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"This collar is for you! It's been itching to find you ever since you arrived!"

Chapter 170 The Crimson Gold Ring Recognizes Its Master Lin Yaoxie

The crimson-gold necklace materialized in the old man's hand, gleaming brightly. It clearly wasn't an ordinary object, and was surrounded by spiritual energy.

Moreover, there was indeed resentment gathered in the center of the collar, but it was not obvious because of the passage of time and the fading of the old man Cangwu's resentment.

Lin Yaoxie leaned against the collar, and indeed, there was some connection between it and himself. He could feel the collar constantly being drawn to him, which was something he couldn't understand.

The old man from Cangwu smiled as he looked at Hanyue, then pointed to the collar in his hand and said to him:

"Remember this, this collar is a precious spiritual object with unexpected power, and it can recognize its master. Once it successfully recognizes its master, it will obey you forever!"

"To be honest, I am ashamed to say that I have been possessing this collar for so many years, but I have never been the one that this collar wants to recognize as its master. So all these years, the collar has not recognized its master."

"I think perhaps it was waiting for you too! I could feel its excitement the moment you arrived. I hope you can accept it!"

After the old man finished speaking, he handed the collar to Lin Yaoxie, who solemnly accepted it. Unexpectedly, the moment his hand touched the collar, his fingers...

There was a sharp pain in that spot.

When they realized what was happening and looked again, Lin Yaoxie's finger was already bleeding, which startled Hua Rou. She rushed over to check on Lin Yaoxie, but was stopped by the old man Cangwu.

The old man from Cangwu smiled as he looked at Lin Yaoxie, then turned to Hua Rou and said:

"Don't worry, he'll be fine! This might be a good thing for him, so just relax! Don't go and bother him."

Hua Rou looked at the old man Cangwu with a mixture of understanding and confusion, but finally nodded gently. Lin Yaoxie looked at his bleeding finger, somewhat at a loss.

Unexpectedly, the collar gradually rose into the air, and Lin Yaoxie's drop of blood was also lifted up by the collar, eventually merging with it.

Lin Yaoxie looked at the old man Cangwu, unsure of what to do. The old man Cangwu smiled and reassured him, saying:

"I've said it before, this collar has been waiting for the right person to recognize it, and now it seems it has! Don't worry, this will be beneficial to you."

Harmless!

"Just relax and acknowledge it as your master! There's no need to worry. Perhaps there's a plan between you two. These are things we can't control."

Hearing this, Lin Yaoxie could only nod. He saw the collar merge with his blood, and then the collar instantly emitted an extremely dazzling light, a crimson-gold light that filled the entire Cangwu Mountain.

Then, Lin Yaoxie also experienced a strange sensation within his own body. He seemed to have truly established some kind of connection with the collar, as if the two of them could communicate.

Lin Yaoxie felt a warm sensation spreading throughout his body, a mysterious power coursing through him. During the process of recognizing a master, he discovered that his strength seemed to have increased to some extent.

After everything was over, Lin Yaoxie felt incredibly light. He looked at the old man Cangwu, who smiled and said:

"This is called the Crimson Gold Ring!"

Chapter 171 The Old Man of Cangwu Dissipates and Departs

Hua Rou was stunned by everything that had just happened. She had never seen such a spiritual artifact before, one with such strong spiritual awareness that it could automatically choose to recognize a master.

Moreover, when he recognized his master, he unleashed such a powerful force that it illuminated the entire Cangwu Mountain. This was truly unbelievable.

Lin Yaoxie never expected that the Crimson Gold Ring would choose him as its master and even take the initiative to acknowledge him as its master. Even after the acknowledgment was completed, he was still filled with shock.

When Lin Yaoxie looked at the old man Cangwu, he noticed that the old man's face was unexpectedly covered with tears, a very strange expression.

The old man's expression was a mixture of excitement, relief, and even more so, satisfaction and expectation. This complex expression left Hua Rou and Lin Yaoxie at a loss for what to do.

Lin Yaoxie stared blankly at the old man Cangwu. The old man Cangwu quickly recovered, gently wiped his eyes, smiled at Lin Yaoxie, and said to him:

"I've finally waited for this day. From the day my wife left me, every single moment since has been torture for me!"

“I’ve stayed here because of this Crimson Gold Ring. It helped me get revenge, and I have no other relatives or friends left! Everything I had was given to me by the Crimson Gold Ring.”

"But I know my days are numbered. I should have left this world long ago, but the Crimson Gold Ring has been supporting me with its power!"

"The Crimson Gold Ring sustains my life with its spiritual power, but life always comes to an end. I want to find it a true owner before I leave."

"If it weren't for this wish supporting me, I might have left long ago. The battle I fought against that tribe back then had already exhausted my spiritual power and mental strength."

"So, even if the Crimson Gold Ring were to infuse me with more spiritual power today, it would be of no use. It's truly time for me to leave."

"Before I leave, I would like to give you a few words of advice. This crimson gold ring is the most spiritual of all, and perhaps it will be of some help to the purpose of your visit here today."

"If you want to find the Spirit Gathering Grass smoothly and quickly, you'll probably need to make good use of the Crimson Gold Ring's power. It won't let you down. Trust me!"

"~In addition, the guardian of the Spirit Gathering Grass is the ancient divine beast, Yiji. It is extremely ferocious, and people say that it is cruel and mindless, but I don't think so."

"I hope you will take this opportunity to experience it. Perhaps the Prayer Machine is not an untamable mythical beast. If you use it properly, it may become your most powerful right-hand man."

"Finally, I want to tell you that perhaps some people (Qian Nuohao) really deserve to die, but you must also make sure that the people you cherish and love are safe before you can punish the others."

"No amount of words can compare to experiencing it for yourself. I also look forward to you completing what I haven't been able to do. Since you've decided to become a villainous demon king, then go for it!"

The old man's appearance was becoming increasingly blurry. Finally, he smiled and waved to Lin Yaoxie and Hua Rou.

Chapter 172 The Real Villain

It turns out that the old man Cangwu's past lives were sustained by the power of the Crimson Gold Ring. Perhaps, although the Crimson Gold Ring never recognized him as its master, it had become his closest friend and family.

The old man of Cangwu guarded the Crimson Gold Ring until it found its destined master, at which point he would leave in peace.

The old man of Cangwu must have lived a very painful and difficult life in the years after losing his wife! The old man of Cangwu gradually turned into a faint phantom and finally drifted to the top of Cangwu Mountain.

Lin Yaoxie and Hua Rou stared blankly at the old man Cangwu. Just moments ago, he had told them such a poignant story, but in the blink of an eye, he had already left.

Hua Rou leaned on Lin Yaoxie's shoulder, sobbing uncontrollably. Looking at Hua Rou, Lin Yaoxie thought, perhaps this was the sadness and helplessness of witnessing the passing of a real life.

However, Hua Rou's heart held far more than just the helplessness in the face of death; it also held a deeper understanding of love and the world. She also thought to herself, perhaps joy...

If you like someone, you have to be brave.

Hua Rou raised her head, her face still streaked with tears, and looked at Lin Yaoxie, then asked:

"Brother Lin, do you think that if you like someone, you should be brave enough to let them know and understand? Otherwise, life is so unpredictable, and we might never have the chance to express our feelings?"

Looking at Hua Rou, who had suddenly become serious, Lin Yaoxie suddenly remembered Zi Yuehan, who had disappeared somewhere, and recalled the bits and pieces of the past. For a moment, he was also filled with emotion.

Then, looking at Hua Rou with a slight smile, she replied, "Yes, that's how it is! Otherwise, perhaps when that person leaves, you'll regret not cherishing her properly! Not loving her properly!"

Hua Rou's initial joy upon hearing "Yes" gradually faded with each of Lin Yaoxie's subsequent words. She realized that while Lin Yaoxie was speaking, he was thinking of someone else.

Hua Rou was forced to realize time and again that the girl in Brother Lin's heart and mind was someone else who had disappeared, not her.

Lin Yaoxie failed to notice the change in Hua Rou's emotions. Only after he finished speaking did he realize another truth in his heart.

Perhaps, if someone has made up their mind to be a bad person, then they must be thoroughly bad! Otherwise, a moment's hesitation could lead to a lifetime of regret.

At that time, if the old man Cangwu had returned to the tribe with his wife instead of fearing that his presence would cause his wife to face the cold shoulder of her own tribe, he would have been in a better position.

If the old man Cangwu had truly been utterly wicked, then no one would have dared to provoke him again. And who could have harmed his wife? Lin Yaoxie finally understood a principle: when you truly become a villain, you make everyone understand—your people are untouchable! You are unprovoked! Those who allow their loved ones to be harmed are not true villains!

Chapter 173 Searching for the Cave

Lin Yaoxie's gaze gradually turned cold and resolute. Perhaps he finally understood how to be a villain and why he should be one.

The humiliations he suffered in the past were merely the driving force behind his decision to become a demon king, while protecting and cherishing were the true reasons he chose to become a demon king.

Hua Rou noticed Lin Yaoxie's change. At this moment, Hua Rou's crying had stopped, and she had taken back the words she originally wanted to say to Lin Yaoxie.

Hua Rou understood that no matter what she said, no matter how sincere or emotional she was, she couldn't move Lin Yaoxie's heart.

It's just that he already has someone in his heart, and until he finds that person, he probably can't accommodate anyone else.

Hua Rou is a smart girl. She won't say what's on her mind, partly because she hopes to stay by Lin Yaoxie's side.

There is another, more important reason, because she understands Lin Yaoxie very well. Once she says those words, Lin Yaoxie will feel conflicted and at a loss.

Hua Rou didn't want her brother Lin to face such a difficult choice, nor did she want to become estranged from Lin Yaoxie because of it. Perhaps, being able to stay by Lin Yaoxie's side at this moment was already...

This is the happiest thing for Hua Rou.

Lin Yaoxie, unaware of the countless thoughts swirling within Hua Rou's heart, composed himself, smiled, and looked at her, saying:

"Alright, let's hurry and find the location of the Spirit Gathering Grass! We need to hurry! Magnolia and Wuxing are waiting for us!"

Hua Rou looked at Lin Yaoxie's face, smiled, and nodded. Then the two of them walked forward.

Cangwu Mountain is actually quite large, so if you really want to search bit by bit, it will take a long time.

The two had been walking on the mountain for most of the day, and it was getting dark. Because Mount Cangwu was an unclaimed mountain, it was a frequent haunt for various kinds of demonic beasts.

Most of those demonic beasts were wanted by the Heavenly Court and condemned by all walks of life. Therefore, once night fell, Hua Rou and Lin Yaoxie would face even more dangers.

0oooo Requesting flowers.

Therefore, the two of them unconsciously quickened their pace, hoping to find the Spirit Gathering Grass as soon as possible so that they could leave this place as soon as possible.

However, with the sun about to set, Lin Yaoxie had no choice but to make a quick decision and tell Hua Rou to stop looking for the Spirit Gathering Grass and find a cave first so they could get a good rest that night.

However, Hua Rou was already exhausted from the long journey, so Lin Yaoxie had to help her to a spot under a large tree and then said to her:

"Here's what we'll do. You rest here for a while, and I'll look around for a suitable cave. Don't wander off; I'll be right back!"

Although Hua Rou was exhausted, she still smiled and nodded to Lin Yaoxie. Lin Yaoxie, still worried, cast a protective barrier around Hua Rou, hoping to safeguard her.

Lin Yaoxie went to the other side to look for a cave. As it gradually got dark, Lin Yaoxie could no longer see clearly.

They had given up hope of finding the cave, but to their surprise, they eventually found a hidden cave.

Chapter 174 Hua Rou is Injured

Night fell quickly. Lin Yaoxie searched many places, but none of them were caves that were well-hidden. However, at the very last moment, he found a suitable cave.

The cave entrance was partially hidden by trees, and it appeared quite spacious and not too high up, making it easy to enter. Lin Yaoxie observed it from the outside and seemed very satisfied.

Just as he was about to enter the cave to take a closer look at whether it was suitable, a shrill scream suddenly echoed throughout the entire Cangwu Mountain.

"Ah! Help! Help..." Upon hearing this voice, Lin Yaoxie was absolutely certain that it was Hua Rou's voice. He then flew to the large tree where he had just settled Hua Rou.

However, when Lin Yaoxie arrived there, Hua Rou was gone, but the barrier was still there intact. Lin Yaoxie was instantly filled with anxiety, a fire burning within him that was gradually spiraling out of control.

Just as Lin Yaoxie was about to lose control, a voice suddenly came from the air above him, "Brother Lin, save me! Brother Lin! Lin..."

At this moment, Lin Yaoxie quickly looked up in the direction of the sound and saw that Hua Rou was being carried in the air by an eagle beast, and she was struggling against the eagle beast.

Fortunately, Hua Rou possessed some strength; otherwise, she would likely already be food for that eagle beast. Lin Yaoxie swiftly took to the air, facing the eagle beast head-on.

The eagle-beast had probably not eaten for many days; it looked ferocious, its eyes filled with murderous intent. Lin Yaoxie had no intention of sparing its life.

After all, it touched people it shouldn't have touched. It should pay the price accordingly. Moreover, Lin Yaoxie has never been a merciful person; he has always adhered to the principle of ruthless extermination.

As expected, Lin Yaoxie's eyes were filled with murderous intent as he looked at the eagle-beast, leaving no room for negotiation. Seeing Lin Yaoxie's gaze, Hua Rou also felt a little afraid.

However, before Lin Yaoxie could make a move, the crimson gold ring that had just recognized him as its master inside his clothes suddenly flew out with a "whoosh".