jdhmnovel Chapter 75 The Final Place of Inheritance, The Sea of Mist
Chapter 75 The Final Place of Inheritance, The Sea of Mist
"Don't worry, I won't take your things for nothing. Once I obtain that inheritance, I will repay you many times over."
Jiang Churan accepted the Purple Gold Cold Iron, her tone confident and resolute.
Immediately, she turned around and walked in a certain direction.
After walking a few steps,
The girl noticed Li Wudao standing there dumbfounded and frowned, saying, "What are you daydreaming about? There's not much time left, hurry up and go..."
"Oh, come right away."
Li Wudao gave a perfunctory reply and secretly merged his double pupils as he walked.
Not long after.
The boy suddenly had an extra pair of pupils.
They were a pair of spiral-patterned round eyes, each with a pale purple right pupil that faintly emitted a soft, clear light. As the pupils flickered, they added a touch of eeriness and mystery.
The next instant, Li Wudao felt that his vision became several times clearer.
He looked up and scanned the distance, where he could clearly see the textures and downy hairs of the flowers, plants and trees, down to the finest detail, and he could also see the flow of air hundreds of meters away.
It was a unique feeling, as if everything in the world was within his field of vision, with nothing to hide, reaching the essence of things.
Suddenly, Li Wudao stopped in his tracks, his heart raced, and he stared blankly ahead.
Under the gaze of the double pupils, Jiang Churan's back was almost completely naked.
The girl was tall and slender, with skin as white as jade, every inch of which radiated a faint glow, without the slightest flaw.
Her waist was slender and supple, so small that it could be grasped in one hand, clinging tightly to the fabric, revealing glimpses of her figure and outlining a captivating curve that made one's blood boil.
Especially her jade-like legs, perfectly round and straight, incredibly alluring, like the most perfect masterpiece of heaven, meant to be admired from afar but not to be touched.
"this......."
Li Wudao couldn't help but swallow, unable to look away from the scene before him.
Damn, who can handle this?
"What are you looking at?"
At that moment, a slightly cold voice rang out.
Jiang Churan seemed to sense something and turned around to see the boy staring intently at her with a strange expression, as if he was somewhat timid.
"Um... I was just spacing out, haha."
Li Wudao's heart tightened, and he quickly closed his double pupils, awkwardly looking up at the sky.
"Really? Then why don't you dare look at me? Tell me honestly, what were you looking at just now?"
The girl stared at him suspiciously, her pretty face gradually turning somewhat unfriendly.
"No... I didn't see anything. Believe me, I really didn't peek at you."
Li Wudao avoided eye contact and vehemently denied the allegations.
If the girl finds out that he just used his double pupils to "see through" Xiao Jiang, she will definitely beat him to death. He absolutely cannot reveal a single word about it.
Little did he know that his confused state of mind led him to make a mistake, which only made him appear to be trying to cover up his mistake.
Hearing this,
Jiang Churan immediately understood, her eyes turning icy as she coldly retorted, "At such a young age, you've got quite a few tricks up your sleeve. I think you just need to be taught a lesson!"
After saying that, she angrily threw a punch at the boy.
"It's a misunderstanding, I really didn't mean it."
Li Wudao's expression changed slightly, and he turned and ran.
Honestly, he didn't mean it; he just couldn't help himself.
Besides, the one who's wrong isn't him, it's the double pupils!
Who knew double pupils could have this effect...?
"You lecherous scoundrel, stop right there and prepare to die!"
Jiang Churan glared angrily and chased after him, her aura domineering.
"Only a fool would stop."
Li Wudao cursed inwardly, but his feet moved like the wind, not daring to stop for a moment.
If Xiao Jiang were to capture him alive, wouldn't he be covered in bruises and welts?
However, he still underestimated the girl's anger.
Before long, Li Wudao was caught up and two punches landed on his face, making him howl in pain.
"Damn it, don't hit someone in the face! If you ruin this stunning face, how am I ever going to get married?"
Li Wudao squatted on the ground, covering his face and shouting.
But remembering his previous mistakes, he did not resist and let the girl vent her anger.
After dozens of punches,
Jiang Churan's anger subsided considerably. She glanced at him sideways and huffed, "Someone like you wants to get married? I think you're destined to be a bachelor for life!"
"You can hit me, but cursing me to never get married is a bit too cruel."
The boy snorted and grumbled, clearly indignant.
Seeing his expression, Jiang Churan suddenly found it amusing. The corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up slightly, her beautiful eyes gleaming mischievously, and she immediately stopped being angry.
"I must say, Xiao Jiang, you have a really nice smile."
Upon catching a glimpse of the girl's rosy smile, Li Wudao's heart stirred, and he couldn't help but blurt it out.
Hearing this,
The smile on Jiang Churan's lips disappeared. She looked at him calmly and said, "It's time to go to the final place of inheritance."
Having said that, she turned away coldly and walked on by herself.
"Women's hearts are like the bottom of the sea, I really don't understand them. Can't I just tell her she's pretty?"
Li Wudao followed behind, muttering to himself, unaware that the girl's steps were much lighter than before.
They also failed to notice the subtle joy and complex expression in the girl's eyes at that moment.
"Little Jiang, what exactly is this ultimate inheritance you mentioned, and is it related to the Lord of the Hundred Flowers Secret Realm?"
Midway through, Li Wudao couldn't contain his curiosity and asked a question.
As they ventured deeper, there were no more traces of previous travelers ahead, and everything seemed unknown.
He had asked her before, but the girl's answer was very brief, only saying that it was much better than Pan Lei's inheritance, even incomparable.
"Now that things have come to this, I might as well tell you. In fact, the creator of the Hundred Flowers Secret Realm is the Peacock King you have heard of."
Jiang Churan paused slightly and said softly, "And the place of inheritance I'm going to is also what he left behind in the past."
"what?!"
Li Wudao was shocked. Although he had guessed for a moment, he still found it hard to believe when he heard it with his own ears.
He didn't understand why a secret realm opened up by a powerful demon would be located on human territory.
Moreover, how did Jiang Churan know such a secret?
However, when he pressed for more information...
The girl gave an ambiguous answer, saying that she had a strange encounter in the past and obtained a map of the Hundred Flowers Secret Realm, which marked the Peacock King's inheritance trial.
Li Wudao frowned slightly. All of this seemed reasonable. After all, Jiang Churan was the chosen one, so it was only natural for her to have a fortuitous encounter.
But he felt something was off, though he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
Half a day later.
After a long journey, the two arrived at the deepest part of the secret realm.
Ahead lay a vast, misty sea, stretching from north to south with no end in sight.
Looking around, the sky is colorful and vibrant, and the air is filled with swirling, multicolored smoke, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that is almost intoxicating.
Before this sea of mist stands a conspicuous stone tablet.
The inscription above also reads in both human and demon languages: Those who pass through the Sea of Mist may enter the Valley of a Hundred Flowers.
"What do you mean? Is there going to be another test later?"
Li Wudao pondered these words and couldn't help but look at the girl.
"That's right, there are two tests for passing on the skills."
Jiang Churan's eyes seemed to hold a hint of reminiscence as she slowly recounted, "The first trial is the sea of fog before us. This is the test of the inner demon illusion. Those who are weak-willed, base, and selfish will not pass and will be forever trapped in the illusion until their death."
"Oh, well, will someone like me be able to do this?"
Li Wudao's eyelids twitched slightly as he listened, feeling uncertain.
He was so captivated by the spring scenery that his blood was surging and he almost lost control.
If this scene were to be recreated in the illusion, he might actually surrender and be overwhelmed with ecstasy.
"Look at your potential."
Jiang Churan rolled her eyes at him and said irritably, "This test won't have the kind of situation you're worried about. It tests your attitude towards dealing with both humans and demons, as well as your personal choices."
At this point, she paused for a moment, then asked, "In other words, how do you view the demon race?"
"what???"
Li Wudao was completely bewildered and felt even more confused.
He has never seen a demon race before, and doesn't even know what they look like, so how can he possibly judge them?
You can watch it standing up, lying down, squatting down...
Seeing the boy's confusion,
Jiang Churan also realized that her wording was somewhat inappropriate, and after careful consideration, she said:
"There are many things involved here, and it can't be explained in just a few words. Just remember, once you enter the fog, no matter what you see, stay true to yourself and don't let your previous ideas influence you."
"Remember, only those with pure hearts and upright character have the chance to pass through the Sea of Fog!"
Despite having experience from his previous life and understanding of Li Wudao, he knew that passing this test shouldn't be difficult, but he still couldn't help but give him detailed instructions.