After merging with his current incarnation, Ji Mo's body rumbled, his skin crystalline, like jade.
As his eyes opened and closed, great stars rose and fell, suns and moons flickered out, a truly astonishing sight.
Anubis marveled, then grew somber and sighed, filled with emotion.
His master's talent was unparalleled, unmatched in history, but alas, fate was cruel, encountering ill fortune. A person without a past or future was destined for a grim end, a desolate conclusion.
"Slim dog, why the long face? You make it sound like I'm about to kick the bucket."
Ji Mo's spirits were high. He murmured, "As a person, one should not dwell on the past, nor covet the future, but live in the present. If there truly is no future, then I shall forge one with my own hands."
He spread his arms, stretched his waist, and took a deep breath, his gaze filled with unwavering resolve.
Then, he stepped out of the pool, dressed himself, concealed his aura, and returned to his ordinary appearance.
Though the tripartite cultivation had failed, the gains were substantial. Ji Mo felt his strength had improved considerably.
Anubis, having drunk some of the pool water, also benefited greatly, becoming stronger, and of course, thinner.
Just as Ji Mo was about to leave, a familiar voice reached him.
"Master, there was an anomaly in this area earlier. Perhaps the Pangu blood you seek is hidden nearby."
Dracula appeared, along with the little loli.
The two had discovered the commotion Ji Mo had just caused and had rushed over to investigate.
"Anubis, why are you here?"
Upon seeing Ji Mo and Anubis, Dracula was quite surprised.
And for some reason, his temper flared, feeling an inexplicable dislike for these two.
Anubis felt a pang of guilt, having recently ransacked Dracula, leaving him with nothing.
However, despite his unethical actions, he wouldn't back down. He said coldly, "What do you mean, why can't I be here? Do you have a problem with that..."
But before he could finish, he couldn't help but shiver, a chill running down his spine.
The little loli glared fiercely at Anubis, her clear eyes narrowed, and in a soft voice, she uttered incredibly menacing words: "Dare to touch someone like that to me, and I'll smash your dog head."
Dracula's eyes widened, and his eyes instantly welled up with tears. He hadn't expected happiness to arrive so suddenly.
Although his master was capricious and often beat him for no reason, he hadn't expected her to be outwardly cold but inwardly warm, so protective. It was so heartwarming.
But Dracula's感动 lasted less than three seconds before his expression quickly fell, feeling that he had been mistaken.
The little loli walked up to Ji Mo, with a protective expression, and asked, "Why is your face so pale? Did this dog head bully you? Did it force you to become its chosen one?"
It turned out her protectiveness was genuine, but she wasn't protecting Dracula; she was protecting Ji Mo.
Seeing Ji Mo with Anubis and his pale complexion, the little loli was instantly enraged, believing Ji Mo had been bullied by Anubis and wanting to avenge him.
Ji Mo was taken aback. Since when did he become her person?
However, he could truly feel the girl's genuine concern for him, which felt incredibly heartwarming. He couldn't help but pat her head, giving her a head-pat, and shook his head with a smile, indicating he wasn't bullied.
The little loli didn't refuse Ji Mo's affectionate gesture. She said coldly, "You don't need to be afraid. If this damned dog really bullied you, I'll kill it. Being a chosen one isn't a good thing; don't be foolishly deceived by these wicked gods."
In her eyes, Anubis was no good god. She feared Ji Mo, being naive, might be misled.
Sensing the killing intent emanating from the little loli, Anubis felt more wronged than Dou E.
Had it bullied Ji Mo?
It wouldn't dare, even with ten thousand times its courage.
At the same time, Anubis was utterly baffled as to how this girl had gotten involved with its master.
Its master's charm was too great, appealing to all ages!
"Lady Sagiri, you can't have a prejudice against me. I was indeed a scoundrel before, but now I've reformed and am a good, slim dog."
Anubis had no temper whatsoever when facing the little loli.
Firstly, the little loli's reputation was too formidable. Despite her harmless appearance, she had ended the lives of countless beings; she was truly ferocious.
Secondly, seeing the unclear relationship between the little loli and Ji Mo, it maintained a very low posture, daring not to be presumptuous.
The white-haired little loli, Sagiri, sized up Anubis and snorted, "A leopard can't change its spots. You don't look like a good thing at all."
"Little sister Sagiri, you see very accurately."
Ji Mo praised her sincerely.
This slim dog had even stripped Dracula of his underwear; it had no bottom line and was indeed a scoundrel.
However, as it was his dog, he spoke a few good words for Anubis, which finally dispelled Sagiri's thought of killing the dog.
"This place is too dangerous. You should leave quickly."
Sagiri advised Ji Mo to leave, believing this was no place for him.
At least ten gods had entered the Xuanyuan Cave. If a great battle erupted, he might be caught in the crossfire and lose his life.
Ji Mo didn't hide anything. He said, "Once I find the Pangu blood and some necessary items, I will naturally leave. Are you also looking for Pangu blood? What do you want to use it for? I'll split it with you once I find it."
"This..."
Sagiri's cheeks flushed, embarrassed to say she wanted to grow up.
Dracula, feeling resentful, spoke up, "What else could it be? Naturally, to become an adult, so she can hug and hold you high. I don't know what's so great about you, a scumbag who goes for massages without paying, that makes Master take such a big risk to find Pangu blood here."
Poor Dracula was beaten as soon as he finished speaking, his head acquiring new injuries and several large bumps.
Sagiri's expression became unnatural. The dead bat was talking nonsense; when had she ever said she wanted to hug and hold?
However, she was quite touched by Ji Mo's offer to split the Pangu blood with her once he found it.
Did this fool not know the preciousness of Pangu blood? To offer half of it so casually, even if she thought it was a lie, was very pleasing.
"You are weak and your qi and blood are depleted. You truly need to consume Pangu blood to survive. When I find the Pangu blood, I will share some with you."
Sagiri said, having already seen that Ji Mo's body had major problems.
She was the first wisp of blood essence in heaven and earth to achieve sentience and form, a primordial being with extraordinary attainments in the Great Dao of Bloodlines.
At this moment, she secretly resolved that after finding the Pangu blood, she would find a way to help Ji Mo completely resolve his physical hidden dangers and save his life.
Ji Mo said earnestly, "Actually, I'm not weak at all; I'm super brave and super strong. From now on, if anyone dares to bully you, I'll beat them until they cry for their mothers."
"Give me a break, you? Super brave and super strong?"
Dracula, covering his bumped head, couldn't stand Ji Mo's boasting and said disdainfully, "Do you know my master's status? If even she can't deal with an enemy, do you think you can? Humph..."
Anubis rolled its eyes wildly, wanting to retort: What are you humming about? You probably don't know how dangerous society is; next time, you'll still get ambushed.
Sagiri didn't take Ji Mo's words to heart either. Those who could pose a threat to her would be God Kings.
Beating a God King until they cried for their mothers was impossible.
After threatening Anubis to protect Ji Mo's safety, she hurriedly left with Dracula.
To the northwest, Sagiri sensed the unique aura of Pangu blood.