The Dust Settles

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The day after leaving Saint Dragon Peak and returning to the city, the hailstorm caused by the dragon's hatred began to subside and then turned into snow. Snowflakes fluttered down, covering the vast rift valley in a blanket of white, creating a rare snow scene in the valley.

In the past, snow rarely fell in the Rift Valley because it was filled with demonic energy, making it difficult even for humans to pass through, let alone snow. Snow often melted into rain by the time it reached the middle of the Rift Valley.

This time, the demonic aura in the rift valley was no longer chaotic, but clear and distinct, entirely under the control of the Demon City. Since Xuehua could enter, it wouldn't be difficult for others to come as well. Tai Puzi didn't know where he came from; he most likely didn't pass through Qin Yi's only safe little area.

Therefore, Cheng Cheng once issued the order to "guard strictly and not let a single mosquito in."

Times have changed.

The rare snow scene delighted Cheng Cheng, so a group of little foxes, following the king's orders, built a snowman in the Imperial Garden. Ye Ling and her personal guards joined in, making it a lively affair. Qin Yi didn't want to play, and they didn't force him; they simply enjoyed themselves immensely.

Qin Yi watched the scene of girls and girls repeating their Sand Sculpture in the distance, grinned and chuckled to himself for a while, then slowly lay back down.

Snowflakes covered his face and slowly melted away. The cool aura, imbued with the Yao Qi of the rift valley, seeped into his mind, Quiet Serenity his thoughts.

He lay in the garden in the open, watching the snow with his eyes open.

It must be a celestial being, drunk and carelessly crumpling up the white clouds.

I used to admire the poet Li Bai's imagination for describing snow so vividly, but nowadays, this line is no longer just imagination; it's quite realistic.

It was indeed a celestial phenomenon caused by the wrath of the dragon, which gathered into hail and then turned into flying snow.

The allure of cultivating immortality is once again on display; its power to Summon Wind and Rain and rain and change the world is truly captivating.

But it's hard to feel envious, because all of this was caused by a sealed vengeful spirit.

With the dust settled, Qin Yi reflected on his experiences since arriving at the Rift Valley and realized that his demeanor had changed significantly. He had lost his detached and detached State of Mind, and gained a competitive spirit; he had become less magnanimous and more calculating, insisting on winning every battle in matters of the heart. Now, thinking back, what was the point?

He didn't intend to repay Cheng Cheng life, but instead insisted on winning when it came to romance. Looking back, it's rather ironic.

It's said that the Yao Qi awakened their wildness, but that's not entirely true... The biggest reason is that this place has always been filled with various forms of repression.

Racial divisions, the Principle of the dark forest, and... an age-old hatred.

It affects people's mood at all times.

Just like the first time I came to the Rift Valley, the scenery here seems to be naturally different from that in the human world.

So it's time to go out.

Qin Yi turned his head and looked at the palace, his gaze falling on the bed inside through the window.

Inside, a White Jade Little Person sat cross-legged on the edge of the couch, holding a small bone and frowning in deep thought. It looked incredibly cute.

Qin Yi only realized after obtaining the Innate Creation Bone that Liusu had no idea which Seven Things it needed; it only had a vague concept. That's why it acted arrogantly when he asked, and even with the Innate Creation Bone right in front of it, it didn't seem to react at all...

Actually, I had no idea...

However, obtaining this spirit bone served as a starting point, allowing Liusu to deduce exactly what it needed.

Liusu are not omnipotent, Qin Yi realized this once again.

But the less capable they are, the cuter they become; their stubbornness in trying to save face is even more endearing.

On the other hand, the name "Innate Creation Bone" sounds incredibly high-level; even Dragon Soul at the Opening Heaven Realm treasure it. To need seven of these... the difficulty seems almost as great as breaking through to the Taiqing Realm. It's probably not something that can be considered in the short term...

Seeing the White Jade Little Person with its furrowed brows, Qin Yi felt a pang of heartache.

But he didn't know how to go any faster.

After about four years of cultivation, I've reached the sixth level of both Bone Forging and Cloud Soaring techniques. What more can I achieve...?

Middle Vehicle the rift valley, everything went smoothly as if wading through a flat plain, and the harvest was unexpectedly large, which was actually different from the initial intention.

Initially, it was thought that this place was a secret realm formed by the remains of various ancient powerful beings that had not been opened for tens of thousands of years, and that there were countless treasures and inheritances. However, it was eventually discovered that everything had been swept away, the Demon Soul were penned up like pigsties, and not a single human skeleton was to be found. Everything had been taken away.

Although the treasures and inheritances obtained from the deciphering of Saint Dragon Peak may ultimately be more than expected, it must be recognized that the Heavenly Being will obtain even more, enough to establish countless different sects and inheritances, plus 90% of the Spiritual Qi... Once it pours down, it will be earth-shattering.

The "Avengers" here seem very strong, but in reality, they are all missing limbs, making it a complete futile effort.

Qin Yi suddenly remembered that the Palace Master had let slip a few words: "Once a great calamity comes..." He wondered if this was just a cultivator's way of saying "if something happens," or if he had actually foreseen something...

Among the myriad paths of the Immortal Palace, the Palace Master is likely closer to the divination lineage and is also a powerful being of the Qian Yuan realm; perhaps he truly did see something.

Qin Yi sighed.

Knowing what's the use... I'm too weak. It's just a matter of mental preparation. There won't be many more days of leisurely playing Zither and Painting in the woods.

Just as one knows winter is coming when one sees frost and snow, so too does seeing the frost and snow indicate that solid ice is on the way and the road ahead is fraught with difficulties, which may not be something that can be traversed by those who are "strong and resilient".

In the garden, Cheng Cheng was building a snowman when she quietly asked Ye Ling, "Do you know what happened with that Wolf Tooth Club? Your brother has a lot on his mind and doesn't even play with the snowman. I guess it's because of that."

Ye Ling was Celestial Person: "Master, you're jealous of your disciple, jealous of yourself, and now you're even jealous of a stick?"

Cheng Cheng retorted angrily, "I'm asking about serious matters! Who's jealous of a stick?"

Ye Ling said, "Didn't Master see it? There's Little Ghost inside the stick."

"That's what I'm asking about—what's the deal with that Little Ghost?"

"Little Ghost is just Little Ghost..."

"... Never mind, it's pointless to ask you." Cheng Cheng said thoughtfully, "This is definitely not an ordinary artifact spirit, or rather, this Wolf Tooth Club is no ordinary object. Its material is so unique that I can't even recognize it... What I'm worried about is that the spirit of this object seems to involve some secrets, and it might cause trouble for your brother."

Ye Ling shook her head blankly. "The Little Ghost is very cute, brother won't lose it."

Cheng Cheng sighed, "Never mind, he has his own ideas. He's probably already prepared to bear the consequences."

Ye Ling glanced back at Qin Yi, pouting, and said, "Are you guys thinking of leaving...? In such a hurry?"

"I'll probably rest for a few more days," Cheng Cheng said with a smile.

It didn't matter when she left, because Qin Yi had promised to take her human form with him, and no one would recognize her as a demon. Ye Ling didn't have that advantage. Even if she learned bloodline separation, she would still be a dragon and a snake, neither of them human, and it would be very troublesome if she were recognized.

If Ye Ling goes out with him, Qin Yi will probably run into someone every day and they'll argue about it endlessly. She won't help Qin Yi; instead, she'll just be a hindrance.

Ye Ling was also acting strangely. Despite being incredibly clingy to her brother, she never made a fuss about going out with him. Just like when she chose to stay in the Demon City, she made the same choice again. It wasn't that she was being obedient; it was that she never wanted to go out.

Cheng Cheng could tell that Ye Ling disliked the human world and even had a phobia of it.

As expected, seeing Cheng Cheng's gleeful, smug look, Ye Ling said, "Master, life in the human world is very difficult."

"How could that be?" Cheng Cheng asked with a hint of longing. "I've read so many human stories. There are so many fun things in the human world. I've wanted to go and see them for a long time."

"The world in human stories is fun because they're made by humans," Ye Ling said earnestly. "But Master, you're not."

Cheng Cheng paused slightly as she built the snowman.

"Just like how my brother was always uncomfortable in the Demon City... I felt the same way when I was in the human world... My brother can treat me as an equal, but in this world, there is only one brother."

Cheng Cheng was silent for a moment, then smiled slightly, "Then I should also experience what it's like for him here."