Chapter 1353 - 1349
With no outsiders present, the Dragon Spirit actually preferred to maintain its original appearance.
The dragon soul, the size of a raccoon, grumbled, but its body was honest enough, circling around Yun Ran’s feet, more or less like a pet cat.
Yun Ran held back for a while before restraining the impulse to kick the Dragon Spirit flying with her foot.
"You’re a Dragon Spirit, not a pet. Stop circling me. Also, have you finished the task I gave you, or are you already falling behind?"
Dragon Spirit: ...
He really planned to poison Yun Ran mute one day— that smart mouth never had anything good to say!
"Aren’t I happy? You really do have a temper..."
The Dragon Spirit pouted but ultimately didn’t finish the last few words, lest he get slapped by Yun Ran.
Behind Yun Ran’s back, the Dragon Spirit rolled its eyes multiple times, yet the tone of voice suggested some guilt.
"Alright, I’m going, just wait!"
The Dragon Spirit wagged its tail, prancing away from Yun Ran, now that the close proximity had made the temperature rise quickly, he moved further away.
This way, there shouldn’t be anything Yun Ran would be displeased with.
The surrounding void substance dissipated for the most part, naturally increasing visibility significantly, so even from a distance, it didn’t affect the view.
Yun Ran’s mouth finally curled up, soon she could counter those damn patterns.
She coldly snorted in her heart: Little fellow, you’re still too young to fight with me!
Once the last wisp of mist cleared away, the Fire Essences flew back to Yun Ran’s side, their five changing facial features all showing excitement.
[Master, Master, we burned all those annoying things clean!]
[Master, I worked the hardest, look, I’ve even lost a circle of weight.]
[And me, and me, I also worked very hard.]
...
The chattering voices of the Fire Essences almost wished Yun Ran to praise each one of them one by one on the spot.
Yun Ran was indeed doting on her ’children,’ reaching out one by one to touch each of the Fire Essences on their heads.
"Good job, you’re all good children. Now, you should head back inside the Demon-locking Tower and cultivate well. Later, I’ll find some more fire attribute Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures for you to eat."
Praised, and with the promise of heavenly materials and earthly treasures to eat, there couldn’t be anything more delightful.
The Fire Essences immediately, happily lined up and returned to the internal of the Demon-locking Tower.
The Dragon Spirit returned at this moment too, but he still remembered how Yun Ran treated him rudely earlier, now acting quite haughty by turning his head away and refusing to look at Yun Ran.
Clearly, he’s waiting for Yun Ran to bow her head first, otherwise, he, the mighty Dragon King, would have no face.
"Did you twist your neck?"
The Dragon Spirit had it all planned out, but Yun Ran’s straightforward comment immediately broke his defenses.
No longer caring to confront Yun Ran, he directly said: "I knew nothing good could ever come from that foul mouth of yours. Did you think spitting fire doesn’t take any effort?"
This wasn’t a clarification but rather fighting for the respect and benefits he deserved!
Everyone needs dignity, he, the great Dragon King even more so!
Yun Ran remained silent for a moment, then rummaged in her belongings, pulling out a palm-sized piece of what looked like beast hide of indistinct color that seemed to have been scavenged from a trash heap somewhere.
"Alright, this is a secret technique passed down from my ancestors at Qingfeng Temple. It’s useful for naturally born creatures like yourself, so I’ll teach it to you."
The Dragon Spirit initially intended to secure some negotiating power for himself, but upon hearing Yun Ran’s offer, his mind buzzed and went blank for a while.
"Take it, see, if not for you being somewhat earnest, there was no way I’d give this thing to you."
Yun Ran continued to emphasize the importance of this secret technique, how she was taking a tremendous risk to pass it onto the Dragon Spirit.
But the Dragon Spirit, at this moment, couldn’t hear a word. All he saw was Yun Ran’s mouth opening and closing.
"... I’m warning you, this thing can only be passed to someone like you. If you dare to pass this secret technique to others, putting me in a wrongful position of karma, I’ll peel your skin directly!"
Finally, the Dragon Spirit clearly heard the last sentence.
He, better than anyone, knows how much Yun Ran fears taking on karmic responsibilities that don’t belong to her.
Yet right now, she’s willing to give him the secret technique passed down from the Qingfeng Temple; his eyes instantaneously became moist.
What does this signify?
This couldn’t just be explained as a secret technique; this was Yun Ran entrusting her life in trusting him!!!
All those previous frustrations in his heart instantly vanished cleanly; it’s an absolute miracle to have gained the trust of someone like Yun Ran, who has such strong boundaries.
The Dragon Spirit quickly extended his claw. This moment, he didn’t mind the beast hide looking dirty and messy at all.
How could it be dirty? This was clearly the mark of time, the etching of years!
"Rest assured, I swear, I will never let a third person know about this secret technique in my lifetime; henceforth, I am the dog of Qingfeng Temple!"
The Dragon Spirit actually wanted to say he’d be Yun Ran’s dog, but thought for a moment, previously when he merely circled Yun Ran once, she already wanted to kick him away.
Forget it, better to be Qingfeng Temple’s dog; since Yun Ran is the temple master, he’d indirectly be Yun Ran’s dog anyway.
"Is there anywhere else you need me? If not, I’d like to go back and take a look at this secret technique. Once I’ve mastered it, I’ll squish those who dared imprison me!"
Don’t be fooled by the Dragon Spirit’s antics and silliness in front of Yun Ran, he actually holds grudges fiercely in his heart!
"Alright, there’s nothing left for you here, you can leave!"
The Dragon Spirit left contented, Yun Ran retracted the Demon-locking Tower.
At this moment, she held a Demon Core in her hand for illumination; the entire space was as bright as if the best light was installed.
She rummaged in the pouch again, pulled out a simple folding chair, and sat down.
She took out a bottle of water, drank a sip, and her internal anger subsided more than half.
"Now, do you still have...
The Dragon Spirit quickly extended his claw. This moment, he didn’t mind the beast hide looking dirty and messy at all.
How could it be dirty? This was clearly the mark of time, the etching of years!
"Rest assured, I swear, I will never let a third person know about this secret technique in my lifetime; henceforth, I am the dog of Qingfeng Temple!"
The Dragon Spirit actually wanted to say he’d be Yun Ran’s dog, but thought for a moment, previously when he merely circled Yun Ran once, she already wanted to kick him away.
Forget it, better to be Qingfeng Temple’s dog; since Yun Ran is the temple master, he’d indirectly be Yun Ran’s dog anyway.
"Is there anywhere else you need me? If not, I’d like to go back and take a look at this secret technique. Once I’ve mastered it, I’ll squish those who dared imprison me!"
Don’t be fooled by the Dragon Spirit’s antics and silliness in front of Yun Ran, he actually holds grudges fiercely in his heart!
"Alright, there’s nothing left for you here, you can leave!"
The Dragon Spirit left contented, Yun Ran retracted the Demon-locking Tower.
At this moment, she held a Demon Core in her hand for illumination; the entire space was as bright as if the best light was installed.
She rummaged in the pouch again, pulled out a simple folding chair, and sat down.
She took out a bottle of water, drank a sip, and her internal anger subsided more than half.
"Now, do you still have...