Chapter 001: Becoming Immortal

He lifted his head and continued to stare at the enormous jade lion, suddenly feeling a bit uneasy in his heart

If one could bring this bead out oneself

If at this moment I am afraid and withdraw my hand

This is a strangely shaped bone flute

The jade pendant now hangs halfway down Ning Yi's chest, gently swaying in the breeze from the grave, producing a rustling sound

The two large eyes of that jade lion have turned completely crimson

Come on, come on, if you dare, bite me to death

Ning Yi glared at the jade lion and said, "At that time, there will be a bunch of people every day defecating and urinating on your head..."

Steal everything here, leaving not even a single brick behind

The tomb above suddenly trembled

White bone fragments swept across the sky, swarming in groups like locusts crossing the land, surging and tumultuous

If one were to know the identity of the tomb owner from back then, who would dare to speak such words

A sparse sound of wind reached Ning Yi's ears, continuously blowing from behind.

Brother... why don't you respond?

Become immortal

Damn it, I just refuse to believe in this evil...

He released the fire starter, allowing it to fall to the ground, splattering a cloud of chaotic ash. His loosened left hand slowly descended, inch by inch, brushing against his robe, moving towards his chest, and finally touching a long, cool object that felt chilling to the bone

The jade lion's eyes seemed momentarily stunned, and a tremor of astonishment echoed in its throat. Ultimately, it was an inanimate object, unable to move. If a soul truly existed, it would likely be infuriated, encountering such shameless individuals, and would indeed want to bite down without regard for the consequences.

The originally bronze-bell-like large eyes of the jade lion gradually turned crimson, the gaze slowly focused, and ultimately fixed slowly upon oneself

Ning Yi, I have been waiting here for more than an hour... The things we stole this time should at least be divided with me, right?

After Ning Yi finished speaking, he stood tall and resolute, even extending his half-raised right arm a little deeper into the ground

Hello, Ning Yi, I am hungry

The young man raised his head, a mocking smile at the corners of his lips, and was just about to continue speaking

Ning Yi stared at the lion, whose enormous and pitch-black pupils, closely aligned with his own, seemed to possess a hint of unusual brilliance

A large amount of money is gone

The young girl shivered slightly, slowly bent down, and placed her hands on either side of the entrance to the underground tomb. She gritted her teeth, took a deep breath, steeled herself, and finally poked half of her head inside.

Half of the body leaned slightly forward, and half of the right arm was 'swallowed' by the jade lion, with the right hand lodged in the throat area

I curse your ancestors' mouths

It is nothing but a waste of resources. Along with books

Ning Yi stood up unsteadily

Ning Yi raised his head in anger; after the beads shattered, a moist breath swirled and rolled, quickly wrapping around his right arm. The pitch-black mist scattered like quicksand, enveloping him.

A sudden sound of "boom—" echoed in my mind

Like a leaf, trapped within a black robe

All thoughts have been shattered and scattered a thousand miles away

because what he holds in his hand is a priceless "Suiyang Pearl"

The palm is warm, while the surroundings are slightly cold. Even without pulling it out, Ning Yi can sense that this bead is not large, just about the size of a fingertip, but it fits perfectly with the size of the Suiyang bead.

One person, one lion, facing each other.

It is pitch black, and nothing can be seen

Ning Yi squinted his eyes, as small fragments of stone continuously fell on his head, crackling and popping. He swallowed back the words he had prepared to mock. Although his left hand moved slowly, by this moment, he had already pulled out the bone flute and held it tightly.

I have a younger sister, born with a natural talent for the Dao, a direct disciple of the master of Mount Luojia in Tiandu. Are you afraid? If she really were to kill me, once she ascends the mountain, Mount Luojia would level this entire ridge, dismantling everything, leaving only you behind, to build a latrine on your head

Upon touching the bone flute, Ning Yi's heart finally relaxed a little

The vision is a blur.

... ...

Someone is kneeling on the surface of the river, gently saying: "We are waiting for you ... ... "

Beneath the ancient tree, a winding river sprawls, its waters flowing backward and converging to form a delicate throne. A vague shadow sits high upon the throne, gazing at itself.

Wake up

His face pressed against the jade lion, he continued to reach out his hand, cursing as he said: "Come on, bite me, big mouth, quickly, if you can't kill me, tomorrow I will steal everything from your house, not leaving even a single brick for you."

If you want to bite, then bite; anyway, I won't let go... I, young master, have stolen this tomb by my own ability. If you have the capability, then close your mouth and bite me to death. At worst, I will just give up this arm!

The crystalline eyes, imbued with spiritual energy, blinked.

Ning Yi held a fire starter in his left hand, his gaze fixed intently on the jade lion before him, which had its mouth wide open, revealing a gaping maw.

The jade lion will certainly not respond to him

The fire stick burned to the end, its faint flame flickering and dancing, ultimately extinguishing

The "Sui Yang Pearl" is a treasure that disciples of major sects can encounter but cannot seek. Carrying it on a daily basis has a significant effect on nourishing the soul, providing protection for the path and stabilizing the heart of the practitioner. If it is crushed...

There was a moment of silence

At this moment, the young man stands straight, his limbs stiff, his black clothing soaked with sweat, clinging to his body. As the wind blows past, a wave of cold and soreness washes over his back

The "Suiyang Pearl" that he clutched tightly emitted a sound of unbearable breaking, and then amidst the violent tremors, with a crack, it was crushed between his fingertips and palm, flesh pressing against flesh

When it fell, it seemed to splash up a tremendous spray of water

Money, oh money

Ning Yi raised his head, his gaze hardening as he glared at the jade lion, shouting, "You owe me money!"

Ning Yi ... ... Ning Yi ?

How much does it cost... now that there is no worry about food and clothing!

A pair of enormous eyes opened

The atmosphere is indescribably eerie

The world has quieted down

Thus, the girl's trembling voice carried a hint of weeping

The indistinct shadow swayed with each step as it descended from the throne, kneeling on one knee, its gaze appearing gentle and sincere amidst the vapor.

Ning Yi had a premonition

The mass grave in the southern part of Qingbai City has always been desolate and unguarded

An hour ago, Ning Yi felt that he had made a significant mistake on this trip

Then one will surely regret it for a lifetime

Ning Yi's pupils contracted, as if her mind had been struck hard by a hammer weighing thousands of pounds

The bottom of the grave returned to complete darkness

No one responded

Before me stands a colossal ancient tree, towering and majestic, its roots entwined and coiled upon the eternal realm of books, with long, drooping leaves fluttering like flowing flames

The sound traveled along the underground tomb passage, carried by the eerie wind, swirling through the dust, winding back and forth, and ultimately reached the ears of a young boy

To my utter astonishment, a large red jade necklace was unexpectedly pulled from the mouth of this lion.

The melodious sound of the flute is shattered by the war drums from the distant sky

A piece of tranquility

The jade lion could no longer endure it, glaring with wide eyes, its abdomen trembling, and the sound of objects rolling inside, clinking and clattering, echoed. Ning Yi's heart jolted; it turned out that something had happened inside this creature's belly

Ning Yi scoffed and said coldly, "Who are you trying to scare?"

The girl squatting in the mass grave suddenly felt her lips become somewhat dry

Ning Yi ... ... I want to eat noodles

Ah... Ning Yi silently roared in his heart, rolling his eyes as he fearlessly glared at the jade lion before him, raising his head with an imposing aura.

She raised her head and looked around, a sudden cold wind arose, stirring the small white dress that resembled flowers, gently caressing the delicate calves of the young girl

Ning Yi suddenly asked sincerely, "It has been an hour, are you tired?"

... ...

Ning Yi's smile suddenly stiffened

His tightly clenched right hand was bitten by something, unable to be pulled out

The heavens and the earth tremble