Ironclad Group Chat: Red and Black Lists Engraved with Heroic Epics

"...A snake?" March 7th frowned slightly.

It feels like... he's just playing her again.

Jiaoqiu nodded: "That's right, this prescription is a method for feeding spirit snakes. It is said that the snake was originally grayish-black, but after consuming rare medicines such as Ganoderma lucidum, ginseng and deer antler for twenty years, it turned completely red."

March 7th, forgetting his mistakes, his eyes gleaming again: "The black snake has turned into... a red dragon?"

Jiaoqiu nodded: "Indeed, the [Black Serpent] fed on the Spirit Grass to become the [Crimson Dragon]. This is a medicinal herb that is priceless."

"It is said that sucking the blood of the Crimson Dragon can transform a person and double their power."

He lowered his voice mysteriously, "Now that we've come this far, let me give you another hint—there's a red dragon like this hidden within the Luofu Danding Division..."

"Really?!" the two exclaimed in unison.

"Shh—" Jiaoqiu quickly shut up.

"It is said that 'when a red dragon vomits blood, it dies and returns to the underworld.' This medicinal ingredient is a closely guarded secret, and probably only the Chief of the Pill Refining Department knows the details. I will stop here."

[Hanabi: So, who are you talking about?]

[Ling Sha: Yes, who are you talking about? Jiao Qiu, going to such lengths, sending your train companions to test me, isn't exactly a noble idea.]

[Jiaoqiu: What? I was just pointing out the right path for a kid struggling to improve their strength.]

Xing and San Yueqi entered the Dan Ding Division based on intelligence, observing constantly and paying close attention to everything. Ling Sha noticed the arrival of the two distinguished guests and personally came out to greet them.

Overjoyed on the seventh day of the third month, with the help of the official cauldron, finding the target would be a piece of cake.

"To be honest, when we came to the Pill Refining Bureau last time, Mr. Jiaoqiu from Yaoqing mentioned that there was a [Crimson Dragon] hidden in the Pill Refining Bureau."

"...Red Dragon? Heh, please tell me about it in detail, both of you." Ling Sha smiled, her eyebrows trembling slightly.

Star General Scott and Pepper Hill recounted the whole story, and it seems that Ling Sha has made some progress.

"Heh, a miraculous elixir to increase power? That guy Jiaoqiu..."

"Miss March 7th, if the Crimson Dragon Blood truly exists, would you really dare to drink it?"

"Um, uh..." March 7 stammered, turning to her best friend, "Um, Xing, do you dare?"

Xing puffed out her chest and raised her head, speaking in a rhyming tone: "What's there to be afraid of? There's a clinic right next door."

[March 7th: Uh... as expected of you, you'll eat anything.]

March 7th exclaimed in admiration, "As expected of Xing, she easily accomplished what I couldn't!"

Ling Sha smiled faintly: "Miss March's reaction was quite cute. It's fine to tell you. The [Red Dragon] that Mr. Jiao Qiu mentioned does indeed exist."

March 7th's eyes lit up: "...Then, Lord Lingsha, where is the [Crimson Dragon]?"

Ling Sha said in the most straightforward, concise, and unambiguous way: "The Crimson Dragon is just a riddle set up by Jiao Qiu. If I'm not mistaken, what you are looking for is both far away and right before your eyes."

Now that things have come to this point, how could anyone not understand March 7th?

"Lord Lingsha is that [Red Dragon]?!"

Xing stared at Ling Sha in astonishment: "Could it be that before, Lord Ling Sha... was completely black?"

[March 7th: Ahem... Your focus is really...]

[Star: Very accurate, right? If you don't understand, just ask, Lord Lingsha, does sucking your blood really increase my strength?]

[Ling Sha: ...Don't get angry, anger will only make you sick and no one can take your place...No one should know more about this than the Dragon Lord beside you, right?]

Dan Heng: ...No.

[March 7th: Jiaoqiu lied to me again!]

[Star: As expected, you can't believe a word that squinty-eyed people say.]

Hearing Xing's "casual" question, Ling Sha smiled and said, "Although I am not a viper, I do have a pill that can turn a person's entire body black. Would Xing like to try it?"

[Saifei: Wow~~ Even though she's all smiles, you can feel her anger through the screen. Is she actually a grumpy older sister?]

March 7th asked timidly, "So... what Mr. Jiaoqiu wants me to find is... Lord Lingsha's... blood?"

Ling Sha: "I've practiced medicine and tested herbs for over a century, which meets the criteria for [Crimson Dragon]. If Miss March truly desires it, I can certainly give it to you~~"

"However, medicine can also be poison. Miss March shouldn't just focus on the benefits of medicine while ignoring the dangers of poison. The Crimson Dragon Blood is right here with me, Miss March, you should think it over carefully—"

March 7th looked at Xing with a flustered expression, hoping she would give her some advice.

Xingdao said, "In March, Lord Lingsha has already agreed to your request..."

[Star: Let's get started!]

[Hanabi: Frozen hands, frozen hands! 】

March 7th wouldn't dare do something as audacious as Xing: "But I never imagined that 'Red Dragon' was Lord Lingsha..."

"I have sworn a solemn oath to live a bland life where I only drink milk tea from now on."

"Besides, Mr. Jiaoqiu previously said that 'when a red dragon vomits blood, it dies and returns to the underworld,' so Lord Lingsha wouldn't need to take such a great risk..."

Seeing her innocent appearance, Ling Sha chuckled softly, "There's no need to worry. It's just a few drops of blood; it won't take my life."

"I see that your indecisiveness won't lead to anything for now... How about this, you tell me your decision next time we meet."

"By the way," she said with a forced smile, "I will have the person who came up with the idea (Jiaoqiu) come and give me an explanation in person."

[Star: Hehe, someone's going to be in trouble. By the way, which of the two can take a beating?]

[Jiaoqiu: Well... I am a strategist, not skilled in melee combat.]

[Star: I get it, you like playing dirty tricks, right?]

[Jiaoqiu: We call this a clever strategy.]

the next day……

On March 7th, he met with Jiaoqiu and immediately confronted her, demanding, "Hey—! Jiaoqiu, do you even know what this 'Red Dragon' you're talking about is?"

Jiaoqiu showed no remorse and laughed, "Miss Lingsha has already contacted me, and I know the general outline of what happened."

March 7th's expression was extremely smug: "It's all your fault for talking nonsense. Lord Lingsha must have already given you a severe scolding!"

"Sigh~ It's all my fault! But criticism aside... in the end, Lady Lingsha still asked me if I needed [Crimson Dragon Blood]..."

March 7th no longer believed a single word he said: "Let me make this clear first, I've thought it through—it's unnecessary!"

Upon hearing this, Jiaoqiu looked regretful: "...But I said that Miss March 7th's training is important and she definitely needs it, so she asked me to bring you a bottle."

He shook the glass bottle at the two of them; it contained about 500 milliliters of [Red Dragon Blood].

March 7th stared in disbelief: "Huh? So many?! Is Miss Lingsha going into shock?"

[Bai Lu: The clinic only dares to accept a maximum of 400 ml of blood. Sister Ling Sha is so thin...]

[Hanabi: Seriously, you pink-furred fox didn't use a big syringe to extract it?]

[Star: Now that things have come to this, in order not to disappoint Ling Sha Si Ding's kindness in sacrificing his health while bedridden, March, come on! Deep feelings, down it in one gulp; ironclad feelings, drink until you bleed!]