Chapter 1266: Chapter 1270: The Bones of the Dark Creek

The Little Nine-tailed Dragon suddenly increased its speed to its utmost limit, which the Gold Scale Immortal Spirit had not expected it to hide. Being fiercely chased by the Little Nine-tailed Dragon, and feeling the imminent danger, the Gold Scale Immortal Spirit no longer cared what was ahead, and just dove headlong, eager to quickly widen the gap from the Nine-tailed Dragon!

“Swish!!”

“Swish!!”

They cut through the water of the mountain stream like two divine arrows, sending spray everywhere.

“Plop!!!!!!”

The Gold Scale Immortal Spirit slammed hard into the Spider Silk Fishing Net. Its speed and strength were so exaggerated that it actually broke through the tightly woven Divine Spider Web!

However, this sudden interference made it lose balance and spin wildly in the air before crashing onto the shore.

The Little Nine-tailed Dragon executed a splendid claw drift in the mountain stream, its nine tails casting nine dazzling arcs in the process, perfectly avoiding the Divine Spider Web. It then swiftly pounced toward the landing point of the Gold Scale Immortal Spirit and pinned the dazed fish under its pudgy claws!

“Done!” Zhu Minglang came over, grinning as he looked at the arrogant Gold Scale Immortal Spirit.

The Gold Scale Immortal Spirit was already unconscious, and by the time it woke up… it would probably find itself soaking in a hot pot with various spices.

…

“Heave-ho~~”

Just as the fire was set up, the Gold Scale Immortal Spirit came to.

Such a robust fish, to not die from this, but that surely meant its flesh would be much better.

The Gold Scale Immortal Spirit wagged its tail, begging for mercy.

“Tonight, you’re it,” said Zhu Minglang.

“Heave, heave~” Only then did the Gold Scale Immortal Spirit open its mouth, and from its belly spit out a golden Primordial Spirit Immortal Pearl.

“This thing is nice, but my Chongwang Dragon is still waiting for its fish bone soup,” said Zhu Minglang.

“Pitter-patter, pitter-patter~~~” The Gold Scale Immortal Spirit kept slapping its tail, indicating it could compensate with other things, as long as it could be released.

“Releasing you isn’t out of the question, but you’ve got to give me a Spirit Root of equal value, got it?” Zhu Minglang said.

“Heave~~” The Gold Scale Immortal Spirit seemed to understand, insistently thrashing its tail.

They had been eating fish for several days now, and this Gold Scale Immortal Spirit wasn’t a must-eat, plus the golden Primordial Spirit Immortal Pearl it spat out was equivalent to it offering up all its cultivation base.

As for the fish bone soup, since the Gold Scale Immortal Spirit indicated it could compensate, Zhu Minglang could give it one chance.

After all, he had already caught the fish; it couldn’t exactly fly away, could it?

The Gold Scale Immortal Spirit was very sensible and began to lead the way for Zhu Minglang, indicating there were other treasures in the mountain stream.

Indeed, Zhu Minglang was also curious–why was this mountain stream sealed by immortal techniques? Was it a way to store spirit energy?

Following the Gold Scale Immortal Spirit, Zhu Minglang arrived at a place where the mountain stream met the rocky cliffs, which featured a small drop–not so much a waterfall as it was a dripping creek.

But within this small dripping creek, there was another hidden stream of water.

Zhu Minglang had to stoop to enter, but the Nine-tailed Dragon and the Gold Scale Immortal Spirit moved through it with ease.

Inside the stream, a hidden world existed, albeit too narrow, and somewhat suffocating.

In the dark stream, there lies a small sandy shore where rests a skeleton. This skeleton is not ashen but shimmers with a faint, night-bright jade-like glow!

A skeleton like jade??

This signifies a flesh body that has been cultivated to a certain realm, and it is undoubtedly divine!

Initially, Zhu Minglang thought that this person with the remains of a jade bone had chosen this spot to pass away. Immortals too have lifespan limits. As they reach the end of their lives, many opt for a place with a “unique” scenery to leave their mortal coil, presenting an opportunity for those who later discover their remains.

However, Zhu Minglang could clearly see that the skeleton’s chest cavity was empty…

As if the ribs were shattered and the heart gouged out afterwards.

This person was murdered.

Having cultivated one’s own body to the State of Jade Luminescence, one must be very close to reaching the Moon Radiance God Realm. Anyway, when Zhu Minglang killed Hua Chou, he saw nothing of the sort in his bones.

“Life is unpredictable. Who would have thought that while fishing here, I’d stumble upon the remains of a fellow cultivator hidden in this place? Our meeting must be fate. Let my Chongwang Dragon absorb your jade bone remains. If you have any unaddressed grievances, I’ll settle them for you. How about that?” Zhu Minglang said to the deceased Immortal.

“Patter, patter~~~~~~” The Gold Scale Immortal Spirit swam to the water’s edge and queried Zhu Minglang, asking if it could now leave?

“Go on, go on. This fellow cultivator’s remains are far more valuable than you.” Zhu Minglang waved his hand, setting the Gold Scale Immortal Spirit free.

The fellow cultivator had died and naturally would not respond.

What Zhu Minglang said was out of politeness.

The Chongwang Dragon spread its Nether Wings and began to absorb the Immortal’s jade bones.

If it were before, these remains wouldn’t be of much use. Although the ashes of an Immortal could indeed fetch a high price on the black market, such money was too insignificant for Zhu Minglang compared to the more valuable and satisfying Soul Beads.

Fortunately, there was the Chongwang Dragon.

The well-preserved remains with their essence locked within this dark stream were the perfect nourishment for the Chongwang Dragon!

With this, the Chongwang Dragon’s Cultivation Base should surge tremendously!

The luminescent remains were fully absorbed by the Chongwang Dragon, shining like crystalline pollen, sucked away by the tiny bee mouths on the Nether Wings. Soon, an identical jade-like radiance emanated from the body of the Chongwang Dragon!

“Shh! Shh!!”

Just as Zhu Minglang thought the Chongwang Dragon would ascend from this, the dragon suddenly cried out in pain.

Zhu Minglang used his Divine Sense to probe and discovered that the Chongwang Dragon was enveloped in a strange phantom. That thing was like a Demon Soul, attempting to devour the Chongwang Dragon’s weak body and soul!

Soul snatching???

“Fellow cultivator, you heard what I just said. If you have any unresolved issues, I will settle them for you. However, if you harbor delusions of seizing my dragon’s body, then I have no choice but to dissipate your soul, robbing you of even the chance to be reborn as a human!” Zhu Minglang’s eyes shone with a cold light.

Hidden within this youthful shell, his Divine form erupted instantly. The shadow, though once an Immortal close to the Moon Radiance God, was but a flickering firefly before Zhu Minglang, who’s experienced countless cycles through the Dragon Gate!

“The Little Fairy dares not~~ The Little Fairy dares not~~~~” The phantom slowly articulated human speech and began to take the shape of a man.

“Hurry up and reincarnate. The collection of your remains is your good fortune.” Zhu Minglang said indifferently.

“The Little Fairy has obsessions. I implore the Superior Immortal to assist me. It is evident that the Superior Immortal is traversing the Lower Realm, likely in need of some Spirit God fortune to overcome these minor calamities…” the shadow spoke.

“Speak, but I make you no promises.” Zhu Minglang said.

“Many thanks to the Superior Immortal, many thanks. Well, I… Oh, the Little Fairy was originally the guardian deity of Nie Mountain Spirit Town, brought low to this plight due to the Heart Demon’s affliction and betrayal by a villain.”