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As he approached, the blue bricks beneath his feet could no longer bear the weight.
Then it cracked, forming a spiderweb-like network of fissures that quickly spread from him to the entire courtyard.
It was as if the earth itself was trembling with awe at his imposing presence.
"I, Wei Changxuan, have decided to stay overnight in this courtyard."
As soon as she finished speaking, the gold ingot that the woman had been clutching tightly in her hand miraculously began to melt.
Under high temperatures, it gradually softens and deforms.
And eventually it turned into a small puddle of shimmering golden liquid.
It flowed across the ground, as if announcing her defeat.
Seeing this, a complex emotion flashed in the woman's eyes.
There was shock, resentment, and a barely perceptible fear.
But soon, a strange smile appeared on her lips, as if she were brewing some kind of conspiracy.
Immediately afterwards, she transformed into countless blue butterflies fluttering in the sky, scattering in all directions.
What's astonishing is that these blue butterflies seem to possess magical powers.
Where it swept past, even sturdy brick walls could not withstand it.
It peeled off as if it were being eroded by an invisible force.
The weathered surface revealed a mottled and uneven appearance, with bricks and stones flying everywhere, raising a cloud of choking dust.
Just when everyone thought this bizarre contest was about to end.
Jingni's eyes sharpened, and she brandished her long sword, its cold light flashing like lightning across the night sky, slicing down dozens of blue butterflies.
After they fell to the ground, they burst into a ghostly green phosphorescent flame.
The flames flickered, emitting an eerie light that cast a sinister and terrifying glow on the surrounding ground.
The scene was extremely bizarre and terrifying.
"This is a Gu butterfly unique to southern Xinjiang!"
Upon seeing this, Mu Nanzhi quickly crouched down, wanting to examine the situation more closely.
But Wei Changxuan pulled him back to her side.
A dazzling golden light condensed at his fingertips, its radiance as brilliant as the sun.
It enveloped all the tiny, writhing, phosphorescent worms within it.
This allowed everyone to see the truth: behind the beautiful blue butterfly lay such an evil entity.
Yan Lingji gently waved her folding fan, and a powerful burst of flame erupted from its surface.
It shot straight up three feet into the air, flames roaring and illuminating the entire courtyard.
It also dispelled some of the gloom of fear:
"It seems that the waters behind Pingzhou are far deeper than we imagined."
After saying that, she turned her gaze toward the distant city lord's mansion.
Night had fallen, and the moonlight, like water, shone on the eaves of the city lord's mansion.
The mythical beasts flanking the eaves of the mansion, seemingly brought to life under the moonlight, appeared to be baring their fangs and brandishing their claws.
They appeared exceptionally vivid and lifelike, as if guarding the secrets of the city.
It's as if it's warning outsiders not to easily step into this mysterious vortex...
Just when the atmosphere reached its peak of tension, as if a taut string would snap at any moment,
A gentle yet firm voice, like a spring breeze, suddenly came from the courtyard gate:
"Stop!" With this call, a graceful and beautiful woman walked slowly into the courtyard.
She wore a white gauze dress (Wang De's), the hem of which swayed gently with her light steps, like a blooming white lotus, radiating a soft glow.
Every inch of her skin was made even more delicate and alluring by the soft sunlight, as if it were a work of art carefully sculpted by God.
Behind her followed a man of noble bearing and unparalleled handsome appearance.
This man was the same one who had recently been seen walking intimately with a pair of twin beauties in the market.
Rumor has it that he is the master of the Dragon Palace, of noble status and extraordinary strength.
The two arrived together, their powerful aura instantly enveloping the entire courtyard, causing everyone present to feel an inexplicable pressure.
Chapter 168 Merfolk Appear in the South China Sea!
At this moment, seeing Wei Changxuan's unyielding attitude,
Anger ignited in Zhu'er's eyes in an instant, as if it had been suddenly set ablaze by an invisible force lurking in the shadows.
It spread rapidly and burned fiercely.
Her eyes were wide open, filled with a raging fire of anger, as if she were silently questioning Wei Changxuan:
Why was he so rude in rejecting my good intentions?
Zhu'er's long and slender fingers began to move rapidly, completing a series of complex and profound hand seals.
As she moved, faint blue light began to gather and flicker at her fingertips, as if it were about to unleash a world-destroying power.
At this moment, the air seemed to ignite, and a great battle was about to break out.
At this critical moment, a clear and melodious voice rang out.
Like the clear, melodious sound of a mountain spring, the gentle tinkling of bells drifted from the rooftop.
"Wait a minute."
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a woman dressed in an elegant light blue ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress).
Just like the legendary goddess of the Nine Heavens descending to the mortal world, gently leaping down from the end of the eaves.
Her figure was light and graceful, as if she were completely unbound by gravity, drawing a beautiful arc in the air before slowly drifting down.
At that moment, sunlight streamed through the gaps in the leaves, gently illuminating her.
She was draped in a soft and warm golden coat, which made her look even more ethereal, like a fairy descended from heaven.
Upon closer inspection, the woman's temples were adorned with several crystal-clear, dazzling pearl hair ornaments.
Under the bright sunlight, these pearls radiate a mesmerizing and ever-changing rainbow of colors.
As she moved with graceful steps, the pearls swayed gently, like twinkling stars in the night sky.
The light flickered and changed, giving people a dreamlike feeling.
Her every step was as light as a gentle breeze, her soft, boneless little feet...
Finally, it gently touched the ground in the courtyard, on the ground covered with fallen sycamore leaves.
Like a dragonfly lightly touching the surface of a pond on a summer morning, then quickly flying away.
It left a fleeting yet exquisitely beautiful arc in the air.
And in that unintentional moment, the extremely thin and transparent ribbon tied around her waist...
It is said that this ribbon was handwoven by deep-sea merfolk.
Unintentionally, her gaze swept over Wei Changxuan's exposed hand.
In an instant, a refreshing yet slightly cool scent wafted over me.
This strange and unique feeling gave Wei Changxuan a sudden jolt, and an inexplicable emotion quietly began to grow in his heart.
Witnessing this scene, the man, the lord of the Dragon Palace, suddenly had his pupils constrict sharply.
As if witnessing something completely beyond imagination and unbelievable, they couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
"They're actually merfolk from the South China Sea?!" His words were filled with utter disbelief.
At the same time, there was also a hint of caution that was not easily noticed by others.
After all, for most people in the world, the mysterious and rarely seen merfolk are...
It has always represented many unsolved mysteries.
Each time the merfolk unexpectedly reappear,
This often foreshadows some extraordinary event that is about to unfold, forcing people to be on their guard.
Chapter 169 A Tremendous Change, The Lord of the Dragon Palace!
In a wide-open space where light and shadow intertwine, the gentle sunlight casts a warm, golden glow over the surrounding scenery.
A woman dressed in a light pink silk dress slowly appeared, her graceful steps revealing her figure.
A gentle smile played on her lips as she softly said, "This humble woman, Yunshang, greets everyone."
That smile was like the first blooming flowers in spring, bright and captivating.
As if carrying the vibrant energy and fragrance of spring, it instantly illuminated this space.
Her every move exuded elegance; with a delicate touch, she gently lifted a strand of her jet-black hair.
On her slender wrist, a jade bracelet spun gently.
The bracelet has a warm and smooth texture and a soft color, which complements her fair and delicate skin, which is as white as mutton fat jade.
Under the gentle caress of the sunlight, the bracelet shimmered with a soft, sparkling light, like a babbling brook in the mountains or a gentle spring drizzle, flowing tenderly across her wrist.
Her gaze was calm yet sharp, and it inadvertently swept over Zhu'er's fingers.
At this moment, Zhu'er's fingers appeared sinister and eerie due to the spell she cast, surrounded by a thick black gas, like a death shadow from the deepest hell, exuding a chilling aura.
However, Yunshang remained calm and composed, showing no sign of panic. She simply spoke in a calm and unhurried tone, offering her advice:
"Young lady, if you were to fully unleash this deadly Nether Sea Curse, you would likely have to pay the price of at least thirty years of your precious cultivation."
These words were like a heavy hammer blow, or a sharp gust of wind, instantly awakening those about to fall into the abyss.
Zhu'er, who had been exuding a murderous aura and a chilling presence, changed her expression drastically upon hearing these words.
In an instant, her face turned as pale as paper, devoid of any color, as if all the blood in her body had been drained in a moment, and she became unsteady on her feet.