After about five breaths, Han Yue slowly opened one eye and secretly looked at Xiao Jietian.
Seeing Xiao Jietian holding a giant ball of sand in his hand, he casually threw it behind him.
"What are you imagining over there? Hurry up and follow."
Xiao Jietian glanced at Han Yue teasingly and walked down towards the cave entrance.
Han Yue's face flushed with shame and anger. She bit her lower lip, realizing that Xiao Jietian had tricked her. He must have known where the item was all along.
He deliberately played with her, and looking at Xiao Jietian's back, she stared at him resentfully, feeling both angry and helpless. She couldn't do anything about him.
Ever since she met this guy here, she was always messed with by him, unable to maintain her usual demeanor.
She took a deep breath, gently patted her face, and tried to calm herself down.
She secretly swore that she would definitely find an opportunity to "severely retaliate" later. As she thought about it, her mood brightened, and she quickly followed Xiao Jietian's footsteps.
Han Yue took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. She secretly swore that she would definitely find an opportunity to "retaliate" later.
Xiao Jietian looked back at Han Yue and couldn't help but find it a little amusing to see the constantly changing expressions on her face.
"What, are you thinking about how to get revenge on me?"
Xiao Jietian's voice carried a hint of teasing.
When Han Yue heard his words, her face flushed slightly, and she thought to herself, 'Can this guy read minds?' Outwardly, she pretended to be unconcerned and said, "I... I was just wondering what it's like down there."
Xiao Jietian had already confirmed her thoughts and pointed to the dark passage, "You're so curious, why don't you go down first?"
"I'll go, hmph."
Han Yue, holding the Moonstone, quickly walked past Xiao Jietian and entered the cave entrance.
"There might still be a Bloodfiend Sky Ape inside, you know~" Xiao Jietian deliberately drew out his words from the side.
Han Yue's steps paused, but quickly firmed up again. She turned back and glared at Xiao Jietian.
"Bloodfiend Sky Apes are not pack animals, how could there be another one?"
Xiao Jietian looked at Han Yue, who always presented herself as cold and aloof, keeping people at a distance. Her actions of getting angry and glaring seemed inexplicably... cute?
"What if they're a couple, a male and a female?" Xiao Jietian's devilish words rang out again.
"Don't think you can scare me by saying that. I'm not afraid."
Xiao Jietian couldn't help but smile when he heard her words. Her voice sounded no different from usual, but the slight tremor in her hand, gripping the Moonstone, betrayed her inner nervousness.
Xiao Jietian gently shook his head, took the Moonstone from her hand, and walked into the cave entrance.
Han Yue's eyes also flashed with a hint of surprise as she watched Xiao Jietian's actions, and she quickly followed. Although Xiao Jietian knew there was no danger inside, he didn't know if it would change because of him.
A bright Silver flame appeared in his other palm, splitting into a dozen clusters that flew forward continuously, acting as scouts.
Han Yue silently followed behind Xiao Jietian, watching his figure and his actions, and she deeply approved.
Although his words could sometimes be infuriating, he was quite reliable in certain matters.
"Is that flame an abnormal fire? Are you also an Alchemist?"
Han Yue felt a terrifying temperature from the flame.
"Yes, why?"
When Han Yue heard Xiao Jietian's words, her eyes instantly widened, and her heart pounded wildly. Abnormal fire, Alchemist, an 18-year-old Dou Wang.
These terms were easy enough to understand separately, but what the hell did they mean together? Is this still the world I know? This world must be crazy.
Realizing that she was gradually being swallowed by darkness, Han Yue didn't have time to think much and quickly followed Xiao Jietian's footsteps.
The entire passage was winding. After walking for about ten minutes, a white light spot appeared in the distance ahead.
"We're almost there, stick close to me."
Xiao Jietian called out to Han Yue behind him. Han Yue came to Xiao Jietian's side, and the distance between them was only about two fist-lengths. He could faintly smell a fragrance on Han Yue, a scent similar to osmanthus.
A minute later, Xiao Jietian led Han Yue out of the dark cave entrance and into an underground world.
"What a magnificent underground world," Han Yue exclaimed as she surveyed everything around her, her mouth slightly agape.
Xiao Jietian also nodded in agreement. The entire space was filled with countless huge stalactites, dozens of meters long, growing everywhere.
The stalactites emitted a white light, illuminating the entire space.
"It seems the Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid is here, but this place is so big, how do we find it?"
Han Yue said excitedly, but looking at the vast underground world, she instantly lost her spirit.
Xiao Jietian didn't speak. He closed his eyes and sensed the place with the most concentrated earth power. After about three breaths, he slowly opened his eyes.
He walked to the left, "Follow me!"
Han Yue quickly followed Xiao Jietian's footsteps, her eyes fixed on him, very curious. This man seemed to be very familiar with this place.
After they walked for ten minutes in this underground world.
Xiao Jietian stopped in his tracks, standing still. Han Yue, who was behind him, was lost in thought and didn't notice what was ahead, directly bumping into Xiao Jietian's back. Xiao Jietian felt a soft yet elastic impact.
Han Yue then bounced straight back. Xiao Jietian quickly turned around and reached out to grab her hand.
Xiao Jietian pulled her back with force, and Han Yue used the momentum to steady herself.
"What's wrong with you?"
"I... I was just looking around, I... I didn't pay attention."
Han Yue's eyes darted around, looking everywhere, and she made up a clumsy excuse.
"We're almost at our destination."
Xiao Jietian took her hand and walked forward. This was Xiao Jietian's usual habit, so he didn't notice anything amiss.
Han Yue, being led by Xiao Jietian, opened her mouth as if to say something, but seeing Xiao Jietian's back, she ultimately didn't utter any sound and silently followed him.
"We're here, this is it."
Xiao Jietian's words reached her ears, interrupting her wild thoughts.
Appearing before them was a hundred-meter-long, massive stalactite hanging upside down, its light far brighter than the other stalactites.
"Can... can you let go of my hand?"
Han Yue's weak voice came, and only then did Xiao Jietian realize he was holding her hand. He quickly let go, "I'm sorry, I forgot for a moment."
"It's... it's okay, you didn't do it on purpose. I suppose it was because you were in a hurry."
Han Yue said in a faint voice, even helping Xiao Jietian convince himself.
The two of them looked at the huge stalactite. Below it was a large bluestone, and on the bluestone was a groove, filled with a considerable amount of milky-white liquid.
"Is this the Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid?"
Han Yue stepped forward, her eyes excitedly fixed on the milky-white liquid, and she spoke out.
She took a deep breath, and a sensation of tingling bones spread throughout her body, making her feel much lighter.
"Yes."
"So much? The information said only one drop forms per year. This looks like a small bowlful. How many years would that take to form?"
Han Yue's heart pounded as she stared intently at the Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid before her. This item could improve her aptitude and cultivation. She then smacked her lips and stepped back.
"As I said before, this is all yours. Take it. I'll also keep it a secret for you."
Han Yue looked at the milky-white liquid with reluctance. She had said she didn't want this item, and it wasn't something she had obtained herself.