Reborn as a Hatrack in the Mystical Land

Junior Minister Zong’s hands were slender and long.

Although he was a martial artist, his fingers were not rough and calloused like those of ordinary men, nor were they meticulously cared for and flawless like Xie Yu’s.

His hands were of a moderate hardness, warm and strong. Yue Jinghua unexpectedly struggled to break free when gripped by them.

He took out a pair of boots that Yue Jinghua had hurriedly left by the Ancient Hero Statue’s spring earlier.

He had delayed earlier, probably to fetch these shoes.

As he bent down to gently pat the grass and dust from her feet, the warmth from his fingertips caused a stir of confusion in Yue Jinghua’s heart, but fortunately, Junior Minister Zong swiftly put the boots on for her.

He then released her hand, the entire gesture lacking any awkwardness, natural to the point of second nature.

This gave Yue Jinghua the illusion that the Divine Son was like this with everyone.

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The Divine Son was kind and loved all people, just like Jesus Christ.

Hallelujah, it must be so, Yue Jinghua affirmed in her heart.

"Divine Son, what a high spirit you have. What are you doing by the Ancient Hero Statue in such pitch darkness?" Yue Jinghua didn’t believe that even the high and mighty Divine Son had the habit of walking at night.

"Whatever you are doing, I am doing the same," Junior Minister Zong replied smoothly, his purple eyes twinkling with mirth.

Indeed, it was correct—the Divine Court was the original buyer of the treasure map from the Mercenary Branch! A gust of night wind blew past, instantly clarifying Yue Jinghua’s mind; she had not forgotten the purpose of her visit to the Ancient Hero Statue tonight.

It seemed that Junior Minister Zong had the same goal as her. As clever as he was, he must have uncovered the secret within the notice leaked by Lady Qingyan.

Upon this realization, Yue Jinghua instantly went on guard like a starving dog whose bone had been snatched.

Junior Minister Zong was instantly demoted in her mind from "male god" to "a starving dog scrambling for bones."

Seeing Yue Jinghua’s eyes suddenly sharpen and snatching back the wine bottle huffily, Junior Minister Zong could only smile wryly without any choice.

Inherently indifferent by nature, he was not one to readily offer explanations; however, seeing Yue Jinghua’s puffed-up appearance, he felt an inexplicable urge to speak more clearly.

Years of restraint seemed to loosen tonight, freeing him from the shackles and releasing a current of impulsiveness.

"You don’t need to take your anger out on me. I may have taken your original map, but you successfully led Divine Court on a wild goose chase. Even though I, like you, have discovered the secret of the Ancient Hero Treasure is hidden in the Dragon Slayer Hero Statue, neither of us can unlock the treasure’s mechanism right now. Presumably, the way to open the treasure is only known to Lady Qingyan," Junior Minister Zong said softly, his voice almost pleasing.

Unfortunately, Yue Jinghua, although perceptive, misunderstood in certain aspects.

Merely seeing Junior Minister Zong’s reaction, it wasn’t hard to guess that he meant no harm. Immediately, someone seized the opportunity and climbed up the ladder given: "I’m curious to ask, just what kind of treasure is in the Ancient Hero Treasure that can prompt the Divine Court to act?"

Just a moment ago, several giant-winged mosquitoes patrolling the town reported back to Yue Jinghua that numerous unfamiliar forces had infiltrated Five Saints Town.

One month was enough for the news from Lady Qingyan to spread across most of the Eastern Continent.

Now, what Yue Jinghua worried about was whether the Ancient Hero Treasure was substantial enough to become the bone on her plate, allowing her to engage in a silent struggle with all parties involved.

The Divine Court, Mercenary Branch, and various Great Mercenary Groups—the influx of strong individuals into the Five Saints Branch was making Five Saints Town akin to a ticking time bomb, a place where conflict could erupt at any moment.

Before that happens, for an insignificant existence like the July Mercenary Team, the primary objective was to stay wise and protect oneself, while taking advantage of the chaos came second."

The Divine Court is wealthy enough to rival nations, and ordinary treasures simply do not catch their eye, which is why Yue Jinghua is puzzled about what precious treasures the so-called Ancient Hero Treasure could possibly contain.

"It is not a treasure, but a pond," Zong Shaoqing’s eyes brimmed with an unfathomable dark hue.

One point Yue Jinghua made was correct; he usually abstains from meat and wine, and this was indeed his first time drinking.

"A pond? Just a pond?" Yue Jinghua couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise.

"Have you ever heard the saying, ’A golden scale does not belong in a small pond, once it encounters the storm and cloud, it will transform into a dragon.’ That saying refers to that very pond, the Dragon Transformation Pond," Zong Shaoqing took the opportunity to sit next to her. Seeing that Yue Jinghua had no reaction, he began to explain in a low, mellow voice.

The Canglong Continent, due to the nature’s spiritual energy, is home to many spirit wood and Spiritual Beasts, and in addition, there are numerous Spirit Veins and Spiritual Springs.

The Dragon Transformation Pond is one such special Spiritual Spring.

Legends say it has the effects of Ancient Divine Blood, capable of promoting cultivation. Once one enters the Dragon Transformation Pond, Dark Beasts transform into Holy Beasts, and Dark Practitioners consolidate nature’s spiritual energy for Core Formation and advancement in rank.

Able to help Dark Practitioners breakthrough to become Dan Realm Experts and Dark Practitioners to transform into Holy Beasts, the Dragon Transformation Pond.

Yue Jinghua listened, wide-eyed with astonishment. It sounded like a nearly impossible legend, but she also knew that the Dragon Transformation Pond might truly exist.

In the Canglong Continent, Dark Practitioners, Dark Beasts, spirit wood, and such, which one of them isn’t an incredible existence?

Moreover, after witnessing the Death Spring in Dark Hell, Yue Jinghua was even more aware that the existence of the Dragon Transformation Pond was not fictitious.

This piece of information was far more shocking than any other she had received in recent days; if the Ancient Hero Treasure is indeed the Dragon Transformation Pond, then does it mean that if she finds it, she could also break through from Dark Earth to the Dan Realm in one fell swoop?

Dan Realm?! If Dark Earth is considered a third-rate expert on the Dragon Road, then the Dan Realm is absolutely at the pinnacle on the Dragon Road.

However, Yue Jinghua soon realized something.

Danger, great danger.

The mere thought was already incredibly dangerous.

Which Dark Practitioner under the heavens does not wish to breakthrough to Dark Heavenly and become a Dan Realm Expert? If there truly existed such a shortcut, then what would be the use of cultivating Dark Skill?

The greater the opportunity, often the greater the risk.

With the Mercenary Branch behind and the Divine Court ahead, Yue Jinghua had no illusions about profiting from the situation.

Meanwhile, Zong Shaoqing was also observing Yue Jinghua at his side.

He found that the woman beside him had a pair of exceptionally vivid eyes. When she was happy, her eyes were like shining stars, when she was angry, two flames seemed to dance in her eyes, emitting a stingingly warm temperature.

But what he found most captivating was the lucidity in the depths of her eyes.

The lucidity that, at any time, accurately seized the moment most advantageous for oneself.

This rare clarity signifies that she had assessed the current situation clearly, understood the present circumstances, and knew what to do next.

It is not easy to find someone in this world whose clarity could stand shoulder to shoulder with his.

"Hehe, many thanks to Divine Son for sharing the truth. Yue Jinghua is exceedingly grateful. Allow me to extend in advance my best wishes for Divine Son, may you successfully find the Dragon Transformation Pond," Yue Jinghua brushed away the hair tousled by the wind from her forehead, revealing an "utterly sincere" smile.