The protagonist stole my spiritual root? Hey, heroine, give birth to me!

"Alright, you, you stop talking. Tell me how you learned about our demi-human race!" Zhu Zhu quickly changed the subject.

"This matter is quite confidential, so please, Miss Zhu, do not disclose it!"

"Okay, I won't reveal this!"

"This matter dates back to many years ago. At that time, I was weak and unable to make any progress! Disappointed, I decided to go and train myself, and at the same time see if I could encounter any opportunities."

"And then you received some kind of master's teachings?"

"No, I have not received any inheritance from anyone."

"Could it be some kind of rare treasure?" Zhu Zhu asked again.

"No, Miss Zhu, you asked me about my medical skills. What kind of extraordinary treasure do you think could allow me to acquire a lot of knowledge and medical skills?"

"This..." Zhu Zhu was speechless.

From her perspective, Chen Xuan, a powerful cultivator, had inexplicably appeared. Now, hearing him talk about his past, she was naturally very curious.

"Then, during this training trip, I met one of my best friends."

"Best friend?"

"That's right, he's also a member of the demi-human race. We've been through countless battles, and it was during these battles that we had the opportunity to exchange our experiences."

He told me that his medical skills were inherited from his ancestors, but for some reason, he was unwilling to pass them on to others.

However, our friendship was very deep, so after my repeated requests, he finally agreed to pass on this medical skill to me.

And it was these medical skills that benefited me greatly, allowing me to acquire a vast amount of medical knowledge.

"You, your medical skills, were taught to you by the demi-human race? But there are no demi-humans in the lower realm!" Zhu Zhu was very surprised.

"ignorance!"

"This world is full of uncertainties, just like our encounter right now. Could you have foreseen this before you descended to the lower realm?"

"You, you're right, I was too arbitrary!" Zhu Zhu lowered her head.

"Through my conversations with my dearest friend, I learned about the existence of various races of your demi-human race, and their struggles with human cultivators."

My dearest friend is a demi-human who escaped from the upper realm. His injuries are so severe that he is unable to heal himself!

So after I spent many days with him, he left me forever!

I was filled with rage and decided to avenge my dearest friend. However, I was in the lower realm, merely a minor cultivator, insignificant and powerless. How difficult would it be for me to seek revenge?

Therefore, my heart could never find peace, and I could only constantly find some joy to deceive myself!

Until... I met you, Miss Zhu! At first, I just thought you were a cultivator from a small place, and even if you were a demi-human, it wouldn't matter. But after learning your identity, I knew that my chance to avenge my dearest friend had come!

So please, you must help me! Chen Xuan grasped the girl's hand and looked at Zhu Zhu quietly, waiting for her response.

Zhu Zhu was deeply shocked after hearing Chen Xuan's story; she had never imagined that Chen Xuan's experiences were so tortuous.

However, she still blushed and withdrew her hand, then asked, "What race is your best friend? Male or female cultivator?"

"This doesn't seem to be very important, does it?"

"This is very important. I need to know which branch of the demi-humans we belong to!" Zhu Zhu looked somewhat uneasy and didn't dare to look at Chen Xuan as she spoke.

"He didn't tell me what race he was, but his ears looked like fox ears. Apart from that feature, he looked human."

"So, is it male or female?"

"He's a man, and he loves his mother very much!" Chen Xuan said with a look of reminiscence.

"A man?" Zhu Zhu's eyes lit up. "That's great... cough cough! Maybe I can avenge his mother!"

"Miss Zhu, are you really willing to help me?" Chen Xuan seemed a little excited.

"Of course, I never expected that you would be the first person I've ever met who has never shown any disdain for my demi-human race, even though... even though you've always bullied me!"

"I'm so sorry, I apologize again. But how can you help me and take me to the upper realm?"

"Yes, I will take you with me to my White Tiger Empire to thoroughly investigate the identity of your close friend before making any further plans!"

"That's wonderful!" Chen Xuan excitedly hugged Zhu Zhu.

The girl's face instantly turned red. She gently pushed Chen Xuan, but when she couldn't push him away, she could only let him be.

After a long while, Chen Xuan finally realized what was happening and released the girl.

"I'm so sorry, I got a little too excited..."

"Don't do that again next time!"

"I promise not!"

"Well, what's your best friend's name? Let me see if I know him!"

"Him? His name is Sett. We've fought countless battles together. We were invincible. You could say we were so well-coordinated that we were like one person. And we've killed quite a few enemies!"

(Urgent test: What is Sett's ultimate ability called?)

"Sett... I don't know him! I'll look him up for you when I get to the cultivation world. With medical skills like that, he's definitely not some nobody!"

Chen Xuan was overjoyed; the kitten was just too cute.

"Is there anything else, Miss Zhu? If not, I'll take my leave now."

"No! Actually, the reason I asked you to come here is because I need your help with something." Zhu Zhu's tone suddenly became serious.

Chen Xuan paused for a moment, then said, "Miss Zhu, please speak. As long as it's within my power, I will do my best."

“Alright, then I’ll get straight to the point.” Zhu Zhu took a deep breath and said, “I want to ask you to help me get rid of Empress Dowager She.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan's eyes widened in surprise. He hadn't expected Zhu Zhu to make such a request and was momentarily at a loss for words.

"Miss Zhu, why...why do you have such thoughts?" Chen Xuan asked cautiously.

"It's not that I have this idea, but this is also part of our mission. If we don't get rid of her, we simply can't carry out the mission!"

"Task?"

"You can't know too much about this, otherwise... you might not be able to protect yourself. I'd better not tell you!"

"But you have no grudge against the Empress Dowager, so why do you insist on taking her life?"

"This is the best way!"

"Then why can't we lure her away?"

"Sorry, can't!"

"Then can we not complete this task? The Empress Dowager is quite..."

"What do you mean? Why are you speaking up for that woman everywhere?" Zhu Zhu felt a surge of inexplicable anger and began to hate She Jingxi.

"The Empress Dowager has shown me great kindness and favor, so naturally I cannot bear to see her perish. Besides, I do not have the power to do so!"

“No, you have the ability, you just haven’t realized it yet.” Zhu Zhu looked at Chen Xuan earnestly, a hint of expectation flickering in her eyes.

P.S.: Something came up during Qingming Festival, next chapter will be updated tonight.