The Emperor of the Primordial World: Volume 9

By Wu KongDaoRen

A bastard son of a marquis who had become a slave had encountered a girl that claimed to be a blood robed emperor … From this moment onwards, he had been tasked with the task of opening the heavens and becoming the ruler of the empire.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Funstory
• Release date: Nov 25, 2019
• ISBN: 9781647623685

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MEETING

CHAPTER 801 - PILL PATH

Even though the high-grade earth-step pellet was only one level higher than the mid-grade earth-step pellet, the effect it had on the two pellets was like the difference between heaven and earth.

Medium-grade Earth Grade medicinal pills were very expensive, but they were still far from high-grade Earth Grade.

The Hundred Herbs Pill was an Earth high-grade pill. In order to obtain this pill, one needed to refine a 30% success rate pill.

Yuan Beidou stood in front of the cauldron and began refining the pills.

You actually want to compete with Ye Wuxian for the Yin Yang Water and Fire Pill? You really don't know your place, do you think that you can do whatever you want just because you killed Wu Kui? Compared to Ye Wuxian, Wu Kui is like an underground world and a sky. Some people commented in disdain. Just now, when he had a short exchange with Ye Wuxian, he had suffered a big loss.

Everyone felt that he was overestimating himself. After all, Ye Wuxian was such a tyrannical existence and he was not easy to deal with. No one wanted to fight with him.

Yuan Beidou turned a deaf ear to these evaluations, he could not be bothered to care about them and focused on concocting the Hundred Herb Pill.

Wu Huayi had passed on the《 Crucible of Alchemy》 and the《 Classic of Alchemy》 to him. Although he had not refined many pills, her theories on alchemy were much more plentiful than others.

The Hundred Herbs Pill's healing effect was not bad, and it could be considered a rather precious healing pill. Although Yuan Beidou's injuries were much better, but they were still nothing to be optimistic about, if not, he would not have suffered so much during his fight with Ye Wuxian.

There were a lot of pills here, so all the cultivators had already chosen the pills they needed and started concocting the pills in front of the pill cauldron.

30% success rate is nothing to me, it's too easy. Yuan Beidou threw all sorts of ingredients into the pill furnace to refine the Hundred Herbs Pill, which were supplemented by True Fire.

Refining the Hundred Herbs Pill took the most time. One needed to refine all the essences of the hundred types of healing ingredients before refining them into pills.

However, Yuan Beidou had the Heaven's Mandate Divine Symbol, Burning Heaven Clan, so the flames he used were no small matter. The purification process was many times easier than for others.

This Ximen Chuixue is actually so proficient in the dao of alchemy. No wonder he wanted to obtain the Yin Yang Water Fire Pill! I saw that he often consumed healing pills, so it seems like there are hidden ailments in his body that have yet to be cured. " Ye Qingxuan was an expert in observation, and the person she paid the most attention to was Yuan Beidou.

Amongst the hundreds of cultivators here, there were also people with high talent, but none of them could compare to Yuan Beidou.

Ye Qingxuan thought: That Ice Heart Pellet requires fifty percent success rate, with my abilities, it is very difficult to refine. This Ximen Chuixue's pill refining techniques are not ordinary, maybe he will be able to refine it.

Ye Qingxuan had set her eyes on a low-grade Heaven-ranked pellet. To obtain it, she needed 50% success rate, and this pellet had a huge impact on her cultivation technique. As long as she could obtain it, her cultivation level would increase by leaps and bounds.

Li Hongxiu, Li Qingyi, Qin Jun and the rest were also concocting their pills, they could see the situation clearly, and were not greedy for the Heaven Rank pills, those pills were too difficult, they would need 50 to 60% of their total pills.

For them, the majority of low-grade heaven-step pills required forty to fifty percent quality. To them, this was a bit simpler. Moreover, a low-grade heaven-step pill was already extraordinary.

In just an hour or so, Yuan Beidou had already collected all of the Hundred Herbs, and began to insert incantations into them.

Boom!

A radiant light radiated from the pill. A fragrance of herbs wafted through the air, and in an instant, the pill was formed.

A round and smooth pill flew out from the cauldron with 90% success rate. Compared to the Hundred Herbs Pill inside the glass cover, it was not weak at all.

I'm still lacking in my control of the fire. Otherwise, with the [Pill Cauldron Technique], I would have been able to refine this Hundred Herbs Pill perfectly. Yuan Beidou thought.

When the Glass Barrier opened, the Hundred Herbs Pill inside flew out and landed in Yuan Beidou's hands.

Yuan Beidou had obtained a pill in an hour's time, which caused everyone to look over at him. However, they immediately turned their attention back to the pill cauldron in front of them.

Yuan Beidou directly popped the Hundred Herbs Pill into his mouth, and the pill dissolved in his mouth. Over a hundred different medicinal flavors instantly spread across his lips and tongue, and a warm energy flowed into his body, nourishing every part of his body.

Yuan Beidou immediately felt his body warming up, his damaged veins and internal organs felt extremely comfortable, and some of the hidden injuries were also healed.

The Hundred Herbs Pill is indeed worthy of being called a top quality Earth high quality healing pill. It is truly extraordinary! This medicinal pill has helped me recover quite a bit! Yuan Beidou's eyes glowed as he felt his entire body relax. Although he had not completely recovered, his condition was much better than before.

Ye Qingxuan had always been observing Yuan Beidou refining pills, and when she saw the pills he produced, she could not help but be secretly surprised: In an hour, she had actually refined a ninety percent medicinal pellet! This fellow possesses incomparable talent and ability in the dao of pill forging!"

The Gold Dragon said to Yuan Beidou: Great deity, go and give me that Sky Dragon Pill. If I eat that pill, my cultivation will increase by leaps and bounds. If you go into closed-door training for a while, you might be able to directly come to the immeasurable mind!

Yuan Beidou could not help but say: Just a mid-grade heaven rank pill can allow you to reach the immeasurable mind, you are truly a piece of trash! This is such a waste!

The golden dragon couldn't help but cry out in dissatisfaction. Great deity, you don't have to do this. Help me. Next time, I'll help you too.

Yuan Beidou nodded, and said: Alright, I'll go get this Heavenly Dragon Pill for you in a while. However, I need sixty percent of the Sky Dragon Pellet. I might not be able to make it."

Just do your best! The golden dragon said.

Yuan Beidou began to look for medicinal pellets that could heal injuries. However, there were simply too few that could be used to heal injuries here, it seemed as if he only needed this Hundred Herb Pill and the Yin Yang Water Fire Pill.

Ye Wuxian was still concocting pills in front of the Yin Yang Water Fire Pill, so for the time being, Yuan Beidou did not want to have any conflicts with him.

Swallowing this Hundred Herbs Pill would allow me to use both the Divine Transformation and Demonification powers. My battle prowess would then be restored by a large amount. Yuan Beidou clenched his fists, and started to feel the power that was returning to his body.

Although he could now use the Divine Transformation, his level of Divine Transformation was definitely not too high. If he were to activate it all at once, his body would probably explode.

Based on the current situation, he could at most activate a Divine Transformation.

However, the increase in strength caused by the first stage of the Divine Transformation was not to be underestimated.

Yours Truly's thigh has finally recovered. When my thigh is complete, Yours Truly will be able to be arrogant and take liberties with the Immortal Lady! Oh woo, just thinking about it makes me excited! The Gold Dragon thought to itself in excitement.

Until now, Yuan Beidou had never unleashed the fifth stage of Divine Transformation, not even when he was at his peak. He could feel that the fifth stage of Divine Transformation would place an extremely strong burden on his body.

Ye Qingxuan walked towards Yuan Beidou and smiled: Congratulations to Senior Brother for obtaining the Hundred Herbs Pill!

When Ye Qingxuan said that, many people looked over.

Everyone couldn't help but be astonished. The Hundred Herbs Pill was the hardest pill to refine. How long had it been since he'd concocted it?

Yuan Beidou's expression was calm as he said, "You should wait for your brother to bring out the Yin Yang Water Fire Pill first, then go congratulate him.

Qin Jun was shocked, he never thought that Yuan Beidou could obtain the Hundred Herb Pill so quickly.

Li Hongxiu and Li Qingyi were also surprised. Li Qingyi even felt a little ashamed in her heart, she had previously said that he would help him get the Hundred Herb Pill, but now that she thought about it, she truly said it shamelessly!

I don't care about the grudge between you and my brother! Ye Qingxuan could not help but say, her tone even had a hint of coquettishness.

Heh, Yuan Beidou looked at Ye Qingxuan with a fake smile.

Ye Qingxuan said: Senior brother, I have set my eyes on a pellet, but I do not have the ability to obtain it. Senior brother, please help me!

Yuan Beidou asked: Why should I help you? I never help people for no reason at all. "

While speaking, his gaze landed on Ye Qingxuan's chest again, which meant — Unless you let me touch your breasts.

Ye Qingxuan also felt Yuan Beidou's aggressive gaze and couldn't help but feel angry in her heart, this pervert was trying to do this again! At the same time, she also felt that there was a pair of thief eyes inside Yuan Beidou's sleeves that was sizing up her chest.

Junior Sister has a medicinal pill for healing. Senior Brother, if you need it, you can have it. Ye Qingxuan hesitated for a moment before taking out a cyan pellet. The medicinal aroma assaulted her nose and she realized that it was definitely an Earth Ranked High Rank pellet.

Soul Recovery Pill? Yuan Beidou squinted his eyes and thought deeply. The Soul Recovery Pill was a high grade Earth Rank pill, although it was not as precious as the Hundred Herbs Pill he had just consumed, it was still a rare healing pill.

Ye Qingxuan said: Senior is indeed knowledgeable, with experience in pill dao, with one look you immediately recognized me as a pill!

Yuan Beidou said: What pill do you want me to retrieve?

Ice Heart Pill. Ye Qingxuan laughed.

Low grade heaven class, 50% quality? Yuan Beidou's face turned cold, Ye Fairy, do you really know how to plan and do business? A Heaven Tier High Rank pill is actually going to be traded with me? Why don't you just trade the Mortal Grade pill?

Ye Qingxuan had a pitiful look on her face as she said, I know I made Senior Brother suffer, but I really need that pill! Senior Brother, please help me, I will definitely repay you.

Yuan Beidou laughed coldly: How can you repay me if you don't let me touch your breasts?

When Ye Qingxuan heard him mention this matter again, she could not help but become a little angry. However, she still put on a good face, and said: I beg of you.

Yuan Beidou said: Alright, since you are being so sincere, then I will reluctantly agree to your request, and give me the Soul Recovery Pill!

Ye Qingxuan was not afraid that Yuan Beidou would go back on her word and directly gave him the Soul Recovery Pill.

After Yuan Beidou received the Soul Recovery Pill, he immediately swallowed it.

CHAPTER 802 - JEALOUSY

The effect of the Soul Recovery Pill was weaker than that of the Hundred Herbs Pill, but it was still effective on the recovery of the primordial spirit.

Yuan Beidou swallowed the Soul Recovery Pill and immediately refined it. After a while, he could feel that the injuries on his nascent soul had improved a lot.

Now that Yuan Beidou was injured, although there were many pills here and the effects were not ordinary, they were not very good for healing wounds. Therefore, Yuan Beidou was also willing to make this deal with him.

Ximen Chuixue, I advise you to stay away from Ye fairy. Otherwise, don't blame me for being merciless! Seeing Ye Qingxuan and Yuan Beidou talking happily, Niu Quan's heart burned with jealousy and he started to berate loudly.

Yuan Beidou swept a glance over him and ignored him, saying indifferently: Ye Fairy wants the Ice Heart Pellet, right?

Ye Qingxuan nodded.

Seeing Yuan Beidou ignoring him, Niu Quan walked over and said coldly: You dare to ignore me?

Ye Qingxuan was afraid that Niu Quan would ruin his plans and hurt Yuan Beidou, hence she said quickly, Senior Brother Niu, don't be angry, I am only looking for Senior Brother Xi Men to make a deal, I have no other intentions.

How could Niu Quan still listen to Ye Qingxuan's words? He pointed at Yuan Beidou's nose and said: If you're a man, then don't hide behind a woman and come out to fight me to the death! Fairy Ye is not someone you can meddle in.

Yuan Beidou couldn't help but laugh. It looked like Ye Qingxuan was a goddess in the eyes of this group of cultivators!

Interesting. Yuan Beidou said calmly.

Your eyes have just desecrated Fairy Ye. If you poke yourself in the eyes, I can spare your life! Niu Quan said coldly.

Yuan Beidou said blandly: You pointed a finger at my nose, this is desecrating me, if you break your own finger, I can spare your life!

Niu Quan was famous amongst the rogue cultivators, he already had a cultivation of immeasurable mind, and was extremely powerful. Furthermore, he had fallen for Ye Qingxuan for a long time, when Yuan Beidou and him talked, he was already full of jealousy.

Ye Qingxuan could not help but frown, it looked like the two of them were arguing!

Li Hongxiu could not help but have a headache, and said in a low voice, What a beauty's calamity!

Li Hongxiu and Li Qingyi were also astonishingly beautiful, just that the two of them were not like Ye Qingxuan who specifically studied bewitching arts, beaming with the male cultivators. Therefore, although the two of them were beautiful, in terms of reputation, they couldn't compare to Ye Qingxuan.

Many people were already jealous of Yuan Beidou being able to accompany the two sisters to the tomb of the Sin King. Niu Quan had become the first person to jump out.

Qin Jun frowned: Outsiders think that Ximen Chuixue is one of us. He's trying to provoke Niu Quan now, what a troublemaker! This time, we really shouldn't have let him enter the Sin King's Tomb.

Li Qingyi said calmly: Cousin's words are a bit unfair, it seems a bit biased. Since senior brother Ximen did not provoke others, it was always others who came to provoke him on their own accord. This was not his fault. Could it be that you have to swallow your anger and act like a turtle that has its head tucked in when someone is pointing at you?

Hearing that Li Qingyi was speaking up for Yuan Beidou, Qin Jun could only snort coldly and say no more.

Li Hongxiu slightly nodded her head, feeling that Li Qingyi's words were reasonable, and that her view of Ximen Chuixue was a little too biased.

However, we still have to be wary of him. After all, he has interacted with Ye Qingxuan before, who knows if he has been tempted by Ye Qingxuan or not. Li Hongxiu said in a low voice.

That's right, Ye Qingxuan is simply a fox spirit. Qin Jun said.

Li Qingyi, however, was too lazy to evaluate anything. She still believed in Yuan Beidou and didn't think that he would do anything bad to her.

Today, I'll let you know what it means to have the sky and the earth to be thick! Niu Quan roared loudly. A tyrannical aura burst out from his body, and a wave of heat spread out from his body.

Everyone could not help but be shocked, in the blink of an eye, they saw Niu Quan and Yuan Beidou fight, all of their faces had a teasing look, this was a good show to watch.

Ye Qingxuan originally wanted to stop her, but seeing Niu Quan's attitude, he reckoned that he would not let her go so easily.

Senior Brother, please don't let my Soul Recovery Pill waste away! Ye Qingxuan transmitted, and decisively retreated.

Yuan Beidou's expression was calm, and he said calmly: This is not an era where damage output is entirely dependent on roars.

Niu Quan could not understand what Yuan Beidou meant, but he had already moved, an axe appeared in his hand, and he chopped down onto Yuan Beidou's head!

Niu Quan has the strength of immeasurable mind, and is a famous expert amongst the rogue cultivators. Furthermore, his sect is not simple either. This time, Ximen Chuixue will probably suffer a huge loss! Qin Jun laughed coldly, This overconfident fellow!

Not bad, Niu Quan was indeed not that easy to deal with, he was much stronger than Wu Kui who was killed by Yuan Beidou in one move.

As the axe fell, an endless amount of astral energy gushed forth. The axe rubbed against the void, emitting an astonishing heat wave. This heat wave instantly spread out, causing everyone to feel a scorching heat wave.

Yuan Beidou withdrew his right foot slightly and arched his back with a single step. Both of his hands converged at his waist and a shocking amount of energy gathered in the center of his palm, turning into a ball of light that shot in all directions.

Boom!

The Xuanwu shock wave in Yuan Beidou's hand directly struck out, Ox-Head's axe cleaved down, striking right at the qi ball of the Xuanwu shock wave!

With the two forces locked together, Niu Quan roared angrily, and even more power exploded out from his body. The runes on the axe also flashed, becoming even sharper, and actually cut the Xuanwu shock wave in half from the middle!

This is bad! Li Hongxiu could not help but cry out.

Niu Quan's axe cleaved through the Xuanwu shock wave and was about to land on Yuan Beidou's palm, but Yuan Beidou's five fingers suddenly snapped, firmly grabbing onto the axe blade!

Ha! Yuan Beidou growled, and black devil flames burst out from his body, spreading out and striking Niu Quan's body.

Niu Quan was caught off guard, and he was sent flying. However, this collision did not deal much damage, and he was only forced to retreat temporarily.

Yuan Beidou clenched his fist and said: Not bad, your strength is not bad at all!

Niu Quan angrily said, Do you think you have the qualifications to judge me? Today, even if the King of Heaven comes, he will not be able to save you!

Yuan Beidou laughed, slowly hugged his arms to his chest, and said: Using my legs is enough to deal with you.

You are courting death! How could Niu Quan endure being mocked like this? An axe appeared in his hands as he charged forward with both his axes.

When Niu Quan's axe cleaved down, a terrifying Astral Qi would burst out, tearing apart everything!

Sure enough, Yuan Beidou crossed his hands, when the True Divine Spirit Qi flew over, he kicked out, smashing the True Divine Spirit Qi into pieces.

Divine Dragon Sea Subduing Force!

Yuan Beidou suddenly moved forward, and in one step, he appeared in front of Niu Quan as he kicked out, transforming into a golden dragon tail. The tail smashed straight through Niu Quan's defense and smashed into his abdomen!

Ahh! Niu Quan cried out in pain as he spat out a mouthful of gastric juice mixed with a large amount of blood.

So strong?! Li Hongxiu was shocked.

Ye Qingxuan could not help but be shocked, the fighting strength that Yuan Beidou had displayed was even stronger than when he was fighting Ye Wuxian.

Is it because his injuries have recovered? If I were to give him a healing pill, would it be to nurture a tiger? Such a thought involuntarily flashed through Ye Qingxuan's mind, causing him to feel a little uneasy.

Yuan Beidou's stomp on Niu Quan's stomach caused him to feel so much pain that he almost fainted.

Die! Niu Quan opened his mouth, and a silver light flew out. It was a short flying sword, flying straight between Yuan Beidou's eyebrows.

Buzz!

In that instant, Yuan Beidou entered into the state of Divine Transformation, a golden flame burst out and directly sent the small sword flying, falling onto the ground.

He did not maintain the Divine Transformation, but suddenly entered it and immediately retreated, just to block Niu Quan's attack.

His aura became extremely tyrannical in that instant! Ye Wuxian suddenly turned his head, and glanced at Yuan Beidou, he did not know if he had seen an illusion.

Bam!

Niu Quan was sent flying by Yuan Beidou's kick. He prepared to stabilize his body in midair and pounced forward again, but Yuan Beidou had suddenly disappeared in front of him. He then felt his back getting heavily hit again, and was sent flying by the kick.

Niu Quan's body was sent flying. His vision blurred and he immediately saw Yuan Beidou appear in the air again, treading on his chest and kicking him down to the ground.

How can he be so fast?! Such a thought flashed through Niu Quan's mind.

Bang bang bang bang!

Niu Quan was like a ball as he was kicked around by Yuan Beidou alone in the air. However, the feeling he gave others was not that of a single person kicking him, but that of a group of people kicking him around.

Niu Quan vomited blood. After being kicked so many times, it was not light. It was unknown how many bones he had broken.

Get lost! Niu Quan lost all his face. He let out a furious roar and started to burn his blood and Qi, stopping in the air.

Yuan Beidou's kick did not hit anything, Niu Quan turned his head, and two axes were aimed at his head!

Bam!

Yuan Beidou could only block the attack. Both of his arms were struck by the axe, his entire body plummeted like a meteor as he crashed into the ground, forming a huge pit. Smoke and dust filled the air, making it impossible to see what was going on inside.

Die! Niu Quan could not help but shout out, he felt that it was too embarrassing to be played like this by Yuan Beidou, he raised the hatchet with his right hand, and a berserk Qi gathered together.

When all of the strength had been gathered together, Niu Quan chopped down with his axe. The Astral Qi poured into the deep pit in the ground!

Ye Qingxuan could not help but be startled, and thought to herself with some hesitation: I'm finished, my Soul Replenishing Pill can't be a meat bun and a dog can it?

Soul Returning Pill was a precious treasure to Ye Qingxuan. If it wasn't for the Ice Heart Pellet, she wouldn't even take it out to make a trade with Yuan Beidou.

Niu Quan was not done yet. He raised his hatchet and chopped out consecutively. Every time he swung his axe, there would be plenty of time for the [Astral Energy] to enter the huge pit and deepen it …

CHAPTER 803 - KILLING CATTLE RIGHTS

The pressure on Yuan Beidou's body grew increasingly stronger as he was pressured by the waves of gales in the deep pit.

This Niu Quan really has some skills Yuan Beidou bent his waist and was struck by the streams of [Divine Qi] that kept smashing into him until he almost fell down.

After a series of over a hundred gales of Qi smashing down, Yuan Beidou was finally enraged, and scolded: Damn it, we're really getting ahead of ourselves, there's no end to it, right?

With a low roar, he suddenly straightened his waist, and golden flames erupted in an instant, shattering the Astral Energy that came crashing down!

He activated his Divine Transformation state and rushed out of the large pit, turning into a ray of light that went against the heavens!

The falling gale was smashed to pieces by Yuan Beidou's crash. He went against the current and rushed out of the huge pit, and just by rushing out, he had already shattered dozens of gales!

Impossible! Niu Quan couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. He was very clear about how fierce his attack was, but even under such an attack, his opponent still came out unscathed from below, and seemed to have gotten stronger.

Yuan Beidou's face was cold and indifferent, he instantly flew in front of Niu Quan and kicked right into his stomach!

Niu Quan spat out a large mouthful of blood. He could barely hold on to the axe properly.

I've really given you face! Yuan Beidou said indifferently, he aimed his palm straight at Niu Quan's head and released a terrifying heat wave from his palm, Vermillion Bird flash!

Bam!

With a dull thud, a stream of fire flashed past, and Niu Quan's brain exploded, causing blood and brain matter to fly everywhere. Even his primordial spirit, which was in his Niwan Palace, was not able to escape in time, and was also smashed into the back of his skull.

Without the support of his strength, the headless corpse fell from the sky and crashed into the huge crater that he had created.

This caused people to feel a little humorous. When Niu Quan attacked, it was as if he was digging a grave for himself. Now, he was burying his headless corpse.

Lin Xiong's expression could not help but change slightly, and asked: How did he suddenly become so strong again?

He is injured, he chose the Yin Yang Water Fire Pill at the beginning, and after Ye Wuxian chased him away, he went to get the Hundred Herbs Pill. Lin Qing said with a gloomy face, His injuries must have been better than before, which is why he is getting stronger and stronger every time! My estimations, after he recovers, his overall strength will no longer be inferior to Ye Wuxian's.

You're saying that his injuries have completely healed, and his strength might even surpass mine? Lin Xiong frowned.

It is very possible that he has already recovered quite a bit. One Hundred Herbs Pill and one Soul Replenishing Pill, and two high-grade Earth rank pills to swallow at the same time, even if it is even more serious, it would still be better. Lin Qing said, Perhaps, this is his limit, and it can be considered very impressive.

Lin Xiong laughed coldly: Even though he can defeat Niu Quan, with his strength, he is still not my match.

Lin Qing shook his head: "He did not even use his hands when he defeated Niu Quan, and only used it because he felt that he was impatient last time.

Although cultivators like Niu Quan are not bad, they are still weaker than us. I can also suppress him without using my bare hands. Lin Xiong said indifferently.

In short, it's better not to be careless! This is probably the biggest variable in our plans to deal with the Lee family. Lin Qing said in a serious tone.

Lin Xiong slightly nodded his head, as if he understood what he was saying.

Ye Wuxian's eyes couldn't help but flicker as he thought to himself: I wonder if this is his limit? Or was it just a part of his strength? Hmph, interesting! You actually dared to fight with me head on. However, even if his injuries have healed, he would still not be my match!

After Yuan Beidou killed Niu Quan, he landed from the sky and gently patted the dust on his body, and said coldly: You really are courting death!

Ye Qingxuan could not help but be astonished as well. She walked over and said: So Senior Brother Feng Xue is actually this strong!

I can only see stronger places when I'm in bed. Would Fairy Ye have the interest to see it? Yuan Beidou laughed and asked.

Ye Qingxuan could not help but let out a cold snort, and said: "Senior Brother Blowing Snow, stop joking with me! First, help little sister get the Ice Heart Pellet, what do you think?

I didn't expect that you would need pills like the 'Heart Ice Pill' the most. Looks like the cultivation technique you're cultivating isn't simple. Your dao heart is far from being as enchanting and enchanting as you make it out to be, it is a piece of unmelting ice that is exactly the same as Ye Wuxian! It's just that the two of you are acting differently. Yuan Beidou smiled slowly, Your performance now is just to confuse others, and also to temper your own dao heart."

Ye Qingxuan's heart thumped, she did not expect this guy to actually be so perceptive, and be able to sense what type of cultivation technique she was cultivating.

The reason why Yuan Beidou knew about this was also because he had interacted with the afterworld before.

Those that Yuan Beidou knew were all almighty beings, were all people with vast experience, thus, his knowledge was naturally much better than others.

So, Fairy Ye, there is no need for you to put on an act in front of me, an attitude of a little woman! Yuan Beidou said calmly, I already know your background, you can't seduce me.

Ye Qingxuan's expression indeed became ice-cold, and even the autumn waves that flickered in her eyes instantly froze. She coldly looked at Yuan Beidou and said: Since you already know, then there's no need to say anything more. Can you help me take out the Ice Heart Pill now? We did a deal before!

No problem, but I still want to touch your tits. Yuan Beidou said.

Even though Ye Qingxuan's dao heart was as firm as ice, she was still angered by Yuan Beidou's words to the point that it almost melted away into snow and turned into smoke from her seven orifices.

Can't you stop putting such vulgar words at the very end? Don't you feel ashamed? Ye Qingxuan frowned.

Yuan Beidou shook his head, and said: Don't you feel disgusted when you act all day to seduce men?

Ye Qingxuan laughed coldly: I am cultivating!

I'm also cultivating! Yuan Beidou said, It's just that, I'm only training in the art of flirting.

Ye Qingxuan wanted to slap him to death. If not for the fact that she still had more requests from him and wanted to rely on him to obtain the Ice Heart Pellet, she would have done so a long time ago. In actuality, Ye Qingxuan was far less delicate than she appeared to be. Her true strength was extremely terrifying!

I'll go and help Fairy Ye refine the pill. Yuan Beidou said with a smile, as he walked to the front of the cauldron that held the Ice Heart Pellet.

Ye Qingxuan stood to the side, the hard ice on her face melted and became enchanting once again.

Yuan Beidou thought: Women are indeed fickle! However, this Ye Qingxuan is the same as her brother, her heart is incomparably cold, and there is absolutely no kindness to speak of, so she definitely cannot be bewitched by her.

Yuan Beidou began to refine pills, he released his True Fire and refined the essence of the ingredients.

Your pill forging standard seems to be pretty good. Have you ever been an apothecary before? Ye Qingxuan asked curiously, with a gentle tone.

Nope. Yuan Beidou said, It's just that I have a talent, that's all. I'm just a genius, I know a little about everything.

Ye Qingxuan heard him blow his own trumpet, and actually felt that it was a little funny. She helplessly shook her head and said: Since your pill refining skills are so good, why not come to my Ye Family to be a pill refiner? If you are willing to become an alchemist in my Ye Clan, I will seriously consider our relationship."

Hehe, hugging a piece of ice to sleep is not a comfortable thing to do. Furthermore, being an apothecary is too boring. All day long, I am immersed in medicinal herbs. Yuan Beidou said.

Ye Qingxuan coldly snorted, and said: You really don't care about face!

Yuan Beidou smirked and said, Do you think I would do the same to the other men who surround you all day long? Ye Qingxuan, are you overestimating yourself, or are you underestimating the men of this world?

Ye Qingxuan's eyes were ice-cold, and said: You're talking too much!

I was not a talkative person in the past. I have done many cruel acts of destroying flowers. Yuan Beidou said, "It's exactly because I've been injured recently, and don't have the ability from the past, that's why I have so much to say. If I had met you before, I would have long since stripped you naked and humiliated you.

The more Ye Qingxuan heard, the angrier she got. However, she couldn't help but want to find out more about him, and ask: Are you saying that you haven't recovered yet?

Yuan Beidou grinned: Yeah! Did you see my two transformations?

I see it. Black coloured flames and golden coloured flames. Ye Qingxuan nodded, It is indeed extraordinary, and it has caused your strength to increase quite a bit.

Yuan Beidou laughed: This father has four other transformations! When my body is fully recovered, I will be able to unleash all four of the transformations.

Ye Qingxuan's expression changed, and said: How is that possible!

How could a person possess so many transformations? Moreover, a skill like transformation was very hard for humans to possess. Most of it belonged to the demon race and demon race.

After transforming, one's strength and speed would usually increase greatly.

Yuan Beidou said that there were four other transformations, how could this not shock Ye Qingxuan?

What I said was the truth. If you don't believe it, then forget it. Yuan Beidou laughed, After I obtain that Yin Yang Water and Fire Pill, my body's condition will probably recover to eighty to ninety percent. At that time, I'll be able to display at least the other two transformations.

Ye Qingxuan naturally felt that this fellow was just bragging, and was unwilling to believe him. She declined to comment and just crossed her arms as she watched him refine pills.

Whether it was real or fake, it was also true. Yuan Beidou's lies caused Ye Qingxuan to be wary of him, but he did not really believe that it was actually this kind of effect he wanted.

Yuan Beidou's killing intent was suddenly released as if it was real. He said coldly: Ye Qingxuan, I advise you not to scheme against me again, otherwise, I will be very angry!

CHAPTER 804 - ACACIA ARUNDINACEA VAR. ARUNDINACEA MAXIM.

Yuan Beidou had killed countless people, the killing intent that was released from his body was indeed very terrifying, even Ye Qingxuan was shocked.

Just how many people has this guy killed? Why is there such a heavy killing intent on his body? Ye Qingxuan was secretly shocked, knowing that the other party was using some trump cards to threaten him, to let him have a bit of peace.

However, it was not so easy to scare Ye Qingxuan, she could only cry: Senior Brother, why are you so unreasonable? I don't have any intention of scheming against you, senior brother.

Yuan Beidou could not be bothered and turned to start concocting pills.

The difficulty of refining the Ice Heart Pill was very high, and one must be strong enough to control the temperature of the fire. Otherwise, it would be very easy to burn the ingredients.

Fifty percent success. That means I'm halfway there. Yuan Beidou pinched the center of his brows and started to recall the [Cauldron Important Technique] and the [Pill Scripture]. He filtered out most of the important parts of the technique and memorized them deeply.

A person had three chances to refine pills. If he couldn't do so three times, then the ingredients to refine the pill wouldn't appear in the cauldron again.

Ye Qingxuan was secretly surprised, and thought: If he can become an alchemist in my Ye Family, then why would my Ye Family not be strong? As long as he had time, she would definitely be able to concoct the Heaven grade pill! At that time, I wonder how many experts will be created."

However, this person is also a stubborn and untamed person. He's hard to tame! It's not easy to get him to come to our Ye Family. Moreover, his current relationship with the Li family is unclear. If he can't be used by my Ye family, then we must still think of a way to kill him."

Qin Jun coldly snorted at this time, and said: Ximen Chuixue has already gone to help Ye Qingxuan refine the Ice Heart Pill. I don't believe that he doesn't have any mutual understanding with Ye Qingxuan!

Li Qingyi said: They are just making a deal. Senior Brother Xi Men has not recovered from his injuries, that's why he needs the Hundred Herbs Pill, the Soul-Returning Pill, the Yin Yang Water Fire Pill and other pills.

Li Hongxiu frowned, she felt a bit annoyed. Now, she really did not know if bringing this Ximen Chuixue to the Sin King's Tomb was a good thing, or a bad thing!

Qingyi, when you ask him to refine a medicinal pill for you later, he will not reject the favor of saving his life. Li Hongxiu said.

"No, I don't want to. Moreover, Xiao Jin injured him in the first place, so it is only right for me to save him. Li Qingyi said lightly.

Li Hongxiu said: Are you stupid? Can you concoct this fifty percent quality Heaven grade pill? Do you want to go to the tomb of the Sin King for nothing? Moreover, you've seen his ability. Can Little Gold injure him?"

Li Qingyi couldn't help but hesitate. Indeed, this Heaven Rank pill was right in front of him, and Ximen Chuixue was a powerful pill cultivating expert. If she didn't ask for his help now, wouldn't it be a waste of resources?

On the other side, it had only been about two hours, and the Ice Heart Pill had already been produced. Moreover, it was up to 60% coloured, and could be comparable to high-grade Earth rank pills.

After the sixty percent of the pill was out, it immediately disappeared. The Ice Heart Pill inside the Glazed Glass Barrier flew out and landed in Yuan Beidou's palm.

Ye Qingxuan was first surprised, and then overjoyed, You succeeded!

Yuan Beidou gave the Ice Heart Pellet to Ye Qingxuan and said, This is for you, the transaction is complete.

had indeed made a huge profit from this transaction. Using a high grade Earth Restoration Pill to exchange for a low grade Heaven Ranked Ice Heart Pill. Moreover, this Ice Heart Pill had an extremely good effect on the cultivation technique she cultivated.

Senior, if you are willing to come to my Ye Clan to help my son, Qing Xuan is willing to seriously consider the matter with you. Ye Qingxuan said softly, her voice carried sincerity, but no one knew what she was thinking in her heart.

However, Yuan Beidou scoffed and said: Don't use that beauty. I have seen women prettier than you before, so this trick of yours is useless against me. I am someone who can differentiate between gratitude and grudges!

Ye Qingxuan frowned. She was not too surprised when Yuan Beidou rejected her, but she did not understand what Yuan Beidou's last sentence meant.

Senior brother and I don't seem to have any grudges, do we? Ye Qingxuan asked.

Your brother's Vital Sword is quite powerful. I have to find a chance to return it. Yuan Beidou said calmly, In my entire life, I have almost never lost a single time. Since I have suffered a loss, I must find my way back. Otherwise, it will be a loss to my dao heart.

Have you not lost? Hearing this, Ye Qingxuan did not believe that he would not lose.

Yuan Beidou did not explain any further, he was indeed not a person who was willing to suffer a loss, and was even at that when he was injured.

Li Qingyi walked up to him at this time and said: Hey, help me refine a pill! I can't do it, it's so depressing.

What pill do you want? Yuan Beidou asked.

That Autumn Water Pill. Li Qingyi said, It's a low-grade Heaven-ranked treasure, but it requires fifty percent quality, not easy to refine.

Yuan Beidou agreed: No problem, it's a simple matter, just wait for two hours at the side.

Refining pills was not a problem for Yuan Beidou, although it was very difficult to concoct pills with 90% success rate, 50% or 60% was not a problem at all. After all, the two scrolls he had passed down were all extraordinary items. Wu Huayi had obtained them from an ancient heaven.

Ye Qingxuan brought the Ice Heart Pellet to Ye Wuxian's side and asked: Is that not possible?

Ye Wuxian shook his head and said, This Yin Yang Water Fire and Fire Pill is too difficult to refine. I have refined it twice already, but it was unable to balance the water and fire together. This pill is too difficult to refine!"

Ye Qingxuan said: The purpose behind taking this pellet, was it because of Aunt's illness?

Even though Ye Wuxian and Ye Qingxuan were siblings, they were actually half siblings.

Ye Wuxian nodded slightly, and said, That's right. Back then, after mother failed to possess her body, she suffered from a serious illness. I want to use this Yin Yang Water and Fire Pill to heal her.

Ye Wuxian naturally walked this path. Back then, Ye Wuxian's mother had taken a fancy to a girl with extremely good Innate Ability, so it was as if he wanted to possess another's body. Who would have thought that after failing to possess her body in the end, not to mention his illness, the young girl had also died.

This Ximen Chuixue is very knowledgeable in alchemy. If he were to join our Ye Family and become our alchemist, who knows how many talented young warriors our family will nurture! Ye Qingxuan said in a low voice.

Did you succeed in winning her over? Ye Wuxian asked.

No! Ye Qingxuan shook her head, I am worried that he will become a part of the Li Family.

Ye Wuxian said: Just kill him later!

Ye Qingxuan said: Don't underestimate your opponent. He is injured, which is why he suffered such a loss to you. I don't know how his injuries are faring right now, but don't be careless!"

Ye Wuxian slightly nodded: I understand.

Ye Wuxian's third attempt had finally succeeded, but his pills were not good enough, only about 40%.

It seems like I can only concoct 40% of the Yin Yang Fire and Water Pill. However, this 40% can help to alleviate mother's illness. Ye Wuxian placed the water and fire pellet, which was only forty percent, into a bottle and stored it away.

On the other side, Yuan Beidou had already refined fifty percent of the Autumn Water Pill, and successfully took out the Autumn Water Pill inside the Glazed Glass Barrier.

Thank you, Senior Apprentice Brother! Li Qingyi could not help but laugh happily as he took the Autumn Water Pill from Yuan Beidou's hands, With this, my cultivation would be easier!

Seeing this, Ye Wuxian's eyes flickered, and he said: If this person enters the Li Clan, I'm afraid he might really become a threat to my Ye Clan!

A strong alchemist was far too important to a family. As long as he could concoct a decent pill, there would be endless amounts of talented people in the family. Even if the talent of the disciples in the family was average, they could still rely on powerful pills to make a strong cultivation!

Ye Qingxuan said: So we must rope them in, or kill them.

Ye Wuxian glanced at Ye Qingxuan, and said coldly: If you're willing to part with your skin, why don't you try to rope me in?

After Ye Qingxuan heard these words, she couldn't help but feel slightly angry in her heart. Then, she coldly snorted and said: I've already promised him some benefits, and he's not willing to agree.

Ye Wuxian seemed to have thought of something and said: Really?

Seeing Yuan Beidou taking out so many pills, the three people of the Lin Family were secretly shocked in their hearts. It was one thing for this fellow's fighting prowess to be so outstanding, but his pill refining level was also so amazing!

Mu Xiu will be destroyed by Lin Feng. This person cannot be left alive. Lin Qing said decisively, No matter the cost, we must kill him!

Lin Xiong nodded, and said: Now is not the time, we just have to wait for the right time.

Finally, Li Hongxiu could no longer hold herself back and walked over to Yuan Beidou's side, saying, Please help me refine a pill as well!

Yuan Beidou looked at her and muttered to himself: That's fine, since you weren't scheming against me, I wouldn't have been able to obtain your father's mid-grade Earth Rank healing pills. It's fine if I help you refine one!

Li Hongxiu's face turned red from embarrassment. She wanted to get angry but she did not do it. In the end, she could only sigh helplessly and silently bit her lips.

What pill do you want? Yuan Beidou asked.

Li Hongxiu replied, Heaven Breaking Pill.

Yuan Beidou made an oh sound, then walked over to a large cauldron to help Li Hongxiu refine the Heaven Splitting Pill. This Heaven Splitting Pill's requirements were relatively simple, as it only required forty percent of its quality.

Two hours later, when forty percent of the Heaven Splitting Pill was born, the Heaven Splitting Pill inside the glass cover immediately flew out.

Here. Yuan Beidou gave the Sky Splitting Pellet to Li Hongxiu.

Thank you! Li Hongxiu said.

Yuan Beidou smiled and said: Ye Qingxuan is prepared to repay me with her life, how are you prepared to thank me?

These words made Li Hongxiu's heart skip a beat.

Yuan Beidou said, If it wasn't for Qingyi treating me sincerely, I definitely wouldn't have helped you guys anymore.

Li Hongxiu felt a little ashamed, and didn't know what to say.

CHAPTER 805 - WISHFUL THINKING

Seeing that Li Hongxiu and Li Qingyi both obtained the pills that they wanted, Qin Jun could not sit still.

Ximen Chuixue, you help me refine pills too! Qin Jun said.

I'm just too lucky to be able to make it. Yuan Beidou laughed as he shook his head.

Qin Jun's face immediately turned green, and fiercely sucked in a breath of cold air, and said: I can apologize to you, right? Help me refine some pills, how about it?

Yuan Beidou squinted his eyes and said with a smile that did not quite reach his eyes, You make it sound like I owe you pills! Say, why should I help you?

I owe you a debt of gratitude from my Li Clan, so you should help me! Qin Jun said confidently, If it wasn't for Qing Yi saving you, my Li Clan would have given you so many pills to treat your injuries, would you be where you are now?

Yuan Beidou sneered and turned to leave, not showing the slightest interest in talking.

Qin Jun could not help but become furious, and said: Ximen Chuixue, don't be too merciful and take revenge!

Say one more word, do you believe that I'll kill you? Yuan Beidou turned his head and said coldly.

Li Hongxiu could not help but say: Cousin brother, stop talking, he is not the kind of person you are talking about.

Pfft, he only wanted to help you two because you two are beautiful! Who doesn't know of the wolf's ambition? " Qin Jun sneered.

Li Qingyi pulled on Qin Jun's sleeve and said softly: He really knows how to kill people.

He dares to kill me? Unless he didn't want to be a sinner anymore! For the things that repay kindness with enmity, if you have the guts, come and kill me! See if you can get away with it? Qin Jun berated loudly.

Yuan Beidou was shocked when he suddenly appeared in front of Qin Jun.

You said it. Yuan Beidou said in a deadpan manner, and the Kun Divine Sword appeared in his hand.

Qin Jun clenched his teeth, and glared at Yuan Beidou. All of the people who came had pills, but he did not, which made him extremely angry. He did not believe that Yuan Beidou would dare to kill him. After all, the Li Family was so strong, so killing him would be equivalent to slapping the Li Family in the face.

I said it! Qin Jun laughed coldly, You dare kill me?

Yuan Beidou kept his sword and turned to leave.

Everyone could not help but shake their heads. Although this Ximen Chuixue was powerful, they did not dare to offend the Li Family!

Ye Qingxuan slightly frowned, and said: Is he so easy to compromise? I was hoping that he would fall out with the Li Family, then we can try to rope him in a lot more!

Qin Jun could not help but sneer, and said: I was even wondering how much guts you have, to think you're only so bold.

Yuan Beidou walked towards the direction of the Yin Yang Water Fire Pill faintly, ignoring it.

Qin Jun could not help but burst out laughing, and said: Trash! You know how to be afraid!

Li Qingyi frowned, feeling that Qin Jun was being a little too excessive.

Li Hongxiu, on the other hand, secretly shook her head.

Suddenly, Qin Jun's expression changed as cold sweat seeped out of his forehead.

You, you, I, you don't want me … When did you want me? Qin Jun began to mutter incoherently, his fear reaching its peak.

Before he could say anything, his body lit up with a dazzling light that seeped out from his seven orifices, illuminating the surroundings.

Li Qingyi and Li Hongxiu did not know what happened and quickly retreated.

Just as the two of them retreated, an intense sword hum sounded out from within Qin Jun's body, followed by a sword light that erupted out like floodwaters. Hong!

At this moment, Yuan Beidou had just reached the front of the cauldron.

How did he die? Everyone present could not help but be shocked. From start to finish, Yuan Beidou did not turn back.

Ye Wuxian's pupils also intensely shrank as he looked at Ye Qingxuan and asked, You have been paying careful attention to him the entire time, did he make a move just now?!

Ye Qingxuan's face also revealed a strange expression, she frowned, then shook her head and said: "I did not see him make a move, I saw him appear in front of Qin Jun, and even took out his sword to threaten him. After Qin Jun did not give him face, he kept his sword and left.

Ye Wuxian's eyes flickered, a little hesitant, considering whether he should take action to snatch it after Yuan Beidou takes out the Yin Yang Water Fire Pill.

His injuries must still be recovering. Otherwise, he wouldn't have come to retrieve the Yin Yang Water Fire Pill. Ye Qingxuan's heart went cold, Could it be that what he said is true, that he still has four more transformations?!

Qin Jun's death had exceeded everyone's expectations. They had originally thought that Yuan Beidou had submitted to them, but in the blink of an eye, Qin Jun's body exploded and he died.

Li Qingyi and Li Hongxiu couldn't help but be dumbstruck.

You really killed Qin Jun?! Li Qingyi couldn't help but walk over with large strides, and asked while frowning, Although he hates it, but she's not dead because of her crimes, right?

Yuan Beidou calmly looked at Li Qingyi, and said: I want to kill someone, but I never asked him if he committed any crimes, or if he deserved to die a thousand deaths. If you hadn't sincerely treated me like this, I wouldn't have endured it for so long. I have already given you a lot of face.

Once Yuan Beidou opened his mouth, everyone was sure that he had done it, but no one could understand what methods he used to make Qin Jun die in such a strange manner.

Lin Xiong could not help but ask Lin Qing: Did you see how he attacked just now?

That sword strike cut into Qin Jun's body, and it was a slash into the future! It seems like the mysteries of space and time have already been touched upon. Lin Qing frowned deeply, there was even a hint of reverence in his eyes, How can one defend against a sword like that?"

Lin Xiong was shocked, Space and time? Is he that strong?

Lin Qing shook his head: Who knows? That sword strike just now was indeed like that. It entered Qin Jun's body without any warning and exploded after a specific time. As for Qin Jun, he had not realized it earlier. Thus, that sword strike was aimed at his future. He could not see it, nor could he sense it. Only when the time came would that sword strike descend without any forewarning.

Lin Xiong also felt that Yuan Beidou's strange method was scary, and his face turned ugly.

Li Hongxiu's expression was complicated, Li Jun had actually wanted Yuan Beidou to go to the Sin King's Tomb and be used as cannon fodder, but she did not expect that with that turn of his, she had become so powerful, to the point where even Qin Jun died by his hands.

Li Hongxiu also felt that Qin Jun's crime was not worth dying for, but Yuan Beidou just had to kill Qin Jun on purpose, what could she do about that?

Li Qingyi looked at Yuan Beidou, and said: How can you be like this?!

Yuan Beidou said calmly, I have always been like this. I thought he hated it and needed to be killed, so I killed him.

You … Li Qingyi was furious, Qin Jun was her cousin after all, and was blood related to her. Suddenly, Yuan Beidou killed her, and she did not know how to handle it.

Ye Qingxuan suddenly laughed: Senior Brother Feng Xue, you might as well come to Qing Xuan, Qing Xuan is willing to let you be a VIP guest of my Ye Family!

Ye Wuxian did not speak. He stood with his hands behind his back, his expression cold and indifferent.

Lin Qing patted Lin Xiong's shoulder. Lin Xiong was also clever, he regained his senses and laughed loudly: Brother Xi Men, if you are willing to come visit my Lin Family, my Lin Family would like to honor Brother Xi Men!

Li Hongxiu's and Li Qingyi's expressions immediately changed. Their situation was already extremely bad, and if they were to fall out with Yuan Beidou at this time and let him rope them in, then there would be no way out! There was no better way than to leave the Sin King's Tomb immediately. Furthermore, even if they wanted to leave, the other party might not even let them leave!

Yuan Beidou cupped his hands and said indifferently: I am indebted to Miss Li. I appreciate everyone's good intentions.

A fellow who refuses to accept a toast and is forced to drink a forfeit. Ye Qingxuan sneered in her heart.

On the other hand, Lin Xiong was conversing with Lin Qing in a low voice, and it was unknown what they were talking about.

Yuan Beidou thought: When the Ye and Lin Families speak out, I did not agree. I am afraid that they will come here to kill me in tacit understanding! But it didn't matter. As long as I can obtain this Yin Yang Water Fire Pill, my injuries will at least recover to eighty to ninety percent, and I might even be able to completely recover. By then, aside from the experts of the ninth rank, who else would I be afraid of?

Even though cultivators of the Nine Heavens were generally stronger than cultivators of the lower realms, they were not excessively strong, so Yuan Beidou was naturally fearless.

Grabbing the Yin Yang Water Fire Pill, and then helping Ruffian Zilong get the Heavenly Dragon Pill, that's about it. Yuan Beidou thought, Although these pills are precious, to me, they are useless.

The cultivation method Yuan Beidou cultivated was too special, and that was why he felt that many pills were useless against him.

Sin King's Tomb, also known as Hundred Transformations Palace! This is the biggest opportunity, I need to think of a way to get this Hundred Transformations Palace. Yuan Beidou had already made a decision in his heart. The biggest opportunity was nothing else but the entire Sin King's Tomb!

We're not in a hurry to make a move. After all, there's not much conflict. It would be unreasonable to start killing right now.

We can kill them later. The Sin King's Tomb has more than just these lucky chances! The opportunities that come after will definitely lead to conflict.

There will also be some people being eliminated later. When the time comes, there won't be so many eyes on the scene. The matter will be a bit simpler.

Someone was discussing in secret, seemingly planning to kill someone.

The Li family sisters felt their hands and feet go cold and involuntarily moved towards Yuan Beidou.

I have a feeling that something is up, that someone is trying to kill us! Li Hongxiu said in a low voice.

I feel the same way. Li Qingyi said, It's most likely someone from the Ye or Lin Family.

Li Hongxiu said: We have to be careful behind this, if they make a move, it will definitely be a thunderbolt.

Li Qingyi nodded slightly.

Yuan Beidou said, "You two can rest assured. As