Liu Er Long's voice was filled with regret.
She was so close.
Her Martial Soul's quality could have been elevated even further.
The strength brought by the Purple Lightning Tyrant Dragon had already astonished her.
And what kind of power would the Holy Radiant Dragon possess?
She couldn't imagine.
But she longed for it.
"It doesn't matter, even as it is now, your Martial Soul's strength is enough to utterly defeat many of the disciples from the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon Clan. In front of you, they are all trash. Even your father, the Second Master of the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon Clan, definitely doesn't have as high a Martial Soul quality as you,"
Seeing her state, Qin Xiao said with a smile, "Besides, just because you didn't break through this time doesn't mean you won't be able to in the future. I have a way to help you pierce through that barrier and achieve the Holy Radiant Dragon's martial soul."
Of course, he wouldn't mention Yu Xiaogang's matter to Liu Er Long for the time being.
"I still have a chance to advance further?" Liu Er Long's eyes were filled with surprise.
This was really too unexpected.
"It's not that difficult, but it will take some time. Once I've dealt with my matters and return, I'll start working on this," Qin Xiao said with a profound smile.
Upon hearing this, Liu Er Long turned to Qin Xiao, her smile blooming, "Qin Xiao, thank you."
Her heart was truly moved.
In this world, there had never been a man who had been so sincerely good to her.
No.
There had been.
But Liu Er Long didn't like those men, so they might as well not exist.
"Do you really want to thank me?"
Suddenly, Qin Xiao asked this question.
"Of course," Liu Er Long replied without hesitation.
Qin Xiao laughed heartily, "Ha ha, if you really want to thank me, don't offer these empty words. Do you dare to show some actual gratitude?"
"You, what kind of actual gratitude do you want?"
Liu Er Long was taken aback, a look of uncertainty appearing on her pretty face.
She had a feeling that Qin Xiao was getting greedy.
Qin Xiao's gaze swept up and down Liu Er Long before he said, "Come to my room tomorrow during the day...."
Liu Er Long's charm was indeed very tantalizing.
Go to your room? Liu Er Long paused for a moment, then guessed Qin Xiao's intentions, and her face flushed red in an instant, "You, you..."
She quietly repeated "you" twice, still unsure what to say.
Refuse?
That definitely wouldn't do, because she harbored some small anticipation.
The moment Qin Xiao risked his life to save her, he had left a deep impression in her heart.
And he occupied it all.
She was also willing to give her all to Qin Xiao.
Only...
If she didn't refuse, would it make her seem too forward? Not demure enough?
Ah, such a difficult choice... Liu Er Long felt conflicted.
"Alright, since you don't object, I'll take it as your agreement,"
Qin Xiao's eyes flashed, faintly guessing what was on Liu Er Long's mind, and naturally, he wanted to press his advantage.
"I'm not, I didn't,"
Liu Er Long shook her head to signify her opposition.
Hmm...
Even putting up a bit of resistance would be good.
Otherwise, Qin Xiao might think her to be a loose woman.
"Well, don't worry, as a reward for your cooperation, I also have some gifts for you,"
Qin Xiao said with a slight smile.
Then, he casually took out several other items he had obtained from Yu Yuanzhen.
Like the Snow Jade Crown, these things had also fallen from other parts of Yu Yuanzhen's body.
He had no use for them himself.
Dragon claws, dragon wings, torso bones, leg bones....
Watching Qin Xiao take out one item after the other, Liu Er Long's eyes widened.
She counted them one by one, and there were as many as eight....
"These things, they seem to be linked to me in some mysterious way..."
She couldn't help but say.
It was a true sensation, very intense.
Even she had the illusion that these eight items were part of her own body.
Qin Xiao said, "Now they belong to you."
With that, he removed the suppression of his Soul Power.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh.
With Qin Xiao's suppression gone, the remaining parts of the True Dragon Nine Crowns, drawn by the Snow Jade Crown, naturally fell in front of Liu Erlong and then one by one burrowed into her hands, feet, torso, and other eight positions.
"Qin Xiao, what is this!"
"Is it a soul bone?"
Liu Erlong was stunned by what was happening to her, full of amazement.
"Use your heart to feel. You should know better what these things are about than I do," Qin Xiao said in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, Liu Erlong fell silent.
She said nothing and, following Qin Xiao's advice, keenly perceived the changes within.
Three minutes, five minutes, ten minutes...
As time passed, Liu Erlong's expression changed continuously.
In the end, she was filled with wonder and said, "Amazing, truly amazing. These are actually relics from the Holy Radiant Dragon of ancient times."
Qin Xiao didn't speak, just listening quietly.
"Before its death, the Holy Radiant Dragon divided its body into nine parts and named them the True Dragon Nine Crowns. After that, they were sealed behind the mountains of the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon Clan. Only those recognized by the True Dragon Nine Crowns could control them," Liu Erlong said, casting a complicated look at Qin Xiao.
She knew that gaining the recognition of the True Dragon Nine Crowns had nothing to do with the dragon spirits inside. It was all because Qin Xiao had wiped out the consciousness of the dragon souls and forced them to recognize her as their master.
Otherwise, with the power of her bloodline, getting the recognition of the dragon spirits would have been wishful thinking.
"Furthermore, once the True Dragon Nine Crowns are activated, the user's strength will be enhanced to various extents."
"However, with great power comes great sacrifice. Activating the power beyond the fifth crown can cause irreversible damage to the body, and the life, flesh, and soul paid as a price, if all nine crowns' power is unleashed, no matter the outcome for the opponent, the user will die."
Hiss...
So that's how it is.
After listening to Liu Erlong, a look of realization dawned on Qin Xiao's face.
If he thought about the previous state of Yu Yuanzhen, wasn't it just as Liu Erlong had described?
This was like a Pandora's box version of the True Dragon Nine Crowns.
At once, he warned her with a solemn expression, "Er Long, promise me, no matter how dangerous the situation, do not use the power of more than five crowns. Stay alive, I will save you."
Liu Erlong did not answer Qin Xiao's words directly. After a moment of silence, she replied seriously, "I'll try."
Hearing this, Qin Xiao's expression softened considerably, "Then you prepare... prepare... "
"Qin Xiao, can we not do this here? Let's go back, and I will find you, okay...?"
Before Qin Xiao could finish speaking, Liu Erlong's expression became awkward.
It's not that she didn't want to give in.
But there were too many eyes here and, more importantly, the lodgings were simple and not soundproof.
If things got intense...
Wouldn't everyone know?
The more she thought about it, the redder her face got.
Too embarrassing.
"Er Long, what are you talking about? I meant to tell you to get ready, I'm taking you to the Aquipeia Forest for soul hunting," Qin Xiao said.
"What?"
Struck by lightning, Liu Erlong had not expected Qin Xiao to say such a thing.
It was miles away from the script in her head.
But Liu Erlong was no ordinary person and quickly regained her composure.
She shook her head, "You don't need to join me in soul hunting."
"Why?" Qin Xiao was surprised.
"You have your own matters to attend to, and I don't want to hold you back," she said.
"Besides, I, Liu Erlong, am not a woman who must rely on a man to survive. If that's how you see me, you're really underestimating me," Liu Erlong said solemnly. "I can accept your kindness, but I don't need you to call the shots in my world. I, Liu Erlong, have lived well without you all these years."
"Is that so?" After listening to Liu Erlong, Qin Xiao smiled slightly.
Good.
This was the real Liu Erlong.
A demure and submissive attitude had never been her style.
"Don't worry. It's just hunting a soul beast, no big deal. Don't underestimate me; although I don't have an eighth soul ring, my Soul Power should be around level eighty-five or six. Besides, with the protection of the True Dragon Nine Crowns, even if I only unlock the power of four crowns, I'm confident I can arm wrestle with a Titled Douluo. Also, I won't go alone. There's old Zhao, Old Master Fu; the three of us together will definitely be safe; there won't be any danger," promised Liu Erlong, lifting her chin proudly.
She seemed to say, who else but me?
"Then you must be very careful."
Qin Xiao didn't insist on taking Liu Erlong with him for Soul Hunting.
Because he knew Liu Erlong was not the kind to depend on others, and she had her own opinions on handling matters.
"Don't worry when I handle things."
Liu Erlong nodded emphatically.
"Right, there are two more things you need to be wary of."
Qin Xiao said, his expression growing serious,
Liu Erlong, upon hearing this, also sobered up, "What is it? Tell me, I'll remember."
"The first thing is to be wary of the Xingluo Empire. They failed to achieve their goal last time and might persist in finding another opportunity to act against us."
"The second thing is to be cautious about the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon Clan. Yu Yuanzhen's attempt on your life already showed strong intent to kill, and he even considered not sparing you. Although Yu Yuanzhen is dead now, I'm not sure if they will, like the Xingluo Empire, act against me through you."
As Qin Xiao spoke, he couldn't help but sigh, "It's a pity that my body has some issues now, and I can't exhibit the peak of my Cultivation Level. Otherwise, I would have already struck down the Xingluo Empire and the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon Clan."
"However, once I return, I will surely settle the scores with them. If there's one to be accounted for, not one will be spared."
After listening to Qin Xiao's words, Liu Erlong nodded firmly, "Don't worry, I'll be fine."
While speaking, she took Qin Xiao's hand in hers, "You go with peace of mind, I'll wait for your return."
At this moment, she showed a rare tenderness.
Only...
Qin Xiao slightly frowned.
Why did that sound like she was 'sending him off'?
A night of passion.
When Qin Xiao woke up, Liu Erlong's figure was gone from his side.
By the simple wooden bed, there was a message left by Liu Erlong.
It simply read: I don't like farewells, so I'll wait for you at Blue Tyrant Academy.
"I never expected her to be so emotional..."
Qin Xiao smiled slightly, then got up.
As he stepped out of the room, several people were already waiting for him.
Zhu Zhuqing, Meng Yiran, Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan all stood neatly outside the door.
Only...
They all seemed off somehow.
All of them had significant dark circles under their eyes, and Ning Rongrong's eyes were even red.
Qin Xiao furrowed his brows and asked, "What were you all doing last night?"
"Nothin', just sleeping."
"Just couldn't sleep with some things on my mind."
Dugu Yan and Ning Rongrong exchanged a glance, making insincere remarks.
Suddenly.
Qin Xiao had a realization; he remembered what Liu Erlong had said before: the rooms here were not soundproof.
"I now strongly suspect that the reason Liu Erlong left early is because she'd be too embarrassed to see people the next morning, right?"
He mumbled to himself.
"Your Highness, where's President Liu?"
Dugu Yan asked curiously.
She wanted to know if Liu Erlong could walk out on her own after last night's 'battle.'
"Yanyan, you don't know, President Liu has already left."
"This morning I saw her leaning on the door as she came out. Even when she greeted me, her voice was hoarse."
Ning Rongrong answered.
Dugu Yan: "...."
Her gaze toward Qin Xiao began to change.
Your Highness is simply inhuman.
Calling him Qin Xiao seems less fitting than beast....
"Let's go, let's go, no more gossiping. Let's set off now."
Even Qin Xiao couldn't help but blush after hearing Ning Rongrong's words.
He hastily urged everyone to leave, leading the way out.
The others followed close behind.
But...
As Qin Xiao and the others were about to depart, he turned and shouted toward the stone cave where Du Gu Bo resided, "Du Gu Bo, I'm leaving. I'll leave the house in your care."
Elsewhere.
Du Gu Bo was actually standing at the entrance of the cave, sideways, allowing his line of sight to just catch Dugu Yan and the departing figures of Qin Xiao and the others.
When Qin Xiao's voice reached him, he smiled slightly, "Home, that word does have a nice ring to it."
But...
The more he pondered it, the more he felt something was amiss.
"Look after the house, look after the house?"
"Why do I feel like he's calling me a dog?"
Instantly, he got angry, shouting outside, "You little rascal, you'll regret this when you come back."
Only...
His shout echoed away, but nobody was there to hear it anymore.
The Icefire Polarized Eyes, nowhere could the figures of Qin Xiao and the others be seen.
"Well, it's a good thing they've gone far enough..."
Conversely, Du Gu Bo, seeing no response for a while, let out a long sigh of relief.
...
Time passed.
In the blink of an eye, seven days hurried by.
When Liu Erlong, Zhao Wuji, and Flander returned from Soul Hunting in the Aquipeia Forest, the rotund Shao Xin trotted up to meet them.
Zhao Wuji grinned and joked, "Old Shao, what's up? Get chased by a dog?"
"Just you talk too much."
"Humph, without your chatter, no one would mistake you for a mute."
Shao Xin glanced at Zhao Wuji, huffing in annoyance, "President Liu, the Tyrant Dragon Family has come again."
"The Tyrant Dragon Family?"
Liu Erlong, Zhao Wuji, and Flander's faces all shifted simultaneously.
Especially Liu Erlong, recalling the words Qin Xiao had left with her before departing, felt an ominous premonition.
Trouble has come calling!
However, she wasn't too panicked; her formidable strength gave her confidence.
You should know, on this trip to the Aquipeia Forest, her strength had increased tremendously.
Not to mention gaining the eighth soul ring, her Soul Power had even reached level eighty-six.
Now, Liu Erlong was confident that with the power of four crowns of the True Dragon Nine Crowns activated, she could battle a Titled Douluo.
"Old Shao, how many people from the Tyrant Dragon Family have come, and do you recognize any of them? Who are they?"
At the side, Flander asked calmly.
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