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Ning Chen dozed off, taking a nap on the back of the little donkey.
……
"You little rascal, are you directionally challenged?"
Ning Chen tapped the head of the little donkey he was riding on, and then looked around.
It feels like we're in a primeval forest now.
A large amount of mist swirled among the trees.
For the past half day, the fire qilin has been wandering around this dense forest.
The little donkey brayed twice, seemingly feeling somewhat aggrieved.
Ning Chen climbed off its back, flicked its forehead lightly, and chuckled as he scolded:
"Are you feeling wronged?"
Who said it travels thousands of miles a day and told me to just rest?
So I slept all day and you brought me to a place like this?"
The fire unicorn still looked aggrieved, like a wronged little wife.
"Alright, I'm not really blaming you."
Ning Chen patted its head and said,
"Are you tired from walking? Let me walk with you for a while."
The little donkey raised its hoof and instantly changed its expression.
Then, it emitted light and transformed into a tiny red kitten.
The kitten leaped excitedly and landed on Ning Chen's shoulder.
The Fire Qilin is an ancient mythical beast with a long lifespan.
It is now only the size of a juvenile.
Moreover, the Fire Qilin had a very miserable life in Lingyun Cave for hundreds of years.
There was no food in the desolate cave, and even drinking water was extremely difficult.
Ning Chen walked forward for no more than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
More than a dozen figures landed.
Under the moonlight, the swords in their hands gleamed coldly.
"Bandits, heh..."
Ning Chen looked at the attire of the people in front of him.
It's obvious at a glance that they've come to rob you.
Just as they were about to make their move, a figure flew over.
She was a woman with her face veiled in white, and she immediately engaged in battle with those people after landing.
She was quite skilled and killed the three bandits in just a few rounds.
Seeing that things were not going well, the remaining bandits hurriedly fled.
The woman in white didn't chase after him, and Ning Chen was too lazy to make a move.
"You young master, what brings you here in the middle of the night? Don't you know this place is dangerous?"
Her voice was light and melodious, with a hint of reproach in her tone.
However, when her gaze fell on Ning Chen's face,
Unsurprisingly, I was completely captivated, and my breathing became rapid.
"My name is Ning Chen. May I ask your name, young lady?"
“I…I am called Second Dream, please call me whatever you like, young master.”
Upon hearing this, Ning Chen raised an eyebrow.
The moment he saw the woman, he felt she looked somewhat familiar.
Her eyebrows and eyes seem to bear some resemblance to Mingyue's.
It turned out to be the second dream.
She is the daughter of the Second Sword Emperor and bears a striking resemblance to Mingyue.
However, Second Dream had a pink scar on her face.
This led to her having some low self-esteem.
"I'm afraid Young Master Ning has nowhere to stay."
My home is nearby, how about... how about I stay here for the night?
Second Dream pursed her lips, her jade-like hands tightly gripping the hem of her clothes, completely devoid of her previous liveliness.
Beneath the veil, her cheeks were flushed.
"I'm sorry to trouble you, Second Miss."
Ning Chen smiled faintly, cupped his hands in greeting, and stayed at the Heartless Abode of the Second Dream.
"Young Master Ning, this cat is quite beautiful. Could it be a breed from the Western Regions?"
In the second dream, I saw a tiny, bright red kitten, about the size of my palm.
It's so cute it melts my heart.
"I suppose so." Ning Chen's smile froze; it was actually a variety from Lingyun Cave.
"Can it come back to my room with me to play?"
"Sure, as long as it doesn't object."
Ning Chen shrugged. Anyway, the Fire Qilin is female, so what could possibly happen to her?
So, with a look of utter despair on his face, Fire Qilin was dragged into the room by Second Dream.
Late at night, a bright red kitten was curled up asleep by the bed.
Second Dream: On the bed, curled up under the covers, her delicate body trembling.
In the darkness, those eyes were unfocused.
Ning Chen closed his eyes to rest, muttering, "Those little hands are so restless..."
Chapter 184 The First Evil Emperor Submits! Taiji Xuanqing Dao! The Crisis at Jueqing Residence! (Please Subscribe!)
The night is long.
Ning Chen rode the clouds alone, following the scent to a desolate mountain.
This is the cave where the First Blade Emperor lived in seclusion.
The Demon Blade—that's Ning Chen's purpose in coming here.
On that day, within the cave, the light of blades and the gleam of swords clashed.
On the barren mountain, it was as bright as day.
"Your swordsmanship is divine; I admire you greatly."
The First Evil Emperor's blood-red eyes slowly turned clear and distinct black and white.
He regained his senses and bowed his head in surrender.
Then, from the bottom of the dried-up blood pool, they retrieved two secret manuals written in blood on yellow paper.
He handed it to Ning Chen and said:
"I entrust my life's insights into the demonic path and the manual for the demonic sword to you."
Ning Chen took the manual and put it directly into his system space.
The First Evil Emperor looked surprised, and then said:
"Your Excellency is indeed no ordinary person."
This mysterious young man visited in the dead of night.
His swordsmanship was so superb that it far surpassed that of the legendary sword saints of the martial arts world.
Despite his use of the demonic blade, he was easily defeated by a single sword strike.
The difference between the two is obvious at a glance.
"It is impolite not to reciprocate. Here, take this. It can help you suppress the demonic thoughts in your heart."
Ning Chen flicked his finger, and the light spot landed on the Evil Emperor.
The First Evil Emperor's body trembled, and without warning, a "Heart-Cleansing Mantra" appeared in his mind.
Then, Ning Chen's figure transformed into a stream of light and drifted away.