Li Xuan was stunned upon hearing this, that Qicai wanted to follow him?
"Miss Qicai, what did you say?" Li Xuan asked Qicai, not entirely sure.
After all, Qicai's current cultivation had already reached the peak of the Tianmo realm, and she had established a firm footing in the Central Domain. Coupled with her dragon-transformed attributes, there were few who could match her. Such a superior status, yet she intended to follow him.
"I want to stay by Young Master's side!" Qicai said firmly upon hearing this.
Li Xuan sighed helplessly and fell silent.
Li Xuan knew that with Qicai by his side, his journey ahead would be much smoother. At least in the Central Domain, Li Xuan could practically roam unchecked.
However, Li Xuan was aware that the fundamental reason Qicai wished to follow him was likely due to Xiao Bai. He wasn't dissatisfied with this outcome, but it would inevitably lead to Xiao Bai consuming Hongmeng Purple Qi.
This was something Li Xuan was reluctant to see. After all, such an act made him feel as though he were exploiting Xiao Bai.
"Master, I think we should bring her along," the Azure Dragon, seeing Li Xuan's hesitation, quickly spoke up.
But as soon as the Azure Dragon finished speaking, it quickly shut its mouth. As a spirit beast, it naturally shouldn't interfere with its master's decisions. The Azure Dragon's remark had undoubtedly crossed a line.
"Little Master, you don't need to worry about the Spirit Ancestor. The Spirit Ancestor's Hongmeng Purple Qi is like your human blood. As long as they are not dead, there will be a continuous supply of fresh blood within their bodies."
The Heavenly Dao Pen paused and continued, "Moreover, that Hongmeng Purple Qi is as natural to the Spirit Ancestor as breathing. Little Master, if you exhale, what impact would that have on you?"
Li Xuan: "..."
After hearing the Heavenly Dao Pen's explanation, Li Xuan finally understood that he had misunderstood. He had initially thought that Xiao Bai using Hongmeng Purple Qi would affect or even harm her. Now, it seemed to have no impact at all.
At this moment, Li Xuan finally comprehended Xiao Bai's uniqueness; she was an outright cheat code.
"Wait for me." For the sake of safety, Li Xuan decided to ask Xiao Bai first. After saying this to Qicai, Li Xuan moved and entered the Town Prison.
Heavenly Dao Pen: "..."
"Xiao Bai, does using that Hongmeng Purple Qi affect you?" Li Xuan asked as he approached Xiao Bai.
Xiao Bai smiled and shook her head. "Big Brother, it has no effect."
Li Xuan breathed a sigh of relief and then said, "Xiao Bai, there's a newly dragon-transformed Seven-Colored Profound Snake outside who wants to follow you. Would you be willing?"
Xiao Bai tilted her head and asked Li Xuan, "Is she helpful to you, Big Brother?"
Li Xuan's heart warmed at her words, and he truthfully nodded. "Currently, she can be of considerable help."
Xiao Bai smiled and nodded. "Since she can help you, Big Brother, then I'm willing."
Li Xuan smiled and stroked Xiao Bai's head, then nodded. "Alright, then I'll accept her."
As Li Xuan finished speaking, he moved, and the next moment, he appeared before Qicai.
Qicai looked at the appearing Li Xuan, her eyes filled with nervousness and anticipation.
Seeing this, Li Xuan smiled and said, "I agree."
Qicai immediately smiled and quickly said, "Thank you, Young Master!"
"You can enter the Town Prison, but when I need your help, you must contribute," Li Xuan stated.
Qicai nodded immediately. "Young Master, rest assured, I will."
Li Xuan nodded, and with a thought, he brought Qicai and the Azure Dragon into the Town Prison.
The next moment, Li Xuan moved forward.
Shortly after Li Xuan departed, massive Xuan Beasts arrived at the Seven-Colored Profound Snake's territory and looked in the direction Li Xuan had gone.
"That human, did he really take away the Seven-Colored Profound Snake?" a Howling Cloud Tiger King said, its large eyes wide with surprise.
"The Seven-Colored Profound Snake has evolved into a dragon. The pressure it exuded was so strong that even within the cave, I felt a sense of dread. I thought the Seven-Colored Profound Snake would seize this opportunity to conquer this mountain range, but unexpectedly, it followed that human."
A Snow-Scaled Python flicked its tail and then inhaled the air greedily.
"Never mind. Let's not bother with the Seven-Colored Profound Snake for now. Since she's gone, let's discuss how to divide this territory," a colossal bear, eight zhang in size, roared.
The surrounding Xuan Beasts nodded, and they began to make their selections.
Meanwhile, Li Xuan had already reached the central area of the Central Domain of the Divine Realm. With a thought, Li Xuan suddenly stopped.
The next moment, Li Xuan's hair stood on end, and a strong sense of danger surged through him.
Feeling this, Li Xuan did not hesitate and immediately turned to flee. This was the second time since entering the Weeping Blood Divine Palace that Li Xuan had experienced such terror. This instinctual reaction clearly indicated that there was an existence ahead that Li Xuan could not defeat.
Croak.
At that very instant, a croaking sound suddenly rang out. The next moment, a terrifying aura swept over, and Li Xuan's body was forcibly immobilized in mid-air.
Croak.
Another croak echoed, and a soul-shattering sensation caused Li Xuan's body to tremble.
"Holy hell, a Heaven-Swallowing Toad! Little Master, you're on your own." The Heavenly Dao Pen's voice sounded in Li Xuan's mind.
Heaven-Swallowing Toad?
Li Xuan could only offer a bitter smile, unable to move at all, how could he fend for himself?
Thump!
Thump-thump!
With three massive thuds, a giant frog, about twelve or thirteen zhang in size, hopped to a position five zhang in front of Li Xuan.
Hiss!
The next moment, the Heaven-Swallowing Toad opened its huge mouth, and a colossal tongue, tens of meters long, shot out and swallowed Li Xuan whole.
A wave of violent dizziness washed over Li Xuan, and his consciousness began to blur.
In the last second before Li Xuan's consciousness faded, only one thought remained in his mind.
Holy crap, I've been swallowed alive!
Heavenly Dao Pen: "..."
Cangling Tower: "..."