Chapter 0.102 – Awakening
“Pfft”
A sharp blood arrow pierced Ao Banwei’s left shoulder and directly turned its arrowhead, aiming for another strike.
“Monster Dragon, are you for real?!”
At almost the same time, Ao Banwei half-crouched on the ground, while Zhu Yup clutched the same spot on her body, her face contorted in pain as she retreated rapidly.
“Crazy woman, Monster Dragon, you’re truly insane. I admit you’re the most reckless this time, alright?”
Seeing several other blood arrows condensing, Zhu Yup immediately said, “I lost!”
After all, there was no point in continuing. These powerful blood arrows from the Nine Saint Monarch were beyond their ability to resist. However, Ao Banwei, with her extraordinary talent and diligent training, even training herself by seeking out beatings when idle to strengthen her robust physique, could definitely endure longer than herself.
At the very moment the outcome was decided, Qin Gou had already appeared beside Ao Banwei. With a palm thrust, he captured and gripped the blood arrows in his palm.
“Master…”
“Quickly take the pill and cooperate.” Qin Gou directly infused a pure Realm Lord’s power into Ao Banwei’s body, healing her injuries at the fastest speed, and then said, “I’ll go check on Zhu Yup’s injuries. As for you, you can try to plan more thoroughly next time.”
Qin Gou wasn’t blaming Ao Banwei. After all, his Master had always favored the ‘you’re evil, I’m more evil than you’ fighting style. But tactics were tactics; his concern was real.
A moment later.
Huan Baiyao, Gong Wumeng, and Zhu Yup, having lost the bet, handed over their respective tokens to Ao Banwei for refinement according to the rules.
Then, the few exchanged glances and transformed into streams of light, entering the Little White Dragon’s body and becoming one with it.
“Go. I will wait here.”
Qin Gou’s voice sounded behind the Little White Dragon as her tension eased, giving her great peace of mind.
“Yes!”
Mustering her courage, Ao Banwei took firm steps and approached the ancient door at the back of the hall, placing her small hand on it.
Suddenly, Ao Banwei seemed to sense something. “Master, it seems only you can stay here alone.”
“No problem.”
Qin Gou nodded, gave instructions to everyone, and watched Ao Banwei enter the ancient door alone.
In a fleeting glance, Qin Gou vaguely saw what appeared to be a rather magnificent throne inside.
“Bang”
The door shut tightly.
Qin Gou turned around and began setting up various protective grand arrays he was skilled in, just in case. Finally, he stared intently at the only entrance, silent and waiting alone.
After all, this matter was of utmost importance, and Qin Gou would not allow even the slightest mistake.
…
After an unknown amount of time, a creaking sound was heard as the ancient door behind him was pushed open again. Qin Gou immediately turned his head.
With just one look, he was absolutely certain that the person standing before him now was by no means Little Banwei, but the true Nine Saint Monarch.
Her beautiful immortal visage, graceful and delicate body, and icy skin… these praises that immediately surged in his heart were not important.
What was truly unexpected was this face, one he had seen countless times before, whether innocent or cold, charming or sweet; he had seen it all, yet he was still completely stunned once more.
It was an elegance that exuded wisdom, as if she could see through the depths of one’s soul with a single glance.
With black hair and black eyes, at first glance, she appeared to be a human.
But in reality, regardless of cultivation level, or whether they were even cultivators, any being sensitive to energy would immediately sense, in disbelief, the aura of the woman before them…
It was like a deity.
All-encompassing, like the sacred prototype of all living beings in this world.
She possessed an awe-inspiring presence, and even approaching her for worship required immense courage.
“Very good. It seems my bedtime wish has come true. It is indeed you, young Qin, who has awakened me.” The Nine Saint Monarch, Luo Wei Ban, met Qin Gou’s gaze. Her voice was similar to the Residual Soul/Emotion Fragment, Xi You, but more confident. Furthermore, even her address to Qin Gou, like Xi You’s, was clearly a teasing remark. Because they had not seen each other for a long time, she deliberately threw out this point of banter.
Qin Gou nodded slightly, maintaining his composure, and said, “Nine Saint Monarch Luo Wei Ban, after experiencing so much, we finally meet again after a millennium.”
“Your tone…”
In her opinion, it was excessively formal and distant.
“What exactly happened?” Luo Wei Ban asked.
Seeing this, Qin Gou smiled knowingly. “Good. These two sentences finally sound somewhat human.”
“You!”
Luo Wei Ban strode forward, Size Qin Gou up as she said exasperatedly, “You bastard disciple, are you doing this on purpose?”
“It’s a long story, but I have indeed forgotten some things. You know, it was so dangerous back then. It’s already quite good that I managed to keep my life,” Qin Gou said with a wry smile.
Upon hearing this, Luo Wei Ban’s eyes regained their calmness. “So that’s how it is. But it seems you’ve also remembered quite a bit?”
She didn’t question the truth of Qin Gou’s words; their trust in each other was absolute at any time.
“Sort of, but without specific details,” Qin Gou nodded.
“I will help you,” Luo Wei Ban said confidently, her tone filled with strong assurance. She gave the impression that the woman before them was someone one could absolutely rely on and admire, capable of shielding others from all storms.
“What method is there?” Qin Gou immediately asked.
“We need to go to the place where the battle with the Demon God occurred back then.”
“Do you remember the specific location?”
“Of course.” As she spoke, Luo Wei Ban directly pointed in a certain direction.
“That’s good.”
“Alright, now that the important matters are settled, it’s time to discuss personal affairs,” Luo Wei Ban said unexpectedly, her tone shifting.
“What?”
The Nine Saint Monarch looked directly into Qin Gou’s eyes, and then her lips curved slightly. “Young Qin, when I was asleep, did you develop feelings for the Little Saint Monarch, my Master Sister?”
“That depends on the type of feeling,” Qin Gou replied without hesitation.
“Of course, romantic feelings.”
Qin Gou fell silent.
“You can’t even tell me?” Luo Wei Ban couldn’t help but smile.
Qin Gou gave a dry cough, and said helplessly, “Just a little.”
“Just a little? How can you be so unfeeling, young Qin?”
“What did I do?” Qin Gou was bewildered.
“Because, it’s not equal.”
Luo Wei Ban suddenly placed a small hand on her chest, finally unable to contain her embarrassment and anger, her starry eyes slightly scolding, “After all, from just now, my mind has been filled with strange thoughts as sweet as honey, wanting you to bully me rudely. These are truly absurd and trivial matters. Was I this kind of person before? No, something is very wrong!”
And in Qin Gou’s sight, as Luo Wei Ban spoke, a pure golden color surged within her eyes, clearly indicating she was about to lose control!
