"It was my rudeness."
Ouyang Lan sensed that indifference and understood that Han Xuanji did not want to have too much to do with her. A trace of disappointment swept through her heart.
Seeing Ouyang Lan's appearance, the Nether Crow, for some reason, laughed even more heartily, flapping its wings and moving closer, cawing loudly:
"Haha, little girl, you've got a good plan. You're quite talented, but you should be aware of the karma you've accumulated, and this lord might not even be interested in you."
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Lan lowered her head, not daring to say anything more.
She was born with exceptional talent, far surpassing her peers, but there was always a voice in her heart telling her something.
Not enough!
Therefore, she was eager to become stronger and never dared to slack off.
Arriving at this depths of the Nether Sea was certainly not without purpose.
She was surprised that her sudden request to become an apprentice was rejected.
Ouyang Lan took a deep breath, calmed her emotions, and bowed again solemnly, this time with a much more elegant and humble demeanor.
"I will never forget Ouyang Lan life-saving grace."
To be honest, my risky expedition into the Nether Sea this time was not without purpose.
She raised her eyes, her gaze fixed firmly on Han Xuanji.
"This junior dares not presume to be your disciple, senior. However, I know of an important inheritance deep within the Nether Sea, an Dao Path fundamental to my cultivation. Knowing my own low cultivation and perilous path ahead, I have humbly requested to become your disciple, hoping to receive your protection and retrieve the inheritance."
Her words were neither humble nor arrogant, and she frankly explained the reason for her abrupt decision to become a disciple.
After all, although he had saved her life, this inheritance was too important. If it weren't for the bond between master and disciple, she really wouldn't dare to trust Han Xuanji too much.
Of course, seeing Han Xuanji's indifference, she actually breathed a sigh of relief.
"Regarding the Land of Inheritance, I only need to take one item; you may take all the other treasures, senior. Is that alright?"
Ouyang Lan's eyes were clear, and her words were sincere; she did not seem to be lying.
Upon hearing this...
A barely perceptible hint of surprise flashed in Han Xuanji's eyes.
Could it be the legacy left behind by the Reincarnation Immortal King?
It seems that the Reincarnation Immortal King had prepared for death before his death; perhaps he realized that he was merely one of many reincarnations?
The Nether Crow nodded upon hearing this and cried out:
"Not a single lie was told..."
But then he spoke again as if nothing had happened:
"I just wonder if there's some crucial information hidden inside?"
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Lan glared fiercely at Nether Crow, signaling Nether Crow to shut up.
She was also quite helpless; if it weren't for her sense of crisis, she wouldn't have resorted to such a desperate measure.
"The legacy can only be taken by me, but I can swear that I will never have any other intention to harm my predecessors."
Han Xuanji believed the other party's words. After pondering for a moment, she did not immediately agree or refuse, but calmly asked:
"You're probably not the only one who knows this, are you?"
Ouyang Lan hesitated for a moment, but knowing there was no point in hiding it, she spoke frankly:
"I'm not sure either, but I'm certain the legacy still exists, and it contains many treasures that would be useful to Immortal King."
Her words were brief and to the point.
The Nether Crow, listening from the side, was dumbfounded and cawed, "Useful even for Immortal King? Caw! You woman... your background is truly extraordinary!"
Its gaze toward Ouyang Lan suddenly held a hint of awe.
To possess such intelligence, one must likely be no ordinary person.
Han Xuanji weighed the pros and cons in his mind. He had previously declined to take on a disciple because he did not want to get involved in the cause and effect, but now that the other party had taken the initiative to reveal such important information, and the interests involved were not small, it was worth it.
This is a place where you can sign in with seven stars, and it's not easy to miss it.
In any case, with his current strength, even if the Reincarnation Immortal King were to be resurrected, he wouldn't be able to do anything to him.
He was particularly envious of the other person's insights into the Great Dao of Samsara.
And don't forget, the Reincarnation Immortal King is also proficient in Sword Dao.
The Reincarnation Sword Dao he pioneered is also a profound Sword Dao, comparable to the Daluo Sword Dao.
As Han Xuanji pondered, the Nether Crow cried out:
"That's not enough sincerity!"
Ouyang Lan felt helpless, but knew that this was the key to gaining trust.
She took a deep breath and said solemnly:
"This junior hereby Nether Sea Oath with my true spirit that I have absolutely no intention of harming you during this journey. If I conceal any information I obtain, I am willing to suffer the backlash from the Nether Sea and have my true spirit shattered!"
This oath is even more terrifying than Heavenly Dao Oath; when sworn in the Nether Sea, it will naturally elicit a response from the the Unseen.
Ouyang Lan paused briefly, as if making a decision, and forced out a drop of pale golden blood containing strange reincarnation fluctuations from her fingertip. Within that blood, a tiny rune could be faintly seen flowing.
"This place of inheritance is indeed protected by restrictions. It cannot be touched by anyone other than the inheritor. Forcibly taking it will inevitably result in backlash. This is the first layer of protection."
"This is the ' Reincarnation Blood Guide,' the key to unlocking the core inheritance, and also the ability to sense when others approach. This junior may hand it over to the senior."
After a moment of silence, Han Xuanji raised his eyes, his gaze as still as a deep well:
"Can."
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Lan's eyes flashed with joy, and she quickly bowed.
"Thank you so much, senior!"
"Wait a minute,"
Han Xuanji raised her hand to stop him, her tone remaining calm.
"I have conditions."
"Please speak, senior!"
"First, regarding all your actions during this trip, if I discover any unauthorized activities by you, you will bear the consequences."
"Secondly, upon arriving at the place of inheritance, I must first investigate for danger. If there is danger, I may abandon you at any time."
"Thirdly, after this matter, our karmic debts are settled. You must not mention anything about me to anyone else. Of course, you have also repaid the debt of saving my life."
The conditions were clear, even more lenient than Ouyang Lan had anticipated, and she agreed without hesitation:
"All juniors may swear to obey!"
"If that's the case, then let's make a vow."
Han Xuanji said calmly.
Ouyang Lan immediately drew blood-red runes in the air, swearing by her divine soul, and wrote down all the conditions proposed by Han Xuanji.
A flash of blood, and the oath was made.
If one violates this rule, one's moral resolve will be damaged, and one will also be subject to extremely severe punishment.
Even Daluo Golden Immortal cannot escape punishment.
Thank you, senior.
Ouyang Lan quickly agreed, feeling a great weight lifted from her heart. At the same time, she carefully wrapped the drop of " Reincarnation Blood Guide " with her magic Law Power and sent it to Han Xuanji.
Han Xuanji rolled up his sleeve and put it away, storing it only by isolating it with his Divine Sense.
"Let's act without delay and point the way."
Suppressing her excitement, Ouyang Lan relied on the increasingly clear senses within her body to point towards the deeper reaches of the Nether Sea, where the deathly stillness was even more intense:
"Senior, over there..."
Han Xuanji nodded slightly, and with a flick of his sleeve, a gentle force lifted Ouyang Lan up.
Let's go.
As soon as they finished speaking, their figures transformed into faint streaks of light, silently merging into the boundless darkness of the Nether Sea.
"Sigh, let this crow go take a look too."
The noisy Nether Crow realized that Han Xuanji was completely ignoring it, but it didn't dare to complain. It just muttered to itself and followed.
On the other side, a figure slowly walked in the Nether Sea. It was a young man dressed in black robes, with a pale and sinister face, sharp eyes like a hawk, and a powerful aura emanating from him.
"As long as I take this Reincarnation Dao Fruit, I can advance to the Late-Stage Taiyi Golden Immortal. At that time, I can find other reincarnated bodies and embark on the path to Daluo."
Zhang Jianqing murmured to himself, stepping out of the mist to reveal his figure.
He raised his right hand, and the surrounding Reincarnation Sin Spirit dared not approach him.
One step ahead leads to continuous progress.
He has already taken the lead in reaching the Taiyi Golden Immortal and has seized the talents of three reincarnated beings; the other reincarnated beings are far inferior to him.
"Um?"
Zhang Jianqing looked surprised and doubtful, and murmured:
"Someone actually arrived before me? Could it be that they sensed that reincarnated being earlier?"
After reciting the words, Zhang Jianqing quickly flew towards the place of inheritance.
A mere Golden Immortal can only serve as sustenance for him to achieve the Daluo realm.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but smile.
That's truly killing two birds with one stone!