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Zhong Kui's Diary
The wild and violent aura contained within the golden orb vanished without a trace, and the misty golden fog also disappeared, leaving just an ordinary golden orb, heavy in my palm. Turning my head, I saw Qingcheng looking at me with concern, and beside her was the White Snake, whose small green eyes were filled with ecstatic joy.
I jumped down from the stone platform and asked Qingcheng, "How should we handle this Nine Nether Grass?"
Qingcheng smiled and said, "Just put it in your Spatial Bag!"
After placing the golden orb carefully, I casually asked, "Was there any commotion in this hall just now?"
Qingcheng looked at me strangely and replied, "What do you mean?"
I was surprised and said, "I was on the Stage for so long; nothing happened here? Like flames erupting or something?"
"What flames? You just picked up the golden orb on the Stage and stood up; what else could happen?" Qingcheng said in astonishment, then furrowed her brow. "Did you experience something?"
Hearing this from Qingcheng made me even more incredulous. How could it be possible that while I was experiencing such intense sensations over there, it was just a blink of an eye for you all? I immediately recounted everything that had happened to me to Qingcheng.
Upon hearing this, Qingcheng's expression turned serious. "Ice, Fire, Wind, and Thunder Fourfold Profound Realm? That's clearly a Restriction! How is that possible? Could it be that Nine Nether Grass has a Restriction as well?"
A cold snort came from the side; it was Bai looking down on us. "Please, Nine Nether Grass is a divine herb; it inherently possesses formations—what's so strange about that? If it could be casually uprooted by anyone, would it still be called a divine herb? It would just be wild grass! The kind that has no fragrance and grows low to the ground that even pigs won't eat—it's everywhere along the roadside; you can pull as much as you want."
Damn it, this guy's words are really harsh. However, there's some truth to what he said; divine herbs can be self-soothing too, right? Well, I thought of it as self-defense!
Qingcheng nodded. "Since it's Ice, Fire, Wind, and Thunder Fourfold Profound Realm! Then the other three golden orbs must contain ice, wind, and thunder Mystical Realms."
"The illusions inside aren't anything special; can't we just use a Tempered Glass cover to safely pass through? I'll handle the other Mystical Realms like that," I said with a smile.
I turned to go to another stone platform but was abruptly pulled back by Qingcheng.
I looked at her in confusion, and Qingcheng gazed at me thoughtfully. "Zheng Nan, your ability to conjure various things in the Fire Realm is related to the Fire Spirit Pearl you consumed. The Fire Spirit Pearl has unique advantages in the Fire Realm, which is why you can break through so easily. However, in the next three layers of the Mystical Realm, the Fire Spirit Pearl will no longer be effective, meaning you won't be able to conjure anything. This kind of Spell-related matter is better left to me."
Hey, her situation really seemed plausible. I smiled and asked, "Can you handle it once you're inside?"
Nodding, a hint of pride appeared on Qingcheng's face as she turned and jumped onto another stone platform, reaching out for another golden orb.
Just as Qingcheng said, she instantly picked up the golden orb, and as she did, the golden mist surrounding it vanished.
It seemed that the Restriction on this golden orb had been lifted by Qingcheng.
Qingcheng jumped down from the stone platform, flashed me a smile, and handed me the golden orb. "Hold this for me; I'm going to get the third one!"
However, there was an undeniable fatigue in her smile. As I took the golden orb from her, I noticed her exhaustion clearly on her face; yes, that weariness was impossible to hide. I couldn't help but ask, "Are you okay? You look really tired."
"I'm fine! I just came from the Wind Realm; being blown by strong winds naturally doesn't leave one looking too good," Qingcheng replied with a bright smile and a nonchalant expression. Yet I could see a hint of determination in her eyes.
What kind of expression was that? Before I could ponder further, Qingcheng had already climbed back onto the stone platform and bent down to grab the third golden orb. After a moment's pause, she picked it up.
The golden mist around the third orb disappeared again. Qingcheng stood up and waved at me, forcing a faint smile as she jumped down from the platform and reached out to hand me the golden orb.
Just as I was about to take it, unexpectedly, Qingcheng suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and stumbled toward me.
I rushed forward and caught Qingcheng, steadying her upright. Just like that, with Kung Fu skills in play, Qingcheng's complexion turned extremely pale, her eyes becoming vacant and unfocused.
"Qingcheng! Qingcheng! What happened to you?" I shouted loudly.
Qingcheng looked at me with a pained smile before spitting out another mouthful of blood. Slowly resting her head on my shoulder, she whispered softly, "I'm fine; just let me rest for a moment!"
Hearing her like this made me both heartbroken and angry. Although I didn't know what she had experienced in the Mystical Realm, it was clear that whatever had drained her to such an extent was fraught with danger.
I almost shouted into her ear, "Is everything still fine after all this?"
Edge picked her up horizontally and slowly crouched down. Just as he was about to place her on the ground, he reconsidered and extended one leg to support Qingcheng. With one hand, he reached into the Spatial Bag and pulled out a pile of clothes, carelessly spreading them out before laying her down on top of them, her head resting in my arms. He asked, "How are you feeling?"
"Much better!" Qingcheng closed her eyes and nodded. Weakly lifting her hand, she handed me the golden orb. "Take this; it's the third Nine Nether Grass."
I took the golden orb with mixed feelings, my eyes slightly bulging. I blinked and stored the orb away.
"The bond between you two is quite strong, but I must remind you that there's still one last golden orb!" White Snake floated over to remind me.
"Get lost! Three Nine Nether Grasses are enough!" I didn't even know why I was so angry as I yelled at White Snake, "If you keep nagging, I'll stomp you to death!"
Qingcheng couldn't help but chuckle lightly at my outburst, then coughed a bit. Looking down, I saw the corners of her mouth curve upward, the crimson blood at her lips blooming like peach blossoms. With her lips slightly parted, she laughed softly and said, "Why do you sound so funny when you threaten others?"
I scratched my head awkwardly and chuckled dryly, puzzled about what was so funny about it.
White Snake ignored my threat entirely: "The main function of Nine Nether Grass is to re-integrate the body and consciousness. Even if you don't tell me, I know you're planning to use Nine Nether Grass to save someone, right? But let me remind you that for it to work at its maximum potential, all three grasses must be used simultaneously."
"Don't I already have three grasses?" I rolled my eyes and said disdainfully, "Are you bad at counting?"
White Snake disdainfully retorted, "What if one of the Nine Nether Grasses gets damaged on the way? What if it falls? Or if it deteriorates or expires? And also..."
"Shut up!" I shouted angrily.
Qingcheng coughed lightly again and gently said, "Zheng Nan, it does make sense."
I actually understood, even though the situation with this White Snake is almost impossible to happen. But what if it does? Saving someone is not like watching a video where you can pause or start over.
"I'll take a break before going to get it; after all, there's only one left! Hmm, the remaining one should be the Ice Realm." Qingcheng lightly coughed twice and smiled, "Water and fire are opposites. I consumed the Fire Spirit Pearl, so the remaining Ice Realm shouldn't be too difficult."
"No way!" I stubbornly refused, "If anyone is going, it should be me! You stay here and don't move!"
With that, I gently laid Qingcheng's head down and stood up, preparing to go to the last stone platform.
Qingcheng reached out and grabbed my hand weakly, saying, "No, I know very well the power of the Restriction. The high-level spells inside are not something you can withstand. Fortunately, the first Mystical Realm you entered was the Fire Realm, where the Fire Spirit Pearl was naturally advantageous for you. That's why you could easily break that Restriction. You absolutely cannot enter this Ice Realm!"
Her words were urgent, and after finishing, Qingcheng spat out a mouthful of blood. I quickly crouched down beside her, "Alright, I won't go now; I'll deal with it later!"
I held Qingcheng's head in my arms and took out a bottle of water from my Spatial Bag, feeding her a couple of sips. Then I gave her some chocolate. After eating, Qingcheng surprisingly fell into a deep sleep in my embrace.
Bai swam around beside me, occasionally raising its head to look at me and then at Qingcheng, as if wanting something but ultimately not doing anything.
"What do you want?" I asked Bai in a low voice.
"There’s something I’m not sure if I should say," Bai raised its head and flicked its tongue at me.
"Just say it!"
"If you really consumed the Fire Spirit Pearl, then the remaining Ice Realm won't harm you."
"Is that so? Even if what you say is true, I still want to wait for Qingcheng to wake up before going in."
"Hmph, by the time she wakes up, will she let you go get that... will she let you pick the remaining Nine Nether Grass?" Bai scoffed softly, "Even I can see how much she cares for you; how could you not notice?"
I am not made of wood, of course I can feel Qingcheng's concern for me. However, I still have Guo'er, right? This issue has always been deeply hidden in my heart, and even if it occasionally surfaces, I would intentionally or unintentionally avoid it.
But Bai's words were like a sharp arrow with barbs, piercing directly into my heart, and then swiftly pulling this issue out in a bloody mess and laying it before me, forcing me to confront it.
"So what?" I said, somewhat embarrassed and angry.
"A real man shouldn't let her get hurt for you!" Bai said this emotional line. Honestly, I was also moved by these words. After a brief internal struggle, I made a decision. I gently placed Qingcheng down on the ground and stood up to walk toward the last stone platform.
"Although she has also consumed the Fire Spirit Pearl, she is still a woman, inherently feminine, while you are a man with a masculine constitution. You should know that the Fire Spirit Pearl is masculine; only those with a masculine constitution can fully utilize its effects. Therefore, if you enter the Ice Realm, you will definitely be able to come out safely!" Bai moved around my feet, continuously encouraging me.
"How do you know so much? I didn't realize you were such a know-it-all," I casually complimented.
It was rare to see Bai at a loss for words; I never expected it could feel shy too.
I jumped onto the stone platform, squatted down in front of the groove, and reached my hand toward the golden orb inside. At that moment, Qingcheng seemed to sense something and suddenly sat up, shouting at me: "Zheng Nan, don't!"
I smiled slightly at Qingcheng, but my hand reached unhesitatingly for the golden orb.
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