Chapter 52: What? Opening a Demon Clan Stronghold in a Prime Location!

Yunyi accepted the jade pendant. A refreshing coolness spread from his fingertips, as if it could wash away the dust of his soul, and a sudden surge of warmth welled up from the bottom of his heart. He knew very well that this was not merely a token symbolizing status, but a profound imprint of the male tiger's trust and friendship.

Feeling the sincerity of the male tiger, Yunyi weighed the options in his mind and ultimately decided to take a bold leap of faith.

Gathering his demonic energy, he slowly traced lines of brilliant text in the air, resembling the brightest stars in the night sky: "Senior, this junior dares to ask, where can dragon blood be found? A mere wisp of true dragon bloodline is quite sufficient." Even before his words faded, he felt a flutter of anxiety in his chest, terrified of provoking the senior.

Seeing the text formed by Yunyi's demonic energy, the male tiger furrowed his brow and was about to ask, "What do you want with dragon blood?"

Yet, he suddenly stopped.

Gazing into Yunyi's resolute and expectant eyes, an inexplicable sense of trust involuntarily welled up in his heart.

He shook his head and gave a wry smile, pondering inwardly, "So be it. Since he needs it so badly, why should I press the matter? In the realm of cultivation, everyone has their own secrets and pursuits."

Thus, the male tiger let out a soft sigh, his tone carrying a trace of helplessness and tolerance: "Very well, you need not disclose its specific purpose to me. Since you are determined to seek the whereabouts of dragon blood, I might be able to provide you with a few clues. But you must remember, dragon blood is extremely precious and rare in this world. Your path of search will undoubtedly be fraught with hardships and dangers, so you must prepare yourself mentally."

At this point, the male tiger's gaze grew deep and distant, as if piercing through the mist of time and space, and he slowly spoke: "It seems you understand my words. As for the exact location of the dragon blood, I truly have no idea. However, you can try entering Azure Sun City; the Liangxin Sundry Store there might offer you some clues. By the way, the owner of that shop is also a member of the demon race, and he might know a thing or two about demon intelligence. But remember this: Azure Sun City is, after all, human territory. You must act with caution to avoid drawing unnecessary trouble."

Hearing this, a flash of pleasant surprise and steadfastness crossed Yunyi's eyes. He gripped the warm, jade-like pendant tightly, as if drawing courage and strength to press forward from it.

The lingering coolness emanating from the pendant made his resolve even firmer. He bowed deeply to the male tiger and traced a line of text in the air with his demonic energy: "Many thanks, Senior, for pointing the way. This junior will certainly engrave it on my heart and live up to your expectations."

"Very well, go." The male tiger watched Yunyi's gradually receding figure, his eyes filled with expectations.

At that moment, the female tiger, Luo'er, standing beside him, could not help asking, "Brother Wei, why are you helping this little mosquito, even to the extent of revealing our demon race's secrets hidden within the humans?"

The male tiger, Wei, gently shook his head, his gaze profound: "Luo'er, when you fought it just now, did you not notice how it differs from ordinary mosquitoes?"

The female tiger Luo'er pondered this carefully for a moment before nodding. "Indeed, I could tell it seems to cultivate a blood-path technique. But what baffles me is that since it is male and does not drink blood, how could it possibly cultivate the blood path?"

"That is precisely why I am helping it," Wei the male tiger said with a hint of gravity. "Nowadays, our demon race is in decline. If we do not unite and help one another, our future looks bleak. Although this little mosquito was born humble, the potential and determination it displayed made me see a glimmer of hope for the future of our kind.

"Furthermore, the conflict between humans and demons is intensifying day by day, and a great war is bound to happen in the future. We need to nurture more demon descendants with potential like this one, so that we can carve out a thread of survival for the future of our race."

On the other side, guided by the male tiger's directions, Yunyi beat his wings and soared high, traversing lush mountain forests and winding rivers. After flying for an unknown number of hours, he finally arrived at the gates of Azure Sun City, a vital stronghold of the human race.

The sunlight showered upon the ancient watchtowers, casting a golden radiance over this human city.

Yunyi hovered mid-air, his gaze locked tightly onto the majestic city gates, excitement and curiosity flashing in his eyes.

After all, ever since he transmigrated into this world, this was the first time he had witnessed human civilization relics with his own eyes.

The well-arranged buildings, the bustling crowds, and the breath of life permeating the air all made Yunyi feel both refreshed and unfamiliar.

However, this sense of novelty was soon interrupted by the pressing matters on his mind.

"Right, I almost forgot the main purpose of this trip," Yunyi reminded himself inwardly, a surge of urgency rising within him. "Wait, exactly which direction is the Liangxin Sundry Store in? Oh dear, I actually forgot to ask Senior Male Tiger."

Left with no choice, Yunyi had no option but to transform into a "headless fly," searching aimlessly throughout Azure Sun City.

He knew very well that as a hidden stronghold of the demon race within a human city, the Liangxin Sundry Store would inevitably be tucked away in some secluded spot to avoid attracting human attention.

Thus, Yunyi flew toward an area that seemed devoid of houses, weaving through narrow alleys while keeping a wary eye on his surroundings, terrified of alarming the local residents.

After a grueling search, Yunyi arrived at a seemingly remote neighborhood, yet there was no sign of any sundry store such as he had imagined. Just as he felt disheartened and prepared to give up, a flurry of idle chatter from not far away caught his attention.

"I heard that the Liangxin Sundry Store on East Street is having a promotion recently, and the goods are terribly cheap," an elderly woman said to her companion.

"Really? Let's hurry over and take a look then," another woman responded excitedly.

Hearing their conversation, Yunyi's eyes instantly lit up, clearing away the fog like the parting clouds: "East Street? Liangxin Sundry Store? Isn't this precisely the place I've been looking for?"

The corners of his mouth curved upward unconsciously, as if he had already caught sight of the dawn of hope.

Yet, just as he prepared to beat his wings and fly straight toward East Street, a sudden thought struck him like a basin of icy water, instantly jolting him awake.

"What? Setting up a demon stronghold in the most bustling area of the human domain—isn't that a bit too bold? To be so audacious, aren't they afraid of being discovered by human experts and bringing about utter annihilation?" Yunyi muttered inwardly, his brow furrowed.

On second thought, however, this also sideways demonstrated how extraordinary the shopkeeper truly was.

To maneuver effortlessly between the cracks of the demon and human races, operating a sundry store right in human territory while daring to place it on the most prosperous East Street—such daring and skill were by no means possessed by ordinary individuals.

Although Yunyi knew full well that once demons transformed into human form, they looked almost indistinguishable from ordinary humans and were difficult to easily unmask,

even so, daring to be this blatant in the core region of the human race still made him look at the shopkeeper with newfound respect. "It seems that shopkeeper possesses not only extraordinary strength, but also exceptional wisdom and daring," Yunyi praised inwardly.

harboring curiosity and awe toward that shopkeeper, Yunyi decided to temporarily fold his wings, transform into human form, and follow those two women step by step along the winding streets toward East Street.