Little Blackie, the Thief Saint
Standing before the Ice Dragon, Lu Qing'an asked, "Can you speak human language?"
Seemingly sensing that Lu Qing'an did not intend to kill it, the Ice Dragon slowed its trembling slightly and then nodded.
"Yes, Forbidden Living Being should be able to conjure ethereal forms. If you don't want to die, come out and speak."
He wanted to inquire carefully about the Ice Dragon's situation. First, he wanted to know why the Ice Dragon looked so much like his Little Blackie, and second, he wanted to see if he could find out why the Cold Crystal Forbidden Land Forbidden Living Being.
Why did Jin Jing bring about such a big change to it?
If the golden crystal remained between the Ice Dragon's brows, he felt that the Cold Crystal Forbidden Land could become even stronger.
There's a chance it could be even stronger than the Demon God Mother Tree.
As soon as Lu Qing'an finished speaking, the Ice Dragon spat out a snowflake, which frantically gathered together and formed the shape of a woman.
She stood amidst the snow, her pure white robes fluttering, a teardrop-like ice crystal between her brows reflecting the golden light in her dragon eyes.
Her black hair reached her shoulders, studded with snowflakes, which made her face appear even whiter than before, with only a touch of color on her lips.
Above her shoulders were large scales made of ice shards, which seemed somewhat out of place with her beautiful appearance.
"Could you... could you please not kill me?"
The first words spoken by the Ice Dragon immediately evoked a sense of pity and tenderness.
Weak and gentle.
But to Lu Qing'an, this was a typical example of a dead, consonant sound.
"Let's see if you cooperate." Lu Qing'an showed no pity for the Ice Dragon's apparent weakness; his expression was cold and indifferent.
"I'll cooperate." The Ice Dragon nodded quickly.
"First, tell me how you became Forbidden Living Being."
Upon hearing this, Ice Dragon hesitated for a moment before recounting what had happened to him.
This happened many years ago.
It couldn't remember exactly how long ago, because it hadn't developed intelligence yet, only some chaotic consciousness. It only knew that one day a piece of golden crystal flew down here.
The hard, cold crystal was instantly melted by this golden crystal, which continued to melt and fall into the deepest part of the abyss before finally stopping.
A long time passed, and finally, six hundred years ago, under the influence of the golden crystal, it gained sentience and merged with the crystal, becoming Forbidden Living Being.
"It seems that golden crystal is quite extraordinary. Did it truly originate from beyond this realm?"
Next time I encounter something like this, I won't let the energy body devour it; I'll keep it for my own research.
"Alright, the second question: whose designation is this Ice Dragon body based on?" Lu Qing'an stared at the woman before him, a dark glint in his eyes as he spoke.
If the Ice Dragon showed any sign of lying, he wouldn't mind letting Ice Dragon experience the power of his Immortal-Slaying Black Flame.
It seems that those with bodies of ice and snow are most afraid of fire.
Upon hearing this, Ice Dragon's expression turned somewhat ugly, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "A thief!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Qing'an narrowed his eyes slightly.
That must be his Little Blackie!
That Little Blackie has stolen quite a lot.
When Li Cangxuan heard these words, he was certain.
It was indeed related to his master's contracted beast.
"Oh? What did this thief steal from you?" Lu Qing'an asked.
"It stole another of my mysterious gems! Although that one wasn't as big as the other, it betrayed my feelings! I initially considered it a friend!" The Ice Dragon looked quite indignant.
Lu Qing'an fell silent.
There's another piece of golden crystal?!
And it was stolen by his Little Blackie?
Wouldn't that Little Blackie have changed a lot?
Where is that Little Blackie hiding?
"Were you friends before?" Lu Qing'an asked, following up on Ice Dragon's question.
The Ice Dragon recounted what had happened.
It had just been born when a Black Dragon, being chased by others, came here to hide.
And then they met.
The Ice Dragon was initially a special form, and at its birth, it possessed the mind of a child. After encountering the Black Dragon, they became friends.
It spent a long time with the Black Dragon, about twenty years. The people who were chasing the Black Dragon had already left, but the Black Dragon stayed with it, saying that it would stay until it had a physical form before leaving.
Unexpectedly, just as it was building its body based on the Black Dragon's form, and its attention was somewhat diverted, the Black Dragon quickly stole a piece of gold crystal and fled at full speed.
Lu Qing'an almost laughed.
This is indeed something his Little Blackie would do.
For this kid, lying low for thousands or tens of thousands of years is child's play in order to steal what he wants.
In Little Blackie's words, being a professional master Thief Saint requires extreme patience.
No matter how cautious or focused a prey is, there will always be a moment when its concentration falters, and that's when it strikes.
"Do you know where it ultimately went?" Lu Qing'an asked.
He had already sent his apprentice to search, but they found nothing and had no idea where the demon was hiding in the Demon Domain.
Luo Danhong recently developed a special formation, but he didn't have anything containing the aura left by Little Blackie.
"I don't know, but if I'm still alive, one day I will find it!"
You can deceive its feelings, but you can't deceive its precious one!
"Unfortunately, you may not survive today," Lu Qing'an said calmly, staring at the Ice Dragon before him.
Upon hearing this, the corner of the Ice Dragon's mouth twitched.
Didn't you say that if I cooperated with you, you'd let me live...?
"Of course, you were quite cooperative just now, so I'll give you a chance."
Lu Qing'an seemed to have thought of something, a smile playing on his lips.
That smile seemed somewhat intriguing.
He thought of his eldest daughter.
Cultivating within a treasure in extreme cold makes cultivation much faster.
This Cold Crystal Forbidden Land, which has now been transformed into Forbidden Living Being, is a good choice.
Refine it into his treasure!
Just like the Demon God Mother Tree.
"What opportunity?" The Ice Dragon dared not offer any resistance.
That energy entity was so thoroughly tortured by Lu Qing'an, if Lu Qing'an wanted to kill it, it probably wouldn't even have the ability to beg for mercy!
"I will refine you. I will retain most of your intelligence and seal your power, and give you back your power when I need you."
After he refined the Demon God Mother Tree, he sealed away most of its intelligence.
Now it can only be kept in his yard like a tree, serving as a cultivation aid and a simple ornamental object.
The Ice Dragon was silent for a moment, gritted its teeth, and nodded forcefully.
"OK!"
This is already the best possible outcome.
It's better than being dead!
Lu Qing'an nodded in satisfaction, then extended his right hand. As soon as the Emperor Position appeared, the entire void trembled violently.
Boom!
Under the suction force, the Ice Dragon's enormous body was pulled in front of his large hand.
Endless Demonic Qi surged forth, engulfing the Ice Dragon.
At the same time, a gigantic demonic figure appeared out of thin air above the Cold Crystal Forbidden Land.
He placed one hand on the Cold Crystal Forbidden Land, and terrifying Demonic Qi surged forth, covering the vast Cold Crystal Forbidden Land.
The time lasted less than a breath. Demonic Qi surged wildly into the Cold Crystal Forbidden Land, and when everything calmed down, the demonic shadow disappeared.
Lu Qing'an and Li Cangxuan appeared in the air, and above Lu Qing'an's palm floated a blue ice crystal, about the size of a Rubik's Cube, with many glowing holes on each side.
These tiny light-emitting holes are not aligned.
"Make a slight adjustment to arrange all the holes neatly."