Chapter 21 (1/2)

“You’re awake?”

Yun Qingshang immediately noticed Gao Xuan’s minute movements.

Gao Xuan exhaled slightly but didn’t open his eyes. “I’m awake.”

“It’s good that you’re awake.”

Even though Yun Qingshang had vehemently refused Xu Yin and Wei Zhenzhen’s suggestion to give Gao Xuan a checkup, she’d been rather worried for Gao Xuan.

She didn’t know the story behind the gold-armored giant in the underground relic, nor did she know exactly what Gao Xuan had absorbed.

If Gao Xuan hadn’t looked prepared for it, she would’ve become anxious a long time ago.

Gao Xuan pulled out the infusion tube in his wrist and slowly sat up. He then stretched as he said, “How long have I been asleep?”

“From the beginning until now, ten days.”

Yun Qingshang continued, “We’re at the best hospital in Mingjing City right now. Xu Yin found the place for you.”

“Xu Yin and Wei Zhenzhen both come from influential families.”

Gao Xuan smiled and said, “They’re both beautiful to look at too, and useful. We can depend on them for a little while.”

Yun Qingshang didn’t say anything. Gao Xuan was the one depending on them, not her. As for how Gao Xuan wanted to use them, she wouldn’t question him.

In her eyes, everyone else was just an object. Gao Xuan could use them as he pleased. It didn’t affect her.

“Are your eyes all right now?” Yun Qingshang still cared about Gao Xuan’s eyes. No matter how great his spiritual perception was, not having eyes was still an inconvenience.

“My eyes were devoured by the Heavenly Dragon Eye,” Gao Xuan said with a relaxed expression, “Strictly speaking, I’ve lost my eyes, but I’ve gained a pair of Heavenly Dragon Eyes.”

Without waiting for Yun Qingshang to ask, Gao Xuan explained himself.

“The Heavenly Dragon Eye is a Miracle Item. It looks like a pair of eyes, but they aren’t the eyes of a dragon, nor are they the eyes of a human. There is a qualitative difference between this item and the eyes of intelligent beings. The Heavenly Dragon Eye is a legacy Miracle Item that is passed down only amongst the Dragon Clan. With the Heavenly Dragon Eye, I have gained the power to tame Heavenly Dragons. Of course, I can also use it to see…”

The God Slaying Sword’s rule of certain death after seeing blood also followed strict restrictions. The exception that existed between the Heavenly Dragon Eye and the God Slaying Sword had been proven during his previous life.

He’d put the procurement of the Heavenly Dragon Eye into his plan the moment he had obtained the God Slaying Sword.

As he opened his eyes and looked at Yun Qingshang, he flashed a mysterious smile and said, “Am I cool or not? Hahaha…”

His eyes were pure gold with shimmering gold pupils.

Gao Xuan’s eyes had an intense non-human look. It was exceptionally authoritative, arrogant, merciless, and filled with boundless power.

Yun Qingshang felt as though she’d been electrocuted the moment she looked into Gao Xuan’s eyes. Her body became numb, and she couldn’t muster any power.

Compared to a few days ago, Gao Xuan’s current state was much more terrifying.

“See, the Heavenly Dragon Eye is a powerful Miracle Item. It’s extremely uncomfortable replacing my eyes for this, but this item is rather cool…” Gao Xuan said as he closed his eyes, and the abnormal sensation Yun Qingshang had been feeling then vanished.

He continued, “I separated the Heavenly Dragon Blood from the Heavenly Dragon Eye and gave it to you. You can use it to strengthen your body. It’s very compatible with the evolutionary path you’re taking.

“But…” Gao Xuan paused for a moment. “The Heavenly Dragon Blood will cause your genes to mutate once again. While your genetic sequence is being enhanced, you might become a dragon and ultimately lose your human form. Your consciousness might even be controlled by the Heavenly Dragon genes and cause you to transform into another life form.

“It’s extremely dangerous,” Gao Xuan emphasized. “However, it’s also a path toward the heavens. There’s no turning back once you activate the Heavenly Dragon Blood. You have to think it over before making a decision.”

“How do you want me to choose?” Yun Qingshang asked.

“The greater the risk, the greater the reward.”

Gao Xuan thought for a while before saying, “I’ve given the thing to you, which means I’ve given you the choice. It’s all up to you.”

He then paused for a moment before continuing. “Of course, I do hope that you’ll become more powerful. The chaotic age of galaxies is about to arrive. Only the strong can wield their own destiny.”

“I understand.” Yun Qingshang didn’t have a strong desire for power. However, since Gao Xuan wanted her to become powerful, she would try her best to do so.

“You’re too weak now and cannot absorb the Heavenly Dragon Blood. When you reach a bottleneck in your cultivation, I’ll search for a genetic medication that will allow you to cross over to Source Power Level Six. Only then can you absorb the Heavenly Dragon Blood.”

Gao Xuan said, “There’s no hurry. Our strength is sufficient for the time being.”

Gao Xuan didn’t know too much about the Heavenly Dragon Blood, but he had a basic understanding of the item. He would come up with a detailed plan for Yun Qingshang and try his best to minimize the level of risk.

Of course, there would always be a risk.

Just like when he had absorbed the Heavenly Dragon Eye. It was a great risk.

After all, the Heavenly Dragon Eye was a Gold Grade Miracle Item that fused completely with the human body by devouring the body’s eyes.

Even the Six-Winged Heavenly Cicada wouldn’t have been able to save him if his body had rejected it during the fusing process.

However, risks had to be taken if he wanted to rapidly obtain greater power.

In terms of item grade, the Heavenly Dragon Eye didn’t pale in comparison to the God Slaying Sword. Gao Xuan was willing to bear the great risk for the opportunity to obtain such a powerful Miracle Item.

The Heavenly Dragon Eye had control over water, fire, wind, and lightning (different transformations created by different combinations of Source Power). It also carried the Eternal Eye of Truth and allowed him to never be fooled by illusions.

Furthermore, the Heavenly Dragon Eye was also a growth-type Miracle Item.

In Gao Xuan’s hands, the current Heavenly Dragon Eye was Iron Grade. However, it granted Gao Xuan a variety of supernatural abilities.

For example, low-level abilities like Source Power Breathing, underwater travel, stealth and infiltration, and flying.