NOVPUBChapter 770: Chapter 768 I Gave You a Chance!
Chapter 770: Chapter 768 I Gave You a Chance!
“Without a salary, who would enjoy gatekeeping for free?” Sally didn’t feel there was anything wrong with that.
Even as Little Huahua watched the bookstore and Welly supplied delicious food and drink every day, not to mention that from time to time the children would also bring Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to Little Huahua.
The Ancestral Dragon had never thought about this. “Salary?”
Sally said, “Yes, that’s compensation. Speaking of which, it’s inevitable for the Ancient Divine Beasts to pass away. They have enjoyed longevity synonymous with the heavens and the earth. Now that the Heavenly Dao has delineated its boundaries and the world enters a new chapter, it is natural for them to end this era or to reincarnate.”
“What about Qing Linghuan and You Hao? They’re also Ancient Divine Beasts that should pass away,” asked the Ancestral Dragon.
Sally’s face changed drastically. “They have children, who are still so young! To hell with passing away! Why don’t you go instead?”
“Indeed.” The Ancestral Dragon lowered his gaze, looking at the ground cracked and charred by the Magma Sea, “Having offspring signifies new life.”
Speaking of children, Sally’s expression became stern again, “Where’s Jie? Give my daughter her Talent back.”
The Ancestral Dragon replied, “He has already left this world.”
“What?!” Sally stared in shock.
Given the speed of her pursuit, it meant that Jie had fled after obtaining the Demon Law Fragment!
“Doesn’t your daughter have other Talents?”
“So what if she does.”
[Xiaomei, I don’t believe Jie has left. No matter how many points it costs, search the Ancestral Dragon Tomb for me!]
[Okay, Host. A temporary network of light veins needs to be constructed, which may take one to two days.]
[No problem.]
Sally looked up and saw a thick brown-black root penetrating into the Magma Sea, and following the root upward, impossibly high, was a vast canopy of the World Tree.
“I want to go up and have a look,” Sally said to the Ancestral Dragon.
In the video, Jie had jumped down from the World Tree.
The Ancestral Dragon watched Sally and after a moment of silence, nodded, “You may.”
Sally teleported onto the root, also setting down Little Zhaozhao and telling her to run up along it.
When the little one got tired, she would bite the root of the World Tree and then continue… Sally followed behind to protect her.
As for the Ancestral Dragon, he followed them at a distance.
Sally looked back at the Ancestral Dragon and waved him over.
The Ancestral Dragon hesitated, then teleported to her side.
“You were very different when you were in the Human Realm than you are now. Was that your true nature?” Sally asked.
Especially when he was the Emperor, ruthless not to mention really powerful, he unified the continent, ended the chaotic era, and must have brought back a lot of merit for the Human Realm.
The Ancestral Dragon replied, “Reincarnation does not carry memories. It may be that certain experiences in early life led to changes as I grew, and they are not indicative of the true self.”
Sally nodded, “I also think so, that doesn’t sound like you, but I must say… that one felt more human, more alive. And now you, the epitome of a deity, heartless and emotionless.”
The Ancestral Dragon remained silent.
Sally continued, “Did you come into the world to assist the Heavenly Dao?”
The Ancestral Dragon nodded, “Yes.”
Little Zhaozhao called out in front of Sally, “Mom—there’s a flower here!”
Sally didn’t think much of it.
The Ancestral Dragon’s face changed dramatically and he hurriedly said, “Don’t touch it! That’s the flower of the World Tree!”
Little Zhaozhao was annoyed at the Ancestral Dragon, she was just looking and smelling it, but upon his shout, she opened her mouth… crunch, crunch—she ate it.
The Ancestral Dragon’s eyes turned into vertical slits, “You!”
Sally immediately teleported over and held Little Zhaozhao, “The entire World Tree was awakened by my Ancient Primordial Cauldron, what’s the fuss about eating one of its flowers?”
The Ancestral Dragon truly had nothing to say—it was already eaten and couldn’t be spat out to grow back.
Xiao Zhaozhao finished eating the flower of the World Tree and started to feel sleepy, “Mom, Xiao Zhaozhao wants to sleep.”
And with that, she fell asleep.
“The flowers of the World Tree contain the source power capable of nurturing the World Fruit, and it’s very potent. She may need to sleep for a while,” the Ancestral Dragon told Sally.
Sally tucked Xiao Zhaozhao into the System Space, “They have eaten World Tree Fruits from other worlds before, why haven’t they had this reaction?”
“…Other worlds?” The Ancestral Dragon looked at Sally in surprise.
Sally continued to ascend, “Yes.”
Xiaomei spoke to Sally, [Host located!]
Sally slowed her pace and curved one corner of her lips, “Yi, I gave you a chance!”
The Ancestral Dragon did not understand for a moment.
Sally teleported away.
The Ancestral Dragon suddenly realized, his face turned pale, and he hurried after her…
…
Sally arrived in front of a secluded mountain cave.
Between the dense vegetation, there were some faint footprints.
Xiaomei said to Sally, [These footprints are the same as the ones in Divine Ash Valley.]
[Are they certain to be Demon Ancestor’s footprints?]
[Yes, at that time the Ancestral Dragon was very cautious and did not leave his own footprints. So the only footprints left belonged to the Demon Ancestor. Be careful when you go inside the cave; there are a Defense Barrier and a Slaughter Array.]
[Okay.] Sally donned her Divine Armor and stuck two Defensive Talismans on herself.
Just as she was about to enter, the Ancestral Dragon arrived, took hold of her, and asked solemnly, “Do you really need the Demon Laws?”
“Yes! That belongs to my daughter,” Sally replied.
“I’ll retrieve it.” The Ancestral Dragon entered the cave.
Sally’s System Map was blocked outside the cave, unable to see what was happening inside.
[Xiaomei, can you see inside?]
[Doing so would alert the Demon Ancestor.]
[Forget it, let’s see if the Ancestral Dragon can bring out Xiao Zhaozhao’s Talent. If he dares to deceive us again, hmm! Don’t think we’re easy to bully.]
[What if he does bring out Xiao Zhaozhao’s Demon Laws?]
[He should. However… he must have a good relationship with the Demon Ancestor, otherwise why would the Demon Ancestor seek his help? Forcing him like this, it seems somewhat unkind.]
[If he returns Xiao Zhaozhao’s Talent, will the Host still settle accounts with him?]
[Yes, settle matters as they arise.] Sally saw no issue with that.
The Ancestral Dragon, holding a mass of multicolored mist denser than before, came out of the cave. His expression was calm and unruffled as he handed the item to Sally, “This is the complete Demon Laws.”
Sally took it and paused, “Before, there were only Fragments…”
“He has fused the Fragments into one,” the Ancestral Dragon raised his hand and sealed the cave with various Spells, “You can go now.”
Sally placed the Demon Laws into the System Space, allowing Xiaomei to restore Xiao Zhaozhao’s Talent.
“…I actually planned to settle the score with you, but in light of the complete Demon Laws, I’ll spare you this time.” 𝘯𝑜𝘷𝘱𝘶𝑏.𝘤𝘰𝑚
“No need, what do you want?” The Ancestral Dragon stared at her intently.
Sally suddenly found herself unable to meet his gaze, “Well, my original plan was to empty your Treasure Cave.”
“That’s acceptable,” the Ancestral Dragon gripped her wrist.
Sally instinctively retreated.
But he held on tightly…
