"Constantine!"
A full-throated roar came from a woman.
Xia Ran remembered the last time he heard such a tone, wasn't it from his mother? Otherwise? Xia Buran grew up in an orphanage, the kind with full magic resistance when cursing.
"When I was looking at the profane slate, because the Storm pathway was already mastered by the elves, I took a look at the Mystery Pryer Pathway as well."
"There wasn't enough time, so I only got Sequence 9 to Sequence 4."
"Do you want it?"
Xia Ai'er saw that this Reaper was only provoking him, not playing any schemes, although it was more likely that she knew playing schemes against him might backfire, but that was enough.
"You only remembered Sequence 9 to Sequence 4? Do you think I believe that?"
Sauron raised her eyebrows. She had memorized an entire Pathway, and this elf only remembered Sequence 9 to Sequence 4?
This indicated that his attention at the time was focused on other Pathways.
"Do you want it or not?"
Xia Ai'er tapped Sauron on the forehead, and the crisp echo indicated it was a good melon.
"You bastard!"
"I want it!"
Having taken the hit, Sauron, thinking that since she had already taken it, she might as well not let it go to waste, still intended to secure this incomplete Mystery Pryer Pathway for her younger brother.
"Come closer."
Xia Ai'er beckoned with his finger.
"Don't you go too far!"
"Mm~"
"Are you trying to kill me?!"
Sauron covered her red ear, and not to be outdone, she bit him back.
"Just a reflex, don't bite, I'll really tell you this time."
Xia Ai'er and Sauron were bickering. He told Sauron the formulas and rituals for the Mystery Pryer Pathway from Sequence 9 to Sequence 4 that he had seen, and also discussed the Hermit Pathway's Sequence 0 apotheosis ritual with Sauron.
"You… you have Sequence 9 to Sequence 4, and then you jump to Sequence 0? Are you really not messing with me?"
Sauron looked Xia Ai'er up and down. This guy really shouldn't know the missing parts of the Hermit Pathway, otherwise, there would be no need for him to talk about the Hermit's apotheosis ritual. By saying this, wasn't he just asking for trouble?
If this was true, wouldn't it be even more bizarre? If you had this time, wouldn't it be better to remember Sequence 3 to Sequence 2? You directly wasted time analyzing the Sequence 0 part? What good is knowing that? To add some fun?
"I'm willing."
Xia Ai'er's single sentence made Sauron feel a little chest tightness.
"Alright, I'm leaving now. See you next time, you should be Mr. Sauron then, right? Actually, if you don't like it, you can cut it off…"
Xia Ai'er's words were cut short when his handle was suddenly grabbed. He stiffly turned his head and saw the red-haired girl smiling sweetly as she asked:
"Really?"
"Fake. Your body, hair, and skin are received from your parents; you should not lightly harm them."
Xia Ai'er originally wanted to continue being playful, but then flames started appearing on Sauron's hand. He immediately stepped back to a safe distance, then put on his cloak, turned around with a dark expression, and left.
"Don't you elves like grilled skewers? Could it be that my method is wrong?"
Sauron followed behind Xia Ai'er, asking with a smile.
"Your words are truly venomous."
Xia Ai'er didn't turn back; his mouth twitched as he spoke.
"Is it sweet?"
Sauron didn't care; she lightly asked, fiddling with her nails.
Damn it!
Xia Ai'er remained silent, only quickening his pace.
"The thought of having to waste another 12 months before I can advance to demigod makes me sad. Such a long time would be enough for me to complete the digestion of Iron-Blooded Knight in advance."
Sauron's somewhat resentful voice rang out.
Xia Ai'er stopped. He turned and looked at Sauron, saying:
"If you find it troublesome,"
"I can help you find a Demoness Pathway demigod characteristic for free?"
"Forget it, such an awkward Pathway isn't suitable for me. Just wait and see, I will become the most outstanding Hunter."
Sauron had no intention of abandoning the Hunter Pathway that her father had fought for with his life. Her father was a good Hunter, and she would be too, and her son would be as well.
Once a decision is made, there is no more hesitation.
Her future achievements would certainly not be a coincidence.
"Gender proves nothing."
"Little elf."
Sauron walked in front of Xia Ai'er. In her eyes burned the flames of wildness and indomitability.
"If you are bidding farewell to your past, then I can pretend not to have heard your provocation."
"One last piece of advice: be careful of all ambitious people. It's always right to remain vigilant, just like now."
Xia Ai'er could see that Sauron had a clear understanding and long-term plan for her future. He gave her a piece of advice, then walked towards where he needed to go.
"I don't need you to lecture me."
"By the way, you're the one who should be more careful, right? Why aren't you wearing your hood? If the Storm Church sees you, wouldn't they all rush over to get you?"
Sauron saw the elf obediently put on his hood. She turned around in a good mood, humming a little tune, and walked in another direction.
Suddenly, her steps halted as she remembered a question. She did want to give birth to her child as a woman in the end, but the elf's appearance seemed to be quite different from theirs?
"Forget it, he's quite good-looking."
This question didn't bother Sauron for long. Her furrowed brows relaxed, and her steps continued to become lighter.
...
On the other side, Xia Ai'er returned to the sea with Arrodes. The purpose of this trip had already been achieved; the Calamity characteristic was in Arrodes's mirror space.
Without this prerequisite as a guarantee, Xia Ai'er might not have dared to join the excitement around the profane slate. It wasn't that he didn't dare, but there was no need to take unnecessary risks. In fact, many people saw the profane slate, not just Sauron and her group; it's just that they died.
Adventure always means risk.
"Do you like that female Hunter?"
Arrodes asked.
It thought that since it had been locked up in a small dark room because of that woman, Xia Ai'er must like her.
"I don't dislike her, I guess."
Xia Ai'er tilted his head and thought for a moment before speaking.
"If you like her,"
"Should we snatch her back?"
Arrodes suggested again. It didn't think there was any problem with this. In this era, the strong possessed more, and the weak were at the mercy of others. That was the logic.
"No need, that would be boring."
Xia Ai'er shook his head, refusing.
He might even have to rely on Sauron in the future.
Although the possibility was small.
"Then… what about that woman's child?"
"After she gives birth, should we bring it back to raise?"
Arrodes saw that Xia Ai'er wasn't very interested, so it suggested again.
"Pfft~"
"If Sauron heard that, she'd be furious with you."
Xia Ai'er couldn't help but laugh.
"You don't care?"
Arrodes asked with some surprise.
"What do I care about?"
"Sauron will take good care of it, and you can also pay more attention, but after several generations, let it be."
Xia Ai'er said this, but when he thought of Huang Tao's great achievements, he still had a subtle feeling.
However, who cares, whether he can survive the Fourth Epoch is still up in the air.