The Heavenly Vein Dragon Again

Looking at Serie, who looked exactly the same as she had fifty years ago, Dugu Qing had a sudden realization.

"It's true that you should make friends with long-lived species; otherwise, they'll grow old and die in a few decades, which is too cruel for elves."

He revealed his goal: to find the Aureole.

Serie's eyes lit up. Since ascending to Aureole, she had never been to Aureole again. Who knew where she was floating now!

If Dugu Qing can find Aureole, then she can hitch a ride Aureole and visit Flamme, of course, just incidentally...

"The Goddess of Creation once showed kindness to the Purple Flowers. When she ascended to Aureole, all the Purple Flowers bowed to the north. So, Dugu Qing, why don't you take the Purple Flowers and travel around the world to see where you'll find a connection?"

Serie stretched out her jade hand and quietly cast a spell, conjuring a bunch of blooming purple flowers, which she then handed to Dugu Qing.

Searching the whole world? Isn't that like finding a needle in a haystack?

Dugu Qing frowned, feeling that this efficiency was too slow.

"This is the only way! Otherwise, we may never see Aureole. Of course, there might be a woodcutter who accidentally wanders into Aureole and brings its address to Aureole, but that kind of thing only happens once every few hundred or a few thousand years. Are you willing to wait?"

Serie's expression was calm, and her voice was melodious.

Dugu Qing shook her head slightly, gripped the purple flower tightly, turned and walked outside.

"If you find Aureole, you must tell me!"

Serie tiptoed slightly and raised her hand, waving it vigorously.

"Good."

Dugu Qing closed the gate, gazed into the distance, and thought that the Aureole had ascended from the Demon King's Castle. In that case, perhaps he should go to the Demon King's Castle first.

The journey itself is a good opportunity to relax and perhaps even run into an old friend.

Frieren, Stark, Sein... let's see how they're doing lately.

After leaving the Continental Magic Association, Dugu Qing entered an auction house and spent a large sum of money to buy a ring with a five-cubic-meter space.

This Spatial Ring is in excellent condition and has a spacious interior, just enough to hold daily necessities.

He walked out of the auction house and went straight to the shopping mall, where he methodically purchased flour, eggs, beef, chicken, pork, and other ingredients, acquiring all sorts of food.

Soon after, Dugu Qing filled the Spatial Ring to the brim.

Dugu Qing glanced back at the bustling metropolis, its streets ablaze with fireworks, without a trace of lingering attachment.

He slowly stepped out of the city gate, and with a thought, the Sacred Sword appeared from the void with a whooshing sound.

Dugu Qing leaped into the air, riding the wind on his sword, soaring through the heavens and earth, his robes fluttering like a shooting star, heading north.

In the third year of the Feishi Era, in the Northern Plateau, in the Wiesen Mountains.

As Dugu Qing traveled north, his magic power was frequently depleted, forcing him to stop flying and rest in the forest.

He transplanted the purple flowers into a ceramic pot, and the branches regained their vitality, taking root and thriving.

He walked to the riverbank, scooped up a handful of water, and poured it into the potted plants.

He held the potted plant high, reaching for the sky, trying to glimpse the traces of Aureole.

The purple flowers stood unmoved by the wind.

Dugu Qing was already used to disappointment. After resting for a while, she prepared to leave.

In the sky, the wind howled, dark clouds churned, and thunder roared and lightning flashed.

A massive Heavenly Vein Dragon, flapping its wings, broke through layers of wind and clouds and flew excitedly from the sky, as if it had encountered an acquaintance.

"It's... the Heavenly Vein Dragon I once fed!"

Dugu Qing's eyes lit up, and he instantly recognized the other party. With a thought, he flew on his sword, riding the Sacred Sword, and approached the enormous Heavenly Vein Dragon.

"Long time no see, young man!" Heavenly Vein Dragon's deep voice shook the clouds.

"Long time no see!" Dugu Qing protected the potted plant, her long hair fluttering, her robes billowing. "Heavenly Vein Dragon, could you take me traveling around the world? I want to find Aureole! If you're willing to help me, I should be able to find Aureole very soon."

The Heavenly Vein Dragon breathed in and out wind and clouds from its mouth and nostrils, its immense power permeating the surroundings, its tone carrying a hint of arrogance.

"Give you a ride? What do you take me for? A pet? Absolutely not."

Dugu Qing touched his nose. "Then why were you laughing when you saw me?"

Forget it! Forget it! The Heavenly Vein Dragon is indeed unreliable. I'll just have to find it myself, year by year!

"However, when Aureole ascended to heaven, the spectacle was magnificent, shaking the very heavens! You humans, standing on the ground, could not perceive the strange sounds in the sky, while I soared through the clouds, taking in the entire firmament. The gods thought they had hidden Aureole well, but, in truth... they did not escape my discerning eyes!"

Heavenly Vein Dragon pretended to be a dragon, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense. Seeing that Dugu Qing seemed about to leave, he quickly stopped teasing them and revealed the inside story.

"You... you know where Aureole is?!"

Dugu Qing's face lit up with joy, and the gloom that had been weighing on her heart vanished.

I never expected that my casual question would actually lead to the answer.

It truly seems like destiny has its own plan!

"Of course I know! But you know me, and I'd like to eat the barbecue you gave me the other day again. Could you please...?"

When it came to his favorite food, the once imposing Heavenly Vein Dragon seemed slightly flustered, tilting its massive head slightly and its skin turning a faint blush.

Why are you blushing like that?!

Dugu Qing's expression turned slightly embarrassed. It's just barbecue! He's familiar with it! Anyone with hands can do it.

"One meal? A hundred meals!"

Knowing the whereabouts of the Aureole, Dugu Qing was in high spirits and felt enlightened. He decided to treat the Heavenly Vein Dragon to a proper meal.

After all, it saved itself hundreds or even thousands of years of searching time!

A drop of water in need deserves a spring in return; there's no question about it.

"Young man, you've given me a wonderful surprise!"

Heavenly Vein Dragon was overjoyed, and his gaze towards Dugu Qing changed.

"Then I'll spend a month making all the dishes I know, so you can try them all!"

Dugu Qing's mind flashed through countless delicacies: pork belly, Dongpo pork, braised pork ribs, braised pork with preserved vegetables, braised beef... He was so tempted that he couldn't resist the urge to eat them. He was determined to let the Heavenly Vein Dragon, who had never been to the ground, open its eyes to the world.

Stop thinking about barbecue all the time; you look so ignorant.

"I could eat barbecue for a month, a year, and never get tired of it."

Heavenly Vein Dragon has never eaten anything good. He's been thinking about barbecued meat skewers, his mouth is watering, and he looks incredibly greedy.

"Okay, I won't skimp on your barbecue."

Dugu Qing patted his chest and made a promise.

Dugu Qing Heavenly Vein Dragon, searching for fresh and safe ingredients on that vast and boundless land.

Before long, Dugu Qing arrived at a lake and caught two incredibly plump fish from the river.

He processed and marinated the fish, sprinkled it with various seasonings, and took out iron skewers, a barbecue grill, charcoal, and various seasonings from his Spatial Ring. He then used Fire Magic to start a fire and began grilling.