Time returned to Lian Changsheng.
After putting away the Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Inner Pill, Lian Changsheng began examining another item that had piqued his curiosity—the Ancient Qin.
Lian Changsheng held the Ancient Qin in his hand and increased his Spiritual Power probing it. However, no matter how much he increased his Spiritual Power, the Ancient Qin remained unchanged and gave no response. It seemed just like an ordinary Ancient Qin, but Lian Changsheng's instincts told him that it was definitely extraordinary. He simply had not discovered its secret yet.
After studying the Ancient Qin for a while, Lian Changsheng still found nothing. He could only store it in his storage pouch and see whether he would have a chance to investigate its secret in the future.
Lian Changsheng then walked toward the entrance of Sea God Island's Treasure Vault. After leaving through the gate, he saw Hai Long Douluo guarding outside.
When Hai Long Douluo, who had been guarding the Treasure Vault's entrance, saw Lian Changsheng come out, he went up to him and respectfully said, "Mr. Lian, are you satisfied with the treasures you chose from our Sea God Island?"
Lian Changsheng glanced at Hai Long Douluo and said unhurriedly, "Yes, very good."
"It truly lives up to being Sea God Island's Treasure Vault."
"There really is everything inside, with countless treasures."
"Even I have to marvel at the sheer number of treasures on your Sea God Island."
Hai Long Douluo replied humbly, "Mr. Lian, you flatter me. They are merely treasures we collected while traveling."
"Now that they are in your hands, they can fulfill their purpose instead of gathering dust in the Treasure Vault. It is their honor."
Lian Changsheng felt much more at ease after hearing this. Hai Long Douluo really knew how to speak. He decided to give him something.
As he spoke, Lian Changsheng suddenly raised his hand and pointed at Hai Long Douluo. A streak of white light shot from his finger toward Hai Long Douluo's forehead. Hai Long Douluo did not even have time to react before the white light entered his forehead.
After the white light entered his forehead, Hai Long Douluo's mind grew hazy. He shook his head, then looked at Lian Changsheng in shock and said, "Thank you, Mr. Lian, for granting me this technique. Hai Long is deeply grateful."
Seeing this, Lian Changsheng said nothing more and merely waved his hand. "This is what you deserve. It is payment for guiding me. No need to thank me."
"It is already noon. I am going to eat."
Hai Long Douluo understood that Mr. Lian had done this casually, but to Hai Long Douluo, it was incomparably precious. The secret technique Mr. Lian had transmitted into his mind was the Divine Dragon Transformation.
As long as he continued cultivating this mysterious technique, the Divine Dragon Transformation, he could improve his Dragon-type bloodline. Even reaching the ninth and final level, thereby attaining a top-tier Dragon-type bloodline like that of the Black Eye Golden Dragon King, was not impossible.
Moreover, the Divine Dragon Transformation had another function, though it consumed quite a bit of vital essence. It could burn one's vital essence to instantly raise the user's combat power. It was not like a Self-Created Soul Skill that merely increased attack power, such as Explosive Flame. Instead, it increased attack power, defense, and speed all at once.
During a battle between experts, if both sides were evenly matched, and you suddenly increased your defense, attack power, and speed, that would be the crucial move deciding victory or defeat. Thus, it was clear how deeply the Divine Dragon Transformation had affected Hai Long Douluo. It could even be passed down as a family heirloom.
Hai Long Douluo had thought of all these benefits, and his admiration for Lian Changsheng came from the bottom of his heart. He immediately said respectfully, "Mr. Lian, please come with me. I prepared delicious food for you long ago."
With that, Hai Long Douluo respectfully walked ahead of Lian Changsheng and led him toward Sea God Island's largest restaurant.
Seeing this, Lian Changsheng's lips curved slightly upward. He could also sense the change in Hai Long Douluo, whose respect for him had now become even more sincere.
Lian Changsheng continued, "Then I will have to trouble you to treat me."
Hai Long Douluo hurriedly replied, "Of course, of course."
"If Mr. Li grants me such a secret technique, this great kindness will never be forgotten."
"What does one mere meal amount to?"
Lian Changsheng smiled at this.
Suddenly, Lian Changsheng stopped, as if he had sensed something. He turned his head toward a distant mountaintop. A red figure flashed past there and vanished in an instant, leaving no trace behind.
But Lian Changsheng still recognized who it was. He secretly wondered, That was Bo Saixi just now, wasn't it? Why did she come here?
Seeing Lian Changsheng stop and look toward a distant mountaintop, Hai Long Douluo followed his gaze but noticed nothing. He turned back and asked Mr. Li doubtfully, "What is it? Is there something over there, Mr. Li?"
Seeing this, Lian Changsheng stopped thinking about why Bo Saixi had come here. He simply waved his hand with a smile and said, "Nothing. Let's keep going."
Hai Long Douluo did not say anything more and continued leading Lian Changsheng toward the restaurant.
Bo Saixi, who had returned to her chambers, was in a completely different state. The moment she returned to her room, she threw herself onto her bed, her face red like a young girl in love.
Her heart was filled with panicked thoughts.
"What should I do? What should I do?"
"He definitely noticed me."
"I missed Mr. Li so much that I secretly went to peek at him."
"And he caught me. Will he think I'm a pervert?"
"Ahhh, what should I do? What should I do?"
While Bo Saixi was lost in chaotic thoughts, someone suddenly knocked on the door, followed by a voice.
"High Priest, it is time to eat. I have brought your meal."
The sudden knock and the servant's voice startled Bo Saixi. She hurriedly patted her chest, took a deep breath, calmed herself, and said toward the door, "Just leave it outside."
"If there is nothing else, leave quickly."
The servant did not suspect anything and left at once.
After the servant had gone, Bo Saixi rose from the bed and quietly opened the door. Seeing that no one was nearby, she quickly brought the food outside into her room.
She placed the food on the table and ate her lunch absentmindedly. Only after eating for half an hour did Bo Saixi realize that she had been eating for an entire hour and had not even finished half of it.
She no longer felt like eating. After washing her face, she lay on the bed and began her midday rest. Yet after she fell asleep, the corners of Bo Saixi's lips kept rising unconsciously. At night, she even wore a blissful smile, looking as happy as someone dating her lover in a dream.
If anyone had witnessed this scene, they would certainly have been stunned. In the eyes of Sea God Island's residents, the High Priest—Bo Saixi—was lofty, pure, and spotless, like a goddess. Yet she had actually revealed the appearance of a young girl deeply in love.
Lian Changsheng knew nothing of this, because on the way to the restaurant with Hai Long Douluo, he encountered the three women returning from shopping.
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