"Really? It's great that you can cure Sister Laurel!”Nasha shouted happily.
Treney wasn't as naive as Nasha. She asked suspiciously,"Can you really cure the backlash of mental magic? That was magic damage that even the Archbishop of the Imperial Capital could not do anything about!”
"Trene, don't believe this guy's nonsense. You don't think that his recovery magic is stronger than the Archbishop of the Imperial Capital's Temple, do you?”It was always Gray who disagreed.
"If you don't believe me, then forget it." Bai He said nonchalantly. Although he had become much colder after coming to this world because of his confusion about the future, the kindness that was originally hidden in his heart had not changed. He did not expect that his kind side would be mercilessly questioned just as it gained the upper hand.
Treney suddenly felt a strong sense of guilt. She felt that questioning the White Crane was like offending a great ruler, a divine existence. It was as if something was repeatedly whipping her heart. Bai He's expression made her deeply afraid, afraid that she had angered him. Why should he be afraid? She faintly felt that something had changed in her body, but she could not feel anything wrong.
In the history of mankind, no one had ever made a contract with the Lord God of Darkness. Thus, Trene was unable to understand what these slight changes meant. She also did not know that her soul and body had become someone else's vassals and no longer belonged to her.
She was silent for a moment, biting her lower lip tightly. Suddenly, she raised her head and bowed politely to Bai He.
"Please don't take our words to heart. I apologize for our rudeness just now. If you can really save my companion, we are willing to pay any price!”
Even Nasha was shocked by her actions. After all, Treney was the most headstrong person. When had she ever used such a pleading tone? She was smart enough to understand that Treney had no confidence in obtaining the dragon's blood. Otherwise, even if there was only a 10% chance, this proud and competitive sister would definitely not lower her head to a stranger.
Bai He looked deeply at the proud and beautiful girl in front of him, then turned his face to the side and said indifferently,""Remember what you said. Perhaps you will regret it one day.”
"No, I swear in the name of the God of War, Remit, as long as you can cure Laurel's illness, I'm willing to pay any price.”Trene's beautiful eyes were filled with determination, making it impossible for anyone to doubt her words.
Gray was very unhappy. He didn't believe that this cowardly commoner could cure Laurel's illness. However, the word " we " just now made him intoxicated. On second thought, this was good too. At least he didn't have to risk his life to kill the dragon. Moreover, even if he couldn't cure Laurel, it was Trene's own decision.
The short conversation ended in such an awkward atmosphere. Bai He and the other two joined Trene's team. The group was prepared to camp here and set off for the Imperial Capital tomorrow.
Nasha seemed to like Elena very much. She kept pestering her with questions and wanted to learn light magic. Unfortunately, she was born without the light attribute and could not understand Elena's magic at all.
"Sister Elena, who are you? If you're not a priest, why do you know light magic?”Nasha pulled Elena's arm by the campfire and asked coquettishly.
"Because my father was a priest, I was born with the attribute of light.”Although it was just a white lie, Elena still couldn't shake off the guilt of lying.
She was like a little girl who couldn't lie. Her cheeks were red. Fortunately, the sky was dark. Otherwise, Nasha would have seen through it.
"Then your father must be very powerful!”Nasha looked at Elena enviously.
"Yes, I am!" Speaking of her father, Elena couldn't help but look proud. She said longingly,"He is the strongest, greatest, and kindest existence in this world.”
"Then who is Young Master White Crane to you? Is he your boyfriend?" Nasha's face suddenly flashed with an ambiguous smile.
"Don't, don't talk nonsense!" Elena's face instantly turned red as she rebuked.
"Eh? Isn't it?" Nasha looked disappointed." But I feel like you listen to him very much.”
"I-I had no choice." Elena stammered. Suddenly, she seemed to have thought of something and looked at Nasha seriously." He's a very bad person. You can't trust him easily.”
Elena suddenly remembered her position and the purpose of the White Crane coming to the human world. Although she felt sorry for Bai He, she had to say this for the safety of the human world.
"A very bad person?" " What?" Nasha misunderstood." Did he…Is that why you listen to him?"”
Elena was stunned for a moment before she understood what Nasha meant. She was so angry that she didn't know what to say. The blush on her face deepened.
"She's my slave, so she naturally has to listen to me.”Bai He walked over and interrupted their conversation." Her father is a greedy and hypocritical gentleman. Because he owes me money, he used her to repay the debt.”
Speaking of the Radiant Godking, the White Crane naturally did not say anything pleasant to hear.
The naive Nasha believed it and exclaimed,""Really? You're too much!"
"Right? Don't you think this guy is a bastard?”Bai He smiled at Nasha for the first time.
Perhaps it was because she was flattered, but Nasha nodded angrily, as if she wanted to drag Elena's shameless father out and beat him up.
" You, you're the hypocrite. Bastard, bastard..." Elena was so angry that she didn't know what to say. She wanted to return the " honorary title " that the White Crane had given to the God King of Light to its rightful owner. However, the good education she had received over the past few hundred years made her swallow the indecent word " bastard " in the end. She stomped her foot and turned to run away.
Looking at her departing figure, the corners of Bai He's mouth curled into a mischievous smile…
The moon slowly climbed up the branches, giving the boundless wilderness a romantic coat.
Bai He came alone to a small lake not far away and sat on a clean rock. While admiring the rippling moonlight on the lake, he quietly recalled the scene of his previous life.
It was the same silent night, the same moon's shadow rippling in the water, the same hurrying meteors, but to the White Crane, it was a different world. In the past, no matter how much pressure or difficulties he faced, he would feel relaxed and happy as long as his close friends shared their heartfelt feelings or drank together. Even if he was just an insignificant existence in the sea of people.
But now, after becoming a god in this strange world, he felt very tired and not happy at all.
The sound of light footsteps approached from afar. Along with the fragrance, a slender figure sat beside Bai He. He looked sideways and was stunned. It was Elena!
Elena was sitting less than a fist away from him, her beautiful big eyes quietly looking at him. He could even smell the fragrance of a virgin on her.
Elena had a unique charm in the night. Her loose blonde hair and beautiful face were like a fairy that didn't belong to the mortal world. She had an extraordinary beauty.
"Can I talk to you?" Elena asked gently.
"What do you want to know?" Bai He's tone involuntarily softened.
"I want to know who you are.”Elena looked at the white crane without blinking, her eyes filled with sincerity and anticipation.
The white crane turned its head and looked at the bright moon in the sky as it recounted its endless memories.
As the white crane recalled, Elena's surprised expression became deeper and deeper. She really did not expect that this indifferent youth would actually have such a twisted experience.
"So you're not from this world.”Elena said absent-mindedly," No wonder I felt that you were very different from the Dark Lord.”
"I think we are very similar." Bai He said indifferently.
"No, what you saw was not the real Dark Demon King, just like how you are not the real you.”Elena's expression was solemn.
"Oh?" Bai He seemed to have heard a funny joke and laughed involuntarily,"If I'm not me, then who am I?”
" A long, long time ago…" Elena ignored White Crane's mocking tone and continued to tell her story."I've read about it in the ancient books left behind by the God of Creation. The power of darkness has the power to change a person's personality. It can corrode the soul. The power of darkness was an evil power, and it had an evil soul. People with dark powers often unconsciously fell into the abyss of evil, slowly being eroded by killing, desire, and power.”
"Oh?" Bai He sneered," If it's like what you said, demons are all demons. However, the demons I've seen are far cuter than humans.”
"That's because their dark energy is too weak.”Elena said firmly," Including Ye Yu. Although she is strong, her dark power is not even one-thousandth of yours, so they will not be affected at all!”
"Think about it. In your world, even before you obtained the World Destroying Demonic Sword, were you like this now? Was he as cold and ruthless as he was now?”
Elena's words were like the morning bell that struck the White Crane's heart. Cold and merciless? Is this me? No, impossible! This is not me!
"Even now, aren't you constantly changing?”She knew that Bai He's heart had already begun to waver, so she had to let him understand his current situation even more clearly. "Don't you think that the current you and the one facing that black magician are two completely different people? At that time, you were exactly the same as the Dark Lord. Now, you are even closer to the original you!”
Elena took a deep breath and continued,""Your soul has already begun to corrode. One day, you will become that demon king, a slave to evil desires. You will kill wantonly in this world and become a demon that everyone hates and curses!
Think about it, why did the Dark Demon King insist that you come to this world to give you strength? Aren't you afraid that you'll betray him and not complete your so-called destiny? Because he knew very well that once you obtained the power of darkness, you would definitely not be able to escape from the cage of darkness like him!
Wake up! This world no longer needed war and killing. Whether it was humans or demons, what they needed was a peaceful life. Trust me, come with me to the Gods Race. Only my father, the Radiant Godking, can help you get rid of the shackles of darkness!”
Elena was like a merciful goddess. Her words immediately threw the White Crane into chaos. Was that really the case? Was he unknowingly sinking into the abyss of evil?
Elena held Bai He's hands tightly. She felt that Bai He's hands were cold.
"Trust me!" She said gently and sincerely.
The White Crane was silent for a long time. It lowered its head, thinking about something.
The night was so quiet that it was suffocating. Elena's passionate and sincere gaze seemed to be the only ray of light that made it impossible for anyone to refuse.
Elena could feel that the White Crane was wavering. She believed that the White Crane would definitely accept her proposal because she firmly believed that the belief of the gods that she insisted on was the only truth in this world.
"You're right." Bai He's calm tone broke the suffocating silence. He didn't raise his head, as if he hadn't awakened from his contemplation.
Elena smiled happily, not very surprised. All of this was within her expectations. She pulled White Crane's hand and stood up. "I'm glad you believe me. Let's go to the Divine Realm now!”
The white crane sat on the ground and didn't move. It gently broke free from Elena's hand.
"You're right. Dark energy can change a person's personality and devour their soul. I can't find any memories of the Dark Demon King before he obtained the powerful dark power. However, I won't go to the God Clan with you now because the day I go to the God Realm will definitely be the day I conquer the God Clan!”
"You think this continent doesn't need war?" Bai He continued with a hint of mockery. That's just the wishful thinking of your god clan. The demons lived in a barren and harsh environment. They had already reached the point of extinction. How could they survive without war? Relying on the charity of the Protoss or humans? Or should he beg from the kind elves? Didn't you see that the demons were willing to sacrifice tens of thousands of lives in exchange for my power? Didn't you see the expectation, pleading, and trust in their eyes during the sacrificial ceremony?
Even if there were no demons, did you think that humans would not want war? Nobles were constantly encroaching on the territory of other countries for land and power, while the poor and slaves rebelled for survival. Wasn't this war? Elena, I'm very grateful for you telling me about the dark energy, so that my soul wasn't unknowingly devoured by the dark energy. However, I have no other choice. No matter how dangerous this path is, I have to continue walking. This is my destiny, and it's also my belief!”
Elena was dumbstruck. She didn't expect him to be so stubborn. She looked at Bai He in surprise and said angrily,"Are you going to stoop so low and become a demon like the Dark Demon King? Aren't you afraid of losing your soul and will?”
"Fallen?" Bai He said calmly," Perhaps in your eyes, the Dark Demon King is just a demon, but in my eyes, he is a hero, a warrior. He also knew the consequences of obtaining dark power, but he insisted on his faith without hesitation.”
At this point, Bai He suddenly raised his head. His body emitted a domineering aura that had never been seen before, and his pitch-black eyes emitted an extremely confident light. "I will not lose to the dark power. It is only my tool, and I am the master!”
"One day, you will regret your decision.”Elena's eyes were filled with pity and pity, as if she was watching a drowning person being swallowed by a flood. She sighed softly and turned to walk towards the campsite. Her graceful figure gradually disappeared into the vast night...
In the darkness not far away, a black shadow sighed softly.
"Are you relieved now? Xiao Ye?" Xiao Hei's voice came from above the black shadow.
It turned out that Ye Yu was the one who was spying on them. She did not raise her head. She merely touched the hilt of her sword out of habit and turned to walk towards the campsite.
"You'd better explain to Master.”Blackie didn't care whether Ye Yu was willing or not. It landed on her shoulder." If you think that Master didn't notice us, you are gravely mistaken!”
"There's no need for that." Ye Yu said calmly. "I have never doubted Master's intentions. I am Master's personal guard, and it is my duty to protect Master at all times.”
"What an ignorant fellow.”Blackie curled its lips helplessly, flapped its wings, and disappeared into the vast night.
The next day, White Crane and the others followed Treny and the others to the Imperial Capital.
Along the way, everyone was chatting and laughing. Nasha spent most of her time chatting with Elena or with Treney.
Barker and Evan also took the initiative to chat with the white crane, and soon became familiar with it. Although it rarely spoke, Bai He no longer had the cold and unfeeling it had when they first met. It would occasionally smile in response, adding a bit of happiness to the atmosphere.
For Bai He, indifference and cruelty were not expressions that should be displayed in front of a kind companion, even if this kind of kind companion was only temporary.
Nasha, Buck, and Evan were more cheerful and talkative, perhaps because they were young.
Evan's father was a noble in the Imperial Capital. He was the heir to the title, so he often followed his father to various social events in the upper class. He told everyone about the nobles in the Imperial Capital and made everyone laugh.
"Some nobles are the shame of the empire. Once, when Rudman passed by the civilian area, someone threw a rat into his car, causing him to fall out of the car.”
The Radman that Evan mentioned was the son of the Emperor's younger brother, Prince Ocard. He used his status as a member of the royal family to bully others in the Imperial Capital. Although he was only sixteen years old, he was already notorious.
"Haha, that rat is really pitiful. It was actually thrown into that trash car. The father and son duo were more disgusting than rats in the hearts of the civilians in the Imperial Capital.”Barker frowned at the mention of Radman.
"Yeah, I really want to teach him a lesson when I see him acting so tyrannically in the academy.”Nasha also looked disgusted.
In the Imperial Capital Royal Academy, the group led by the three of them had always been at odds with Radman and his subordinates. Although Radman was a good-for-nothing, he had a few powerful men under him. Moreover, with his status as a royal, no one could do anything to him.
Trene was absent-minded on the way. After all, what happened yesterday was too bizarre. She vaguely felt that something was wrong, and a huge sense of crisis filled her heart. Since morning, she had been reflecting on everything that had happened yesterday, but she could not find the problem. This made her feel even more uneasy and depressed. Even Nasha and Gray could only talk to her half-heartedly.
After walking for about ten days, they finally arrived at a small town. As it was close to the border, the town did not have a large population. However, today was the day of the market, and the stalls on both sides of the street were full of all kinds of goods. Although it was not a valuable item, it was unique.
White Crane learned from Barker that the currency of this world was one thousand copper coins for one silver coin, and one thousand silver coins for one gold coin.
This was the first time Bai He had seen the goods of this world. It was filled with a novel feeling. It followed everyone around and was also happy.
Nasha was a child and rarely had the chance to go out alone in the capital, let alone enter the market of the commoners. Although he had passed by this place on his way here, he had only been thinking about how to complete the mission at that time. How could he be in the mood to buy things? She was in a good mood, and she pulled Elena around the stalls.
Elena was like a big sister, with a bright smile on her face as she accompanied the excited Nasha to choose jewelry.
It was just that Barker and Evan, who were trying to please Nasha, were suffering. Although buying things didn't cost much, it was really painful to carry things behind them. Their hands were already full of things, while Nasha and Elena's enthusiasm for shopping didn't decrease at all.
Looking at the two people who were drenched in sweat, Nasha did not even have the slightest sympathy. She only said disdainfully,"You're all Knights, you're really useless!”It was as if knights were born to carry things.
The two of them only hated that they didn't grow two more hands.
Gray had been living a luxurious life since he was a child, so how could he be interested in the inferior goods here? Although he really wanted to buy something for Treny, he really couldn't afford to give away inferior goods that could only be bought for a few silver coins.
Fortunately, he caught a glimpse of a decent jewelry shop not far away. He said goodbye to everyone and left alone. He wanted to give Treny a surprise.
It was obvious that Tracy wasn't very interested in shopping. She strolled to a stall and casually played with a crystal bracelet of a new style, but she seemed a little absent-minded.
"If you don't mind, let me buy it for you.”The White Crane walked over and played with the various accessories on the stall as it spoke to Trey.
Treney looked at Bai He in surprise. She had never thought that this cold and unreasonable man would actually have such grace.
However, because of her father, she had never had a good impression of men, especially those with prominent backgrounds or outstanding strength.
Her family was one of the major families in the Empire. Her father had inherited the title of Duke from his ancestors and was a prominent figure in the Empire. However, what she could never forget was that her mother was a commoner. After giving birth to her, she was heartlessly abandoned by her father. The reason was that the nobles of the Empire could not marry commoners. In order to inherit the title, her father heartlessly abandoned her mother, causing her mother to die in depression.
Because of this, there was a scar between Trene and her father that was difficult to heal. She couldn't forgive her father's ruthlessness, and at the same time, she began to hate all men. She resolutely left her family and became a disciple of one of the five saints of mankind, Mage Catherine. She learned extraordinary skills and secretly swore that she would never rely on men and surpass all men.
After hearing White Crane's words, Teresa was not moved at all. Before this, countless princes had wanted to give her gifts, including priceless weapons and jewelry, but they were all coldly rejected by her. In her eyes, Bai He was no different from those bored young masters.
"Thank you for your kindness, but I don't need any jewelry," she said coldly.”
"I'm sure you don't have any jewelry.”Bai He said indifferently. When he found out the identity of this group of people, a bold and tempting idea formed in his mind. This would be the end of mankind, and obtaining the favor of this group of people would be the first step to success.
"Young master Bai He, you should know that my family does not lack wealth.”When Trene mentioned the words " my family ", her tone was obviously full of disdain, as if it was not a home at all, but a cage full of painful memories.
"I know, but I also know that you won't use your father's money. Moreover, with your martial arts skills, it's impossible for you to spend your time on this.”As White Crane spoke, it picked up an exquisitely crafted bracelet and said to Tracy,"Hmm, this seems to suit you very well. Boss, how much is this?"
Treny was shocked by White Crane's keen observation and analysis ability. He was actually able to see through her background and character so thoroughly from just a few words. This was not something that ordinary people could do. Of course, she didn't know that she had already become someone else's slave. Under the effect of the master-slave contract, her memories had long been exposed in front of the white crane.
"Oh, customer, it's only 5 silver coins. 3 silver coins is enough. It's our honor to have you and this lady here!”The owner was a kind old man who seemed to have experienced the world and was very talkative.
Only now did White Crane realize that it didn't have the currency of this world, and was basically a pauper. If it wasn't for Barker and Evan taking care of everything along the way, it would have long become a bandit.
He hesitated for a moment, then suddenly remembered that he still had some things he had plundered from the Devil World and Black Dragon Mountain. He took out a sparkling crystal-like thing from his interspatial bag and handed it over.
"Boss, I don't have any money on me, so I'll exchange it with this!”
The shop owner hesitantly took the item and looked at it. He couldn't help but exclaim,"Dragon…Dragon Crystal Soul!"
Even Trene's face was filled with shock as she looked at Bai He in astonishment.
Dragons and magical beasts that could use magic had a common characteristic. After death, a magic crystal would be left in the brain. The quality of the crystal was determined by the strength of the magical beast when it was alive. Magical beasts were divided into nine levels, and only magical beasts of the fifth level and above would have crystals after they died.
The crystals produced after a dragon died were called Dragon Crystal Soul. Dragons were the most powerful creatures on the continent, so the Dragon Crystal Soul was naturally much stronger than the Magical Beast Crystal.
However, humans were unable to hunt dragons at all. They could only obtain the Dragon Crystal Soul from the dead dragons, and the number of dragons whose corpses would be exposed in the wilderness was pitifully small. Therefore, there were only three Dragon Crystal Souls in the hands of humans on the continent, and they were all treated as national treasures.
The Dragon God Valley was a great place for the dragon race. To the dragon race, it was a great honor to be able to offer the dragon crystal soul that symbolized their strength to the gods. Therefore, when the dragon died, the other dragons would place their dragon crystal soul in the Dragon God Valley and offer it to the Dark Divine Dragon.
Half of the treasures on the mountain were dragon crystal souls.
For a mage, magic crystals and dragon crystals were the most useful treasures. They contained powerful magic power and could greatly increase their magic power and defense. Although Swordsmen and Knights did not know how to use magic, they would not be afraid of low-level magic of the same attribute by embedding a magic crystal on their swords. They would have a huge advantage in a battle with Mages.
"Young Master, you, you must be joking, right? If you like this jewelry, I can give it to you. You, you should take it back!”The shopkeeper obviously didn't believe Bai He's words. A Dragon Crystal Soul was more than enough to buy a city, so why would anyone use it to exchange for jewelry that was only worth three silver coins? Moreover, the person who could possess the Dragon Crystal Soul was either a king or a prince. How could he afford to offend him?
The white crane clearly didn't realize that this was such a valuable item. Looking at the shocked expressions of the shop owner and Treney, it couldn't help but feel surprised. However, this was an unexpected gain.
He stuffed the Dragon Crystal Soul into the shopkeeper's hand as if nothing had happened." I won't take back what I said. Do you think I'm a robber?”He picked up the bracelet and handed it to the shocked Tracy. He said very gentlemanly,""I hope you like it."
Trene took it blankly. This was the cheapest and most expensive gift she had ever received. She asked in a daze,"You…who are you? Why do you have the Dragon Crystal Soul? Don't you know that it can at least buy a city?”
"But I think it would be more valuable to buy a smile from you.”The white crane smiled faintly, turned around, and walked out, leaving behind the owner who was holding the Dragon Crystal Soul and the confused Treney.
When Bai He walked out of the shop, he could clearly feel that the atmosphere of the market had changed. It seemed to be even livelier than before.
Ye Yu, who had been waiting outside, was surrounded by a group of people. There had never been such an outstanding beauty in the small town. For a moment, the passersby forgot their purpose for coming to the market and rushed to squeeze in.
Of course, there was no lack of street scoundrels among these people. Fortunately, Ye Yu's cold gaze was too frightening. Although some of them harbored evil thoughts, they immediately gave up their dirty thoughts when they met Ye Yu's murderous gaze.
As a street gangster, one of the most basic skills was to distinguish who was easy to bully and who was untouchable. In this sense, the hooligans in the town were quite skilled.
Seeing Bai He walk out, Ye Yu bowed slightly.
Bai He smiled calmly and walked into the crowd first, with Ye Yu following closely behind.
The surrounding crowd subconsciously made way for them. Some people squeezed into the jewelry shop and fought to find out who the two were.
Unfortunately, the shop owner had yet to wake up from the surprise of getting rich in an instant. He could only mutter to himself," Am I dreaming…Am I dreaming…"#
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