As the footsteps drew nearer, Chen Yan's beautiful figure appeared in front of Qin Shi.
Qin Shi felt a stabbing pain in his heart as he gazed at the beautiful woman who had lost a lot of weight in the past year. This was especially true for the deep, bloody gash on her fair, jade-like neck.
Chen Yan's voice still echoed in Qin Shi's mind.
"Chen Yan...." Qin Shi lowered his head sadly.
Chen Yan suddenly smiled sweetly. She didn't want to put any pressure on Qin Shi, so she forced a smile and said, "You're awake?
Really, you slept for so long. I've been lonely for the past year. If you hadn't woken up, I would have gone out to steal a man. When that time comes, I'll add some cuckold to your head. "
Qin Shi laughed bitterly. He knew that Chen Yan was joking, and that she didn't want him to take it to heart. Qin Shi wasn't a pretentious person, so he just hugged Chen Yan gently and whispered, "I'm sorry...."
This girl had sacrificed too much for him in the past few years in the 7,000 Sea Palace. Her love was too humble, and Qin Shi had no way to repay her. Just as Long Qi had said, Qin Shi had chosen Chen Yan not because of her pride, but because of Qin Shi's luck. What more could a man ask for if he could meet such a beautiful woman in his life?
"You know you were wrong?
Then you have to make it up to me.... "Chen Yan smiled mischievously, her beautiful eyes shining with a seductive light.
In an instant, the grotto was filled with the scent of spring. Chen Yan and Qin Shi embraced and kissed passionately.
Everything was so natural and beautiful.
Chen Yan lay on Qin Shi's chest, a satisfied smile on her face.
It seemed like this woman was satisfied as long as she could stay by Qin Shi's side.
"Does it hurt?" Qin Shi gently brushed the bloody gash on Chen Yan's neck.
Chen Yan smiled and shook her head. "It hurt a little at first, but it stopped later. Haven't you noticed?
It looks pretty good. How about this: you can give me a mark to prove that I, Chen Yan, am your woman. In the future, when you try to get rid of me, I'll show you this mark, and you'll die of guilt. "
Qin Shi smiled as he stroked Chen Yan's hair. "Don't worry, I won't get rid of you."
The two of them continued going at it for a while before Qin Shi finally released Chen Yan. Chen Yan smiled and said, "Let's go take a look at Sister Long Qi. Hehe, this time, I can't be the only one enjoying her. She's been lonely for a long time."
Chen Yan smiled seductively at Qin Shi, causing Qin Shi to feel as if he had been struck by lightning. Chen Yan was truly bewitching. This wasn't strange at all. Back then, in the outer regions, there were countless men willing to pay any price just to have Chen Yan turn around and smile at them.
"What a vixen." Qin Shi laughed, but when he thought of Long Qi, his heart was filled with helplessness.
Chen Yan and Long Qi were two completely different people. Chen Yan was fiery and dared to love and hate, while Long Qi was as stubborn as iron. Once she decided on something, no one could change her mind, not even Qin Shi.
Actually, Qin Shi really wanted to tell Long Qi that there was no need to tire himself out. In his heart, he had already accepted her. However, Long Qi was determined to do something that would move Qin Shi.
Qin Shi woke up and went to Long Qi, Ling Zhu, and the others' residences. After that, news of his awakening spread throughout the 7,000 Sea Palaces. Many of the Sea Palaces came prepared with gifts, and Qin Shi did not refuse. He met with them one by one in the main hall of the Qin Palace, chatted, and hosted a banquet.
After a year, the Qin Palace had long been repaired, and it was even more majestic than before. Everything was in order.
It was only late at night that Qin Shi left behind a letter to ask about everything that had happened in the 7,000 Sea Palaces in the past year.
"Has the Nightmare Palace started to act against the Qin Palace again?"
Qin Shi's expression darkened, and his eyes turned exceptionally cold. "Keke, looks like they won't shed a tear until they see the coffin."
"But Palace Lord, this time, the Nightmare Palace has been using guerilla warfare against us, and has not faced us head-on. It seems like they are purposely trying to attract our attention. I feel that the Nightmare Palace is definitely preparing some big scheme," Li Shu said.
A look of approval flashed in Qin Shi's eyes. Li Shu was indeed a walking military strategist. Nothing about the Nightmare Palace could be hidden from him.
It was a pity that Li Shu did not know about the Ming Group. Otherwise, his analysis would definitely be very accurate.
"Yes, they are indeed preparing a scheme, but this scheme has nothing to do with the Qin Palace." Qin Shi did not hide anything from Li Shu, and told him about the possibility of a treasure appearing in the deep sea.
"A divine item on the Divine Item Roll?" Li Shu was shocked.
"It should be, or it could be something else. But at the very least, it would be a divine item," Qin Shi said confidently.
"In that case, Palace Lord, should I send someone to investigate?" Li Shu asked.
Qin Shi hesitated, but finally shook his head. "No need. Since they want to play, let's play with them. Tomorrow, mobilize the main force of the Qin Palace and fight the Nightmare Palace directly."
Li Shu's eyes flashed with excitement. "Yes!
I will make the arrangements now. "
"Little fellow, have you really thought it through? Do you want to fight the Nightmare Palace now?" the evil demon asked with a smile.
Sitting alone on the dragon throne in the main hall, Qin Shi closed his eyes and rested. After a while, he nodded. "Yes. Although this time, the Bi Group has ulterior motives, anyone who has harmed the people around me must pay the price. I have been in the 7,000 Sea Palace for almost seven years, and in another three years, I will return to the human world. If the Nightmare Palace is not destroyed by then, the Qin Palace will definitely be in danger.
"While I am here, destroy the 7,000 Sea Palace. This will give the Qin Palace room to grow. At least when we fight the Bi Group, I will not be alone and helpless."
The evil demon nodded in satisfaction. Although the Qin Palace dominated the sea region, they were inexperienced and had a weak foundation. They needed time to grow.
"As for the Dark Group, the Long Family will be enough to keep an eye on them. Li Shu's current strength is not enough to shake the Bi Group." This was why Qin Shi had refused to let Li Shu investigate the divine item.
"How is the Long Family?
Is there any movement? "the evil demon asked.
Qin Shi shook his head. "I don't know. Tomorrow, I will personally go to the Long Family."
In an instant, Qin Shi's black eyes flashed with lightning. He laughed coldly. "No matter what the Bi Group is plotting in the 7,000 Sea Palace, I will definitely kill them. I will personally take Mingxuan's life in the 7,000 Sea Palace."
The next day, the first light of dawn shone on the sea region, illuminating the dark world.
Qin Shi left the Qin Palace early in the morning and headed in the direction of the Long Family.
As soon as he entered the Dragon Sword, Long Yan brought Qin Shi to the main hall. Seeing Qin Shi, Long Xu smiled and said, "Little fellow, have you finally recovered after a year?"
"Eh, 800,000 meters of your own world?
Hehe, it seems like not only have you recovered, but you have also improved a lot? "
Qin Shi did not hide anything. He smiled and said, "I was just lucky."
When Long Yan heard this, he looked at Qin Shi strangely. He could not help but feel ashamed. Back then, when the Deep Sea Source Pool had ended, Qin Shi had been a stray dog under the Three Purities Palace. He had needed Long Yan's help to barely save him. Now, Long Yan felt intense pressure from Qin Shi. Long Yan had a feeling that if they fought now, Long Yan would not last more than three moves against Qin Shi.
Long Xu got straight to the point and asked, "Little friend, are you here because of the Puppet Squad?"
"Yes. Elder, have you received any news about the Puppet Squad in the past year?"
Long Xu shook his head in embarrassment and smiled bitterly. "To tell the truth, I haven't. The Puppet Squad is indeed planning something, but they are extremely careful. However, I have already roughly determined their location. If a divine object is really born, it should be there."
"What place?"
"Little friend, do you remember the ancient remains battlefield that opened in a coral forest when you were being chased by the Three Purities Palace and the three thousand inner disciples?"
"Is it that coral forest?" Qin Shi asked in response.
"Yes, there seems to be an ancient magnetic field in the coral forest, forming a strange formation. Previously, I personally went to investigate it a few times, but I couldn't see through it. Recently, the most active place of the Pi Group is there." Long Xu said faintly.
"Moreover, I found this in the coral forest. It might be a clue, but I can't see through it."
Long Xu's withered hand turned and took out an iron plate. The iron plate was rusted over a long period of time, but it couldn't be covered up. The mysterious lines below formed a profound rune.
Seeing the rune, Qin Shi's eyes widened. Ordinary people might not be able to recognize the rune, but as a Talisman Magician, he was exceptionally clear about it.
"This is the Demon Talisman Rune?
There is such a profound rune in this world? "
Qin Shi's lips became dry. He believed that the rune on the Demon Talisman Compendium was already very profound. It allowed him to control the Demon Talisman Refinement to the acme of perfection. He could fuse with ferocious beasts with a 100% success rate. However, when he saw the rune on the iron plate, Qin Shi was shocked. Compared to the rune on the iron plate, the rune on the Demon Talisman Compendium was simply trash.
"Let me take a look."
Qin Shi was extremely excited as he received the metal plate. He felt the Soul Force flowing within the profound patterns.
"What a terrifying Soul Strength. The owner of this iron plate must have been a powerful Talisman Magician when he was born?"
"This iron plate is … the seal of a supreme Godly Talisman?" The fiend suddenly exclaimed.
Hearing the words supreme Godly Talisman, Long Xu and Qin Shi were speechless. They looked at the fiend in disbelief. "This iron plate is the seal of a supreme Godly Talisman?"
"Yes, I was fortunate enough to see a supreme Godly Talisman once. At that time, the supreme Godly Talisman was imprinted on this iron plate. The marks on this plate are the runes of the supreme Godly Talisman," said the fiend with certainty.
Qin Shi was shocked. "If that's the case, then everything makes sense. The supreme Godly Talisman is ranked tenth on the Divine Item Ranking. Only such an existence is worthy of the eight palace masters of the Dark Abyss Division."
"No wonder I felt the power of this Godly Talisman earlier. So these runes can store the power of the Beast Talisman."