When Zhang Yuechen heard Qin Ze ask for her Xuan Bird Jade Pendant, her face flushed slightly. Her Xuan Bird Jade Pendant held extraordinary significance for her; it was not merely an ordinary ornament but also had an important purpose.
She looked at Qin Ze with some confusion, wondering why he would suddenly want her jade pendant.
Zhang Yuechen asked shyly, "Qin Ze, this Xuan Bird Jade Pendant has a very special meaning for me. Why do you want it?"
Qin Ze smiled and replied, "There's no particular reason. I just saw it, liked it, and wanted it."
His voice was sincere and genuine, without the slightest hint of falsehood.
Zhang Yuechen felt a little relieved after hearing Qin Ze's answer. She could feel Qin Ze's sincerity and goodwill, and she also understood that he might not know the special purpose of the jade pendant.
She hesitated for a moment before handing the jade pendant to Qin Ze.
"Since you like it, then I'll give it to you." Zhang Yuechen's tone was somewhat complicated.
Qin Ze accepted the jade pendant, smiled, and nodded in gratitude.
Although he didn't know why the system wanted this jade pendant, he figured it must have its own secrets.
"Thank you, Master Zhang," Qin Ze said sincerely.
Qin Ze placed the jade pendant close to his body. The moment the jade pendant touched his flesh, Zhang Yuechen, who was not far away, trembled slightly and blushed, but she quickly concealed it.
Qin Ze and Zhang Yuechen dived into the dark purple river water, quickly crossed the surface, and entered the underwater world.
At the bottom of the river, they discovered many cracks emitting black smoke. These cracks exuded a strong evil aura, which was clearly the source of the anomaly.
Qin Ze and Zhang Yuechen began to work together to seal the cracks.
Zhang Yuechen silently cast spells, and the power in his hands surged forth, transforming into beams of light that enveloped the crack.
The black energy in the crack was gradually dissipated, and the sealing process gradually stabilized.
However, just as they were halfway through sealing it, a group of demonic crocodiles suddenly appeared in the distance. They exuded an evil aura and their eyes were filled with ferocity.
These mutated crocodiles seemed to be controlled by some force, heading straight for Qin Ze and Zhang Yuechen.
These mutated crocodiles, like the demonic wolves, possess strength no less than that of a Grandmaster.
Zhang Yuechen's position was relatively more dangerous; she had sealed a crack, making it difficult for her to escape immediately.
Upon seeing this, Qin Ze felt a pang of anxiety, knowing he couldn't let Zhang Yuechen get into danger.
Without hesitation, he charged towards the horde of demonized crocodiles, wielding the Heavenly Question Sword, and with agile movements, he engaged them in battle.
The horde of mutated crocodiles roared, opened their enormous mouths, revealing sharp teeth, and pounced on Qin Ze.
Qin Ze moved with lightning speed, nimbly dodging the crocodile's attack. The Heavenly Question Sword transformed into a streak of silver light, tearing through space and slashing towards the crocodile's head.
The battle erupted instantly, and Qin Ze transformed into a figure, engaging in a fierce struggle with the horde of demonized crocodiles.
His swordsmanship was sharp and exquisite, and every strike accurately hit the mutated crocodile's vital points.
Blood splattered, screams filled the air, and the mutated crocodiles fell one after another.
However, the sheer number of mutated crocodiles and the increasing pressure they exerted as a group forced Qin Ze to remain constantly vigilant and do everything in his power to cope.
The battle raged fiercely, stirring up the surrounding river and creating a spray of water everywhere.
On the other side, Zhang Yuechen also realized the danger. Despite being in peril, she showed no panic. She continued to seal the crack while keeping a close eye on Qin Ze's battle.
Qin Ze's performance made her feel both relieved and surprised.
However, she also knew that time was of the essence and she had to complete the seal as soon as possible in order to escape safely.
With Qin Ze's valiant fighting and Zhang Yuechen's focused sealing, the horde of demonic crocodiles was gradually wiped out, and the momentum of the battle gradually weakened.
Finally, the last demonic crocodile fell, and the battle came to an end.
Qin Ze was panting heavily, his injuries were not light, but his eyes revealed determination and the joy of victory.
At the same time, Zhang Yuechen successfully completed the seal. She waved the bell in her hand and resealed the black energy in the crack.
"Alright, the anomaly has been sealed off." Zhang Yuechen breathed a sigh of relief and thanked him softly.
Qin Ze nodded with a smile.
Forcing themselves to stay alert, Qin Ze and Zhang Yuechen cooperated once again, gathering their inner strength and drawing upon their power to seal the crack even more thoroughly.
The black mist gradually dissipated, and the crack returned to calm.
The source of the mutation has been successfully brought under control.
After the seal was completed, Qin Ze and Zhang Yuechen left the river and their figures resurfaced on the riverbank.
When everyone saw that Qin Ze was injured, their expressions changed, and they hurriedly asked what had happened.
Zhang Yuechen patiently recounted the battle that took place at the bottom of the river, including Qin Ze's solo fight against the horde of demonized crocodiles.
Everyone looked surprised and admiring upon hearing this, praising Qin Ze's courage and strength.
As night fell, the group realized it was no longer advisable to continue their journey and decided to set up camp for the night. They quickly got to work, pitching their tents and preparing for the night's rest.
Zhang Tianshi set up some formations for everyone to enhance safety and protection.
Qin Ze sat to the side, closing his eyes to rest and regulate his internal energy to aid in the recovery of his injuries.
The power of the magic crystal not only enhances strength but also aids in the recovery of injuries.
As Qin Ze felt the gentle power within his body, he gradually felt his injuries ease. Although he was not fully recovered, it no longer prevented him from continuing to move.
The next day, as dawn broke, everyone was ready to set off again.
Qin Ze felt that his injuries had almost healed. He stood up, refreshed, and prepared to continue.
At this moment, Zhang Yuechen walked over, looked at Qin Ze who was almost fully recovered, and said, "Judging from your appearance, you should be almost fully recovered..."
Qin Ze nodded.
"It shouldn't affect the operation anymore..."
Zhang Yuechen hesitated for a moment, then looked at Qin Ze and slowly said, "Yesterday, at the bottom of the river, thank you!"
Qin Ze smiled.
"You're too kind, we're teammates..."
Zhang Yuechen was taken aback, then laughed.
Zhang Yuechen's smile was like the first ray of sunshine in the morning, warm and bright, radiating a sense of tranquility and peace, as if the whole world became more beautiful because of her smile.
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