"You're awake?"
The subtle movements of Gao Xuan were immediately noticed by Yun Qingshang.
Gao Xuan exhaled softly but didn't open his eyes, "Awake."
"It's good that you're awake."
Although Yun Qingshang had firmly rejected the proposal from Xu Yin and Wei Zhenzhen to examine him, she was actually somewhat worried about Gao Xuan.
The Golden Armored Giant from the underground ruins was of unknown origin, and nobody knew exactly what Gao Xuan had absorbed.
If Gao Xuan hadn't appeared well-prepared, Yun Qingshang would've been anxious by now.
Gao Xuan casually removed the infusion tube from his wrist and slowly sat up stretching, "How many days have I been lying here?"
"It totals ten days altogether."
Yun Qingshang said, "We're now at the First Hospital of Mingjing City. Xu Yin found it for you."
"Xu Yin and Wei Zhenzhen both have strong family backgrounds."
Gao Xuan smiled and said, "They're like two nice-looking and useful big white legs, which I can rely on for a while."
Yun Qingshang remained silent, letting Gao Xuan handle it. As for how Gao Xuan would leverage them, she had no doubts.
To her, others were just objects. However Gao Xuan wanted to use them was fine with her—it mattered not to her.
"Are your eyes okay?" Yun Qingshang was still concerned about Gao Xuan's eyes, thinking that no matter how good mental sensing was, not having eyes was always inconvenient.
"My eyes were swallowed by the Celestial Dragon Eye."
Gao Xuan said with ease, "Strictly speaking, I've truly lost both eyes now. However, I gained a pair of Celestial Dragon Eyes."
Without needing Yun Qingshang to ask, Gao Xuan started explaining on his own.
"The Celestial Dragon Eye is a marvel. Although it looks like eyes, it's not really dragon eyes and even less human eyes—it fundamentally differs from the eyes of intelligent life forms. The Celestial Dragon Eye is merely a marvel inherited from the Celestial Dragon Race. With the Celestial Dragon Eye, I can harness the Celestial Dragon Power. Of course, I can also use it to see things..."
The deadly rule of the Godslaying Sword had strict conditions. The compatibility between the Celestial Dragon Eye and the Godslaying Sword was a conclusion verified in a previous life.
When Gao Xuan obtained the Godslaying Sword, the Celestial Dragon Eye was already part of his plan.
Gao Xuan opened his eyes and looked at Yun Qingshang, grinning mischievously, "Cool or what? Hahaha..."
Pure golden pupils, with vertical scarlet-golden irises.
Gao Xuan's eyes had a strong non-human feel, appearing extremely awe-inspiring, tyrannical, cold, and filled with endless might.
Yun Qingshang felt as if her body was electrified, becoming numb and weak, devoid of strength after receiving a glance from Gao Xuan.
Compared to a few days ago, Gao Xuan's current state clearly seemed more terrifying.
"See that, the Celestial Dragon Eye is a very powerful marvel. Using it to replace eyes is very inappropriate. But it really is so cool and eye-catching..."
Saying this, Gao Xuan closed his eyes, and all the abnormal sensations in Yun Qingshang's body faded away.
He continued, "What I gave you is the Celestial Dragon Blood separated from the Celestial Dragon Eye. It can be used to strengthen the body, which complements your path well."
"However..."
Gao Xuan paused and said, "Celestial Dragon Blood will cause your genes to mutate again, and as your genetic sequence improves, you may become dragon-like, eventually losing human form. Even your consciousness might be controlled by the Celestial Dragon Gene, transforming you into another life form."
"It's very dangerous."
Gao Xuan emphasized, "But it's also a path to supreme power. Once you embark on using Celestial Dragon Blood, there's no turning back. You need to think carefully before making a choice."
"How do you wish me to choose?" Yun Qingshang asked.
"The risks are high, but the rewards are greater."
Gao Xuan pondered and said, "By giving you the item, I've given you the choice. It's all up to you."
He paused again, "Of course, I still hope you'll become stronger. The chaotic Star River Era is approaching, and only the strong can grasp their own fate."
"I understand."
Though Yun Qingshang didn't have a strong desire for power, she would strive to grow stronger if Gao Xuan wished her to.
"Your current power is too weak to absorb Celestial Dragon Blood. When you hit a cultivation bottleneck, I'll find a Genetic Potion to bridge you to Source Power Level 6 so that you can absorb Celestial Dragon Blood."
Gao Xuan said, "This isn't urgent. For now, our combined power is sufficient."
While Gao Xuan didn't fully understand Celestial Dragon Blood, he knew a bit about it. He planned to arrange a detailed plan for Yun Qingshang to minimize risks as much as possible.
Indeed, there are always risks.
Just like when he absorbed the Celestial Dragon Eye—there was actually a huge risk involved.
After all, it's a Golden Level marvel, completely merging with a person by absorbing their eyes.
If there's any rejection reaction in this merging process, even the Six-winged Celestial Cicada might not be able to save him.
However, seeking strong powers rapidly always involves taking risks.
In terms of grade and level, the Celestial Dragon Eye is no less than the Godslaying Sword. Faced with the chance to obtain such a powerful marvel, Gao Xuan is willing to bear significant risks.
The Celestial Dragon Eye can command water, fire, wind, and thunder (variations generated by Source Power combinations), inherently carrying the Eternal Eye of Truth, which will never be deceived by illusions.
Additionally, the Celestial Dragon Eye is also a growth-type marvel.
In Gao Xuan's hands, the current Celestial Dragon Eye is just at the Black Iron Level. However, it already grants Gao Xuan many superpowers.
Such as Source Breath, Underwater Action, Stealth, Wind-controlling Flight, these low-tier abilities.
The most practical among them is Source Breath. It allows one to absorb source power to replace the body's need for oxygen and food. This greatly enhances Gao Xuan's survival ability.
For instance, in water or the vacuum of space, Gao Xuan can replace breathing and eating through Source Breath, obtaining the energy needed to sustain the body.
The Celestial Dragon Eye can also control fire and lightning, granting a certain degree of immunity to fire and lightning damage, and a strong resistance to various source power attacks.
There's also Stealth, which allows one to freely change body form to some extent and blend into the surrounding environment. This ability is also very suitable for stealth assassinations.
The Celestial Dragon Eye inherits the power of the Celestial Dragon, with abilities that are very powerful and complex. This requires Gao Xuan to continuously cultivate and experiment to better utilize the Celestial Dragon Eye.
The separated Celestial Dragon Blood is also a good thing. However, the Six-winged Celestial Cicada places very high demands on the body, requiring a harmony of body and mind.
The Celestial Dragon Blood will completely change Gao Xuan's physical state, slowly transforming him into a dragon, which the Six-winged Celestial Cicada absolutely will not allow.
Overall, the Celestial Dragon Eye is still just a weapon, existing in the form of an eye. Only this can the Six-winged Celestial Cicada tolerate.
The foundation of Gao Xuan is the Six-winged Celestial Cicada, and even if he wanted to change, he couldn't. Naturally, he wouldn't act recklessly.
Yun Qingshang is the person Gao Xuan trusts the most, but he still wouldn't tell her everything.
This is not only due to his inherently cautious nature but also the painful lessons learned from his century-long life.
Gao Xuan said, "For now, let's find a place to stay. Once school starts, we'll be in university. By then, we'll rule the campus, bully the guys, dominate the girls, how splendid..."
Yun Qingshang reminded Gao Xuan, "We only have a few hundred credit points in our account."
Even though she wasn't worldly, she understood the importance of money.
Gao Xuan couldn't help but sigh, "Being without money is really unpleasant."
When he left the base, he took twenty gold bars, along with some weapons and such. But he buried them all in the mountains.
Gao Xuan thought for a moment and said, "There's no choice, we'll have to borrow some money first."
He told Yun Qingshang, "Contact Xu Yin, I'll borrow some emergency funds from her."
Yun Qingshang was a bit surprised, "I thought Wei Zhenzhen had more money, and it would be easier to borrow from her."
Wei Zhenzhen was clearly very fond of Gao Xuan, and if he borrowed from her, borrowing a few million wouldn't be a problem.
"Wei Zhenzhen doesn't know better. It's best to keep some distance from her."
In fact, as soon as Xu Yin entered, Gao Xuan was already awake and heard the conversation between Xu Yin and Wei Zhenzhen outside the hospital room.
Wei Zhenzhen is the type who doesn't understand depth and is self-righteous. Though not a bad person, she's somewhat troublesome.
Gao Xuan likes beauties but doesn't like troublesome kids, and has no interest in coaxing them.
Xu Yin is relatively mature and rational. Such people are easier to communicate with.
Seeing Gao Xuan in the video, Xu Yin was greatly surprised. Despite having reservations about Gao Xuan, a handsome face can certainly lift one's spirits.
Moreover, Gao Xuan can be considered a friend, and it's naturally pleasing to see a friend recover in health.
"Professor Xu, Qingshang and I just got out from the mountains, and we don't have any money. If it's convenient, could you lend me some?"
"No problem, how much do you need?"
Xu Yin was straightforward; Gao Xuan could be said to have saved her life, lending money was a trivial matter.
"One hundred thousand."
Gao Xuan was considering the cost of living in Mingjing City, a hundred thousand should last him and Yun Qingshang a few months.
Not to mention the wisdom from his reincarnation experience, with his skills, earning some money within a few months wasn't difficult.
"Alright, I'll transfer it to you right away."
Xu Yin thought for a moment and said, "I have a vacant house in the Sixth Ring North Third District, you can stay there temporarily."
"Oh, that would be great. Solves an urgent need."
Gao Xuan didn't stand on ceremony, Mingjing is a major city in the East Continent, and rent is notoriously expensive. Having a free place is certainly good.
Moreover, the Sixth Ring is already considered a central area.
After Xu Yin ended the call, Wei Zhenzhen was very upset, "Why didn't Gao Xuan contact me, I have a villa in the Fourth Ring District I could have just given to him."
"You just don't know your limits. Gao Xuan wouldn't look for you."
Xu Yin shook her head and sighed, "I'll say it once more, Gao Xuan is much smarter and more complex than you. You can play with him, but don't think about being his friend."
"Why?"
"Because you don't have the brains for it."
As Xu Yin said this, the image of Gao Xuan's smiling face with closed eyes naturally appeared in her mind.
That smile was more radiant than sunlight, and the closed eyes were filled with mystery, always exuding a deadly allure.
Everyone would be captivated by his looks, unconsciously dropping their guard, unable to see the danger in the young man!