txolops Chapter 25 Jade Pendant
Chapter 25 Jade Pendant
"Honeymoon?"
As soon as Lin Xuan uttered his words, Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing were both puzzled, as they had never heard of this term before.
Even Xiaoqing, who was still angry, couldn't help but ask, "What does this honeymoon mean?"
Lin Xuan realized he had spoken out of turn. In the game "Civilization," no matter how many times the player used words from later eras, the game character would act as if they couldn't hear him.
Or simply convert those words into words that fit the context, and then give a reply.
Lin Xuan has been in this world for some time now. Although he is usually very careful, he can't help but occasionally slip up.
But Lin Xuan also knew that he couldn't panic at this moment.
He feigned confusion: "My lady, Little Qing, you haven't even heard of this word before?"
Now it was Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing's turn to feel uncertain. Could it be that this was really a common term used by humans, and that they, the two snake demons, were simply ignorant?
Lin Xuan glanced around, confirming that he had taken the initiative and intimidated the two, then said:
"A honeymoon is when a newlywed couple goes on a month-long trip."
"Don't you have this custom in your hometown, my lady? Oh, right, I seem to have forgotten, where are you from, my lady?"
Upon hearing these words, Bai Suzhen hurriedly said:
"So my husband was referring to the honeymoon. We have this custom in my hometown too."
"I just didn't hear you clearly."
"Xiaoqing, aren't you right?"
Bai Suzhen looked at Xiaoqing, who had no choice but to nod: "Sister is right, there is indeed such a custom."
Lin Xuan found it amusing, but didn't show it on his face, and said:
"I see. I thought none of you knew."
"My lady, would you like to come on a trip with me?"
Bai Suzhen was more than willing, but Xiaoqing was unhappy and pulled Bai Suzhen away.
"Sister! Have you forgotten what we talked about?"
Bai Suzhen's face froze instantly, caught in a dilemma.
Xiaoqing would definitely be unhappy if she went out with Lin Xuan, and it would also be somewhat unreasonable.
She had promised Xiaoqing that she would go and find the loopholes in Jinshan Temple, but in the blink of an eye she went off to elope with her husband. This was indeed not good.
But she really couldn't bear to completely refuse Lin Xuan's request.
Lin Xuan suddenly spoke, asking in confusion:
"My lady, what's wrong? Is there something important between you and Xiaoqing?"
"If that's the case, then you don't need to worry. I'll go out and scout things out first, and find a fun place to go."
"We'll set off together after you've finished your work."
Bai Suzhen was both surprised and delighted upon hearing this, and grasped Lin Xuan's hand, saying, "Husband, isn't this inappropriate?"
Lin Xuan smiled.
"What's wrong with that? My wife, you just go about your work and don't worry about me."
Bai Suzhen was deeply moved and hugged Lin Xuan.
Xiaoqing, who was standing nearby, got goosebumps all over when she saw this. She was so embarrassed that she could only turn her head away and not dare to look any longer.
After a while, Bai Suzhen finally said goodbye to Lin Xuan, took Xiaoqing's hand, and walked out, saying happily:
"Xiaoqing, look, your brother-in-law is really understanding. You mustn't speak ill of him behind his back anymore."
It turns out that Bai Suzhen had already figured out that Xiaoqing seemed to be somewhat dissatisfied with Lin Xuan, which is why she said that.
Xiaoqing pursed her lips and didn't reply.
A few days later, Lin Xuan packed his belongings, bid farewell to Bai Suzhen, and left Hangzhou.
Bai Suzhen originally wanted Xiaoqing to send two little demons to accompany Lin Xuan on his journey as guards.
But Xiaoqing made all sorts of excuses, and Lin Xuan also said that it was unnecessary, so Bai Suzhen gave up the idea.
When she saw Lin Xuan off, she said with reluctance:
"My lord, I've heard that things are not going well lately. Please be extra careful when you go out."
"I have a jade pendant here, given to me by an immortal. If you encounter danger, just hold onto the jade pendant and someone will come to your aid."
Lin Xuan stared at the jade pendant and almost lost his composure. What kind of jade pendant was this? It was clearly a scale from Bai Suzhen's body.
It was just a trick, disguised as a jade pendant.
You have obtained the item: Scales of a Thousand-Year-Old Serpent Demon.
[When you use this item, you can summon the thousand-year-old snake demon, Lady White Snake, to fight for you.]
[Disposable item, please use with caution]
Lin Xuan understood.
He had previously received the attention of the "Millennial Serpent Demon," but that item only worked in the Jinshan Temple instance; once the instance ended, the item would automatically disappear.
But the scales obtained this time are different; they can be used anywhere, but can only be used once.
Of course, this restriction was meaningless to Lin Xuan.
Once he uses this tool, and then goes to find Bai Suzhen, would Bai Suzhen still be reluctant to give him another scale?
Lin Xuan reluctantly accepted the jade pendant, exchanged a few more words with Bai Suzhen, and then leisurely left.
Not long ago, a dragon was spotted in Hangzhou, which not only alarmed the locals but also attracted many people from the surrounding area to come and see the spectacle.
After leaving Hangzhou, Lin Xuan did not immediately reveal his true form. Instead, he walked for several dozen miles to make sure there were no idle people around before letting out a long howl.
His body suddenly changed, transforming into a black dragon.
"I haven't used my true form for several days, and I'm starting to feel a bit out of sorts."
Lin Xuan stretched out his claws and shook his body. After a long time, powerful demonic energy flowed through his body, causing his body to exude a sense of pressure.
Many birds and beasts in the vicinity sensed this aura and trembled with fear, kneeling down and not daring to move.
Lin Xuan smiled smugly, plunged into the river, and went upstream, heading northwest.
The black body glided through the water at great speed, yet it did not create any waves, remaining completely calm.
Even though there were still many fishing boats on the river, no one noticed any trace of Lin Xuan.
Along the way, he encountered many monsters, and even a group of foolish water monkeys who wanted to cause him trouble.
But Lin Xuan was too lazy to pay attention to them, and simply sped up slightly, leaving them behind.
"The Immortal Herb Garden at the foot of Kunlun Mountain has a very powerful restriction. Even though I kept leveling up along the way, the few levels I gained were completely useless and a waste of time."
"It's better to go early and come back early!"
Lin Xuan continued forward, and when he passed the place where he had wiped out the river bandits, he found that it had changed.
Where the three pirate ships were originally moored, wooden piles were driven in to create a platform, on which a brand-new temple was built.
Even from a great distance, you can see a black dragon enshrined in the temple.
Lin Xuan glanced at it curiously.
He was unaware that not long ago, when he got married, the demons under Xiaoqing's command had a scheme to steal all the offerings from the place.
But in the eyes of the local wealthy merchants, this was the Dragon King appearing and enjoying the offerings they had made.
Instead of being angry or afraid, the wealthy merchants were energized and contributed their time and effort to build another large temple.
As Lin Xuan approached, he felt a surge of incense energy flowing towards him.
Strangely, although Lin Xuan easily absorbed the incense offerings and prayers when they approached, he couldn't use them at all.
Lin Xuan pondered for a long time and finally understood.
"That's it! The Black Dragon King enshrined in this temple is someone whose prototype is me, but I am not that Black Dragon King."
"Only when I truly succeed in transforming into a dragon, or at least remove the 'false' from the name of my Blackwater Poisonous Dragon and become a real dragon, can I utilize this mental power!"
A glint of light flashed in Lin Xuan's vertical pupils.
He didn't stay long; after watching the excitement for a while, he set off again.
It was already April, spring was returning to the earth, the weather was warming up, and birds, beasts, fish, and insects were all becoming active.
The number of monsters in the river has also increased significantly.
However, Lin Xuan discovered that the further inland they went, the harder life became for the people. Compared to Hangzhou, it was far worse, even compared to the people in counties and prefectures where river bandits were active.
Although Lin Xuan had already transformed into a snake demon, he still couldn't help but feel emotional upon seeing this scene.
He walked for seven or eight days, not knowing how many thousands of miles he had traveled, and finally arrived at the far west.
Having reached this point, with no more river water to rely on, Lin Xuan went ashore.
He knew very well that this place, though seemingly ordinary, was actually where Gu Kunlun was located and was being watched by many important figures.
If he makes too much noise and alerts these people, he can forget about entering the Immortal Herb Garden.
The idiom "beating the grass to startle the snake" is no joke.
Lin Xuan dared not be negligent. He changed back into human skin and became that handsome young man again, but this time he was more careful.
It's really too conspicuous for a young nobleman to go alone to the desolate mountains and wilderness.
So he dressed up as a poor scholar and made up his mind that if anyone asked, he would say that he had come out to seek out immortals.
After completing his disguise, Lin Xuan turned around in place again to make sure there were no flaws before setting off with his tattered book box on his back.
He kept shaking his head and swaying along the way, really looking like a poor, pedantic scholar.
But a system panel appeared before his eyes. He opened the map of the Immortal Herb Garden and followed the map to approach Mount Kunlun.
But before he could reach his destination, he was stopped in his tracks.
Two farmers stood at a distance and shouted to Lin Xuan:
"Hey, you scholar over there, what are you doing here?"
Lin Xuan looked up and sneered inwardly. These weren't two farmers; they were clearly two traitors!
Legend has it that after a tiger demon kills a mortal, it can not only devour the body, but also imprison the soul, turning it into a demon's accomplice to do its bidding.
The two people in front of you are the unfortunate souls who were devoured by the tiger demon.
【lv10. Changgui】
[A powerful tiger demon's puppet, dying with immense resentment.]
Lin Xuan's gaze swept over the two vengeful spirits, feigning ignorance of their identities, and said innocently:
"Gentlemen, I've come here in search of immortals."
The two ghostly companions were also very good at acting. They took the initiative to approach, one took out a gourd and invited Lin Xuan to drink some water, while the other shook his head and sighed.
"Young man, you've come to the wrong place! This mountain in front of you may be very large, but there are no immortals inside; instead, it's full of demons and monsters."
"I heard a huge tiger has recently appeared, it's terrifying! You'd better not go into the mountains! Come home with us to rest for the night, and head back tomorrow."
As the ghost spoke, it revealed a hint of lingering fear, as if it had seen the tiger before.
Lin Xuan sneered inwardly; these two accomplices were quite good at acting.
If an ordinary person were to hear them say this, they would either take them as good people, obey their every word, and actually go to their home to rest for the night, only to be eaten by a tiger in their sleep.
Either they simply don't believe it, stubbornly continue forward, and are then eaten by the tiger demon in the mountains.
However, Lin Xuanyi was highly skilled and daring.
He knew very well that the ghost in front of him was only level 10, so the tiger demon behind them wouldn't be too powerful either, at most around level 15.
Even if I were to fight him directly, I wouldn't be afraid at all.
Besides, if all else fails, I can always call in reinforcements.
Lin Xuan touched the jade pendant Bai Suzhen had given him, a grateful smile on his face, and said to the two ghostly companions:
"Thank you so much!"