I'd Take a Blade in the Ribs for My Brothers

Deepest part of the innermost part of the Devil Beast Forest.

Inside the dark and damp cave, the massive body of the Nether Bone Dragon coiled on the jagged rock walls, its white bone spikes intertwined with the crevices in the rock.

The ghostly blue soul flame flickered weakly in its empty eye sockets, and its dragon tail drooped listlessly on the ground, occasionally splashing up a few strands of decaying soil when it swung around.

Its front paws repeatedly pawed at the scattered bone fragments on the ground, making a cracking sound, like a bored child.

Water droplets seeping from the cave ceiling splattered onto its skull, but it only irritably spewed out a cloud of musty-smelling gray mist, too lazy to even roar.

"How can a father be so terrifying when his daughter is so adorable? Sigh, I can't fit into that circle anymore. I'm already lucky to have kept my other kidney."

It sensed its other kidney; if it lost this kidney too, it could imagine being scolded for being listless when it tried to play with Little Jiaojiao in the future.

Just as it was thinking this, suddenly, a bolt of lightning struck outside the cave.

It made a loud "boom" sound.

"Um?"

The Nether Bone Dragon focused its senses and ventured out to explore. The next moment, a bolt of lightning flashed by at an incredibly terrifying speed, arriving right in front of it in the blink of an eye!

Thunder transformed into a human figure!

It was Xiao Qingyi!

Upon seeing Xiao Qingyi, the Nether Bone Dragon's lantern-sized eyes widened even further, and it immediately assumed a defensive stance.

So strong!!

It recognized the newcomer as Great Emperor Leixiao, Xiao Qingyi, at a glance.

However, the Xiao Qingyi of today is not the same Xiao Qingyi it knew!

His cultivation and strength are comparable to the Eternal Night Demon Emperor of yesteryear!

Good heavens! Have they all become so powerful?!

What brings this guy here?!

Etc!

Could it be because of his kidneys?

Because of his daughter, the Eternal Night Demon Emperor couldn't come himself, so he sent Xiao Qingyi instead?!

Throughout the entire Demon Domain, everyone knows about the relationship between the Eternal Night Demon Emperor and Xiao Qingyi!

"Hey, little earthworm, you're really here? Got some free time?" Xiao Qingyi asked with a smile after arriving in front of the Nether Bone Dragon.

He had seen the Nether Bone Dragon a few times before. At that time, the Nether Bone Dragon was about the same strength as him, and the two of them kept to themselves and didn't interfere with each other.

However, when he saw the Netherworld Nether Bone Dragon Nether Bone Dragon again, his gaze towards it was somewhat different.

I've become stronger!

The Nether Bone Dragon looks a bit weak.

"What are you doing here? I suddenly remembered I have something to do..." The Nether Bone Dragon sensed something was wrong and quickly made up an excuse for himself.

"What are you busy with? Is it more important than my business? I need a dragon kidney." Xiao Qingyi grinned.

A seemingly gentle smile startled the Nether Bone Dragon.

Are they really here to steal my kidney?!

"No! What heavenly law have I broken?! Why are you treating me like this?!" The Nether Bone Dragon exploded, shouting in grievance.

It was one thing for the God of Slaughter to rip out its kidneys, but now Xiao Qingyi wants to do the same? Does he really think it's an easy dragon to bully?!

That's definitely true...

But you can't treat a dragon like this!!!

"Wait, are you mistaken? You and Miaomiao are good friends. I'm not here to take your kidney." Xiao Qingyi glanced at the Nether Bone Dragon Nether Bone Dragon, who looked like he was about to cry at any moment, and rolled his eyes at it.

Do I look like the kind of bad guy who likes to steal other people's kidneys?!

"Are you sure?" The Nether Bone Dragon was taken aback.

"Of course! Miaomiao and I are very close, Lu Qing'an also told me not to touch you," Xiao Qingyi said.

"Phew! Can't you just say everything at once?! You scared me to death!" The Nether Bone Dragon has been extremely sensitive to frights lately.

There's nothing we can do; one of the dragon's hearts was taken from him, so it's normal for him to become more sensitive.

Just as the Nether Bone Dragon let out a sigh of relief, Xiao Qingyi abruptly changed the subject. "However, Lu Qing'an still asked me to prepare a dragon kidney tonight to make soup for the child, so he sent me here."

Nether Bone Dragon: "..."

Are you trying to pull a plot twist on me?!

In the end, they still want to take my kidney, right?!

Ah!!!!!!

Seeing the Nether Bone Dragon pause for a moment, then about to erupt in a frenzy, Xiao Qingyi quickly finished speaking, "I'm not talking about taking your kidney, don't be nervous! What I mean is, I need the dragon's kidney!"

"Isn't this like taking my kidney?! Aaaaaah! I can't live anymore!!!"

"Didn't you understand? I want the dragon's kidney!"

"That's like taking out my kidney!!"

"No, are you stupid? I only want the dragon kidney, but not yours."

At this point, the sensitive and frightened Nether Bone Dragon's eyes suddenly cleared.

"Wait! You mean, I can just get you dragon kidneys from other dragons?"

"That's right!!!" Xiao Qingyi nodded in satisfaction.

It would be quite difficult for him to find it himself!

We'd have to search the entire Demon Domain, and some dragons roam around, quite powerful, making the search difficult.

It would be better to just go directly to the Netherworld Nether Bone Dragon Nether Bone Dragon and let it help him find it!

Or perhaps, he could lure other dragons to this place with the Nether Bone Dragon, and then he would attack them!

A strange look appeared on the face of the Nether Bone Dragon, and it said, "Even a Flood Dragon will do?"

"The dragon's kidneys are so-so. The best ones are purebred dragon kidneys; Miaomiao and the others like to eat."

"I know ten dragons of the same purebred as me. Which one do you want?" the Nether Bone Dragon asked decisively.

They all have sound transmission markings!!

"Haha, I knew you had a way!" Xiao Qingyi's old eyes lit up.

"But what benefit would I gain from doing this?" asked the Nether Bone Dragon.

He was afraid that Xiao Qingyi would say something like, "That way, we won't have to cut your kidney."

Xiao Qingyi said, "Didn't you want to come over to the courtyard and have dinner with us? Miaomiao will definitely be happy to see you. This is also why Lu Qing'an asked me to come here."

"Hahaha! Okay, okay! Is one enough? If not, I'll bring two here! One dragon and one kidney?!" The Nether Bone Dragon suddenly got excited.

I never expected this kind of plot twist!

It's finally able to integrate into this circle?!

Better to die for your fellow Daoist than for this one!

My dear friends, let's all lose a kidney too!!

"Ahem, quite a few people have come tonight, these two are the best," Xiao Qingyi said with a smile.

"Sure, sure! Here, of these ten dragons, whose kidney do you want?"

The Nether Bone Dragon exhaled mist, which coalesced into the phantom images of ten dragons.

There is the Azure Sea Dragon.

There is the Sky Lord Sky Giant Dragon.

There's also Flame Wyvern.

And so on.

"Oh ho, we can choose? Then I'll pick these two! Especially this Sea Dragon King, the kids have never tasted seafood before," Xiao Qingyi said with a smile.

"Sure, sure! I'll call them here right away! Wait a moment!"

The Nether Bone Dragon quickly took out a Sound Transmission Jade Slip, cleared its throat, and first sent a message to the Sea Dragon.

"Haha! Hai-ge! How have you been? Let me tell you a secret, I've struck it rich lately! I have something amazing here, do you want to take a look? I'll take you along to get stronger together!!"

After chatting for a while and confirming that the other party was on its way, the Nether Bone Dragon sent a telepathic message to the next Sky Giant Dragon.

"Hey buddy! Come quick! My cultivation has improved by leaps and bounds lately! Tsk tsk! When I find something good, you're the first person I think of!!!"

After making contact with the two dragons, the Nether Bone Dragon ended its telepathic communication. Then, as if remembering something, it said, "Just kidneys? How about a heart? This Flame Wyvern, like me, has two hearts!"

Xiao Qingyi's expression lit up, and he said with a smile, "It's really too monotonous, shall we have one?"

"We definitely need one! Wait, I'll contact them again!"

The Nether Bone Dragon continued to transmit its message with a cheerful laugh.