Origins

"Nine... Nine Nether?" Mu Chen stammered.

"Since you helped me obtain the Nine Nether Underworld Bird Essence Blood, just ask if you need anything in the future... Anyway, thank you."

Nine Nether hooked an arm around Mu Chen's neck, squeezing his throat until it hurt.

Yet the soft sensation against his back made him enjoy it somewhat.

"Cough, cough..." After finally breaking free from Nine Nether, Mu Chen reminded her, "You're in human form now, so shouldn't you put on some clothes first?"

Mm... He definitely had not been trying to take advantage of her, but Nine Nether had suddenly offered him such a treat, and he had been too caught off guard to dodge.

"Tch... Don't tell me you've started having thoughts you shouldn't be having?"

She shook her head, and light surged over her body, forming a dark cyan outfit.

"I haven't completely evolved into a divine beast physique yet, so I need to sleep for a while. I'm afraid I won't be able to help you during this time."

"It's fine. You don't need to worry about me. A Meng is still here, after all. If I run into trouble, she'll help." Mu Chen straightened his clothes.

"Ah... Little Mu Mu, you only remember me once Nine Nether is gone. Am I really that unimportant in your heart?" Di Er Meng's phantom appeared before Mu Chen, her expression full of resentment.

"Because Nine Nether is free. Asking you for help costs money... Even if the price is on credit and won't need to be paid until later." Mu Chen was very direct.

"Wait, you can come out of the qi sea?" Mu Chen suddenly jolted in surprise.

Nine Nether occasionally came out for some fresh air, but ever since Di Er Meng had entered his qi sea,