Qin Hao patted the Nine-Turn Linglong Pagoda. After confirming that the Dragon Emperor's essence blood inside had stopped stirring, he finally turned and walked toward the exit of the trial grounds.
He didn't encounter any strange beasts on his way out, which made Qin Hao a bit puzzled. What is going on? Doing this really makes me feel like those beasts were specifically targeting Ji Ruxue and Ao Yu.
How come I don't run into any beasts when I'm alone?
Qin Hao smiled and shook his head, then continued on his way. With no beasts blocking him, the Primordial Dragon Emperor's essence blood safely stored in the Nine-Turn Linglong Pagoda, and the vast dragon might vanished, Qin Hao walked out of the trial grounds in just a few minutes.
Qin Hao! Just as Qin Hao stepped out, a figure threw herself into his arms. Qin Hao looked down and saw Ji Ruxue with red eyes, her face full of worry.
Ao Yu was leaning against a large rock in the distance with his arms crossed over his chest. Seeing Qin Hao come out, he was clearly relieved, but he quickly turned his face away, pretending not to care.
After the two of them came out, they immediately asked Ao Bing for help. However, Ao Bing said that if you want to get something, you have to pay a price, and refused to help.
Ji Ruxue let go of Qin Hao, circling him and examining him carefully a few times. After confirming that he had no injuries, she took half a step back.
It is good that you are not hurt. You came out not long after we did, so you probably didn't have time to get the Dragon Emperor's essence blood. It is okay, I don't need it. As long as you are safe, that is enough.
You should have come out with us then, to save people from worrying.
Qin Hao reached out and gently tapped Ji Ruxue's nose. Who said I didn't get the Dragon Emperor's essence blood? I told you guys that having you around would only hold me back. I finished it very quickly on my own.
After saying that, Qin Hao took out his Nine-Turn Linglong Pagoda. Go inside and take a look. The Primordial Dragon Emperor's essence blood is right in there. As agreed before, I am giving this essence blood to you. Go into the pagoda and refine and absorb it.
Ji Ruxue stared blankly at the Nine-Turn Linglong Pagoda in Qin Hao's hand. The pagoda emanated a heart-palpitating aura. Ji Ruxue swallowed hard, her voice trembling slightly.
You... you actually got it. How did you deal with those constantly splitting strange beasts?
Beside them, Ao Yu couldn't help but look over. This guy actually brought out the Primordial Dragon Emperor's essence blood! How did he do it?
Heh, there is no comparison. This monster is completely on a different level from me. Ao Yu shook his head, a bitter smile appearing on his face.
Qin Hao waved his hand. Don't worry about the details, hurry up and refine it. The Time Divine Saber is still with you, right? With it around, you don't have to worry about the vast dragon might inside. You can absorb the power of the essence blood with peace of mind.
Ji Ruxue stared at the Nine-Turn Linglong Pagoda for quite a while, then she took a deep breath and shook her head vigorously.
I don't want it! You should keep it and refine it yourself.
Qin Hao seemed to have expected this. He smiled and asked, Didn't you want to keep this Primordial Dragon Emperor's essence blood in the Myriad Demon Kingdom before? Why don't you want it now?
I wanted it before! But now... Ji Ruxue blushed, a bit too embarrassed to finish her sentence. Right now, there was something in her heart that was even more precious than the Primordial Dragon Emperor's essence blood.
The corners of Qin Hao's mouth curled up slightly. OK, everything was slowly progressing according to his pace.
Qin Hao grabbed Ji Ruxue's hand and stuffed the Nine-Turn Linglong Pagoda into it.
What are you doing? I said I don't want it.
Qin Hao gently tucked Ji Ruxue's loose hair behind her ear, lightly brushing her cheek with his thumb. His tone was as plain as if he were stating a matter of fact:
But I did all of this for you.
Ji Ruxue's body stiffened, and she looked at Qin Hao with surprise and being deeply moved.
If you didn't want it, who would be willing to fetch this Dragon Emperor's essence blood? Why do you think I risked my life, fighting so many beasts alone, just to get it? Do you think I am crazy?
Ji Ruxue's throat tightened, her nose stung, and her eyes welled up. Just because I wanted it, he would do something so dangerous?
Are you stupid? What would I do if something happened to you? Ji Ruxue clenched her fists and lightly pounded Qin Hao's chest a few times. Qin Hao smiled, holding Ji Ruxue's hands, and replied:
If you don't want anything to happen to me, then nothing will. Alright, be a good girl and go refine the essence blood.
But... Ji Ruxue still didn't want to take the essence blood that Qin Hao had gone through so much hardship to obtain. However, before she could finish, Qin Hao interrupted her:
No buts. As long as you are happy, it is all worth it to me.
Hearing these words, Ji Ruxue could no longer suppress the emotions in her heart.
As long as you are happy, it is all worth it to me.
This sentence was like a key, unlocking a door deep within her heart. All those suppressed, unspoken feelings, and even the things she hadn't fully realized herself, surged up in this instant.
Ji Ruxue simply followed her heart. She stood on her tiptoes and kissed Qin Hao on the cheek.
It wasn't a fleeting touch like a dragonfly skimming the water, but an earnest, emotional, and firm kiss.
Wait for me to come out! After I finish refining the essence blood, I will give you a satisfactory answer!
Having said that, Ji Ruxue blushed and scurried into the Nine-Turn Linglong Pagoda.
In the shadows, Ao Bing, who had witnessed the whole scene, couldn't take it anymore. Damn, big bro, is your son even human? Who would be willing to fetch this Dragon Emperor's essence blood? If he isn't willing, fine, give it back to me!
I thought he was just talking, I didn't expect him to actually give it away! Does he know how precious this thing is?
Qin Wuya smiled and patted Ao Bing on the shoulder. Don't get so worked up. Xiao Hao naturally has his reasons for doing this. If my guess is right, when Ji Ruxue refines the essence blood, he can also reap benefits from it. This way, one portion of the Dragon Emperor's essence blood can create two transformed individuals. Isn't that a win for us?
Hearing this, Ao Bing was stunned. No way, is it really that heaven-defying? What does Ji Ruxue refining the essence blood have to do with him? How can he benefit from it too?
Qin Wuya shrugged. That is his providence. A truly enviable providence.
......
While Ji Ruxue was inside the Nine-Turn Linglong Pagoda refining the Dragon Emperor's essence blood, Qin Hao could feel his own body slowly undergoing a transformation alongside her refinement.
It is great that her affection level has gone up. It even saves me the time of having to absorb and refine it myself.
Qin Hao smiled and prepared to return to his quarters when a voice sounded behind him.
Qin Hao, wait a minute!
Qin Hao turned around and looked at Ao Yu with a puzzled expression. What? Do you want to ask for trouble again?
Ao Yu's cheeks were slightly flushed. He lowered his head, walked up to Qin Hao, and whispered, Can you come with me for a moment? I have something to tell you.
Hearing this, Qin Hao was so startled that he took a step back. His eyes were full of vigilance as he looked at Ao Yu. Ao Yu's current demeanor was just too similar—way too similar to Ji Ruxue from last night. Could this kid be trying to imitate Xue'er?!
Don't even think about it!
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
ose... to cooperate with the protagonist! Shen Yuan: I have a system! Protagonist: What? System: Holy crap, you're just spilling it out like that? Shen Yuan: Let's team up, we'll split the system rewards! Protagonist: Fifty-fifty split? Shen Yuan: No way! Protagonist: What!? I'm the one getting beaten up, and I don't get half? Shen Yuan: Forty-sixty split, I get forty, you get sixty! Protagonist: Deal! Big brother, come on, hit me! As long as it doesn't kill me, beat me like you mean it! Shen Yuan: Don't worry... I will definitely protect all of you! No one but me can lay a finger on you! Guard our Heaven's Chosen Ones! I'm the only one allowed to bully them!
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
lity and could only live as an ordinary mortal. He only wished to live a peaceful life. Yet he didn't know— The dog he adopted, because it ate his food, became a legendary demon king. The kitchen knife he casually forged became a peerless divine weapon, causing numerous experts to fight desperately for it. The young disciple he took in became an immortal lord that led an era, due to cultivating the techniques Ye Feng taught him. Even the skeletons he looked down on the most were ominous demon kings that suppressed countless worlds. Many years later, looking at the void shattered with a punch, Ye Feng murmured to himself: It turns out the peerless kings were myself all along...
