The Old Gods

Chapter 921 Little Fiery Dog

The seventh day of the eleventh lunar month, sunny.

The fog that had shrouded the ends of the earth has finally dissipated.

Inside the underground city, a girl in a black dress moved with the grace of a black swan, her steps light and quick.

All the disciples of the Burning Gate she encountered along the way reacted in much the same way, greeting her with trepidation.

"Hello, everyone~" Qiao Yuanxi didn't have the airs of someone from the Heavenly Realm, or perhaps because she had just advanced, she was in a great mood and responded to her disciples all the way to the surface.

The sky is azure, dotted with fluffy white clouds.

Qiao Yuanxi took a deep breath of fresh air and thoroughly enjoyed it.

"Snapped!"

Qiao Yuanxi had just taken a step when she froze.

She looked down and saw that the solid ground she was standing on had sunk, and cracks were spreading outwards.

"Hmm," Qiao Yuanxi pouted, somewhat annoyed.

As she walked, she became more and more accustomed to the strength of this Celestial Realm body, but before she knew it, she had broken the ground.

This world is so fragile, isn't it?
Forget it, never mind.

Go find your brother~
Qiao Yuanxi reverted to her usual beaming expression and happily went to share the good news with someone.

However, just as she arrived beside the fairy jasmine tree, she suddenly heard a scream.

"Brother?" Qiao Yuanxi's expression changed.

Even though Tianya Residence was not far away, she couldn't wait any longer and hurriedly activated the magic artifact, Tear Star Pendant. A teardrop-shaped blue energy appeared out of thin air and enveloped its owner.

Immediately afterwards, in the bedroom of Tianya Residence, the girl in the black dress fell from the "tears" onto the bed.

A snapping sound rang out!
Qiao Yuanxi once again lost her grip on the force, and her pair of delicate white feet shattered the bed.

"Brother?" Qiao Yuanxi naturally didn't care about ordinary things and immediately noticed Lu Ran's distorted expression.

"Ah!" Lu Ran covered his head with both hands and rolled around on the bed.

In Qiao Yuanxi's heart, her brother was a very strong person, and it was really hard to imagine what level of pain he was going through.

"Brother!" Qiao Yuanxi quickly knelt down, pressed Lu Ran down, and transferred gentle black fire to him.

Little Chifeng paced anxiously around the bedside.

It wanted to help, but was powerless to do so. As a third-tier magic artifact, Lu Ran was worried that it could not withstand the fierce impact of the stone sculpture becoming a god, and was unwilling to let it absorb the stone sculpture into its belly.

"Brother Ruyi?" Qiao Yuanxi was surprised to find that Jiang Ruyi was sitting in front of the dressing table not far away, with her back to the bed.

The woman's indifferent demeanor made her beautifully curved back appear cold and aloof.

"Hmm." Jiang Ruyi responded indifferently, her face expressionless, as she pressed the blood crystal mask on the table.

"Sister Ruyi, my brother!" Qiao Yuanxi was heartbroken and kept sending black fire onto Lu Ran.

She looked at that heartless back, wanting to say something, but not daring to.

"You've advanced to the Heavenly Realm." Jiang Ruyi's clear, cold voice was extremely penetrating, passing over Lu Ran's screams and reaching Xiao Yuanxi's ears.

Qiao Yuanxi pursed her lips tightly, staring at that indifferent evil god.

For the first time in so many years, she had a slight opinion about Jiang Ruyi.

"Whoosh~" The phoenix-patterned gourd kept circling around Lu Ran, impatiently, and finally got close to Lu Ran's hand, rubbing against it.

It seems they wanted to offer their owner some comfort in this way.

Jiang Ruyi finally turned her head slightly, glancing behind her out of the corner of her eye: "It'll be alright soon. One of the Heavenly Generals in the garden has just become a god and has settled down."

Qiao Yuanxi pouted, but finally looked down at her brother and said, "Oh."

Jiang Ruyi added, "You'll get used to it. There are still two stone sculptures in the garden that are trembling, and they could become gods at any time."

Upon hearing this, the phoenix-patterned gourd jumped up and down in a panic.

Qiao Yuanxi's face turned somewhat pale, but she mustered her courage and said, "Sister Ruyi!"

"Ok?"

"You and my brother...did you have a fight?"

Jiang Ruyi turned her head back, her fingertips tracing the crystal-clear blood crystal mask.

"Speak up!" Qiao Yuanxi stopped speaking and noticed that Lu Ran's tense body went limp and he stopped wailing.

Qiao Yuanxi carefully removed Lu Ran's hand and saw that his eyes were empty, like a soulless doll.

The room fell silent.

After a long silence, Jiang Ruyi said softly, "We have no way to help Shi Su advance in his level."

Qiao Yuanxi kept a calm face and remained silent, only focusing on transferring the black fire to Lu Ran.

Jiang Ruyi then picked up the Blood Crystal Mask.

Helping him remove his mask so he can breathe freely is something I can do.

The room fell silent again.

Qiao Yuanxi held Lu Ran's head in her arms and placed it on her lap, mimicking what many people do, gently massaging his temples with her fingers.

Unfortunately, the good times are not long.

Just a few hours later, Lu Ran, whose brain had shut down, suddenly widened his eyes and was forcibly restarted.

He gasped, letting out another scream.

The Leng siblings are really going to be the death of him.

A few hours ago, Leng Tianyue finally merged the two divine positions and transformed into a complete god.

Now, Leng Tianxing followed closely behind, completely merging the Star Official and Flash Star Demon's dual divine souls, and strode into the Hall of Gods.

Amidst the wails, Qiao Yuanxi pouted, her eyes reddening.

The gourd with the phoenix pattern was even more frantic, flying around wildly.

In contrast, the woman who had long since left the dressing table and was now sitting at the table enjoying tea was clearly overly indifferent.

Qiao Yuanxi even felt that Sister Ruyi had been possessed by some deity. Why would this be?

Qiao Yuanxi looked at the distance with a complicated expression.

My gaze swept past the side of the screen and looked out. The cold and beautiful fairy sat there expressionless, quiet and elegant. Her noble phoenix robe gave her an unapproachable sense of distance.

Qiao Yuanxi dared not imagine what her brother would feel if he saw those cold eyes and brows; it would feel like a knife stabbing his heart.

She didn't know what was wrong.

I have no idea what has happened in the past month since I advanced.

Judging from the current situation, my brother has led the Burning Gate disciples to kill several more gods and demons, so the mission should be going very smoothly.

But why? Hmm?
Qiao Yuanxi suddenly looked up and saw the fiery phoenix-patterned gourd, which had been frantically flying around, suddenly freeze in mid-air.

"Om!!"

The magic gourd trembled violently, and a light mist rose from inside the room.

Qiao Yuanxi stared at the scene with her mouth slightly agape, incredulous.

Is the Phoenix Pattern Gourd about to be upgraded?

If it advances again, it will be at the fourth tier! That's equivalent to a divine item!
Jiang Ruyi paused slightly as she picked up the teacup, then turned her gaze to the gourd with the phoenix pattern.

at last!

Without strong measures, the little guy really won't learn to work hard.

Looking back at the growth path of the Phoenix Pattern Gourd, Lu Ran's doting education was not very effective.

Little Phoenix's previous advancement, enabling it to absorb living people and refine living things, was a product of the Nightmare Guardian's strict supervision and oversight.

The little guy's advancement this time was also forced upon him.

In comparison, the Phoenix Robe of Nine Heavens needs no prompting; this garment is even more eager to climb to the top than its owner.

One dog, one way to leash it.

The fact that Little Phoenix has started its advancement mode is indeed a huge surprise, and it is also the result that Jiang Ruyi has been working hard to bring about.

She deliberately brought the little phoenix from the study and placed it next to Lu Ran's pillow so that the little guy could witness everything.

The only unexpected thing was the appearance of Qiao Yuanxi.

Before her sister arrived, Xiao Chifeng had approached Jiang Ruyi more than once, hoping to find some doctors to alleviate her master's pain.

All of Jiang Ruyi's requests were ruthlessly rejected.

Will Lu Ran's condition really improve at all?
Such practices have little effect on patients; they mainly provide psychological comfort to those who stay by the bedside.

Jiang Ruyi did not want to offer Xiao Chifeng this comfort.

When Qiao Yuanxi suddenly appeared and offered help, Jiang Ruyi wanted to stop him, but...
Lu Ran screamed really hard.

Fortunately, the results are good.

A fourth-tier gourd with phoenix patterns should be able to solve the problem at its root and truly help Lu Ran.

Jiang Ruyi pondered silently, taking a small sip of tea.

Twenty minutes later, a powerful wave spread out.

The fog on the island gradually dissipated.

Jiang Ruyi finally got up and walked towards the bed.

The gourd with the phoenix pattern floated in mid-air, its divine power fluctuating violently, making people tremble with fear.

Jiang Ruyi casually caught the magic gourd.

"Buzz!" The little phoenix struggled, seemingly somewhat dissatisfied with its mistress.

Jiang Ruyi gripped tightly: "There's another stone sculpture in the garden that's being upgraded. Try putting it into your belly in a bit."

The gourd with the phoenix pattern immediately stopped resisting.

Jiang Ruyi curled up one long leg, her knee against the edge of the bed, and slowly leaned over.

Qiao Yuanxi kept her head down, still holding Lu Ran's head, and saw that Sister Ruyi's hand came down and gently tidied her brother's messy short hair.

"Lu Ran, Lu Ran?"

"Huh?" Lu Ran responded groggily.

The Leng siblings finally got their wish and transformed into complete gods. At this time, only the Evil Sculpture Soul-Hooking Horse was still buzzing in the garden.

Lu Ran was finally freed and regained his senses.

His unfocused gaze gradually returned to focus, and he murmured, "Ruyi...drink!"

Lu Ran had just seen the woman in front of him clearly when he was startled by her beautiful and alluring face, and he instinctively shouted out.

Jiang Ruyi: "."

Lu Ran awkwardly changed the subject: "Why do I feel like the bed is a little crooked? Is it Yuanxi?"

"Hmm," Qiao Yuanxi responded softly.

Before the two could continue, Jiang Ruyi said softly, "The Blazing Phoenix Pattern has advanced to the fourth level. In a bit, let's take out the Soul-Hooking Evil Sculpture and throw it into the gourd to see if we can do it?"

"Huh? Blazing Phoenix has advanced." Lu Ran's reaction was a little slow, but his expression gradually turned to joy. "Really?"

Level 4?

A divine product!

Lu Ran turned his gaze and looked at the treasure gourd she had picked up. The golden phoenix pattern on it shimmered with a faint golden light, dazzling and beautiful.

"What are the effects of the fourth tier?" Lu Ran asked hurriedly.

"Ask it yourself, it doesn't want to talk to me." Jiang Ruyi placed the magic gourd in Lu Ran's arms, her beautiful eyes glancing at Qiao Yuanxi almost imperceptibly. "The little guy is angry with me."

"Buzz~" The gourd with the phoenix pattern trembled as if it were complaining.

Qiao Yuanxi: "."

(End of this chapter)