Madam, please listen to my explanation.

Chapter 109 Better to Die

Zhuang Yuning was filled with inexplicable horror.

With her current level of spiritual cultivation, at this distance, nothing that happened on the ground could escape her perception.

Seeing Xu Jinhuan in danger, she wanted to rush out to help more than once.

He was also worried that if he left without permission, the dragon vein array's core might be damaged, thus jeopardizing the important matter.
Fortunately, the man remained reliable and once again solved all the problems on his own.
How could someone as knowledgeable about things on Earth as myself not even notice when such a large, living person approached?!

'And what is he doing?'

"Huh? Woman, what kind of look is that?"

Zhuang Yuning's face darkened.

What is that slovenly-looking middle-aged man doing with his hand?

Am I seeing things? He's actually rubbing mud off his chest right in front of me, a grown man?
call out--

With his eyes wide open, he flicked a gray-black, unidentified object aside, and Zhou Jin casually twirled his fingers.

Why does this woman have that shit-eating look on her face?

It's so hot and stuffy underground, and I feel itchy all over, so what's wrong with rubbing myself a little?
What a fuss!
I told you I was here to bring you good fortune, but these little kids these days have absolutely no manners!

As the two locked eyes, a rustling sound came from behind them.

Zhou Jin grinned mischievously, stepped aside, and waited quietly for the perfect prey to barge in.

Wu Yao was completely unable to maintain her human form at this moment. If it weren't for the obviously mismatched number of tails, she would look almost no different from an ordinary house cat.

However, four of its previously glossy seven tails were gone, drooping listlessly to one side, and the holes between its waist and abdomen were a shocking sight.

Half of her body was completely paralyzed, and her internal organs had long been destroyed. She was only held up by a demonic power and ran wildly for her life.

Ahead lies the convergence point of the dragon veins beneath Yanjing.
Before he died, he made a desperate last stand, hoping to blow up at least half of Kyoto!

Faster! Faster!
While the people on the ground are temporarily preoccupied and unable to focus on interfering with him.
This is my last chance!
Why did that damned Gold-Eating Beast suddenly become disobedient?

In her perception, the Gold-Eating Beast was still in the same spot not far ahead, but for some reason, no matter how much she urged it with her divine sense, it remained motionless.

It's almost there.

etc.
what is that!
The end of the passageway.

Upon seeing the man and woman who suddenly appeared, Wu Yao's fur stood on end, and she let out a threatening roar!

"ha--!"

That woman, Zhuang Yuning?!

The moment it saw itself, the phantom of the Gold-Eating Beast formed from the divine consciousness surrounding the other party gradually dissipated.

She then realized that everything she had been observing all along was a fabrication by that woman surnamed Zhuang!
We've clearly dealt with this person more than once. How could their spiritual sense be so powerful that it could completely deceive my perception?
"Ha—uh-ha."

Wu Yao bared her fangs, trying her best to look as fierce as possible.
The man beside Zhuang Yuning gave her a sense of crisis that was even more terrifying than that of Gu Niaoniao!
Just standing there sent chills down my spine.
"Little cat girl, do you still recognize this old man?"

Zhou Jin smiled meaningfully and began to approach Wu Yao step by step.

It's him!

Although the face was completely obscured by a thick beard and messy hair, Wu Yao remembered the voice!

And those unforgettable eyes!
"Zhou Jin."

Wu Yao was trembling all over.

For over a century, the nightmares that have haunted me in the middle of the night have reappeared vividly before my eyes once again!
'Are you the Holy Maiden of this region in Southern Xinjiang?'

Meow?

That year, I was just a cub spirit cat that couldn't transform into human form.
As I was contentedly licking my fur in my owner's arms, I looked up and saw a scene that I would never forget for the rest of my life!
Admittedly, the name Lu Yuan is hated to the bone by the people of the Southern Frontier, who wish they could devour his flesh and blood, but he only exists in legends.

However, the name 'Zhou Jin' was enough to make more than 90% of the people in the Southern Frontier turn pale at the mere mention of it, and it could even stop children from crying at night!
"Ah, looking at your delicate skin, I thought I had remembered it wrong."

He picked at one ear and said nonchalantly:

"I knew it! When I tore the previous Holy Maiden to pieces with my own hands, I vaguely remember a little cat sneaking into the Hundred Thousand Mountains."
"So it really was you?"

Zhou Jin crouched down and placed her hand on the trembling head:

"Tsk, at your age, you finally got married and then became a widow. It must have been tough for you."
I have never been able to bear seeing people separated by death, so I will now grant you, husband and wife, a reunion.

No.!!!

It wanted to escape.

But a tremor from the depths of her soul prevented her from moving an inch.

Behind her, Zhuang Yuning finally connected that resounding name with the disheveled man in front of her.
Zhou Jin!

It is said that the other party guarded the southern border and killed countless invading demons throughout his life.

Until one day, he was outmaneuvered and found himself in a situation where he was attacked from both sides.

Despite his severe injuries, he fought his way out and saw his wife and two children being torn apart alive by one of his personal guards.
It sensed the movement and gave Zhou Jin a provocative look.

His mouth was split high to his ears, and the flesh on his face writhed strangely as he opened six more compound eyes of different colors!

It is said that the unknown great demon left right in front of the severely injured Zhou Jinzhi.

From then on, he became like a madman, frantically reaping the lives of the lowly people of the southern border.
All for the sake of finding that great demon who can freely transform into the appearance of others, and avenging our grievances!
More than a hundred years ago, this madman led a group of guards and charged straight to the edge of the Ten Thousand Mountains, killing countless people along the way, but in the end he could not find the trace of the demon and had to return in defeat.

From then on, Zhou Jin seemed disheartened, retired from the military, and no longer cared about worldly affairs.

In retrospect, the rumors were probably unfounded.

There is still an unquenchable hatred for this person in southern Xinjiang!
His sudden despondency is probably just the prelude to an even more intense revenge!

With a gentle squeeze of that large, fan-like hand, the sound of bones cracking could be heard.

Immediately afterwards, he tossed the mangled body over like trash, saying softly:
"I will pass on to you a set of mental techniques. It can complement the Heavenly Demon Transformation Technique."

Taking advantage of the cat demon's current lack of resistance
Suck her dry! Be quick!

Seeing Zhuang Yuning's blank expression and lack of movement, Zhou Jin raised an eyebrow:
"What? Don't you want to become stronger?"

It's not that I'm trying to discourage you, but you swallowed a whole fresh sixth-grade demon core and barely reached the edge of the Bone Forging Realm. I've never seen anyone with such terrible talent as you.

Believe it or not, no matter how hard you try, you'll likely never see any further progress in your lifetime.

Zhuang Yuning was on high alert.

Being mocked by such a legendary figure, someone he might never even meet in his lifetime, was nothing to him. But then this person suddenly appeared before him, claiming to offer him a fortuitous opportunity.
Where in the world is there such a good thing?

She bowed respectfully to Zhou Jin.
"Thank you, General Zhou. Forgive my ignorance, but may I ask what the price is for this opportunity? Is it to betray you, sir?"

She raised her head, her eyes bright and piercing:

"I'd rather die."

Zhou Jin laughed loudly, causing the dirt above her head to fall with a whooshing sound.

"Betrayalist Mr.? Xu Jinhuan? Hahaha."
You're overestimating that kid, girl.

Whether that Xu fellow wakes up tomorrow in whose bed, dead or alive, is none of my business.

Suddenly, he placed a hand on Zhuang Yuning's forehead, and in an instant, obscure and difficult-to-understand mental cultivation techniques were forcibly crammed into her mind, leaving her no choice but to accept it.

"I'm only discussing this with you because I'm in a good mood. Do you really think that whether we do it or not is up to you?"

After all, this Holy Maiden of Southern Xinjiang is not someone who can be captured alive so easily.

He absorbed her, and the key was the mark from the Hundred Thousand Mountains inside her body. After that, he could do whatever he wanted.

When I need you in the future, I will naturally appear.
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Streaks of brilliant golden dragon energy shot out in all directions from the heavenly thunder.

They instinctively moved toward the woman in silver armor who held the Imperial Night Sword, but a few, like headless flies, scurried about aimlessly.

In Zhao Ruoxi's eyes, there were no pupils or whites of her eyes; instead, there was only a blinding golden light.

She seemed to suddenly drift into a trance, and her aura began to surge uncontrollably.

Gradually, even his feet began to leave the ground.
'No way? He's already at the seventh rank?'

Xu Jinhuan watched in amazement, and suddenly, Xiao Qing spoke from within his mind:

"It's not that easy. It's being lifted up by dragon energy! Xu Jinhuan, I'm starting now!"

'Mmm, suck all you want. I promised you, this time I'll let you eat your fill.'

Having received permission, Xiao Qing chuckled, and a faint blue phantom instantly appeared behind Xu Jinhuan.

The moment that ancient aura, originating from thousands of years ago, appeared, it almost made everyone in the room gasp for breath.

Then the enormous azure phoenix opened its mouth and inhaled, instantly swallowing all the scattered dragon energy like a whale swallowing its prey!

Not far away, beneath the boundless sword mound, a dark green sphere suddenly flew out and was swallowed whole!
Xu Jinhuan could see clearly that it was the demon core that Xiao Qing had been coveting for a long time inside the Xuan Turtle!

Everyone present witnessed the azure phoenix shadow devouring the dragon's energy.

However, looking at the dense array of swords covering the entire square, not a single person dared to utter a single word.
Having coexisted in the sea of ​​consciousness for a long time, Xiaoqing and Xu Jinhuan have long been bound by a relationship of mutual benefit and loss.

The abundant dragon energy not only strengthened Xiao Qing's soul again, but also nourished Xu Jinhuan's body and meridians.

He could feel his body instantly filled with explosive power!

Even though the inner demon tribulation did not continue to descend, his cultivation level still failed to improve.

But at this moment, with just physical strength, it would probably be no problem to crush mountains and split rocks!
Even without using the true energy in his Qi Sea acupoints, a full-force attack would likely be comparable to most sixth-rank martial artists.

Moreover, as the demon core was refined in an instant, Xu Jinhuan immediately felt that a series of earth-yellow runes appeared in his sea of ​​consciousness.

They spread across the branches of the ancient, towering tree, appearing and disappearing like flowing water, meandering through the trees.
Yun Ci stared at the man standing with the Empress, her hand unconsciously gripping her clothes.

Anyone present, unless they were blind, could probably see the feelings between the two.
That was the second female emperor in human history since the rise of humanity!
What do I have to offer to compete with them?

"Miss Yun Ci, you are injured!"

Only after being reminded did she come to her senses and look down.

He had exerted too much force when he was fighting that old tortoise, and now his palm was a bloody mess.

scoff-

The speaker tore open his sleeve and was about to step forward:

"Let me bandage your wound, young lady. Don't worry, it's common for soldiers to get injured while stationed at the border. I often bandage my brothers, so I'm quite skilled."

Behind him, the soldiers' eyes twitched in unison, but no one dared to interrupt.
Yun Ci suddenly took a step back and said coldly:
"Thank you for your kindness, General. It's just a minor injury, no need for you to worry."

She pointed to the group of dusty soldiers behind An Qing, "Moreover, quite a few of your brothers are injured. If we bandage them all, General An's white coat might not be enough."

An Qing admitted that this was the first time she had ever been rejected so bluntly!
His face darkened, and he sheepishly withdrew his hand.

Suddenly, a series of muffled thuds came from the side.

'Clang clang clang clang—'

The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw countless flying swords suddenly rise from the ground and swarm towards Xu Jinhuan!

Just as he was filled with surprise and doubt, the flying sword was completely blocked by an earth-yellow light barrier the instant it reached him.

Seeing this, An Qing keenly noticed the undisguised gleam in the eyes of the woman beside him. He could only sigh helplessly.

In mid-air, the purple lightning dissipated.

Gu Niaoniao showed no intention of lingering any longer. She rose higher and higher, then turned and flew towards the palace.

Unexpectedly, after flying only a few dozen meters, its body suddenly tilted, like a kite with a broken string, and it plummeted straight to the ground!

"It happened!"

"The Imperial Advisor has lost consciousness!"

The crowd gasped in surprise upon seeing this.

They didn't know the true strength of the physical body of the so-called supreme saint.

But looking at the other person's thin body, and seeing that they have lost consciousness, at such a height, if they fall hard, are they really not in danger?

"wave!"

The distance is too far; even if Xu Jinhuan tries his best to catch up, it will probably be too late.

As he sprinted away, he once again used his mind to activate the longsword in the arena.

Countless longswords rose into the air once more, forming a large net that narrowly trapped Gu Niaoniao within it.

Xu Jinhuan arrived shortly after and leaped into the air.

While she was in mid-air, the giant net opened up on its own, steadily catching Gu Niaoniao in its arms.

(End of this chapter)