Chapter 247
Murong Xiong's bald head was quite dazzling; one might think he had just descended from the Xuankong Temple.
Wu Qing and Murong Feng stood tall and proud, and upon seeing the waiting Shui clan, they couldn't help but feel that the Mingjiao clan was no longer what it used to be.
"Aunt Wu, can we take a detour?"
"The Shui clan has to wait here for the monks from Xuankong Temple to guide them. We are from the Wenhua Jiao; entering without notice would break the rules."
Li Mo observed the bustling scene not far away.
He had imagined that if one day his identity as a human were exposed, he might be devoured by the beasts.
But now, even without his identity being revealed, it seemed he was already at risk.
"When I was with your mother, I was about your age too," Murong Feng said with a smile. "If you really find someone suitable, it’s better to settle down early."
Wu Qing blushed and playfully hit her husband.
"Uncle and Aunt, how did you two get together back then?"
Li Mo couldn't help but feel curious.
Murong Feng looked gently at his wife and child, reminiscing, "Back then, I was full of ambition, wanting to travel through the Central Divine Continent, testing my sword against the world, and meeting the heroes of the nine heavens and ten lands. Along the way, I met your mother."
"We roamed the rivers and lakes together, helping the poor and punishing the wicked. Qing'er was much stronger than I, and we even made it onto the Qianlong List, comprehending the Hengyun Sword Marks."
"Do you know about the Hengyun Sword Marks?"
Murong Feng twirled his beard, filled with nostalgia for his youth.
Wu Qing also recalled the sunset in Yunzhou, the running under the evening sun...
"Ahem... Sword marks? What sword marks? I don't know."
Li Mo thought it was better to pretend to be an ignorant country jiao.
He couldn't just say, "Uncle and Aunt, your youth has turned into a mere shadow..."
"And then?"
"On our way back to the Eastern Wilderness, my wife and I discovered something unusual in a temple. Someone was using a method of self-deification to absorb the collective will of others, which attracted the pursuit of the Demon Calling Sect."
"My wife revealed her true form to save me, and it was then that I realized she was not of the human race."
Li Mo nodded.
He could almost guess what happened next. Discovering that the couple was considered a disaster beast by others was shocking, but after a battle between heart and mind, Uncle Murong still chose to uphold his feelings, defying the world.
One had to admit, Uncle was quite a man.
"After learning that Aunt was from the jiao clan, Uncle must have made a very difficult decision, right?"
"Not really."
"Huh?"
"He was even more excited."
Wu Qing shot her husband a glare.
And thus, Murong Xiao was born.
Li Mo: "......"
A little question mark popped up over Li Mo's head, refusing to disappear.
Murong Feng said proudly, "My wife and I are living happily now, so as long as it’s true love, we don’t need to be too rigid about species."
"....."
Li Mo felt no need to say more and gave a thumbs up.
You really have the right to be proud; you truly are that.
Murong Feng glanced at the scene in the distance: "As for quantity..."
"Huh?"
Wu Qing narrowed her eyes, her vertical pupils opening and closing, her smile suddenly turning sweet.
"We must use quality to overcome quantity; a man should be single-minded!"
At that moment, the fishbone boat had also docked at the shore.
Li Mo stepped off the boat. He had intended to act like a simple country jiao and slip away, but before he could make his escape, a somewhat cold voice came from not far away.
"Wu Mo, you finally made it!"
"You're so chatty."
The Tianjiao Xiao Li clenched his fists.
Not far away stood a young man with golden armor, golden hair, and golden eyes. From the wings and aura behind him, he was undoubtedly from the Peng clan, accompanied by a few others from the same clan, though their auras were clearly not as strong.
In the emotionless golden eyes of the young man, there was a hint of bloodlust.
The Peng clan and the Mingjiao clan had always been at odds; this was common knowledge throughout the Southern Wilderness, and it was expected that they would clash.
But at this moment, no one among the beasts cared about the conflict between the two clans.
"Is that Wu Mo? Not only does he stand out, but he’s also quite handsome."
"Otherwise, how could they say he carries the bloodline of the true dragon? Look at his horns, his scales."
"I suspect he doesn’t just have a trace of true dragon blood."
"Huh?"
"He’s clearly a living true dragon, an unparalleled Tianjiao!"
The Shui clan was all abuzz with excitement.
The true dragon bloodline was far too enticing.
For instance, there was a very ordinary group of conch and clam beasts in the South Sea, who, by some stroke of luck, caught the attention of a true dragon and were blessed with its bloodline.
This group was called the Jiaotu clan, and they had thrived ever since.
Then there were the Qiu Niu... Ba Xia... Chi Wen...
These were all powerful beast clans that had become strong after receiving the dragon's favor.
If it weren't for the fact that this was the territory of Xuankong Temple, no beast would dare to stir up trouble.
Now, it was likely that beasts would have already rushed in to forcibly take Xiao Li away.
The tense and thrilling competition for the divine jade had turned into a tense and thrilling matchmaking event for the Shui clan.
It was quite absurd.
"The Yanxia clan has prepared ten boxes of rare treasures and wishes to invite the Mingjiao clan's Tianjiao for a meeting!"
The Yanxia clan was skilled in digging through earth and stone, hiding themselves within.
Thus, they suddenly emerged from the ground at the dock, clearly having been lying in wait to seize the first opportunity.
"Sorry!"
Looking at the Yanxia clan girl, Tianjiao Xiao Li felt a headache coming on.
The Yanxia clan was clearly reluctant to let him go, following closely behind.
"Wait! Your true dragon bloodline, if combined with our Yanxia clan, will surely produce exceptionally strong offspring. We’ve even thought of a name for them..."
"Dragon Shrimp!"
"....."
Tianjiao Xiao Li quickened his pace to leave.
The other Shui clan members were just about to crowd in.
A group of burly, muscular figures, even in human form, towered over ordinary people by half a head, used brute force to push aside the other Shui clan members.
Dressed in clothes made of shells, they made a clattering sound as they walked, blocking out even the sunlight.
"I’m Guo Jing. The Jiuqing clan already has a strong bloodline; if we come together, it would be a powerful alliance."
The muscular beauty Guo Jing said shyly.
She was also a talented woman from the Jiuqing clan, carrying the bloodline of the dragon whale. It wasn’t just her appearance that was strong; she truly had the strength to move mountains.
They stood in the way, and the other Shui clan members couldn’t squeeze in for a moment.
Wu Qing and Murong Feng also showed interest, but although they were satisfied in their hearts, they didn’t say anything.
"We're too different."
"What do you mean by too different?"
Li Mo's mouth twitched slightly.
Sister, don’t you have any self-awareness?
Your arms are as thick as my thighs, and this is in human form. If you revealed your true form...
...
Meanwhile.
Twenty miles away from Xuankong Temple.
One could already see the massive golden ring atop Golden Peak from afar.
Under the clear sky, the Qingluan clan soared through the air, adding a touch of brilliance to the cloudless expanse.
In the sky, there were other bird clans and avian beasts heading to Xuankong Temple, but they all unconsciously made way.
Among that beautiful and noble group, a girl flew at the forefront.
It seemed as if the sky had cleared just for her.
The name of the Qingluan Goddess had long echoed throughout the Southern Wilderness, resonating with her repeated slaying of disaster beasts and evil demons.
Her clear and tranquil eyes rippled slightly as she gazed toward Xuankong Temple.
Was she looking forward to seeing the divine jade, or perhaps...
Something else?
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Chapter 266: The Giant Whale's Throw, the Gaze of the Ice Block
At the dock.
Princess Guo Jing of the Jiuqing clan still stood with her kin, a group of muscular giants blocking the path. If an uninformed beast were to see this, they would think they were here to rob, not to propose marriage!
"Make way, please. Thank you."
Tianjiao Xiao Li shifted his foot to the left.
The Jiuqing clan members shifted accordingly.
Tianjiao Xiao Li then moved to the right.
The Jiuqing clan members followed suit.
"......"
Li Mo felt a bit dizzy.
Given the situation, it seemed the Jiuqing clan wasn’t planning to let him go easily. What to do?
Negotiate?
Look at the wise expressions of the Jiuqing clan; they probably had muscles for brains. Did they seem like the type who could be reasoned with?
"What do you want? Just say it!"
Li Mo abandoned the pretense of courtesy.
After all, Aunt Wu was here, and they were still under Xuankong Temple; there was no need to worry about safety.
"Very simple!"
Princess Guo Jing raised her finger, resembling a rolling pin, pointing at Li Mo and then at herself.
"You and I will compete in strength! Whoever is stronger gets to decide!"
"Alright!"
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