Each of the nine dragon maidens possesses extraordinary abilities.

The maid sighed and had no choice but to give up. The girl insisted on taking a nap at noon every day, a routine she followed without fail.

An hour later, she woke up. During the time she slept, several groups of people who were looking for death broke in. It was her maid who presided over the sacrificial ceremony for her.

More and more life forms are merging into the earth's veins, and the energy of the veins represented by the girl is also expanding.

"My lord, you're awake."

The maid reported the current situation to her: the ley lines were merging very quickly, and at this rate, they would soon succeed.

The maid said excitedly, "In this way, our Zaishan Vein will be the first to complete the grand plan, and the earth vein energy of Qingzhou will be ours. At that time, your power will surely expand."

"what........"

The girl yawned, rubbing her sleepy eyes as she approached the edge of the cliff.

She asked, "Would it be nice to be the first?"

"That would be great!"

The maid was more excited than the young girl.

She knew quite a bit of inside information. The Zaishan veins had not yet clearly stated which of the Four Gods they would side with. If they could merge with the earth veins first, the Four Gods would offer a higher price. At that time, their status would surpass that of those dragon veins that had already clearly sided with the Four Gods.

Those who are capable should follow the principle of "highest bidder wins".

That's why the maid was so excited: "By integrating with the complete energy of the earth's veins, your powers will surely reach a higher level. At that time, you might even be able to glimpse the secrets of the gods."

Leng Feng calmed the maid down a bit. She said, "If the grand plan goes smoothly, we can't delay things at the Jiuyi Sect. Should we go back and check on them, lest Su Zhaoran discover something?"

The girl turned her head to look at her: "Is it necessary?"

"this......"

The maid thought for a moment and replied, "After all, the sect leader's lineage is also involved in the secrets of a grand plan..."

"That kind of thing doesn't matter."

The girl said calmly, her eyes just like those of the robots.

"It doesn't matter what happens. What shouldn't have come has come, and what should have come will naturally come as well."

Chapter 39: Still holding back a big move even in the final battle?

The deal with the madam was quickly struck, and Qingyi was freed.

Even she herself probably didn't expect that when she walked out of Lanyue Tower with Lu Yueyuan's hand, she would frequently look back, her eyes filled with confusion.

She was at a loss for what to do.

She didn't want to leave because she believed her mother had given her life and saved her. But her mother had just said that her life no longer belonged to her, and that their debts of gratitude were now settled.

Her life now belongs to Lu Yueyuan.

She looked up at Lu Yueyuan, a very handsome and mature young man. He left all the matters to the refined young man behind him. After confirming that the redemption was completed, he simply led her away without saying a word.

The change of identity from guest to host was a bit overwhelming for her.

She opened her mouth several times as if to say something, but swallowed it all back. Without those well-rehearsed lines for greeting customers, she was not very good at talking to people.

Lu Yueyuan sensed her confusion but wasn't in the mood to comfort her; he was more concerned about the matter of Lao Ba Qing Zai Shan.

As the eighth-ranked dragon girl, she is a force to be reckoned with.

The most troublesome thing is that after so many simulations, Lu Yueyuan still couldn't figure out what her powers were. Every time he simulated, he tried his best to force out her powers, but in the end, he always failed.

Now that reality has arrived, he dares not be careless.

The mechanisms of powers are incredibly varied and unpredictable; who knows what they are? You absolutely cannot be careless until the very last moment.

According to Lu Yueyuan's current understanding, Qing Zaishan's weaknesses are as follows:

Firstly, their lifestyle is rigid; they must go to sleep at noon.

Secondly, he is a pseudo-person with emotional disorders.

Thirdly, he is completely inept at daily life and extremely dependent on his maids.

Lu Yueyuan suspected that these weaknesses might be related to Qing Zaiqian's past.

It is said that Qing Zaishan's parents belonged to a demonic sect and practiced a blood sacrifice technique. They gave birth to Qing Zaishan for the purpose of sacrificing their blood relatives for cultivation.

When the people who carried the bloodline found her, she had already killed both her parents, was covered in blood, and was huddled alone in a corner. Perhaps this is why she developed such serious personality problems.

In the game of the previous life, Qing Zai Shan's past experiences were only briefly mentioned. The picture of him huddled in the corner was one of the few cards featuring the young Qing Zai Shan, which attracted many players to follow and like it.

"I love this kind of crazy person. By the way, did you guys notice her tiny feet? They're delicious, I love them." This comment received tens of thousands of likes.

Qing Zaishan's feet must be incredibly delicious. The arch of her foot is just right, and the line of her instep flows smoothly from her ankle to her toes, as if drawn with the finest brush in a single stroke. The length of her toes decreases sequentially, with a symmetrical proportion. Her toenails are a natural light pink, without any nail polish, as clean as five tiny seashells.

If you could glide across it while it was wet, it would surely elicit a burst of laughter like the tinkling of copper bells.

Ming Huaiwei's love, Qing Zaishan's feet, and Ji Cheng's arrogance are the three must-try delicacies in "Jiuyi".

In a subsequent developer interview, the planner responded to the players' enthusiasm, saying, "Qing Zai Shan's story is not yet finished. In a future version, she will experience a major reversal."

When pressed about what the plot twist was, Gou, the planner, smiled mysteriously and said, "I can only say it's a major plot twist. We hope to portray this character well so that everyone can appreciate her and like her more."

One sentence made Lu Yueyuan, who had transmigrated from another era, wary of countless reincarnations.

He had simulated the future so many times that Qing Zaishan was almost numb from killing her, but he still couldn't force out her power. Either she was hiding it very well, or her power was delayed.

Regardless of the approach, caution is always the right thing to do.

This time, Lu Yueyuan won over the reclusive hermit and, with the help of the Holy Emperor, gained the ability to see the essence of things. Moreover, he was aiming to destroy the bloodline of the Dragon God. He did not believe that Qing Zaishan was not resisting this time and was hiding his power and not going to unleash it.

Wow, you're so good at hiding, are you still hiding even in the final battle?

A golden light flashed in Lu Yueyuan's eyes, and the Holy Emperor's voice resounded in Lu Yueyuan's mind.

"Hey, the earth's veins have changed."

He said, "It comes from the earth veins of Qingzhou. According to the Jiuyi Sect's grand plan distribution map you mentioned before, isn't that the area that Qing Zaishan is in charge of?"

Lu Yueyuan said, "Yes, she's always the fastest."

The Holy Emperor said, "In that case, you will have to speed up. However, since they went out to absorb the earth veins, the power of the dragon veins has weakened. Now I can give you more authority to allocate."

Golden light formed a vortex in Lu Yueyuan's eyes.

Lu Yueyuan felt a significant increase in the amount of spiritual energy stored in his body, and at the same time, a strange power flowed through his blood.

The Holy Emperor said, "This is my power. Applying your blood to my natal magic weapon can suppress the opponent's spiritual energy and protect it. It's very effective."

Lu Yueyuan said, "It feels pretty average."

The Holy Emperor was displeased: "If you're so disgusted, then get rid of the guardians as soon as possible. The more you destroy, the more power I can reclaim."

Lu Yueyuan: "I'll send Qingyi over there, and then I can start preparing for Ming Huaiwei's matter when I get back."

He had made all the necessary arrangements, and although there were some flaws in Su Zhaoran's plan, the overall progress was still steady.

Moreover, with the help of Ji Chengshuo and Su Zhaoran who rushed back, Lu Yueyuan also confirmed one thing: he was not the only one who realized the change.

The number one ranked dragon maiden, the eldest sister Ling Suxian. Chosen by all four gods, she is their proxy, tasked with executing a grand plan. A guardian of the Nether Sea, she is the true form of the four gods, ready to devour them at any moment…

With so many powerful enemies, it's quite normal for them to realize that he's simulating the future.

The powers in this world are incredibly diverse, and no one knows what the other possesses. Even if one day a little girl passing by suddenly jumps out and says that she is Lu Yueyuan's mother and has come all the way from a parallel universe, Lu Yueyuan wouldn't be surprised at all.

All he could do was give it his all, burn himself out against these numerical and mechanical monsters, otherwise he wouldn't have any chance of winning.

As mentioned before, he needs more allies: the Holy Emperor, the Seven Deadly Sins of Pride, the Hermit...

Thinking of this, Lu Yueyuan looked down at Qingyi.

The woman in green was also looking up at him and blinked.

Lu Yueyuan withdrew his gaze. Forget it, he wouldn't rely on her anymore. Her role was simply to drag the Hermit Hermit into the fray, nothing more.

Although this girl has the bloodline of the Azure Phoenix, she is still no match for those monsters. Not to mention, even the maid next to Qing Zai Shan could kill her.

The child is so pitiful, having to work as a prostitute at such a young age. Let it be.

Lu Yueyuan wasn't so down on his luck that he needed to rely on a little girl like her for help.

Chapter 40: I Sing a Song for You, Like a Wanderer's Tale

It takes some distance to travel from Zhongzhou to Qingzhou.

Lu Yueyuan would certainly not go there. He carries Ming Huaiwei's mark, and if he leaves Zhongzhou, the other party will notice.

He and Arrogance were waiting for the reclusive hermit in an inn.

As dawn broke, Ao Man lay fast asleep in bed, while Lu Yueyuan sat leaning against the window. He heard footsteps beside him and saw Qingyi approaching.

"Sir..."

She stood there with her head down, and finally timidly uttered her first words.

"Who are we waiting for here...?"

Lu Yueyuan did not answer.

The woman in green grew increasingly uncomfortable and whispered, "Is my life now yours, young master?"

“Your life is your own,” Lu Yueyuan said. “You don’t belong to me; you belong to yourself.”

The woman in green sensed something and asked in a low voice, "Young master bought me, but doesn't want me?"

“I am redeeming you, not buying you; you are not an object.”

Lu Yueyuan said, "I've found you a teacher who will guide you in cultivating immortality. You will answer whatever she asks you. If you don't want to cultivate immortality, you can refuse her, and she will take you to a place to settle down."

Qingyi stopped talking, but didn't leave either, standing there with Lu Yueyuan.

The fiery red sun slowly rises into the sky, a new day begins, and its light illuminates the earth.

Someone walked into the inn.

The moment that person stepped in, both Aoman and Lu Yueyuan noticed it at the same time. The former woke up with a start, while the latter sat up slightly.

The noisy inn became eerily quiet, as if all the guests had vanished.

The door creaked open, and someone slowly walked in.

The woman in green looked over, her heart pounding with fear.

The newcomer was still wearing the same faded blue cloth robe, unkempt, with her hair haphazardly draped behind her back, yet her appearance remained stunning.

It's hard to imagine that slovenliness and beauty can coexist in one person.

She looked extremely excited, but she made herself appear calm and unhurried only to maintain the dignity of the strong.

Arrogant was about to get out of bed to greet her, but the other person didn't even look at him, walked over directly, and looked Qingyi up and down like a strange aunt.

The woman in green was frightened by the stare and shrank behind Lu Yueyuan.

Lu Yueyuan said, "You scared her."

The reclusive hermit withdrew his gaze, scratched his head sheepishly, and said, "Sorry, I got a little excited. Little sister, don't be afraid, I'm not a bad person."

"Your name is Qingyi, right?"

She extended her hand: "Come with me. I can teach you cultivation. If you don't want to, I can also settle you down in the mortal world and let you live a happy and fulfilling life."

Qingyi's heart was pounding.

Her blood was screaming, telling her just how powerful the person before her was. She dared not resist, but she could also tell that the other party meant her no harm.

She looked at Lu Yueyuan.

Lu Yueyuan said, "Go ahead, you'll be free from now on and can choose for yourself."

The woman in green tremblingly lowered her hand that was clutching Lu Yueyuan's clothes.

"Hello......."

She said cautiously, "I'm just an ordinary person, I don't have any talent for cultivation..."

The reclusive hermit asked, "Do you know your family?"

The woman in green was stunned for a moment: "Me, my family...?"

The reclusive hermit said, “You possess the blood of the Azure Phoenix. The Azure Phoenix is ​​the divine bird of Qingzhou, and long ago, it was a messenger of the gods. Legend has it that it was favored by the gods and thus bestowed with some powers. Descendants who possess its bloodline may awaken these powers. Qingzhou values ​​this bloodline, but due to the chaos of the Shang guild wars, many descendants with divine beast bloodlines fled. Your parents probably fled around that time and eventually came to Zhongzhou.”