Chapter 168
The black dragon was trapped in the illusion formation, and had almost exhausted all its methods, but it still could not break free.
Logically, as a beast from outside the domain, and with the bloodline talent of a dragon, even if it couldn’t use much spiritual power, it could still crush the creatures here.
But there was actually an ancient illusion formation left here.
This formation was really tricky. Although it didn’t use much spiritual power, the internal coordination was perfect, and it had managed to trap it inside, unable to escape.
The black dragon was so angry it was roaring, feeling that ever since it had left the Xuanqing Sect, it had been restricted and unsuccessful everywhere. Although it was not a powerful figure in the Xuanqing Sect, and sometimes had grievances, this was the mortal world!
How could there be a formation that could trap it for so long?
Where would its face be?
“Senior Bai Xiu, this is that senior black dragon.” Seeing the black dragon standing motionless in the middle of the illusion formation from afar, Lu Dieqing quickly explained.
She had not expected that the black dragon would chase them to the forbidden land.
The girl looked up at Zheng Xuening, and was pinched on the cheek. The soft, tender cheek meat was gently lifted a little, but Zheng Xuening did not use any force, clearly not wanting to hurt her little girl.
“I arranged it,” Zheng Xuening explained briefly.
Before she and Qingqing had left the capital, she had already planned in advance how the secret guards should deal with the black dragon if it suddenly lost its patience and had to find their whereabouts.
The craftsmen building a palace for the black dragon could only be a delaying tactic, but it was not a fundamental solution.
This guy was, after all, here on a sect mission. If he did not see them for a long time, he would definitely lose his patience and cause some trouble.
A naturally born black dragon, even without using spiritual power, could affect the weather of a region for no reason. If no one appeased its anger in time, it would probably cause a scene of bloodshed.
This was not what Zheng Xuening wanted to see.
That was why she had had the secret guards lead the impatient black dragon all the way here.
However… she had expected that the forbidden land would have some effect, but she had not expected that when they really encountered the black dragon, it could really make the other suffer a loss.
This gave Zheng Xuening a deeper understanding of the strength of her and Qingqing’s mysterious master.
When Lu Dieqing and the other had walked to the front of the illusion formation, Bai Xiu unwillingly removed the effect of the formation.
The black dragon, which had been on a killing spree in the illusion, suddenly came back to its senses. It was just about to open its mouth and roar, but it turned its head and saw the peaceful scene at the side, as if nothing had happened.
Its open mouth was just like that, looking at Lu Dieqing and Zheng Xuening with a hesitant expression, as if it were suspecting that these two were also a part of the illusion.
Otherwise, how could the scenes before its eyes have disappeared, and the people it was looking for have appeared in front of it?
Lu Dieqing was just about to speak when Zheng Xuening had already shielded her and said calmly to the black dragon, “Senior black dragon, this place cannot be trespassed upon. Let’s talk elsewhere.”
With her opening her mouth like this, she had interrupted the anger that the black dragon was about to spew. The other was choked and stuck, and could only stare with its huge dragon eyes.
Lu Dieqing also followed up.
“Yes, yes, senior black dragon. There is a formation in this place. If we accidentally touch some powerful formation, it would not be good.”
The girl’s lips were red and her teeth white. She was born clean and simple. When she spoke, it made people believe in her authenticity.
She even added a sentence, “This place is a forbidden land set up by a great power a thousand years ago. We don’t know how many formations there are. Its most powerful one is not just the illusion formation.”
If this had been said by the always serious Zheng Xuening, it would have seemed very ordinary. But if it was said by the always romantic and naive Lu Dieqing, and with a smile, as if it had been mentioned unintentionally, it would have more weight.
The black dragon thought of its pathetic state in the illusion formation just now…
It had used all its strength to break the shell back then, but it had not been able to destroy the illusion formation at all.
It was a black dragon, and its spiritual power was naturally higher than ordinary people. The illusion formation had actually been able to capture its divine sense, which was no different from imprisoning it.
The black dragon was afraid of nothing, but what it was most afraid of was being trapped in a certain place and living a lonely life until it was old. That was too terrifying.
It had been just like that in the illusion formation just now.
“Hmph.” The black dragon actually did not say another word and directly flew up from the place of the illusion formation, flying towards the entrance of the valley.
From beginning to end, Bai Xiu did not say anything to the black dragon. On the contrary, when he watched Lu Dieqing and the other leave, he instructed, “The puppetry art that our master has taught you, you must practice diligently. It is not inferior to other methods, and even has its own universe.”
Lu Dieqing nodded vigorously and bowed in return.
“Don’t worry, Senior Bai Xiu.”
Zheng Xuening looked at her, was silent for a long moment, and also bowed.
This was a key turning point for her and Qingqing. For Senior Bai Xiu to open up the island and let the two of them cultivate here for so long, especially when they were at their lowest, was truly a great kindness.
If there was a chance in the future, she must repay Senior Bai Xiu.
Seeing the two of them so serious, Bai Xiu, who had always called himself “this old man” and put on airs, on the contrary, became a little embarrassed.
“…Cough, it’s just a small matter. It’s not worth mentioning. There’s no need to be so serious.”
It paused for a moment, and then said again, “You two are our master’s disciples. Even if you haven’t been personally taught, you can be considered as in-name disciples. In the future, if you encounter any insurmountable obstacles, remember to go to the Qin Sect… At that time, with the legacy of the puppetry art, you two will naturally be able to find her.”
“It’s just that… our master’s personality is special, and her status in the Qin Sect is also special… If the two of you have not cultivated to the Golden Core stage, it will probably be even more difficult to find her there. You still have to cultivate more.”
Bai Xiu once again instructed earnestly, his tone also rare.
Lu Dieqing and Zheng Xuening took its words to heart and bowed again.
Bai Xiu couldn’t help but say, “Go, go, go. Go on. In the future, when the two of you get married, you can come here and have me as a witness.”
With this, Lu Dieqing’s face turned red, and she secretly peeked at Zheng Xuening from the corner of her eye.
Who knew that the other was also looking at her, but not from the corner of her eye, but had turned her face to look at her openly, with a slight smile.
As the two of them looked at each other, a tacit understanding rippled in their eyes and hearts, and they suddenly felt that they were not afraid of anything in the future.
The black dragon had flown to the entrance of the valley in one breath, originally thinking that Lu Dieqing and the other would immediately follow.
But when it turned its head, it found that the two little girls were bowing to the void, as if they were talking to some great power.
The black dragon shivered, a little glad that it had not been arrogant and said any harsh words just now.
A good dragon had always been one to not take a disadvantage. What’s more, it was a dragon that had been trained in the Xuanqing Sect and had long since learned how to read the situation and to be flexible.
By the time Zheng Xuening and the other had caught up, the anger the black dragon had felt in the illusion formation had been worn away a lot, leaving only a little.
It blew its whiskers and glared.
“You two little girls, you dare to trick this dragon!”
Lu Dieqing blinked. “No.”
Zheng Xuening’s face was expressionless. “What does senior mean by this?”
The two of them were always like this, one singing the white face and the other singing the red face. The black dragon didn’t know who to believe.
But this did not stop it from giving an ultimatum.
“In another five days, this dragon will be taking someone away!”
These words were said with no room for compromise.
Lu Dieqing pressed her lips together, her expression dimming.
Zheng Xuening, hearing this, took her hand and squeezed it gently.
Lu Dieqing’s heart immediately settled down again.
At the very least, she understood that on the road ahead, she would always have someone with her.
