Knowing that Le Chao wouldn't get away with it, Fu Mingxu stopped worrying about it. He watched Zhang Hengyuan and his group leave before turning to Han Tao: "Let's go, I know where the Heavenly Profound Beast is."
Zhang Yanran was overjoyed and couldn't wait to go find it right now.
Fu Mingxu leaned closer to Han Tao and whispered, "Could you please give me a drop of blood?"
Normally, the best time to find the Heavenly Profound Grass, a rare mountain treasure, is at night, when the mountain energy is calm, and to use dragon blood to lure it out. However, after what happened last night, he now knows that the Heavenly Profound Beast must exist in this Xuan Village.
Xuan Zhong's ability to regain half of his humanity, and his accidental entry into the path of the Asura Demon, explains everything. However, no one considered this possibility, and no one else could see the memories of the Xuan Village people.
Without asking any questions, Han Tao flicked his finger, squeezing out a drop of crystal-clear, thick dragon blood and handing it to Zhang Yanran with such speed that Zhang Yanran was astonished.
Fu Mingxu was caught off guard and almost put his finger in his mouth because of the sudden sweet smell.
Fortunately, he held back, preventing a major embarrassment. He glanced at Han Tao, noticing his calm expression, as if unaware of the consequences of his actions. Han Tao even asked when Han Tao looked at him, "Isn't that enough?"
He probably really didn't know how attractive dragon blood was to me, since apart from that drop of highly nourishing ancestral phoenix blood, I had never shown him any desire for dragon blood.
Having figured all this out, Fu Mingxu calmly smeared a drop of dragon's blood from his fingertip into his palm, then clenched his fist, slowed his breathing, and only when the sweet scent no longer affected him did he hum, "Your sudden action startled me."
Han Tao smiled slightly, like a cold winter's kiss, and said sincerely, "I will pay attention next time."
"There's no next time," Fu Mingxu thought to himself, and said to the two of them, "Come with me."
After saying that, he crossed the cold mountain and strode toward the ancestral hall, though his steps were slightly hurried.
Han Tao followed behind him, a fleeting look of disappointment in her eyes.
Zhang Yanran observed the interaction between the two and thought to herself that this Lord Han was actually henpecked, not uttering a single word of rebuttal in front of Young Master Fu.
Fu Mingxu quickly pushed open the door of the ancestral hall. He stood at the door and looked inside. The traces of the fight last night were still there, and the memorial tablets that had fallen to the ground had not been placed.
He walked slowly inside, came to the offering table, and tried to pick up the memorial tablets on the ground and put them back.
"I'll do it." Han Tao naturally took the memorial tablet from his hand and placed it on the offering table, not forgetting to turn his head and ask him, "Is it okay to put it like this?"
Fu Mingxu was surprised that he would help, and nodded: "Okay."
After saying that, he prepared to bend down to pick it up again.
Unexpectedly, Han Tao was even faster. Before his outstretched hand could touch the second tablet, a gust of wind suddenly swept up from the ground, and all the scattered tablets fell neatly onto the offering table like raindrops.
Fu Mingxu: Knowing magic is really convenient, I want to learn it too.
He certainly didn't have time to study right now; after a moment of stunned silence, he immediately got to work.
Zhang Yanran stood behind the two of them, looking bewildered, with a sense of helplessness as if she couldn't join in.
Oh well, I was just lucky.
"Is this okay?" Han Tao asked again.
Fu Mingxu nodded helplessly and praised, "You did a great job."
Sure enough, the dragon's eyes lit up slightly upon receiving the praise. If the dragon's tail were still there, Fu Mingxu could imagine it swaying gently from side to side.
Ugh, I can't think about it anymore.
Just after the memorial tablets were arranged neatly, a red light began to appear on them, and a cold aura spread outwards.
The auras seemed to consciously avoid Han Tao, instead spreading towards Fu Mingxu.
Han Tao frowned, and with a wave of his hand, dragon breath surged. Fu Mingxu hurriedly stopped him: "Don't move yet."
“Alright.” He withdrew his dragon breath as instructed, but stood behind Fu Mingxu, his tone leaving no room for refusal, “This way it’s safer.”
The red light was chilling and bone-chilling, filled with ghostly energy, and extremely dangerous.
He couldn't let the situation from last night, where the chains snatched people away and he was powerless to stop them, happen again.
After understanding his meaning, Fu Mingxu's heart stirred slightly, and he did not refuse.
When the red light shone brightly, the feeling of being stared at by many eyes returned.
Fu Mingxu summoned chaotic energy and mixed it with the dragon blood in his palm, then slammed his palm down on the ancestral tablet on the offering table at top speed.
The sweet aroma of dragon blood reached its peak instantly under the stimulation of the chaotic energy, turning into a pale red mist that enveloped the red light in reverse.
The chaotic energy flowed continuously toward the memorial tablet, the chilling aura gradually disappeared, and the feeling of being spied on by eyes finally lessened.
After last night, some of the inherited memories in his mind were unlocked again.
He learned that the primordial energy was a wisp of energy from the beginning of the world, the first energy that all things were touched at the beginning of their creation, and also a magic weapon to "purify" all evil.
Those souls who defied reincarnation and were forcibly left in the human world were liberated in an instant, their resentment and unwillingness dissipating like a gentle breeze under the chaotic energy.
When Fu Mingxu saw the cold red light disappear and the spirits of men, women, and children bowing to him in silent gratitude, he knew he had succeeded.
All the memorial tablets on the altar were devoid of any trace of life, and the mist formed from the dragon's blood had seeped into the surrounding space as it was purified.
Above the memorial tablet, a small, bright green grass appeared, its leaves swaying in the lingering chaotic energy.
Zhang Yanran never expected that the Heavenly Profound Grass they had been searching for was not deep in the mountains, but rather in Xuan Village halfway up the mountain.
Fu Mingxu knew that this was because Xuan Village had been filled with resentment and evil spirits, and the mountain energy of Tianxuan Mountain instinctively wanted to purify this malignant tumor.
Therefore, the Heavenly Mystic Beast, formed from the gathering of mountain energy, will stay here following the instinct of the mountain spirit.
After the Heavenly Profound Grass appeared, Fu Mingxu, despite his eagerness, did not take the opportunity to grab it. In an instant, he pulled the chaotic energy back, and the mist formed from the dragon blood also gathered, condensing back into a single drop of dragon blood that swirled on the leaf of the Heavenly Profound Grass.
"Awoo." A dissatisfied, childish roar suddenly appeared, and a small, snow-white beast appeared out of thin air next to the Heavenly Profound Grass. Attracted by the dragon blood, the Heavenly Profound Beast manifested its form from the air.
Tsk, after all this time, the Heavenly Mystic Beast still hasn't innovated by transforming into the form of a spirit beast.
Fu Mingxu sighed inwardly, and the chaotic energy moved at his will, binding the Heavenly Profound Beast with lightning speed.
Seeing this, Han Tao flipped his hand and threw an open jade box at the Heavenly Mystic Beast. As the beast struggled, he put the box away and quickly placed a restriction seal on it.
Even though the Heavenly Mystic Beast looks like an adorable spirit beast, it is essentially just a pure mountain mist, making it perfect for the jade box.
The two worked together seamlessly, leaving Zhang Yanran, who hadn't had a chance to make a move, speechless. It wasn't until Fu Mingxu handed her the jade box that she snapped out of her reverie.
So, they got their hands on the Heavenly Mystic Beast just like that?
She stared at the jade box that was handed to her, momentarily incredulous. After a long, stunned silence, she was so overjoyed that she forgot to consider how Fu Mingxu, a mere mortal, could have attained cultivation.
When that hand with its distinct knuckles reached out again, Zhang Yanran subconsciously ignored the question.
Everyone has their own secrets, and she, having received great kindness from both of them, could not say more.
"Take it." Fu Mingxu handed the jade box to her without hesitation, then turned around and looked excitedly at the Heavenly Profound Grass.
On the vibrant green leaves, the drop of dragon's blood stood out conspicuously.
And you know what? The sweetness of dragon's blood mixed with the fragrance of Tianxuan grass creates a unique aroma that is simply irresistible.
Han Tao stepped forward and sealed the Heavenly Profound Grass in another jade box, secretly deciding that after descending the mountain, in addition to his robes, he would also purchase a batch of fine jade bottles and boxes.
"Keep it with you." Seeing that he was about to hand over the Heavenly Profound Grass to him, Fu Mingxu said with a heavy heart, "It's safer to keep it with you for now."
Anyway, Han Tao will get a share of the pills that are refined in the future, so it's normal to keep them with him for safekeeping.
Han Tao nodded upon hearing this and readily put the jade box away.
Fu Mingxu reluctantly withdrew his gaze before speaking, "You took back the dragon blood on it, right?"
Han Tao nodded: "Of course."
Fu Mingxu's eyes betrayed his disappointment, making Han Tao wish he could give him the dragon blood. But remembering that Fu Mingxu had been deliberately avoiding his desire for the dragon blood, Han Tao had no choice but to hold back what he wanted to say.
Finally, after a moment of contemplation, he spoke: "I've heard that the markets of the Tianxuan Sect are very lively, with many exotic flowers and herbs brought from all over the continent for sale, and even some that are hard to distinguish and sold at low prices."
Zhang Yanran realized what was happening and chimed in, "You can still find bargains."
Upon hearing this, Fu Mingxu instantly forgot his earlier disappointment and perked up immediately: "Then let's hurry down the mountain!"
He then felt he was being too eager and added, "Well, since we're already here, it wouldn't hurt to go for a stroll."
Still reeling from the shock of actually obtaining the Heavenly Mystic Beast, Zhang Yanran finally recovered completely, her face beaming with smiles: "I'll lead the way."
Fu Mingxu was overjoyed: "Thank you. May I ask what interesting things are in the market?"
Ideally, it should be something rare and precious, like rare plants or medicinal herbs.
When the topic turned to the market of the Heavenly Profound Sect, Zhang Yanran became quite talkative. Perhaps because she was relaxed after obtaining the Heavenly Profound Beast, she seemed ready to chatter on and on.
Fu Mingxu listened with great interest, his eyes filled with longing.
Although Han Tao stood calmly to one side, his gaze remained fixed on Fu Mingxu. His expression showed no abnormality, but he couldn't help but interrupt their conversation: "It's getting late, let's go down the mountain first."
After he finished speaking, he glanced at Zhang Yanran.
"Even though the Heavenly Profound Beast is sealed in a jade box, its aura of destiny is naturally eye-catching. You'd better go back to your sect and settle down." Han Tao's meaning was self-evident.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yanran tightened her grip on the jade box, and an apologetic expression appeared on her face: "Lord Han's consideration is correct. Young Master Fu, I will return to Tianxuan Sect first, and come to find you after I have settled in."
Fu Mingxu knew she probably had important business to attend to, so he smiled and said, "If you're worried about your safety, we'll take you back."
Han Tao's expression shifted, and he casually tossed a wisp of dragon energy onto Zhang Yanran. Under the astonished gazes of the two, he calmly said, "This dragon energy can last for half an hour; it cannot be used by anyone who is not at the Nascent Soul stage."
Zhang Yanran's expression changed, and she shouted, "I'll take you down the mountain right now!"
Half an hour later, Fu Mingxu watched her swift, swift back and fell silent.
But he couldn't very well tell them to slow down, so he could only keep up despite his aching calves.
Just as he couldn't help but kick his legs for the third time to relieve the discomfort, Han Tao suddenly squatted down in front of him, turned his head to look at him, and said: "Get on, I'll carry you."
Fu Mingxu was stunned by his sudden action. Only Zhang Yanran, who was in front, finally stopped and shouted at him, "Young Master Fu, hurry up and go up, so you won't be tired."
A note from the author:
Zhang Yanran: They're so loving.
Hantao: nature.
Fu Mingxu: ?
Chapter 28
A gentle mountain breeze blew, and Fu Mingxu looked down at the broad shoulders and back in front of him, suddenly feeling somewhat at a loss.
But Zhang Yanran was only thinking about returning to the sect as soon as possible, and urged him: "Young Master Fu, we are still halfway down the mountain, why don't you let Lord Han carry you?"
Just as he was about to find a reason to refuse, she said again, "You two are originally a couple, what's wrong with carrying each other on your backs? There's no need to be so shy."