BTTH-Chapter 24: Joint Action

BTTH-Chapter 24: Joint Action

"Don't be afraid, because I know you're not that kind of person," Xiao Tian said, looking directly into Yun Yun's eyes.

Yun Yun avoided his gaze, nodded slightly, and replied softly, "The Purple Spirit Crystal is usually placed in the cave of the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King. Tomorrow, I will lead the Lion King away. As for you... I would like to ask you to enter the cave and help me find the Purple Spirit Crystal."

Xiao Tian nodded slightly. "No problem."

"I will practice first to increase my strength and be more confident about tomorrow's action. You should get some rest," she suggested.

After Xiao Tian finished speaking, he crossed his legs, closed his eyes, and began to practice, giving Yun Yun some time.

Yun Yun quietly stared at Xiao Tian's handsome face. She was lost in thought and couldn't come back to her senses for a long time.

When night fell, Xiao Tian looked inwardly at his body, observing the six red lightnings swirling around his Dou Jing, and then slowly opened his eyes.

Xiao Tian stood up and approached the stone platform. Seeing Yun Yun lying there like a sleeping beauty, he took out a robe and gently covered her with it before turning and walking out of the cave.

Once Xiao Tian left, Yun Yun opened her eyes, touched the clothing covering her body with delicate fingers, and felt inexplicable ripples in her heart.

...

Early the next morning.

Xiao Tian, who had been on guard at the entrance of the cave all night, heard footsteps and suddenly opened his eyes. He turned his head. "The seal has been broken?"

A person wearing a snow-white dress and adorned with a phoenix hair ornament stepped out of the cave. Her face was calm and elegant, exuding an air of nobility.

"Yeah. I just untied it this morning," she said crisply, though her tone was different this time, carrying a hint of coldness and indifference.

"I prefer the old Yunzhi. I still like the previous one," Xiao Tian remarked.

When Yun Yun heard his words, her body stiffened, but she quickly recovered. "Since you're awake, let's get ready to go. Take this crystal and bring it close to the Purple Spirit Crystal. It will heat up and help you find it."

Yun Yun produced a turquoise crystal from her storage ring and handed it over. A pair of green dou qi wings appeared behind her.

"Let's get down to business first." Xiao Tian took the crystal and placed it around his neck. Then he walked to Yun Yun and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"Jiang Feng, what are you doing?" Yun Yun asked, confused and a bit angry.

"This place is so far from the Amethyst Winged Lion King's cave! Do you expect me to run over there?" Xiao Tian replied innocently.

Hearing this, Yun Yun took a deep breath and warned, "I warn you, don't move, or I'll throw you down."

"Don't worry, I'm the most honest person and won't move," Xiao Tian said with a smile.

With Yun Yun's wings relaxing behind her, Xiao Tian hugged her tightly, and together they soared into the sky.

During the flight, Xiao Tian inhaled her fragrance, unable to help but whisper, "It smells so good!"

Since they were tightly embracing, Xiao Tian's words reached Yun Yun's ears. She trembled involuntarily, her cheeks flushing, and the altitude dropped slightly. "If you talk nonsense again, I will throw you down."

Xiao Tian promptly fell silent, quietly enjoying the scent once more. Although Yun Yun was aware of Xiao Tian's little tricks, she chose to ignore the thick-skinned boy.

...

A flash of green light streaked across the sky, landing quietly near the Amethyst Winged Lion King's cave.

After they landed, Xiao Tian loosened his grip and surveyed the cave atop the nearby mountain.

"The defenses here are very strict. I will try my best to kill or injure the high-level monsters at the cave entrance. You take the opportunity to sneak in," Yun Yun said, glancing around with a frown. "Also... Jiang Feng, be careful."

"No problem. You should be careful too, and don't get hurt," Xiao Tian replied, nodding to indicate his understanding.

Yun Yun nodded, drawing a thin sword into her hand. With her wings fluttering behind her, she dove into the dense forest below the cave. Sharp animal roars echoed through the woods.

"Human woman! How dare you show your face here again?! I will take your life today to avenge the destruction of my horn!" a lion covered in purple crystals with wings suddenly soared out of the cave, roaring fiercely. This was the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King, unleashing a formidable presence.

Two rays of light, one blue and the other purple, chased each other straight into the sky before engaging in a fierce collision a thousand meters above.

As Xiao Tian watched the monsters guarding him fall one by one, he took a deep breath and flew quickly toward the cave.

Passing by a large rock, he spotted a familiar figure and swooped closer. "Xiao Yanzi, what are you doing here?"

Xiao Yan, who was lurking on the rock, had already detected Xiao Tian's presence after being alerted by Yao Lao. "I just happened to pass by and came to see what's happening when I heard the beast's roar."

"Since you're here, come in with me and help me find something," Xiao Tian said, grabbing Xiao Yan by the shoulder and flying quickly.

"Okay."

Upon reaching the cave entrance, Xiao Tian's frown deepened as he observed two third-level warriors lying on the ground, trembling as they looked up at the sky. He held Xiao Yan with one hand and conjured a Heavenly Thunder Halberd with the other. Condensing wings of Thunder Peng behind him, he began to gather strength for the Heavenly Thunder Halberd Technique: Cutting the Moon.

"Brother Tian, you...you're a Dou Wang?" Xiao Yan exclaimed, his mouth agape as he looked at Xiao Tian.

"No, time is tight now. I'll explain later," Xiao Tian said casually before swinging his Moon-Slashing energy at the two trembling monsters.

By the time the two monsters reacted, it was too late—they were cleaved in two by this sneak attack.

"Let's go." Xiao Tian seized Xiao Yan, flapped his wings, and flew directly into the cave.

Upon entering, Xiao Tian noticed that the interior of the cave was not as dim as he had imagined. It was adorned with circles of purple crystals that looked quite magnificent.

He released Xiao Yan and walked further into the cave while Xiao Yan hurriedly followed.

As they walked, Xiao Yan conversed with Yao Lao. "Yan'er, your brother's wings aren't your typical Dou Qi transformation; it's an extremely rare dou skill—a flying dou skill."

"A flying dou skill?" Xiao Yan asked, intrigued.

"It allows you to fly," Yao Lao explained.

"Do you have any? Just give me two or three."

"I don't have any, yet you want two or three? You're dreaming," Yao Lao chastised lightly.

"Xiao Yanzi, hurry up and follow me closely; otherwise, you'll get lost," Xiao Tian called back.

"Okay, Brother Tian."

They soon arrived at a fork in the path, and Xiao Tian chose to go right based on his memory, knowing that the Purple Spirit Crystal was located on that side. To the left was the companion Purple Crystal source, which required the Purple Spirit Crystal to access, making that route unnecessary for now.

After walking a while, the view in front of them widened again. In the center of the cavern lay a smaller Amethyst Winged Lion King.

"Take this crystal. It will heat up when near the Purple Spirit Crystal. Help me locate the Purple Spirit Crystal where it's resting. I'll handle this little Purple Crystal Winged Lion King," Xiao Tian said, handing the crystal to Xiao Yan.

He activated the Thunder Explosion technique, conjuring a thunderball in his hand and throwing it at the young Purple Crystal Winged Lion King.

(End of this chapter)