Chapter 62: Capturing the Dragon Vein

Just consider it doing Qin Tian a favor.

He wouldn't be able to get the dragon vein anyway.

Xiao Zhan's joining temporarily eased Zong Wu's predicament.

However, this was only temporary because both of them were injured, and defeat was certain if this dragged on.

On the other side, Qin Tian's sealing process was nearing its end.

Absorb!

The dragon vein was instantly pulled into his body.

Ding!

[Congratulations on completing the Mortal Transformation mission!]

[Reward: Emperor-grade top-tier, Nine Heavens Mysterious Fire Cauldron!]

[Reward: Emperor-grade top-tier, Heavenly God Hammer!]

[Reward: Supreme-grade secret technique, Demonic Sound Corpse-Control Technique!]

[Sign-in rewards increased by thirty percent!]

He had finally completed this mission, and the rewards were exceptionally generous.

The Nine Heavens Mysterious Fire Cauldron and the Heavenly God Hammer were both used for alchemy and weapon forging.

At the Emperor-grade upper-tier and top-tier levels, forging was impossible without a proper alchemy cauldron and forging hammer.

In other words, the current alchemists and weapon refiners in the Central State could only produce middle-tier items.

Finally, he looked at the Demonic Sound Corpse-Control Technique, which was a Supreme-tier secret technique.

Demonic Sound Corpse-Control Technique: Controls corpses through demonic sound, applicable to corpses at the Supreme-tier and below. Each level increased allows for the control of one more corpse.

This secret technique looked extraordinary at a glance!

In other words, if he had a Supreme-tier corpse, he could now have a Supreme-tier underling.

However, at the current stage, this Kunyuan Immortal right before his eyes could be controlled and used first.

Right now, the Kunyuan Immortal had completely suppressed Zong Wu and Xiao Zhan.

Qin Tian took out the Life and Death Sword, bent his knees slightly, and leaped forward.

In a flash, he arrived right above the Kunyuan Immortal's head.

Star-Shattering!

With the tip of the sword facing downward, he stabbed down fiercely.
The formidable killing intent made the Kunyuan Immortal's hair stand on end.

He realized that he had vastly underestimated the young man before him.

At this moment, he could only raise his long spear to block the move.

Boom!

The bizarre power of Star-Shattering pierced straight through the long spear and exploded at multiple points on his body.

A wave of lingering fear washed over him.

Had it not been for his high cultivation realm, he would have been blown to pieces on the spot by that strike.

Zong Wu and Xiao Zhan also finally recognized Qin Tian's strength—injuring a third-layer Emperor Realm expert with a single blow was truly terrifying!

Following that, Qin Tian abandoned any notions of martial honor. The three of them launched a joint assault with Qin Tian taking the lead.

They beat the Kunyuan Immortal, adding injury to his existing wounds, leaving him with nowhere to run.

Standing in the center of the three-person encirclement, the Kunyuan Immortal wore a ferocious expression.

Staring死死 (intently) at Qin Tian, he said, "Since you won't leave me a way out, let's die together!"

With that, the Kunyuan Immortal produced a talisman.

Flashes of tiny electric arcs danced across the talisman, which contained terrifying energy within.

Sensing this energy, Qin Tian actually felt a slight tingling sensation on his scalp.

"Young Master Qin, be careful! This is the ancestral Nine Nether Divine Thunder Talisman of the Kunyuan Empire."

"Its power is comparable to the strike of a half-step Supreme."

Hearing this, Qin Tian was startled, but he had no way out.

Yin-Yang Clash!

With a furious roar from Qin Tian, the Life and Death Sword surged forward, carrying the aura of Yin and Yang.

The exact moment the talisman was activated, the Life and Death Sword also pierced straight into the Kunyuan Immortal's chest.

Boom!

A flash of thunder streaked across the sky, gathering dark clouds as if brewing an even more powerful thunderstorm.

At this moment, Qin Tian withdrew the Life and Death Sword, but he could sense that he had been locked onto.

The others nearby also sensed this terrifying power and wore expressions of deep worry.

Especially An Miaoqing, whose hands gripped the Ice Glaze Sword tightly, filled with the urge to rush forward.

BOOM!!!

A pillar of thunder as thick as a water bucket suddenly struck down!

Star-Shattering!

With a furious shout, Qin Tian wielded the Life and Death Sword and charged upward to meet it.

Rumble!

The ground was blasted into a massive crater.

Countless clouds of dust rose into the air, obscuring the view, and Qin Tian's fate hung in the balance.

"Master!"

An Miaoqing cried out anxiously and dashed straight into the massive crater.

By now, the sky was gradually clearing up!

Inside the crater, An Miaoqing tightly embraced Qin Tian, whose lips were stained with fresh blood.

She began frantically stuffing medicinal pills into his mouth.

Zong Wu and Xiao Zhan stood on the edge of the crater watching, careful not to disturb master and disciple.

After swallowing five or six pills in succession, Qin Tian still showed no signs of waking up.

An Miaoqing panicked.

That attack just now was something she couldn't have withstood even at the peak of her past life.

Consequently, her mind began to race with wild thoughts, and tears streamed down uncontrollably.

Feeling groggy, Qin Tian sensed some moisture on his face and lips, so he instinctively gave a lick.

"So salty!" Qin Tian murmured softly.

Hearing these words, the anxiety-ridden An Miaoqing snapped back to reality.

Then she saw Qin Tian slowly open his eyes.

Upon waking up and seeing An Miaoqing with tear drops lingering on her face, Qin Tian immediately understood why things tasted so salty.

He raised his hand to wipe away An Miaoqing's tears and said, "Master is fine now!"

An Miaoqing nodded slightly, then blushed heavily as she noticed the moisture on Qin Tian's lips.

Qin Tian was essentially unharmed now.

His formidable physical body, combined with the Supreme-grade Life and Death Sword, had helped him fend off the vast majority of the damage.

He slowly stood up and stored the Kunyuan Immortal's corpse into his ring.

Then he glanced around; anyone who hadn't left yet was scared off instantly by Qin Tian's gaze.

Switching to the Realm of Life, he unleashed a fierce sword wave that slashed toward Zong Wu and Xiao Zhan.

This sudden change scared the wits out of both men, causing them to completely forget to resist.

When they snapped back to their senses, however, they discovered that their injuries were recovering at an astonishing speed.

The two of them were utterly shocked by this miraculous method!

An Miaoqing covered her mouth and chuckled quietly, knowing her master must have done it on purpose.

Seeing An Miaoqing smile, Qin Tian said, "Consider this the interest for now. Before long, I will take you for a visit to the Kunyuan Empire."

"Mn!" An Miaoqing replied, leaving everything unsaid.

Shortly after, putting on a weak facade, Qin Tian leaned on An Miaoqing for support as they returned to the Realm Painting Studio.

Zong Wu and Xiao Zhan stayed behind to clean up the battlefield; since so many people had died earlier, there were plenty of spoils to be collected.

Upon returning to the Realm Painting Studio, Qin Tian used the previously harvested blood essence of the five-clawed golden dragon to set up a medicinal bath.

Then he pulled An Miaoqing and Bai Xiaoru in to soak in the medicinal bath together with him.

Initially, the two women refused, but Qin Tian put on a pitiful act, claiming his injuries hadn't fully healed and that taking the medicinal bath alone was dangerous.

In the end, both women agreed. Watching the two peerless beauties dressed in the undergarments he had bought, standing on his left and right respectively, the scene was indescribably captivating.

As the medicinal properties of the bath and the blood of the five-clawed golden dragon took effect, An Miaoqing's breathing turned fragrant, and her face flushed a deep crimson.

The two of them gradually moved closer together, and before long, their warm bodies were tightly embraced.

Off to the side, Bai Xiaoru was blushing as she peeked at them.

Sighing, Qin Tian remarked, "She's taking advantage of her master again."

"Then you can push her away!" Bai Xiaoru retorted.

Ignoring her comment, Qin Tian replied, "Master and disciple are simply deepening our bond and helping each other out."

"Look at how Miaoqing's physical body is continuously strengthening. If you also have this need, your master will gladly help you too."

"Hmph!"

Bai Xiaoru quickly put some distance between herself and Qin Tian, snapping, "In your dreams!"

Once the medicinal bath was absorbed, An Miaoqing immediately distanced herself from Qin Tian, her face flushed as she coyly said, "Master, I am never soaking in a medicinal bath with you again."

With a smile, Qin Tian replied, "Who can say for sure what the future holds?"

Afterwards, Qin Tian placed the Azure Dragon Vein in the inner courtyard and began studying the Demonic Sound Corpse-Control Technique.

After over three months of study, he finally mastered the first level, allowing him to control a single corpse.

Thus, he took out the Kunyuan Immortal's corpse and initiated the Demonic Sound Corpse-Control Technique.

Before long, he felt an inexplicable connection form between himself and the Kunyuan Immortal.

He could now issue commands to him using demonic sounds.

Qin Tian then prepared a set of black robes for him, keeping his weapon as his original Emperor-grade spear.

Now, he finally possessed the combat power of a third-layer Emperor Realm.

Following that, he went to look for Bai Xiaoru, feeling that he hadn't had a heart-to-heart talk with her in a while and missing her a little.

Just as he reached the door, he heard Bai Xiaoxiao say, "Does brother-in-law not love you anymore? He hasn't come to see you in so long."

Pushing the door open, Qin Tian stepped inside and said, "Aren't I here to see you now?"

Bai Xiaoxiao looked slightly awkward, not expecting him to show up right after she spoke.

"Brother-in-law, I'm going out to play. Make yourselves at home." With that, she bolted out the door.

Meanwhile, Bai Xiaoru sat quietly by the table, looking as stunning as ever.

Walking over, Qin Tian scooped Bai Xiaoru up in his arms and strode toward the bed.

"What… what are you doing?" Flustered by his sudden movement, she panicked.

Could he be planning to do *that* to her?! Thinking of this, Bai Xiaoru's face instantly turned red.

No!

I must refuse him!

I'd rather die than submit!

While Bai Xiaoru's mind was racing with wild thoughts, Qin Tian dumped her onto the bed and sat down beside her.

"It's a bit more spacious to sit here!"

?? That's it?

Bai Xiaoru had assumed Qin Tian was going to do something to her.

"Did you miss me?" Qin Tian asked.

"No!" Bai Xiaoru refused to admit it.

"Show me your tail so I can use it as a pillow."

Pouting slightly in displeasure, Bai Xiaoru realized Qin Tian was eyeing her tail again.

"I refuse!"

"I am your master, you cannot refuse."

"I'm refusing anyway!" Bai Xiaoru said coquettishly.

Seeing Bai Xiaoru pucker her little lips in such an adorable manner, Qin Tian decided that since she wouldn't lend him her tail, he would simply rest his head right on her lap.

Bai Xiaoru's face flared red in an instant. "Get up!"

She shoved hard at Qin Tian's head, but it felt as though it were glued to her lap, refusing to budge an inch.

After trying for a moment, she gave up. "How do you have time to visit me today?" Bai Xiaoru asked.

"Didn't I say I missed you?"

"I think you just missed my tail!" Bai Xiaoru retorted crossly.

"Isn't that the same thing? Your tail is attached to you, after all!"

Knowing she couldn't win an argument against Qin Tian, she fell silent.

The two of them lapsed into quietness.

Resting on her lap, Qin Tian found it soft, fragrant, and immensely comfortable.

He felt like just lying there like this for three days and three nights.

After a moment, Qin Tian asked, "Do you hate your parents?"

After a brief silence, Bai Xiaoru replied, "I don't hate them. They had no choice either, and besides, my father was the one who secretly helped me escape in the end."

"Then do you want to go home?" Qin Tian continued.

At the mention of home, a flicker of longing crossed Bai Xiaoru's eyes, though it vanished instantly, and she left his question unanswered.

"Tell me when you want to go back, and I'll take you."

With that, Qin Tian closed his eyes and began to take a nap.

Whether because he was genuinely tired or simply too comfortable, Qin Tian drifted into a deep sleep.

In the middle of it, Bai Xiaoxiao came in to sneak a peek twice, but Qin Tian didn't wake up either time.

Being caught by her younger sister in such an intimate posture with Qin Tian left her terribly embarrassed.

As dusk gradually descended, Qin Tian had been sleeping for half the day, prompting Bai Xiaoru to try and wake him up.

Gazing at Qin Tian's handsome young face, she couldn't resist pinching his cheek a couple of times.

Then, acting mischievously, she leaned down and blew gently against Qin Tian's eyelashes.

Instinctively, Qin Tian pushed out with his hand and seemed to brush against something soft.

He gave it another tentative nudge—it felt exceptionally comfortable. Sensing a warm, fragrant breath quickening near him, Qin Tian opened his eyes to find Bai Xiaoru in a flustered heap, hurriedly trying to distance herself from him.

Her hands crossed defensively over her chest, the opulent star-and-moon glazed dress outlined a remarkably full figure, though the fabric across her rising bosom was slightly creased and disheveled...

With her long hair draped over her shoulders, her cheeks flushed white-and-pink, Bai Xiaoru's gaze fixed upon Qin Tian carried a distinct trace of annoyance and reproach, accompanied by a very low, soft huff.

Shortly after, Bai Xiaoru hurriedly shrank backward, knocking Qin Tian's head off her lap.