269: Xiaoyou's courage

Xiao You chuckled, "No need."

Hearing this, You Potian opened his eyes and asked in confusion, "You Huang, what do you mean by this?"

You Huang smiled and said, "You Potian, with a master like you as a follower, my path in the Demon Domain will be much smoother. So, I won't give up on you."

"But there's no need to leave a Soul Imprint on you. Because I trust your character. A gentleman's word is his bond; even without a Soul Imprint, I believe you will wholeheartedly assist me."

Hearing this, You Potian was stunned, staring intently at You Huang for a long time before he said in a deep voice, "You Huang, I originally thought you were just lucky to have made a good friend. I never expected you to have such courage."

"Whether there's a Soul Imprint or not, I will assist you well!"

Lu Xingchen watched from the side and couldn't help but nod slightly.

Xiao You played that move beautifully!

Even if a Soul Imprint was left, You Potian couldn't be completely loyal to Xiao You. Filled with resentment, he might even backstab Xiao You.

But now, by giving up on leaving a Soul Imprint, Xiao You instead gained You Potian's trust and a loyal follower.

The saying goes, attacking the body is inferior, attacking the heart is superior.

Xiao You truly mastered psychology.

The Ghost beside him also breathed a sigh of relief.

If she had seen her son have a Soul Imprint left on him by You Huang, she would definitely have been very upset.

But she never expected You Huang to be so magnanimous, choosing to trust her son.

Regardless, not having one's life in someone else's hands was a good thing.

As for becoming You Huang's follower, it was no big deal.

Although You Huang's strength was average, Lu Xingchen was a tough nut to crack.

With this connection in the future, You Potian might even encounter times when he needs Lu Xingchen's help.

The Ghost said in a deep voice, "Since everyone has gained something, this farce is over. You all go back and rest! Lu Xingchen, come with me!"

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen's heart skipped a beat.

Xiao You had already let You Potian off the hook, so why did this Ghost still want to see him alone?

Did she know about him obtaining Qing Kuang's Dragon Bone?

The Dragon Bone left by a Half-Step Emperor Realm expert was indeed a supreme treasure. If the Dragon Clan knew about it, they probably wouldn't let him leave easily.

No matter. At worst, he would crush the token Shi Lei, Vice Hall Master of the Human Emperor Hall had left him.

The Human Race Saints would definitely do their best to ensure his safety.

As for that Dragon Bone, Lu Xingchen would never spit out something he had already consumed!

Xiao You looked at Lu Xingchen with a worried expression and said in a deep voice, "Xingchen, what's going on with you?"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "It's fine, I believe Clan Chief Ghost won't do anything to me. Xiao You, you go home and rest first!"

Xiao You nodded slightly, "Be careful in everything!"

Everyone dispersed, and Lu Xingchen followed the Ghost back to her mansion.

The Ghost brewed a pot of tea for Lu Xingchen, then said in a deep voice, "Lu Xingchen, is the Dragon Bone you obtained in the Dragon Bone Lake the one from Emperor Qing?"

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly and said with a wry smile, "Senior Ghost still saw through it."

The Ghost said in a deep voice, "You only had ten days to enter the Dragon Pool. No matter how high your talent, it couldn't compare to Xiao Tian's ten years of arduous Cultivation. But your Dragon Power is stronger than Xiao Tian's, so I can only deduce that the Emperor Bone gave you the benefit."

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "So? What does Senior Ghost want to do to me?"

The Ghost said in a deep voice, "You, a Human Race member, could actually gain the recognition of Emperor Qing. That's truly unbelievable. However, since Emperor Qing has recognized you, I naturally won't do anything detrimental to you. You can take this Emperor Bone with peace of mind."

"Fortunately, I was the one leading the team this time. The Clan Chiefs of the Azure Dragon Clan and White Dragon Clan have both stepped into the Saint Realm. If they had discovered this matter, they might have made things difficult for you."

Lu Xingchen cupped his hands to the Ghost and smiled, "Thank you, Senior Ghost, for keeping my secret!"

The Ghost chuckled, "You're quite quick-witted, young man. The main reason I called you over this time is to ask if Emperor Qing left you a Legacy?"

"Emperor Qing was a member of the Dragon Clan, and the Legacy he left behind would surely be more suitable for the Dragon Clan to Cultivate. It would be useless in your hands. If you're willing, I can exchange it for a Heaven Rank Martial Skill I possess."

Lu Xingchen shook his head slightly and said softly, "I'm very sorry, Senior Ghost, Emperor Qing did not give me any Legacy; he only left behind the Dragon Bone."

The Ghost sighed softly.

"Alas, as expected! It's not that easy to obtain the Legacy of a Half-Step Emperor Realm expert. Did Emperor Qing leave any advice for our Dragon Clan Juniors?"

Lu Xingchen nodded gently and said softly, "This, he truly did!"

Hearing this, the Ghost's eyes lit up, and she said with a smile, "That's wonderful, tell me in detail!"

Lu Xingchen said softly, "Senior Emperor Qing told me that when he Broke through to the Half-Step Emperor Realm, he was fortunate enough to step into the River of Time and discovered that the Dragon Clan would face a calamity a hundred years later."

"He used the Emperor Bone as a condition, asking me to help at the critical moment."

Hearing this, the Ghost was greatly astonished.

"What? A calamity? Emperor Qing has been gone for a hundred years, doesn't that mean the calamity is about to arrive? Lu Xingchen, you really gave me a 'surprise'!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "I'm just telling the truth. What Emperor Qing said should not be false. But worrying now is useless; we can only strive to Cultivate and improve our strength as much as possible."

"A gentleman's word is his bond. If the Dragon Clan truly faces hardship in the future, even if it's a thousand miles away, I, Lu Xingchen, will definitely fulfill my promise and come to assist."

The Ghost sighed softly.

"Alas, that's all we can do! Recently, the Tianyuan Continent has gradually become less peaceful. In the fifth great war between humans and demons, both sides suffered heavy losses. The Human Race's Kindling and God of War appeared simultaneously, and the Dragon Clan also saw a young generation Cultivating to the eighth rank."

"Your generation is a generation of shining stars, and it will also inevitably be a generation with a difficult future. Lu Xingchen, keep up the good work! The relationship between the Human Race and the Yao Race has always been good. I hope you become strong quickly and help the Dragon Clan withstand this tribulation."

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly, "This Junior will definitely do his best!"

The Ghost nodded slightly and said with a smile, "Please keep Emperor Qing's words to yourself. I don't want the Dragon Clan to fall into panic."

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Of course. I took Senior Emperor Qing's Dragon Bone, so I definitely have to keep it hidden. Why would I actively publicize it?"

The Ghost waved her hand and said with a smile, "Alright, you may go! I also need to go into seclusion. If I can successfully Breakthrough to the Saint Realm this time, it will give the Netherworld Clan more say."

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Before I leave, this Junior has one more request."