The few families had sent people to the Dragon Clan for support a few days prior and hadn't forgotten their promises of crystals. However, none of the families were willing to part with such a large amount, so they could only send someone to make empty promises.
Days passed, and no one returned. Perhaps this woman from the White Dragon Clan was here to collect debts!
Thinking this, he could only offer a slight smile, trying his best to appear amiable.
"Isn't this the little princess of the White Dragon Clan! We really owe you a lot for your help during the last Immortal-Demon War; otherwise, I might have lost my life!"
He decided to play for time! Shift the topic! Ideally, he'd make her forget about the debt.
Others: The clan leader is acting strangely today, showing such gentleness towards this young girl!
Jin Bao'er nodded at the sound of his voice, breathing a sigh of relief. Otherwise, her sudden appearance would have been quite difficult to explain!
"Not at all… It's everyone's duty to protect the stability of the Upper Realm!"
She accepted his thanks without any pretense. After all, she had indeed saved many immortals and cultivators; it was her due.
Clan Leader Linlang stiffened slightly, unsure of what to say next. He hadn't expected her to accept his elder's gratitude so readily, without even the slightest pretense of refusal.
"Ahem, a guest is a guest! I'll have the little princess admire our Linlang Clan's customs and traditions. However, a large number of demons have recently appeared in the city, and I am simply overwhelmed. I apologize for any neglect, and I hope the little princess will not mind!"
The intention to dismiss her was obvious. It was as good as telling her directly that they were busy, had no time to entertain guests, and she should go back where she came from.
Jin Bao'er hadn't thought much of it initially. Upon hearing his intention to dismiss her, she immediately suspected foul play. Recalling the news of the Fanyin Clan colluding with demons, and then looking at the guilt in Clan Leader Linlang's eyes…
Her heart jolted! Could the Linlang Clan also be colluding with demons? Was that why they were so eager to send her away, fearing she might discover something?
Was this new Demon God's appetite really that insatiable? If that were the case, how many people in the Upper Realm had already fallen to the demons? And the Dragon Clan remained oblivious to these matters. If this were to erupt later, low-level cultivators would stand no chance. Besieged by two clans, even the Dragon Clan might not withstand it…
After a moment of thought, she looked up at Clan Leader Linlang… and smiled slightly under his expectant gaze.
"You are absolutely right!"
Clan Leader Linlang’s heart sank with relief. As long as she wasn't here to demand payment, he could deal with it. If she was, she could chase other clans first! His Linlang Clan had to be frugal with its resources right now!
After all, whether for defense, cultivation enhancement, or array formations, crystals were needed. He also had a large family to support… He truly had no money!
Then…
"Grandpa White Dragon always taught me to be helpful, so I'll stay and help the Linlang Clan overcome this difficulty! Besides, you still owe us Dragons a large sum of crystals! Right?"
Clan Leader Linlang's face darkened… So she was indeed here to collect! At this moment, Jin Bao'er's stunningly beautiful face felt like a money-devouring beast in his eyes, constantly reminding him of his past foolishness!
Following this, he stiffly ordered someone to escort Jin Bao'er to her quarters, forcing a smile. He then turned his gaze to his clansmen, who hadn't uttered a single word for half the day, and began to strategize.
Others: Clan leader, don't look at me! I'm poor! Truly no money!
Jin Bao'er followed a maidservant towards a small courtyard, contemplating how the Dragon Clan's sealing array probably wasn't ready yet. She could take Long Lixing and investigate the various clans together!
This way, she could uncover the Demon God's true intentions, alert the cultivators, and keep an eye on Long Lixing, ready to take him back to be sealed at any time…
As for how to merge them, she hadn't figured that out yet. However, since the Long Lixing of ten thousand years later was complete, she was sure she could find a way for them to merge.
During the day, she managed to get some sleep…
As soon as she opened her eyes, she sensed something amiss!
She turned her head and saw a man in black standing beside her.
She wasn't flustered, rising silently with a blank expression… then she swiftly kicked out! With force!
As expected, a large hand quickly reached out and grabbed her ankle. The grip wasn't strong, but it prevented her from breaking free…
Seeing this, Jin Bao'er's expression turned cold, and she swung out with a sharp ice cone!
"Bang!"
In an instant, the ice cone pierced through the bedside and embedded itself firmly in the bedboard. The man in black retreated decisively, but not before pulling on her ankle, dragging Jin Bao'er off the bed along with him!
The pulling force came at her rapidly. Jin Bao'er decisively pressed her hands on the bedboard, using her arms to push off, performing an extreme flip in mid-air. She quickly broke free from the man's grasp, and at the same time, she unleashed four long ropes emitting a light pink power, binding the man's limbs…
In the blink of an eye, the man seemed to have not expected her to pull such a move. His limbs spread wide, his body instantly forming a "big" character, his back pressed against the wall…
Jin Bao'er stood steady, letting out a cold laugh! Her eyes were filled with dangerous light.
"Climbing into my bed? Am I too easy to get along with?!"
Although she and Long Lixing had a somewhat ambiguous relationship, and their connection had only just begun to develop, it didn't mean he could climb into her bed! Especially since the man before her wasn't the one who had experienced everything with her ten thousand years later…
Or perhaps she was too lenient?
Allowing this man to push his luck time and time again!
Seeing that Jin Bao'er was truly angry, Long Lixing sighed, appearing completely unwilling to resist. He leaned against the wall, his clothes slightly disheveled from the forceful spread of his limbs, looking incredibly alluring!
His long black hair, with slight curls, was all tied back. His handsome face was full of helplessness! His pair of gentle, soul-captivating purple eyes held a hint of innocence. The black clothes he wore, stretched taut by his pose, revealed the muscular lines of his body. Beneath his perfect physique were a pair of explosively powerful long legs…
Jin Bao'er quickly averted her gaze, her eyes remaining cold and her expression unchanged. However, her slightly flushed cheeks betrayed her deep-seated shyness.
Despite living two lives, she had never had any romantic experience, dedicating herself solely to cultivation and the pursuit of greater strength! When it came to matters of the heart, she was an absolute novice. Even a man like Long Lixing was merely someone she felt a bit of care for; she had never thought about things going deeper.
Originally, they were content in their own ways. Who knew that this time traveling would encounter a different side of Long Lixing, one completely unlike his usual self?
Seeing her eyes flicker, and despite her unchanging expression, he could hear her rapid heartbeat. At this moment, he felt an immense sense of relief, and his smile grew more pronounced.
"Little Dragoness… weren't you going to teach me a lesson? Come on~"
His voice, hoarse and seductive, held a hint of suppressed desire. The man gazed intensely at the woman in white before him, as if anticipating something…