Chapter 156: Li Fire Jade Tide Flute

Chapter 156: Li Fire Jade Tide Flute

"Why won't you let me in? Could it be that you've encountered some danger?"

Long Chen acted as if facing a formidable enemy, staring into the cave with a vigilant gaze.

He boldly speculated that perhaps while he was away, that fellow Qin Xuan had taken the opportunity to seize his nest!?

Could it be that Scarlet Thorn was currently being threatened by Qin Xuan, and her life was in danger?!

Scarlet Thorn shook her head, her voice full of resistance, "No, it's not, it has nothing to do with you!"

At this moment, she only wanted to drive Long Chen away. She didn't want to waste any more breath.

But who would have thought that this fellow Long Chen was like a piece of sticking plaster; no matter how she tried to shake him off, she couldn't get rid of him?!

Long Chen grew increasingly nervous, "What exactly happened? Why does your voice sound so tense? Is there some difficulty you are facing?"

The more Scarlet Thorn resisted, the easier it was for him to let his imagination run wild. Perhaps it was truly as he had expected. Scarlet Thorn was being held hostage by Qin Xuan!

As long as Scarlet Thorn gave the slightest response, he would rush into the cave, fight Qin Xuan to the death, and tear him to pieces!

Qin Xuan could insult him, but he could not harm Scarlet Thorn in the slightest!

Hoo— Scarlet Thorn did her best to suppress her restless heart, unwilling to reveal any more of her inner fear.

Hearing footsteps approaching, Scarlet Thorn hurriedly scolded, "You, stop right there! You are not allowed to come in. I have warned you; are you deaf?"

Qin Xuan was the number one enemy of their Hidden Kill. If word got out, she, an assassin of Hidden Kill, would not only have failed to avenge Holy King Leng Li, but had also had such intimate contact with Qin Xuan. What face would she have left to see anyone!

She could not tolerate anyone else knowing about her relationship with Qin Xuan!

Long Chen's mind was a mess. His iron fists clenched tightly, and he didn't even notice his nails digging into his flesh. He couldn't help but say softly, "Thorn, what is wrong with you? If you have any difficulties, tell me. No matter the cost, I will solve it for you. What exactly happened?"

Scarlet Thorn angrily questioned, "Who gave you permission to call me Thorn? Is 'Thorn' something you can call me!?"

She was furious. This fellow Long Chen was truly shameless, always pushing his luck.

She had never given Long Chen a pleasant look, yet here he was, shamelessly calling her by an intimate nickname.

Qin Xuan was right beside her, and she had finally managed to explain the misunderstanding. If she angered him again now, what should she do?!

"You won't let me in, but I insist on coming in!"

Long Chen was not annoyed; he was only worried that Scarlet Thorn had encountered something life-threatening.

Strutting proudly like a rooster returning in triumph, he insisted on forcing his way into the cave.

Scarlet Thorn hurriedly shouted angrily, "Enough! I am currently focusing all my energy on comprehending the treasure orb, receiving its baptism, and bathing in the essence of the Weak Water. If you dare to come in now, I will take your dog life!"

Scarlet Thorn was filled with fury. She was truly annoyed by Long Chen.

This fellow was always so self-righteous.

In the Land of Weak Water, it was clearly because she did not want to be intimate with him that she had deliberately jumped into the Weak Water, preferring to endure the bone-chilling cold.

Yet this fellow, for some reason, let his imagination run wild, and the look in his eyes towards her became increasingly malicious.

Even when she drew a clear line between them, Long Chen never thought of giving up.

Instead, he repeatedly acted in this self-righteous manner, making her wish she could stab him to death with one sword strike.

"Get out! Get as far away as possible!" Scarlet Thorn scolded angrily!

If she weren't restricted in her movements, she would have already rushed out of the cave to fight Long Chen to the death!

Hearing this, Long Chen stopped in time.

There was a look of pleasant surprise in his eyes as he asked in astonishment, "Are you saying that the azure treasure orb has wondrous properties, and you have already comprehended it and are receiving its baptism?"

Scarlet Thorn replied vaguely, "And so what if it is?"

"That is perfect. If that treasure orb has wondrous properties for you, then it has truly fulfilled its value!" Long Chen was overjoyed and hurriedly emphasized, "I will not go in. I will absolutely not take advantage of the situation. I will stay outside the cave and act as your Protector!"

He was blooming with joy inside.

In such a passive and helpless predicament for Scarlet Thorn, not only did he not take advantage of her, but he honestly and dutifully guarded outside the cave, acting as your Protector.

Surely, no matter how cold Scarlet Thorn's personality was, she would be moved. A warm current would flow through her heart, right?

Heh! Shangguan Si did not know what was good for her; she had eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai.

One day, he would definitely appear before Shangguan Si as a pair with Scarlet Thorn.

He would do everything in his power to help Scarlet Thorn reach an unprecedented height in her Breakthrough.

He would make Scarlet Thorn far surpass Shangguan Si, and even crush Shangguan Zhong.

He would make Shangguan Si, Shangguan Ying, and even the entire Shangguan Family realize how foolish it was to offend him and choose Qin Xuan!

He would make the entire Shangguan Family regret it until their intestines broke!

Qin Xuan leaned close to Scarlet Thorn's ear and blew a puff of hot air, "I hadn't noticed, but you are quite good at telling lies. This Long Chen is being completely fooled by you; someone who didn't know better would think he is your brainless pursuer."

Scarlet Thorn gritted her teeth in hatred and cursed Qin Xuan soundly, "Traitor, villain, rebel! You have caused me so much suffering!"

"You could have clearly gone out, cursed that fellow Long Chen, and distanced yourself from him, but you insisted on acting recklessly at a time like this."

"Where are you putting me?!"

"Now, how do you expect me to stop him!?"

"If he finds out and word spreads, and Hidden Kill learns of my actions, what face will I have to continue living in this world?!"

Qin Xuan was not in a hurry; instead, he sighed helplessly, "It is only because you are too beautiful!"

"Besides, if anyone finds out about our relationship, it's no big deal; I'll just marry you. Then you can leave Hidden Kill, join my Yaochi Sacred Land, enter my Thunder Prison Peak, and we can be a pair of immortal lovers. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Scarlet Thorn's cheeks flushed red, and she was so embarrassed she wanted to find a hole to hide in. She scolded coquettishly, "Who wants you to marry me, and who would want to be your Dao Companion!?"

Qin Xuan was overjoyed. He could have his fun and not have to be responsible. How could such a good thing exist in this world!?

Of course, he could not say this out loud; he just thought about it in his heart.

Long Chen, waiting outside the cave, grew increasingly suspicious. He tentatively said, "Young Miss Scarlet Thorn, I will stay outside the cave and act as your Protector. I will absolutely not peek at you, how about that?"

"I don't know where Qin Xuan is right now, and I'm worried that if I am too far away, it will allow him to take advantage of the situation."

Scarlet Thorn roared angrily, "Long Chen, are you trying to use this as an excuse to deliberately catch me off guard!?"

"I haven't seen Qin Xuan, but I only see you, harboring evil intentions!"

Under her angry voice, the footsteps Long Chen had suspiciously taken stopped again.

He noticed that the bone-chilling cold of the Weak Water was indeed seeping out from within the cave in wisps.

He dared not advance any further. Fearing to offend Scarlet Thorn, he hurriedly reassured her, "Rest assured, I will not barge in without your permission."

"You must be careful; the cold of the Weak Water is difficult to resist. Remember, do not try to force your way through it!"

Scarlet Thorn gave an angry cold snort, "No need for you to worry!"

Long Chen stood honestly and dutifully outside the cave. Listening to the sound of water dripping, he could vaguely hear Scarlet Thorn's increasingly heavy breathing.

His heart itched with impatience, worried that Scarlet Thorn was currently struggling to withstand the cold of the Weak Water from invading her limbs and bones.

He scratched his ears and cheeks in anxiety, completely at a loss as to how to handle it. No! He could not continue to stand by and watch.

To make Scarlet Thorn completely change her view of him and truly fall for him, he had to do something at this moment. He had to make Scarlet Thorn see his efforts.

He had to let Scarlet Thorn know his worth!

Long Chen took out a crimson jade flute from his Storage Ring. This was the Li Fire Jade Tide Flute, and the sound produced by playing it was imbued with the essence of Li Fire.

It could stimulate the heat within a Cultivator's body and allow the sound of the flute to stir the power of the fervent emotions within their heart.

He wanted to use this flute to ignite the inner heat within Scarlet Thorn. He wanted to use the Li Fire Jade Tide Flute to help Scarlet Thorn safely pass through the baptism of the Weak Water essence.

Long Chen, in his white robes, looked elegant and dashing with the Tianya Sword on his back. He placed the Li Fire Jade Tide Flute to his lips, and a gentle breeze passed through his lips and teeth, slowly blowing into the Jade Tide Flute.

Woo... The melodious sound of the flute drifted through the mountain forest, winding and lingering, sweet and pleasant to the ear.

Within a hundred miles of this place, the strange beasts and creatures in the mountain forest, under the playing of this flute, felt as if their entire bodies were being baptized by an evil fire.

One by one, they dropped what they were doing and scrambled back to their nests to find their mates.

The flute music rippled, melodious and moving. Even Qin Xuan, inside the cave, widened his eyes in surprise, and couldn't help but give Long Chen a thumbs up in his heart, wanting to praise him by saying, "You bastard, you really are a talent!"