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He pulled his hand away from Xia Youyu's and shook his head earnestly at the Goddess of War: "Thank you for your kindness, sister. However, I have already promised Sister Youyu that I would go to the Heaven-Mending Pavilion, and I cannot break my promise."
Then, he added, giving her a way out: "However, when I have time in the future, I will definitely go and visit the Zhulu Academy that Sister Zhan mentioned! At that time, you are also welcome to visit my village!"
"Your village?" The goddess of war was slightly taken aback.
“Yes! My home, Shi Village!” Shi Hao said proudly.
Shicun is his home, the most important place to him.
Looking into Shi Hao's clear and determined eyes, the Goddess of War knew that further persuasion was useless.
She laughed heartily and stood up: "Good! You have guts! No wonder you're a record-breaking prodigy! I'll be waiting to visit your Stone Village! I hope you'll bring out an even more powerful 'beast milk' to entertain me then!"
After saying that, she stopped arguing, nodded to Shi Hao and Xia Youyu, and then turned and left decisively with a hint of regret.
Watching the female warrior's departing figure, Xia Youyu finally breathed a sigh of relief, then glared at Shi Hao reproachfully: "You! You always cause me trouble!"
Shi Hao chuckled: "Isn't it because I have Sister Youyu backing me up?"
Xia Youyu blushed slightly and said nothing more.
The two made a promise again that Shi Hao would definitely go to the Heaven-Mending Pavilion after he completed his training.
……
Meanwhile, deep within the charred willow tree in Shicun, in a void unseen by anyone.
The will of the Willow God, like an ancient and ever-existing deity, has been silently watching Shi Hao's every move in the Realm of the Void God.
When she saw Shi Hao break the records for Blood Refining Extreme and King Slaying in succession, her usually calm and composed mind was stirred.
"This little guy... truly brings surprises time and time again..."
Willow God murmured softly, her thoughts filled with anticipation.
"Little one, I hope you can bring me even more surprises in the future..."
……
The Realm of the Void Gods, the Land of Beginnings.
After saying goodbye to Xia Youyu, Shi Hao felt that he had basically achieved the purpose of this trip to the Void God Realm.
He decided to leave this place first, return to his physical body, and properly digest this huge gain, especially the mysterious True Phoenix Treasure Technique!
Immediately with a thought, his spiritual body transformed into a stream of light and disappeared from the starting point.
However, he left, but the legend of his "love of drinking animal milk" and the huge sensation he caused continued to ferment in the Realm of the Gods, and could not be calmed for a long time!
……
In a dark corner of the Realm of the Gods, in the stronghold of the Rain Clan.
The atmosphere was extremely tense!
Several high-ranking members of the Rain Clan were gathered together, their faces so gloomy they could drip water!
"You all heard that?! That little bastard! His name is Shi Hao!"
"Moreover... he also broke the record for slaying a king set by Young Master Shi Yi back then!"
"Breaking the record at the Blood Transformation Extreme Realm! Slaying fifteen Beast Kings! And he can even unleash the Thunder and Vermilion Bird Treasure Techniques! This... this is even more monstrous than Yi'er back then!"
"Most importantly! He's still alive! That child who was supposed to be dead... he's actually still alive!"
Fear, jealousy, and a deep-seated killing intent spread through the hearts of every high-ranking member of the Rain Clan!
They knew very well what fate awaited their Rain Clan once this "Shi Hao" grew up!
He could never forget the grudge of having his bones taken from him back then!
"He must be killed! At all costs!" The leading elder's eyes flashed with a ruthless light. "Regardless of whether he is the same child from back then! Just because he broke Yi'er's record, just because of the monstrous talent he displayed, he must die!"
“But… he’s now been chosen by the Heaven-Mending Pavilion…” someone said hesitantly.
"So what if he's from the Heaven-Mending Pavilion?!" the old man sneered. "He's only been 'selected' for now; he hasn't actually entered the Heaven-Mending Pavilion yet! As long as he's training outside, there will be plenty of opportunities to strike!"
"Moreover, that old vine in the Heaven-Mending Pavilion is about to give out!"
"Pass down the order! Use all available resources to find out this child's exact location in reality!"
"Once his whereabouts are discovered, there's no need to confirm or hesitate!"
"Better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free!"
A chilling killing intent, like a venomous snake, began to spread in the shadows.
A massive, deadly threat is quietly descending upon Shi Hao!
Chapter Twenty-Eight: Huo Ling'er Appears, Willow God's Surprise
Shi Hao's soul returned to his body, and he slowly opened his eyes under the willow tree.
The earth-shattering experience in the Realm of the Gods still seems to be right before my eyes.
He broke two extreme records, forcefully slew fifteen beast kings, plundered the territories of five major clans, creating a bizarre legend of "the greatest plundering," and even obtained the mysterious True Phoenix Treasure Technique...
All of this left him deeply troubled and unable to calm down for a long time.
"The Realm of the Void Gods... truly a wonderful place!"
Shi Hao clenched his small fist, feeling the power within him that had been further refined by the tempering of his spirit and will, and by his initial understanding of many precious techniques. His eyes were filled with excitement.
He knew that the commotion he had caused in the Realm of the Gods would definitely cause a huge uproar.
But so what? His novel writing group has plenty of that now; 78 is just a problem.
Just as he expected, after he left, the discussion about "loving to drink beast milk" in the Void God Realm, especially in the Initial Land, not only did not subside, but intensified!
Countless forces are frantically trying to find out the origin of this mysterious baby!
A prodigy who can break two extreme realm records at the age of five, kill fifteen beast kings, and even seems to have mastered multiple ancient treasure techniques, is of immeasurable value!
Whether it's recruiting, suppressing, or uncovering the secrets behind it, it's enough to make any major power eager to act!
Just as all the forces were frantically trying to find out the reason why the person "loves to drink animal milk" from the slightest clues, the two old men keenly sensed a "business opportunity".
Beside the stone tablet in the starting place, where the record for the "most looted" was recently set, it still radiates colorful light.
Bird Master and Jingbi Grandpa, these two local bullies from the original place, somehow managed to get a broken table and two broken chairs and leisurely set up a stall.
Even more outrageous, they also erected a crooked wooden sign next to it, with a line of large characters written on it in extremely messy handwriting:
"Want to know the origin of 'loves animal milk the most'? Exclusive news! No deception for young or old! Only ten pieces of refined jade!"
This blatant business practice instantly attracted everyone's attention!
"Pfft! Those two old scoundrels! They're utterly shameless!"
"This is taking advantage of someone's misfortune! Making money off someone else's reputation!"
"Ten pieces of refined jade? Why don't they just rob us?! Who would buy that!"
The onlookers pointed and whispered about Bird Grandpa and Jingbi Grandpa, marveling at how thick-skinned these two old guys were, comparable to the corner of a city wall.
However, to everyone's surprise, although everyone was cursing, people kept coming up to ask questions!
There's no way around it, the origin of "loves to drink animal milk" is just too mysterious and its potential is just too terrifying!
All the major powers want to get his information as soon as possible!
Ten pieces of refined jade are nothing compared to the information about a peerless genius!
Soon, many influential people came to the stall.
"Old man, I am a subordinate of the Third Prince of the Qingmu Ancient Kingdom. I would like to ask about that baby..."
"Hmph! What are ancient kingdoms? I am an elder of Xiling Beast Mountain, and I have ten pieces of refined jade here. Speak now!"
"We are from the Tuoba Ancient Clan. That little beast killed our clansmen. We must know his background!"
Bird Master and Jingbi Grandpa watched as these usually arrogant representatives of powerful forces scrambled to get information about a baby.
The two exchanged a glance and saw the undisguised smugness and lewd smile in each other's eyes.
"Line up! One by one! Pay first, then we'll talk!" Grandpa Jingbi took out his brick-like piece of Jingbi and began the "fair trade."
Just then, the crowd suddenly parted, and a fervent yet noble aura wafted over.
A group of people pushed through the crowd and walked straight to the stall.
Leading the group was a stunningly beautiful young girl, about fifteen or sixteen years old, dressed in a fiery red dress, radiating youthful energy!
The girl's skin was snow-white and delicate, seemingly fragile enough to break at a touch. Her bright, large eyes were like glass reflecting flames, lively and spirited, carrying a perfectly balanced blend of naivety and curiosity.
With her delicate nose, luscious red lips, and a confident, cheerful smile, she was as dazzling as a fire sprite.
Although her figure has not fully developed, it is already taking shape and is full of youthful vitality and charm.
As she walked, her skirt fluttered, as if flames were dancing within it, exuding an aura of nobility befitting royalty.
"It's the little princess of the Fire Kingdom! Huo Ling'er!"
"Why did she come to the starting point too? And why is she interested in that baby?"
"The Fire Kingdom is one of the most powerful ancient kingdoms in the desolate region!"
A low gasp of surprise rose from the crowd.
Huo Ling'er ignored the gazes around her. Her large, fiery eyes curiously scanned Bird Master and Spirit Wall Grandpa before she asked crisply, "Hey! Do you guys know where that little one who 'loves to drink beast milk' is?"
When the old man with the fine jade saw that the person who came was the princess of the Fire Kingdom, his eyes narrowed into slits instantly. He rubbed his hands together and revealed an even more lewd smile: "Oh my! So it's the little princess of the Fire Kingdom! My apologies! You asked about that baby? Hehe, this old man does indeed have exclusive information! However, the rules cannot be broken, ten fine jades!"
Huo Ling'er frowned slightly, seemingly a little impatient, but still generously tossed out a small bag containing ten pieces of refined jade: "Here! Speak quickly!"
Grandpa Jingbi weighed the bag in his hand, his smile widening. He leaned closer to Huo Ling'er, lowered his voice, and said in a sly tone that only the two of them could hear, "Hehe, Your Highness, you've come to the right person! The little guy's background... it'll scare you to death! He comes from..."
"A small mountain village deep in the wilderness is called... Stone Village!"
"Ishimura?"
Huo Ling'er silently memorized the name, then ignored the two old swindlers and turned to leave with her entourage.
Watching Huo Ling'er's departing figure, Bird Master and Jingbi Grandpa exchanged a glance and revealed a knowing smile.
The news has been sold. As for whether the Fire Kingdom princess can find Stone Village, or what will happen after she finds Stone Village, that's none of their business.
In the Realm of the Gods, the undercurrents caused by the "love of drinking beast milk" continue to surge.