Xia Qiu, who had met Ouyang Yong, was always thinking about what he said about the growth of her body's strength not only relying on talent but also on acquired training, so that she could not sleep while lying on the bed tossing and turning. She felt that the first thing she could do was Just to improve your physical strength.
The next day, as soon as the sky turned white, she got up. After putting on her sportswear, she saw the plum blade that had been placed on her pillow the day before. As if she had been summoned by it, she subconsciously stuffed it into her pocket and walked out. Room.
She left home and ran towards Yongchuan Park. On one side of the road was Yongchuan Forest. She planned to run to the park in one breath and then turn back home. This was her first morning exercise. The September morning air was still slightly cool, but after running for a while, it became hot. She worked hard to adjust her breathing and pace, feeling the fresh dewdrops and grass in the air. The smell was no longer as breathless as usual when running. My whole body felt calmer and lighter than ever before, as if I was integrated with the air, trees, and even the breeze around me.
But this tranquility was suddenly mixed with a sense of uneasiness, like the sudden sound of a pin falling on the ground in a quiet night. Although it was weak, it made people feel extremely uncomfortable. And this uncomfortable feeling became more and more clear. Something was following her and trying to get closer. She looked at the woods beside the road, and there seemed to be a black shadow passing behind her. She had to stop and quietly observe the direction in which the black shadow appeared, and found that the ink-like substance was approaching her in gatherings and dispersions. When it gathered together, it was like a thick black cloud, and when it dispersed, it was as if The ink that was suspended and dissolved in the water was getting closer and closer to her as it gathered and dispersed.
She looked around and saw that there was no one on the street. The atmosphere of fear instantly surrounded her. This feeling was so familiar. It reminded her of the previous scene when Liu Lingmei and Liu Lingmei were attacked by the young men controlled by the Rakshasa mother. She felt intuitively. Tell her that the shadow is anything but benign. At this time, the black cloud was hidden behind the trees in front of her and was not in a hurry to attack her. She held her breath and did not know when the other party would attack her, but her hand silently reached into her pocket to hold the plum blade, although she could not yet She has good control over this weapon she just got yesterday, but it is her only hope once she is attacked.
The air around her became still, and Xia Qiu felt like she was isolated in another space. The black shadow suddenly rushed towards her, and turned into a black wolf as it approached her. It bared its fangs and rushed towards her. At this critical moment, she drew out the plum blade. The plum blossom hairpin instantly transformed into a sharp blade in her hand to resist its attack.
She felt that the plum blade was merging with her, and it was guiding her movements, making her involuntarily follow it to slash, sweep, scratch, stab... a whole set of knife skills that she had never learned before. This attack by the black wolf seemed to be just a tentative one, and the second round of attacks that followed began to pour out its power. Although Xia Qiu was guided by the plum blade at this time, she could not defeat such a powerful enemy with her current strength alone. Escape unless a miracle happens.
But a miracle really happened. A clear bird's cry cut through the sky. When she looked up, she saw a huge red firebird swooping down. She immediately recognized the figure as a thorn.
The thorns grabbed the black wolf's back with its sharp claws, and then flapped its wings to severely burn it with the flames all over it. Because his attack was so sudden, the black wolf was caught off guard. It struggled to break away from him and retreated, but the thorns did not stop attacking, but continued to pounce on it again and again. Perhaps injured by the first attack of the thorns, the black wolf hesitated for a moment and then quickly transformed into the black cloud before disappearing into the air.
"Early this morning, Mr. Yong had some ominous premonitions, so he sent me here quickly. Sure enough... The barrier set up by the other party with demonic power made it difficult for me to find your exact location. I almost..." Wait for the black. After the wolf disappeared, the thorns fell to the ground, put away the flames around them, and transformed into the tall red-haired young man.
He was deeply regretful about his mistakes, and his loyalty was well-known. In the past, when he was a subordinate of Ouyang Xiaoleng's father, Ouyang Xueye, he did his best and completed all the tasks assigned to him without hesitation. Later, he followed Ouyang Yong, and as his follower and main messenger, he never made any mistakes. But if he had found Xia Qiu later this time, her life would probably be in danger.
At the same time, Jingji couldn't help but admire Lord Yong's premonition of divine help. Although Xia Qiu entered Chenji Palace yesterday as unobtrusively as possible, he didn't expect that even so, it still attracted that person's attention. Although it is unclear whether the person who attacked Xia Qiu was that person's subordinate, everything was obviously too coincidental, and that person was none other than Qingyun.
"No...it doesn't matter. Thank you for coming."
Xia Qiu gasped for air. She was very grateful to the thorns. Although she had been attacked more than once, the enemy this time was obviously much stronger. She seemed to be able to better understand the reason why Ouyang Xiaoleng was extremely opposed to signing a blood pact with her before. Every time she was in danger, no matter how calm she was, she would have died countless times if she had not been saved by luck. Compared to her heart, her body seemed so weak. Let alone become a force capable of fighting side by side with Ouyang Xiaoleng, she didn't know how long it would take for her to stop becoming a burden to others.
Jingji looked at Xia Qiu, who was still standing firm despite being frightened, and couldn't help but marvel at the fully formed plum blade she held tightly in her hand. The plum blade is an unusual weapon. It has its own soul. Therefore, if it is not recognized by the person, it will be very difficult to use it freely even if you have more powerful power. However, the human girl in front of you can actually use it in such a short period of time. Just making it take shape and able to withstand several powerful attacks shows that she is indeed different from ordinary people.
"Do you know who attacked me?" Xia Qiu slowly adjusted her breathing, and the plum blade in her hand gradually calmed down and returned to the previous plum blossom hairpin.
"It's not clear yet. I have to go back to the royal city to report to Master Yong. Maybe he will know some clues."
Jingji didn't dare to make a conclusion. The black wolf demon didn't appear in human form just now, only in the form of a wolf. Moreover, it seemed to have deliberately hidden its demonic power so that people couldn't figure out its path, but Jingji still had some thoughts in his mind. A name flashed by, that was Qingyun's capable subordinate Hei Yun.
When Xia Qiu's nerves relaxed from the tense state just now, she felt the bursts of pain coming from the joints and bones in her body. She had just subconsciously parried the attacks of the black wolf, but now she realized to its power.
Jingji decided to escort Xia Qiu to the school, where at least Ouyang Xiaoleng could protect her. After that, he returned to Chenji Palace to see Lord Yong, so he transformed himself into a small red sparrow hovering in the air to follow her.
She happened to meet Du He on the way to school, but Xia Qiu didn't listen at all to what he said along the way. She just wanted to see Ouyang Xiaoleng as soon as possible, but at the same time she was a little afraid of seeing him. The conflicting feeling was inexplicable, just like a fallen child who wanted to get comfort from an adult, but wanted to hold back from crying. Zuo was strong. Before, he had vowed to become his blood pact voluntarily, but at this moment he actually flinched a little.
But all her entanglements were put away the moment she saw Ouyang Xiaoleng. Just when she was still hesitating about how to tell him what happened in the morning, she had already walked in front of him. He looked at her face and seemed to feel something at once. He pulled her and ran out of the classroom, leaving the classmates who were already sitting behind him to sigh.
Ouyang Xiaoleng also felt that he was obviously too bold. Although he always warned himself to keep a low profile and not attract attention, every time when things about Xia Qiu were involved, he could not calm down. His body would always be in front of his brain's thinking. Just take action.
Xia Qiu was pulled by him and ran to the rooftop. She had never known that there was such a place in the school. She could see very far away from the surrounding railings.
"What happened?" Ouyang Xiaoleng asked, his tone no longer as calm as before.
"No... nothing!" Xia Qiu didn't know how Ouyang Xiaoleng could guess what was strange about her.
"I just felt the breath of thorns. Was he with you just now?"
Xia Qiu knew that she could no longer hide it, so she had to tell Ouyang Xiaoleng how she was attacked by a black wolf in the morning. In order to prevent him from worrying too much about her, she tried her best to hide the fearful part of herself.
"Are you injured?" Ouyang Xiaoleng held Xia Qiu's shoulders tightly with both hands.
Xia Qiu shook her head and was hugged by him before she could answer. His arms were so strong, as if he was worried that she would disappear from his eyes at any time. I don't know which one is warmer, the sun or the hug. Her previous uneasiness was melted away little by little and turned into tears that came out of her eyes and moistened the skirt of his chest.
Ouyang Xiaoleng remembered Xia Qiu's gentle caress when the little fox he transformed into was injured many years ago, so he also caressed the top of her head. Although that action had never been done to him except her, it was deeply embedded in his body and became a part of him because of this.
She buried her face in his arms and sobbed for a long time. She gradually calmed down without saying a word, and her body seemed to be filled with courage again. She wanted to have something that could support the person in front of her. Strength, because then you can be with him forever.
They missed the first period and had to return to the classroom during recess.
"Xiaoqiu, are you okay?" When Liu Lingmei saw them walking in, she rushed over to ask Xia Qiu, then pointed at Ouyang Xiaoleng with her eyes wide open, "Didn't you do something to Xiaoqiu?!"
She looked like an angry cat with fur all over its body. It was rare for Xia Qiu to see her get so angry about something. She felt comforted and wanted to laugh, and her mood improved accordingly, but she didn't know how to explain everything to her. Everything that happened.
"No, he just has something to tell me." Xia Qiu shook his head and responded.
"Have you never been confessed to by anyone?!" Dong Haofan came over and pulled Liu Lingmei back, then smiled evilly at Ouyang Xiaolen and stretched out his thumb.
Liu Lingmei looked at Xia Qiu, then at Ouyang Xiaoleng, and suddenly showed an expression of enlightenment. The topic that she thought was difficult to explain was temporarily brought to an end due to misunderstanding, but at the same time, most people in the class also recognized the usual Ru Bing The fact that Ouyang Xiaoleng has confessed his love to Xia Qiu is the same.
In the next two days, Ouyang Xiaoleng, Ouyang Hongye and Jingjia took turns guarding Xia Qiu, but Qingyun's men did not appear again. It was unexpectedly calm until the day when the blood alliance ceremony was agreed to be held.
After school on the day of the blood alliance ceremony, Xia Qiu followed Ouyang Xiaoleng to the Chenji Palace in the Demon Realm King City again, and the two were temporarily separated. Xia Qiu followed the ghost servants in the Fuxing Palace to the bathroom that had been prepared for her to bathe and purify herself. As soon as she entered, she saw several sandalwood screens. Behind the layers of white curtains and the lingering mist, there were waves of intoxication. The scent of sandalwood and flowers hit me, and a recessed square pool on the stone floor was filled with water, and the water was filled with petals of various colors.
Because she was afraid of scaring Xia Qiu, Ouyang Yong ordered the ghost servants who served her to bathe and change to wear masks, but because of this, she couldn't tell whether they were men or women, and she couldn't help but feel shy. After struggling for a long time, he complied and asked them to take off his clothes, and was supported by them into the pool. The fragrance of various flowers and plants penetrated into every inch of her skin and nerves along with the steam and breath, making her look brand new from the inside out.
After bathing, she was served by the ghost servants and put on the light robe with plum blossom pattern on white background prepared for her by Ouyang Yong. Her waist was tied tightly with a lotus root pink belt, and her hair was tied up from the back of her head and inserted into the plum blossom pattern. She wore a plum blossom hairpin, and her feet were put on a pair of embroidered cloth boots. She had never dressed up like this before, and looking at herself in the big bronze mirror was a bit strange. Although she was still somewhat unaccustomed to wearing a robe, she felt an indescribable fondness for such an outfit.
Ouyang Xiaoleng, who had finished bathing in another place, wore a pure white robe with a silver belt around his waist and came to the open space in the corridor of the Auxing Star Hall. Ouyang Yong, Ouyang Hongye, Wangyue and Thorns were already waiting there. On the table placed in the center of the open space, the Underworld Sword lay peacefully on a plate covered with gold silk satin. It was a gift given by the god Qiansu to his grandfather, the first demon king Fox. The Underworld Oath Knife is a sterling silver short dagger. Its shape is no different from an ordinary dagger but its workmanship is very exquisite. The blade is sharp and sharp, and the connection between the handle and the blade is engraved with symbols of the gods.
This knife has been kept by Ouyang Yong, and even Ouyang Xiaoleng saw it for the first time, just when he was still thinking about the divine symbols engraved on the blade. Two ghost servants surrounded Xia Qiu and walked from one end of the corridor. Looking through the gap between the plum blossoms, her robe was gently swaying back in the wind. Her head was slightly lowered. It must be because she was not used to such a dress. Normally, The cheeks that were a little too pale were slightly red from the shower. An otherworldly beauty attracted Ouyang Xiaoleng's eyes to her like a magnet. Although he had seen many extremely beautiful monsters, her beauty was different. It was not mixed with any coquettishness, it was just like that. Pure white, so quiet, just looking at it made even the rhythm of his breathing become chaotic.
When Xia Qiu walked into the open space, a strong wind blew by, and red plum blossoms fell with the wind. One of them fell on her hair, and some petals fell on her shoulders. It was a beautiful scene. The ghost servant sent her to Ouyang Yong and others, bowed before retreating, and the blood pact signing ceremony was about to officially begin.
"The so-called blood alliance is to use the Underworld Knife to cut the palm of the person who made the contract. When the blood of the two people merges with the Underworld Knife, the divine symbols on the knife will be activated, and those symbols are to release the power within the contracting party. The key to the seal. Once the seal is removed, the blood pact will be established. As a descendant of the Demon King Fox, the divine power of the Silver Fox Lord in Xiao Leng’s body will awaken; and you, as the destined signatory to the blood pact, will also unlock the power given by the gods. So far. , your destiny will be completely connected to Xiao Leng, to the survival of the demon world and the future of the human world. Your life no longer belongs to you alone, and those who form a blood pact must have the determination to sacrifice themselves."
Ouyang Yong told Xia Qiu the steps and significance of the blood alliance. It was hard to imagine that this girl had just been attacked by the black wolf demon two days ago. She was so calm and calm. After listening to his words, she nodded with firm eyes.
"Then the ceremony officially begins, Xiao Leng, pick up the Underworld Sword!" Ouyang Yong continued.
"Yes!" Ouyang Xiaolen responded, carefully picking up the Underworld Knife from the plate and holding it in his hand.
"I, Ouyang Yong, as the Great Elder of the Demon Realm, recognize Xia Qiu's identity as the blood pact maker, and allow you to make the pact today. If you two have made up your mind, please cut each other's palms, and use your cut palms to Let’s hold the Underworld Sword together!”
Ouyang Xiaoleng and Xia Qiu looked at each other. This moment was of great significance to them. The thread of fate brought them together. Even if they didn't see each other for ten years, the connection was not broken. Now they are finally going to fully contract and become each other's indispensable partners. They both knew that he and she were more than just partners.
The pure silver surface of the Underworld Oath Knife was coated with a light purple under the reflection of the moonlight. Ouyang Xiaoleng silently cut his palm, and then handed it to Xia Qiu, and she followed his example without hesitation. . Then their palms overlapped around it, allowing each other's blood to fuse on the blade.
"Calling the gods, the blood alliance has been established and the seal has been lifted." Ouyang Yong said silently.
Silver flames burst out from the underworld swords held tightly by Xia Qiu and Ouyang Xiaoleng. The flames burned higher and higher, and finally a huge silver fox appeared in the flames in mid-air. The fox suddenly opened his eyes, revealing the same gray-blue eyes as Ouyang Xiaoleng.
"Those who sign the blood pact, in the name of the god Gansu, I give you the key to open the door to power. It can break the locks of imprisonment and help you complete the trust of the god. The blood pact still exists, and life and death are connected!"
After the silver fox finished speaking, he disappeared into the flames, and then the flames gradually shrank and gathered back into the Underworld Knife. The Underworld Oath Sword instantly illuminated countless dazzling rays of light. Those rays of light went straight into the bodies of Xiao Leng and Xia Qiu, and the divine symbols on the Underworld Oath Sword disappeared.
Xia Qiu felt a force filling her body, and with the vibration from the inside out, she felt as if a button in her body had been activated, opening up all her blood vessels. Then she came to another space in the blink of an eye. In the darkness, a huge crown shone brightly in mid-air, as dazzling as a star. Ouyang Xiaoleng was standing under the crown, looking up at it silently. She also walked over.
"Look, this is the Demon King's Crown!" Ouyang Xiaoleng said to her.
"Isn't it present in your body?" Xia Qiu was a little confused.
"Yeah, but this is its true form. It is both the key to the Black Fire Purgatory and its seal, but it is also the source of my power. The Blood Alliance has made it fully awakened."
Ouyang Xiaoleng has unspeakable complex feelings for the Demon King's Crown. It was the initiator of the encounter between him and Xia Qiu ten years ago. It can communicate with him through souls. He could feel its satisfaction at the moment, its desire for power was finally achieved, and it kept sending him signals of satisfaction.
"Xiao Leng, your divine ice should be able to summon the Ice Flame Divine Fox Slash now!" Ouyang Yong's voice pulled Ouyang Xiao Leng and Xia Qiu back to their original world.
"God gave me ice flames for my use!"
Ouyang Xiaoleng put the Underworld Sword back on the table and tried to shout. Then the sword surrounded by silver flames gradually appeared in his hand, and the sword body doubled in size. He waved the sword in the air just twice, causing a huge air current, and the plum blossom petals on the tree fell to the ground one after another.
"Xia Qiu, try and see what happens to your plum blade!" Ouyang Yong turned to Xia Qiu again.
She pulled off the plum blossom hairpin on her head and turned it into a long black knife with just a thought in her mind. Then she was surprised to find that she could control it to switch between the hairpin and the long knife at will. When she waved the long knife, she could feel a force that seemed to take her flying.
"Great, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief! It's just a pity that the flowers bloom! It will take some time before they bloom again!" Ouyang Yong looked at the plum blossom petals all over the ground with a look of regret on his face.
"I'm paying you back for your wine, old man!" Wang Yue raised her hand and the petals flew up from the ground, spinning and then climbed up the branches again, intact as before.
"The rabbit demon has the ability to bring plants back to life." Ouyang Xiaoleng explained while looking at the surprised Xia Qiu.
"I believe you have already experienced the changes that the Blood Alliance has brought to you! But if you want to use the full power of the Blood Alliance, you still need to continue training in the future and experience yourself in actual combat. In addition to your strength, you also need to experience your will. , without the backing of a strong will, you will only lose yourself and become slaves of strength." Ouyang Yong solemnly said to Ouyang Xiaoleng and Xia Qiu.
"Yeah!" Ouyang Xiaoleng responded while putting away the sword in his hand, and then turned to Xia Qiu.
From his eyes, Xia Qiu saw a joy that rarely appeared in daily life. Although it was just a little bit, it was worth thousands of thanks. She felt that all doubts and entanglements were over from the moment the blood pact was established, and he and she knew equally clearly that what awaited them would be a new beginning. From this moment on, her world has been closely connected with his. They have become each other's source of strength, soul partners, and spiritual pillars. They are destined to experience many difficulties and dangers, but they are bound to grow together.
"It's finally over! Wangyue, I want to drink tonight!" Ouyang Hongye, who had been silent all the time, finally relaxed. He needed a short release, because soon they would embark on a journey to Dongyao Water City again.
"I will stick with you until the end when it comes to drinking. Old man, let's come too!" A hearty smile appeared on Mochizuki's face.
Xia Qiu and Ouyang Xiaoleng each changed back to their previous clothes and returned to the human world of Yongchuan. On the way to send Xia Qiu home, they were silent for some reason. The early autumn night was a little chilly, and Xia Qiu, who was not wearing a coat, would occasionally shiver. Ouyang Xiaoleng silently stretched out his left hand to hold her right hand, passing on a little of his warmth to her.
"Tomorrow I will go to Dongyao with Hongye and Wangyue. If everything goes well, I can come back before next weekend." Ouyang Xiaoleng said quietly, feeling somewhat depressed at the thought of separation, but more worried.
"What should I do at school?" Xia Qiu didn't know why she had asked such a stupid question. She had known for a long time that after the blood pact was signed, he would go to Dongyao to seek help from the Amber Dragon King, but she was still worried about having to face the separation. Restless, and then became incoherent.
"Hongye has already made an agreement with Dong Muya. In addition, Grandpa Yong seems to have arranged a training course for you. The specific time should be informed by Jingji."
"Um!"
"I..." the two said in unison after falling into a brief silence again.
"Although Grandpa Yong will send thorns to protect you during my absence, you still have to be careful! You must be careful! If you encounter Qingyun's men, don't be brave and do everything possible to escape!"
Ouyang Xiaoleng stopped and faced Xia Qiu. When he saw the faint sadness on her face, his heart seemed to be stung. Who else would make him feel like this besides her? This heartache made him feel sad. He has a real sense of being alive, as if his life has other deeper meanings besides revenge.
Xia Qiu nodded and looked at the toe of her shoe. There was a stain on it under the moonlight, but she knew that now was not the time to care about it, but if she didn't find something to distract her, she felt that she would probably cry. I rarely shed tears but I don't know when I became so sentimental.
Ouyang Xiaoleng also took her other hand. Both of their hands were wrapped with bandages. The cut area of the Blood Alliance had been covered with an ointment made with demonic magic. It was basically healed and could not be felt. Pain. He lowered his head and put his forehead against hers and took a deep breath. The fragrance of the flower petal bath still remained on her body. The fragrance made him feel calm and safe, and he wished that time could stay at this moment forever. But at the same time, he also gained strength from her and was fearless even in the unknown journey.
"I will become a qualified blood pact maker. You must come back here safely!"
Xia Qiu didn't say the following words and only said them silently in her heart, but she knew that his heart could hear her. Please come back to me.