At this moment, there were still 69 hours before the duel with Qin Shaobai.
Immediately after, someone led Yang Dingtian to the bride's side. Instantly, he smelled a familiar and alluring body fragrance.
Yang Dingtian had never encountered such a dark place. He couldn't see anything at all. He couldn't even see half an inch in front of his eyes.
Instantly, Yang Dingtian's heart was filled with endless sympathy. Dugu Aoshuang was so self-abased that when she was getting married, she had to do it in the dark and didn't dare to let anyone see her face.
"The auspicious time has arrived. The bride and groom shall bow to heaven and earth."
Then, a red silk was stuffed into Yang Dingtian's hand. The other end was in the hands of the Second Young Mistress, Dugu Aoshuang.
Immediately after, a fragrance approached. An ice-cold but extremely moving voice echoed.
"Remember to treat my sister well.
Tomorrow morning, if I see my sister smiling, you can live.
If she doesn't smile, you are dead. "
Finishing her words, the Great Demoness Dugu Fengwu left, leaving behind the lingering fragrance and the threat of ice-cold killing intent.
"First bow to heaven and earth!"
Then, while his heart was in a mess, Yang Dingtian and the Second Young Mistress of the Temple of Blood, Dugu Aoshuang, bowed to heaven and earth.
"Second bow to the parents!"
"Husband and wife bow to each other!"
"Send them to the bridal chamber!"
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Just like that, Yang Dingtian ended the ceremony and was sent to the bridal chamber.
From start to end, it didn't take more than three minutes. He didn't see any of his relatives or guests.
The bridal chamber was very far away.
The Temple of Blood was at the front of the giant stone mountain, while Dugu Aoshuang's bridal chamber was at the back of the mountain.
Dugu Aoshuang was the only one living at the back of the mountain. Instantly, Yang Dingtian felt a little more pity for Shuang 'er.
No one disturbed the bridal chamber. Only Yang Dingtian and Dugu Aoshuang were at the north of the giant stone mountain, which was dozens of miles away from the Temple of Blood.
In the bridal chamber, it was still pitch-black.
Could it be that they were going to spend their bridal chamber night in the dark?
"You should have heard of my reputation as a hag, right?"
Dugu Aoshuang suddenly said coldly, "But don't think that marrying me is a great favor."
The voice was very familiar. It was the Shuang 'er that Yang Dingtian had met.
However, at this moment, her tone was cold, without the slightest bit of gentleness.
Yang Dingtian couldn't help but be slightly stunned. What did Dugu Aoshuang mean by that?
"Dugu Fengwu feels that she owes me, so she wants me to be a bride before I die.
In order to not let her feel indebted to me, I accepted her kindness. "
Dugu Aoshuang said, "But if you dare to touch me, I will definitely let you die without a burial ground, because my heart already belongs to someone. Although I will never marry him, I will not be willing to let other men touch me."
Yang Dingtian said gently, "Don't worry, I won't touch you."
"Ah …" After Yang Dingtian finished speaking, Dugu Aoshuang exclaimed in disbelief, "Big Brother Yan, it's you …"
His tone was full of surprise.
"Yes, it's me …" Yang Dingtian said.
Immediately after, he felt a warmth in his embrace, and a soft and delicate body suddenly threw itself into his embrace.
"Big Brother Yan, why is it you?
Why are you here?
I, I am not dreaming, right? "Dugu Aoshuang said with a trembling voice.
Yang Dingtian said with astonishment, "You don't know that the person who is marrying you is me?"
"I, I don't know."
Dugu Aoshuang said, "Dugu Fengwu didn't tell me. She only said that she found a husband for me. Big Brother Yan, why are you here? I am not dreaming, right?"
Dugu Aoshuang trembled slightly in his embrace.
But then, her excitement gradually faded. After a moment of silence, she said sadly, "Big Brother Yan, it was my sister who caught you and forced you to marry me, right?"
Yang Dingtian didn't deny it.
"Actually, you are not willing to marry me in your heart. You don't like me in your heart, right?"
Dugu Aoshuang said with a trembling voice, "That's right. Who would like a woman with scales all over her body?"
When she said this, Dugu Aoshuang's boiling hot body gradually cooled down.
Yang Dingtian took a deep breath, and his voice became gentle, "Shuang 'er, can I call you that?"
"Yes, I like it when you call me that." Dugu Aoshuang said.
"I like you very much. You have a good figure, a beautiful appearance, and a kind and pure girl. I like you very much." Yang Dingtian said.
Dugu Aoshuang seemed to have recovered her vitality, and said, "Then, then you are willing to marry me?"
Yang Dingtian didn't say anything for a long time. Even in the darkness, he could still see Shuang 'er's eyes that were filled with hope. Her eyes were simply too beautiful and enchanting.
"I want to say that I am willing to marry you, Shuang 'er. Even though marrying a girl like you is an incomparable blessing, I already have a wife." Yang Dingtian said slowly.
Instantly, Yang Dingtian felt a warmth on his palm. It was Dugu Aoshuang's tears falling.
Yang Dingtian's heart softened, and he continued, "Furthermore, I came to the Temple of Blood with a purpose that I can't tell anyone."
"What is it, Big Brother Yan?"
Dugu Aoshuang asked. Even though Yang Dingtian had already revealed his identity, Dugu Aoshuang still called him Big Brother Yan.
"Enter the Blood Pool to cultivate and work hard to break through. Then, return to Cloud Heaven City to save my wife." Yang Dingtian said.
After a moment of silence, Dugu Aoshuang raised her head and said, "Big Brother Yan, can you tell me about her?
What happened to her? "
"Alright, she is called Yanyan Ximen …" Yang Dingtian said.
Next, Yang Dingtian narrated the story of him and Yanyan, all the way to how Yanyan was framed by Qin Shaobai and how Yang Dingtian was going to duel with Qin Shaobai three days later. He told Dugu Aoshuang everything.
After listening, Dugu Aoshuang said gently, "Big Brother Yan, Ximen Yanyan Ximen is really blessed.
If I could be like her, even if I had to die immediately, I would be willing. "
Yang Dingtian said, "Shuang 'er, although Yanyan Ximen Ximen is one of a kind in my heart.
But I want to say that regardless of appearance or personality, you and Yanyan Ximen are the most beautiful women in the world. "
After hearing Yang Dingtian's words, Dugu Aoshuang's beautiful eyes instantly revealed infinite gentleness. She said, "Big Brother Yan, you actually don't have to tell me these things and just say that you are willing to marry me.
Then you can ask me to help you enter the Blood Pool to cultivate. You know that I like you, so I am willing to do anything for you. "
Yang Dingtian smiled and said, "You are so cute and pure, who would have the heart to deceive you?"
After hearing Yang Dingtian's words, Dugu Aoshuang's beautiful eyes revealed even more joy.
After thinking for a while, Shuang 'er said, "Big Brother Yan, is this okay?
Yang Dingtian will belong to Yanyan Ximen, but Yan Nantian will belong to me, okay?
Didn't you say that you don't hate me like this?
Today, let me and Yan Nantian be husband and wife, then I will help you enter the Blood Pool to cultivate, help you escape from the Temple of Blood, and let you save little sister Yanyan Ximen Ximen, okay? "
Yang Dingtian was stunned. He really didn't think that Dugu Aoshuang would make such a request, and he didn't know how to reply.
Hearing that Yang Dingtian didn't have any reaction, Dugu Aoshuang's delicate body trembled and said, "Big Brother Yan, you said that you don't hate the scales on my body. You are telling the truth, right?"
Immediately, her words were filled with fear.
If Yang Dingtian was lying, then there would be no one in this world who wouldn't be afraid of her. This would make her collapse, and it would make her only faith completely collapse.
"Of course."
Yang Dingtian lowered his head and said in a gentle but firm voice, "If there is a chance in the future, I will definitely tell you that I don't hate the secret of the scales on your body. I even think that they are very sexy."
"Then why don't you agree? After tomorrow, you will be back to being Yang Dingtian.
I will only let you be Yan Nantian for a day, or even half a day. "
Dugu Aoshuang said, "I am about to die, but before I die, I really want to be with the man I love and become a real woman.
Furthermore, you said that you aren't afraid of my appearance. "
Yang Dingtian stayed silent for a moment before saying, "Shuang 'er, I am very tempted by your suggestion, but I also want to tell you a secret. My wife and I are very much in love. We have already been married for a few months, but we still haven't become a real husband and wife."
"Ah …" Dugu Aoshuang instantly let out a cry of disbelief.
"If I agree to it, I will be fine. Instead, I will be taking a huge advantage. But to you, it is indeed incomparably unfair."
Yang Dingtian said, "I have always faintly felt that there will be a day when the scales on your body will fade away. You will undergo the nirvana of a phoenix, and you will become a woman as beautiful and radiant as Dugu Fengwu.
When that time comes, there will be countless men who will go crazy for you.
Therefore, if I agree to it now, it will be the greatest irresponsibility. "
"Really, Big Brother Yan. Do you really think that the scales on my body will fade away?" Dugu Fengwu asked with a trembling voice.
"I feel that it is so."
Yang Dingtian said, "Furthermore, after leaving the Temple of Blood, I will travel the world to cultivate. When that time comes, I will definitely work hard to find a way to let your scales fade away.
Of course, I don't dare to say that I will definitely find it, but one should never give up hope at any time. Also, do not make any important decisions because of despair, alright? "
Shuang 'er said with a gentle voice, "But, even if all the scales on my body fade away in the future, even if I am radiant in the future, my heart will never change. I will still love you."
"If that is the case, then you will be the luckiest man in the world." Yang Dingtian laughed and said, "Shuang 'er, how long did they say you have to live?"
"Two years …" Dugu Aoshuang said.
"I don't believe it. I firmly believe that you will continue to live." Yang Dingtian said, "Shuang 'er, you said that you want me to become your Yan Nantian today.
I cannot do it, but I can promise that no matter if I am able to find a way to let your scales fade away, I will definitely come back to see you once in two years. No matter how difficult it is, I will come back to see you once. "
"Really?" Shuang 'er said happily.
"Of course!" Yang Dingtian said.
Shuang 'er lowered her head and said softly, "Then, I have another request, Big Brother Yan."
"En." Yang Dingtian nodded.
"Kiss me once and let me feel what it is like." Dugu Aoshuang said. Then, she raised her head and slowly closed her beautiful eyes.
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Half a minute later, Dugu Aoshuang left Yang Dingtian's embrace and said, "Alright, Big Brother Yan, your time is very tight. We need to immediately plan how to let you enter the Blood Pool to cultivate."
"Thank you, Shuang 'er. Thank you very much." Yang Dingtian said seriously.
"Big Brother Yan, you have given me the courage to continue living. I am willing to do anything for you."
Shuang 'er said gently, "The Blood Pool is a few thousand meters below the mountain. It is the most dangerous place in the entire Temple of Blood. If one enters without the Blood Token, no matter who it is, they will definitely die."
"Is the Blood Pool heavily guarded?" Yang Dingtian asked.
"It is not guarded at all. The stone door is wide open and there is no one guarding it."
Dugu Aoshuang said, "However, there is a Fire Demon Violent Lion inside. It is a five hundred year old demonic beast. Because it has absorbed a large amount of profound qi from the Blood Pool, it is already equivalent to a Grandmaster.
The entire Blood Pool is its territory. Unless one has the Blood Token, anyone who enters will be torn to pieces. "
"The Blood Token is in your father's hands?" Yang Dingtian asked.
"Yes. Moreover, it is impossible for you to obtain the Blood Token from him. Instead, it will arouse his suspicion." Dugu Aoshuang said.
Yang Dingtian's scalp went numb. A Grandmaster level demonic beast. Even Dongfang Minmie would have a headache if he came.
Furthermore, demonic beasts were extremely possessive of their territories. Once they took half a step into their territory, they would definitely fight to the death.
At Yang Dingtian's current level, even ten thousand of him wouldn't be able to withstand a single claw from the Fire Demon Violent Lion.
"Then is this Fire Demon Violent Lion closer to anyone in the Temple of Blood?" Yang Dingtian immediately thought of Ximen Ningning, the genius Beast Speaker.
"No."
Dugu Aoshuang said, "It is gradually filled with hostility towards the people in the Temple of Blood. Furthermore, because it has absorbed the energy from the Blood Pool, it has become more and more violent.
It always feels that the Temple of Blood has snatched its things. Therefore, many of the Temple of Blood's disciples don't dare to enter the Blood Pool even if they have the Blood Token. My father has even started to plan how to kill this Fire Demon Violent Lion. "
If he couldn't obtain the Blood Token, there would be no room for negotiation with this violent demonic beast. From the looks of it, it would be extremely difficult to enter the Blood Pool. It might even be impossible.
Immediately after, Yang Dingtian thought of an idea. He had a sixth-grade Beast Soul Elixir on him, which had a fatal attraction to demonic beasts.
Then, Yang Dingtian mixed Ningning's and Ximen Wuya's blood into the Beast Soul Elixir and fed it to the Fire Demon Violent Lion.
Although the Deep Sea Mystic Poison and Soul Devouring Mystic Qi in the blood were extremely thin, when mixed together, the toxicity should still be extremely shocking. As long as the Fire Demon Violent Lion ate this Beast Soul Elixir, it would at least temporarily lose its ability to attack.
Therefore, Yang Dingtian mentioned this idea. However, he didn't mention the Soul Devouring Mystic Qi and Deep Sea Mystic Poison. He only said that it was an extremely mysterious and rare poison.
Dugu Aoshuang shook her head and said, "It won't work. This Fire Demon Violent Lion feeds on the energy from the Blood Pool and doesn't eat anything else. Because no matter what it eats, it will harm its mystic qi cultivation."
At this moment, Yang Dingtian was truly at his wit's end.
"You have a sixth-grade Beast Soul Elixir?" Dugu Aoshuang suddenly asked.
Yang Dingtian nodded.
"Then maybe there's a way."
Dugu Aoshuang said, "But it's still life-threatening. At least if you're not careful, you'll be torn into pieces."
"What way?" Yang Dingtian asked.
"Follow me, Brother Yan," Dugu Aoshuang said and ran out. Yang Dingtian quickly chased after her.
*****
It was two or three o 'clock in the middle of the night. Yang Dingtian walked out of Dugu Aoshuang's pavilion. It was dark outside and there were no stars or moons in the sky.
There should be, but he didn't know why he couldn't see any stars or moons here.
Ten thousand meters below was the vast and boundless River of Ecstasy.
This was the back of the Mountain of Ten Thousand Blood, and it was extremely lonely. There was only a long mountain path and a lonely little building where Dugu Aoshuang lived. From this, it could be seen how much the Temple of Ten Thousand Blood rejected and feared Dugu Aoshuang.
The two of them followed the rope and climbed down a thousand meters, arriving at the entrance of a huge cave.
Inside was a stone tunnel that was more than ten meters high and wide.
"Brother Yan, follow this tunnel and walk to the deepest part. That's your destination, the Blood Pool," Dugu Aoshuang said.
Yang Dingtian said, "Shuang 'er, what's your plan? Tell me now."
Dugu Aoshuang pointed at the River of Ecstasy and said, "Brother Yan, in the River of Ecstasy, there's also an extremely powerful demonic beast. Although it's slightly weaker than the Fire Demon Violent Lion, it's about the same. It's the lord of the entire Hundred Miles of Ecstasy."
"Hmm, and then?" Yang Dingtian asked.
Dugu Aoshuang said, "This Eight-headed Demon Flood Dragon and the Fire Demon Violent Lion have a deep grudge. Back then, these two demonic beasts fought over the Blood Pool. In the end, the Eight-headed Demon Flood Dragon was defeated and lived in the River of Ecstasy with hatred. However, it still covets the Blood Pool.
We can use the Beast Soul Elixir to lure the Eight-headed Demon Flood Dragon to the vicinity of the Blood Pool. This way, the Fire Demon Violent Lion will think that the Eight-headed Demon Flood Dragon is here to fight for its territory. It will definitely lose its mind and charge out. This way, the two demonic beasts will kill each other. You can use this opportunity to enter the Blood Pool to cultivate as soon as possible. "
Then, Dugu Aoshuang said, "But Brother Yan, this method is still extremely dangerous. If there's even the slightest mistake, you'll lose your life."
That's right. This plan was extremely risky.
Firstly, it was uncertain whether the Eight-headed Demon Flood Dragon would be attracted by the Grade Six Beast Soul Elixir.
Even if it was attracted, it might just charge up and eat the Beast Soul Elixir and Yang Dingtian together.
Also, it was still unknown whether these two demonic beasts would kill each other.
Even if everything went smoothly, Yang Dingtian would enter the depths of the Blood Pool to cultivate.
Then, by the time he exited the Blood Pool, the Fire Demon Violent Lion might have already won and returned to its cave. If it discovered his existence, it would immediately tear him to pieces.
In short, according to this plan, Yang Dingtian's life would be in great danger.
"There's nothing else I can do. Let's go all out." Yang Dingtian gritted his teeth and said.
At this moment, there were still 65 hours before the duel with Qin Shaobai.
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