After the dragon eye unleashed its attack, the searing, sun-like light dissipated.
Only two piles of ash remained on the ground—one small, one large.
The small one was the staff, and the large one was Xian Ling.
It seemed the staff was a single-use item that vanished after its function was served. Bai Xiaodu felt a pang of regret.
But he quickly came to terms with it.
The thing required chanting a massive string of incantations to activate. It was too much of a hassle anyway; he couldn't even read, so how was he supposed to use it?
Bai Xiaodu waited patiently in the sky.
However, even after tens of seconds had passed, there was still no notification from the system.
Seeing this, Bai Xiaodu didn't get angry; instead, he laughed.
“Good! Good! Good!”
“As expected of a transcendent of Trickery. You really are a tough one to kill!”
...
Rewinding time to the moment Bai Xiaodu roared “True Dragon Manifestation.”
The Dragon Might had been instantly broken. With just a single glance, Xian Ling knew she was utterly doomed.
She decisively abandoned the Origin she had painstakingly accumulated and forcibly cast 【Phantom Speech】 and 【Feign Death】.
Even against an opponent of the same rank, the effects of Origin remained incredibly powerful. This allowed her to deceive Bai Xiaodu and secretly escape.
Creak...
On the outskirts of Gaoxi Ravine.
Xian Ling gently pushed open the door of a dilapidated wooden cabin, her face filled with exhaustion and resentment.
“What a terrifying monster. From the moment we clashed, he didn't even cast a single Circle-tier spell, yet he pushed me to this point.”
“No, I have to find a way to take my revenge personally...”
“No, no, no,” Xian Ling shook her head violently. “I never want to face that terrifying guy again.”
“I might as well just hand over his information to the Dragon Clan!”
Xian Ling's face filled with a sense of relief.
“Plenty of people will be interested in him. I'll just watch from the sidelines, which perfectly aligns with my Pathway. I can use this to make up for my lost Origin.”
Xin Hai'an's face also filled with a sense of relief.
“Indeed. Bai Xiaodu is so powerful. If you indirectly cause his death, you'll definitely reap a massive harvest of Origin.”
Xian Ling whipped her head around, her expression contorted in sheer terror, bordering on a complete mental breakdown!
“Who's there?! Show yourself!”
Under the cover of night, a pair of blood-red eyes stared back at her with amusement.
Dressed in a tight-fitting night suit and a light, flowing cape, Xin Hai'an stepped out unhurriedly. She held several bat-shaped flying blades between her fingers.
Naturally, Bai Xiaodu had told her about his pursuit.
After a brief discussion, Xin Hai'an had decisively acted as backup, quietly observing the situation from afar and waiting for the right moment to strike.
Upon learning that the opponent was a transcendent of Trickery, she had concealed her presence and activated her perception domain.
Xian Ling's illusions might have fooled Bai Xiaodu, but they couldn't fool a Ranger of the same rank who was paying undivided attention!
Sure enough, the moment Bai Xiaodu “killed” her, the lizardman had immediately fled, and Xin Hai'an had easily tracked her down.
Scanning her surroundings quickly, Xian Ling cursed inwardly.
A Ranger! Or a Rogue!
As a Mage-type class, she could trade spells with Warlocks without any fear, but she was naturally countered by these two physical, stealthy classes.
Forcing herself to stay calm, Xian Ling asked in a low voice, “My lady, we have no grievances between us. Why must you push me to a corner? I have some private collections that I am willing to offer you...”
Swoosh! Swoosh!
Xin Hai'an didn't even bother to listen to her finish. With a flick of her wrist, she threw her daggers. Her cape swirled, and her figure vanished into the night once more.
“Cut the crap. Once I kill you, your things will be mine anyway!”
Xian Ling frantically dodged, but she could only let out a muffled groan.
Two bursts of blood erupted from her cheek and flank, staining her body crimson.
Xian Ling grit her teeth, preparing to cast another spell.
However, her expression froze.
Thousands of bat-shaped flying blades, identical to the ones from before, were raining down on her small figure like a torrential downpour, ruthlessly overwhelming her!
“Aaaaah!”
A miserable shriek pierced the night sky, only to be quickly drowned out by the clanging of metal.
...
By the time Bai Xiaodu arrived at the scene.
He rubbed his chin, attempting to find any intact remains amidst the sea of flying blades.
She was truly dead this time; the system notification had popped up.
As expected of a transcendent, she had dropped a blue-quality item right off the bat.
And the system was truly fair. Since he was considered the primary killer, the rewards were calculated at the highest rate.
【Spirit Seed】
【Quality: Blue】
【Type: Skill】
【Effect: Consumes Origin to plant a spirit seed in a target whose highest rank does not exceed Domain Lord, does not exceed your rank, or has lost all ability to resist.
Depending on the difference in strength and the duration of the seed, your influence over them varies, categorized into: Mental Suggestion, Mental Control, and Mental Enslavement.】
The corners of Bai Xiaodu's mouth curled upward.
I can actually control people now.
It seemed that if he encountered any dangerous Secret Realms in the future, he could just control some people to go in and test the waters for him.
Even if they failed, he could just camp at the exit.
It didn't matter if they had already absorbed the treasures.
He would just camp there indefinitely without eating or leaving. After all, in this life, he didn't have any worldly worries!
Dislike Director-General Shen, understand Director-General Shen, admire Director-General Shen, become Director-General Shen!
Bai Xiaodu quickly smacked his own head.
Stop thinking about her!
Shen Qingqiu had treated him so terribly. Was he really in love with her, unable to live without her?
He didn't have Stockholm syndrome!
It was truly bizarre why he kept thinking of Director-General Shen.
Shaking his head, Bai Xiaodu put those thoughts aside.
He needed to find a way to farm more Affection.
Looking up at Xin Hai'an, his wine-red eyes sparkled as he cheered, “Sister Xin Hai'an, you look so beautiful in this outfit! I've never seen you wear it before!”
Hearing this, the corners of Xin Hai'an's mouth curled up, clearly in a great mood.
She intentionally stood under the moonlight, turning slightly to let the dim light outline her breathtaking, perfect curves.
As a Ranger who exercised regularly, Xin Hai'an's figure was undeniably sultry.
“Do you like it, Xiaobai?”
Bai Xiaodu nodded vigorously.
Both of his heads did.
“I love it!”
Xin Hai'an couldn't help but smile, leaning in close to Bai Xiaodu.
Her crimson tongue lightly grazed his fox ear, causing him to let out a soft whimper.
Xin Hai'an licked it gently, whispering, “Then how about I wear this outfit while helping Xiaobai resolve the side effects of the Dragon-Burning Refining Art...?”
Bai Xiaodu's rational mind instantly seized control.
“What did you say?!”
Xin Hai'an's exquisite face was filled with utter seriousness. Word by word, she spoke without a hint of jest.
“Whatever that woman surnamed Shen can do for you, I can do too.”
“I can even do it better!”
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