Chapter 1254: Fishing

Rain Hitting Bluestone

"Boom!"

Just as Qin Sang was about to act, an ominous bloody light suddenly burst forth from the ground in the middle of the stone chamber, followed by the appearance of a peculiar red vortex.

The blood-red light and vortex appeared and vanished in a flash.

"This is a hidden dungeon!"

Qin Sang knew in his heart that Fatty Chicken's mother had likely sensed their arrival and was attacking the dungeon's restrictions.

Indeed, the bloody light flickered repeatedly, but the person inside remained unable to break free.

Qin Sang quickly activated his demonic banner, setting up a large formation. He then conjured demonic flames and cautiously began to attack. Fatty Chicken, eager to rescue its mother, also wanted to help but was stopped by Qin Sang.

The Thunder-Swallowing Eagle Demon King had been trapped here for so long, demonstrating the power of the dungeon's restrictions. Qin Sang needed to use his Celestial Eye ability to slowly decipher the restrictions and find their weaknesses.

If all else failed, he would have no choice but to seek help from his senior sister and the others.

Judging by the commotion, Fatty Chicken's mother seemed vibrant and energetic, far from weak, and in much better condition than he had imagined. She likely hadn't endured much torture.

Under attack from both inside and out, the vortex spun faster and faster.

Inside the dungeon, Jing Yu, seeing this scene, charged upward even more desperately.

Fatty Chicken couldn't lend a hand, and seeing how sturdy the restrictions were, it grew restless.

"Fully focus on sensing the Thunder Prayer Bead and try to contact your mother. She's been trapped here for years and should understand the dungeon's restrictions," Qin Sang instructed Fatty Chicken.

Qin Sang couldn't maintain his dual focus for long; he needed to communicate directly with Fatty Chicken's mother to break the restrictions together!

Fatty Chicken immediately complied, spitting out a mouthful of vital blood without hesitation.

The Thunder Prayer Bead absorbed the vital blood, its light growing even more dazzling.

At this point, only one restriction separated the mother and child.

Jing Yu felt the fluctuations of the Thunder Prayer Bead suddenly intensify and understood the intention. She quickly flapped her wings, and lightning converged before her, forming a massive ball of thunder.

Her consciousness merged with the thunder ball, allowing her to fully sense the Thunder Prayer Bead.

"Child!"

A voice, as faint as a mosquito's buzz, suddenly emanated from the Thunder Prayer Bead.

This gentle call, spanning two hundred years, struck deeply at the heart.

The familiar voice made Fatty Chicken freeze on the spot.

"Mother!"

Fatty Chicken cried out, tears in its eyes. Fortunately, its cultivation was not low, and it managed to suppress its overwhelming emotion, quickly getting to the point: "Mother, Old... Senior Qin and I are here to rescue you! How much do you know about the dungeon's restrictions?"

Qin Sang had instructed it not to call him 'Master' but 'Senior Qin'.

Previously, Fatty Chicken had sworn that if its mother was rescued, it would acknowledge Qin Sang as its master, but Qin Sang had never taken this seriously.

Qin Sang valued not Fatty Chicken itself, but its mother's formidable power.

Seeing one's child acknowledge someone else as master, even if that person was their savior, would certainly not leave a good impression. Qin Sang had no desire to provoke a mother.

Jing Yu also understood the importance of the situation.

Over the years, she had tried countless times and had a clear understanding of the dungeon's restrictions, but she was too weak to break free.

Now, with someone coming to rescue her and attacking from both sides, there was a strong possibility of escape.

After listening to Jing Yu's description, the two immediately decided on a strategy to break the restrictions.

Qin Sang withdrew his sword formation and brought out his remaining demonic banners. He conjured demonic flames, using some to block the black-armored figures and directing the rest fiercely towards the dungeon's restrictions.

"Boom! Boom!"

The demonic flames continuously bombarded the blood-red vortex, shaking the stone chamber violently.

Inside the dungeon, Jing Yu was also bathed in lightning, charging upward with all her might.

Their attacks consistently struck the same point. The vortex spun faster and faster, gradually reaching its limit, and the bloody light faintly showed signs of dissipating.

The two continued their relentless bombardment. With the help of the Celestial Eye Butterfly, they were consistently able to find the weakest points in the restrictions.

"Whoosh!"

Finally, the vortex could no longer be sustained and completely dispersed.

A bolt of lightning pierced through the air, finally bursting out of the prison!

Qin Sang secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He waved his hand, recalling his demonic banners, and once again wielded his ebony sword, clearing away the black-armored figures that had rushed in. He then turned to see the mother and child embracing tightly.

Qin Sang smiled faintly as he watched the scene.

It was indeed rare to see someone who had cultivated to the late-stage Demon Core realm still have their mother alive and be able to call out to her so freely.

"Little Fatty, let Mother have a good look at you."

Jing Yu had already reverted to her human form, holding Fatty Chicken's head and examining it continuously.

Fatty Chicken's eyes darted around, its face full of embarrassment.

The name 'Little Fatty' was not unrelated to Qin Sang.

Back then, right after it hatched, Qin Sang had given it a good beating. When Jing Yu returned after forcing back the two Wuji Sect Masters, Fatty Chicken had cried loudly, complaining to its mother about the injustice.

Jing Yu had initially felt both fear and anger.

However, when she heard it complain that Qin Sang had insulted it by calling it 'Fatty Chicken,' she found the name incredibly fitting and decided to call it 'Little Fatty' from then on.

She had originally planned to give Fatty Chicken a formal name once it matured, but unpredictable circumstances led to their separation for two hundred years.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Qin, for your rescue. Without your help, my son and I don't know when we would have been reunited. Should you ever require anything in the future, Jing Yu will surely give her utmost."

Jing Yu quickly composed herself from the joy of reunion. She walked up to Qin Sang and bowed gracefully.

Qin Sang smiled, "I have a bond with your son, and he has also assisted me several times, so Immortal Jing Yu, there's no need for such formality. The Blood Lake is dangerous. To bring him along, I had to use this artifact to protect him. This is merely a temporary measure; I will release the restrictions on him once we return. Please do not worry, Immortal."

As he spoke, Qin Sang pointed to the Primordial Unity Conjoining Ring on Fatty Chicken.

He knew that the restrictions on Fatty Chicken wouldn't escape Jing Yu's notice, so he explained beforehand to prevent any misunderstanding.

Jing Yu glanced at Fatty Chicken, her worry dissipating. She quickly replied, "I wouldn't dare say that! It must be Fellow Daoist Qin's meticulous guidance that allowed Little Fatty to achieve such cultivation."

Hearing the name 'Little Fatty,' Qin Sang couldn't help but chuckle and nodded. "I do indeed treat him as a junior! However, I haven't really taught him much; his current achievements are due to his own efforts. His unwavering desire to rescue his mother shows admirable filial piety."

Qin Sang paused, then his expression turned serious. "I understand, Immortal Jing Yu, that you and your son have just reunited and wish to express your longing for each other. However, the situation outside is urgent, and we still require your assistance. Let us leave the black tower first."

Jing Yu was reluctant to let Fatty Chicken go back. She held onto it tightly and followed Qin Sang, fighting their way out of the black tower.

Although she had been trapped for many years, she hadn't suffered much torture, and her power hadn't diminished significantly. Qin Sang had prepared healing elixirs for her, but it seemed they wouldn't be needed.

After escaping the black tower, they arrived at a safe area and began to discuss important matters.

Qin Sang briefly explained their entry process and their purpose to Jing Yu, and then asked her why she had entered the Blood Lake years ago and what she had encountered there.

Recalling the unbearable past, Jing Yu bit her lip, her expression turning angry. She said coldly, "Years ago, I was lured in by someone using spiritual herbs!"

"Lured?"

Qin Sang was startled.

Jing Yu nodded. "Fellow Daoist Qin, think carefully. The Interspatial Blood Mulberry isn't some sentient divine wood. Why would it inexplicably emerge and its phantom image project the Blood Lake? My experience back then was similar to that of the seniors who were drawn in by the Interspatial Blood Mulberry. The only difference is that their methods were profound, allowing them to 'fish' the Interspatial Blood Mulberry away from the outside. I, however, wasn't careful and stumbled in here, only realizing it was a trap when it was too late."