Bing Di finally recovered from their embarrassment and, upon hearing Jiang Zhen's introduction, once again showed a look of surprise and uncertainty.
She scrutinized the Deep Sea Whale King and Demon Emperor, whose auras were as deep and unfathomable as the ocean. "Deep Sea Whale King? You brat... going to the deep sea is one thing, but... and making friends with these kinds of 'friends'?"
She emphasized the word "friends," clearly showing her wariness and bewilderment at the sudden appearance of these two ocean tyrants.
Xue Di 's gaze shifted between Jiang Zhen and the Deep Sea Whale King's family, and her clear, cold voice rang out again, tinged with inquiry:
"Deep Sea Whale King... I've long admired your name. I never expected to meet you here."
Her tone was calm, yet it carried an undeniable air of authority.
The Deep Sea Whale King narrowed his single eye slightly and said in a deep voice, "I have also heard of the Xue Di of the Far North. It seems that this kid is more worthy of our attention than we imagined."
Although he said that, the guarded aura that naturally arose around him because of the unfamiliar powerful figure was slightly restrained under Jiang Zhen's clear definition of "friend".
Jiang Zhen quickly smoothed things over and changed the subject: "Ahem, it's a long story. In short, it's fate that we all met here."
"This Yin-Yang Well is full of energy, which will greatly benefit everyone. Since you are here, you are all guests, so there is no need to be reserved."
The afterglow of the setting sun spilled into the valley, where the two emperors of the far north, who had just emerged from the extreme ice spring, stood on one side, and the human youth who had just returned, accompanied by the overlord of the deep sea.
This peculiar combination, all because of the same person, creates an incredibly magical yet slightly awkward, yet subtly turbulent picture within this treasure trove of heaven and earth.
Lan Fuzi looked curiously at Bing Di , whose cheeks were still slightly flushed, and then at Xuedi, who was aloof and peerless. She whispered to Jiang Zhen, " Jiang Zhen, your friends... are all so amazing and beautiful..."
After the initial surprise, awkwardness, and wariness, the atmosphere in the valley gradually reached a delicate balance thanks to Jiang Zhen's mediation...
Jiang Zhen first sent the Deep Sea Whale King and the others to the side to familiarize themselves with the environment.
Then she looked at Bing Di and Xue Di.
"Ahem, Bing Di , Senior Xue Di, what are you doing here? And...soaking in the ice spring?"
He thought about how the two northern emperors had been soaking in the icy spring, and found it both incongruous and amusing.
Bing Di raised her chin, reverting to her arrogant demeanor: "Hmph! What? You're allowed to hog this good spot, but we're not allowed to come and soak?"
" Xue Di and I just recently broke through to a higher level, can't we go out for a walk?"
"Besides, would you have found this place without me?"
...
It turns out that the Bing Di successfully broke through the 400,000-year mark by using the Ten-Thousand-Year Mysterious Ice Marrow and immortal herbs.
The Xue Di, with the help of the Cold Marrow Ganoderma and Ice Marrow, broke through the bottleneck of 700,000 years in one fell swoop!
After leaving the pass, Bing Di couldn't wait any longer and, still thinking about the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, insisted on bringing Xue Di along.
When they arrived, they saw only Lan Xi quietly cultivating.
From Lan Xi , they learned that Jiang Zhen had gone out to obtain a soul ring again.
Bing Di was secretly astonished by Jiang Zhen's terrifying leveling speed.
Then they set their sights on this icy spring.
Although Jiang Zhen took away the core inheritance of the Water Dragon King, which weakened the energy of the spring, it is still an irreplaceable top-level nourishing sanctuary for those of the ice attribute.
Thus, this is what Jiang Zhen and the others saw when they returned.
After hearing the explanation, Jiang Zhen stroked his chin.
It seems that the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire is going to become more and more lively in the future.
Just then, the door of the small wooden cabin at the edge of the valley creaked open.
A pale blue figure emerged like a graceful butterfly; it was Lan Xi .
She was meditating when she was startled awake by the fluctuations of several powerful auras and the sound of conversation outside. As soon as she came out, she saw that her beloved brother Ah Zhen had returned!
"Brother Ah Zhen!"
She cheered and, without even having time to look around to see who was next to her, ran over like a gust of wind.
She hugged Jiang Zhen's arm tightly, her little face beaming with pure and dependent joy, and tilted her head back to chatter away:
"Brother Zhen, you're finally back! You've been gone for so long! Lan Xi has been very well-behaved, cultivating here the whole time, and hasn't run off!"
"And also, Bing Di Sister and a very beautiful and aloof Xue Di Sister came here not long ago. They were very kind and even gave me some guidance in my cultivation..."
She eagerly recounted the events of the past two months, sharing her progress and experiences, her eyes seemingly fixed solely on Jiang Zhen…
Jiang Zhen listened with a smile, gently ruffling her blue hair: "Yes, Lan Xi is the best."
However, Bing Di , standing to the side, watched as Lan Xi so naturally and intimately clung to Jiang Zhen's arm, listening to her soft, sweet voice uttering words of dependence.
For some reason, a strange, sour, and astringent feeling suddenly welled up in my heart, which made me very uncomfortable.
She subconsciously pursed her lips, turned her head away, and muttered under her breath, "Hmph, little brats are so clingy..."
But even she herself didn't realize that there was a hint of envy and...jealousy in her tone that she herself was unaware of.
Xue Di noticed Ice Empress's subtle reaction, her icy blue eyes thoughtful, but she didn't say anything.
Jiang Zhen comforted Lan Xi , then looked at the Bing Di and the Xue Di, extending an invitation: " Bing Di , Xue Di, since you've rarely left the far north, why don't you come with me to Heaven Dou City?"
"Human cities, though noisy, have their own unique charm."
Bing Di had originally intended to go along, but her earlier slight frustration was quickly overshadowed by curiosity, though she still grumbled:
"Hmph, since you've extended such a sincere invitation, I'll reluctantly go and take a look!"
Xue Di pondered for a moment.
She rarely leaves the far north, and her understanding of the human world mostly comes from the descriptions of Bing Di and distant memories.
Seeing the expectant look in Bing Di 's eyes, and considering that Jiang Zhen was indeed a mysterious and extraordinary person, she nodded slightly and said in a cool tone, "Very well, then I'll go with you to take a look."
Jiang Zhen then turned to the Deep Sea Whale King and his family:
"Senior Deep Sea Whale King, Senior Demon Emperor, Lan Fuzi, what about you? Would you like to come along?"
The Deep Sea Whale King waved his hand, his voice deep: "No need. Human cities are too noisy. The Demon Emperor and I can simply cultivate here for a few days."
The energy from the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire is also of great benefit to them, but they need more time to process their previous decisions and adapt to the environment of the mainland.
"I'll go! I'll go!"
Lan Fuzi immediately jumped up and excitedly raised her hand.
She was filled with boundless curiosity about human cities, how could she possibly miss this opportunity!
And so, the group parted ways.
Jiang Zhen, along with Lan Xi , Bing Di , Xue Di , and Lan Fuzi, a group of five, took to the air and flew towards Heaven Dou City.
The Deep Sea Whale King and the Demon Emperor stood still, looking up at their departing figures.
Especially when Jiang Zhen was surrounded by four girls with different styles, but all of whom were incredibly beautiful.
A strange look appeared in the Deep Sea Whale King's single eye. After a long while, he managed to utter a sentence with disbelief:
"This kid... he... no way? Something feels off about him."
The Demon Emperor covered her mouth and chuckled, glancing at her husband with captivating charm, yet her deep purple eyes gleamed with an all-seeing light:
"Who knows? But... I think that girl named Lan Xi 's eyes and heart are full of Jiang Zhen."
"And then there's our scorpion friend from the far north; her little schemes are probably beyond even her own understanding."
Upon hearing this, the Deep Sea Whale King's lips twitched slightly, but he ultimately shook his head and sighed, "...This kid is indeed complicated and difficult to understand."
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