Chapter 39: Go to the Fire Refining Starry Sky and Find Your Master Chen Xi
This side effect was minor and would gradually disappear as his cultivation increased.
However, soon, he would be forced to refine the Great Crimson Skyfire, meaning he would refine two Extreme Flames within a short period, while still a Mystic Scholar.
This would put a tremendous strain on his body, his Mystic Power going berserk, nearly causing him to explode.
Fortunately, the Great Crimson Skyfire possessed body-tempering properties, inadvertently saving his life and significantly enhancing his physique.
However, his enhanced physique and surging blood qi would amplify the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire’s side effects. Facing the naked and vulnerable Serpent Queen, his rationality would be unable to control his instincts, leading to… that incident.
Ahem, it’s all for the sake of the plot, so let’s not dwell on it.
He tried to appear unaffected, casually eating some preserved plums.
However, Chen Xi, knowing he was like dry kindling, ready to ignite at the slightest spark, was worried.
“Zhen’er, come closer.”
“Okay, Master.”
He put away the plums, obediently moving closer, kneeling properly before her, his expression innocent.
She studied his face. Despite the desert sun, his skin was still fair, his features youthful, his appearance more “handsome” than “pretty.” The only noticeable change was in his eyes, their pupils occasionally taking on a vertical, reptilian shape, a hint of something sinister within them.
Thankfully, his inherent kindness and purity prevented this sinister energy from influencing him. Instead, it was tempering his Spiritual Power.
She gently stroked his head.
“Zhen’er, have you… been intimate with Yun Xiu recently?”
He hadn’t expected such a direct question. He blushed, his voice a mumble.
“Once.”
She sighed softly.
“You couldn’t resist?”
He honestly admitted his mistake, not mentioning that Yun Xiu had initiated it.
“I’m sorry, Master. I’ve disappointed you.”
“It’s not entirely your fault. After all, you’ve been… enhanced by the dragon’s power. It’s understandable that you would be… more impulsive.” She paused, then continued, “Why don’t you… stay here for a while, Zhen’er? If you… need anything, I’ll… take care of you. How about that?”
Uh…
“There’s no need, Master. I’m fine.”
“What? Am I… not good enough? Is Yun Xiu better?”
“T-that’s not it! It’s just… I have things to do… I’ve learned that the Great Crimson Skyfire is located within the Crimson Sand Scorpion King’s lair. I’m planning to steal it when the time is right.”
He had expected her to be surprised, but her reaction was surprisingly calm, as if she had already known.
“In that case, we’ll have to… distract you.”
“Are you going to teach me something, Master?”
She smiled faintly.
“Do you remember me mentioning… forging the Gold and Silver Fire into your personal weapon?”
His eyes lit up.
“Are you going to teach me Mystic Forging, Master?!”
“Your Spiritual Power has reached the Manifest realm, and you’ve learned true Flame Condensation. You’ve met the basic requirements for forging.”
“Then… teach me! Now!”
“Patience, Zhen’er. Forging an Extreme Flame into a sword is different from simply condensing flames. You need to incorporate certain materials, fusing them with the flame, to create a true sword. Once the sword is forged, it will be connected to your heart and mind, an extension of your will. And it will be more likely to give birth to a sword spirit.”
“What materials do I need? I’ll go buy them immediately!”
“I’ll give you a list later. First, you need to shape the Gold and Silver Fire’s flame seed into a sword embryo. And that requires the assistance of a third rune.”
“Which rune?”
“Guess.”
“Uh… the Gold Rune?”
“No.”
“The Wood Rune?”
“The Water Rune.” She said, “The fusion of water and fire, like the merging of Yin and Yang, will manifest the sword embryo’s physical form.—Draw the Water Rune first, Zhen’er. With your Manifest realm Spiritual Power, it should take two or three days.”
[Ding! Key Plot Point Triggered.]
The system issued the “Draw the Water Rune” task.
Although his Spiritual Power had reached the Manifest realm, sufficient for the third rune, the nine runes of the Ancestral Talisman Scripture became increasingly difficult to draw, or rather, to maintain. They would often dissipate as soon as they were formed.
This time, he didn’t use a brush. He directly manifested his Spiritual Power, drawing the rune in the air.
He continued drawing until nightfall, his mind growing hazy, then stopped.
He should be able to complete it in two days.
“Master, I feel a bit dizzy.”
“Come, lie on my lap. I’ll give you a head massage.”
He obediently lay down, his head resting on her soft, supple thighs, their warmth like a cloud supporting him, the sensation incredibly comforting.
Under her gentle massage, he quickly drifted off to sleep.
…
After some time, he started to wake up, the dizziness fading, replaced by a pleasant tingling sensation, making him feel drowsy.
It was her hand, her fingers entwined with his, her palm gently rubbing, moving up and down, each stroke sending a jolt of pleasure through his body.
He opened his eyes, finding a plump, juicy fruit dangling before him, his drowsiness instantly vanishing.
“M-Master…”
“You’re awake, Zhen’er?”
He felt her arm lifting his head, the fruit offered to his lips.
“Eat. It will give you energy.”
Inhaling her intoxicating fragrance, he opened his mouth, taking it, then closed his eyes again, his body relaxing.
…
Meanwhile, late at night, in the Serpent Queen’s bedchamber.
The Serpent Queen and Yun Xiu, having bathed and changed into loose nightgowns, sat on the bed, waiting for him.
They glared at each other, their expressions challenging.
However, he didn’t appear.
“It seems he’s afraid you’ll be embarrassed, so he’s not coming out. How considerate of him.”
“Why would I be embarrassed? He’s clearly worried about you.”
“Still being stubborn… Fine, I’ll have Yan Yan call him out. I hope you won’t run away then.”
She unsealed her sea of consciousness, finding her daughter sulking in a corner, muttering to herself.
“Yan Yan–”
“—La la la, I can’t hear you.” Yan Yan covered her ears. “Mother is a dummy!”
“Ahem, Yan Yan, go to the Fire Refining Starry Sky and find Master Chen Xi. Tell your father to come out and sleep.”
“No– wait, what? The Fire Refining Starry Sky? Master Chen Xi?” Her large, innocent eyes, similar to Yan Zhen’s, lit up. “Okay, okay! I’ll go now!”
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