The light of the sword is like the moon reflecting on Kyushu

Chapter 2201 Hermaphroditism?

What to do with the three dragon eggs has become a real problem.

Venerable White Lotus said in a deep voice, "Why does the young master insist on keeping these three dragon eggs?" In his view, these three dragon eggs were useless to everyone, so why not just destroy them?

Feng Jiuxiao said leisurely, "In accordance with the will of Heaven!"

Venerable White Lotus's pupils contracted, and he immediately clasped his hands together, saying, "Excellent!" These four words seemed simple, but they resonated in his heart like the sound of a great bell.

Pang Shiwu wanted to laugh when he saw the solemn look on Venerable Bailian's face!
Others may not know Bai Lian's true nature, but he knows it all too well!
This monk looks dignified and solemn, but in reality he is ruthless and kills without hesitation!
This scene is like a butcher who has just slaughtered a dog and then immediately starts discussing how cute dogs are, how loyal they are to humans, and how much he loves dogs, and so on. It's utterly ridiculous and laughable.

But seeing Feng Jiuxiao's solemn expression, Pang Shiwu could only suppress his laughter!

Some found it solemn, others found it laughable, but the scene was silent, and the atmosphere was somewhat eerie!
Bigwolf broke the silence: "What does 'following the will of Heaven' mean?"

Feng Jiuxiao said, "It means to let nature take its course."

What is that destiny?

"The will of Heaven is that their life and death are decided by Heaven! Therefore, I will not get involved in karma!"

Bigwolf said, "Oh, I see. Good deeds are rewarded and evil deeds are punished. You don't want to sow the seeds of evil."

"Correct!"

"Hehe, is this what you mean by accumulating good deeds?"

"You could say that," Feng Jiuxiao didn't deny it. Actually, he didn't have any intention of deliberately accumulating good karma; he just remembered the legend of Yinglong, and he didn't want to watch Yinglong perish before his eyes!

He slowly said, "Do you all know that three thousand years ago, the Shang Dynasty also had an expedition that shook the western borders!" His voice was not loud, but it carried a penetrating power, instantly capturing everyone's attention. He paused, then continued, "The one who commanded that expedition was Fu Hao, the queen of King Wu Ding of Shang."

“Fu Hao?” Wang Sheng couldn’t help but ask, “I’ve heard her legend. She’s said to be the first female general in history, but I didn’t know that she also went on an expedition to the West.”

Feng Jiuxiao nodded slightly, his eyes flashing with awe for history: "Not only that, when she went to war, she also brought a divine beast with her—Yinglong!"

"The divine beast Yinglong?" The crowd gasped, their faces filled with disbelief. Yinglong actually went to war with the army? Could it be that Feng Jiuxiao's insistence on preserving the dragon egg was related to this? Could that divine beast Yinglong be the same Yinglong before them?

Feng Jiuxiao raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet: "According to the 'Ancient Secret Records of Yin,' in the twenty-third year of King Wu Ding's reign, the Western Qiang invaded our borders, plundering our people and seizing our cattle and sheep. The king was furious and ordered Fu Hao to lead an army westward. Fu Hao then prayed at the ancestral temple, and a dragon descended to the courtyard, its wings like hanging clouds and its claws like sharp blades. Fu Hao bowed in gratitude and then took it with her."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone fell into a brief silence. Zhang Deyi asked in a deep voice, "Young Master Feng, I have never heard of this 'Ancient Secret Records of Yin Land' before. Could it be a fabrication from unofficial history?"

“No!” Feng Jiuxiao shook his head. “This book was obtained by a notorious bandit in an ancient tomb in the Yin Ruins in his early years. It later fell into the hands of the Second Young Master Qi. I was fortunate enough to witness it. Although the ‘Secret Records of Yin’ is not an official history, it records many details that are not mentioned in oracle bone inscriptions. Moreover, there are also clues in the oracle bone inscriptions.”

"The young marquis also enjoys collecting oracle bone inscriptions. Among them is a divination inscription unearthed from the tomb of Fu Hao, which reads, 'On the day of Xin Si, I divined: Fu Hao will attack the Qiang, and a dragon will follow her. This is auspicious.' The 'dragon' here refers to the Yinglong. In the Shang Dynasty, the dragon did not symbolize imperial power as it did in later times, but was a mythical beast that could summon wind and rain and assist in battle. Of course, I am not sure whether it could actually summon wind and rain."

Pang Shiwu asked, "What was the outcome of this western expedition?" He was very curious.

Feng Jiuxiao's gaze became distant, as if he had traveled through a thousand years to witness that breathtaking battle: "Fu Hao led an army of 13,000, joined forces with Yinglong, and marched westward with unstoppable momentum. The 'Chronicles of the Western Qiang' describes it thus: 'Yinglong flapped its wings, and a gale arose, with flying sand and stones, making it impossible for the Qiang people to see. Fu Hao led her troops to attack, and the Qiang army was utterly defeated, with more than 20,000 heads taken and 3,000 Qiang people captured.' After this battle, the Western Qiang dared not invade Shang territory for decades, and Fu Hao thus became a legend of the Shang Dynasty."

"Such incredible bravery!" Everyone exclaimed in amazement, and their admiration for Fu Hao arose spontaneously.

“But,” Zeng Yong asked, “if Yinglong was so powerful, why did it disappear from later history?”

Feng Jiuxiao sighed, his tone tinged with regret: "According to the 'Comprehensive Study of Divine Beasts,' after Yinglong helped Fu Hao pacify the Western Qiang, its divine power was exhausted, so it hid in the Kunlun Abyss to recuperate for a thousand years. After that, it never appeared in the human world again. Fu Hao also died of illness not long after returning to the capital. Wu Ding was heartbroken and gave her a grand burial next to the Yin Ruins palace area, and held many sacrifices for her."

The mood of everyone suddenly became somewhat heavy.

They seemed to see, three thousand years ago, that valiant female general clad in armor, who, with Yinglong's assistance, galloped across the battlefield, invincible; they also saw, after her death, Wu Ding's endless sorrow and longing.

Yuan Zishan said, "Then these three dragon eggs must be preserved even more!" She hadn't thought much of it before, but now she suddenly felt that these three dragon eggs must survive! It was a silent tribute to that heroine from three thousand years ago! At the same time, Yinglong's arrival in the human world to help Fu Hao was clearly an auspicious divine beast, yet everyone was eating its offspring... Protecting the remaining three dragon eggs was actually a way of atonement!

Pang Shiwu said, "If Yinglong weren't afraid of water, we could sink them to the bottom of the lake!"

Chang Zijin suddenly said, "I have an idea, but I don't know if it's feasible?"

Yuan Zishan said, "Tell me about it!"

Chang Zijin said, "We can freeze the dragon eggshell with ice! The thicker the ice layer, the less likely it is to detect the baby dragon's presence!"

Yuan Zishan frowned and said, "Ice-sealing the eggshell, what's the difference between this and burying the dragon egg in the ground? They're going to hatch, won't freezing or burying them both suffocate them to death?"

Chang Zijing was not discouraged. Suddenly, her eyes lit up. "Then let's build an ice nest! We can put the dragon eggs in the ice nest so it won't affect their hatching!" She gestured. "The ice nest will be this big, just enough to cover all three dragon eggs. And the thickness should be just right so they can break through, or rather, we'll leave gaps beforehand so they can break through as soon as they push!"

Yuan Zishan's eyes lit up as well. "This is a great idea. The ice nest can both block their scent and retain enough air to prevent them from suffocating. Great!"

Zeng Yong nodded and said, "That's a great idea!"

Wang Sheng and the others also thought this plan was feasible!
Feng Jiuxiao thought for a moment, "Sister Chang's idea is indeed good!" He looked around and then pointed to a place halfway up the mountain, "The terrain there is complicated and there is a lot of accumulated ice and snow. It would be safer to bury the ice nest there."

Pang Shiwu was taken aback: "Buried in the ground? How will Yinglong hatch then?"

Feng Jiuxiao glared at him. "Where's your brain? It's safer to bury it! If the White Emperor were to unleash a Lion's Roar or something, the ice nest would shatter on the spot and be immediately exposed! If it's buried underground, even if the ice nest cracks, he might not notice! Besides, if we bury it shallowly, there won't be any problems. There's only a layer of topsoil on top, which can be easily poked open. Do you think I want to bury the ice nest several meters deep? What's the point of building an ice nest then?"

Pang Shiwu chuckled, "Oh, is that so?"

Feng Jiuxiao snorted and ignored him. Instead, he waved his sleeves, and two water dragons instantly rose from the surface of the lake!
No one found it strange!

They were used to Feng Jiuxiao's ability to condense his qi into ice and turn ice into arrows!

What we're seeing now is just a matter of slightly more exaggerated movements!
If Yan Qi and Lao Mo hadn't left, they would have been absolutely stunned!

Before the two water dragons even touched the ground, they began to "transform," splitting into square ice blocks! These ice blocks, as if precisely manipulated by an invisible hand, were stacked layer upon layer to form a nest! More like a doghouse than a nest! More like a giant, inverted ice bowl than a doghouse!
As the last ice block fell, the remaining water from the water jet instantly splashed across the entire ice bowl, then froze at a visible speed, making the entire ice bowl crystal clear and seamless!
Pang Shiwu walked to the spot that Feng Jiuxiao had chosen, and imitated Feng Jiuxiao by wildly waving his sleeves and making grasping motions with both palms. With three times the combat power of the Glazed Realm, how heaven-defying was that? In an instant, a deep pit was dug!
When Pang Shiwu sprinkled the last cup of dust, everything calmed down.

Feng Jiuxiao looked at Yinglong's corpse and slowly said, "Bury it too."

Pang Shiwu said, "Okay."

Zeng Yongdao said, "I'll go with you."

Bigwolf said, "Count me in."

The three of them found a secluded spot halfway up the mountain and dug a large pit together to serve as a tomb. Big Wolf transformed into a werewolf and dragged Yinglong into the tomb. Together, the three of them quickly buried Yinglong.

Pang Shiwu pointed at the water monster Mingyuan floating on the surface of the water and said, "What's wrong with this big guy? Are we just going to let it rot in the water like this?"

Feng Jiuxiao said, "This thing seems to be able to spray venom, and it's quite toxic. It would be dangerous if it polluted the lake water. After all, Qinghai Lake is one of the main salt fields in the area. Whether it's lords or serfs, everyone needs to eat salt. We can't kill innocent civilians just to poison a few lords, can we?"

Venerable White Lotus said, "Yes, then let's cremate him!"

Pang Shiwu stared at the White Lotus Venerable, his face full of astonishment, and asked, "It's floating on the water, how can it be cremated?"

Venerable White Lotus clasped his hands together and smiled slightly, saying, "Benefactor Pang, you are unaware of something." He took out a porcelain bottle from his robes, poured out a vermilion pill, and smiled, "Do you recognize this?"

Pang Shiwu smelled a pungent sulfur odor and his expression changed: "Is this a thunderbolt bomb?" The thunderbolt bombs and thunderclap bombs of the Jiangnan Thunderbolt Hall are famous weapons of mass destruction in the martial arts world!
Once used, not a blade of grass will grow within a ten-zhang radius!

Venerable White Lotus smiled slightly and shook his head, saying, "This is the Bone-Burning Flesh-Eating Pill from my Great Bright Temple!"

Pang Shiwu was shocked. "Holy crap, the name sounds so powerful!"

Venerable White Lotus smiled and said, "The terrifying thing about the Bone-Burning Flesh-Eating Pill is that it can burn without normal combustion conditions. It doesn't rely on air or pine resin." He held up the red pill and said, "There are two special ingredients in it. One is special sulfur taken from the deep-sea volcanic zone, and the other is the Netherworld Grass from the Death Valley of the Great Snow Mountain! When the outer wax shell melts and touches the flesh, it will cause a violent and strange reaction, instantly producing a high-temperature flame that can melt gold! This flame is different from ordinary open flames. It is like a maggot clinging to bones, frantically devouring the body tissue. Wherever it passes, muscles and fat are rapidly carbonized, and bones gradually melt and shatter under high temperature, eventually turning into dust!"

"Holy crap, that's terrifying!" Pang Shiwu exclaimed.

"What's even more terrifying is that this pill has extremely strong adhesive and penetrating properties. Once it gets on someone, ordinary water or soil cannot extinguish it. Only a special antidote made from millennia-old ice marrow and Tian Shan snow lotus juice can stop its spread in the early stages of burning. If it is not treated in time, the person being burned will be completely burned to ashes, leaving not a trace."

Holy crap!

Holy crap!

"Holy crap!"

Holy crap!

Pang Shiwu, Zeng Yong, Wang Sheng, and Duanmu Yan all swore at the same time!

The four looked at each other, and the scene became somewhat awkward!
Another silence followed.

Feng Jiuxiao asked, "Could you reveal who the extraordinary person who developed this peerless divine pill is?"

Venerable Bailian smiled wryly and clasped his hands together: "I'm sorry, young master, this is a secret of our temple. My master once gave me instructions."

Feng Jiuxiao said, "It doesn't matter, it's hard to disobey a master's orders. Your 'virginity powder' must have been developed by that extraordinary person, right?"

Bai Lian smiled without saying a word. Feng Jiuxiao smiled and said, "Then I understand."

Silence often means acquiescence.

Bai Lian tossed the red pill onto Bu Guai Ming Yuan. With a hiss, wisps of green smoke rose from around the red pill, and its outer skin began to dissolve rapidly, spreading quickly in all directions!

Then the enormous thing began to sink, and everyone saw with their own eyes that the muscles on Mingyuan's body did not stop dissolving, and the speed was very fast.

Chili and Erni turned pale!
"My God!" Chili covered her mouth. "This is terrifying! The flesh of that water monster is still corroding at the bottom of the water!"

Erni dared not look any longer; the image of flesh decay made her uncomfortable.

Chang Zijin asked, "Venerable One, won't your Bone-Burning and Flesh-Eating Pill pollute the lake water?"

Venerable White Lotus said, "No, in the end it will just be a pile of ashes."

Cremated remains are certainly not poisonous. This is the implication of Venerable White Lotus's words.

Chang Zijing pressed further, "Will the combustion process produce toxins?"

Venerable White Lotus said decisively, "No! Miss Chang, don't worry, we've verified this."

Chang Zijing frowned, wanting to press for more details, but since the other party was so adamant that there was no problem, she knew that if she continued to ask, it would make her seem like she was "stirring up trouble," so she could only reluctantly shut up.

Feng Jiuxiao said, "Let's leave too. Brother Zeng, you take Erni back to Huizhou. Zishan and I will go to Jinyang to take a look."

Zeng Yong thought for a moment, "I'll go with you."

"There's no need. I know people on both sides, the Song Dynasty and the Northern Han. There's no danger for me going. You've just broken through your physiological limitations, and your internal energy circulation is still unstable. You need to rest and recuperate. Listen to me, go back. Sister-in-law Erni, we're counting on you from now on!"

Erni blushed and spat, "Who are you calling sister-in-law!"

Feng Jiuxiao immediately complained to Zeng Yong, "Brother Zeng, this is where you're wrong. You told me you have a wife, but Erni said she's not your wife. So who is your wife? Why are you being so secretive and not telling the truth?"

Erni and Zeng Yong were both taken aback. Erni was both embarrassed and angry, and covered her face with her hands. Zeng Yong laughed and scolded, "What nonsense are you talking about? I don't have a wife. Erni is my fiancée, my only fiancée. You know that!"

Pang Shiwu chimed in, "Really?" He deliberately looked at Erni, "That's strange. The man says the woman is his wife, but the woman just won't admit it. Is it just a one-sided affair?"

Seeing Erni's blushing face, Chili rolled her eyes and chuckled, "Yes, the falling flower is willing, but the flowing water is indifferent!"

Erni felt increasingly helpless, so Zeng Yong pulled her into his arms and said softly, "Alright, we were just joking." Erni nestled against Zeng Yong, burying her head in his chest and remaining silent.

Zeng Yong said to Pang Shiwu, "Alright, that's enough."

Pang Shiwu, seeing that he had already gained an advantage, said, "Alright."

Zeng Yong said, "Then let's part ways again in Qing Tang City."

Feng Jiuxiao said, "Okay!"

They spoke frankly, but Erni's eyes welled up with tears. She asked, "Miss Chang, you..."

Chang Zijin smiled gently: "You two finally have a chance to be alone and whisper sweet nothings to each other, and I don't want to be the bad guy who ruins the atmosphere."

Erni's face turned even redder. "You're bullying me too!"

Everyone burst into laughter!

To break the awkward silence, Zeng Yong immediately asked a tricky question: "Jiuxiao, do you think this Yinglong is male or female?"

Feng Jiuxiao was taken aback and asked in return, "If it's male, can it still lay eggs?!"

Zeng Yong chuckled: "Where's the male one?"

Feng Jiuxiao said, "How would I know!"

Zeng Yongdao said, "According to historical records, there is only one Yinglong in this world! That is to say, there is only one female Yinglong in this world. So tell me, without a male Yinglong, how did this female Yinglong become pregnant?"

Feng Jiuxiao was taken aback; this was a really tricky question! He thought for a moment and then smiled, "Hermaphrodite, have you ever heard of it?"

Zeng Yong was immediately stunned.

Wang Sheng, Duanmu Yan, and others were also conscripted.

Hermaphrodite? Feng Jiu, are you serious? How can you even say something like that? How can there be a hermaphroditic creature in this world?

While others were bewildered, Zeng Yong was secretly chuckling. He didn't care whether Feng Jiuxiao could answer; his goal was to divert everyone's attention from Erni. His objective was achieved—satisfying!
But Wang Sheng and the others were trapped in a problem from which they could not get out.

"Young Master Feng, are there hermaphroditic animals in this world?"