CHAPTER 23: CHAPTER 0023: GRAVE-DIGGING DRAGON

"Alright, Aunt Fang, Uncle Bai, I’m heading up to rest."

Ye Qingfeng was eager to investigate the ancient-like voice emanating from the Devouring Sky Pearl.

So, as soon as he finished speaking,

he headed straight up to his room.

Bai Wan’er originally intended to express some words of concern,

but she was instantly interrupted.

"That jerk, what’s with the cold and distant attitude..."

Bai Wan’er took a while to react.

Staring at Ye Qingfeng’s back, she couldn’t hide her anger.

"Xiao Feng will be alright, won’t he?"

Fang Meilian was quite worried.

"Don’t worry, I don’t see any major issues with Xiao Feng. He’s probably just tired, let him rest well!"

Bai Gang hugged Fang Meilian and sighed.

If it weren’t for Ye Qingfeng, his daughter might have been in big trouble today.

So, the couple was grateful to Ye Qingfeng.

"Wan’er, tomorrow you’ll go to school with Xiao Feng and express some gratitude, okay!"

Fang Meilian scolded Bai Wan’er slightly.

"Got it."

Bai Wan’er stomped back to her room in a huff.

But her mind was full of curses directed at Ye Qingfeng.

Just moments ago, Ye Qingfeng’s indifferent face ignored her existence.

How could Bai Wan’er ever endure such grievances in front of a boy?

...

Ye Qingfeng naturally had no idea that Bai Wan’er was sulking over his dismissive action.

At this moment, upon returning to his room, the first thing Ye Qingfeng did

was check the trapped dragon pattern on his chest.

"Why... why are you helping me?"

The spiritual power within Ye Qingfeng seeped into the Devouring Sky Pearl.

A flash of light appeared.

"Must Lord Dragon have a reason to help someone?"

The flash of light was somewhat blinding.

And in that instant, a creature with a dog’s body, a dragon’s head, and scales on its body landed beside Ye Qingfeng.

Such a creature, Ye Qingfeng had never seen, not on Earth, nor in the Cultivation World.

Especially since the creature’s four limbs were not dog paws but rather dragon claws.

"Black Dragon Dog?"

Ye Qingfeng’s eyes widened as he looked at the creature the size of an adult dog.

Especially the glossy black scales and dragon head; Ye Qingfeng truly didn’t know how to describe it.

"Roar! Kid, are you looking for death? I am a pure Divine Dragon; take back your previous words... apologize to Lord Dragon now."

This dragon-like, dog-like creature’s eyes flashed with a human-like rage.

"You’re also from the Cultivation World, hiding inside my Devouring Sky Pearl to evade the Heavenly Punishment?"

Ye Qingfeng didn’t apologize but asked again instead.

"Your Devouring Sky Pearl? Kid, you’re kidding, right? Do you think with your strength you could have obtained that artifact in the Immortal Mansion?"

"Lord Dragon spent enormous effort, dug up the Immortal Mansion’s master’s tomb, destroyed the bones, and broke the residual soul; otherwise, you would have been buried in the Immortal Mansion already."

Upon hearing Ye Qingfeng claim the Devouring Sky Pearl as his own, the dragon-like, dog-like creature laughed with human-like amusement.

"Dug up the Immortal Mansion master’s tomb? Are you the one that dug up the nine major families’ Immortal Tombs in the Cultivation World—the Grave-digging Dragon?"

Upon hearing such words from the dragon-like, dog-like creature,

Ye Qingfeng didn’t focus on the origin of the Devouring Sky Pearl first,

but rather on the word ’grave-digging’.

Indeed, back in the Cultivation World, even the most powerful nine great families’ Immortal Tombs had been ravaged.

Rumor had it that it was the work of a shameless Ancient Dragon.

"Cough, cough! That shouldn’t be Lord Dragon..."

The Grave-digging Dragon, who was just exuding a formidable aura, now coughed twice.

Its eyes flickered slightly.

However, the Grave-digging Dragon seemed to quickly steer away from the topic.

"Kid, Lord Dragon must correct your earlier words."

"What do you mean ’evaded the Heavenly Punishment’? Would Lord Dragon fear the Heavenly Punishment? If anything, the Heavenly Punishment is probably afraid of Lord Dragon."

The Grave-digging Dragon glared, appearing very displeased with Ye Qingfeng’s words.

Seeing Ye Qingfeng’s skeptical expression,

it grew even more agitated.

"Kid, wipe that doubtful look from your face. It’s just the Nine Tribulations Loose Immortal! What’s the big deal?"

"Back then, Lord Dragon lived for tens of thousands of years in the Cultivation World and captured quite a few Divine Sons and Goddesses from the Immortal Sects as mounts. Your ability—being Lord Dragon’s mount could be barely acceptable."

The Grave-digging Dragon scanned Ye Qingfeng from top to bottom and remarked.

"Those Divine Sons and Goddesses from the Immortal Domain Dynasty, were they your doing as well?"

Ye Qingfeng was rather speechless about this.

This creature had done countless wicked deeds in the Cultivation World.

The fact that it’s still alive is nothing short of a miracle.

"What’s up, kid, are you impressed by Lord Dragon? Quickly, offer your Divine Thought so Lord Dragon can leave a mark."

"From now on, you’ll be Lord Dragon’s pet. Whoever dares to bully you, Lord Dragon will dig up their ancestors for eighteen generations."

The Grave-digging Dragon placed its claws on the ground,

its arrogant demeanor almost reaching the heavens.

Especially seeing Ye Qingfeng’s peculiar expression,

the Grave-digging Dragon continued to speak.

"Follow Lord Dragon, and I ensure you’ll be rampant on this planet, slaying gods and eradicating Buddhas, crushing all foes."

The Grave-digging Dragon had a gaze like a Heavenly God.

If it were in human form, it might even condescendingly look down on Ye Qingfeng.

"If I die, you probably can’t live either, right?"

Ye Qingfeng said softly.

"Kid, what rubbish are you talking about? The nine major families in the Cultivation World, the powerful beings of the Immortal Domain Dynasty, couldn’t do anything to Lord Dragon. You think Lord Dragon would die?"

The Grave-digging Dragon retorted with disdain.

"Your residual soul has merged with the Devouring Sky Pearl, and the Devouring Sky Pearl has fused with me. You dwell within the Pearl to recover your body."

"If I don’t cultivate, you’ll probably be stuck in the Devouring Sky Pearl forever!"

Ye Qingfeng recalled earlier, when he was practicing the Void Cauldron Immortal Technique.

The Devouring Sky Pearl absorbed half of his spiritual power.

He couldn’t help but speak calmly.

"So, now you’re my pet?"

Ye Qingfeng then curved his mouth into a slight smile.

"Kid, your wild guesses could get you into big trouble."

At this moment, the Grave-digging Dragon’s expression seemed to darken.

"Alright, I need to rest. Whether or not you return to the Devouring Sky Pearl is up to you!"

Ye Qingfeng smiled.

He didn’t bother with the Grave-digging Dragon anymore.

Instead, he sat cross-legged on the bed with closed eyes.

Running the Void Cauldron Immortal Technique.

"Kid, you’re tough; let’s make a deal. I’ll help you quickly improve your strength, and you try to channel more spiritual power into the Devouring Sky Pearl!"

The Grave-digging Dragon saw Ye Qingfeng’s indifferent attitude.

It was so furious that its dragon teeth ached.

Finally, it had to speak up first.

"Deal."

Ye Qingfeng responded coolly.

Then he opened his eyes.

"Tell me about your plan!"

Ye Qingfeng clearly smiled now.

It seemed his guess about the Grave-digging Dragon was roughly correct.

Regarding Ye Qingfeng’s expression, although the Grave-digging Dragon was gnashing its teeth in frustration,

Ye Qingfeng was not wrong either.