It was rare to see the underworld from this angle, and Qin Nan was slightly stunned.
A faint sensation emanated from beneath that barrier, and the once quiet underworld suddenly became somewhat restless.
Qin Nan was carried on Bai Hao's back in beast form. He closed his eyes and took out half of the jade pendant from his body. He awkwardly made a hand seal to extract a drop of his own blood essence and merge it into the jade pendant. Then he threw the jade pendant in his hand into the Netherworld.
The dark jade pendant passed through the Xuanwu formation and the silver barrier without any hindrance, and fell straight into the Netherworld.
But it didn't land or shatter. A jet-black iron chain formed from the waters of the Underworld River caught the jade pendant and then suddenly pulled it back.
Xuanjing, who was worried about the disturbances in the Netherworld, arrived to find that the Netherworld was calm. Unlike the previous quiet, this time it was truly calm.
Like a lake, beneath the calm surface, undercurrents surge, while the tranquil surface is crystal clear, without wind or waves.
Xuanjing was somewhat convinced that this thin human might actually be able to solve the problems in the underworld, but he still couldn't see what was so special about this human.
After doing all this, Qin Nan looked down at the silver barrier sealing off the Netherworld, his eyes darkening, and some of his previous doubts were now answered.
His father told him that Bai Hao had broken his promise, that Bai Hao hadn't come to see him or take him home, all because of this silver barrier.
Although his father didn't know the specifics, he was certain that the barrier contained Bai Hao's power, and that Bai Hao should have been exhausted and died, but he didn't. In fact, Bai Ze multiplied from just Bai Hao into many others.
Unfortunately, Bai Hao doesn't remember yet, so Qin Nan still doesn't know the truth.
But at least he knew that Bai Hao hadn't abandoned him, and that his failure to contact him was out of necessity.
He could occasionally feel Bai Hao's aura enveloping him in the Netherworld because of this barrier, but their power was being eroded, and this silver barrier was much weaker than Qin Nan remembered.
Although Qin Nan will temporarily put the thing below to sleep, once it wakes up, the increased power from the half-jade pendant should allow it to completely break through the barrier set up by Bai Hao.
Qin Nan only has this one chance. Before that, he needs to make sufficient preparations. From the moment he enters the Mountain and Sea Realm, the plan his father entrusted to him must be implemented.
Bai Hao: "Anan, are you done? What else do we need to do?"
Qin Nan snapped out of her daze: "No need for now, you can go look for your things without worry."
"Alright." Bai Hao led Qin Nan closer to the arriving Xuan Jing. "This matter is not over yet. We'll go make preparations. Please be careful."
Genji nodded quickly: "No problem, I've been watching this for years, go ahead and don't worry!"
Bai Hao nodded, his body slowly grew larger, and he left with Qin Nan.
Bai Hao: [Should we go find the Mirage Beast first? You seem to need the scroll?]
Qin Nan: [Yes, it's necessary. Although I've repaired it, it might not be enough. I need the Mirage Beast to take a look.]
Bai Hao: [Okay, but the journey to Dongwang Mountain is not short. How long can you expect the peace and quiet you speak of?]
Qin Nan: [At least four or five months should be fine.]
Bai Hao: [Is there anything else you need? If it's far away, we might not have enough time.]
Qin Nan: [I need the Sand Tang Fruit. I need to go to the East Sea, perhaps to find the Azure Dragon, and also to the Western Wilderness to find the White Tiger. I need to go to the Heavenly Mountain, the closest mountain to the sky, where Nuwa once mended the heavens.]
Bai Hao was puzzled, but after careful consideration, he realized that the sand pear fruit was in Kunlun Mountain, which belonged to the Western Wilderness, and the White Tiger was also there.
The Azure Dragon and the East Sea are at the edge of the Eastern Wilderness, and the Tianshan Mountains, which are closest to Nuwa's patching of the sky, are also part of the Western Wilderness, but are specifically in the Northwest Wilderness, where the mountains meet the sky.
Bai Hao: [Is there a necessary order? The Sandalwood Fruit is a water-repelling fruit; do you want it to enter the East Sea?]
Qin Nan: [Hmm, but there's no rush. The Sand Tang Fruit is in the Western Wilderness, so we can go find the White Tiger together, then go to Tianshan, and finally enter the East Sea.]
Bai Hao: [Okay.]
After responding, Bai Hao flew to Dongwang Mountain, the home of the Xie Zhi clan, which is also the home of the Bai Ze clan. He could go back and visit them along the way.
Bai Hao: [The Bai Ze clan is also at Dongwang Mountain. Anan, would you like to come back with me to take a look?]
Qin Nan was slightly taken aback. The Bai Ze clan was actually located in Dongwang Mountain, which was also the place where Bai Hao and Qin Nan were born.
Qin Nan: [Okay, I'll go check it out.]
Qin Nan was curious about how Bai Ze could have so many, and perhaps he could find out something on this trip.
Bai Hao was puzzled by Qin Nan's quick agreement, wondering what Qin Nan was thinking, but it was clear that he didn't understand his meaning at all.
Bai Hao sighed softly, but offered no explanation.
The journey would take several days, and Qin Nan was still wearing his winter clothes, but it wasn't convenient to change now. Fortunately, the seasons in the Mountain and Sea Realm were different from those in the human world, and Bai Hao was flying with him, so it wouldn't be hot.
The only way Qin Nan could wash up was for Bai Hao to use magic to clean him. Although Qin Nan was very resistant, he was not used to not washing. But every time he washed, the water Bai Hao controlled was like tentacles, slowly and viscously swimming all over his body.
This feels awful!
After each wash, Qin Nan's body would turn red on one side, and then she would dejectedly seek out a ventilated spot to dry off.
That night, Qin Nan slept on Bai Hao's beast body, which was very soft and comfortable.
This time when they went to Dongwang Mountain, Bai Hao didn't give Qin Nan any Zhuyu grass, afraid that he would get tired of it. Instead, he picked some edible fruits or hunted some food along the way, processed it simply, and roasted it over a fire. Although there were no seasonings, it was at least a change of pace and better than just eating grass.
After several days of travel, the two finally arrived at the Eastern Wilderness Mountains.
Qin Nan looked down at the familiar mountains, feeling a sense of trepidation as he approached home. He still remembered the place where he and Bai Hao were born, but times had changed, and the place must have changed drastically.
Bai Hao, familiar with the area, led Qin Nan towards the southern mountains of the Dongwang Mountain Range. Among the mountains was a quiet valley, the home of the Xie Zhi clan.
The mythical beast Xie Zhi understands human speech and nature, can distinguish right from wrong, good from evil, loyalty from treachery, and is righteous and kind. It is renowned in the world of mountains and seas for its ability to exorcise evil and protect.
Many endangered mythical beasts seek refuge with the Xie Zhi clan, who are just and kind, possessing extremely strong protective power. Under their protection, one can live in peace.
Qin Nan had never met a Xie Zhi before. The only beasts he knew were the Qilin, Pixiu, the Four Divine Beasts, and a Qiongqi... He suddenly paused, realizing that he had met many Qiongqi.
He suddenly realized that those mythical beasts that he remembered as being only one but had now become a group were all the mythical beasts that Qin Nan and Bai Hao, also known as Mo and Bai Ze, knew.
Is there any necessary connection between these two?
Qin Nan: [Bai Hao, are there also many Azure Dragons, White Tigers, and Vermilion Birds?]
Bai Hao: [No, they only have one. Only the Xuanwu clan has more because they can reproduce.]
Qin Nan fell silent, even more confused.
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