"Wait a minute, Grandpa, this Nether Domain Seal has become a brand etched onto my body, doesn't that count as Refinement?"
Ling Yi pointed to his chest and said.
"Of course not!"
"When the Underworld created the Nether Domain Seal, it was intended for ordinary people, but it's extremely difficult for ordinary people to Refinement it."
"To prevent it from being discovered and coveted by those with ulterior motives, some initial functions were set up and certain permissions were granted."
"Is that so?" Ling Yi was instantly disappointed.
"Haha, brat, don't be discouraged. The Nether Domain Seal is extremely valuable. If it were so easy to Refinement, the Underworld would already have a bunch of Netherworld Lords by now."
"You should know that anyone who Refinement the Nether Domain Seal, once they die and enter the Underworld, their soul will not be subject to Reincarnation and will be ranked alongside Lord Yan."
"Although the number of Nether Domain Seal issued by the Underworld back then wasn't large, it wasn't insignificant either. Yet, to this day, not a single person within the Underworld has ever possessed Nether Domain Seal."
"No way! Grandpa, this has way too many plot holes. Those who got the Nether Domain Seal will die sooner or later, right? And if they're going to die, they'll definitely go to the Underworld."
The old man shook his head helplessly. "I don't know!"
Ling Yi looked at him with disdain. "What's the difference between this and digging plot Digging in a novel and not filling them in?"
"What kind of look is that? How many years have I been in the Underworld? Less than a hundred years. It's already quite remarkable that I know so much."
"Besides, I'm just a Xiaoxiao city lord with very limited authority. I have no access to many of the Underworld's core secrets."
Okay, I misunderstood. I thought Grandpa was all-knowing and all-powerful.
Suddenly, the image of his great-grandfather in his mind diminished somewhat.
The matter of Refinement the Nether Domain Seal can be put aside for now.
According to the old man, only by Refinement the Nether Domain Seal Nether Domain Seal one use its functions of devouring Obsession and soul power.
But now I can use it directly. Does this mean that I've already completed the Refinement without even realizing it?
At this moment, the old man was also frowning and deep in thought.
He hadn't really considered the issue Ling Yi raised before.
"There are three problems now!" the old man said in a deep voice.
"Why have all the previous Nether Domain Seal disappeared? Why has no one possessing Nether Domain Seal ever appeared in the Underworld? Where did they go? Have they Reincarnation, or...?"
If they are Reincarnation, that's fine. But if they are not Reincarnation and do not enter the Underworld, then there are only two possible outcomes: either they can Longevity and remain in the mortal realm.
Or perhaps, their soul has already been scattered and entered the Great Reincarnation.
Ling Yi naturally understood the meaning behind his grandfather's words, but he didn't pay much attention to it.
"Grandpa, don't worry, everyone lives their whole life in the end, and they're all going to die anyway!"
"Hehe!" The old man chuckled, patted Ling Yi on the shoulder, and said, "You're quite magnanimous, lad."
"This isn't magnanimity, it's just giving up. There's no point in worrying about these things now. Things will work themselves out. There's always a way out."
"Either these secrets will reveal themselves, and we'll figure them out sooner or later; or we'll never know them."
"That only proves that we're not the Protagonist, just Xiao Longtao, and we're not qualified to get involved in the Big Shot ' affairs."
Ling Canghai burst into laughter. "You little rascal, you're actually comforting me now!"
Ling Yi shrugged and said, "At worst, it's just that some Big Shot in the Underworld don't want the Nether Domain Seal to enter the Underworld at all!"
Hearing Ling Yi say this, Ling Canghai stopped dwelling on the matter.
The Underworld is currently facing a huge crisis, so there's no point in thinking too much about it. Let's get through this crisis first.
Ling Canghai and Ling Yi talked for a long time and about many things.
Although Ling Yi had never met this great-grandfather, he only vaguely remembered seeing a few photos of him when he was a child.
Yet, one could still Perception the deep care this great-grandfather had for his junior.
"It's almost time, this old man should be going too. As for the Nether Domain Seal, we still need to find a way to Refinement; at least for now, you need the Nether Domain Seal to protect yourself."
"Don't worry, once the Nether Domain Seal is in our hands, it's almost certain to stay. We'll be living the high life from now on," Ling Yi said confidently.
Refinement? What's Refinement Refinement? There's absolutely no need for that.
Since he already had the Nether Domain Seal, he had to get through it regardless of whether there were any pitfalls ahead.
Maybe I'm destined to be the Protagonist, turning misfortune into good fortune and turning adversity into blessing?
"Haha, no problem, let's go!"
As soon as his grandfather finished speaking, Ling Yi felt the scene before him Changes. What was originally an old house and courtyard had turned into Void.
In the blink of an eye, Ling Yi found himself lying in bed.
This feeling is like waking up from a dream; someone who doesn't know better might think they've just traveled back in time.
Hmm, time travel, time travel? A flash of inspiration struck Ling Yi.
However, you can only try this once the Nether Domain Seal reaches level 10. Right now, I don't even know how to level it up.
Clearly, judging from the interface data, simply accumulating Merit is not enough to upgrade the system.
However, based on the functions and parameters currently displayed in the Nether Domain Seal, besides Merit, the only other functions are devouring Obsession and soul power.
I don't know what I'll get from absorbing Obsession and soul power—will it all be Soul Power, or will it be two different energy parameters?
We'll find out the specifics once we find an unlucky guy to test it out.
Just then, there was a knock on Ling Yi's door, and Bai Xiaoyao's Mengmeng voice came from outside.
"Hey, Boss Ling, time to get up and eat!"
Ling Yi then remembered that there were two beautiful women living here.
The thought of beautiful women immediately energized Ling Yi.
He quickly put on his clothes and ran over to open the door.
What comes into view is an incredibly cute Xiaomei, Bai Xiaoyao, whose charm is so overwhelming it could melt anyone's heart.
Ugh, showing me this first thing in the morning? Who can stand it?
But seriously, do you women get up so early to put on makeup and dress up? Getting all dolled up so early in the morning is a bit much.
Bai Xiaoyao stretched her neck out, opened her beautiful big eyes, and looked around the room behind Ling Yi.
"Come in if you want to see. You look shifty and sneaky, it's easy for people to misunderstand, okay?" Ling Yi laughed.
"Tch, who wants to see that? I'm just curious. And what misunderstanding? Are you thinking something bad?"
What bad things am I thinking about?
Bai Xiaoyao rolled her eyes. "Stop talking nonsense and hurry up and eat. Hmph, this is breakfast that Sister Qingyun specially brought back for you!"
"If those Young Master in Dafeng City found out that Sister Qingyun actually bought food for a man, they'd probably come after you like madmen."
Dafeng City, Fu Qingyun?
"Oh my, I was wondering why the name Fu Qingyun sounded so familiar. Oh, it's Fu Qingyun!" Ling Yi said, slapping his forehead.
"You're just spouting nonsense. Do you even know Sister Qingyun?"
"How could I not know? When I was in college, two of my roommates were from Dafeng City, Fu Qingyun was their goddess."
"You wouldn't believe it, sometimes they'd duel over just a single photo of Fu Qingyun, the kind where it's a matter of life and death."
"The key point is that neither of them had ever met Fu Qingyun, and Fu Qingyun didn't know them at all."
"If those two idiots knew Fu Qingyun was with me, do you believe me? They'd sell everything they own and fly over here right now."
"Hehe, is it that interesting?" Bai Xiaoyao laughed.
"They're like crazy fans, my god, they can't live without mentioning Fu Qingyun every day. I was wondering why that name sounded so familiar."
Bai Xiaoyao's eyes darted around, and she asked, "Then, is Sister Qingyun pretty?"
"That's a pointless question."
"Would you like Qingyun to be your girlfriend?"
"That's still nonsense!" Ling Yi didn't deny it.
Then Bai Xiaoyao ran downstairs, shouting as she ran, "Sister Qingyun, that big wolf Ling Yi said he wants you to be his girlfriend!"
Damn, is that what I meant? Well, not entirely.
It means having ideas, but absolutely not taking the initiative.
If the beautiful Ms. Fu is interested in him, then he naturally wouldn't mind developing the relationship further; if she isn't, then there's no point.
Four years of college dating taught Ling Yi that these days, those who take the initiative often end up being the passive ones, and the outcome is rarely good!
When Ling Yi arrived downstairs, he was surprised to find that Fu Qingyun had already started working, Weaving the Dragon Bones of an AK paper dragon with her fair little hands.
Are you working that hard?
Ling Yi grabbed a steamed bun from the table, took a bite, and asked indistinctly, "Did your great-grandmother appear in your Dream Visitation again last night?"
Fu Qingyun nodded seriously. "Yes!"
"My great-grandfather also appeared in my Dream Visitation, saying that the situation in the Underworld is not good, and that I should get some powerful weapons."
"That's what my great-grandmother said too, but unfortunately I don't know how to make it!"
"By the way, Xiaoyao is usually a bit crazy and likes to joke around, don't be angry." Fu Qingyun glared at Bai Xiaoyao and said.
"Sis, that's called being lively and energetic, youthful and cute. What do you mean by being crazy and eccentric?"
After swallowing the bun in his mouth, Ling Yi said, "I'm planning to make something new today, you..."
"I'll keep making AK paper offerings; the more I make, the less pressure there will be on the Underworld."
After a pause, Fu Qingyun continued, "Grandma said that the pressure from the Underworld is now on your shoulders; you are the key to winning this war."
"I can only do what I can."
Ling Yi wanted to say something joking, but seeing how serious Fu Qingyun, he immediately swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
"How about we get more people to come and help?" Bai Xiaoyao suggested.
Ling Yi pointed to the paper offerings made by Fu Qingyun and said, "Who do you think can be like Fu Qingyun, with a built-in Copy System? This is a delicate craft!"
"That's true!"
Bai Xiaoyao tried it out herself yesterday. This thing looks simple, but anyone who tries it will know how difficult it is.
Anyway, Bai Xiaoyao can't do it.
Ling Yi didn't not want to find someone, but finding someone costs money, right?
Moreover, Ling Yi is going to try something today.
Although my great-grandfather said that mass-produced goods lack human touch and burning them wouldn't help.
But Ling Yi still wanted to give it a try.
It wasn't that he didn't trust his great-grandfather, but rather that he felt he possessed the Nether Domain Seal, which might allow him to Ignore these rules.
Or rather, the Nether Domain Seal itself is the rule.
Ling Yi majored in Electronic Information Engineering in college, so building a simplified production line shouldn't be a problem for him.
That's right, his pitiful savings are likely to shrink significantly.
"I'm going out to buy some things. We're moving too slowly; we have to think of something!" Ling Yi said to the two women.