Chapter 777: Xiao He

The White Tiger Demon Emperor nodded and said, "That's already quite good. How many people get a second chance at life? He's very fortunate. He owes it all to our Little Mei. I have to say, though... That guy can be quite infuriating."

Tang San replied, "Understandable, but he saved Aunt Su Qin and Little Mei at the most critical moment. Without him, Aunt Su Qin and Little Mei would have died."

"Yes, let's say his merits and faults cancel each other out. Anyway, it seems like you want to have him on the human side?"

Tang San nodded. "Wang Qing's intelligence is exceptional. Having someone like him among humans would be a blessing for humanity. I suppose it's also a bit of my own selfish desire."

The White Tiger Demon Emperor shook his head helplessly. "You should still be cautious with him."

Tang San smiled slightly. "Times have changed. I believe that now that he's given a second chance, his mindset will also change quite a lot."

"What are your plans next?"

"I'll stay with Little Mei and spend the next two months helping her. During this time, I will also lay the groundwork for Wang Qing, helping him build a strong foundation for future growth. His spirit still needs continuous stabilization."

"Alright. Then stay here. My place is certainly safe enough. Let me know if you need anything."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The White Tiger Demon Emperor waved his hand and said, "No need for thanks, I have my own reasons to keep you here. I want to experience your power for myself, especially your transcendent bloodline. I'm very curious about it. I believe that being around you will benefit my own growth. That's why I want to spar with you. It will also benefit you; after all, it's not every day that you get to spar with an Emperor."

Tang San's eyes lit up. "I'd love to, actually. But we need a completely hidden place, where other Emperors won't notice. The aura of my transcendent bloodline is too obvious."

"Don't worry about that. I've been an Emperor for many years. If I couldn't even handle something as basic as that, I wouldn't deserve the title of Emperor. Rest for now. Tomorrow, I'll come find you."

"Alright."

This person was ranked fifth among all the Demon Emperors and of a far senior generation, yet he had lowered himself to ask Tang San for a spar. This only showed how much he valued Tang San.

The young man had continuously demonstrated extraordinary abilities before him, which piqued his interest. He genuinely wanted to learn something from Tang San. Each surprise Tang San brought was unlike anything the White Tiger Demon Emperor had ever seen, making him curious for more and inspiring him to work on his own growth.

Mei Gongzi suddenly spoke up "If you two are going to spar, I want to watch."

The White Tiger Demon Emperor burst out laughing when he heard this. "What? Are you afraid I'll hurt your little boyfriend?"

Mei Gongzi's face turned red. "What boyfriend! It's not like that at all."

The White Tiger Demon Emperor rolled his eyes, "I'm not blind. Of course, I'll let you watch when the time comes. A fight like this will help you improve, too. Anyway, we'll talk tomorrow. It's rare for me to look forward to something, but this is definitely something I'm excited about."

Tang San chuckled. "I'm looking forward to it too."

After the White Tiger Demon Emperor left, Tang San took the still emotionally stirred Mei Gongzi and stayed by Xiao He's side, waiting for him to finish meditating.

Indeed, there was no longer a Peacock Great Demon King Wang Qing, only a human called Xiao He. And in that respect, there were certain things Tang San needed to clarify with him.

The man's mindset was genuinely exceptional. Even after experiencing such shocking things as his own death and revival, he managed to calm down and meditate for two hours, stabilizing his spirit.

When he opened his eyes again, his gaze had become much more lively, and he looked completely normal.

His gaze immediately landed on Tang San. He stood up, bowed slightly, and said, "Thank you for bringing me back to life and giving me a second chance."

Tang San waved his hand. "No need to thank me. I only revived you because I didn't want Little Mei to be heartbroken. I believe you are aware of your current state, right?"

Wang Qing chuckled bitterly. "I suppose I'm a human now, right?"

Tang San nodded. "You are. The conditions for revival are extremely strict. Even though I preserved your spirit, to bring you back to life, I needed a suitable body. But no matter what kind of body I chose, it would have been very different from your original one, even if it was the body of your own progeny. Any difference would lead to a strong rejection, and the fusion would fail. Moreover, with the limited number of Peacock Demons, finding a recently deceased body that died naturally and wasn't too old was practically impossible. So after careful consideration, I determined that a human body was most suitable for you.

"Although this body is still different from your original one, the fusion is a lot easier to control. As you well know, humans are naturally weak and lack innate abilities. It's impossible for a dead human body to fight off your divine consciousness. When they merged, there was bound to be some rejection, but it would be minimal; it would be something you can control with your divine consciousness. That way, the fusion wouldn't be a problem. However, your divine consciousness is far too powerful, so I had to divide it into nine parts. As you open the seals, you can regain more and more of that power.

"I kept only a small portion of your divine consciousness, to ensure this body can handle it. I also completely transformed this body, and its potential is leagues beyond what it used to be. Cultivating again in the future shouldn't be difficult. Also, regaining the Peacock Demon clan's bloodline won't be hard either. I can help you with that. Given your experience, regaining your strength won't take long, and as your physique and bloodline cultivation improves, you'll also get back your divine consciousness."

Wang Qing smiled meaningfully. "So in other words... I'm human now. And as a human, I need to draw closer to other humans. After all, I am no longer a member of the Peacock Demon clan; the Peacock Great Demon King died fighting the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor. But at the same time, my queen... I mean, my wife won't forget her feelings for me just because I've changed species. This way, the Peacock Demon clan will naturally grow closer to humans. It sounds awfully convenient if you ask me."

Hearing this, Tang San couldn't help but smile. Smart people are indeed easy to talk to. In just the short time he'd spent meditating, the cunning Peacock Great Demon King had already understood his situation and figured out Tang San's intentions.

Thus, he didn't argue or explain anything. He simply nodded.

Wang Qing's smile gradually became warmer. "Well, whatever, who cares. It's so good to be alive! You know what, that's actually the biggest feeling I have just now: relief. I feel incredibly relieved. Ever since my wife chose me, I haven't had a single day of ease like this. There was always the burden of the Peacock Demon clan's responsibilities, her expectations, all those things. It's been decades, you know? Now, I can finally relax, so I have to say, being human feels pretty good to me. I don't even care about the bloodline of the Peacock Demon clan. Thank you for bringing me back."

But as he spoke, his gaze shifted to Mei Gongzi, and he sighed. "Little Mei, you probably know everything by now, right?"

Mei Gongzi looked at him, her eyes showing a complicated expression as she nodded.

Wang Qing sighed once more. "I don't expect you to see me as your father anymore. I did take advantage of both you and your mother. I won't make any excuses for my actions, but I want you to know that I never intended to hurt you or her. For a long time, I even forgot that you weren't my biological daughter. Sometimes, I even thought how wonderful it would have been if you were truly my own child. Why couldn't any of my children be as great as you? Now that you've brought me back, I am willing to do whatever I have to do to repay you. I am no longer the Peacock Great Demon King, but that only means I have the freedom to do things I was unable to do in the past."