Chapter 2426 - 2427: Entrusting! Midnight

Chapter 2426: Chapter 2427: Entrusting! Midnight

A massive black figure was approaching from afar, causing the ground to tremble with every step.

Ye Qiu’s expression shifted as he looked at the steadily approaching figure, becoming clearer in his eyes.

A giant black dog.

It was the Tengu that had appeared earlier!

"So it was you."

Ye Qiu smiled. Earlier, this Tengu had helped him a few times, which allowed Ye Qiu to grow to where he was today. So upon seeing the Tengu again, Ye Qiu felt good, as the Tengu could be considered an old acquaintance.

However, as Ye Qiu’s words fell, the Tengu suddenly opened its mouth and spat out a gigantic fireball, instantly engulfing Ye Qiu’s location in a sea of flames.

This fire was not ordinary; it could even burn rocks, possessing terrifying destructive power.

Ye Qiu frowned, not expecting the Tengu to attack him without a word.

Swoosh...

The Tengu spewed more terrifying flames, but Ye Qiu’s speed was so great that even the hem of his clothing was untouched.

Rustle, rustle, rustle.

Ye Qiu did not retaliate, constantly avoiding, while the Tengu continued its assault.

"Why?"

Ye Qiu kept dodging, wanting to know the reason.

"You killed the master." An ancient voice came from the Tengu’s mouth.

"Ge Tian, is it?" Ye Qiu murmured to himself. Only then did he remember that the Tengu used to be Ge Tian’s subordinate. As for its accusation that Ye Qiu killed Ge Tian, it naturally referred to when Ye Qiu ascended to become a Saint on the Star River Path, Ge Tian appeared, and Ye Qiu counterattacked, completely resolving Ge Tian.

If not for the Tengu’s reminder, he almost forgot about Ge Tian.

Never thought that the Tengu was so loyal, even after Ge Tian’s death, still thinking of avenging him.

"Though I acquired his cultivation technique and treasure, he wished to take over my body, become me, and erase me completely. Killing him was justified." Ye Qiu said.

"No matter the reason, the fact remains you killed the master." The Tengu, regardless of reasons, was determined to strike at Ye Qiu.

"Alright, you can attack me. You helped me in the past, allowing me to survive. Now I stand here, allowing you three attacks without fighting back, to settle our past ties. After three attacks, I will fight back." Ye Qiu said calmly.

The Tengu did not respond, directly employing its strongest attack.

The Tengu opened its mouth wide, slowly unleashing a massive sphere from it. It was like a magma ball, burning red-hot with steam, seemingly aflame.

This was the Tengu’s strongest attack, not just any object but the core of the moon beneath it. To be precise, the Tengu had consumed the moon long ago, which is why its power surged tremendously.

Ye Qiu was uncertain of the Tengu’s previous power, but it definitely wasn’t as formidable as now.

The moon core became Tengu’s attack method, spewed forth, rushing instantly towards Ye Qiu.

Ye Qiu stood still, unmoving. He had pledged to withstand three attacks without retaliation and kept his word, allowing the attack to strike him.

Boom.

The moon core’s energy exploded on Ye Qiu, magma flowed and spread in all directions.

Ye Qiu was enveloped by magma, his appearance obscured, resembling a melting flaming boulder.

The Tengu ceased its attack, its strongest strike being a single-use power.

It studied Ye Qiu ahead, observing his body melt from the moon core’s heat, becoming shorter, until eventually assimilated, seeming transformed into molten lava.

The Tengu’s breath weakened abruptly, its fur lost its luster as if greeted by old age.

Indeed, it was already an aged dog. Having avenged its master, it could now reunite with its master.

Sizzle, sizzle...

The magma flowed on the ground, bubbling. Suddenly, the magma slowly rose from the earth, rapidly forming a humanoid.

Soon after, the red liquid receded, revealing Ye Qiu’s face.

He stood in place, unharmed.

The Tengu witnessed this scene without shock nor disappointment, "I knew you wouldn’t die."

"You can actually live much longer." Ye Qiu said.

If the Tengu hadn’t expelled the moon core, it really could have lived many more years.

"We Tengu are loyal to only one person in our life; the master’s dead. I’ve lingered for so long, it’s time to find the master." The Tengu said.

Ye Qiu felt complex emotions, wanting to say something about this scene but halted at his throat, ultimately leaving it unsaid.

"Can I ask you a favor?" The Tengu said.

"Speak." Ye Qiu replied.

"Help me care for my offspring."

"Alright."

"Thank you. With you, I can rest assured." The Tengu made a courtesy bow, then slowly lay down, its large body like a mountain, eyes beginning to close.

Ye Qiu stood still, quietly watching the Tengu’s life essence gradually wane, ultimately vanishing completely.

No pain, no sorrow, no joy; it was the Tengu’s choice. It chose to follow Ge Tian beyond.

Ye Qiu could not prevent it.

Soon, from the Tengu’s immense body emerged a small white creature, resembling a mouse, very small.

Ye Qiu walked over and scooped the little creature into his hand. It looked at Ye Qiu, gesturing a few times with its paws.

Ye Qiu smiled. He saw this little creature glance at the Tengu’s enormous body, tears streaming from its eyes.

"From now on, follow me; I’ll raise you." Ye Qiu said gently, stroking the small white-furred young Tengu.

The little Tengu seemed to understand, licking Ye Qiu’s palm with its tiny tongue.

Ye Qiu patted its little head, preparing to leave with the young Tengu.

Wah wah wah...

The young Tengu yelped.

"Do you want to get down?"

The little one shook its head. Ye Qiu took a while to understand that the young Tengu wanted him to bury the elder Tengu.

This was not difficult for Ye Qiu. With a movement of his hand, a giant pit appeared, into which he placed the Tengu, then with another hand clap, the Tengu was interred, finally erecting a tombstone for it.

After completing all this, Ye Qiu said to the young Tengu, "Now can we go?"

The young Tengu seemed deep in thought and suddenly jumped from Ye Qiu’s hand, quickly running ahead.

Ye Qiu naturally wouldn’t let the young Tengu run away. He mused this mischievous creature in his mind, preparing to retrieve it.

But suddenly, the young Tengu halted.

Ye Qiu also paused, looking into a mysterious black hole where the young Tengu had stopped. Seeing Ye Qiu catching up, the little creature barked a few times and then leapt into it.

Ye Qiu’s expression shifted, murmuring to himself, "Could it be asking me to follow?"