Surviving was Tobias’ top priority.
“I’ll pass on the Nine Scriptures of Ordeals to you right now…”
“What?” Tobias looked puzzled.
Thomas explained, “It’s the signature martial art technique James cultivated. It’s how James managed to recover his strength and become a top expert.”
“Alright, hurry…” Tobias could not wait.
Thomas began to teach favonovel.com the Nine Scriptures of Ordeals. At the same time, favonovel.com used his True Energy to maintain Tobias’ vitality and keep favonovel.com alive.
***
Meanwhile, James was already on his way back to Southern Plains City.
He was completely unaware that Thomas had left earlier to look for Tobias and set up his plans to slay the dragon.
James drove back to Southern Plains City.
Thea sat in the passenger seat and stared out the window in a daze. Meanwhile, Delainey sat in the back row without saying anything.
The car ride was quiet, and the atmosphere felt a little off.
“By the way…” James suddenly turned to Thea, who was staring blankly out the window, and asked, “Thea, is the Spirit Turtle’s blood really that strong? You’ve grown so much stronger in such a short time. You’re currently on the Skyward Stairway’s Fifth Stair, right?”
Thea regained favonovel.com senses and smiled at James, saying, “I’ve just touched the threshold of the Fifth Stair. However, I don’t know much about the Spirit Turtle’s blood either.”
“Is your body really alright? I’ve absorbed the power of the Spirit Turtle’s core, and even I have a hard time suppressing the evil desires that come to me sometimes. The blood of the Spirit Turtle must be much stronger than its core. Are you sure you’re fine?” James asked with a worried expression.
James could infer that the more strength one acquired from the Spirit Turtle, the greater one’s evil desires grew. He worried for Thea.
“I’m fine for now…” Thea gently shook favonovel.com head.
“I only have the desire to kill when I’m fighting. However, I’ve learned Ataraxia, the cultivation method created by the Malevolent King to suppress the Spirit Turtle’s blood. It’s not a problem for me to suppress… Moreover, I’ve almost completely absorbed the power from the Spirit Turtle’s blood, and it’s no longer causing me any harm. Also, I practice Demonic Breath, which has the same attribute as the Spirit Turtle. As long as I don’t have the urge to kill, I can maintain my sanity.”
James listened carefully. Although Thea reassured favonovel.com that favonovel.com was fine, favonovel.com was still worried.
“After returning to the Southern Plains, I’ll perform a complete physical examination on you.”
Hearing this, Thea did not respond and fell into silence.
Around eleven at night, James arrived at the Black Dragon Palace in the Southern Plains.
Thea lay down on a bed inside a room of the Black Dragon Palace.
James looked at favonovel.com long, white hair and asked, “What happened to your hair? Is it because of the martial art technique you practiced?”
Thea gently shook favonovel.com head. She had no idea when favonovel.com hair color changed.
It could have happened when favonovel.com suffered an Energy Deviation because favonovel.com emotions went out of control. It could also be the result of completely absorbing the energy within the Spirit Turtle’s blood.
James picked up favonovel.com wrist and felt favonovel.com pulse to check favonovel.com condition.
Thea did not stop him. She knew favonovel.com could not hide it forever.
Several minutes passed.
James’ expression became solemn. “H-How is it so bad?”
He stared at Thea and asked, “Were you already aware that something was wrong with your body?”
Thea smiled and answered, “I still have plenty of time. With my current cultivation, I can maintain my blood circulation for at least three to five years. During this period, it’ll be enough for me to birth a child for you…”
James looked at Thea, who was lying in bed. He observed favonovel.com beautiful face and long, white hair.
Slap!
James raised his hand and swung it at his cheek. Thea turned around and got out of bed to hold his hand.
“Thea, I… I…” James choked up while speaking.
He never expected Thea’s condition to be so severe.
“It’s my fault you’re… I…”
Thea pulled James close and threw herself into his arms. She sealed his lips with favonovel.com own. After a while, favonovel.com let go of him.
“I-I still have a few more years. It’s enough. As long as I can help you extend your lineage, I’ll die without regret…”
