Chapter 0: My Handsome Looks
“999, 1000…”
Exactly one thousand strikes, no more, no less.
Just as Ao Banwei had said, with Qin Gou’s current strength and deliberately not using any spiritual power, it was less than a scratch to the Dragon Saint Qing Yu. She was still sleeping soundly, completely undisturbed.
Her backside, beaten a thousand times, showed no change in size. If it were Man’er, she would probably have been screaming and jumping three feet high like a little rabbit.
If Qin Gou had impulsively used spiritual power and accidentally harmed Qing Yu, he might even have been injured by the backlash.
“Ding. Congratulations to the host for triggering the ‘Enlightenment True Body’ ability. The familiarity with the Dragon Saint ‘Qing Yu’s’ body has reached 100%. All weaknesses, fatal points, and pleasure points distributed throughout her body have been thoroughly understood.”
“When can I proactively use this ability? I don’t want to know the composition of her body at all right now!”
Qin Gou gently carried Qing Yu back to her original position, placed the jade slip back into her palm, and then chose to leave.
However, Qin Gou was unaware that all his actions just now had been clearly recorded by a seemingly ordinary candlestick in the room. Once Qing Yu woke up, everything that had happened in this room would automatically appear in her mind.
There’s a saying in the world: ‘Pets resemble their owners.’ The generation’s Dragon Saint did not reach her current status solely through pure kindness and a sweet smile that brings good luck to women. These were merely things she had the leisure to slowly pick up again after becoming famous.
Qin Gou returned to a prime cave dwelling belonging to Ao Banwei’s family.
Soon, Qiu Qianyue also triumphantly returned, proudly presenting Qin Gou like a treasure: “Master, look, your wench got a new ribbon, isn’t it pretty?”
Qin Gou stared dumbfoundedly at the surprisingly familiar blue ribbon on Qiu Qianyue’s slender waist, feeling utterly ashamed.
Qishou, are you still alive?
Fearing that the debt girl might foolishly describe the detailed process, Qin Gou quickly pointed to the space-controlling ribbon on his arm and changed the subject: “You wench, you should hurry up and diligently cultivate. What’s the use of just running fast? You know, your Master once saw your Fifth Junior Sister Gu Yuan, and her cultivation is probably about to surpass yours.”
“What? Is there such a thing?” Qiu Qianyue blinked her peach blossom eyes in surprise and said, “If A’Yuan truly surpasses me, this wench will lose so much face! This wench has indeed been stuck in the Dao Comprehension Realm for too long, I can’t be lazy anymore!” After speaking, Qiu Qianyue voluntarily entered the ribbon on Qin Gou’s arm.
“Master, did you successfully meet Ancestor Qing Yu?” Ao Banwei asked.
Qin Gou nodded and truthfully replied, “She is still in a state of sleep, unaware of my arrival. It’s best to formally meet her after participating in the trial.”
Ao Banwei pondered for a moment, then stared intently at the jade belt on Qin Gou’s arm: “Master, the person from just now must be Banwei’s Fourth Senior Sister, Sister Qiu, right? Banwei also wants to enter this spatial magic treasure and have a good time with Fourth Senior Sister.”
Qin Gou was stunned for a moment, and asked with a strange tone, “Are you sure?”
Ao Banwei nodded obediently like a pecking chick: “Banwei hasn’t properly interacted with Fourth Senior Sister yet, which is rather impolite. Moreover, Banwei also wants to build a good relationship with Fourth Senior Sister and become closer.”
“Alright.” Qin Gou gave a dry laugh, waved his hand, and also took Ao Banwei into the small space within the ribbon. Then, he quickly infused his voice with spiritual power and said to the two in the space: “Debt girl, this girl is my registered disciple, consider her your Junior Sister. You must get along well with her, and don’t be rough. Do you understand what Master means?”
“Yes, this wench understands. I guarantee I’ll complete the mission.”
“Wait, what mission are you going to complete? Did you not hear Master’s instructions clearly?”
“To this wench, desperately enduring and not ‘blooming the ninth time’ is already a very arduous mission!”
Qin Gou: …
Blooming the ninth time!?
Who were the first eight times?
The next day, the Dragon God Island trial officially began.
Qin Gou and Li Yuanzhen jointly passed through a door of spiritual power that tested physical age, successfully obtaining the qualification to participate in the trial, and were instantly teleported to a primitive dense forest.
After a bout of dizziness.
Qin Gou’s internal spiritual power was instantly depleted, and he could not absorb spiritual energy from the heavens and earth. Li Yuanzhen, who had been walking beside him, was nowhere to be seen.
A majestic and solemn female voice echoed throughout the primitive dense forest; it was Qishou’s voice.
Qin Gou felt a touch of emotion in his heart. Fortunately, you are still alive.
“The first stage of the trial officially begins. In this dense forest, everyone will lose their spiritual power, becoming almost like mortals. However, at intervals, one trial participant will be randomly bestowed with extraordinary power for a short period. Anyone who defeats an opponent can earn one battle merit. Those who can remain undefeated at the end will automatically pass the first stage. Those who are eliminated but have sufficient battle merit will still be considered to have passed the trial.”
“It is cruel and does not align with the style of Dragon God Island, so severely injured or dying individuals will be directly teleported by the formation, ensuring the safety of the talented individuals of all races.”
“Within the dense forest, there are a total of eight Truce Houses guarded by Dragon Clan experts. Each trial participant can enter one and has five minutes of usage time. If the time is sufficient, it can be used repeatedly.”
“Once a trial participant with extraordinary power discovers an opponent entering a Truce House, they must immediately leave. Violators will immediately lose their qualification! Extraordinary power also has a time limit. Everyone is advised to broaden their horizons and not waste precious time on a few individuals.”
After Qishou finished explaining the rules, there was no more sound.
Faint roars of anger and unwillingness could be heard from the forest, likely because someone had already been granted extraordinary power, and those around him had fallen into great misfortune.
Qin Gou suddenly took off the boot from his left foot, tore open the sole, and took out several Top-grade Spirit Stones that had been thinly sliced.
He never put all his eggs in one basket, but at this moment, even forcefully gripping these Top-grade Spirit Stones in his palm, he could not absorb a single wisp of spiritual energy.
Without any hesitation, Qin Gou expressionlessly used the sharp spirit stone slices to cut open his skin, embedding them all into his body. Then, he relied on the Faceless Hermit’s powerful healing ability to stop the bleeding and recover completely within moments.
The spiritual energy constantly emitted by the Top-grade Spirit Stones naturally flowed into his meridians, converging at his Dantian. A confident smile appeared on Qin Gou’s face.
Of course, others could imitate him as well, as long as they weren’t afraid of bleeding to death.
With a wave of his hand, Qin Gou summoned Ao Banwei from the space within the ribbon.
Unexpectedly, the first question he asked was: “How was your interaction with the debt girl last night?”
Ao Banwei seemed a bit confused but honestly replied, “It was neither good nor bad. Sister Qiu is too gentle towards Banwei, or rather, towards women. Banwei still prefers interacting with the Righteous Valor Fairy. Now, Banwei’s favorite sister is Sister Yuan Zhen!”
Qin Gou was speechless and briefly explained the current situation to Ao Banwei.
Ao Banwei’s dark eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she said with a bitter little face, “Banwei can’t use spiritual power either. I can’t help Master.”
Qin Gou thoughtfully rubbed his chin and said, “It seems that it’s not only those who passed through that spiritual power door who are bound by the rules. In that case, even summoning the debt girl won’t help much. What about you? Are you familiar with this primitive dense forest?”
“Banwei has come here a few times before. Although I can’t help Master much, at least I can ensure Master won’t get lost and wander in circles,” Ao Banwei said with a sweet smile, being understanding.
“Good disciple!” Qin Gou’s eyes lit up, and he rubbed Ao Banwei’s cute little head. “Let’s set off immediately to find Li Yuanzhen.”
“Master, next time you reward Banwei and pat my head, can you do it with more force?” Ao Banwei pleaded, blinking her big, watery eyes.
“Understood.” Qin Gou’s face darkened.
Just then.
A black-robed man moved as fast as lightning, a sinister grin on his face, charging towards Qin Gou and the two.
Qin Gou understood at once. This person must have been temporarily granted extraordinary power, but he didn’t choose to turn and run, solely because the strange markings on the man’s face revealed his identity as an Abyssal Demon Race member.
“Show mercy!”
A demonic mark flashed in Qin Gou’s eyes, and he shouted: “Fellow practitioner, when out and about, Abyss people don’t attack Abyss people!”
The Demon Race Man was about to make a move when he paused slightly upon hearing Qin Gou’s words and couldn’t help but laugh heartily: “That does make some sense.”
Then, the Demon Race Man coldly scanned Ao Banwei beside him and asked, “Then who is this person?”
“My wife.” Qin Gou made a fake move to reach into his embrace, but actually took something from his Nas, and showed it to the Demon Race Man: “If you don’t believe me, look, this is her Love-betrothal Dragon Pearl.”
Ao Banwei shyly lowered her little head.
The Demon Race Man frowned: “Since you have the Love-betrothal Dragon Pearl, her identity is indeed not false. Judging by the golden glow in her eyes, she might even possess a trace of Dragon Race royal bloodline! As a member of the Abyssal Demon Race, why do you have a wife from the Dragon Royal Family?!”
“I am good looking, it’s normal.” Qin Gou said with utter seriousness.
“I see, I have been enlightened!” The Demon Race Man roared with laughter and unhesitatingly threw a punch at Qin Gou’s face: “I’ll make you good looking!”
Qin Gou leaned his body to the side, narrowly dodging the punch that sent surging airwaves, a fatal blow. At the same time, his fingers touched Ao Banwei’s shoulder, re-collecting her into the small space within the ribbon, and he quickly fled with spiritual power boosting his legs.
“Damn it, how could he dodge it? And why is he running so fast?” The Demon Race Man pursued rapidly, saying unbelievably: “This brat can use spiritual power? How can he not be restricted by the trial rules!”
As if thinking of something, the Demon Race Man’s eyes immediately turned red with rage, and he roared with utter hatred: “That Dragon Girl? It must be because of that royal Dragon Girl! This damn privileged brat, you bastard, you think you can run? I don’t want the Sacred Dragon Manual anymore, I don’t care about the trial, I will chase you to the death!”
