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The night was hazy, and a small camp was set up.
Ye Yang summoned the Divine Dragon Cauldron, placing it several dozen meters in front of the tent. The cauldron was surrounded by floating crimson dragon patterns, with obscure runes rising from it, resembling the legendary Oracle Bone Script or characters from some unknown civilization. The light shimmered, magnificent and magical. This was also Ye Yang's first time revealing the true form of the Divine Dragon Cauldron in front of others, as Qin Fang had previously warned him that the Divine Dragon Cauldron was an extraordinary artifact that should never be shown to others, lest it attract deadly danger.
Now that Qin Fang was dead, Ye Yang was accompanied by Yun Xiaoxi and Yan Yao, two girls he could absolutely trust. Moreover, Ye Yang possessed peak strength at Starry Sky Level Five, giving him enough power to protect the Divine Dragon Cauldron.
...
"Clang!"
With a light sound, the Azure Soul Sword was thrust into the ground by Ye Yang. He leaned on the hilt of the sword, standing majestically in front of the Divine Dragon Cauldron. His consciousness connected with the cauldron's spiritual power. Closing his eyes, strands of fiery True Qi rose from his body, flowing into the Divine Dragon Cauldron like silk. Inside the cauldron, it gathered and swirled as if rich red wine settled in a cup. Soon after, a strong Fire God Fragment True Qi accumulated to about half within the cauldron.
"It can begin now."
Ye Yang opened his eyes and took out the Core of the Azure Armored Earth Dragon, tossing it into the Divine Dragon Cauldron. Then he looked at Yan Yao and said, "I will start refining the Core of the Azure Armored Earth Dragon. It shouldn't take too long. Once I refine it, place your palm on my shoulder. I will use Fire God Power to guide you in absorbing and refining that precious magical beast spirit energy."
Yan Yao nodded. "Okay."
Ye Yang closed his eyes again, immersing himself in the mysterious realm of Refining Technique, continuously using Fire God Fragment True Qi to refine and melt away the surface of the Demon Beast Core. This was a very delicate process; he couldn't be too hasty, or he would damage the Core and cause its energy to dissipate. Conversely, he couldn't be too slow either; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to break through the Core's surface.
The Fire God Fragment was a relic left by Fuxi and was a treasure for cultivation. Now in Ye Yang's hands as a Fire God Warrior, it became even more valuable. The penetrating Fire God Power rapidly dissolved the defensive layer of the Demon Beast Core. The Core of the Azure Armored Earth Dragon had formed over hundreds or even thousands of years; its defensive capability was evident. Generally, a cultivator would need at least a month or even half a year to refine a Ninth-Grade Beast Core. However, with the assistance of the Divine Dragon Cauldron, Fire God Fragment, and Refining Technique, Ye Yang had several hours' worth of ability to refine a Ninth-Grade Beast Core!
...
Yun Xiaoxi watched Ye Yang's focused expression and couldn't help but smile slightly, becoming entranced by him. Her beautiful eyes were filled with fascination as she leaned against the edge of the tent. Her long eyelashes fluttered as she closed her eyes; a charming blush appeared on her exquisitely fair face.
"Sister Yun, do you like brother?"
At some point, Yan Yao had come to Yun Xiaoxi's side without her noticing; she was too immersed in that wonderful feeling to realize it.
Opening her eyes and seeing Yan Yao's curious expression, Yun Xiaoxi felt a bit flustered, her heart racing, and her cheeks turning slightly red as she said, "I don't..."
Yan Yao smiled, "Sister Yun clearly likes Brother. Why deny it? I think Brother must also like Sister Yun very much..."
Yun Xiaoxi glanced at Ye Yang, pursed her red lips, and said, "I don't like this guy. He definitely won't like me either. Yan Yao, what do you know?"
Yan Yao chuckled, linking her arm with Yun Xiaoxi's, and said, "Because Sister Yun has always been with Brother. From when you saved him in Liang City to later going to Asura Hall together, fighting outside Eastern County City, and battling Xiang Yu at Listening Wind Pavilion—aren't those enough to explain it?"
Yun Xiaoxi lowered her head, her face burning, murmuring, "I don't know. I just... I just don't want that guy to die. My master once said that those who are obsessed are delusional. So, I won't like any man in this world. What is love but a fleeting passion? Once it fades and cools down, it's just like the passage of time..."
"Is that so? I don't understand the matters of cultivation. I only know that if you like someone, you should cherish them. Brother is a passionate and lonely person..."
At this point, Yan Yao fell silent for a moment, her eyes reddening as she continued, "He has risked his life for the entire Fire God Clan, enduring countless battles. If he were an ordinary person, he would have died countless times by now. But his obsession has supported him until now. I know that the reason he protects the Fire God Clan is that he doesn't want to lose those he cherishes—Ye Beichi, Second Uncle, Peng Yue'er—they're all important to him. He's like a fool who disregards his own wounds just to protect others."
Yun Xiaoxi smiled softly, "Yes, he is a fool!"
Yan Yao giggled, "A fool wouldn't make Sister Yun blush!"
Yun Xiaoxi chuckled lightly, "Only you would know, little girl!"
Yan Yao argued back, "Sister Yun is only one year older than me; don’t call me little girl..."
"Alright then..." Yun Xiaoxi quickly conceded and looked in Ye Yang's direction. "That guy doesn't know when he'll be able to refine the Core of the Azure Armored Earth Dragon. Why don't you take a nap first, Yan Yao? Strong beings in the Earth Realm rely heavily on sleep; unlike me, even if I go half a month without sleep, I won't feel too tired."
Yan Yao replied, "I'm a bit scared; will Sister Yun sleep with me?"
"No way! I need to keep watch; I'm worried about that Fire Kirin Dragon..."
"I heard that girls who stay up late age their skin very quickly; even Starry Sky Experts are no exception..."
"Alright, I'll keep you company..."
With that, the two girls crawled into the tent and watched outside as Ye Yang remained immersed in the realm of Refining Technique, surrounded by flickering flames that seemed ready to ignite at any moment.
Yun Xiaoxi immediately set up an Ice Crystal barrier around them, being quite cautious.
...
After a long while, suddenly, a brilliant light burst forth from outside. Yun Xiaoxi and Yan Yao hurriedly crawled out of the tent. In less than an hour, Ye Yang had opened his eyes, his gaze shining brightly as he smiled and said, "Yan Yao, the Core of the Azure Armored Earth Dragon has been refined! Come over quickly and place your palm on my arm!"
"Oh!"
Yan Yao flew over and carefully rolled up Ye Yang's beast robe sleeve. She then placed her snow-white palm on Ye Yang's well-defined muscles, and immediately, an exceptionally powerful force surged into her body.
"Ah?!"
Yan Yao exclaimed in surprise.
Ye Yang quickly urged, "Concentrate your mind, close your eyes, and follow my guidance to store this True Qi in your dantian. Then slowly refine the True Qi for your own use. Do you understand?"
"Mm, understood."
Yan Yao closed her eyes and obediently followed Ye Yang's instructions. A large amount of True Qi flowed into her body. Given her frail physique as a young girl, it would have been difficult for her to bear such a surge. However, Ye Yang used the mysterious True Qi of Fire God Power to protect Yan Yao's meridians, allowing her to safely absorb the abundant power of the Azure Armored Earth Dragon.
This continued for nearly ten minutes until Ye Yang finally sighed in relief; the Core within the Divine Dragon Cauldron had completely vanished without a trace.
"Mm..."
Yan Yao let out a soft sigh and collapsed weakly. Ye Yang instinctively caught her in his arms and couldn't help but chuckle. After consuming so much True Qi at once, Yan Yao's body had indeed been somewhat overloaded.
"Xiaoxi, can you help carry Yan Yao into the tent?"
"Sure!"
With Yun Xiaoxi's assistance, they settled Yan Yao inside the tent.
Ye Yang turned around, stored the Divine Dragon Cauldron in the Cosmic Bag, and then grabbed half a leg of the Azure Wind Antelope from the edge of the campfire. He took a few big bites and began to devour it hungrily. Although Ye Yang's True Qi had strengthened after refining a Ninth Rank Core in such a short time, his physical strength had also been greatly consumed and needed replenishing.
After swallowing two legs of the Azure Wind Antelope, he tossed the bones everywhere.
Then, Ye Yang held the Azure Soul Sword and leaped onto a large tree not far from the tent, lying down on a branch. He had rested this way during his first visit to the Azure Cloud Mountain Range to avoid being attacked by wild beasts. Of course, it wouldn't help against some High-Level Beasts; climbing high wouldn't make a difference.
The tent flap trembled as Yun Xiaoxi poked her head out and asked with a smile, "Zi Yu, aren't you coming in?"
Ye Yang shook his head. "Men and women should keep their distance."
Yun Xiaoxi chuckled lightly. "Alright then!"
...
Ye Yang glanced back. In the distance, the Fire Kirin Dragon lay hidden among the foliage, eyes closed and ears twitching as if on alert for something. It seemed that taming this dragon was indeed a good choice; it could serve as a guard without any issues.
He closed his eyes, preparing to sleep.
Just as he was about to drift off, he suddenly felt a chill at the tip of his nose. Ye Yang was taken aback. "No way, is it really raining?"
Sure enough, raindrops began to patter down, accompanied by flashes of lightning and thunder; early autumn rain had arrived unexpectedly.
Below, Yun Xiaoxi floated out gracefully and pulled a small umbrella from her Spatial Bag, handing it to Ye Yang. "Here, use this to shield yourself from the wind and rain..."
Ye Yang was somewhat speechless. "Can this really cover it?"
"Better than nothing..."
"..."
Yun Xiaoxi returned to the tent after delivering the umbrella. The tent was made from the skin of a Sixth-Grade Magical Beast, the Flame Rhinoceros. It was inherently warm, impervious to knives and guns, and could withstand wind and rain. To prepare for this trip, Ye Yang specifically instructed Wang Lie to create this excellent item.
Holding the umbrella, Ye Yang pouted. "I can't suffer too much; we still have to travel tomorrow..."
Saying this, he tossed aside the umbrella, leaped down from the tree, and gracefully approached the front of the tent. He lifted the curtain and squeezed inside.
"Eh?"
Yun Xiaoxi held a luminous pearl for lighting and giggled, "Didn’t some people say that men and women shouldn’t be too close?"
Ye Yang's face turned red. "The weather is really nice today, Xiaoxi. You look especially beautiful tonight..."
Yun Xiaoxi's cheeks also flushed. "Hmph, come in!"
Ye Yang hurriedly took off his boots and hung his battle armor on the Azure Soul Sword. The small tent was very warm, but awkwardly, there was only one blanket. Yan Yao's face was flushed as she refined her new True Qi within her body, while Yun Xiaoxi lay in the blanket wrapped in her gauzy dress, watching Ye Yang with a wary gaze.
Ye Yang smiled and self-consciously spread his hands. "A real man doesn’t need a blanket!"
Yun Xiaoxi revealed a satisfied smile and comfortably lay between Yan Yao and Ye Yang. At the same time, she held the Snowdrift Sword in one hand and flashed Ye Yang a charming smile, as if to say, "You know what I mean."
Ye Yang was quite an understanding person; he understood well. He crossed his arms behind his head and lay back with his eyes closed.
"Crack!"
A massive lightning bolt tore through the night sky, visible even through the tent.
"Ah..."
Yan Yao let out a soft gasp, clearly startled.
Yun Xiaoxi turned over, grasping Yan Yao's hand, transmitting the cool essence of the Ice Crystal Technique True Qi to her, helping her calm down. However, Yan Yao was not just overly anxious; she was genuinely afraid of thunder and lightning.
Moments later, more lightning struck.
Yan Yao was too tired and fell asleep.
Yun Xiaoxi turned to look at Ye Yang. Under the glow of the night pearl, his strong features were sharply defined, and he was softly snoring. Yun Xiaoxi pouted, "You fell asleep already? Jerk..."
Frustrated, Yun Xiaoxi had no choice but to close her eyes.
Time passed, and in a half-dreamy state, Ye Yang licked his lips, turned onto his side, and naturally wrapped his arms around the soft figure beside him.
Yun Xiaoxi instinctively struggled a bit and opened her eyes, only to find Ye Yang holding her like a child, sleeping soundly. For a moment, she couldn't help but smile in annoyance but didn't continue to resist.
However, this guy actually took advantage of the situation and pulled her even closer, one strong arm wrapping around Yun Xiaoxi's slender waist, their faces just a few centimeters apart.
"Mm..."
Yun Xiaoxi widened her beautiful eyes in shock as she stared at Ye Yang, forgetting how to resist.
Finally, Ye Yang's face leaned in closer and gently kissed Yun Xiaoxi's rosy lips.
"Ah?"
Yun Xiaoxi could only let out a low call before her small mouth was blocked. In an instant, she was completely bewildered and lost all resistance, slowly closing her eyes and clumsily responding to Ye Yang's kiss.
...
After a long while, suddenly, with a roar, the Fire Kirin Dragon woke up!
Yun Xiaoxi was startled.
Ye Yang opened his eyes and realized he was kissing the beauty in his arms, equally shocked. He felt extremely anxious; no wonder a stunning beauty appeared in his dreams, it turned out Li Zheng was holding Yun Xiaoxi.
"Um... were you watching?" Yun Xiaoxi asked with a flushed face.
Ye Yang hurriedly released his hands and quickly retreated half a meter, then calmly looked at Yun Xiaoxi and said, "It's dawn."
Yun Xiaoxi looked outside, her stunning face blushing deeply, and nodded, "Yes, it's dawn..."
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