Chapter 1245: Holy Maiden Bai Hang Meets the Dragon King

"I have seen you, Dragon King," Wu Mie Zhenren bowed.

Behind him, Holy Maiden Bai Hang followed suit, but dared not glance.

Even though she was very curious, she restrained herself and did not look.

The Tian Du Dragon King above, warm as jade, said, "If you wish to look, then look; no need for restraint."

His voice was soft and gentle, causing Holy Maiden Bai Hang to involuntarily lift her head; she didn't know why, but she stared blankly at the Tian Du Dragon King before her, meeting his eyes, and was stunned again.

They were deep and calm, unruffled, as if she were seeing not human eyes but the starry sky.

Wu Mie Zhenren turned, coughed, and pulled Holy Maiden Bai Hang back to reality; she immediately bowed her head, daring not to look again, feeling ashamed of her earlier disrespect.

"My humble disciple is powerless; please excuse me, Dragon King," Wu Mie Zhenren quickly apologized.

The Tian Du Dragon King waved his hand: "No problem, I haven't seen outsiders here for a long time; this must be Bai Hang, right?"

"Indeed, she is my disciple Bai Hang. She hasn't seen your true countenance, is curious, and thus offended you; please forgive her, Dragon King."

"No trouble, no trouble; it's natural the first time. When you first came years ago, wasn't it the same?" The Tian Du Dragon King's voice remained as gentle as a spring breeze, and he also recounted the old embarrassment.

This made Holy Maiden Bai Hang turn her head, staring at her master beside her; she hadn't expected her usually composed master to have such an embarrassing moment, truly unexpected, yet she dared not stare further for fear of being punished.

She still couldn't help lifting her head to look at the Tian Du Dragon King, meeting his gaze; Bai Hang quickly lowered her head, mortified, having been caught peeking, which felt truly awkward.

The Tian Du Dragon King said, "If you want to look, then look; your master did the same back then. Don't pretend to be composed like your master."

"My appearance does attract some attention; you are not the first to be curious."

"Wu Mie, you are an interesting disciple."

Wu Mie Zhenren said anxiously, "Dragon King, please don't mind; my disciple is curious about everything."

"Hahaha," the Tian Du Dragon King laughed loudly, "I understand, I understand."

He knew well this kind of curiosity; after all, young people are bound to be curious.

He did not blame her, but asked softly, "Wu Mie, you didn't come this time just to let me see your disciple, did you?"

He had seen countless talents in his life; Holy Maiden Bai Hang was just like that, the same as Wu Mie Zhenren back then.

It couldn't grant him a longer look; it merely caught his attention.

"No, Dragon King, please have a look," Wu Mie Zhenren produced a pill and handed it to the Tian Du Dragon King.

The Tian Du Dragon King's eyes narrowed, he waved his hand, and the pill appeared before him.

He raised his right hand, pinched the pill, and examined it up close.

Raising his eyebrows, the Tian Du Dragon King sniffed it and asked in surprise, "What is this?"

Wu Mie Zhenren answered immediately, "This is a pill obtained by my disciple Bai Hang through trade; it is a seventh‑grade pill crafted by a Pill Refining master, called the Ten Thousand Medicine Dragon Blood Pill, made primarily from Dragon Blood."

"I know the Dragon King requires high‑grade pills; my disciple happened to acquire this seventh‑grade pill and brought it especially for you."

The Tian Du Dragon King stared continuously, saying nothing.

After a long look, he asked, "May I have this pill, my king?"

Wu Mie Zhenren replied, "Please, Dragon King."

"Hmm."

The Tian Du Dragon King shoved it into his mouth, swallowed, and the effect erupted.

His qi and blood exploded; the Tian Du Dragon King's body began to emit terrifying qi, blood, and pressure, Dragon Might roared, and Wu Mie Zhenren immediately led Holy Maiden Bai Hang away to avoid being killed by this dreadful Dragon Might.

The two exited the Dragon Palace and breathed a sigh of relief.

Dragon Might shrouded the entire Dragon Palace; even outside, the two could feel that terrifying Dragon Might.

Holy Maiden Bai Hang trembled, and had it not been for her master protecting her, she would have knelt down long ago.

"Master, this is too frightening, isn't it?"

Holy Maiden Bai Hang's mouth quivered, and her whole body trembled along.

Wu Mie Zhenren also felt uneasy; facing the Tian Du Dragon King, the divine beast of Tian Du Gate, an ancient monster that had lived for many years.

This is one of Tian Du Gate's foundations; even wounded or aged, it remains terrifying.

Where the Tian Du Dragon King is, Tian Du Gate exists.

"Feel it properly, no need to fear," Wu Mie Zhenren instructed, "If you can endure this Dragon Might and pressure, you will no longer be afraid in the future."

"This is also training."

Holy Maiden Bai Hang nodded, gritting her teeth and persevering.

Time gradually passed; after half a day.

Dragon Might dissipated, qi and blood gradually reconverged; after the disturbance settled, the two entered the palace interior.

The Tian Du Dragon King sat atop, unchanged as before, showing no improvement; it seemed that a Ten Thousand Medicine Dragon Blood Pill could not change much.

Wu Mie Zhenren bowed and asked, "Dragon King, how are your injuries?"

"I'm fine," the Tian Du Dragon King smiled faintly, indicating a slight gain.

"This pill is good, but unfortunately still insufficient."

The Ten Thousand Medicine Dragon Blood Pill's effect was excellent, far superior to the pills he had taken before.

At least it allowed his body to recover a bit, though not completely.

At least he saw hope, rather than his body continuing to deteriorate.

Regarding lifespan, he regained a little, but remained the same overall.

Full recovery seemed unlikely; his cultivation path remained as before.

"Dragon King, that person can refine seventh‑grade pills; the pills you need, he can also refine. To my knowledge, his Pill Refining talent is not weak."

"If we continue trading with him, as long as we give sufficient benefits, he can satisfy the Dragon King."

This time she came intentionally bringing a Ten Thousand Medicine Dragon Blood Pill, to let the Dragon King know.

It could be considered that she obtained the Dragon King's permission to trade with Qinglong Daoren, expanding the transaction.

Furthermore, to find the elixir His Majesty the Dragon King needs, Wu Mie Zhenren knows the situation of the Tian Du Dragon King and is also very worried.

Not only him, the whole senior leadership of Tian Du Men are worried; for the Tian Du Dragon King's affair, they have worried themselves gray-haired.

"You're right, that person is a promising seedling; I didn't expect we still have such a pill refiner in Cangzhou." The Tian Du Dragon King tasted it slightly, then sighed: "This pill's efficacy is top-notch among seventh-grade pills in every aspect; given time, this person's promotion to eighth-grade alchemist is a certainty."

"Perhaps, the elixir I need also has hope."

The following sentence, the Tian Du Dragon King silently recited in his heart.

Tian Du Men sought many elixirs for him, but the elixirs' effects were lackluster, or else their grade was not high.

This time, the elixir brought by Wu Mie Zhenren had very good effect.

It revitalized his body with a bit of vitality; although only a little, there is still a noticeable change.