102: Lin Yao's Kun Whale

The night deepened.

After parting ways with Bai Yunxi and Lin Yao, Mysterious Ink, alone as a snake, returned to the quiet Small Courtyard.

The entire courtyard was empty.

Without Ye Feiyan around, even the air seemed a bit dull.

"Sigh..."

Bored, Mysterious Ink yawned and coiled directly onto the massive couch, made of Thousand-Year Cold Jade, that had long been prepared for him.

He might as well sleep.

However.

Just as he was about to enter "Idle Mode".

A slightly hurried knocking suddenly sounded.

"Dong! Dong! Dong!"

"Hmm?"

Mysterious Ink's majestic dragon pupils, which had been half-closed, suddenly snapped open.

Who is it?!

Who would come so late?

"Fellow Daoist Mysterious Ink, it's me, Lin Yao!"

Outside the door came the voice of Senior Brother Lin Yao, full of sincerity and a hint of nervousness.

Lin Yao?

What is he here for?

A trace of doubt flashed in Mysterious Ink's heart.

Nevertheless, he swayed his Dragon tail and used Yao Power to slowly open the courtyard gate.

Lin Yao stood alone at the entrance, looking somewhat uneasy.

His face was filled with hesitation and struggle, as if he had something difficult to say.

"Come in."

Mysterious Ink's magnetic voice slowly sounded.

"Yes, thank you, Fellow Daoist Mysterious Ink."

Hearing this, Lin Yao looked greatly relieved and quickly stepped into the courtyard.

He looked at Mysterious Ink, who was coiled upon the Cold Jade Couch like a Primordial Demon God, and first bowed with extreme reverence.

Then, he got straight to the point.

"Fellow Daoist Mysterious Ink."

Gritting his teeth, he cautiously took out a length of thorn from his Storage Pouch—it was entirely emerald green and covered in profound Dao Patterns—a thorn!

That was precisely one of the five major Fourth-Tier Spirit Materials required for refining the "infant transformation pill"—

The Azurewood Thorn.

"I wish to make a trade with you, Fellow Daoist!"

He looked at Mysterious Ink, and his eyes, which were usually full of sincerity, were now filled only with endless... pleading!

"I am willing to exchange this item for... five drops of your vital blood!"

vital blood?!

Hearing those two words, Mysterious Ink's majestic dragon pupils suddenly narrowed!

One must know that vital blood is the essence of a Yao Beast's cultivation and Bloodline.

Every drop is incredibly precious.

This guy actually asked for five drops right away?!

"What do you want my vital blood for?"

Mysterious Ink's scrutinizing gaze fell upon Lin Yao.

Feeling the terrifying pressure that was almost tangible, a layer of fine cold sweat immediately broke out on Lin Yao's forehead.

He knew that if he couldn't explain this clearly, he might not be able to walk out of this gate today.

He no longer concealed anything and immediately revealed his deepest secret.

"To be frank, Fellow Daoist."

"I am the one who obtained the Legacy from this trip to the Tidal Palace!"

Boom!!!

When this was said, even Mysterious Ink, whose state of mind was usually as calm as an ancient well, couldn't help but feel a hint of surprise.

It was really him?

"The Tidal Palace's Legacy is divided into two parts," Lin Yao continued.

"The first is the Tidal Palace's foundational Cultivation Technique from back then—the Azure Ripple Art!"

"The second is a Yao Beast Egg that has been under a Seal for thousands of years!"

"That Yao Beast Egg is the only Bloodline left by the Tidal Palace's Sect-Guardian Spirit Beast, the 'Whale Peng'!"

"Furthermore, within its body is contained a very faint trace of the Bloodline of the Ancient Divine Beast, the Kunpeng!"

Kunpeng?!

A ripple stirred in Mysterious Ink's heart once more.

That was a supreme Divine Beast rumored to be comparable to their Primordial Dragon Clan.

"Now, I have successfully hatched that Yao Beast Egg."

A bitter smile appeared on Lin Yao's face.

"However, the Kunpeng Bloodline within it has been dormant for too long and is unable to fully Awaken!"

"And to make it Awaken, a massive amount of High-Tier Yao Beast vital blood is needed as a catalyst!"

"Fellow Daoist Mysterious Ink, you are now a true Black Flood Dragon, and your Bloodline Rank is at least Fourth-Tier or higher."

"Therefore..."

"Your vital blood can help my 'Whale Kun' completely Awaken the dormant... Kunpeng Power."

After hearing this explanation, Mysterious Ink finally understood.

A trace of curiosity flashed in his majestic dragon pupils.

"What exactly does this so-called 'Whale Kun' look like?"

"Bring it out, let me see."

"Alright!"

Lin Yao didn't refuse at all. He immediately released the "Whale Kun," which he treasured greatly, from the spirit beast pouch specifically used for raising Spirit Beasts.

Buzz—!

A deep blue halo, filled with the aura of stars and dreams, instantly enveloped the entire courtyard.

A strange creature, about the size of a small calf, deep starry in color, was happily swimming in mid-air.

It looked like a whale shrunk countless times.

However, its pectoral fins were a pair of wings, also covered in star patterns.

Overall, it looked illusory and dreamlike, seemingly not a creature of the mortal world.

"Yiya! Yiya!"

The "Whale Kun" became incredibly excited the moment it was released.

It affectionately rubbed its round head against Lin Yao's body, letting out cries that sounded like an infant's, full of dependence.

Mysterious Ink watched this marvelous scene, a sharp glint flashing in his majestic dragon pupils.

He could clearly sense that.

Within the body of this "Whale Kun," there was indeed an extremely vast and ancient, terrifying Bloodline Power!

However, that power seemed to be firmly locked down by an invisible shackle.

Completely unable to be released.

"Fine then."

Mysterious Ink thought for a moment and finally agreed.

Considering the number of Free Meals this guy had treated him to in the past, he would help.

Moreover.

That "Azurewood Thorn" was indeed one of the five Core Main Materials Ye Feiyan needed to refine the "infant transformation pill."

By all standards, this transaction was not a loss.

"Open your mouth."

Mysterious Ink's magnetic voice slowly sounded.

Lin Yao was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes burst forth with unprecedented ecstasy.

He quickly commanded his still bewildered "Whale Kun" to open its massive maw, large enough to swallow a cow.

Mysterious Ink no longer hesitated.

With a thought.

Five drops of majestic vital blood—dark gold in color, faintly entwined with Black Lightning, and brimming with supreme Dragon Might—shot out from his mouth.

They flew directly into the mouth of the "Whale Kun."

After completing all this, Mysterious Ink's aura weakened slightly.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Mysterious Ink, for your assistance! Thank you, Fellow Daoist Mysterious Ink, for your assistance!"

Having obtained the vital blood, Lin Yao was overjoyed.

He bowed repeatedly to Mysterious Ink, full of gratitude.

After chatting briefly,

He finally turned and left contentedly, taking the equally excited "Whale Kun" with him... Quietness returned to the courtyard.

The bored Mysterious Ink yawned and fell back into a deep sleep.

Who knows how much time passed.

When the first ray of Morning Light pierced the clouds and spread across the land, a white figure, filled with endless coldness and chilling killing intent, silently landed in the courtyard.

Ye Feiyan had returned.

"How did it go?"

Mysterious Ink opened his dragon pupils and asked.

"Heh..."

A cold smile appeared on Ye Feiyan's beautiful, aloof face.

"Using the method I used against the 'Spirit Snake,'"

"half of all the Hidden Agent I could find within Fallen Immortal City."

"have already been killed by me."

Hiss—!

Hearing this understatement, Mysterious Ink couldn't help but secretly click his tongue.

This woman... is truly f*cking... crazy!