Inheritance Trial 2

Just like before, with a flash, Xun Ying had arrived at the second site.

As expected, Xun Ying was surrounded by volcanoes, the origin of the phoenix, it's the reborn site.

[As Zhu Que said, every now and then there will be a loud screeching of a creature, now what is it again? Ah Yes, the laughter of a devil? Heh, I can laugh even more 'eviler' than the horrible screeching the devil is doing. Now the unexpected guest…]

In front of Xun Ying, a demon appeared, in front of her.

"Hehehe, a new prey I see."

The demon touches Xun Ying and then frowns.

"Eh? No fear? Wait, hold on, oh no!"

Then the shadow lay on the floor, flipped over and lay in the 'watching TV under the table' position.

"Man, I don't wanna get up… too lazy to. Whatever. Chat with me for a while woncha? Chat for a while and I'll let you pass."

"Okay."

Xun Ying also lay down in the same position as the demon, facing it directly.

"Hey, demon."

"What?"

"What do you think of this inner demon thingy test?"

"When there is a new prey, It's fun seeing them struggle. I don't know what you did, but I'm feeling lazy right now. There hasn't been anything fun these past few centuries anyways. It's hella lonely being here by myself ya know? Thank Lucifer that I'm able to get some entertainment from Eververse."

"Then why are you even doing this job then?"

"Well, the major reason I'm forced to do this, and I'm bored so I just go along with it."

"I see…"

"Well, anyway see ya, little lass. May we meet again. The portals over there, just walk through it."

"Got it. Nice meeting you, bye!"

Author:...I guess this round doesn't even count as a trial huh? Welp, my brain cells are evaporating but here is the excuse: It's Xun Ying's MC plot armor okay? Okay good. Next.

Xun Ying walked in front of the portal, yet the portal didn't react, she tried to pass but there is a barrier that is blocking her from doing so.

"..."

With a punch, Xun Ying smashed the barrier and went into the portal like it was very usual for an infant to destroy a level 4 barrier spell with one hit.

The demon is too lazy to turn around, being influenced by Xun Ying's laziness and all, but was shocked when he senses that Xun Ying had gone past the barrier with a punch.

Right after Xun Ying went to the next trial, the demon said one last sentence that lingered for a bit although Xun Ying didn't seem to hear it at all.

"Interesting. I like this lass more and more. huhuhuhu. Now, nap time."

[Wintersweet Forest..]

Before Xun Ying's eyes can register what is going on in front of her, she heard someone singing, 

"Sinking deep down in the sea of my sadness,

Shutting myself in my own world doesn't want to open my eyes anymore.

Sinking deeper, knowing that no one can find me here in a place like this.

I'm alone now and this is the story of the deep sea girl."

{Aiya?! Who is singing 'deep-sea girl'?! Comrades, where are you! I think I am going to see other people from my era!}

[Baobao, so you are awake now, eh?]

{...ah! Ah Ying, I'm back didya miss me?!}. 

[...Where the hell did you learn this new way of speaking?]

{Updating...fitting in is the key, so yeah.}

[...]

{Oh and I can come out in spirit form longer now!}

"I don't know where I am and where I should go.

And I'm blinded by a ray of light

And I suddenly realized that I may be able to reach it if I had tried

But it was suddenly washed away by the waves, blocking my view.

It gives me such a gentle and warm feeling

so bright and dazzling that I want to break loose

but I held myself back to my counter illumination

So who is hiding the truth?"

[...Goddammit! I am trying to have a conversation here!!! Turn down the volume!]

{But the song's good, no?}

[Don't fall for the fairies sweet temptation...Is this ' the temptation'?! The hell?! What is this??? Is this really an inheritance test with this level of difficulty? First, a simple mind riddle, second meeting a lazy devil a-thingy-ma-gin-gy and now try not to follow the song?! This test must be fake.]

{No, Ah Ying this is really the inheritance test, but because of your outside world knowledge it is easier for you to pass. However, this is not over yet. However, watch out, it is not over yet.}

Just as Baobao finished talking, the brightest 3 lights came forward and brightened before dimming revealing the tiny figures hidden within.

A young girl, a boy and a child. 

The girl said to the boy, "Darling, what should we do, this child is still a child, she doesn't really have any weakness yet."

The boy patted her head and gave her a smile, "Honey, don't worry leave it to me."

The boy floated over to Xun Ying.

"Child, what is it that you seek?'

Xun Ying answered, "A good life."

"What kind?"

"Just a good life."

"Can you explain more about it?"

"No."

"..."

The boy frowns.

The girl floated up to him.

"Darling, give her one of the illusion spells. The highest one."

"You mean that one?"

"Yes, that one."

"Isn't it cruel?"

"A human life is to overcome the 5 emotions of life to seek the right path."

The boy sighed. "Okay, honey."

Xun Ying, "..." [Do I not exist?! Hey, I'm still here you know?! And I'm still an infant, can't you see?!! I'm still a child! How do you bear to hurt one as small as me and give me one of the highest illusion spells?! Where's your heart?! Where is your kindness?! Isn't fairies supposed to be kind and beautiful?!!]