I'm here in the martial arts world just to find love.

Why?

Jiang Chao asked the question knowing the answer already, though he felt a little resentful.

He thought to himself, "Winning a woman's heart is really difficult."

"This was a gift from your sister, and it has great significance. I cannot accept it."

"If that's the case, then so be it."

Jiang Chao sighed, then said:

"By the way, Miss Li, do you know anyone...?"

He carefully described to Li Muqing the appearance of the white-clad youth who had secretly attacked them and then denied it when they passed by the lakeside pavilion on the day they first arrived in the Yunmeng Mountain area.

After listening to him, Li Muqing thought about it carefully for a moment, then shook her head and said in a calm tone:

"I don't remember."

"Tsk, what a pity. I thought that person was some acquaintance of yours, Miss Li. In that case, I won't bother you any longer."

After saying that, Jiang Chao turned around and was about to leave.

At this moment, Li Muqing suddenly spoke up.

"If Young Master Jiang is free this evening, you are welcome to come and spar with me again."

Jiang Chao paused, turned around, and smiled:

"it is good."

……

After Jiang Chao left, Li Muqing, who had maintained a cool and aloof demeanor, suddenly blushed.

The woman in red, feeling her face burning, murmured to herself, "Li Muqing, Li Muqing, what's wrong with you?"

Why are you so fond of martial arts sparring?

Could it be that you're the legendary martial arts fanatic?

Thinking of this, Li Muqing's mind was slightly disturbed, but she quickly stopped thinking about it.

Consider it... repayment for the young man's mercy in sparing my life that day!

When she was poisoned by witchcraft, although she had lost most of her senses, she still vaguely remembered what had happened.

In addition, Li Muqing was extremely grateful for the young man's meticulous care along the way.

Moreover, the other party had revived her at a crucial moment. Li Muqing had no way to repay this kindness, so she could only repay it by exchanging martial arts techniques and verifying each other's Dao souls.

She will leave when the boy gets tired of her.

……

  

As evening fell, just as Jiang Chao was recovering his internal energy, Zhao Wuji, the down-on-his-luck Taoist who had disappeared without a trace since the start of the martial arts tournament, suddenly showed up at his door.

The moment this fellow saw Jiang Chao, he exclaimed in surprise:

"Young Master Jiang, you...you've broken through?"

Jiang Chao was taken aback. "Breakthrough in what?"

Seeing his bewildered expression, Zhao Wuji gave an awkward smile and said, "No, it's nothing."

The Taoist muttered to himself, "My divination really came true. Such a precious opportunity has actually been given to that woman in red."

Perhaps, this is fate!

Feeling a pang of regret for the young man, Zhao Wuji then remembered the purpose of his visit.

"By the way, Young Master Jiang, I have news about that ink dragon!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chao's expression hardened. "You found it?"

Zhao Wuji nodded solemnly.

"That black dragon is merely one of the overlords of the many lakes and secluded pools within the Yunmeng Mountain region. Besides that black dragon, there are two other dragons entrenched here!"

Jiang Chao was startled. One black dragon was already capable of stirring up towering waves, and there were two more?

Seeing the change in his expression, Zhao Wuji felt a sense of relief for some reason.

I really thought you were fearless, but it turns out you do know fear after all.

Suppressing his inner elation, Zhao Wuji continued:

"Moreover, after my investigation, I found that the two dragons are even more ferocious than the black dragon. However, they are not as lucky as the black dragon in that they have awakened earlier. Now, the two dragons are sleeping in two different bodies of water. Once they awaken and start causing trouble, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Jiang Chao frowned and asked, "Have you informed anyone else about this?"

Zhao Wuji shook his head, "After I found out, I came to inform Young Hero Jiang immediately, without notifying anyone else."

Jiang Chao looked at him in surprise: "Why?"

Zhao Wuji said with feigned seriousness, "Of course I trust Young Hero Jiang's abilities."

Jiang Chao: "..."

You Taoist priest, do you think I'm some kind of thug from the martial arts world?

You trust my abilities? Why don't you say you trust my character?

Jiang Chao shook his head. "I promised my sister I wouldn't act alone again, so you should find someone else, fellow Daoist."

After saying that, he turned around and went back to practice his skills.

"No!"

Zhao Wuji panicked and quickly stopped Jiang Chao.

"This matter cannot be resolved without Young Master Jiang's assistance; otherwise, if I were to fight three dragons alone, I fear my chances of survival would be slim!"

Jiang Chao remained unmoved. Although the dragon was a legendary beast, its flesh and blood, once roasted, were not as delicious or nutritious as one might imagine. This thankless task was something he had done once, and that was enough.

He didn't want to do it a second time.

This Taoist priest possessed magical treasures, clearly indicating that he had come specifically for the dragon. Jiang Chao believed that he must have a foolproof way to deal with it.

After all, whether it's one reduction or three reductions, it's still a reduction!

"Well then, if Young Hero Jiang is willing to lend me his assistance this time, I am willing to risk revealing heavenly secrets and shortening my lifespan to perform a proper divination for you afterwards!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chao stopped and turned to look.

"No charge?"

Zhao Wuji raised his palm and said solemnly, "I swear by Heaven, I will not accept a single penny!"

"Okay, it's a deal."

Jiang Chao didn't actually care about the money; he only said that to test the Taoist's sincerity.

Moreover, the divination performed by this Taoist priest earlier had already come true, so it was highly credible.

He also wanted to know what his fortune would be like next.

The romance of wind, flowers, snow, and moon—now we see only wind and flowers, but where are his snow and moon now?

The willows sway gently, and now I come to think of you; it is the wind that makes me feel this way.

Admiring its brilliance, like peaches and plums in full bloom, it is truly a flower.

I wonder where his snow and moon are reflected.

Thinking of this, Jiang Chao said to Zhao Wuji:

"Brother Zhao, please wait for me a moment, I'll be right back."

Zhao Wuji breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the young man had agreed. Just as he was about to thank him, the young man's figure blurred and disappeared.

A moment later, Jiang Chao reappeared, no longer holding the dark, lumpy Tai Sui.

Zhao Wuji was no stranger to the flesh-shaped Ganoderma lucidum. His master relied on this thing to prolong his life and had consumed countless amounts over the years.

He had gained a lot of weight. His junior brother was also a capable person. Although he was deaf and mute, his ability to find rare and precious materials was unparalleled, far surpassing his own.

"There's no time to lose, Young Hero Jiang, shall we set off now?"

Zhao Wuji said.

Jiang Chao nodded. "Let's go."

……

Below the mountain stream lies a deep pool, its water emerald green and its bottom unseen.

That night, the moonlight was bright and clear.

Zhao Wuji squatted by the pool, waiting anxiously.

All he had left was the enormous Nine-Dragon Gourd; the dark, demon-suppressing sword was lent to Jiang Chao for his search for the dragon.

After waiting for an unknown amount of time, just as Zhao Wuji was about to use the Nine Dragon Gourd to dive into the deep pool, the water suddenly churned, and then a young man leaped out of it.

"Boom!"

The boy burst out of the water and crashed heavily onto the shore, staggering and nearly falling.

Zhao Wuji quickly came forward to help him up, anxiously asking:

"How is it? Have you found it?"

Jiang Chao wiped the icy pool water from his face, which was tinged with cold, and shook his head.

"Only one dragon molt was found."

As the boy spoke, he reached into his robes and pulled out a piece of blue snakeskin.

This blue snakeskin is soft and delicate, covered with fine scales. Under the moonlight, it gleams with a faint blue light, making it look quite mystical.

"This is... the molted skin of a Azure Dragon!"

Upon seeing the dragon's molted body, Zhao Wuji's expression changed slightly, and he exclaimed in surprise.

Jiang Chao raised an eyebrow, looked down at the dragon's molt in his hand—it was only slightly larger than an ordinary snakeskin—and asked doubtfully, "Is this Azure Dragon very powerful? How does it compare to the Black Dragon?"