted with the Demon Sage.

Later, as his memory gradually recovered, this idea became more certain.

He also remembered that Xiao Yun’s tomb is in this Grotto Heaven, and it wasn’t originally here, but Chu Xuan felt it was unsafe to place it elsewhere, so he specifically moved it here.

From this point alone, it could be seen that Chu Xuan and the Demon Sage not only knew each other, but their relationship should be quite good, otherwise he wouldn’t trust her like that.

At this moment, the Demon Sage heard the words and said inexplicably, "Oh? You still haven’t remembered me by now?"

Chu Xuan felt a bit embarrassed but still nodded and said:

"Yes, but I feel that just a little bit of stimulation... Oh no, just a bit of verbal guidance, speaking more about past events, and I should be able to remember."

The Demon Sage’s tone suddenly cooled down, "It seems that I’m not very important in your heart, not even deserving of a position."

"No, no," Chu Xuan waved his hands repeatedly, "That’s not how I meant it. Although I don’t know what kind of relationship we had in the past, that cannot be the criterion."

"For instance, you should know Primordial Monarch Taixu, right? Initially, I couldn’t recognize her at all either."

The Demon Sage’s voice still sounded quite unfriendly, "Past is past; now is now. Haven’t your memories recovered mostly by now? Isn’t there even a slightest existence of me among them?"

Chu Xuan felt even more embarrassed; it seemed there really was only the slightest, just the part about Xiao Yun’s tomb.

He cannot even remember what the other party looked like, only vaguely recalling that she was a very beautiful woman...

Ji Mingyu listened quietly without interrupting, hoping sincerely that Chu Xuan truly doesn’t have a position for this woman in his heart, but she can’t believe that it’s impossible.

"Since you don’t remember me, how do you know there was a relationship between us?"

The Demon Sage’s tone grew icy, lofty, completely different from the initially friendly tone of an old acquaintance.

Chu Xuan felt somewhat speechless; if there was no relationship, why did you specifically pull a feather and send it to me during my wedding??

Of course, he didn’t say it so bluntly, but started all over again:

"The replica of the Celestial Demon Slayer from Wuyou Valley, I’ve remembered its origin, it was a failed creation I crafted in the past, casually given as a gift to Li Qiumoon, mixed in with other magical treasures and sent over together."

"Unexpectedly, after many years of twists and turns, Lady Baihua personally returned this sword to my hand, which indeed is quite a coincidental opportunity."

"But to replicate it so similarly is quite unlikely without the original sword as a reference. So I guess we must have a good relationship, otherwise you wouldn’t lend me your personal paired swords for reference."

The Demon Sage’s tone didn’t fluctuate upon hearing this, "Anything else?"

"There’s also that feather." Chu Xuan said bravely, "I really don’t know what the Demon Sage’s intention was with this gesture?"

"Xiaoqing, Xiaozhi, explain to him."

Chu Xuan was stunned for a moment before realizing that those were the names of those twin girls, quite straightforwardly indeed.

"Yes, my lord," the two said in unison:

"For us demon clans, especially bird-type demon clans, gifting our own wings to others is a gesture with symbolic significance, not done lightly."

"It generally conveys personal affection. Sometimes, it might be friendship, but it always represents regard towards that person."

Ji Mingyu’s eyes tightened upon hearing this; there’s surely a problem!

As for friendship, she’s not a three-year-old child certainly not to believe it.

Upon hearing this, Chu Xuan’s mind finally emerged with some past memories. Didn’t the Demon Sage once tell him this?

He immediately said, "So, when you sent that feather, were you reminding me, hoping I wouldn’t forget you?"

The Demon Sage gave no clear answer, only asking, "Did you remember me when you received it?"

Chu Xuan felt embarrassed, no, not at all.

The Demon Sage’s voice grew even colder at seeing this, "Do you remember that this wasn’t the first feather you received, but the second?"

"Second? Wait..." Chu Xuan pressed his head in discomfort, and those previously blurry memories finally began to clear up.

He walked side by side with the Demon Sage in the mountains, casually chatting about something, and after she mentioned the significance of gifting wings, she immediately plucked a feather from herself and gave it to him, saying:

"You are the first human being to make me do this, don’t let me down."

As the words came from Chu Xuan’s mouth one by one, the Demon Sage’s tone finally softened a bit, "Remember now?"

Chu Xuan nodded slightly but felt embarrassed saying that currently, there was only this part, and even her face remains blurry in memory.

"Sorry, the first feather you gave me was not preserved, during the third righteous-evil war, it was consumed as a sacrificial means."

Upon recalling this part, tracing the fragmented memories, Chu Xuan realized how the vermilion feather disappeared.

The Demon Sage wasn’t angry, "Used, just used, that’s why I gave you the second one."

"And then? Did you remember the rest?"

Chu Xuan could only slightly shake his head despite being embarrassed to admit.

The Demon Sage sighed, "Please leave, I don’t want to see you."

"No," Chu Xuan felt anxious upon hearing this, "I really didn’t do it on purpose, can we continue talking?"

Ji Mingyu, however, was somewhat displeased. She pulled Chu Xuan’s hand, saying, "Let’s go, don’t let her fool you, she’s just playing hard to get, trying to manipulate you."

She glanced at Ji Mingyu with a smiling face, and "Xiaoxue" trembled instantly, with a severe fear from the bloodline almost making her unable to resist transforming into her true form, bowing and expressing submission.

Master, could you not use my body to oppose her? This is the Demon Sage!

Xiaoxue cried in her heart.

Ji Mingyu kept cursing this woman for being despicable, resorting to such deceit outside her game!

While her true form was considering making a move to block interference, Chu Xuan pulled "Xiaoxue" behind him, expressing sternly, "Don’t make such jokes."

Only then did the Demon Sage withdraw her subtle, imperceptible pressure, "What, angry?"

Chu Xuan shook his head, "Earlier Xiaoqing and Xiaozhi said you’ve been awaiting me for a long time, surely not to just drive me away upon meeting, right?"

"Past is past; now is now." The Demon Sage remained firm.

"Well then, I’m leaving." Saying so, Chu Xuan held Xiaoxue’s hand and headed outside.

Unexpectedly, just as he was about to step out of the door, the Demon Sage’s voice carried lightly, "Did you forget about your little bird?"

Chu Xuan paused his footsteps, replying without turning his head, "No, I remember it all."

"Ah~ then you are really partial." The Demon Sage’s tone was airy, making it hard to discern if she was angry or jealous, or simply joking.

Chu Xuan finally turned around, "I could remember Xiao Yun because I saw the key item intended for her initially."

This could be considered a subtle hint; shouldn’t you let me see what you look like?

"Sly, lecherous little human rascal. You were like this in the past too, always wanting to see my face, yet you find some excuse to evade left and right."

Chu Xuan did not respond and just quietly stared at her through the curtain.

Then the Demon Sage chuckled softly, "Alright then, come forward, just you alone."