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Two days from now, Liu Mulin and I will enter the Xuanlong Secret Realm together. Do not reveal your identities. The secret realm is dangerous, so please be careful.
A row of glowing characters floated in mid-air. After reading them, Jiang Huali raised her hand and waved them away.
With the appearance of the Xuanlong Secret Realm, all 500 Xuanlong Keys were auctioned off, except for the portion that Chu Yun kept for himself. The highest bidder won. As for who the Xuanlong Keys ended up in after leaving the Longyue Pavilion, that remains unknown.
Chu Yun gave her and Xuan Qing each a Xuanlong Key. There were also people from Lingxiao Sect present at the auction. Yu Tian sent word that she and Liu Mulin would be leading several disciples into the Xuanlong Secret Realm.
However, for safety's sake, Jiang Huali needs to conceal her identity.
After thinking for a while, Jiang Huali knocked on Xuan Qing's door a quarter of an hour later.
The door opened with a click, but no one was there.
Jiang Huali went inside, and the door closed automatically behind her.
As she got closer, she saw Xuanqing meditating and cultivating.
Upon noticing her arrival, Xuan Qing opened his eyes, his dark pupils fixed on Jiang Huali.
Xuanqing: "What is it?"
Jiang Huali didn't mind his somewhat cold tone at all. She sat down at the sandalwood table in the room and picked up the teapot on the table to pour herself a cup of tea.
Of course, she opened the teapot and took a look before pouring it.
It seems to be a crime committed by a deity.
Is this tea really that good?
Jiang Huali couldn't help but mutter to herself.
Seeing this, Xuanqing moved his fingers slightly, and a pot of fragrant flower tea appeared on the table.
Jiang Huali smiled, poured herself a cup of flower tea, took a sip, and put the cup down.
She said, "I want to temporarily conceal my identity in the Xuanlong Secret Realm. Could you please help me with a disguise technique?"
Upon hearing this, Xuanqing's gaze fell on her face.
...
The art of disguise requires an extremely high degree of control over spiritual power from the practitioner. Jiang Huali was worried that her disguise would be seen through at a glance, so she came to find Xuanqing.
A gentle force brushed across Jiang Huali's face, and a quarter of an hour later, Xuan Qing lowered his hand.
A bronze mirror was placed in front of Jiang Huali.
Jiang Huali opened her eyes, looked curiously into the mirror, and touched her face.
The person in the mirror has an ordinary appearance, the kind that blends into the crowd.
Jiang Huali was very satisfied.
Xuanqing felt the warmth gradually fading from his fingers and lowered his eyes.
"Is there anything else?" he asked.
He regretted it as soon as he said it.
Hearing the man start to tell the customer to leave, Jiang Huali put down the bronze mirror, somewhat displeased: "Are you very busy?"
Before Xuanqing could answer, she continued, "Last time at the inn, the night you lost control, I think I saw scales on your body."
"What is your relationship with Xuanlong?"
Xuan Qing suddenly remembered his naked upper body when he woke up the next day: "...It sounds like you've already guessed it."
Jiang Huali held out her hand and gestured: "A little bit."
Xuanqing suddenly asked her, "Are you afraid of pain?"
Jiang Huali touched the side of her neck. The wound that Xuanqing had bitten her in a fit of rage that night had completely healed, leaving no scars.
"Hmm... a little," she said.
Although she doesn't get injured often, and she always manages to heal her wounds quickly, it's undeniable that she is somewhat afraid of pain.
Xuan Qing noticed her actions and felt a little uncomfortable, as if someone had cut his heart with a sword. He said, "I'm sorry."
Jiang Huali: "Why are you asking this?"
Xuan Qing: "After entering the Xuanlong Secret Realm, I need your blood and the jade pendant."
"A jade pendant?" Jiang Huali was stunned and looked at the jade pendant with a small snake engraved on it at her waist.
"If I'm not mistaken, this jade pendant is the key to unlocking the Xuanlong Secret Realm's inheritance, and your blood is the medium to activate it."
"I need to obtain the inheritance of the secret realm. In return, I will return the threads to you, and you can use my power forever. In addition, I can guarantee your life."
As the previous fog gradually cleared, Jiang Huali touched the jade pendant and said, "Deal."
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On the day the Xuanlong Secret Realm opened, everyone gathered in the Spirit Gathering Array within the City of Evils.
The Xuanlong Secret Realm requires the merging of five hundred Xuanlong Keys using a Spirit Gathering Array to open the passage.
Jiang Huali stood next to Xuan Qing, who was wearing a black mask. The two of them were inconspicuous in the crowd.
Jiang Huali turned her head to look at Xuan Qing beside her, recalling him from those memories.
In my memory, half of his face was disfigured, and he wore half a black mask for many years.
Jiang Huali snapped out of her thoughts and looked around, only to see someone she hadn't expected.
Mingyao and Song Quanzhen.
Mingyao was still the same as before, carrying a large sword on her back, talking to Song Quanzhen with a radiant expression.
Song Quanzhen listened attentively with her head down, nodding and smiling from time to time.
Jiang Huali shifted her gaze to the other side, meeting Yu Tian's eyes.
Yu Tianzheng stood beside Liu Mulin, nodding almost imperceptibly. Liu Mulin was still dressed in white, with a gentle and refined appearance.
Several disciples of the Lingxiao Sect were standing behind them.
It seems these are all the disciples who have entered the Lingxiao Sect this time.
Jiang Huali withdrew her gaze and waited for the secret realm to open.
Five hundred Xuanlong Keys were melted down by the Spirit Gathering Array, and then, as the array operated, a huge vortex appeared in mid-air.
Someone took the lead and flew towards the vortex on their sword, but was repelled the next second.
A few others refused to give up, and ultimately met the same fate.
These are people who want to enter the Xuanlong Secret Realm even though they haven't obtained the Xuanlong Key.
It just looks like their expectations are going to be dashed.
People were gradually entering the secret realm. Xuan Qing summoned his sword and said to Jiang Huali, "Come up."
Jiang Huali stepped onto the sword, and the next second, Xuan Qing carried her on the sword and flew towards the entrance of the secret realm.
In a dizzying moment, Jiang Huali felt someone tightly gripping her hand.
I don't know how much time passed before light reappeared before my eyes.
Jiang Huali was supported by a pair of large hands, which prevented her from falling directly to the ground.
Taking a breath, Jiang Huali looked up and around.
The scenery is beautiful, with green mountains and clear waters.
There was no one else around except the two of them. Xuan Qing had no intention of wasting time, so he directly flew up on his sword with Jiang Huali.
They should be looking for a place to inherit their legacy.
Jiang Huali tugged at Xuan Qing's sleeve and said, "Actually, I can fly on my own sword."
Xuan Qing turned and glanced at her: "The situation here is unclear, and we may encounter danger."
Jiang Huali then said no more.
Along the way, they encountered several groups of demonic beasts. These demonic beasts were different from the demon race; they were often bloodthirsty, brutal, and lacked intelligence.
Of course, in the end, they were all dealt with by Xuanqing one by one.
After an unknown amount of time, they arrived at a cave.
Jiang Huali looked at the dark cave entrance and asked doubtfully, "Is this the place of inheritance?"
“Yes, Xuanlong likes to live in caves. This place is rich in spiritual energy, and I have a feeling that this is the place,” Xuanqing said.
The two went inside together.
After traversing the winding rocky path, they arrived at an open area.
A sliver of light shone through the top of the cave, illuminating the enormous black dragon statue in the center.
With a serpentine body and eagle claws, and beneath its enormous horns a pair of golden vertical pupils, it perched on the central stone platform. Just standing in front of it, one could feel an invisible pressure.
Jiang Huali held her breath slightly.
Xuanqing reached out his hand to her, and she understood, taking off the jade pendant from her waist and placing it in his hand.
Then Xuanqing grasped Jiang Huali's wrist and whispered, "I'm starting."
Jiang Huali nodded.
Xuanqing used his spiritual power as a blade to cut a gash on Jiang Huali's wrist. Blood flowed out, but instead of dripping to the ground, it flowed in wisps toward the jade pendant that was floating in mid-air.
Xuan Qing simultaneously slashed his own wrist, the movement noticeably more violent. His blood rushed towards the jade pendant, mingling with Jiang Huali's blood.
After an unknown amount of time, Jiang Huali began to feel dizzy.
Seeing this, Xuanqing channeled some spiritual energy into her, making her face look less pale.
At that moment, the jade pendant suddenly burst out with dazzling light, and the black dragon coiled in the center seemed to come alive, letting out a roar.
Xuanqing's eyes had now turned completely gold, and black scales were gradually appearing on the exposed parts of its body.
He didn't rush into battle. Instead, he fed Jiang Huali a pill and had her sit down against the stone wall. He then set up a defensive magic array for her.
Then, he stood up, and the next second, he transformed into a Xuan Tian Python and charged towards the huge Xuan Dragon in mid-air.
Before Jiang Huali lost consciousness, she saw a snake and a dragon fighting in mid-air. In an instant, the sky collapsed and the earth cracked, but the corner where she was stood remained unmoved.
...
“I carved this jade pendant myself. You named me, and I’m giving you this jade pendant in return. What’s wrong with that?”
Changxiao followed behind Jiang Huali, speaking so much for the first time.
“Noisy,” Jiang Huali said coldly.
On the bustling street, they stood in front of the inn, and Changxiao reached out and grabbed Jiang Huali's hand.
He re-tied the jade pendant around Jiang Huali's waist and even cast a small spell to secure it.
"There are three drops of my essence blood inside, something others would kill for. I know you don't need it, but... I really like the name. Would Miss Jiang accept this gift as a token of my gratitude?"
Jiang Huali glanced at him, brushed his hand away, and walked straight into the inn.
This is tacit consent.
With a smile, Changxiao followed behind Jiang Huali, listening to her book two adjacent rooms with the waiter, and touched the jade pendant hidden in his chest.
If Jiang Huali could see it, she would definitely notice that the jade pendant he hid was a pair with the jade pendant at her waist.
The wound in his chest still ached faintly, but Chang Xiao smiled and followed Jiang Huali upstairs.
...
When Jiang Huali woke up, she was somewhat dazed.
Jiang Huali touched her now empty waist and stood up.
The outcome of the battle seems to have been decided.
Jiang Huali looked towards the center and saw a huge black dragon sleeping in mid-air, continuously absorbing the inheritance below.
It seems that Xuanqing has succeeded.
The Xuan Tian Python is the predecessor of the Xuan Long. Only with a fortuitous opportunity can one leap into the form of a dragon. Xuan Qing has now received the inheritance of the Xuan Long and only needs to wait to complete the transformation.
Jiang Huali took one last look at Xuan Qing, dusted herself off, slung the Yingxue Sword over her shoulder, and walked toward the cave entrance.
Before leaving, she thoughtfully set up a concealment array for the place.
"System, locate Liu Mulin's position." Jiang Huali said to the system in her mind.
Okay!
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