early morning.

Qin Luo collected morning dew in the mountains and forests. He held a golden gourd and collected the nearby dew into it. A gentle breeze dispersed the clouds and mist, bringing the fragrance of flowers and grass.

As the sun rose, Qin Luo drank the morning dew and continued his journey, leaving the mountains and forests. Before him stretched endless farmland, planted with countless crops. Nearby were villages of all sizes, and people could be seen farming everywhere.

Near the capital of the Great Xia Kingdom, there are no bustling towns. The people here work hard in the fields and live a decent life. The children have joyful smiles on their faces.

Qin Luo quickened his pace and soon left Pingyuan County, arriving at the outskirts near the capital of the Great Xia Dynasty.

The capital of the Great Xia Dynasty is surrounded by continuous mountain ranges, which act as a protective barrier around the capital.

late at night.

The bright moonlight fell on the mountains and forests.

Joyful singing echoed through the mountains. Qin Luo could hear the singing from a distance. The singing was very beautiful, so he followed the sound to find out who was singing.

A little girl in a worn-out gray Taoist robe was walking and singing. She had big, round eyes with bloodshot eyes and a pale face, and she looked somewhat abnormal.

Qin Luo looked at the little girl not far away, his brows furrowed slightly, because he could not sense any life force, and the singing in the mountains and forests came to an abrupt end.

The girl in the gray robe noticed the young Taoist priest opposite her. Her brows furrowed and her eyes flashed with an eerie bloodlust. She quickly took out a talisman from her bosom and stuck it on her forehead.

Seeing this scene, Qin Luo couldn't help but think of his junior sister. The gray-robed girl stood motionless in place after pasting the talisman.

The talisman paper was yellowed and had intricate patterns on it. Qin Luo recognized the talisman; it was used to suppress evil spirits.

"Don't be afraid, I'm just passing by."

Qin Luo's voice was very soft.

The little girl in the gray robe lifted the talisman and looked at Qin Luo. She timidly said, "Daoist Master, you look delicious. I'm afraid I won't be able to resist eating you."

Qin Luo remained calm. He knew the young girl in front of him was no ordinary person, and he still smiled, "If you're really hungry, I can give you some blood."

"Really?"

The little girl in the gray robe blinked.

"Thank you for your kindness, Daoist, but she cannot break her vows." An old Daoist with white hair and a youthful face appeared beside the gray-robed girl. He carried a peach wood sword on his back, had a long, snow-white beard, and was dressed in white, exuding an air of otherworldly elegance.

Qin Luo bowed to the old Taoist priest with a slight smile and said, "Qin Luo of Longhu Temple greets senior."

Upon hearing this, the white-robed old Taoist's eyes narrowed slightly. "I am Lü Yang from Danxia Temple, and her name is Liuying."

"hey-hey."

When Liu Ying smiled, two small tiger teeth were visible at the corners of her mouth, making her look very cute. "I just met a beautiful lady who smells just like you."

Qin Luo thought of Hua Ying and asked softly, "Is it Hua Ying from Wushang Temple?"

How did you know?

Liu Ying's eyes widened in surprise.

Lu Yang frowned slightly and said seriously, "Girl, don't ask about things you shouldn't know."

"Old man Lu, you're really meddling in other people's business." Liu Ying stomped her foot unhappily, and the whole mountain shook.

Qin Luo looked at Lü Yang and asked respectfully, "Senior, may I ask where the Supreme Temple is located?"

Liu Ying pointed her little finger into the distance and said with a sweet laugh, "Wushang Temple is over there on the other side of the mountain."

Qin Luo smiled slightly, "Thank you for showing me the way, young lady!"

You're welcome!

Liu Ying smiled, revealing dimples.

Lu Yang looked Qin Luo up and down, his expression serious. "I shouldn't be meddling in other people's business, but all Daoists are one family. Daoist Qin, the light between your brows is not a good omen. You'd better stay away from trouble."

"Thank you for the reminder, senior."

Qin Luo remained calm. "I'm just a passerby. I can accept the worst-case scenario."

"The Imperial Advisor is waiting for you."

"wait for me?"

Qin Luo was somewhat puzzled.

Lu Yang nodded and said softly, "When I left Wushang Temple, the National Preceptor told me that he was waiting for the young Taoist from Longhu Temple, preparing to hunt the heavens with him."

"Hunting the Heavens?"

Qin Luo's heart suddenly fluttered.

"I'm so hungry!"

Liu Ying kept swallowing her saliva.

Qin Luo looked at Liu Ying, whose forehead had a talisman on it, and asked in confusion, "Senior, what's going on with Liu Ying?"

Lu Yang sighed softly, "Don't underestimate Liu Ying just because she's young. She's actually lived longer than our Danxia Temple's founder. She's the daughter of the Heavenly Emperor."

"The daughter of the Heavenly Emperor?"

Qin Luo looked surprised.

Lu Yang gently stroked Liu Ying's head and said with a smile, "There are many Heavenly Emperors. The first Heavenly Emperor was from the God Clan, then the Heavenly Emperor was from the Demon Clan, and then the Heavenly Emperor was from the Human Clan. As for which Heavenly Emperor's daughter she is, it is not clear yet."

"Liu Ying's life essence was stripped away a long time ago, which led to her current state. She has a bloodthirsty impulse and needs to rely on talismans to suppress it."

"I see."

Qin Luo looked at Liu Ying and continued to ask, "Do you feel your mouth watering when you see me?"

"You smell especially good."

Liu Ying kept swallowing her saliva.

Qin Luo looked at Lü Yang, "Senior, I've had this feeling too. Do you know why?"

Lu Yang's eyes were solemn as he said in a deep voice, "Perhaps you, like Liu Ying, lack primordial matter. She is bloodthirsty, but you are not. Perhaps the primordial matter you need is very special."

Qin Luo still had many doubts. For example, he didn't feel much for the Heavenly Dao Fragment, at most he was tempted, but he had a desire to devour Hua Ying.

Hua Ying was attacked in the inner realm, while Qin Luo was not attacked. The only danger he encountered was the golden coffin buried in the Five-Colored Divine Soil.

Looking at the restless firefly, Lü Yang smiled kindly and cupped his hands, saying, "Master Qin, if fate allows, we will meet again in the future."

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