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Chapter 1151 - 912: Are You Willing?

The afternoon sunlight slanted slightly, causing the green bamboo to sway and cast a mottled reflection inside the house.

After a brief retreat, Bai Yunqi’s aura grew increasingly robust, and the eerie feeling around him vanished, making him appear much more composed.

"I wonder what matter the Venerable Family has called me for. Interestingly, I have an urgent matter I wish to request your help with." Upon entering, he respectfully saluted and spoke first, "When we first met, you were in a weaker position. I assume offering your allegiance to the Family Guardian Immortal was a matter of opportunism.

Now, times have changed. Miss Hu and I have discussed privately, and although you are generous and do not hold grudges, we cannot deceive ourselves.

Even Elder Yan Xuan regarded himself as a Spirit Pet, yet the two of us, lacking strength, occupy the Family Guardian Immortal’s position and receive your incense offerings, which is quite inappropriate. If you don’t mind, from now on Bai Yunqi is willing to acknowledge you as his master, and I ask that you accept me as a Spirit Pet to freely command.

Jiang Yuanxin thought the Family Guardian Immortal was a mere facade; originally, it was just a bond to a pet.

However, since he had brought it up, it was best to go with the flow!

"That’s fine; since you are following me, you won’t need to take the path of worshipping to become a god. Occasionally enjoying the incense shouldn’t be a problem. However, there’s no need to change your address to ’master.’ Just call me ’sir’ from now on," he pondered. "I have three matters to discuss with you."

"The first is regarding Jiu Qing. You know he was nearly killed last time and has been recovering in the Sky Pavilion. Now that the Death Warrior contract between you is dissolved, do you have any thoughts about whether he should stay or leave?"

After all, he was the one who killed Xiao Bai, and no matter how he behaves, Jiang Yuanxin still felt a little uneasy.

But if he were really expelled, Jiu Qing would undoubtedly die. Not expelling him would mean he remains in the small courtyard without a proper position, which was ultimately unsettling.

Unexpectedly, the sir seemed quite considerate of his feelings regarding this matter, which touched Bai Yunqi’s heart. He immediately replied, "I have no lasting grudge against him. The capture and threat to kill were not conflicts of direct interest.

He was merely a tool following orders under duress.

I’m unsure of how you feel, sir, but within the Cultivation Realm, it has always been about survival of the fittest; naturally, since I couldn’t match his skill and was killed, I should seek revenge. Choosing not to kill him and making him a Death Warrior from a personal resent standpoint, all past grievances were erased at the moment he blocked the Dragon-slaying Sword for me. As long as Jiu Qing doesn’t harm me in the future, I have no prejudice against him."

"If you let him leave the small courtyard, I’m afraid the Demon Realm won’t let it go, and Jiu Qing, still recovering, would surely die; yet leave him as a guest, looking at each other day in and day out, will you feel uneasy?"

"Thank you for considering me, sir." Bai Yunqi smiled and shook his head, saying, "The path of cultivation is long and obstructive. If we can’t let go of such trivial matters, what cultivation and ascension are we talking about?

Moreover, now that we’ve contracted as Death Warriors, we’ve often fought side by side to hone our teamwork. In my humble opinion, Jiu Qing has a good nature and some skills. There’s no need for you to worry; if he’s useful to you, feel free to retain him."

Jiang Yuan nodded and agreed, "Since you have no objections to him, I’ll take him as a guest later, so it’s proper for him to recover at home. Once the household trifles are sorted, I will take a trip to the Void."

"Will you bring me along?"

"No, this time, I have many things to do in the Void, and it may take a while." He gestured for patience. "Zhile is meticulous, and all household matters are handled by her. I’m quite assured.

But she also needs to take Yun Mo to Carefree City for a trial; you need to stay home to hold down the fort and share some responsibilities.

Firstly, I’ll give you access to the family’s storage box. Whether Miss Hu Jiu exchanges Immortal Jade or Hou Ze submits profits, put everything into the box. I can view them, take them, and use them at any time.

Secondly, I previously asked you to comprehend and teach others the Great Wilderness Heart Method; how is the cultivation going?

I’ll grant you access to the polluted Ghost Realm to enter and exit. Once the Flood Dragon Tomb is dealt with, you can team up with Qing Niao and Yun Que to enter the Ghost Realm for trials and purification. If Zhile and Yun Mo can protect themselves through cultivation, they are welcome to join.

The world isn’t peaceful, and practicing purification techniques as much as possible is beneficial to you all.

Lastly, previously I entrusted you with managing Lotus Peak in the Netherworld, and I’ll need you to oversee the mining efforts alongside your cultivation.’

Bai Yunqi agreed and quietly awaited to hear the third matter.

"This is the last and most important matter." Jiang Yuan took out the Cyan Dragon Divine Power from the Storage Bag, "After the fall of the Cyan Dragon, one of the Four Symbols Divine Beasts, the Divine Power dissipated into the world, forming the Elder Dragon.

Originally, he should have borrowed the Divine Power to cultivate and ascend to become the Divine Beast Azure Dragon guarding this realm, but Elder Dragon desires freedom and refuses the duty of saving the world. Helplessly, I can only strip his Divine Power and seek a destined person to refine and ascend.

Xiao Bai, would you be willing to take on this responsibility, and after cultivation, ascend as the Azure Dragon?"

When the luminescent orb, exuding a strong and sacred aura, was taken out, Bai Yunqi’s eyes fixated on it.

He could sense that this item was certainly a Supreme Treasure, yet unfortunately unrecognized, unaware of its true nature.

Upon hearing the master’s patient explanation, Bai Yunqi nearly choked upon his excitement, nearly stopping his heart.

"Ascension? Azure Dragon!" He felt a bit dizzy, his mind seemingly buzzing, seeing and hearing nothing else, as if the entire world was left with this orb and the words "Ascension," "Azure Dragon" swirling endlessly.

In a dazed manner like dreaming, time seemed almost static.

Bai Yunqi remained stunned for quite some time, facing the unimaginable temptation. Taking a deep breath, he endeavored to calm his turbulent heart.