"I'm not too sure about the exact details. All I know is that Li Qi, that brat, did not intend to harm you. It seems like he wanted to treat his sister's injuries. As for the matter regarding the 10,000 Years Blood Lingzhi, he did not lie to you. Including the essence blood that Little Mi Cai wanted, he was thinking of ways to help you get it back from the Han Family."
Li Qi thought that he could deceive everyone by knocking out Qin Shi and Xiao Mi Cai. However, he didn't know that there was a fellow that he didn't know about on Qin Shi. Hence, the Blood Sorcerer had heard everything from the beginning to the end.
Hence, the Blood Sorcerer told Qin Shi about the conversation between Li Qi and the Phantom word for word. He then added, "That's what happened."
Qin Shi fell silent. According to the Blood Sorcerer, Li Qi didn't seem to want to harm him. However, he couldn't understand why Li Qi had to resort to such underhanded methods if he couldn't tell him directly.
However, he didn't think too much about it. There was a more important question that he was more concerned about. He suddenly asked, "Oh right, where's Xiao Mi Cai?"
"I don't know."
The Blood Sorcerer shrugged and said, "Both of you were taken away by the Phantom from the Sacrificial Auction. Then, you were taken to different places by different people. There's a formation seal in this place, so I can't detect the outside. Moreover, I don't dare to do that. There are three Domain Almighties guarding this place … If I use my power, I'll definitely be detected immediately."
"Three Domain Almighties?
Hiss …! "
Qin Shi inhaled sharply. The shock in his eyes was obvious. He thought to himself, "It seems like I've really underestimated this fellow's identity."
Qin Shi's expression dimmed when he didn't receive any news about Xiao Mi Cai.
Seeing this, the Blood Sorcerer said, "Actually, you don't have to worry. Based on the current situation, since Li Qi has no intention of harming you and is helping that girl retrieve her Blood Essence, he probably won't hurt her. He'll just lock her up in a different place from you."
Hearing this, Qin Shi fell silent. No matter what, that was only the Blood Magus' conjecture. However, at this moment, a voice suddenly sounded from the darkness, causing him to become alert.
"Hehe, little fellow, you're awake?
He's right. Your goddaughter is much safer than you. I've already found someone to send her to a safe place. "
Raising his head, Qin Shi followed the direction of the voice. He saw an old, withered figure walking out of the darkness, step by step arriving in front of him.
This withered figure was in his seventies and had a head of white hair. He looked extremely old, but he wore a golden dragon robe. Just by standing there with his hands clasped behind his back, he gave Qin Shi an intense sense of pressure.
That pressure came from the soul.
"Domain …!"
Qin Shi was shocked. More importantly, he actually sensed the presence of the Blood Sorcerer?
This was something that had never happened in so many years.
The Blood Sorcerer also became nervous. "Little fellow, that's him. He's the leader of the three Domains here."
Hearing the Blood Sorcerer's words, Qin Shi became even more vigilant. He clenched his fists and stared at the withered figure. "You, who are you? Why did you capture him and bring him here?"
The withered figure smiled faintly. He didn't give Qin Shi the pressure he had imagined. Instead, he was very peaceful and amiable. "Little fellow, don't be nervous. If I want to harm you, you know very well that you won't have the chance to resist. Why don't you relax and let's have a good talk?"
"Talk?"
The withered figure was right. In front of a Domain Almighty, Qin Shi was like an ant. The situation now was different from when he was in the Chaotic Territory. In the Domain Realm, he had the help of demons, Yakushi, Yuwen Shang, Kong Hyun-hui, the Desolate Territory, and the Sword Sect. There were so many uncertain factors that allowed him to escape from the jaws of the three Great Elders of the Chaotic Territory. But now, he didn't have these factors. So if the withered figure wanted to kill him, he would definitely die.
After thinking about this, Qin Shi indeed relaxed a lot. He smiled again. "Alright, then tell me, what do we have to talk about?"
"Huh?"
The withered figure was slightly surprised by Qin Shi's sudden change. He then laughed. "Haha, not bad. Not bad at all. No wonder Qi 'er gave you such a high evaluation."
After that, the withered figure became much more solemn. Shortly after, he waved his withered hand and a chilling wind swept up in the darkness. A weak light appeared at the end of the darkness, which was reflected in Qin Shi's eyes.
Within that light was an azure ice coffin that was exquisitely carved. Within that ice coffin lay a graceful and beautiful figure. She had a head full of fiery hair and a pale little face. She gave off an extremely haggard feeling.
Qin Shi looked at the beautiful figure and frowned. "What do you mean?"
"Haha, little friend, the one lying in the ice coffin is my daughter."
Withered Shadow looked at the ice coffin and revealed a trace of sorrow. He let out a long sigh and said, "I invited you here because I want to ask you to save my daughter."
"Invite?"
When he heard that word, Qin Shi couldn't help mocking himself. "Haha, then Senior, I really don't have the fortune to enjoy your request."
Withered Shadow said awkwardly, "I know. What I did was a bit too much. But I hope that you can understand. This is related to my daughter's safety. I really don't dare to be careless. This is my domain. As long as you can save my daughter, I will immediately open my domain and send you to your daughter's side. I will also give you the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Snow Lingzhi that you want."
"What if I don't?"
Qin Shi smiled meaningfully. "I'm afraid I won't be able to see the outside world in this lifetime, right?"
The withered figure frowned. He didn't deny it and opened his hands.
Seeing that, Qin Shi's eyes turned gloomy. He hated the feeling of being threatened. But he couldn't do anything about it. So at this moment, his desire to become stronger grew stronger.
After a while, he let out a long sigh. "Alright, but I'm curious. Why did you, a Domain expert, ask me to save your daughter?"
"Because you're the only one who can save her."
"Me?" Qin Shi pointed at himself in confusion.
"That's right. To be precise, only the ferocious demon in your body can save her."
Qin Shi sat up straight. This old fella can actually sense the existence of the evil demon?
This was already beyond his imagination. He said angrily, "What are you talking about?
Why don't I understand? "
"Don't be nervous. Actually, my family was attacked by the ferocious demon a hundred years ago. Since then, our family has been cursed by the ferocious demon. Our bodies have been invaded by a strong ominous aura. Therefore, we have a very unique perception towards the ominous aura of the ferocious demon."
As he said that, the withered figure looked at the spot between Qin Shi's fingers. In that instant, the Blood Shaman's face sank. He took a few steps back and hid in the Explosive Flame Pearl.
Qin Shi suddenly came to a realization. "No wonder the Blood Shaman said that he had a unique feeling when Li Qi approached me. So that's what's going on?"
The withered figure continued, "In the beginning, this ominous aura wasn't obvious. However, as it was passed down from generation to generation, this ominous aura became more and more obvious among the younger generations of our family. When it reached my daughter's generation, she couldn't suppress the ominous aura anymore."
The withered figure's voice sounded very sad.
"So, you guys have sensed the ferocious demon in my body. That's why you kidnapped me and brought me here. You want to use the ferocious demon in my body to treat your daughter's injuries?" Qin Shi asked.
Hearing the word 'kidnapped', the corner of the withered figure's mouth twitched a few times. He nodded helplessly, "Indeed, I'm also dissatisfied with you. In order to treat my daughter's injuries, I've found many ferocious demons in the human world. I've even made a deal with them. However, you should know that the ominous aura of the ferocious demons in the demon world is very strong. The ferocious demons that I've found are all low-level ones. However, the ominous aura in my daughter's body is very strong."
"The ferocious demon in your body is the second one in all these years that could make the ominous aura in my family cower."
After understanding the situation, Qin Shi came to a realization.
After that, he went silent for a long time. His black eyes were staring at the beautiful figure in the ice coffin. From the body of the beautiful figure, he could vaguely sense the ominous aura that came from the ferocious demon.
"Little guy, this ominous aura seems to be related to the Ma Group."
"Hmm?" The Blood Shaman suddenly spoke. Qin Shi frowned, "Sea Group?
Another Ma Group? "
"That's right."
After getting the confirmation, Qin Shi narrowed his eyes and finally nodded at Withered Figure, "Alright, I promise you. However, I can't guarantee that I'll definitely be able to cure her."
Withered Figure was overjoyed and said, "As long as you try your best, I won't blame you even if the result isn't good. I'll still send you back to your daughter's side and give you the ten-thousand-year-old Blood Lingzhi Mushroom."
"Hmm."
Qin Shi nodded. He could also feel that Withered Figure really loved his daughter and didn't have any evil intentions towards him. In addition, Li Qi had really helped him a lot in the past half a month. Thus, he didn't hold any grudges against him.
"I need a quiet environment to treat her injuries. During this period of time, there can't be any disturbances from the outside world. Moreover, I want to see my daughter first. I can only be at ease after seeing that she's safe and sound," said Qin Shi.
Withered Figure nodded, "That's natural."
Shortly after, he waved his palm and an illusory image appeared in the darkness. The image was of a lady's chamber. Xiao Mi Cai's figure flashed through the image. However, she was frantically releasing her spiritual energy to the surroundings as she roared, "Where's my daddy?!
Where's my daddy?! "
Seeing the scene, Withered Figure couldn't help but smile awkwardly, "Little friend's daughter is really lively and cute."
Qin Shi let out a long sigh. This little girl. Afterward, he opened his palm and took out a token from the Qin Sect. He then passed it to Withered Figure, "Give this to her and she'll naturally calm down."