It was a starry night far away in the distant sky.
In a distant and gloomy stone cave, there were all kinds of strange patterns carved on the walls of the stone cave. When combined together, it looked like an ancient pattern. Under the reflection of the waning moon, the pattern suddenly flickered with a faint halo and spread out in all directions.
In the center of the stone cave, two figures were sitting cross-legged. They were no strangers; they were the Old Urchin and Fufeng. Fufeng was still wearing his noble Blue Dragon robe. When he sensed the patterns on the stone cave, he looked up solemnly.
The Old Urchin's murky eyes opened indifferently and he revealed a playful smile. "From the looks of it, that little girl did not disappoint me. The Human Emperor Demon-Subduing Bead should have already begun to operate in that boy Qin Shi's body."
Fufeng nodded seriously. "Mm. In that case, the Demon Son Body that the Monarch prophesied all those years ago has begun to take shape. Now we just have to wait for the final opportunity."
As they finished speaking, there was a look of anticipation in the depths of their eyes. Under this anticipation, there was also a touch of ruthlessness. The void trembled and they disappeared from the stone cave.
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The next day, early in the morning.
Under the piercing pain of the rising sun, Qin Shi lazily opened his eyes. Soon after, he felt a warmth on his chest. When he lowered his head, he saw Qin Xuexin resting on his chest, sleeping peacefully.
From the looks of it, Qin Xue Xin had not had a good night's sleep for a long time. It was easy to imagine. She was constantly being chased by the blood-robed man, living a life of fear and constantly being on guard. Perhaps only by Qin Shi's side could she feel at ease.
"What a pitiful fellow."
Qin Shi softly murmured. He did not disturb Qin Xue Xin. He silently looked at the haggard woman in his arms, his heart aching for her.
"Sooner or later, I will take off all your disguises and dispel all your uneasiness. Then I will let you be a happy princess forever."
Silently swearing in his heart, Qin Shi's pitch-black eyes flashed with some determination.
Rubbing her sleepy eyes, Qin Xue Xin woke up from her dream. Sensing Qin Shi's fiery gaze, she rebuked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"
"Hehe, I suddenly thought of something."
"What is it?"
"It's so good to wake up in the morning with you and the sunshine here." Qin Shi hugged Qin Xue Xin's slender waist and whispered in her ear.
The warm air made Qin Xue Xin shiver a little. She responded sweetly, "Me too."
After all, the Honor Tournament was a magnificent feat that would cause a sensation in the entire region. Some formality was unavoidable. For this reason, Hua Ling had to announce the champion in the main hall at noon. Without any delay, the two jumped off the bed and began to wash up.
Throughout the entire process, Qin Shi had an inexplicable feeling of contentment. It was the kind of small bridge, flowing water, family, tranquil and simple happiness. In the bottom of his heart, he finally understood what it meant to be willing to win the heart of a person and never leave each other.
He thought that if he could win Qin Xue Xin's heart, he would be willing to spend the rest of his life like this.
Half an hour later, the two left the room.
However, before they could get far, a ghostly wail suddenly rang in their ears, causing the two of them to frown. Exchanging glances, they chased after the source of the sound. Only when they arrived did they realize that someone had tied Xiao Tianyue up and hung him upside down on a stone peak several hundred meters high.
Qin Shi asked in surprise, "I say, Tianyue, what kind of strange technique are you practicing up there?"
"Brother Shi?
It's really you?
My savior, someone's finally here. Hurry up and put me down. I've been hung up here for an entire night. My blood is rushing through my veins, and my head is filled with little stars. "Xiao Tianyue looked at Qin Shi as if he had seen his own father.
"An entire night?" The corner of Qin Shi's eye twitched.
Xiao Xuan happened to pass by and walked up to Qin Shi with his hands in his pockets. He smiled, "Brother Shi, don't mind him. Let him hang for a few more days. He just broke through to the late stage of the King Spirit Realm, so it's good for him to consolidate his foundation."
"What happened to him?"
"Last night, he went to the hot spring in the back mountain to peek at Qiao'er and the others bathing. He was caught by Xiao Tianyue and hung up there." Xiao Xuan explained while trying to hold back his laughter.
Qin Shi couldn't help but laugh. This was exactly what Xiao Tianyue would do. He then raised his head and said, "Haha, if that's the case, you should just stay up there. Maybe you'll directly break through to the Cryptic Spirit Realm. I'll be able to explain it to your father."
"Don't, don't!"
Qin Shi and Qin Xue Xin didn't even look back as Xiao Tianyue wailed like ghosts and howled like wolves. He helplessly glared at Xiao Xuan, "Xiao Xuan, fuck you! If you have the ability, don't let me go down. Otherwise, if I don't kill you, I'll change my surname to yours!"
Xiao Xuan pondered for a moment, then said, "Mm, that makes sense. I originally thought you were quite pitiful, so I was thinking of putting you down. In the end, you still want to kill me?
Forget it. After all, life is precious, so I should cherish it. "
Hearing this, Xiao Tianyue immediately changed her words, "Brother Xuan, don't. I didn't say anything just now. As long as you put me down, I promise I won't kill you."
"No, if you don't kill me, won't you have to change your surname to mine?
I can't let down the ancestors of my Xiao Family. Forget it. "Xiao Xuan laughed mischievously as he stood up and chased after Qin Shi and Xiao Tianyue.
In the end, Xiao Tianyue was left behind. He shouted to no avail, but to no avail. In the end, not only did no one come to save him, but Hua Ling also came over. She waved her jade hand at him and set up a barrier in the air, directly sealing his mouth so that he could no longer shout.
Noon, main hall.
Hua Ling gave the order to gather the elders and contestants of the Mystical Palace. She announced the winner of the Honor Competition and solemnly handed the Burning Book to Qin Shi.
The entire process was tacit. In fact, as early as yesterday, when Qin Shi defeated Xue Bin, the news had already spread throughout the entire eastern region. Now, the name Shi Qin could be said to have risen to fame, and no one didn't know him.
Previously, there were people who were unconvinced and said that Qin Shi relied on luck. But after this time, no one said that anymore. After all, not everyone could rely on luck to get to where Qin Shi was.
There was definitely a factor of luck, but it was more about outstanding talent and admirable courage. After all, under the circumstances of not being 20 years old, who could successfully escape from the hands of a few hundred years old monsters from the Mystical Palace and kill them instead?
And who would dare to swagger into the Xuan Hall without changing their name after killing the elders of the Xuan Hall?
Most likely, there was only Qin Shi in the world.
"Brother Shi, then we will leave first. Remember to visit the Nangong Family when you have time."
After the result was announced, Nangong Bing and Taishi Tinghua took the lead and went forward to bid farewell to Qin Shi, preparing to return to their respective families.
Before the two of them parted, Qin Shi put his arm around Nangong Bing's shoulder and walked to the corner. He purposely lowered his voice and said, "Brother, let me give you a piece of advice. Sometimes, a man has to take the initiative in order to grasp happiness in his hands."
Hearing this, Nangong Bing was puzzled, "Brother Shi, what are you talking about?"
Qin Shi's black eyes lingered on Taishi Tinghua's delicate body for a moment, "Haha, don't you know what I'm talking about?
Don't force yourself. If there's a suitable opportunity, tell her. Otherwise, when you miss the opportunity, you will regret it. "
Feeling Qin Shi's gaze, Nangong Bing's expression changed. She smiled bitterly, "Sigh, I want to too. That crazy woman, you also know that she doesn't listen to others. If she can be half as good as Lady Xue Xin, I will be satisfied."
"Women, just put more thought into it."
Thinking back to when he first met Qin Xue Xin, the two of them did not get along with each other at the bottom of the Passionless Cliff. At that time, Qin Xue Xin even said to him coldly, "If you follow me, I will kill you."
His words caused his calm face to reveal a complacent smile. Immediately after, he raised his hand and heavily patted Nangong Bing's shoulder a few times, "Do your best, I have high hopes for you!"
As the two of them conversed, Taishi Tinghua displayed her manly nature to the fullest. She impatiently stepped forward and shouted, "Hey, I say, what are you two whispering about?
Nangong Bing, are you leaving or not?
If not, I will leave by myself. "
Nangong Bing clenched her fists. Under Qin Shi's encouragement, her hesitant expression became more resolute. Immediately, she looked at Qin Shi and nodded seriously.
"Let's go. Remember to take the initiative to attack." Waving his hand at the two of them, Qin Shi, who was left alone, glanced at the girls in the distance.
Since yesterday's conversation, Qin Xue Xin's attitude towards Yu Luocha and Jade In The Book was clearly not as cold as yesterday. Moreover, she took the initiative to express her goodwill to them.
"It's really difficult for this girl."
Looking at the uncommunicative Qin Xue Xin in the crowd, chatting with a few people in a slightly inexperienced manner, Qin Shi could not help but feel gratified. He knew that Qin Xue Xin's change was all because of him. Because of this, the love in his heart became even stronger.
At this moment, Qin Shi sincerely felt happy. He believed that no matter what kind of thorns the two of them would face in the future, this kind of happiness would continue.
When the girls were together, there would always be endless topics to talk about. Clothes, jewelry, all kinds of gossip. However, in regards to these, Qin Xue Xin seemed a little pale. After all, in her previous life, she rarely touched on these trivial matters. This inevitably made Qin Shi feel worried. Fortunately, Xu Qiaoer was meticulous and noticed this. She pulled Qin Xue Xin to sit on a stone bench in the courtyard.
During the conversation between the two, Qin Xue Xin revealed a sweet smile from the bottom of her heart. In the distance, Qin Shi noticed this scene. Without thinking, he knew that the topic must be related to him. He smiled helplessly and said, "Hehe, I guess that girl Qiao 'er is talking about the embarrassing things of my childhood again."
Looking at the pleasant scene, Qin Shi was rarely free. He walked out of the main hall alone and strolled to the back peak of the Mysterious Palace. He found an empty grassland and lay down. Holding a withered grass in his mouth, he raised the corner of his mouth and looked at the distant sky.
After a while, several steady footsteps came from beside him. When Qin Shi spat out the grass in his mouth and turned around, he saw a simple and honest face, which made him a little stunned.
The person who came was Hu Hao of the Blue Dragon Sect. Facing Qin Shi, he was very respectful. He cupped his fists and said, "Sect Master."
"Hehe, so you know all about it?"
Qin Shi was a little surprised when he heard this. Previously, he specially told Cen Chi not to spread the news that he was the Sect Master of the Blue Dragon Sect. Therefore, he always thought that Hu Hao did not know his identity. Now, it seemed that Cen Chi trusted him very much. "Tell me, how is the Blue Dragon Sect now?"
"Inside the Blue Dragon Sect, Elder Cen Chi has removed all the sworn brothers and tumors left by Cheng Xu. Relying on the spiritual stones and treasures left by the previous Sect Master, their power is gradually increasing day by day. They are even above the four big families, second only to the Mysterious Palace."
Hu Hao explained. He paused for a moment and said again, "This time, Elder Cen Chi sent me to the Mysterious Palace to ask the Sect Master what the next plan is."
"Very good!"
Qin Shi nodded with satisfaction. He knew that it was time to reveal the plan that he had prepared for a long time. He pinched the void with one hand, and a token mixed with mental strength condensed in his palm. "Give this to Cen Chi. He will naturally know what to do."
"Yes!"
Hu Hao replied respectfully and left without staying any longer.
Looking at the back of the departing figure, Qin Shi did not lie down again. In his dark eyes, a clear light flashed. "Soon, it will be the time for my Qin Sect to rise in the eastern region."