Chapter 475: Chapter 474: The Origins and Consequences of the Sealing
The wooden figure jumped straight off Yun Ran’s shoulder. Clearly, it had already scouted the direction and was planning to explore.
However, before leaving, it ’warned’ Yun Ran: "Behave yourself, don’t think just because you’re a weakling now, I won’t beat you up!"
"Mm-hmm, don’t worry, Master-Uncle, I’ll definitely focus on cultivating~"
Yun Ran nodded quickly, that obedient look made the Dragon Spirit feel like this person had been possessed by someone from who knows where.
The wooden figure bounced away and soon disappeared, allowing Yun Ran to finally let out a long breath.
"Well, who would’ve thought that fearless Yun Ran would have such a timid moment..."
The Dragon Spirit was gloating, but Yun Ran’s sinister glare quickly shut it up.
Good, Yun Ran was still Yun Ran, not possessed.
Even though the contract with Yun Ran had been dissolved, and it was free now, the Dragon Spirit still felt a bit uneasy under Yun Ran’s gaze.
It quickly added a couple of words: "But hey, you still have the admirable quality of respecting your mentors."
Only then did Yun Ran withdraw the murderous look towards the Dragon Spirit: "If it weren’t for the fact that you came to find me, I’d give you a piece of my mind!"
With that, Yun Ran sat down for meditation and breathing control. Since Master-Uncle said this place was suitable for cultivating, it must be true.
The Dragon Spirit, seeing that Yun Ran could calm down to cultivate even in such a critical moment, was also greatly shocked.
"Really, you’re just going to let your Master-Uncle find a way out while you stay here and cultivate?"
It’s not like the Dragon Spirit doubted the wooden figure, who could easily dissolve the symbiotic contract it couldn’t break.
Moreover, helping it perfectly merge the Dragon Cores of Water and Fire Spirits. Such a person is definitely not ordinary.
It just felt that at times like this, having more people meant more chances.
"Shut up!"
As if she wants to loaf around. Isn’t it all because Master-Uncle has ’bloodline suppression’ over her?
Even if she changed bodies, she still remembers being crushed by Master-Uncle in her childhood.
Only after growing up and becoming stronger could she withstand Master-Uncle’s beatings, becoming less miserable.
The Dragon Spirit was choked by Yun Ran’s words and, inexplicably, didn’t dare to speak anymore, only squatting nearby with its tail coiled.
The time passed without them noticing, and the wooden figure returned. Seeing Yun Ran cultivating obediently, it nodded.
The Dragon Spirit also didn’t know why, but while lying down, it actually fell asleep soundly, only to be kicked awake by Yun Ran.
"Let’s go!"
After being dazed for a moment, the Dragon Spirit followed along, completely forgetting it should be angry about being kicked.
After walking for quite a while, the Dragon Spirit finally reacted and asked, "Where are we going now?"
"To sell you~"
Dragon Spirit: ...
This Yun Ran is still so annoying, if it had known earlier, it wouldn’t have come here, hmph!
The wooden figure stood on Yun Ran’s shoulder, directing the way.
"We’ve arrived, little eel, go and bump against this spot."
The Dragon Spirit looked at the empty space: "No, you’re really selling me? Also, I’m not a little eel, I’m the Water Dragon Dragon Spirit!!!"
"Got it, little eel, hurry up and bump!"
In a huff, the angry Dragon Spirit, with its face taut, flew towards the direction the wooden figure pointed to.
With a snort towards Yun Ran and the wooden figure, it gathered strength and directly rammed forward.
"Clang~~~"
Like the sound of a struck golden bell, the echo also resounded, making Yun Ran frown slightly.
The impact from the Dragon Spirit wasn’t small; as the sound of the bell rang out, it fell like limp noodles straight to the ground.
Before hitting the ground, it was pulled by a strong suction force, finally landing steadily at Yun Ran’s feet.
With its head spinning, and feeling nauseous, the Dragon Spirit, completely incredulous, couldn’t believe such a mighty Dragon Spirit had been battered so badly.
Yet, in its ear came the voice of Yun Ran’s Master-Uncle: "Just as I expected, this place is indeed the backup left by the sealing."
"Master-Uncle, you’ve seen such a seal before?"
Yun Ran was genuinely interested now. In terms of knowledge and experience, no one was more formidable than Master-Uncle.
The wooden figure jumped off Yun Ran’s shoulder, clasped its hands behind its back, and nodded solemnly.
At that moment, the wooden figure, although small, seemed exceptionally tall and imposing.
"If I’m not mistaken, this is the Twin Sealing. I once saw it in the remnants of an ancient tribe’s scrolls..."
Through Master-Uncle’s narration, Yun Ran quickly learned the origin of this Twin Sealing.
According to the scrolls, there were people born as messengers of the gods, different from ordinary folks amidst the mortal world, destined to be martyrs by nature.
If they succeeded, they would achieve immortality; if they failed, they would vanish along with their paths in life and death.
But as long as there are people, there will always be diverse thoughts. Even these destined to be martyrs developed disagreements.
Some chose the righteous path of martyrdom, while others sought shortcuts, first creating trouble only to resolve it later.
However, many things in the world won’t follow the predetermined path, just like Pandora’s box, once opened, no one can control what will happen next.
Those seeking shortcuts created troubles far beyond their ability to remedy.
This Twin Sealing was the ultimate method of those martyrs.
They sacrificed not only their own lives but also the lives of their descendants, depriving all martyrs of their heritage completely.
Knowing the cause and effect of the Twin Sealing’s birth, Yun Ran shuddered.
Master-Uncle looked at the Dragon Spirit: "Any strong power, if left unchecked, will lead to serious consequences."
The Dragon Spirit was taken aback by that look, its heart racing. Indeed, it had wreaked havoc in the sea for many years in the past.
But back then, it was only a Jiao Long, and no one managed it. Since Yun Ran took care of it, it had reformed.
"I absolutely won’t cause trouble. I’m now part of the Special Administration Bureau, yes, the Special Administration Bureau is really strict!"
The Dragon Spirit didn’t know why it felt the need to clear its name so actively, just that if it delayed, it might be turned into a real little eel by this wooden figure.
"It’s best you have this awareness. Although you’ve dissolved the symbiotic contract with Yun Ran, you still have a connection with Qingfeng Temple, right? I suppose you won’t bring disgrace to Qingfeng Temple."
This might have sounded like a discussion, but the Dragon Spirit clearly heard the uncompromising tone behind it.
It immediately nodded profusely: "Mm-hmm-hmm."
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