Chapter 71 The Sea Elder's Mysterious Ice Dragon Soars Out, Ancient River's Ambiguous Medusa

Grayish-white bone ash drifted in the air, congealing into cinders, scattering liberally like autumn rain.

Gu He watched this scene quietly.

The summoned Flood Dragon, whose time was running out, carried Yun Shan and the others at the very last moment, returning to the open space of the Inner Academy's Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower.

Now, the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower could no longer be called a tower; without the Fallen Heart Flame, that cheating Sharp Weapon shrouding it, it was just a ruin.

After the battle, the tall tower had collapsed, and only the broken Foundation remained, with tiles and rubble scattered everywhere.

Yun Yun was the first to ignore the ruins covering the ground; she retracted her life-bound sword, sprinted over, and hugged Gu He tightly, only to realize there were people behind her, at which point she shyly pulled away in a flash.

Her beautiful eyes brimmed with tears, "Gu He, you scared me to death!"

Gu He retracted the Crimson Sky Sword, his bloodthirsty Killing Intent slowly dissipating, and he smiled gently.

"It's fine, everything is resolved now."

Ice Emperor Hai Bodong exclaimed with great emotion, "I knew you were strong!"

Although he hadn't expected Gu He to be able to kill them in seconds.

Yun Shan chuckled, "If your deeds were told back in the sect, you don't know how many young men and women would idolize you!"

He suddenly thought of something and asked with some concern, "The Gu Clan won't send any more experts, will they?"

Gu He shook his head, "The heavens are high and the emperor is far away; if they were going to send anyone, they would have come by now."

In the distance, Elder Su Qian had already changed his attire and called over Elder Hu Qian, and together they flew forward.

"pill king Gu," he said with respect and directness, "The Fallen Heart Flame is the Foundation of our Jia Nan Academy. Our academy cannot be without it. Could you please return it to us?"

"If you are willing to return it, our academy will surely treat you with generous gifts."

Gu He snorted coldly, "Elder Su has a good plan, but can't you see that I have already completed the Fusion with the Fallen Heart Flame?"

Cold sweat broke out on Su Qian's forehead, and caution filled his face, "Then, once we have rebuilt the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower, would the pill king be willing to come to our Inner Academy periodically to replenish the Fallen Heart Flame?"

How could Su Qian not know that it was impossible for Gu He to return the Heavenly Flame? He was just using a strategy of suppression before advancement, using the former to set off the latter, hoping to make Gu He soften his heart and agree.

As the Grand Elder, he could not just watch the Fallen Heart Flame be taken away.

After all, this was the core Cultivate system of their Jia Nan Academy! The establishment of their academy was also due to this wisp of Heavenly Flame.

Gu He ignored him and gave Ice Emperor Hai Bodong a knowing look, then crossed his arms and watched with composure.

He had previously promised Ice Emperor Hai Bodong that he would let him show off; this was a man's business, and those who know, know.

Ice Emperor Hai Bodong was wearing a water-blue robe with clear spirit snake patterns on it. His lips were pressed into a straight line, his expression solemn, and his Aura was fully exposed.

"Losing the Fallen Heart Flame only means your Jia Nan Academy has lost one method of Cultivate, but if you provoke us, your entire academy will have no need to exist!"

Ice Emperor Hai Bodong exerted all the might and dominance of his life.

Su Qian looked at Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, and a wave of dissatisfaction welled up in his heart. In such a short time, he could not recognize who the person in front of him was.

Although he had lived a long time and had seniority, many memories had become less clear with age.

"I know Your Excellency is an expert, but is there any need to be so arrogant?"

"I am speaking to pill king Gu!"

Ice Emperor Hai Bodong smiled coldly, his short white beard moving without wind, and his icy Dou Qi leaked out instantly.

"This old man did not intend to take advantage of the situation, but who told you, brat Su Qian, to have no respect for your Elders...!"

Ice-attribute Profound Rank Advanced Dou Technique, Profound Ice Dragon Soar, activate!

Ice Emperor Hai Bodong's Dou Qi condensed into a massive ice dragon, hissing and circling in the sky.

For a moment, the world turned blue, and a thousand miles were frozen.

"Body Protection Technique!"

Su Qian hurriedly protected his body. He trembled at the sight of the flying azure dragon, but his strength as a two-star Dou Zong gave his tone a hint of trembling toughness.

"Former Jia Ma Empire top ten expert, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, I know you." Amidst Ice Emperor Hai Bodong's ultimate move, Su Qian recalled a figure from many years ago.

He looked at Gu He, who was standing like a poplar tree behind Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, smiled bitterly, and withdrew the last trace of his toughness.

"Master Ice, it is... this little one, who failed to recognize Mount Tai."

"Brat Su Qian, take the Inner Academy Elders and... apologize to these few!"

Su Qian, along with Hu Qian, bowed deeply, their white hair and beards fluttering messily in the wind, masking his last trace of emotion.

These words and this bow were not for Ice Emperor Hai Bodong; if it came to a one-on-one fight, he wouldn't fear him at all, but he feared the Gu He behind Ice Emperor Hai Bodong.

With Gu He backing Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, it would be no problem for Ice Emperor Hai Bodong to run rampant in Jia Nan Academy.

The phrase "failed to recognize Mount Tai" said everything about his submission.

Ice Emperor Hai Bodong retracted his skill and nodded with satisfaction at this scene.

Refreshed, absolutely refreshed!

Suddenly, heavy snow began to fall from the sky, as if the heat from Gu He's previous battle using the Heavenly Flame had turned into steam, colliding with the cold Qi in Ice Emperor Hai Bodong's Dou Technique, mixing with the dust in the air and condensing into snow upon meeting the cold.

The bustling snowflakes were like crane feathers.

Gu He looked at this slightly desolate snow scene and took Yun Yun's fair hand.

"Let's go, it's time to return."

Yun Yun held Gu He's hand back, smiling beautifully, her beautiful eyes darting around.

...

Gu He stayed at the Black Seal Auction House, which had already changed its name, for two days.

Mainly because Medusa was too "clingy."

Just after seizing the Heavenly Flame, they returned to the auction house to rest.

In the room,

The Seven-Colored Small Snake in his chest pocket nimbly crawled out.

The next instant, the small snake shone brightly, and Medusa appeared, dressed in a purple robe.

The purple robe she was wearing was clearly not the one from last time; this dress was embroidered with wisteria flowers at the hem, accompanied by spots of tender green, bringing a touch of charming freshness.

She was wearing the boots Gu He had given her on her feet. Noticing Gu He's gaze directed at her legs, she snorted in dissatisfaction.

"You said you wanted me to accompany you to seize the Heavenly Flame. Meeting a Dou Zong was one thing, but then eight whole Dou Zuns came!"

"Their attacks almost hurt me!"

Medusa was a bit angry, her cheeks slightly puffed, her eyes carrying a faint Evil Qi, looking like a mix of resentment and Killing Intent.

When Gu He was causing a scene at Jia Nan Academy, she had been coiled in Gu He's pocket with her snake tail, huddled up.

She seriously suspected that Gu He just wanted to take the opportunity to finish her off.

But the sound of Gu He killing eight Dou Zuns in seconds made her realize that she had been shallow.

"Sorry." Gu He smiled faintly.

He had guessed Medusa's thoughts.

After all, no one would have expected that development.

"But I definitely won't let you get hurt." Gu He said slowly, his voice carrying deep meaning.

Outside, the sun was setting, and the glow of the sunset filled the sky.

The sunset light shone through the window, brighter than a night-luminescent pearl, reflecting onto Medusa's charming face, which she was unaware of, making it look exceptionally beautiful.

Medusa couldn't help but take a step back.

Why did she feel... that Gu He was a bit strange?

Gu He suddenly pressed forward, and dark green flames surrounded the two of them, like a cage.

It wasn't until Medusa was pressed against the wall that she finally realized something.

"You... you want to... Mmph!"

Before Medusa could finish speaking, Gu He kissed her lips.

The burning, hot kiss, carrying the faint fragrance of a Medicinal Pill, made Medusa's mind go blank for a moment, as if she were drifting in the clouds.

She hurriedly resisted.

Countless small green energy snakes emerged from the ground, their snake tongues flickering and venom dripping, but they were instantly burned to ashes by the green flames surrounding Gu He.

"Thump thump..." Medusa could clearly feel her own heartbeat.

Her proud figure was even more curvaceous under Gu He's pressing posture.

The ring-like green flames curled around the two of them.