Chapter 173: I Am Raynor!
Di Tian sensed those two familiar auras and his majestic demeanor faltered. Recalling how Biji had hardly paid him any attention since Du Qianjue left, Di Tian's face turned sour, clearly displeased.
With Biji before and Zhang Lexuan after, it was undeniable—Du Qianjue truly deserved the title of a scoundrel.
Despite his irritation, Di Tian still tore through the space and stepped out above the Lake of Life, waiting for Du Qianjue and Xue Linglong to arrive.
"Hehehe—Beast God, I'm Raynor of Teemo!" Du Qianjue's mischievous voice arrived before he did.
Hearing this cheeky voice, Di Tian's face darkened, half expecting to see Du Qianjue with hair shining in hues of red and blue instead of its actual ghostly yellow.
Soon after, a streak of black light cut through the sky, arriving instantly before Di Tian. "Why are you here?" Di Tian looked at Xue Linglong in Du Qianjue's arms, his gaze steady as he stared back into Du Qianjue's eyes.
Stay calm, stay calm! I am the Beast God, not to be provoked by this mere mortal!
"Hehehe, of course, I came to borrow the Lake of Life," Du Qianjue set down Xue Linglong and said with a grin.
"Just use it, but don't damage the essence of the Lake of Life. You don't need to tell me about absorbing a bit of life force, such trivial matters," Di Tian frowned slightly.
Du Qianjue nodded, then glanced around the Lake of Life, but did not find the green silhouette he was expecting.
"What are you looking for?" Di Tian instinctively felt something was amiss.
"Where's Biji? I need her help," Du Qianjue grinned, his white teeth gleaming.
Crack—
Di Tian's fists clenched suddenly, the crisp sound of bones colliding rang out.
Hard fists, indeed!
"She's still sleeping late at night!" Di Tian's veins bulged on his forehead as he gritted his teeth.
The next second, a beautiful figure in a green dress with an exquisite demeanor descended from the sky. "Qianjue! How come you are here?" Biji, with crystal-like wings folded behind her, looked at Du Qianjue with surprise, tinged with a hint of reproach visible even to Du Qianjue.
So long has passed without a visit from you!
Scoundrel!
Du Qianjue and Di Tian's faces stiffened simultaneously.
Di Tian because he had just mentioned Biji was asleep, and then she appeared, slapping his face metaphorically.
Du Qianjue's face stiffened because he had just escaped the quagmire at Shrek and now had to deal with Biji.
"Cough cough, I need your help with something," Du Qianjue coughed awkwardly.
It's a bit awkward indeed, considering she's one of the Ten Great Beasts of the continent, the number one healer transformed into a super beauty.
Neglected, indeed.
But what can Du Qianjue do, given Biji is the best healer in the Douluo Continent?
With Biji's healing powers, Du Qianjue could survive almost anything.
With her protection, he could afford to be reckless.
"Ah... you need my help..." Biji's initial joy faded, her smile turning somewhat teasing.
Need sister's help? No problem!
But what will you offer me in exchange?
Du Qianjue's expression grew more awkward, his eyes pleading towards Xue Linglong.
Xue Linglong turned away indifferently, humming a song Du Qianjue had sung before.
Seeing no help from Xue Linglong, Du Qianjue turned his gaze to Di Tian and blinked.
Di Tian raised an eyebrow, about to speak when he heard Biji's snort.
"Hmm...?"
"Why is it still dark? Seems I was indeed woken up; still a bit sleepy. Don't call me for nothing!" Di Tian looked up at the sky, smacked his lips, and vanished on the spot.
Di Tian!!!
Du Qianjue nearly had a Spartan moment.
Deserved for you, Di Tian, acting all Sheep in the Big City!
And Snow, really, sending your husband out, weren't you the one clinging to the vinegar pot in the early days?
Du Qianjue was exhausted.
"Alright, Biji, what do you want in exchange for your help?" Du Qianjue sighed, his tone resigned.
"Hmm... I haven't decided yet, I'll tell you later," Biji tapped her red lips, her green eyes curving into crescents, "Let's first discuss what you need my help with, though I guess it's probably just healing, that's all I really do."
"Indeed, this might be even riskier than the time I formed my soul core. Otherwise, I wouldn't bother you," Du Qianjue nodded.
Just knowing how the cultivation method operates is like groping for stones to cross the river, creating something from nothing.
Pioneers always face the hardest challenges; this path Du Qianjue must walk alone.
"More dangerous than last time?" Biji was startled.
She vividly remembered the last time Du Qianjue formed a complementary second soul core—something even Biji hadn't achieved, knowing well its difficulty.
When Du Qianjue formed his attribute soul core, it was almost as if his organs were ground to pieces, spewing out fragments of organs and blood nearly equal to his body weight.
Only because Biji was there could Du Qianjue dare to attempt forming a second soul core at the soul saint stage.
"Yes, more dangerous than last time, so I need you to protect me again," Du Qianjue gave a wry smile, his expression sincere as he looked at Biji.
Biji frowned slightly, worry filling her eyes: "Can't you avoid taking this risk?"
Not taking risks...
Actually, it would be possible, although it would greatly extend the development period and his combat abilities wouldn't match those that a cultivation method could enhance, but defeating Tang San would still be feasible.
But... that wasn't what Du Qianjue wanted.
Since arriving in this world, he had resolved to forge his own path, merging his own spirit with his body, creating a route to ascension!
"I must do this!" Du Qianjue's tone was firm, "No matter what, I must succeed!"
"If I don't even trust myself, why should I bother cultivating at all?!"
Seeing Du Qianjue's determined look, Biji sighed softly, her expression softening.
"Don't worry, I'll definitely protect you. I won't let anything happen to you!"
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(End of Chapter)