"You sensed him again?" Long Chen's expression changed dramatically.
Last time, Long Chen had clearly severed the Underworld Emperor's daughter's restraint on Yu Qingxuan, and now Yu Qingxuan was bringing it up again.
"It seems like I'm being watched by it; it's like it's everywhere, and every move I make can't escape its eyes.
It was like a demon lurking in the darkness, watching me all along. These past few days, that sense of unease had grown stronger and stronger. Yu Qingxuan said with some fear.
Ever since she learned she was the daughter of the Nether Emperor and knew she would one day be devoured by him, she had already accepted her fate.
But ever since meeting Long Chen, she began to feel unwilling. She didn't want to die; she wanted to be with him forever, because she feared losing him.
"Sister, don't be afraid. We'll fight against the Nether Emperor together with you." Seeing Yu Qingxuan's fearful expression, Bai Shishi took her hand and comforted her.
Long Chen's expression grew serious as he sent a voice transmission to the Qiankun Cauldron: "Senior, how can I sever the spiritual connection between the Nether Emperor and Qingxuan?" "
The daughter of the Nether Emperor and the seed of the Nether Emperor are both seeds of resurrection scattered by the Nether Emperor. Unless you can kill them, this spiritual connection will always exist." Qiankun Cauldron said.
Long Chen's heart sank. The meaning of the Qiankun Cauldron was clear: this spiritual connection could not be severed, and the Nether Emperor would find her at any moment.
Hearing this, Long Chen was both shocked and furious. Qing Xuan's fear made his heart ache immensely, and he was completely helpless.
"Your golden lotus seed is truly miraculous. Its blessing can temporarily shield the Underworld Emperor's spiritual cover.
However, the blocking effect is time-limited. Once she senses the will of the Nether Emperor, she can bless her again. "The Qiankun Cauldron said.
When he heard the Qiankun Cauldron mention the golden lotus seed and even describe it as "very miraculous," Long Chen was both surprised and delighted.
The Qiankun Cauldron is one of the top ten chaotic artifacts, yet it describes the golden lotus seed as "extremely miraculous." That means its origin must be astonishing.
Long Chen never expected that in the Heavenly Fire World, the lotus seed given to him by that mysterious Aunt Gong would turn out to be a supreme treasure.
"Can I give the golden lotus seeds to Qingxuan?" Long Chen asked urgently.
"This golden lotus seed isn't something just anyone can own. It must ... Forget it, some things can't be said. You just need to know that in this world, only you deserve to have them. "The Qiankun Cauldron said.
Hearing Qiankun Cauldron say this, Long Chen's heart tightened again. It seemed that the mysterious Aunt Gong had given him the golden lotus seed with extraordinary significance.
Long Chen quickly had Yu Qingxuan sit upright on the ground while channeling his spiritual power to communicate with the golden lotus seed. The golden lotus seed slowly appeared above Yu Qingxuan's head at Long Chen's summons.
When the golden divine radiance enveloped Yu Qingxuan, her delicate body trembled, and the nervousness and fear on her face instantly eased, making her much calmer.
As golden divine radiance continued to fall, a golden pattern formed on Yu Qingxuan's smooth forehead—it was the very shape of the golden lotus seed.
When the pattern formed, a relaxed smile appeared on Yu Qingxuan's pretty face. At that moment, she could no longer sense the Underworld Emperor's spiritual will; she was like a bird freed from its cage, suddenly free and at ease.
"Whoosh!"
The golden lotus seed automatically returned to the chaotic space to bless Yu Qingxuan. It seemed to consume little from it, which made Long Chen feel very reassured.
"Long Chen, I'm free now. I can't sense the will of the Nether Emperor anymore." Yu Qingxuan jumped up excitedly, her eyes full of happiness and delight.
"The blessing of the golden lotus seed can temporarily block the Nether Emperor's perception of you. For at least several months, it won't affect you at all.
Next time you sense it, just let me know, and I'll use the golden lotus seed to bless you. At the same time, you can be sure of the exact duration of the blessing blocking. Long Chen said.
Several months was the Qiankun Cauldron's statement, but the exact time couldn't be guaranteed, so it still needed to verify further.
Yu Qingxuan nodded obediently. Without the Underworld Emperor's will watching over her, she felt much more relaxed, starting to chat and laugh, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed.
The three of them talked, and before they knew it, night had fallen. The three lay down on the ground, with Yu Qingxuan on Long Chen's left and Bai Shishi on his right.
Long Chen lay flat on the ground, looking up at the starry sky, his mind immersed in the countless stars in the sky. He listened to the whispers of Yu Qingxuan and Bai Shishi, while the insects around him sang. In that moment, Long Chen felt an unprecedented peace inside.
Suddenly, Yu Qingxuan looked up, a playful expression appearing on her face. She rested her jade head on Long Chen's shoulder. Under the starlight, she smiled radiantly and winked at Bai Shishi.
Bai Shishi's pretty face instantly flushed red. Yu Qingxuan wanted her to rest her head on Long Chen's other shoulder as well, but Bai Shishi was shy and couldn't bear to do such a thing.
Suddenly, a strong, powerful hand pulled her close. Bai Shishi's pretty face flushed even redder, and she struggled for a moment, but Long Chen ignored her struggles and forcefully pressed her head against his shoulder.
Yu Qingxuan was both embarrassed and annoyed. After struggling a few times, she stopped. Bai Shishi's face flushed red and her heart raced, her heart pounding wildly, and her conversation with Yu Qingxuan was interrupted.
In an instant, the whole world fell silent. The two women rested their heads on Long Chen's shoulders, listening to each other's breathing and heartbeat. In that moment, it felt as if time itself had stood still.
Long Chen secretly patted Bai Shishi's shoulder with his large hand. Bai Shishi's delicate body paused, then she suddenly bit her cherry lips, almost shedding tears.
At this moment, she could fully understand Long Chen's feelings. Although he only gently patted her shoulder, she could feel the emotions he expressed.
Long Chen liked her, but Bai Shishi was proud. He didn't know how to get along with her, afraid he might accidentally say something wrong and make her angry.
Bai Shishi clearly knew Long Chen had so many close female friends, yet she still chose to be with him. The grievances she endured were known only to herself.
She had sacrificed a lot for Long Chen, and Long Chen knew it well. However, the two of them had too little time alone and no time to confide in each other. Understanding each other takes time.
And Long Chen gave them very little time. Even though it was just a pat on the shoulder, Bai Shishi could feel the tenderness deep in Long Chen's heart.
At that moment, she felt that all the grievances she had suffered were worth it. At least, Long Chen had always thought of her, cared for her, and carefully nurtured her feelings.
They listened to each other's breathing and heartbeat. Unconsciously, all three fell asleep. When the rising sun began to warm the earth, the distant sound of tearing through the air startled them awake.
"Brother Long Chen, an urgent summons has come from the academy." Ye Xue's voice came from afar.