Chapter 22: Black Lin

  The noisy crowd looked at the young girl in disbelief. Was she telling the truth? How was that possible? They had lived here for so long, and although they had thought about escaping before, those who tried had died miserably. Over time, no one dared to try anymore. But now, this young girl claimed she would find a way out? This stirred up huge waves in their hearts.

  "Is what you're saying true? What makes us believe you?"

  "Right, you're just a young whippersnapper, don't spout nonsense here..."

  "There are many people who are more capable than you and they all ended up badly, what makes you think you can succeed..."

  "Right, right, right, you're really overestimating yourself. Even if you want to die, don't drag us down with you as a shield..."

  You say one sentence and I'll say another, all of which are just a bunch of nonsense. Hearing this makes my anger rise, but whether these people dare to do it or not is none of my concern. Now as long as she fans the flames, sooner or later it will become a raging fire that will turn the entire Void Spirit Realm upside down. If she can't achieve that, then she's not worthy of being called War Lightcrazy!

  "Shut up, all of you! What are you arguing about? Do you all want to rebel? I advise you, weigh your own worth, if you go somewhere you shouldn't, no one will be there to collect your bodies. Hmph! Take them away, don't let them spread rumors here!" The guards patrolled around, the long-standing arrogance and bullying had deeply ingrained in these people's minds, the surrounding noise instantly disappeared, some looked on with schadenfreude, while others were silent, furrowing their brows, seemingly thinking about something, it was clear that the previous words still had some effect.

  "Oh? Think you can take me away? I'd like to see who dares to make a move today!" She had been suppressed for so long, did they really think she was just a soft persimmon? With an overbearing tone, she coldly glared at the guards who had been shouting.

  "Hmph! I'd like to see what kind of extraordinary skills you have, bring it on! The guards and the young man glared at each other, neither giving an inch. But in just a short while, he came to realize that there were some people in this world who really couldn't be offended."

  As he watched these insignificant humans dare to lay hands on his mother, Xuan Xi had already begun to rage. Now that they dared to make the first move, his entire body's aura was pressed down on them, and in an instant, a cold wind suddenly rose in the center of Lao Su City. The pressure made it hard for them to breathe, and they looked at this small youth with terror in their eyes. What kind of person is this child? How frightening... "Extinction!" Although it was clearly a child's voice, several overlapping voices could be heard from within, sounding extremely eerie. Moreover, as the sound echoed, the guards surrounding them widened their eyes one by one, clutching their chests in agony, their faces pale and gray, letting out hoarse and unpleasant screams. Then, visible to the naked eye, illusions appeared on these people's bodies, being pulled out of their bodies by an external force, yet struggling desperately.

  Looking at this, Xuan Xi's heart was impatient, his eyes were red and terrifying, his small fists slowly clenched and then clenched again. Following that were even more painful cries, black gold light distributed all over their bodies, the desperate soul shadows trying to pull back were suddenly pulled out, and the remaining flesh could not withstand the enormous magic power, instantly disintegrating and turning into dust, leaving nothing behind.

  When everything calmed down, the people who were just watching the commotion were all stunned. The arrogant guard was killed so easily by a child? No, no, it was not just one person, but many people were killed by this child? This is simply unbelievable!

  Taking in the expressions of these people, looking at their shocked faces with a hint of disdain, she let out a snort of laughter. "I wonder who still thinks I'm overestimating myself?"

  "As soon as the arrogant words came out, they were immediately shut up. Hmph! I kindly brought you out, but if you don't appreciate it, then I have no way to help you. After all, you've lived here for a lifetime, miserably dying, what does it have to do with me? Hmph!" With a cold hum, the arrogant one pulled Xi'er's hand and left directly. She was now going to find someone to settle accounts with, how dare they send people to block her?!

  Having just experienced a bloody massacre, the people in the city had not yet recovered, no, no, it was not that they did not see blood earlier, but the way of death was even more frightening, that's what you call never being reborn! A chill ran down their spines as the crowd watched the three men head towards the City Lord's Manor.

  No matter what happens next, the purpose of being reckless has already been achieved. Now it's just a matter of waiting to see how this seed will bloom... However, thinking about that bald old man again makes her anger rise up. She recalls how she was too nervous and overlooked his suspicious behavior earlier. But after connecting the dots with what Tie Yu said, it becomes clear that this old man must have been the one who activated the formation, and he must have also provided the location for the ambush. After all, Lou Nan Taizi and Bei Tang Xiner were newcomers, how could they possibly know about the formation there and its activation method? So everything was just a trick by that bald old man! Thinking about Bei Tang Xiner's betrayal, although she is furious, from another perspective, it's not worth punishing herself with others' mistakes. From now on, their lives and deaths have nothing to do with her!

  He arrived at the city master's mansion without any obstacles, only to find that the gate was tightly closed and had an attitude of not receiving guests. Looking at the two large gates, he let out a cold laugh and used his internal energy to kick them open without hesitation. The two large gates instantly collapsed with a loud crash, sending dust flying everywhere.

  However, despite the commotion at the entrance, not a single person came out to take a look. The entire castle was silent and still, if it weren't for the magnificent courtyard, one would think that this place had been abandoned for a long time! It seems that this Castle Lord is just a timid turtle who dares to do but not to take responsibility, abandoning this vast castle and fleeing in a hurry!

  She didn't expect her to be late and let the person get away. The anger in her heart was hard to swallow, she took a deep breath, as long as this person is still alive, she believes that one day they will meet again, and at that time, everything owed to her will be paid back.

  But since the turtle has abandoned his "shell", it would be a waste if nothing is done about it. Qiqi!

  With a flick, the little golden creature shook its fur, blinking its big eyes at her. "Master... you're calling me?" "Qiu Qiu, Master has a good job for you, guaranteed to make you happy!" Rubbing her little head, a glint of excitement flashed in his eyes. "A good job? What's that?" The big eyes of Qiu Qiu were full of questions. "Master knows you love treasures, right? Now that we've occupied this place, I'm sending you to find all the treasures here. No matter how many you find, they're all yours." "Really?" Qiu Qiu's big eyes were filled with excitement, she loved treasures! Treasures! Treasures! "Of course it's true, go!" Patting her little head, he watched as she excitedly rushed out before standing up himself.

  Standing in the yard, lightly listening to the sound of ping-pong, not long after, the little guy came back with a not-so-happy face. "Master, it's so few!" Wrinkling her small nose, she was obviously very dissatisfied. "It's okay, it's better than nothing, right? There will be more later, and then the treasure will sleep on the pile of treasures, how about that?" "Really? Great great great! Master is really the best master in the whole world!"

  After comforting the little guy, Qingkuang glanced at the vast courtyard, and a large flame suddenly rose in her hand, accompanied by her slender white shadow, directly setting the city lord's mansion on fire. It was actually making Feng Jiangmu look stunned, according to his knowledge, humans shouldn't all be kind and gentle, right? How could his master be so...so...ahem...in his way of doing things, even surpassing their demon tribe! Not only did they rob people's property, but in the end, they set fire to people's houses, was this what they called "looting while the city burns"?

  "Mother, let's go!" Xuan Xi pulled her hand and showed a big smile. He knew that for so long, she must have been feeling suppressed, being oppressed by those who were once so arrogant and domineering in the human world. Letting her vent was good too. However, not only would his mother not forgive those people, but he also wouldn't let them off, thinking of this, a red glow flashed in his eyes again.

  "Okay, let's go!" Looking at the fires everywhere, it seemed that she was indeed more suited to doing such "looting and arson" things! Just as she was about to pick up Xi'er and leave, the little guy shook his head, indicating that he could walk. Indeed, originally only three or four years old, the child's height had already grown to her waist, it would be a bit unseemly to carry him anymore. Although Xuan Xi pitied her, Qingkuang's heart was somewhat melancholic, children will always grow up after all...

  The city lord's mansion caught fire, and the people in the city were shocked and lost their color. Some struggled to put out the fire, while others coldly watched from the sidelines. The three arrogant ones, however, left this place under the raging flames, and their three figures flashed by quickly, disappearing from the city lord's mansion in the blink of an eye. Those who were putting out the fire exclaimed loudly, because no matter how they tried to put it out, the fire could not be extinguished.

  Leaving the old city, Qingkuang and his companions set their sights on Minghuang City. The three of them were originally advancing at a rapid pace when they suddenly stopped in their tracks. Qingkuang and Feng Jiangmu looked at Xuanxi with puzzled expressions as he wore a serious face. "Xixi?" "Your Highness!"

  Close your eyes, throw away all the external sounds, Xuan Xi carefully perceives something, but that brow is getting more and more frowned. When she opens her eyes, she doesn't know what she's thinking about." What's wrong with Xuan'er?" "Mother, let's not go to Ming Huang City for now, we'll head east, there's something there." With her head tilted back, Xuan Xi hugs Qing Kuang's waist tightly and says. "Oh? What is it?" What could it be that makes her precious child want to stay behind? After all, from his birth until now, except for the Yuemo Stone, her Xuan'er has never asked for anything else! If I haven't sensed incorrectly, it should be a Super Divine Beast." "Super Divine Beast?" She's never seen a Super Divine Beast before! However, she had always wanted to find a suitable magical beast for her precious son to contract with, but she hadn't found one that met her expectations. Now that there's a Super Divine Beast appearing, no matter what, she can't let it go." Let's go take a look, Xuan'er."

  So the three of them changed direction halfway and quickly moved towards the east.

  Hei Lin has been a super divine beast for countless tens of thousands of years since the day he became one. However, due to his eccentric and violent personality, his unpredictable mood swings, and his unorthodox behavior, he was never really liked by others, especially after that incident. As a result, he was jointly suppressed and thrown into this desolate Ghost Realm. Just thinking about it makes him furious - all those petty people, jealous of his talent, framing him with false charges! He refuses to accept it, refuses to be abandoned in this godforsaken place, living a life without sunlight or hope. Why should he be trapped here? And what about the Dragon Abyss Array and the Dragon Locking Chain? He used to love soaring through the nine heavens! Whoever heard of his great name, Hei Lin, would show him respect, but now? He's been reduced to keeping company with loneliness, unsure how much time has passed. Still, he believes there must be a way out - this broken array has already shown signs of weakness after his attacks. One day, he'll break free! And when that happens, those who wronged him will meet their doom! He'll tear them apart alive!

  Just as he was venting his anger, he suddenly heard a voice speaking. However, after all these years, he had heard it many times before, and no one could enter this place, so he didn't hold out any hope. "Mother...it's here..." After running wildly, Xuan Xi and the others finally arrived at this location. Does Xuan Er want the Super Divine Beast? As long as you want it, Mother will definitely get it for you." Gently stroking her precious son's face with a soft smile, she always wanted to give him the best. After finishing speaking, Qing Kuang began to examine the surroundings, and suddenly felt that something was off. "It's not that I particularly want it, but it's just a Super Divine Beast, barely making do." Xuan Xi said lightly, and being able to encounter a Super Divine Beast here was already pretty good. Unbeknownst to him, Hei Lin heard this and his mouth almost twisted in anger - what did he mean by "making do"! He, the mighty Super Divine Beast Hei Lin, who was even about to break through to the Beast Sage level, had actually fallen to the point of being "made do with". It was truly unbearable. "Alright, once we find it, will you become its master?" After carefully examining the surroundings, Qing Kuang suddenly had an idea - there were also formations here. However, she wondered why the Super Divine Beast would use a formation to trap itself. But never mind, breaking this formation might be a bit troublesome, but she could still do it.

  Loosen the hand of Xī Er, lightly gazing around, the strange rocks are steep and precipitous. However, perhaps it's been too long, some gems have slowly hidden their former brilliance, turning into stone-like appearances. This array is called the Dragon Abyss Array, laid down with a thousand precious jade stones, and these thousand gems will change according to time. The array eye is just one of them; if you find the wrong one, the entire array will be destroyed, taking everything inside with it.

  Qingkuang stood still among the chaotic rocks, and Fengjiangmu was bewildered. Qingkuang, however, was fully focused on the sensation, as the dragon spring formation's array eye had to provide energy for the entire formation, so it must have a huge difference from other Yu Zhu stones. After standing for half an hour, Qingkuang finally figured out the rule of the formation change. When Tiexiong taught her things at first, she used the magic tribe's text, although she didn't quite understand the general meaning, but relying on her amazing memory, she remembered everything, and after repeated practice, she quickly wrote out a magic tribe text "困", and this array eye was right in the middle of the word.

  Her eyes gleamed with a hint of madness, and the golden light flashed in her pupils. The dagger flew out according to her will, and with a "ka" sound, it stabbed into a stone. The stone that was stabbed emitted a faint blue glow from where the dagger had entered.

  A loud rumbling sound erupted, and the scene before their eyes changed completely. Rocks rolled down, and the ground shook non-stop for a long time before finally stopping. Then, a huge cave appeared in front of them. The black unicorn's huge eyes in the Dragon Spring Formation were filled with astonishment - someone had broken through the formation? Immediately followed by wild joy, because breaking through the formation meant he could get out?

  Looking at the cave in front of him, Qingkuang pulled Xuanxi's hand and walked in carefully. In the Longyuan, the yin energy was surging, the wind was howling, and from time to time, there were dragon roars, but the sound seemed to be mixed with a huge anger.

  The deeper they went, the more they could feel the powerful majesty, and upon hearing the dragon's roar, she had already counted on the true body of this super divine beast. But why hadn't it appeared yet? The smell of blood gradually spread throughout the cave, and Qing Kuang couldn't help but be vigilant in secret. "Haha, I'm saved! I've been saved! The day has come for me to see the light again!" The sound of clanging chains came, but didn't conceal Hei Lin's excitement in his voice.

  Upon hearing this, Qingkuang walked further in and saw a massive black dragon before him. The dragon's scales glistened with a dark luster, but its body was bound by countless chains, which had rubbed against its skin to the point of revealing tender flesh, with droplets of blood dripping down. At that moment, the dragon's enormous body was twisted in an unnatural pose as it strained to lift its head, and its eyes gleamed with a fierce light that seemed almost palpable.

  "Who are you? Human? Demon?"

  At first, Hei Lin felt excited, but soon he became disheartened. He had been so lonely for such a long time, without anyone to talk to, and now he was eager to go out, but how could he forget about the dragon-sealing lock?

  "Are you that super divine beast?"

  Looking at its pitiful appearance, Qingkuang felt some doubt - was it really weak and therefore locked up? No way, a contract beast of her son couldn't be so weak!

  "Hey! Human, what's with your tone? You dare to look down on me? I am Hei Lin, the great..."

  "Hold it right there! A true hero doesn't brag about past glories. I only believe in what I see with my own eyes, and what I see is you being locked up here!"

  "You...you...you, ignorant fool!"

  Hei Lin's eyes blazed with fury upon hearing Qingkuang's words - he should have never made that one mistake that led to his downfall!

  "Xu'er, do you really like him? Why don't we just switch to another one?"

  "Human! Let me tell you... Don't keep calling me 'one' this and 'one' that. If you dare call me that again..."

  "You're so loud..."

  Qingkuang covered her ears - she was increasingly disapproving of Hei Lin, not only because of his lack of strength but also due to his incessant chatter.

  "Hmm...it's him."

  "For now, this dragon is just a dragon in shallow waters. Moreover, I know Hei Lin's name and he seems to have some potential for growth, better than I imagined."

  "I'm not merchandise! Why do you get to decide my fate? I won't sell! I won't sell! No way, why should I let you decide my ownership? I won't do it!"

  "You're just a puny human. Don't think I don't know what kind of scheme you're cooking up in that head of yours. Let me tell you - no way! You shouldn't even be thinking about owning a super divine beast like me. Look at yourself, where did you come from? What kind of trash are you? Seeing a super divine beast and thinking you can just take it for yourself? Ha! Go ahead and keep dreaming, you're not even worthy... Spit on your face, you piece of..."

  Upon hearing these arrogant words, the three of them simultaneously changed their expressions. Qing Kuang stepped forward to block Xuan Xi's small figure that was about to strike out, and took two steps forward, saying: "Hey, little dragon, my son has taken a liking to you. Are you going to come with us quietly or do I have to beat you half to death and drag you away?" The woman's overbearing tone enraged the black dragon, who was furious. "How dare you, insignificant and shameless human! Didn't you hear what I said earlier? Are you deaf? How could a mighty divine beast like myself acknowledge a human as its master? You must be dreaming!" The roar shook the mountain rocks to pieces, and the dark energy grew even thicker. "You won't do it? That means you've chosen the second option..." As soon as the playful tone fell, Qing Kuang ruthlessly struck out. Since peaceful resolution was not an option for him, she had no problem taking action either.

  She had already figured it out, that the chain was holding him back, otherwise he would have pounced over long ago. So with a fearless and arrogant attitude, she channeled her spiritual energy into her fist, flew forward, jumped onto Hei Lin's body, and punched down.

  "Ahh! You dare to hit me? You dare to hit me? Do you not want to live as a human?" Hei Lin bellowed loudly after being punched by Qing Kuang.

  "What's wrong with hitting you? I'll hit you again! Letting you call me a country bumpkin, letting you say I'm daydreaming, letting you say I pee on myself, your mouth is so excessive, your mouth is so excessive! If I don't hit you, you really think I'm easy to bully?"

  With several loud punches, Hei Lin was beaten until his head was wrapped in bandages. Coincidentally, one of the punches also landed on his eyes. Now Hei Lin's body hurt, his eyes hurt, and most painfully, his brain hurt.

  On the other side, Feng Jiang Mou Xun felt a pang of sympathy as he watched them with a twisted expression. "Does it hurt, brother? I understand, I completely understand. After all, I've also been hit before...and it was with a wolf-toothed club! The feeling, tsk tsk..."

  "Say! Will you submit or not? If you do, then obediently be my contracted beast, otherwise I'll beat you until flowers bloom in the sky! Say! Quick!"

  "You human, just wait for me...I won't forgive you...Ahh...it hurts so much..."

  Boom, boom, boom, with a few more punches imbued with spiritual power, he was beaten until he was crying out in distress, his whole body injured, and on the verge of collapse. With a long sigh, she stopped her hand, just when Hei Lin and Feng Jiang Mou thought it was over, she suddenly summoned Gluttony.

  The little guy had just come out and was scared to the point of trembling all over, hiding in Qingkuang's arms and refusing to come out. After all, it was an instinctive submission. "Master... Master..." Tianyi blinked her big eyes, looking at her pitifully. "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, Tianyi is here, Master has found something delicious for you...... Hehe......" As soon as she said this, Qingkuang let out a strange laugh, and everyone present shivered. "Good... good food? Where?" From Qingkuang's arms, the little head popped out, searched around in confusion, and Tianyi was puzzled. "Here! Isn't it right here?" Qingkuang patted the black rhinoceros under him, laughing until he was hairless.

  Looking down at the super divine beast, Tianyi's ears drooped and he said in a low voice, "Master... I-I-I, I don't dare..." "Ah, what a pity! I thought my little Tianyi was the bravest. Didn't expect you to be afraid of eating. Ah, ah, you probably don't know that dragon meat from heaven and donkey meat from earth are the most delicious in the world! This dragon meat, take one bite and it's tender and flavorful, take a second bite and the aftertaste lingers... " "Really... really that delicious?" Tianyi swallowed his saliva and muttered softly. "Of course, Master has never lied to you, right?" Lightly patted Tianyi's head, smiling warmly, this fish was about to be hooked. "But, but I'm afraid..." Glancing at Hei Lin, Tianyi lowered his head again, but in his heart, he was struggling. Master said it seemed delicious... "What are you afraid of? With Master here to back you up, what's there to fear?" Lightly thought to himself, my Tianyi definitely hasn't eaten this before, that's why I'm being kind. "But, but..." "Don't worry, if he dares to hit you, Master will just take him back to the demon beast realm." "Really?" Tianyi looked at Lightly anxiously, clearly this foodie was already wavering.

  After listening for so long, Hei Lin still hadn't recovered from the previous pain, and was startled again. "No, no, it can't be what I think it is!" "Hey! Human, listen to me, don't mess around, and get off my body immediately, did you hear that?!"

  Ignoring the black rhinoceros's roar, the light crazy continued to coax, "Really, go ahead and go, no matter what, there is a master behind you to support you!" Pushing the small body of the glutton, hope was just in front.

  Gluttony took a look at Qing Kuang, then looked at Hei Lin, and then looked at Qing Kuang again. It seemed that he really hadn't eaten dragon meat before? The taste was really that good? I really want to try it~ The master said, with her support, what's there to be afraid of! Clenching his small paws, the black figure darted out in a flash.

  The entire cave was filled with an extremely mournful howl, followed by a gulping sound. "You dare to bite me? You don't want to live? Spit it out, spit it out..." Twisting his body in agony, Hei Lin's hair stood on end as he trembled violently, causing the chains on his body to clank loudly.

  However, before he could understand what was going on, Qing Kuang had finished resting and once again greeted him with his fists.

  Don't look at Gluttony as just a foodie, since following Light Insanity, his heart has grown quite a bit. After all, the Black Rhinoceros is a super divine beast, and those scales on the outside aren't that easy to bite off. So the little guy cleverly bites down on the spot where he was already injured, tearing off a piece of fresh meat. "Master, it doesn't taste good..." He swallowed it with a gulp, like Zhu Bajie eating ginseng fruit, Gluttony smacked his lips, unable to savor the flavor. "Then let's have another bite!" "You dare! Ow ow ow, it hurts so much...!"

  Here is the translation:

  "It doesn't matter if it's one bite or two, after the initial fear passed, Gluttony didn't care anymore. Unbeknownst to him, his actions today laid the foundation for his future suffering at the hands of Black Lin. From then on, whenever Gluttony saw him, he would run away, and even after a million years, he couldn't turn things around."

  "How about now?" Black Lin asked with a hint of mockery, wiping the blood from his hand.

  "Ow, ow, ow, it hurts so much! I agree, I agree, whatever you say, I'll do it..." Gluttony didn't want to experience such pain again.

  "Sigh... why did you have to suffer like this? It would've been better if you had agreed earlier." Black Lin's words were laced with regret, almost making him spit blood.

  "Hmph! Even if I agree, can you really get me out of here? Isn't it just a waste of effort?" Gluttony thought to himself, feeling like he was about to suffocate.

  "Whether or not I can get you out is my problem. First, let's make a contract!" Black Lin said, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

  "This is what my son wants. No matter what, she will get him out." Gluttony wondered why he should trust Black Lin.

  "You have no choice but to trust me! Don't you want to see the outside world?" Black Lin's words were like a knife twisting in Gluttony's heart. He had always wanted to see the outside world!

  Just then, Black Lin fell silent, his eyes fixed on something. His dissatisfaction with the difference in treatment was rising rapidly. Hadn't he just beaten him so severely?

  "Xuan Yi, he agreed! Come quickly!" Black Lin called out with a smile, his expression warm and gentle. Gluttony's heart seethed with resentment at the obvious favoritism.

  Refusing the help of Qing Kuang, Xuan Xi walked to Hei Lin's side. The way of the contract was not as troublesome as Qing Kuang's, but simply forcing out a drop of blood from his finger and then injecting it into Hei Lin's head. In an instant, the sound of chains echoed in his ears, and Hei Lin struggled violently, with cries of pain that were much stronger than before. "You... you... are..." The large dragon eyes stared at the small figure in front of him in disbelief. At first, he was overjoyed to see someone coming, then he was furious, and later he was beaten up so badly that he didn't have time to take a good look at this child. But this blood... Before he could react, he was suppressed by a powerful constraint.

  Looking at the black ritual array formed under Hei Lin's body, circle after circle of magic characters appeared above, looking so mysterious. And Xuan Xi just closed her eyes, without any reaction. She was originally worried that the contract would cause pain to both parties, but now looking at Hei Lin's suffering and Xi'er's calm reaction, she could only wait quietly.

  The contract of the demon clan has always been unequal, let alone the contract beast of the demon son. If Xuan Xi grew up in the demon world, someone would have arranged everything for him, and he wouldn't need to find a contract beast himself like this.

  I don't know how long it took, but the contract was finally completed, and Hei Lin, who woke up from his suffering, had all his wounds disappear. He looked at Xuan Xi with respect and called out, "Master!" "Uh-huh." Even though he had contracted a super divine beast, Xuan Xi's expression didn't change much, as if it was only natural. "Is that all, Xi'er?" "It's done, Mother." Turning back to his senses, Xuan Xi smiled lightly at Hei Lin, without any great fluctuations in his heart. "Now you can tell me, how do I get you out of here?" Since he was her son now, it was only natural that he couldn't be locked up here. "Can I really go out?" Hei Lin exclaimed excitedly, thinking carefully about his master's identity, and suddenly felt a greater sense of hope. He hastily said, "Here, here, behind me, there is the Dragon Lock..."

  Digression

  Will add 2000 later