Wenren Lingmeng's Condition, Perhaps It's Slumber!

The Dragon Person Crown Prince, seeing the two chatting merrily, coughed up a mouthful of fresh blood. These two! I'm still lying here, my head is swimming, and I'm about to pass out from blood loss. If this continues, I'll be dead.

He was the Crown Prince, with a bright future ahead of him. He didn't want to die like this. He tried to attract their attention. At least show me some respect!

Wenren Long Hong twisted his neck and looked at the Dragon Person Crown Prince. Knowing this fellow's identity was not simple, he spared its life.

Rather than killing it, it would be more suitable to exchange it for something good.

Wenren Long Hong walked forward, examined the Dragon Person Crown Prince's injuries, and said, "This guy should be Ao Ying Tian, the sixth son of Prince Guang of the South Sea Dragon Palace. The age fits."

After a careful look, he recognized Ao Ying Tian's identity.

Ao Ying Tian spat out a mouthful of blood and said, "Who exactly are you? I haven't seen either of you at Tianling Temple."

"You don't need to know who we are. You're a prisoner now, so act like one. Tell us what you know, and also, write a letter or leave a message jade slip or something, so I can have your father pay the ransom." Wenren Long Hong tapped the arrow, and Ao Ying Tian bared his teeth.

"Never."

Wenren Long Hong stepped on Ao Ying Tian's wound and asked, "Are you Dragon People itching for a fight again? Wanting to start a war so soon?"

Ao Ying Tian screamed in pain and fainted. Wenren Long Hong released his foot and stopped paying attention to Ao Ying Tian. He pulled out the arrow, and blood spurted out. Wenren Long Hong flicked the arrow, but no blood clung to it.

"What material is this?" Mu Zibai asked curiously.

"Arsenic Iron. Weapons made from this iron require extremely fine control of Qi to use, so it's very suitable for making bows and arrows. Moreover, once wounded, the injury is difficult to heal and will cause the injured to bleed to death." Wenren Long Hong put away the arrow.

"Then he should be fine, right?" Mu Zibai saw Ao Ying Tian bleeding profusely and thought, He can't die.

Wenren Long Hong held Ao Ying Tian's body and said, "He'll be fine. Dragon People have strong physiques; he won't bleed to death."

Mu Zibai nodded and looked at the mask on Ao Ying Tian's body. He took it off and played with it for a while, then asked, "Brother, take a look at this mask."

He took the mask and examined it carefully. "This mask is made of silk, butterfly powder, and a body-shaping lotion. There should be other things too. Its quality is not bad. When worn, if one's cultivation is not high, it can completely conceal one's aura and transform into someone else. It seems he used this mask to infiltrate Tianling Temple."

Mu Zibai put on the mask, which looked like human skin, but he didn't change at all.

"You need to use Qi to control the mask's subtle changes and transform into the appearance you imagine. However, although this mask is exquisite, if you use it for too long, your face might also change, unless you have the strong bones and sinews of a Dragon Person."

Upon hearing this, he decisively put away the mask in his hand.

"By the way, why did these two Dragon People come to Tianling Temple?" Mu Zibai asked curiously.

"We'll probably have to ask Tianling Temple. But no matter the reason, their unauthorized infiltration of our territory is unacceptable." Wenren Long Hong said.

Seeing the Dragon Sinew in Mu Zibai's hand, he asked, "Your Dragon Sinew?"

"Of course, I'm going to make a belt out of it," Mu Zibai said with a smile.

Wenren Long Hong fell silent. After a moment of silence, he patted Mu Zibai's shoulder and gave him a thumbs-up.

Using the Dragon Palace Crown Prince's Dragon Sinew to make a belt? Luxurious, but it looked incredibly imposing!

At this moment, the monks from Tianling Temple came down.

Next, Wenren Long Hong negotiated with the people from Tianling Temple. Mu Zibai did not participate.

"Brother-in-law, are you alright?" Wenren Qingyi asked with concern.

"Isn't it obvious?"

Mu Zibai was a bit disheveled, but overall, he was fine.

However, seeing Wenren Qingyi's concerned gaze, Mu Zibai was stunned and fell into thought, suspecting that Wenren Qingyi might have ulterior motives.

Seeing Mu Zibai's suspicious look, Wenren Qingyi put her hands on her hips, furious. I was finally concerned about you, and you suspect me!?

She snorted and ran off, probably to find Xiao E.

Mu Zibai was called into a meditation room by Wenren Long Hong. Besides Wenren Long Hong, there were several monks, led by the Abbot of Tianling Temple, Abbot Lanhua.

"Thank you both for your assistance. Otherwise, we really wouldn't have discovered the Dragon People infiltrating Tianling Temple," Abbot Lanhua said gratefully.

Wenren Long Hong smiled and said, "It's a small matter. The main credit goes to Xiaobai for capturing Ao Ying Tian in time."

Abbot Lanhua looked at Mu Zibai with kind and gentle eyes, nodding in gratitude.

He asked Mu Zibai how he discovered Ao Ying Tian, and Mu Zibai recounted the events.

Of course, many details were omitted, such as what happened between him and Wenren Qingyi in the wooden house.

After listening, everyone chuckled.

"If that's the case, this was truly a coincidence," Abbot Lanhua said with a smile.

Tianling Temple's monks rarely went out at night. And today, Mu Zibai happened to encounter them. If that wasn't a coincidence, what was?

"Abbot, I'm quite curious, what were they doing at Tianling Temple?" Wenren Long Hong asked, puzzled.

Abbot Lanhua sighed and said, "This matter is not exactly a secret. I recall that Benefactor Long Hong participated in the campaign to quell the Dragon Palace back then."

"Yes, I wasn't in charge of the main battlefield, but I still have a deep impression. Is this related to that battle from back then?"

Abbot Lanhua nodded and continued, "Does Young Master Long Hong still remember Prince Feng among the Dragon People from that year?"

"I remember Prince Feng massacred many of our soldiers in that battle. He was quite powerful and was eventually killed by the Imperial Advisor."

Wenren Long Hong recalled. He had witnessed that scene with his own eyes.

Prince Feng among the Dragon People was powerful, reaching the peak of Phoenix Nirvana. Few could resist him. He charged into the enemy lines alone, causing heavy losses to the Great You army.

The Imperial Advisor personally took action in the end, slaying him.

"Prince Feng practiced a poisonous art. In his final battle with the Imperial Advisor, he killed too many people. Furthermore, his Dao heart was shattered by the Imperial Advisor, causing him to descend into the Demonic Dao. After his death, his Dragon Pearl transformed into a Poison Pearl.

The poisonous power contained within the Poison Pearl is terrifying. Once it spreads, a radius of a hundred miles will be affected. The Imperial Advisor, with the power of Tianling Temple's incense, suppressed it, hoping to use the incense power to wear down the Poison Pearl's toxicity."

Wenren Long Hong suddenly understood and said, "So they want to obtain the Poison Pearl. Is the Poison Pearl safe now?"

"It has been suppressed very well, and half of its poisonous power has been worn down. However, if it were to appear in the world, it would likely still bring considerable disaster."

Wenren Long Hong nodded, then continued, "If that's the case, the Dragon People likely want to start a war. After all these years, they're probably itching for a fight again."

He twisted his wrist. There had been very few battles in recent years, at most resolving minor skirmishes. He had long been restless.

"I fear it will lead to widespread suffering again. The Dragon People must have a plan. General, you must be careful. If you need any help, my Tianling Temple is willing to offer its humble assistance."

"Alright," Wenren Long Hong nodded in agreement.

"How has the Imperial Advisor been lately?"

"He should be fine. As you know, the Imperial Advisor is elusive, and it's hard for us to see him," Wenren Long Hong shrugged.

Monk Lanhua recalled, "Back then, the Imperial Advisor fought against four Dragon People princes alone. That presence is unforgettable."

He then chatted with Monk Lanhua for a while, with Mu Zibai listening the entire time.

This matter would definitely not end here. The South Sea Dragon Palace was powerful, and Tianling Temple alone could not afford to offend them. They had already sent someone overnight to notify King Qi.

As soon as King Qi arrived, he began negotiations with the South Sea Dragon Palace.

Creak!

The door opened, and Monk Lanyuan walked in.

Monk Lanyuan is out? Mu Zibai and Wenren Long Hong stood up, stepped forward, and asked with concern, "Master Lanyuan, how is Lingmeng's condition?"

Mu Zibai's emotions were the most complex. He wanted Wenren Lingmeng to wake up, yet he didn't. His inner hope was to accumulate tens of millions of points before she woke up; that would be ideal.

Monk Lanyuan sighed, his face full of worry. He clasped his hands together and said, "I am truly sorry, I was unable to cure Benefactor Lingmeng."

Wenren Long Hong had already prepared himself, but despite that, he couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment. His hopes had once again been dashed.

A wave of worry washed over him. He wondered how his second sister would ever awaken. Would she be bedridden for the rest of her life?

"Thank you, Master Lanyuan, for your efforts." Although she wasn't cured, he had seen how much effort Monk Lanyuan had put in over these past few days and expressed his gratitude.

Mu Zibai clasped his hands together to show his thanks.

It seemed Wenren Lingmeng could only rely on herself.

Monk Lanyuan said, "There's no need for thanks. Benefactor Lingmeng's condition is rather strange. It's not Soul Loss Syndrome as stated. On the contrary, Benefactor Lingmeng is completely normal."

"Then why hasn't Lingmeng woken up yet?" Wenren Long Hong asked, confused.

Everything is normal, so why can't she wake up?

All the physicians said Wenren Lingmeng was completely normal, yet she had been lying there for half a year. Was that normal?

Monk Lanyuan pondered for a moment and said, "Benefactor Lingmeng's state is not Soul Loss Syndrome. I can't say for sure, but it's definitely not an illness. As for why she hasn't woken up, I suspect Benefactor Lingmeng might have fallen into a deep sleep."

"Deep sleep?"

"What do you mean?"

Mu Zibai thought for a moment and said, "Master Lanyuan, are you saying it's similar to the deep sleep Yao Beasts enter when they're breaking through?"

Some Yao Beasts, when facing a breakthrough, healing, or attempting to reach a significant realm, would enter a deep sleep to accumulate Spiritual Power and conserve their strength, allowing them to break through in one go.

To awaken from such a state would require a massive surge of Spiritual Power.

"That's right. It's exactly as this Benefactor said. I used the suspended silk pulse diagnosis method and confirmed she was safe. Moreover, Benefactor Long Hong has been continuously supplying Lingmeng Benefactor with Spiritual Power, yet there has been no change in Benefactor Lingmeng. This also puzzles this monk."

Wenren Long Hong sighed. Perhaps this was Lingmeng's fate. "Thank you for your trouble, Master."

He left with Mu Zibai.

Along the way, Wenren Long Hong remained silent, clearly worried about Wenren Lingmeng's situation.

"Big Brother, don't worry about Lingmeng. I believe she will get better," Mu Zibai comforted him.

"You're comforting me now," Wenren Long Hong smiled and said, "In a couple of days, after we discuss the matter of the Dragon People with King Qi, we'll leave."

"Okay," Mu Zibai nodded.

A brief answer to recent questions.

Don't ask me if it's a single or multiple female lead, I don't even know myself. The only certainty is that Wenren Lingmeng is definitely the female lead!

Also, I don't know why, but as I write, I suddenly feel like letting go a bit. As an author who's been single since birth, I'm having a bit of trouble controlling myself (:3"∠)

At the same time, you are welcome to discuss the novel's plot, settings, character designs, and other related issues. Your opinions are welcome.