This Life's Song: The Genius Rune Master

He threw down his sword, his first thought being, "Brother Leng, did you see a dragon? Or did you chase it away?" A final question lingered in his mind: Impossible. If it really was a dragon, he shouldn't have been able to chase it away, given his age and strength…

Leng Feng was taken aback by her actions, wondering why she had said it was a dagger, only to be surprised and even drop it upon seeing it was a sword. "A dragon? I didn't see one, but I did hear a dragon's roar. Where is the dragon?"

After hearing the other party's answer, Lianxue was certain of the answer in her heart, but was it possible?

Ye Lianxue laughed awkwardly, "I, I don't know either! I saw the Dragon Queen knock me unconscious, and then the poison broke out. It must have looked like what you saw."

Leng Feng walked to the discarded sword, bent down to examine it, and said, "I didn't see it. Maybe you're hallucinating because you're poisoned."

Ye Lianxue thought about it and couldn't explain it herself, but she watched as the dragon ate her dagger. How could this be? Sigh! Oh well, "Maybe so, after all, I was poisoned at the time."

He then bent down to examine the sword, where he saw a line of small characters on the tip, written in delicate handwriting.

"Nine Heavens Mysterious Clarity Sword, what a fine name." Leng Feng read out those words, praising it without reservation.

He reached out to test it, but "hiss—" a burning sensation came, and Leng Feng withdrew his hand in pain.

So he said with a smile, "It seems to have recognized its master; it should have some spirituality."

Ye Lianxue was also observing Leng Feng's every move.

Seeing his reaction, she was puzzled. She had been holding a sword just now, but there had been no reaction.

She reached out, grasped the hilt again, and easily drew the sword. "Nothing special, what happened to you just now?"

"And you mentioned spirituality, where? I can't see it at all," Ye Lianxue asked, puzzled.

Leng Feng withdrew his gaze, a smile playing on his lips. He pondered to himself, "Does he not know that I have already recognized him as his master? Oh well, I won't remind him. I'll let him discover it himself." He continued, "It seems that this Nine Heavens Profound Clarity Sword is destined for you. You should keep it."

Ye Lianxue held up the sword, examining it carefully. "Is that so? That's strange. Never mind, can we get out of here?"

He sheathed the Nine Heavens Mysterious Clarity Sword, looked at the man and the bird, and then asked.

Leng Feng was taken aback by the question. Such a quick change of heart, he really was like a child. He then smiled and said, "You can leave, but it will take some time if you're not in a hurry."

Ye Lianxue was conflicted and anxious. If being anxious were useful, she wouldn't be trapped here. "How could that be? As long as I can get out, that's good, hehe." She gave an awkward laugh, her anger somewhat subtle.

Leng Feng smiled back and then walked in one direction.

Ye Lianxue followed closely behind. She knew that whether she could leave depended entirely on this man named Leng Feng. Although she didn't know what his purpose was, she just wanted to get away.

After walking a few steps, Leng Feng stopped and came to the broken stone gate.

Ye Lianxue watched him search inch by inch, not knowing what he was looking for. She watched quietly, occasionally kicking a stone, making a bang.

Leng Feng frowned and looked at her. Ye Lianxue smiled awkwardly and withdrew her foot, which she had been secretly using force to kick.

Chiu Chiu curiously observed Ye Lianxue, paying attention to her every move. She really wanted to fly over and have her hug her, but after glancing at her threatening master, she gave up the idea.

After a huge rock was moved, Leng Feng's excited voice rang out, "Found it!"

Both the person and the bird turned their heads at the same time. Ye Lianxue curiously leaned over and nodded to look. She saw a hole in the broken stone gate in front of her, but she didn't know what it was used for.

Leng Feng brushed away the dust around him.

Ye Lianxue choked and coughed, tears and snot streaming down her face uncontrollably, looking quite pitiful.

Chirp coughed a few times, thinking to itself: "My master is so heartless! He should at least have said something!"

Seeing this, Leng Feng felt somewhat guilty, but he didn't show it. He still wore the fox mask, and his eyes gave off a feeling of keeping people at a distance.

Ye Lianxue was also very annoyed: What kind of person is this? They're spitting my throat! Just wait until I'm stronger than you, hmph. Lost in her thoughts, she didn't notice that the person she was plotting against was already looking over.

"Give it to me." A low, inaudible voice, but without any context.

Ye Lianxue was inwardly criticizing him when the sudden voice startled her. "What? What do you mean, 'Give me this'?" she asked, completely bewildered.

Leng Feng hesitated for a moment, then realized he hadn't explained himself clearly, but he didn't try to explain further. "I said, bring me your sword." This time his tone was a little gentler.

Confused, Ye Lianxue heard that he wanted her sword, but without thinking much, she took out the Nine Heavens Profound Clarity Sword and handed it to the other party.

Leng Feng recalled how his hands had felt like they were on fire earlier. He instantly withdrew his outstretched hands, put them behind his back, and said with a cold expression, "Insert them."

Upon seeing the other person's actions, Ye Lianxue paused in her outstretched hand. Listening to what the other person meant, it was for her to insert the sword into that hole, which seemed to match her own sword.

Ignoring the aloof man, she walked over and tentatively inserted the sword into the hole until it reached the hilt.

Leng Feng added, "Try rotating it."

Ye Lianxue glanced back at the other person, then did as she was told. As she turned her hand, a creaking sound came from the doorway, just like when she came in.

After the door opened, Ye Lianxue's first reaction was to look at the other person. He wondered if this person also knew formations. Like Leng Yaoye, he looked him up and down, wondering if he was just overthinking things.

Leng Feng saw the portal, grabbed the fluttering chirps, and said, "Let's go, let's leave."

Ye Lianxue sheathed her sword and rushed towards the light gate, knowing that this formation wouldn't last long and that the most important thing now was to leave as quickly as possible.

As the light flickered, the area returned to calm, and mounds of earth reappeared on the ground. The black ants poked their heads out, as if the object that had frightened them had disappeared. They crawled out one by one and began to search for their prey.

The man and woman were still around the four-legged beast.

The woman, now dressed in white, asked, "Brother Lin, do you think she might have died inside? It's been so long!"

The man stared at the spot where Ye Lianxue had disappeared. "It shouldn't be. Unless she's in an extremely dangerous situation, the drug won't take effect so quickly."

The woman said, "I hope she doesn't die so soon, otherwise where are we going to find a scapegoat? Hehe."

"Her death only means she was unlucky, and our time wasn't right. There's nothing to regret."

The woman pulled out her silk ribbon and slammed it to the ground. "I hope she comes back alive, otherwise our plan will fall through. I really don't want to miss such a rare opportunity."

"Rest assured, let's see what fate brings. We can't force things if the time isn't right." As the man spoke, he kept his eyes fixed on the spot where the gate of light disappeared, but his eyes held an unreadable expression, and no one knew what he was thinking.