Chinese animation: Starting with Bad Guys

Dongfang Qinlan winked and made faces at Dongfang Huaizhu, but Dongfang Huaizhu secretly glared at her.

In a secluded pavilion in the mountain resort, the faint sound of a waterfall can be heard in the distance.

Dongfang Huaizhu stood with her head bowed, her heart pounding like a drum, filled with both anticipation and trepidation.

She took a deep breath, as if she had made a great decision, and spoke first in a soft voice, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor:

“Senior Qin, Huaizhu understands now. You came here today to resolve the hidden danger of Dongfang Dianliang. I have been overthinking things and misunderstanding your intentions, causing you trouble.”

As she spoke, her fingertips tightened slightly, her heart filled with a mixture of bitterness and relief.

However, Qin Chuan slowly shook his head, his gaze calm and profound, falling on Huai Zhu:

"I'm speaking to you privately not to explain this matter."

Dongfang Huaizhu looked up in surprise and met his eyes, which seemed to be able to see through people's hearts.

“What I want to tell you,” Qin Chuan’s voice was steady and clear, “is what the real me is really like.”

"The real...you?" Dongfang Huaizhu's eyes showed confusion.

"Everyone says that I, Qin Chuan, am the master of Qingyun, a half-master among men, highly respected for my virtue, spreading my teachings throughout the world, and caring for all living beings."

Qin Chuan's tone carried a hint of detachment, as if he were commenting on someone unrelated to him:

"But that's not the whole story, and it might not even be true."

He paused, then continued, his words almost cruelly blunt:

"The real me is not a saint. I appreciate all the beautiful things in the world and admire the beautiful people in the world. In my long journey, I have been in sync with many women. They are all my confidantes, but they are not known to the world."

He looked at Dongfang Huaizhu, who was completely stunned and whose face had turned slightly pale:

"I am not the perfect person you imagine, much less a trustworthy partner. Miss Huaizhu, if you knew the truth about me, would your feelings for me still remain the same?"

Dongfang Huaizhu felt her mind go blank, and her heart felt like it was being tightly gripped by an invisible hand, aching and sore.

She never imagined that she would hear such words, which were almost a self-revelation yet coldly realistic, from Qin Chuan, whom she revered like a god.

Qin Chuan didn't urge her, but just watched her quietly, giving her time to process it.

After a moment, he said softly:

“You don’t have to answer me right away. This matter concerns your own state of mind and future path. You need to think it through and understand your own heart. Don’t let a momentary vague feeling or external factors affect your judgment.”

After speaking, without waiting for Dongfang Huaizhu's response, his figure slowly faded away from the spot, as if merging into the breeze and flowing water, disappearing without a trace.

Dongfang Huaizhu was left alone in the pavilion, staring at the empty space ahead, her mind in turmoil. The sweet shyness that had arisen from the misunderstanding was now replaced by immense shock and confusion.

The conversation with Dongfang Huaizhu did not stir up much emotion in Qin Chuan's heart.

Upon returning to Qingyun Peak, he once again devoted himself to daily cultivation and preaching.

For him, pointing out the truth and giving choices is a form of respect.

After the events at Huangfeng Ridge and Huangfeng City, the trust between the human and demon races has significantly increased. Although the road to reconciliation is still fraught with difficulties, the overall trend is becoming increasingly clear.

The number of demons coming to Qingyun Peak to seek the Dao is increasing day by day. It is common to see harmonious scenes of human and demon cultivators discussing the Dao and exchanging techniques at the same table within the peak.

In order to further support Qingyun Peak, an increasingly important "bridge", the Dao Alliance and the Demon Alliance, after discussion, decided to officially establish an office at Qingyun Peak.

On this day, the representatives sent by the Demon Alliance arrived at Qingyun Peak.

When that familiar light green figure appeared before Qin Chuan with a slightly shy expression, he nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

The newcomer was none other than Cuiyu Mingluan, the younger sister of Cuiyu Ling, the King of Leech Demons.

"Young Master Qin..."

Cui Yumingluan's voice was as gentle as a secluded mountain stream. She lowered her head slightly, not daring to look directly at Qin Chuan, but her ears were secretly blushing.

She couldn't help but recall the perilous tracking incident from many years ago. In order to investigate the clan's secret deal with Jin Renfeng, she was almost exposed. It was this suddenly appearing young master Qin who came to her rescue at the critical moment, helping her to conceal her presence and evade Jin Renfeng's detection.

That fleeting glance, his unfathomable strength and calm demeanor, had already left an indelible mark on her heart.

Qin Chuan invited her inside to talk.

During the conversation, the topic of Tushan's current situation inevitably came up.

Cuiyu Mingluan said softly, "Everything is fine in Tushan. It's just that Miss Yaya seems to have changed a lot."

Qin Chuan picked up his teacup.

"I heard that a while ago, Miss Ya Ya went into seclusion for one night, and when she came out, she seemed like a completely different person."

Jade Phoenix struggled to recall the news she had heard:

"Not only has her body grown up and become an adult, but her icy demonic power has also become terrifyingly powerful, reportedly reaching the legendary 'Absolute Zero Domain' realm. Now, most of the affairs of Tushan are handled by Miss Ya Ya, while Master Hong Hong has become much more relaxed."

Upon hearing this, Qin Chuan paused slightly in the hand holding the teacup.

The name of this highest-level Red Thread Fairy spell from Tushan flashed through his mind instantly.

This method can freeze everything in the mind of the person seeking to continue their connection, unseal the necessary parts, forcibly piece together lost memories, and can also be applied to the caster to eliminate unnecessary emotions and distracting thoughts, thereby rapidly enhancing their strength and mental fortitude.

In the original storyline, Tu Shan Ya Ya used this technique to become cold and powerful because she felt that she had been kept in the dark by her sister and those around her, which caused her to feel alienated and obsessed.

But now, he and Honghong have not deliberately hidden anything from her, and she knows more or less about Feng Xi's matter.

Why would she choose to go down this path?

Was it because she saw him standing side by side with Honghong that the vague feelings in her heart, which she herself had not been clear about, had nowhere to go and became "distractions" that she had to get rid of?

Qin Chuan sighed softly in his heart, but showed no sign of it on his face. He simply said to Cuiyu Mingluan, "Thank you for informing me."

Seeing that he seemed to be thinking, Cuiyu Mingluan obediently stopped disturbing him, took her leave, and went to explore Qingyun Peak on her own.

The scenery of Qingyun Peak is unique and beautiful, full of spiritual energy. Unknowingly, Cuiyu Mingluan strolled to a relatively secluded area on the back mountain.

Suddenly, she sensed a strange and subtle energy fluctuation emanating from a cave ahead.

Driven by curiosity, she slowly approached. The cave entrance appeared ordinary, but it was protected by extremely sophisticated and well-hidden restrictions.

Without realizing it, her fingertips inadvertently touched an invisible barrier.

The restriction was triggered instantly!

A stream of energy, as brilliant as liquid gold, shot out from the cave. As if it had a life of its own, it instantly wrapped around the Jade Phoenix's arm and spread throughout her body!

Jade Phoenix cried out in surprise, feeling a cold and powerful consciousness trying to invade her mind and assimilate her demonic power and memories!

It was the portion of the living Golden Dawn left behind by Li Muchen!

She struggled desperately, her demonic power surging, but she could not resist the strange power of this creature from outside the circle, and was about to be completely devoured and assimilated.

Just then, a green figure suddenly appeared, pointing his fingers like a knife and slashing through the air.

The golden dawn, entwined with the jade phoenix, was as if severed by a sharp blade, emitting a silent shriek as it was forcibly detached from her body.

Emerald Phoenix collapsed weakly into Qin Chuan's arms, still shaken, her eyes filled with gratitude and lingering fear as she looked at him.

The piece of golden dawn that had been peeled off fell to the ground, but it did not dissipate. Instead, it writhed and deformed like liquid, emitting a soft light.

Under the watchful eyes of Qin Chuan and the Jade Phoenix, it slowly condensed and took shape, eventually transforming into another Jade Phoenix!

The same light green dress, the same gentle eyes, the same aura, even the panic in her eyes after just experiencing danger and the shyness when she saw Qin Chuan were exactly the same!

It, or rather she, blinked, looked at the Jade Phoenix, then at Qin Chuan, her face displaying the same bewildered and dependent expression as the Jade Phoenix, and spoke softly, her voice identical to the Jade Phoenix's:

"Young Master Qin...?"

The Golden Dawn replica before me not only perfectly replicated the appearance of the Jade Phoenix, but also seemed to have inherited most of her memories, emotions, and even personality!

In a sense, this is already another independent "Jade Phoenix"!

Qin Chuan frowned slightly as he watched this unbelievable scene.

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Seeing Qin Chuan's slightly furrowed brows, a strange red light suddenly flashed in the eyes of the "Jade Phoenix" that Jin Chenxi had transformed into!

In an instant, her entire demeanor changed drastically!

No longer as gentle and shy as the original Jade Phoenix, she has become fiery, bold, and unrestrained, as if she has been given a different soul.

Her red-glowing eyes stared intently at Qin Chuan, a highly aggressive smile playing on her lips.

"Young Master Qin!"

Her voice also took on a seductive magnetic quality, quite different from her usual gentle tone:

"Is the way you're frowning because you're disgusted with me? Or do you think I'm not good enough?"

She moved gracefully closer to Qin Chuan, and continued speaking without any hesitation:

"I can feel it, you know, the shy, unspoken affection my 'true self' has for you. What's the point of hiding it? If you like someone, you should boldly express it and pursue them passionately, shouldn't you?"

She tilted her head, her smile becoming even more alluring:

"Isn't the passionate me right now more appealing to you than the shy and hesitant original version?"

Faced with this sudden change and extremely blunt words, Qin Chuan remained calm, showing no emotion.

However, the real Jade Phoenix was already blushing with embarrassment, wishing she could disappear into the ground!

Being so bluntly dissected and proclaimed about her deepest, most secret feelings by something that possessed her own appearance and memories made her feel incredibly embarrassed and flustered, her ears and neck turning bright red.

Just then, an excited voice came from afar:

"Huh? My barrier has been activated? Oh dear, this is..."

Before he finished speaking, Li Muchen's figure had already appeared at the cave entrance.

She spotted the red-eyed version of the "Jade Phoenix" at a glance, and her eyes instantly blazed with an extremely fervent desire to study it, as if she had discovered some rare treasure!

"Wonderful! Absolutely amazing! Jin Chenxi can actually undergo such a transformation! Not only is it perfectly replicated, but it can also develop completely opposite personality traits! This is simply unprecedented research material!"

Li Muchen rubbed his hands excitedly, his eyes shining, and was about to use his methods to retrieve the red-eyed jade phoenix for research.

The red-eyed jade phoenix instinctively showed a hint of fear when facing Li Muchen, its "cultivator," and subconsciously took a half step back.

"Mu Chen, wait a moment."

Qin Chuan suddenly spoke up, stopping Li Muchen's actions.

Li Muchen looked at his master with a puzzled expression.