53: Chapter 53 Dragon Blood

[Host, then I shall look forward to that day of yours!]

Immediately after, a phantom image of a girl representing the System appeared before Xiang Tian's eyes.

She wiggled her bottom right at him.

Xiang Tian's mouth twitched; he decided not to pay any more attention to this increasingly improper System.

He turned to Patriarch Xiahou and cupped his hands in a salute: "Many thanks for your gift, Father-in-law! This son-in-law also has a small token of appreciation, please accept it."

As he spoke, he handed over a storage ring.

Patriarch Xiahou inspected it, and his eyes lit up immediately.

Inside the ring were dozens of cases of white liquor neatly stacked.

The rich, mellow aroma of the liquor faintly leaked through the Restriction of the storage ring; just smelling it was enough to whet one's appetite.

"This is... good liquor?" Patriarch Xiahou exclaimed.

He had always been fond of alcohol, yet he had never smelled such a pure aroma.

"It is indeed a fine brew that this son-in-law obtained by chance, brought specifically to honor you, Father-in-law," Xiang Tian said.

"Good lad, you're a stand-up guy! In that case, I won't stand on ceremony!" Patriarch Xiahou accepted the storage ring without hesitation. The sternness on his Face faded significantly, replaced by a more genuine smile.

"Since Xiao Tian has finally come to visit, I will cook a table of home-cooked dishes for you all myself!" Xiang Tian's mother-in-law said with a smile as she stood up.

She turned and hurried into the kitchen to start working.

Not long after, a table full of steaming hot dishes was served, a mix of meat and vegetables that smelled mouth-watering.

"Father-in-law, Mother-in-law, this son-in-law has another guest waiting outside. May I ask if she could come in and join us for the meal?" Xiang Tian asked.

"Oh? There is another guest?" Patriarch Xiahou raised an eyebrow.

"It is my cousin, Ouyang Yuexi. She traveled from the capital of Tianyun Kingdom and has been waiting outside the estate."

"Oh my! Why didn't you say so earlier, child!" Madam Xiahou said hurriedly.

"A distinguished guest who has traveled from afar, how can we let her wait outside? Quickly, let her in; at least let her have a cup of hot tea!" As she spoke, she glared at the servant beside her.

"Cousin, come in. I know you've been watching this place," Xiang Tian called out towards the door.

As soon as he finished speaking, a pale blue figure flashed by.

It landed steadily in the courtyard.

It was Ouyang Yuexi, and the sight made the Xiahou couple's eyes light up.

Patriarch Xiahou raised his brows slightly, secretly startled.

This young girl appeared young, but her aura was unfathomable.

It far exceeded that of him, a Patriarch who had just reached the Supernatural Realm.

"Yuexi greets Uncle and Aunt," Ouyang Yuexi bowed to the two.

Her manners were appropriate, and her voice was crisp and melodious.

"Good, good, good! Such a beautiful girl, sit down and eat with us!" Madam Xiahou enthusiastically took her hand.

She pressed her into the seat beside Xiang Tian.

"Aunt, this Junior has already achieved Bigu, there is no need to trouble yourself..."

"What does fasting matter! Just consider it a taste of my cooking; give me some Face!" Madam Xiahou was so insistent that Ouyang Yuexi could not refuse.

Ouyang Yuexi had no choice but to sit down and symbolically pick up a few bites of food.

After the meal, Xiang Tian looked at Patriarch Xiahou.

He asked: "Father-in-law, did you say before that this icy sphere was acquired unintentionally?"

"That's right. I bought it from an itinerant merchant a few years ago. It looked unique, so I kept it. I didn't expect it to be a treasure," Patriarch Xiahou nodded.

Seeing that he couldn't get any more clues, Xiang Tian didn't say anything further.

The group rested for a while before rising to take their leave.

Ouyang Yuexi continued to follow him like a shadow.

"You all go back to your rooms and rest; I will return shortly," Xiang Tian said to the two women upon arriving at Xiahou Peak.

Since he had rare free time, he naturally wanted to go find Yan Qingyu for some intimacy.

He found Yan Qingyu's dwelling.

Xiang Tian handed over the icy sphere: "Qingyu, take a look and see what the origin of this treasure is?"

Yan Qingyu took the icy sphere, her fingertips touching the cold surface.

She frowned slightly, carefully probing it for a long while before shaking her head: "This sphere contains extremely pure Yin-cold power, yet it does not resemble ordinary evil objects. I cannot determine its origin either."

"In that case, this treasure is yours," Xiang Tian said with a smile, stuffing the sphere into her hand.

"Young Master, this thing looks extremely valuable; I cannot accept it..."

"Why are you being so polite with me? Keep it for self-defense," Xiang Tian said, brooking no argument as he pressed her hand to make her accept the sphere.

Yan Qingyu's cheeks flushed slightly.

She said softly: "Young Master, let this servant properly serve you. Quickly, lie down."

"Qingyu, I love it when you are like this," Xiang Tian pinched her chin.

He leaned down and kissed her deeply, and the room was immediately filled with an ambiguous atmosphere.

The next morning.

Xiang Tian returned to Xiahou Peak, feeling refreshed and invigorated.

As soon as he stepped into the courtyard, he saw the Haotian Sect Leader sitting by a stone table, sipping tea.

"Sect Leader, are you looking for me?" Xiang Tian walked up and asked.

The Sect Leader put down his teacup.

He handed over a dark red Storage Pouch: "This is the Dragon blood compensated by the Azure Dragon Sect. I hope you can refine and absorb it."

"Sect Leader, I have already absorbed phoenix blood. If I absorb Dragon blood as well, will there be a conflict?" Xiang Tian asked with some doubt.

"It is precisely because you have refined the phoenix blood that you should absorb this Dragon blood even more," the Sect Leader explained. "The Phoenix belongs to Fire, and the Dragon belongs to Water. Only when Water and Fire complement each other can there be balance. After your Meridians and Dantian were transformed by the phoenix blood, they are perfectly capable of accommodating the power of the Dragon blood. After achieving this balance, your future path of Cultivation will be much smoother, and your potential will be thoroughly unleashed."

Xiang Tian complained internally: My Cultivation relies entirely on the System.

Why would I need all this trouble?

But the Sect Leader's intentions were good, and it concerned an increase in strength.

It would be unreasonable not to accept it.

"Then many thanks, Sect Leader, for your kindness!" Xiang Tian took the Storage Pouch and thanked him solemnly.

The Sect Leader nodded and stood up to leave: "Refine it well; do not let this Opportunity go to waste."

Xiang Tian looked at the Storage Pouch in his hand and turned to look at Xiahou Yu and Duanmu Hongdie: "Do you two want to share some of this Dragon blood?"

"This is your Opportunity; we cannot take it," Xiahou Yu shook her head first. "Only when you are strong can you better protect us. Our fates are already tied together."

Duanmu Hongdie also nodded in agreement: "Xiaoyu is right; you should just refine it yourself."

"Cousin, you must not refine it rashly!" Ouyang Yuexi suddenly spoke up from the side, her eyebrows knitted tightly. "Dragon blood is incomparably tyrannical. Ordinary Cultivators cannot withstand it at all. Only those with Dragon Clan Bloodline in their bodies can fuse with it. Although you have refined phoenix blood, the attributes of Dragon blood and phoenix blood are conflicting. If you are not careful, your body will explode and you will die!"

"Don't worry, Cousin, I have my own discretion," Xiang Tian said with full confidence.

Although it was painful when refining the phoenix blood, the System provided a safety net.

He figured the Dragon blood wouldn't be an issue either. "Excuse me, I will go to the cultivation room to refine it."

After saying this, he went straight into the cultivation room, sat cross-legged, and took out the Dragon blood from the Storage Pouch.

As soon as it was unsealed, a majestic Dragon aura permeated the room, causing the cultivation room to tremble slightly.

Xiang Tian extended his finger and dipped it into a drop of Dragon blood.

Upon touching his skin, it seemed to come alive.

It instantly burrowed into his Meridians and surged towards his Dantian.

"It's so fast again!" Xiang Tian was startled.

Immediately, he felt his Qi and blood churning within him; the Phoenix Fire and Dragon Water power collided and intertwined in his Meridians.

An agonizing, tearing pain swept through his entire body.

"Damn it! This Dragon blood is even more torturous than the phoenix blood!"

Xiang Tian rolled on the ground in pain. His skin turned bright red, then immediately shifted to a bruised purple, and the Meridians all over his body bulged high.

Outside the cultivation room, Ouyang Yuexi sensed that the energy fluctuations inside were abnormally violent.

Her expression changed drastically: "Not good! The energy inside his body is about to go out of control!"

She grabbed Xiahou Yu beside her.

She said urgently: "There is no time to explain!" Before Xiahou Yu could react, she threw her into Xiang Tian's cultivation room.

Subsequently, she rushed into Duanmu Hongdie's room.

She dragged out Duanmu Hongdie, who was meditating, and threw her into the cultivation room as well.

When fusing Dragon Clan Bloodline, the most important thing is Yin and Yang harmonization to neutralize the tyrannical power.

Only in this way can one avoid exploding and dying. The medicinal power of one Opening Aperture Realm Cultivator is far from enough; the two must join forces.

The door of the cultivation room shut with a "bang," and immediately, a series of blushing and ambiguous sounds emanated from within, mixed with the soft moans of women and Xiang Tian's muffled groans, lasting for two whole days and nights.

In the courtyard, Ouyang Yuexi heard them, and her cheeks burned.

She shivered involuntarily: "Dragon Clan... such a tyrannical method of harmonization; it's a wonder the two sisters-in-law can withstand it."

"Creak—"

On the morning of the third day, the door to the cultivation room finally opened.

Xiang Tian walked out, his clothes neat, his complexion rosy, and his aura steady, with Dragon aura and Phoenix Qi faintly lingering around him.

He turned to close the door and gave a light cough towards Ouyang Yuexi: "Cousin, let us set off for the capital of Tianyun Kingdom now."

"Cousin, aren't you going to say goodbye to the two sisters-in-law?" Ouyang Yuexi raised an eyebrow.

"They are still resting; there is no need to disturb them," Xiang Tian said, his eyes flickering. He had certainly put them through a lot over the past two days; Xiahou Yu and Duanmu Hongdie were likely so exhausted they couldn't even get up.

In reality, after the dual transformation of Dragon blood and phoenix blood.

Plus the Yin and Yang harmonization, Xiahou Yu and Duanmu Hongdie had successfully broken through to the Supernatural Realm, their Cultivation greatly increased.

As for Xiang Tian himself, he had gained even more.

Not only had his Cultivation improved to the third level of the Supernatural Realm, but he had also comprehended two exclusive Dragon Clan skills.

[Dragon Roar]: Contains Dragon Clan Bloodline pressure, capable of forming an absolute suppression against all Spirit Beasts. Regardless of their Rank, a single roar can shake their minds or even cause them to faint directly, truly a divine skill for forest exploration.

[Dragon Travels Ten Thousand Miles]: Transforms into a Dragon-shaped phantom, freely shuttling through the air. The speed far exceeds ordinary flight techniques; traveling ten thousand miles in a day is not a problem.

With a thought, he brought up the System panel:

Name: Xiang Tian

Gender: Male

Physique: Extremely Strong +

Aptitude: Yellow Rank Low Grade Spiritual Root

Cultivation: Supernatural Realm Third Level

Cultivation Technique: Huntian Technique (Profound Rank)

Skills: Immaculate Sword Art (Sword Momentum), Soul Locking Hand, Phoenix Slash, Phoenix Flame, Dragon Roar, Dragon Travels Ten Thousand Miles

Weapon: qingling sword (Opening Aperture Rank)

Treasures: Nine-Petal Golden Lotus (Yellow Rank), Healing Pearl, water-calming bead

Pet: Bai Yu

face-slapping points: 920

Lucky Draw Chances: 0

Physique strengthened, Cultivation soared, new skills added—the Dragon blood certainly lived up to its reputation!

Xiang Tian was satisfied internally and left the Haotian Sect together with Ouyang Yuexi, setting off towards the capital of Tianyun Kingdom.

Not long after they had walked, a purple figure emerged from the woods by the roadside; it was Yan Qingyu.

"Young Master, I will also accompany you to the capital," Yan Qingyu walked up to Xiang Tian.

"My Charm Spirit Physique cultivation requires the assistance of your power to improve, and furthermore, I also want to help you deal with the Yinshi Sect."