Because of you two, my heart has become filthier and filthier!
Xiang Yuan grumbled inwardly. Lately, he had been so in tune with Bai Wuyan and Sword Venerable Su Ran, routinely knocking lightly upon the door, getting far too close, that even he—a little white flower with pure thoughts—had been contaminated.
Though he said that, Xiang Yuan still felt he should be cautious. With a flick of his fingertip, he sent out a wisp of yin-yang energy and wrapped it around the Reincarnation Relic.
After turning it over for a while and confirming there were no hidden tricks, he finally clasped it in his palm.
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The jade wall responded. Jambu Gate had opened, and they could leave the Demon Ruins Realm at any time.
Only then did Xiang Yuan's suspended heart finally settle completely. Though Bai Wuyan and Sword Venerable Su Ran found it unbelievable, Jambu Gate would not lie. They could now come and go freely, and return to the Dry Abyss Realm.
Xiang Yuan did not leave immediately. He pursed his lips, saw that the honest-looking Bull Devil King was still kneeling, and clenched his fist as he coughed twice. "Great Sage, I have heard something of your legendary deeds. You are a resounding figure even among the Three Realms. This posture truly harms your prestige. Please rise first, then we can speak."
"Immortal, it is not that this old bull is unwilling to rise, but that I have offended you greatly before. This old bull might blame it on demonic thoughts running wild, but what was done was done. The sin lies with this old bull, and my conscience cannot rest!" The Bull Devil King raised an arm to wipe his face, so vexed and remorseful that he had reached