The protagonist stole my spiritual root? Hey, heroine, give birth to me!

Name: Long Qingwan

Cultivation level: Peak of the Profound Immortal realm (solid foundation)

Potential: Half-step Immortal King (can obtain an opportunity to break through to Immortal King; without such an opportunity, he will be unable to break through in this lifetime)

Special physique: Jade Dragon Body

The cultivation method practiced is: ...

Skills acquired: ...

Immortal Soul Martial Skill: None

Current objective: Find helpers to seize opportunities.

Favorability rating: 10 (Neighborhood acquaintance)

Terms: Dragon Girl, Mature Woman, Forbidden Love, Directionally challenged, Noise-sensitive, Severe OCD, Purifying Power, Treasure Sensing, Immortal Spring Water.

"Well, although you can be considered a female lead, you have too many negative traits. You're probably just a pretty face with a penchant for taboos... This is really a bit difficult for me to handle."

"Then there's no other way. If the soft approach doesn't work, we can only..."

As Chen Xuan spoke, he saw the aloof woman with a light veil on her face, who had been standing quietly beside Lin Feng, slightly move her lips and whisper:

"Hello, I am Long Qingwan." Her voice was like a clear mountain spring, crisp and melodious, yet carrying an undeniable air of authority.

"Hello, hello, Sister Long, I'm Chen Xuan."

"No, no, this is my aunt. According to seniority, you should call her aunt!" Lin Feng corrected, dissatisfied.

"Oh, is that so? Then... Auntie?" Chen Xuan's voice became magnetic. Upon hearing this, Long Qingwan blushed slightly, but fortunately, she was wearing a light veil at the moment, so no one knew.

"Alright, stop dawdling here. Let's discuss the ancient artifacts from the ruins later!"

"An ancient artifact?" Chen Xuan asked in surprise.

Seeing this, Long Qingwan sighed softly, slowly removed her veil, revealing a stunningly beautiful face that also carried a hint of aloofness.

Her eyebrows, like distant mountains, neither too thick nor too thin, were perfectly set on her smooth forehead, with the ends slightly raised, carrying an innate nobility and aloofness.

Beneath her straight nose were naturally red cherry lips, the color just right, like the most delicate petals in spring. However, the slight pursing of her lips made her seem unapproachable.

Her fair skin shone with a soft glow in the sunlight, as smooth and delicate as the finest mutton fat jade.

The lines of her oval face are soft and smooth, and every contour is like a carefully sculpted work of art, perfect and impeccable.

Her beauty lies not only in the exquisiteness of her features, but also in the aura that emanates from within—cool, noble, and ethereal, like a fairy from the heavens, untouched by worldly concerns, making her someone to be admired from afar, not daring to approach easily.

Long Qingwan

"Indeed, it is an ancient artifact. This artifact is called the Divine Dragon Pearl, an ancient sacred object of the dragon race."

She paused, a hint of longing flashing in her eyes, and continued, "This Divine Dragon Pearl contains endless purifying power, capable of purifying all evil and filth in the world. If one refines it, one can not only greatly enhance one's cultivation and purify the bloodline of the dragon race, but also glimpse a trace of the mysteries of the Heavenly Dao."

"I've heard that the whereabouts of the Divine Dragon Pearl are hidden in these ruins. I've come here hoping to explore it with you all." Long Qingwan looked at Yu Guili and Duan Fei, her eyes still cold, but with a hint of anticipation.

"Although I am a jade dragon and have some control over the power of purification, I still need your help in the face of the unknown dangers in these ruins."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan immediately became interested and patted his chest, saying, "Auntie, since it's such a powerful artifact, we definitely have to go! Big brother, what do you say?"

Yu Guili stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Miss Long, this Divine Dragon Pearl does sound tempting, but the ruins are fraught with danger. We should think this over carefully."

Long Qingwan nodded slightly in agreement, saying, "Young Master Yu is absolutely right. I have already obtained some clues about the ruins, but there are many restrictions within those ruins, and we need everyone's concerted efforts to break them."

As she spoke, a faint aura of immortal power flowed around her, and a delicate fragrance permeated the air, making people feel even more relaxed and refreshed.

"Moreover, the Divine Dragon Pearl seems to have some special connection with my Jade Dragon body. Perhaps I can find its location more accurately once I'm inside the ruins," Long Qingwan added.

"Yes, Miss Long, the terms you've put it that way are indeed quite tempting," Duan Fei said calmly.

"But are we just going there to do the work? Are we not getting any benefits?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng fell silent, while Yu Guili looked at Duan Fei with a hint of approval.

Do you expect him to work for free? Is that even possible? Is it realistic?

Upon hearing this, Long Qingwan frowned slightly, then relaxed her brows and said solemnly:

"As you may not know, besides the Divine Dragon Pearl, there are many other rare treasures in these ruins. Among them is a 'Star Essence Crystal,' which can condense the power of stars. If a cultivator refines it, they can not only open up their own unique star power space, but also use the power of stars to nourish their soul, increase their cultivation speed, and have a better chance of breaking through cultivation bottlenecks."

Upon hearing this, a hint of excitement flashed in everyone's eyes.

"Auntie, are there any other treasures there?" Chen Xuan approached Long Qingwan, staring into her beautiful eyes, causing the tips of her ears to turn slightly red.

Long Qingwan nodded gently and continued, "There is also the 'Rejuvenating Dew'. A single drop of this dew can bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded. Whether one is seriously injured or nearing the end of their lifespan, as long as they have a breath left, taking it will give them a chance to live."

Duan Fei rubbed his chin, seemingly unimpressed: "Miss Long, these two treasures do sound tempting, but if it's just these two, isn't it a bit..."

Long Qingwan took a deep breath, her eyes suddenly filled with longing: "The Immortal Tree of Life, according to legend, is rooted in the chaos of the Immortal Realm. Each leaf contains endless life force. If one could obtain a leaf or a seed of the Immortal Tree of Life, one could not only break through the shackles of cultivation, but also gain endless vitality. Even Immortal Kings dream of it."

Yu Guili's eyes sharpened: "What do you mean? Miss Long, are you saying that there is a Tree of Life in these ruins?"

"According to the records of my dragon clan, there are clues about this tree!"

“I’m going!” Yu Guili said without hesitation.

He cultivates the Law of Life. If he finds a clue to the Immortal Tree of Life, he might undergo a qualitative change...

"Such a divine object, if it is truly within the ruins, then the dangers within those ruins are probably far beyond our imagination." Duan Fei frowned.

Long Qingwan nodded slightly: "That's right, which is why I invited you all to help. My Jade Dragon Body has a special affinity for treasures. We'll enter the ruins together. I'll be responsible for finding the treasures, and you all will be responsible for protecting us. After we succeed, the treasures we obtain will be distributed according to our contributions. What do you all think?"

Chen Xuan nodded without hesitation: "Auntie, I believe you, I'll go!"

After a moment of contemplation, Duan Fei looked at Chen Xuan, as if he had thought of something, and smiled sinisterly, nodding and saying, "In that case, I will go."

Seeing that everyone agreed, Long Qingwan revealed a barely perceptible smile on her usually cold face: "Then thank you all. Once we are ready, we will set off for the ruins immediately."

"No problem, but since you're new here, Auntie, a celebration banquet is a must. I'll have someone arrange it for you right away!"

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