Chapter 930: Young General in a Green Robe Rides for the First Time

The seductive voice, combined with the surrounding mist, instantly created an alluring atmosphere that spread with the fog.

Xu Qing's heart involuntarily quickened. He felt an unprecedented nervousness, his mouth went dry, and he instinctively looked towards Zi Xuan.

Within the mist, Zi Xuan's face was as radiant as a peach blossom, and her eyes shimmered with spiritual charm.

They were bright and profound.

In her gaze, a myriad of worlds seemed to reside, possessing both a maiden's shyness and innocence, and a mature woman's depth and wisdom.

It was filled with mystery and charm.

At this moment, she gently blinked her eyes, like the brightest stars twinkling in the night sky, making it impossible to look away.

Within this gaze, even through the mist, her skin appeared fair with a rosy blush, exuding a delicate and luscious quality that became even more alluring in the fog.

Especially as the mist grew thicker, a scene unfolded that made Xu Qing's mind reel.

Zi Xuan's figure moved towards the edge of the pool, leaving behind her purple long dress. Her body, as delicate as snow jade, with a natural rosy glow, was now partially hidden, utterly perfect, and truly breathtaking.

Just as she was about to be completely enveloped by the mist, she stood there, turned her head slightly, and smiled radiantly.

Her glance was so enchanting it made all other beauties pale in comparison.

The allure and charm of her face were enough to captivate anyone.

At that moment, her voice also drifted out.

"Xu Qing, would you like to join me...?"

This sentence, only five words long, held a rare and subtle tremor in Zi Xuan's voice.

In the next moment, the mist completely enveloped her figure, and as it rose, it also enveloped Xu Qing's.

A night passed.

Throughout that night, the pool water rippled and the mist churned. No one knew what was happening inside, nor could they see anything at all.

Outside the mansion, a blue worm in mid-air tried every possible method to get inside and cause some mischief, but it never succeeded.

Unwilling to give up, it continued to wait.

This wait lasted for seven days.

After Zi Xuan entered Xu Qing's Upper Spirit Residence, she did not emerge for those seven days.

On the morning of the eighth day, the main gate of the Upper Spirit Residence slowly opened, and Zi Xuan, clad in a long dress, walked out from within, her figure as graceful as an orchid.

Under the sunlight, her exposed skin was like delicate porcelain, fair and smooth, as if clear spring water flowed beneath it, exuding an incredibly refreshing and comfortable aura.

Her oval-shaped face was even more flawless, with delicate jawlines that were elegant and flowing, like a figure from a painting, inspiring yearning in all who saw her.

Her long hair, black, shiny, and smooth, which had cascaded like a waterfall over her shoulders seven days prior, was now coiled up, adorned with a gilded phoenix hairpin.

This revealed her slender neck and elegant collarbones, further adding to her captivating beauty.

The morning breeze gently swept by, and the jade beads on her hairpin swayed with the wind.

It was truly a scene of a celestial maiden descending to the mortal world.

And on her already exquisitely beautiful face, a rosy blush still lingered, and a charming allure had yet to dissipate from her eyes.

All of this further enhanced her beauty.

The moment she stepped out of the gate, she turned her head slightly, her beautiful eyes landing on Xu Qing inside, and a gentle, ethereal voice drifted out.

"So, we have a deal then!"

"Deal..."

Xu Qing took a deep breath and nodded.

Zi Xuan's smile became even more beautiful. She turned and left, but after only a few steps, she seemed to feel a slight discomfort, though a rosy blush quickly reappeared on her cheeks.

As Zi Xuan's figure faded into the distance, Xu Qing's expression was somewhat dazed. But before he could recall the events of the past seven days, Second Brother Niu's figure came roaring from nearby, and he wasn't alone; Wu Jianwu was with him.

"Hey, Little Ah Qing, what a coincidence!"

Second Brother Niu acted as if he had just arrived, waving to Xu Qing.

"Luckily you reminded me earlier," Second Brother Niu continued, "I'm telling you, Little Ah Qing, I went to the Creation Pavilion, and after staring at them for seven days and seven nights without moving an inch, they truly had no chance to cut corners!"

Second Brother Niu walked over proudly, while Wu Jianwu beside him seemed about to speak but then stopped. Ultimately, to avoid unnecessary trouble, he chose to keep silent.

Xu Qing turned his head, the daze in his eyes already dissipated, and calmly looked at his Senior Disciple Brother.

"Senior Disciple Brother, it's quite a coincidence!"

Second Brother Niu blinked, his gaze quickly sizing up Xu Qing, looking extremely curious. He even walked a few circles around Xu Qing, his eyes gleaming, and smacking his lips.

Under this gaze, despite Xu Qing's calm expression, his complexion unnaturally reddened.

"Little Ah Qing, something's not quite right with you," the Captain said, "you seem different somehow!"

The Captain had a knowing smile on his face.

"I think I just saw someone leaving your mansion... hehe!"

Xu Qing coughed, just about to speak, when Wu Jianwu, beside him, also became interested and suddenly blurted out a verse.

"The young green-robed general mounts his steed for the first time; Heaven knows how many rounds he can fight. Though seven days may seem to drain his spirit, who knows how many times he truly rested?"

As soon as Wu Jianwu's words came out, in the next instant, a fierce wind howled forth before him, and in a flash, his figure was swept a thousand miles away.

Xu Qing let out a cold snort.

Second Brother Niu coughed, seeing that Xu Qing was thin-skinned, and chimed in to support him.

"That's too much. This Wu Jianwu truly needs to be taught a lesson."

"Wu Jianwu, remember to come back quickly!"

After shouting towards the horizon, Second Brother Niu glanced at Xu Qing's mansion.

Regarding his Senior Disciple Brother, Xu Qing was somewhat helpless, but already experienced in how to handle him. At this moment, his expression regained its calmness, and he asked,

"Is Master here?"

At the mention of their Master, Second Brother Niu's thoughts were also diverted, and he spoke through gritted teeth, indignantly.

"Don't even mention it, the old man left."

"You were right, as expected," he continued. "A few days ago, I detected his whereabouts with my unique method, but when I went to look, that old rascal was already gone!"

"This is clearly him planning to hog all the benefits."

"How can a Master be like this? It's outrageous! I must demand an explanation for this. I've already thought it through: in a while, we'll go back, and I'll assert my authority as the Senior Disciple Brother, gather Second and Third Brothers, and the four of us will confront Master together."

"If he doesn't share the spoils, then we'll all leave the sect and leave the old man all alone!"

Second Brother Niu's words were astonishing, his expression arrogant, looking as if he fully intended to do just that.

Xu Qing blinked and softly spoke from the side.

"That might not be a good idea..."

"If he takes the first step, then don't blame us for the next!"

Second Brother Niu snorted.

"I've already planned this whole thing out," he stated. "When the time comes, we'll all go together."

As they spoke, the two had already entered the mansion. After sitting down in the front hall, Second Brother Niu was clearly still bothered by the matter of Old Man Qi. It wasn't until a while later, when Wu Jianwu returned, his face bruised and swollen, that he finally turned his attention to him.

Wu Jianwu had become obedient.

He feared Xu Qing first, and Second Brother Niu second. Just now, his loose tongue simply couldn't resist, leading him to blurt out the verse and be taught a lesson by Xu Qing. At this moment, no matter what criticisms he harbored inwardly, outwardly, he was incredibly well-behaved.

Now, sitting in front of the two, he kept his mouth tightly shut and watched them eagerly.

"Little Jianjian, I'm entrusting you with what I told you a few days ago," Second Brother Niu said. "Don't worry, I, Chen Erniu, am always fair in my dealings. I would never make you busy for nothing!"

"Here's the deal: once it hatches, the eggshell is yours."

The Captain spoke slowly and with a serious tone.

As he spoke, he took out his own egg and placed it in front of Wu Jianwu.

Xu Qing's face was expressionless as he also took out an egg.

Looking at these two eggs, Wu Jianwu, despite being fully confident, still found this matter a bit embarrassing. Though he had no choice but to agree in front of Second Brother Niu before, now seeing the eggs with his own eyes, he still hesitated.

Seeing this, Second Brother Niu patted Wu Jianwu's shoulder.

"Let me tell you," Second Brother Niu said, "these two eggs are not simple; they are children of deities. Can their eggshells be ordinary? Those are divine shells."

"And most importantly, you will gain the experience of hatching a deity," he continued. "This will undoubtedly be an unprecedented experience for you to hatch more pets in the future!"

"You must have ambition," he urged. "Your hybrid pets are, at most, of sovereign bloodline. Imagine, if one day, with a wave of your hand, what appears is not a sovereign bloodline, but a group of divine pets raised by you. How majestic would that be?"

"At that time, the relics of the Ancient Emperor Xuanyou, and all the tribes of Wanggu—whatever you need, who would dare refuse you?"

It was unclear which sentence made Wu Jianwu finally make up his mind. Determination showed in his eyes; he gritted his teeth and agreed to the matter. Then, after Xu Qing nodded, Wu Jianwu took the eggs and quickly left the mansion.

As he walked into the distance, a look of fervent resolve appeared in Wu Jianwu's eyes, and he muttered softly.

"Divine pets..."

His breathing quickened, and a firm resolve arose in his heart.

At this moment, if his former Master were here, his heart would surely be conflicted, unable to say whether this was good or bad.

The truth was... back in the Seven Blood Eyes Sect, this Heaven's Favorite of the First Peak was clearly a sword cultivator, but because of an item he accidentally obtained, his cultivation path completely changed, becoming utterly different.

Meanwhile, inside the Upper Spirit Residence, after Wu Jianwu left, Second Brother Niu slapped his forehead, and a tender green vine sprouted from his head, coiling around him, full of spiritual energy.

"Little Ah Qing, this thing is a treasure," Second Brother Niu said. "You should also merge with yours. Once we raise it to maturity, hehe... we'll be even more formidable!"

Xu Qing's gaze fell on the vine, feeling the strange power it contained. He nodded, and with a raise of his hand, his own vine appeared in his palm.

After a moment of thought, Xu Qing ultimately did not swallow it. Instead, he cut his finger, and as a drop of blood fell, the vine rapidly absorbed it. Then, with a flash, it drilled into his body through the wound.

A soul fluctuation resonated at that moment.

In the next instant, the Diamond Sect Patriarch became wary, and Xu Qing's shadow also rippled slightly.

"Also," the Captain said, "the puppet parts I collected in the underground cavern—although these things are broken, they still contain fluctuations that cannot be underestimated!"

The Captain licked his lips.

"I reckon they're good stuff too," he said. "Let's see if we can piece them together. If we can create a large mantis... it would definitely be a formidable weapon!"

As the Captain spoke, he raised his hand and waved, and a large pile of parts flew out. He called Xu Qing to join him, and the two concentrated on studying them.

Meanwhile, while they were studying these puppet parts, at the teleportation array on the outer ring of the Imperial Capital Domain, a group of figures stood there. All human cultivators around them wore grave expressions, and Wang Tianhou, who guarded the area, was even more gravely vigilant.

The reason was that this group of arriving cultivators had, not long ago, been at war with the human race.

They were the Bai Ze and Si E tribes, affiliated with the Blazing Moon Mystic Sky Race.

The cultivators of these two tribes had bodies different from humans, and standing there, they were very conspicuous. Each of them also had grim expressions, clearly harboring dissatisfaction about the end of the war.

Yet, they could not choose not to come; their mission this time was to sign the post-war agreement with the human race.

Accompanying them was a native Blazing Moon Mystic Sky cultivator whose expression was even grimmer than theirs: Fan Shishuang. His face was gloomy, and his heart was greatly agitated, but he was helpless. This time, he had been appointed as the Blazing Moon Inspector to accompany this affiliated tribe to the human realm and witness the armistice agreement.

"I heard that Xu Qing has returned to the human race," Fan Shishuang muttered, "Why am I so unlucky...?"

"...to be assigned this task!"