Chapter 32

When they saw the deep and secluded cave through the water curtain created by the Water-Parting Pearl, Jing Qingyi and the two others couldn't help but stare in amazement and exclaim repeatedly.

A figure was sitting on the stone steps at the entrance of the cave, looking sad and lost in thought. It was Zhao Luan, who had been extremely worried. Ever since Zhao Shuo went to Wanghai City, Zhao Feng and Zhao Luan had been restless, unable to focus even on their cultivation. As days passed without Zhao Shuo's return, their hearts sank, almost to the point of despair.

On this day, Zhao Luan waited at the cave entrance as usual, hoping to see Zhao Shuo appear. Lost in thought, she suddenly heard some movement. Her dazed eyes gradually regained their focus. When she saw several figures slowly approaching, one of them was indeed Zhao Shuo.

With a cry, Zhao Luan rushed forward without waiting for Zhao Shuo to enter the water curtain. Seeing the much-thinner Zhao Luan, Zhao Shuo sighed inwardly, wondering how Zhao Feng and Zhao Luan had managed to hold on through these days.

Patting Zhao Luan's shoulder, Zhao Shuo whispered, "Good girl, don't cry. I'm fine, see?"

Lifting her head from Zhao Shuo's embrace, her tear-streaked face was like a lily with dew. With tear-filled eyes, Zhao Luan asked tremulously, "Second Brother, am I dreaming?"

Zhao Shuo gently patted Zhao Luan's back and said, "Silly girl, how could it be a dream?"

At that moment, a figure rushed out of the cave, stopping abruptly and looking at Zhao Shuo with joy. It was Zhao Feng.

It was clear that Zhao Feng was very excited, his body trembling uncontrollably. He tried hard not to cry as he said, "Second Brother, you're finally back."

As if a great weight had been lifted, both Zhao Feng and Zhao Luan looked much better.

Jing Qingyi and the two others remained silent, but they could feel the deep familial bond between Zhao Shuo and his siblings.

Thinking of the tragic deaths of Long, Hu, and Bao, Jing Qingyi and the others couldn't help but be moved to tears.

Taking a deep breath, Zhao Shuo said, "Come, let me introduce everyone."

Holding onto Zhao Shuo's arm, Zhao Luan walked into the cave, asking questions one after another. Zhao Shuo didn't want Zhao Feng and Zhao Luan to worry, so he only gave a brief account of his experiences over the past half-month.

When they heard that Su Xiu refused to leave, Zhao Luan and Zhao Feng's faces darkened. When they learned that Jing Qingyi and the others had taken care of Zhao Shuo while he was injured, Zhao Luan and Zhao Feng looked at them with gratitude. They also felt sad and sighed when they heard about the tragic deaths of Long, Hu, and Bao.

After settling Jing Qingyi and the others, who were given several of the many cave rooms, Zhao Shuo, Zhao Feng, and Zhao Luan were left alone. It seemed that Jing Qingyi and the others were either deeply engrossed in their cultivation or intentionally giving Zhao Shuo and his siblings some space.

Sitting on a cushion, Zhao Shuo sighed and said, "Mother said that we can't see her until we reach the Dao Lord realm, or she won't recognize us. What should we do?"

Zhao Feng was stunned and said with a look of disappointment, "If Mother says that, should we go against her wishes?"

Zhao Luan frowned and said, "The Dao Lord realm, it's so far away. Who knows when we'll reach it, or what Mother will be like by then. What if we...?"

Seeming to know what Zhao Luan was about to say, Zhao Shuo shook his head and said, "There's no chance. You didn't see how powerful those people are. Even if Mother agrees to leave with us, she won't do so until we're strong enough to protect ourselves."

Zhao Feng clenched his fists and said, "We must cultivate, work hard. If we're strong enough, no one can stop us."

Zhao Shuo nodded and said, "I don't know why, but Mother seems to be safe. It's us who might become targets for those who can't vent their anger on Mother. I almost got killed."

Zhao Luan said with determination, "Since Mother is safe for now, we just need to focus on our cultivation. One day, we'll take her away with dignity."

After saying this, Zhao Luan asked, "Second Brother, are Jing Qingyi and the others the helpers you found?"

Zhao Shuo knew he couldn't hide it from Zhao Luan and nodded, saying, "Yes, they may not have the best backgrounds, but they are loyal and have good potential. They can be trusted."

Hearing this, Zhao Luan said, "That's a relief. You told us not to trust anyone, so Mother might have thought that someone would try to harm us. If we're not careful, we might invite wolves into our home."

Zhao Shuo smiled and said, "Jing Qingyi and the others are completely trustworthy. I can guarantee that."

Zhao Luan nodded and took out a jade box, saying, "Second Brother, this is the Heavenly Body Cleansing Spirit Pill we made according to your method. We only had five Deep Sea Black Ink Spirit Grass plants, so we made five pills. Both Brother and I took one, and the effects were amazing. Our body's acupoints are now fully open, and we absorb star power much faster."

Taking the jade box, Zhao Shuo saw three blood-red pills with a dark black hue, emitting a faint fragrance.

"I don't need these pills, but Jing Qingyi and the others can use them. I wonder if the corpse of the Green Dragon is still here?"

Although Zhao Feng didn't know what Zhao Shuo needed the Green Dragon's corpse for, he said, "It's in the stone room. We didn't know what to do with it."

Zhao Shuo smiled and said, "I have an idea. If it works, my strength might change dramatically in no time. Then, even if we encounter a Law Body realm expert, we won't be helpless."

Hearing this, Zhao Luan and Zhao Feng's eyes lit up. If what Zhao Shuo said was true, they would be very excited.

The two led Zhao Shuo to the cave room where the Green Dragon's corpse was stored. The massive body, several dozen meters long, filled the room. The enormous corpse, having absorbed primordial energy for thousands of years, contained an unimaginable amount of power.

With a thought, the Yin-Yang Wheel emitted a dark glow, enveloping the huge Green Dragon. In an instant, the Green Dragon was absorbed into the Yin-Yang Wheel, which slowly turned and entered Zhao Shuo's body.

When the Yin-Yang Wheel appeared, an invisible pressure made Zhao Feng and Zhao Luan's faces change, but their eyes showed surprise and joy.

Although they didn't know what the Yin-Yang Wheel was, its power was clearly not something ordinary. When Zhao Shuo put it away, Zhao Luan said happily, "Second Brother, what's so special about this wheel? It seems much more powerful than my Starry Sky Diagram."

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