Anime Crossover: My Cheat Code is Myself

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Especially when there are other people around.

However, while being alone with Xia Yan would be somewhat better, at least not as aggressive or urgent, it would still make her inexplicably shy.

He wanted to run away after saying only a few words.

The reason why Xia Yan has never asked a similar question is simply because he always manages to ruin the atmosphere, making it impossible for him to bring it up.

I don't know what happened today, but their attitude seemed unusually resolute, as if they suddenly understood their own feelings.

With this in mind, Lingyue Fairy became more resolute in her stance.

Although I don't know why, if I miss this opportunity, I might have to wait an unknown amount of time.

Besides, this was decided a long time ago!

"Then I'll reluctantly agree... Don't misunderstand! I only agreed because you're pitiful and don't even have a single decent demon, even though you're already a great demon!"

After saying that, he picked up the wine cup in Xia Yan's hand, which was filled at some point and could be described as a basin, and drank half of it in one gulp.

After drinking it, she finally calmed down and her fair cheeks were flushed again.

After all, she rarely drinks alcohol.

Now, in order to express his feelings, he drank so much in one go. Although he was not drunk thanks to the great demon's power, he was still a little dizzy.

I didn't notice that the silly girl who had been eating like a starving ghost since she arrived had stopped my insane eating at some point.

Instead, the dog peeked at the two sitting together, a maternal smile on its face.

Her cheeks were flushed with excitement, and she had an expression that said, "I've really bumped into something!"

It's like a CP leader who suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Xia Yan did notice this scene, but he didn't pay much attention to it. He simply picked up his wine cup and drank the rest of the Demon Inscription Wine in one gulp.

In a daze, it seemed as if an invisible contract connected him with Fairy Lingyue.

After this invisible contract was successfully concluded, Xia Yan was able to clearly sense that he seemed to have gained another ability!

To be more precise, it wasn't an ability that appeared out of thin air, but rather something he already possessed. However, because he couldn't use it, even he himself had never realized it.

Ghostly.

Bearing the fear of others, he merges with demons and monsters, using the power of hundreds of ghosts for his own purposes.

However, Xia Yan's ability is indeed very different from that of Nura Rihan and Nura Rikuo, the two half-demon in "Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan".

Rihan Nura and Rikuo Nura borrowed the power of other demons to compensate for their lack of strength as half-demons.

When it came to Xia Yan, perhaps because he was powerful enough, or perhaps because he became too powerful after acquiring those strange and wonderful abilities from other worlds, this ability also changed.

No longer need to borrow the power of other monsters for themselves.

On the contrary, other monsters can use their power to a certain extent.

However, Xia Yan didn't study this ability too much, since there was something very important to discuss with Ling Yue Xian Ji right now.

Chapter 282 The Corny Pickup Line Offensive

"Are you saying I should give up this Heavenly Palace on the Clouds and live a poor, nomadic life with you, a homeless scoundrel who freeloads everywhere?!"

Hearing Xia Yan's outrageous request, Ling Yue Xian Ji almost laughed in anger.

Of course, I wasn't really angry.

More than anything, it's a feeling of incomprehension and disbelief.

I've given you all my wealth and fortune as part of your dowry, and now you're saying you're going to take me on a life of wandering?

Okay, okay, this is how you play, right?

Although she was still lying on her back in Xia Yan's arms, the dazed look in Ling Yue Xian Ji's eyes had faded considerably, replaced by a hint of confusion.

It's somewhere between "Are you okay?" and "Are you sick?"

For Fairy Lingyue, this was already a very polite greeting.

Xia Yan should temporarily set aside his research on his new ability; what needs to be discussed now is his marriage to Ling Yue Xian Ji.

Although for demons, marriage is not as important as the vows they made by drinking the Demon Inscription Wine together.

After all, this thing is just a name; it doesn't have any substantial connection like the previous contract. It's more of a nominal change.

But without a doubt, it is a manifestation of the further deterioration of feelings.

Therefore, it is perfectly appropriate for the two of them, who have just completed the Oath of Wine for Demon Inscription 317, to discuss this matter now.

What surprised Lingyue Xianji and even caused Xia Yan some disagreement was the issue of the form of marriage.

This differs from the two well-known and easily understood forms of marriage that are now understood as either "recruiting a son-in-law" where the woman is in charge or "welcoming a bride" where the man is in charge.

This era is dominated by the Heian period of the island nation.

The marriage system practiced was one that Xia Yan found quite perplexing—

Walking marriage system.

Basically, after marriage, the wife stays at her parents' home. If she wants to visit, the husband will go over at night and leave before dawn, never leaving any responsibility or trouble for the next day.

Leaving aside the complicated wedding process and steps, from the result alone, it's just that after the wedding, everyone goes their own way, and both sides continue with their lives as usual.

It's just that in name only, he/she has the identity of husband/wife.

It is a rather 'free' form of marriage.

This applies to both men and women...

A man can often have multiple wives, which Xia Yan is quite satisfied with.

Xia Yan was very unhappy about the fact that each wife could have multiple husbands!

It can be said to be quite hypocritical.

However, Xia Yan has no intention of changing it.

"You bastard, do you think I'm the kind of promiscuous woman who would fall in love with someone else?!"

Lingyue Fairy's eyes sharpened.

If Xia Yan can't give her a satisfactory explanation, she'll... well, she'll ignore Xia Yan for a year!

Or rather, six months... or one month...

Anyway, Xia Yan basically comes over for a meal once a month. If he can't give me a satisfactory explanation, I won't talk to him again until he comes over next time!

"Lingyue-chan~, I trust you completely." Lingyue Fairy's gaze softened slightly.

"However, choosing the walking marriage system means that I accept the rules represented by this system, which also means that other people can ask me to marry them again."

"Is that your concern? Don't worry, I won't agree..."

“Lingyue-chan.” Xia Yan interrupted Lingyue Xianji: “This is a matter of attitude. The thought that someone else has ill intentions toward my woman, even if it’s just at the intention stage, makes me want to kill them all.”

"Therefore, we must completely eliminate this problem at its root!"

"He's clearly just a lazy bum who freeloads everywhere, but he's surprisingly domineering."

Lingyue Fairy was silent for a moment.

I sensed the powerful possessiveness and desire for control contained in Xia Yan's words.

It should have been a constraint, but Lingyue Fairy did not feel disgusted. On the contrary, for some reason she herself could not understand, she felt a sense of satisfaction.

Some even had the idea that it wouldn't be bad to have Xia Yan by their side if it were Xia Yan.

This caused her words to become much gentler.

"A great demon may be unrestrained, but if he doesn't even have a decent palace, people will laugh at him."

"Besides, I am not the kind of weak monster who completely depends on men. Let me help you manage this business."

"Don't worry, although you're just a freeloader, homeless, good-for-nothing, and unambitious scoundrel, you're the only partner I've ever considered, and I'll be absolutely loyal to you."

"If you don't believe me, I can add this clause to the oath of the Demon Inscription Wine."

Lingyue Fairy still declined Xia Yan's invitation, but she did make a promise.

"No vows are needed. I've said from the beginning that I believe in Lingyue-chan, haven't I..."

Seeing that Lingyue Fairy was really preparing to renew the oath of the Demon Inscription Wine, Xia Yan grasped Lingyue Fairy's slender, delicate fingers, looked at her with deep affection, and gazed at her with eyes as deep as a vast galaxy.

Although Lingyue Fairy's words made some sense, they were not enough to convince Xia Yan.

Since reasoning with him won't work, and he's not going to resort to force, he might as well win over her with emotion.

It might be a bit despicable, but he's not human; he's a cunning and slippery character known for his slyness. So what if he's a little despicable! (With self-righteous indignation)

"But, doesn't Lingyue-chan want to go out with me and explore the world, the sun, moon, and stars? There are countless beautiful sights in the world, but if Lingyue-chan isn't by my side, I always feel bored and listless."

"Every moment you're not by my side, my heart aches..."

Faced with Xia Yan's cheesy pickup lines and those deep, affectionate eyes that were as captivating as the starry sky, Ling Yue blushed, a hint of excitement flashing in her hazy eyes, clearly immersed in the future Xia Yan had painted for her.

In this day and age, expressing love requires subtlety.

When men and women want to express their love, they usually communicate through letters in the form of "waka" (Japanese poems), emphasizing poetic and artistic sentiments. She had never seen such a direct approach before.

Moreover, considering the age of the demon, Lingyue Fairy was just a young girl who had just fallen in love. Even with her personality and her deep affection for Xia Yan, she almost couldn't help but agree to the proposal.

Chapter 283 Ling Yuejiang's Sense of Crisis

However, Lingyue Fairy was ultimately a calm and collected great demon.

Although I was very tempted, I was still able to suppress my longing and make a rational analysis.

"Ugh--"

"You scoundrel, you always say such frivolous things to soften my heart and soul. I wonder how many women you've said them to! That girl over there who eats so much must have been fooled by your sweet talk too!"

"If you're full, get out of here. Don't try to seduce me with your scoundrel sweet talk!"

Lingyue Fairy put on a tough expression and said something that didn't mean what she said.

If a girl truly has feelings for you, even the most cheesy and corny pickup lines can win her heart.