Chapter 307: Adulthood

Chapter 307: Adulthood

Wen Ying watched them proceed forward while he remained stationary. Upon noticing Wen Ying and Bellos apparently about to depart from the group, Yun Lao also halted his steps and asked, "What are you two planning to do?"

"We're doing something we can't do with you," Wen Ying replied without blinking.

Yun Lao was taken aback, as was Bellos. However, their thoughts at that moment were not the same.

Yun Lao rubbed his arm and asked, "Are you going to engage in lewd activities in broad daylight?"

Wen Ying's face darkened as he slapped Yun Lao's back, "Why do you think like a succubus?"

Bellos didn't say anything but his gaze appeared slightly distracted.

On this busy street...

Wen Ying was increasingly ruining his image.

Although he thought this, Bellos didn't feel any anger. Instead, he was inwardly conflicted.

Wen Ying cast a glance at Beros, who seemed lost in thought, and then pulled him away.

Beros said, "We're outside now."

After Wen Ying led Beros away from the people and demons for a while, he released his hand and asked, "Did you touch me just now for a reason?"

Beros's expression was indifferent. "It was an accident."

Silently, Wen Ying looked at this tall demon with a stubborn mouth. He wanted to say something but swallowed it back.

Although Beros didn't show it, he was actually a bit flustered. Did Wen Ying notice that he was different from before? Now, he kept wanting to approach Wen Ying, which made him feel cheap compared to his previous self, devoid of any dignity.

In fact, Beros had secretly observed the three-headed hellhound character in the mobile game that Wen Ying liked. He narcissistically believed that he surpassed that virtual image in every aspect.

A three-headed hellhound worthy of his status would never be associated with words like "bootlicker," "jealousy," or "scheming."

Looking at Beros, Wen Ying noticed his increasingly cold and detached expression, exuding an intimidating aura.

Could it really have been an accident? Wen Ying began to doubt if he was overthinking things due to Beros's demeanor. However, he discarded this speculation after less than thirty seconds of contemplation.

Wen Ying conveyed a subtle message: "Couples usually tend to be very clingy."

"Blores?" the demon blurted out. He paused for a moment before quickly adding, "I suppose it's not impossible."

Wen Ying said, "Blores, your tail is wagging."

Sure enough, Blores's tail was swishing back and forth.

Upon being called out, Blores froze, his tail stopping in mid-swing as he turned red with embarrassment. "It's normal for a tail to move."

Wen Ying looked at him helplessly. "Seems like you don't want to stroll around. Let's head to my place in Mirror Lake City then."

He had purchased a standalone house there.

Blores pursed his lips, clearly frustrated.

As they walked down the street, demons whispered to each other upon seeing the legendary half-demon, half-angel strolling openly.

"Why is he able to roam freely in the Demon Realm? The higher-ups aren't doing anything about it?"

"I'm so eager to taste the anger of humans. After finally spotting one, I'm not even allowed to have a bite."

"Sss... The sense of oppression from the Cerberus is terrifying, more so than that half-angel."

"Do you think this could be a political marriage? A high-ranking demon like a Cerberus can have any demon they desire. They probably wouldn't fancy Wen Ying's appearance from the Mirror Demon Clan, right?"

Upon hearing this, the demons were like explorers discovering a new world, engaging in heated discussions.

"It's highly possible!"

"Does this mean we'll soon have the chance to visit the Human Realm?"

"If it weren't for the laws and angels, the Human Realm would already belong to us."

Wen Ying's standalone cottage was located in the bustling area of Mirror Lake City, a charming little villa with a small garden.

As they entered the house, Berros, with restrained composure, spoke behind Wen Ying, "Now that there are no other demons around, I can hold you."

Wen Ying glanced sideways, "You're reaching adulthood within these few months, aren't you?"

The topic shifted abruptly, and Beros was taken aback for a moment. He said, "Yes, what's the matter?"

"Once you come of age, you won't be able to visit the Human Realm anymore."

Boros' eyes widened, his entire magical being frozen in place, his ears pricked up in utter shock.

Unaware of Poseidon's reaction, Wen Ying continued unperturbed, "The semester is coming to an end, and Lan Jiaying and the others will be reaching adulthood, restricting their trips to the Human Realm. There's no doubt that I'll secure first place this term."

Boros was stunned for a long while before he managed to suppress his pain and say, "Long-distance relationships aren't impossible."

Wen Ying crossed his arms and watched as Beros put on an act. He couldn't help but glance at the tail behind Beros, which had drooped motionlessly.

Boros had truly changed a lot. That initial indifference toward everything and his single-minded pursuit of strength were now merely a facade. His obsession with saving face remained unchanged, clung to like the last vestige of his former self.

"I'll attempt to communicate with the laws and see if I can persuade Them to turn a blind eye to you," Wen Ying said, drawing closer to Boreas and looping his arms around his shoulders.

Boros held back for a few seconds, but then eagerly returned the embrace, his heart overflowing with deep satisfaction. In the privacy where no other creatures could witness, his face was a testament to his joy.

"Eventually, the Human Realm and the Demon Realm will be freely open to each other."

A few days after humans entered the Demon Realm, the constraints on demons in the Human Realm weakened. In the remaining weeks of this semester, demons gradually reached adulthood and returned to their own world. During this period, the first batch of humans kept sending messages back to the Human Realm, assuring them that they were safe there.

They hadn't ventured beyond the boundaries of Mirror Lake City, aware of their limitations. They dedicated themselves to cultivation within the city, disappointing any demons who had hoped to abduct a human for a taste of their essence.

These pioneers were all gifted individuals, and their powers soared rapidly in the Demon Realm's rich demonic aura through intensive cultivation in seclusion.

Upon hearing the benefits conveyed by these pioneers, many in the Human Realm grew restless, eager to venture into the Demon Realm. Different factions approached Wen Ying, conveying their aspirations to make the journey.

This was a new frontier, and no one wanted to start at a disadvantage. The Demon King, too, was tempted. He sought out Wen Ying, proposing to further "open up" the borders. As long as the humans were willing, he would allow as many as possible to enter.

Wen Ying's lips twitched. Was this like delivering takeout to demons?

The Demon Realm's attitude had abruptly shifted. Now, demons no longer opposed the idea of humans entering their world. They entertained the notion that they might capture an unsuspecting human for a taste, disguising themselves and releasing their prey unharmed afterward, as long as they didn't kill them, it wouldn't be a major issue.

"The decision to come or not is theirs," the Demon King said. "After so much interaction, shouldn't Mid-Rank Demons be allowed to visit the Human Realm as well?"

Wen Ying: "How long has it been, Your Majesty the Devil? Instead of thinking about sending a succubus to the human world, you should send more demonic products to the human market."

Unbothered by being seen through, the Devil Lord continued. The succubus race had no low-ranking members; they were either middle or high-ranking.

After bidding farewell to the Devil Lord, Wen Ying arrived at Belos's coming-of-age ceremony.

He observed the true nature of a demon's maturity.

Unlike his unique hybrid situation, genuine pure-blood demons experienced an automatic unlocking of inherited powers on their birthday at midnight.

Belos waited alone in an uninhabited wasteland. At the stroke of midnight, his magical energy erupted, and the temperature around him soared. The heat distorted the air within Wen Ying's sight, and an invisible wave of heat hit him, causing sweat to bead on his forehead and back.

Enveloped in black flames, Belos's humanoid form stretched and transformed into a monstrous shape. A three-headed beast roared towards the sky, each forehead adorned with dancing black flames like ghostly embers.

The enormous hellhound was born amidst the flames, its massive and agile body covered in taut muscles that exuded a wild, oppressive aura. Its four paws stepped on flames.

Three pairs of red, inorganic-looking eyes were blood-red, as if bleeding. The giant canine's mouth exposed rows of sharp fangs, instilling fear in anyone who laid eyes upon it.

A ruler's aura spread like a raging wind, silencing all life in the surrounding wasteland. The surrounding magical beasts dared not make a sound, cowed by the terrifying pressure. In that moment, it seemed as if the giant beast was the only existence in the world.

Wen Ying gazed at the Cerberus within the flames. Its heads were so massive that they could serve as a bed for him.

After becoming an angel, Bellerophon no longer posed any threat to him. But now, this demon stirred a primal instinct of elimination within him.

The Cerberus shifted restlessly on the spot, undergoing the inheritance and transformation from its bloodline, accompanied by low, rumbling roars.

As night transitioned into dawn, the surging demonic aura gradually subsided.

The Cerberus stepped lightly, adjusting to its new form. The morning sun illuminated its body, making its fur appear even fluffier. Unable to resist, Wen Ying walked over and reached out to touch it. The moment his hand made contact, the corner of his mouth drooped.

- A liar, it's not soft at all.