Mu Qingqing, who had read the original work, naturally knew what a true demon weapon was like. So she explained to them, "Didn't you also say that demon weapons are neither human nor ghost, and are emotionless killing machines?"
Saying this, Mu Qingqing looked at Chu Ruoxuan and continued, "If you were really a demon weapon, do you think a mere spirit sealing circle could contain you?"
"Moreover, if you were a demon weapon, what we and the Dean did earlier wouldn't have been to save you, but to eliminate you on the spot!"
"Wait a minute, if you say so, then what's going on with the Mo Tuo on this kid? You say he's not a demon weapon, then what is he?" Dao Yuanming scratched his head in confusion and asked.
Chu Ruoxuan also nodded, agreeing with Dao Yuanming's view.
Mu Qingqing just shrugged her shoulders, pointed at Chu Ruoxuan, and replied indifferently, "For the Underworld Gods Clan to refine a demon weapon, they not only need a demon soul, a large amount of evil materials, and the unique refining methods of the Underworld Gods Clan, but it also takes at least three years to refine a perfect demon weapon."
"Judging by your appearance, you were likely captured by the Underworld Gods Clan a few months ago and forcibly infused with a demon soul."
"And I guess that before the Underworld Gods Clan could even finish refining you into a demon weapon, someone intervened to save you. That person should be Senior Ming Huang, right!"
Every word Mu Qingqing spoke seemed to stir up turbulent waves in Chu Ruoxuan's heart.
These words left him and Dao Yuanming so shocked that they couldn't speak, because Mu Qingqing's deductions were completely accurate and frighteningly precise.
Indeed, three months ago, shortly after he became Senior Ming Huang's disciple, his Senior Brother Yan colluded with the Underworld Gods Clan and betrayed the sect.
He himself was framed and captured by someone named Yuan Qing, and then forcibly infused with a demon soul called Mo Tuo by two members of the Underworld Gods Clan.
Fortunately, his master, Ming Huang, found him and saved him.
However, what surprised Chu Ruoxuan and Dao Yuanming even more now was how Mu Qingqing knew so much.
Seeing their confused and shocked expressions, Mu Qingqing added, "For now, the Underworld Gods Clan has only hastily fused the Mo Tuo into your body without undergoing demon refinement. So, let alone being a demon weapon, even calling you a half-finished product would be an exaggeration, as you probably can't even match the demon soul you possess."
"So, I'm not a demon weapon?" Chu Ruoxuan asked with a tremor in his voice, his excitement palpable.
He seemed to desperately wish for Mu Qingqing's confirmation.
Mu Qingqing nonchalantly fiddled with her fingernails and said lightly, "No."
Upon receiving this definitive answer, Chu Ruoxuan breathed a sigh of relief as if a great burden had been lifted.
But Dao Yuanming was not so at ease and asked, "Even if he's not a demon weapon, the demon soul on this kid is still extremely dangerous."
"After all, you saw him lose control just now."
Dao Yuanming's words resonated with Chu Ruoxuan, who also felt they were valid.
"Dean, you're right. Even though just possessing a demon soul doesn't turn him into a demon weapon, losing control and going berserk is inevitable."
"However, this demon soul isn't entirely a bad thing. If he can control it, perhaps Mo Tuo could become his unique offensive method."
"Imagine fighting with something like a dharma image or a substitute behind you. Wouldn't that be super cool?!"
As she spoke, Mu Qingqing's eyes again sparkled with a look of obsession.
Dao Yuanming: "..."
Chu Ruoxuan: "..."
The two looked at each other and shook their heads speechlessly.
Just how much did this person like demon souls?
Mu Qingqing stretched lazily, yawning, "Alright, I'm tired too. I want to go back and rest."
"Fine, you little girl go rest. Let that kid Xin Ci come out and keep me company," Dao Yuanming waved his hand and said.
Chu Ruoxuan found this conversation between Mu Qingqing and Dao Yuanming very confusing.
Why call this young man a "little girl"?
And who was Xin Ci?
Also, what did he mean by "let him come out"? Weren't there only three people here?
Where was anyone else?
Chu Ruoxuan was bewildered.
He saw that the special star-wheel pupils of the young man before him suddenly changed back to normal eyes.
Whether it was his imagination or not, although only his eyes had changed, Chu Ruoxuan felt as if the young man in front of him had become a different person.
Xin Ci, having switched back to his main personality, opened his eyes and sat back down.
"Huh? Weren't you going to rest? Why are you sitting down again?"
Chu Ruoxuan asked, confused, looking at Xin Ci, who had stood up for less than two seconds before sitting down again.
However, Dao Yuanming interrupted his questioning, "Don't ask so many questions. Come, Xin Ci, let me introduce you. This is old man Shenwei's youngest disciple, Chu Ruoxuan."
"Dean, there's no need for introductions. I heard what you were saying just now, so I naturally know him," Xin Ci said with a slight smile.
Chu Ruoxuan's face was full of question marks.
What did he mean?!
Didn't you just say you were going to rest? Why are you introducing people now?
Seeing Chu Ruoxuan still dazed, Dao Yuanming couldn't help but tap his head, "Why are you spacing out, you brat? Xin Ci is this Dean's most accomplished student. Aren't you going to greet him as Senior Brother Xin!"
"Uh... Senior Dao Huang, when did you become the Dean?" Chu Ruoxuan asked blankly.
Dao Yuanming impatiently said, "That was a long time ago. Just don't ask so many questions."
Seeing that Senior Dao Huang seemed displeased, Chu Ruoxuan stopped prying.
However, he had heard from his master, Ming Huang, that Senior Dao Huang was not from Zhongzhou.
Judging by this, Senior Dao Huang must have established an academy in Dongzhou, so wasn't Xin Ci also from Dongzhou?
Thinking this, Chu Ruoxuan was slightly surprised and couldn't help but exclaim, "Senior Brother Xin Ci is actually Senior Dao Huang's student, no wonder he knows so much about demon weapons."
Chu Ruoxuan attributed Xin Ci's knowledge of the secrets of demon weapons to his identity as Senior Dao Huang's student, believing it was taught to him by Senior Dao Huang.
Xin Ci, not wanting Chu Ruoxuan to know about his second personality, Mu Qingqing, went along and nodded in acknowledgment.
"Rest well tonight. Tomorrow, after leaving the Misty Forest, we'll be close to Mingguang City," Dao Yuanming said, then went into his tent and lay down, falling sound asleep.
Xin Ci, however, did not rest. He immediately sat cross-legged on the spot and closed his eyes to cultivate.
Since breaking through to One-star King at the Four Symbols Academy, his cultivation had not improved.
He had been in Zhongzhou for some time now, and with his meager strength as a mere One-star King, it was far from enough. He needed to improve as quickly as possible.
Chu Ruoxuan, standing nearby, also noticed that Xin Ci was only a One-star King!
He had thought that as Senior Dao Huang's student, Xin Ci's strength should be at least Four-star King or above.