Chapter 29

1

Above the azure clouds in the Divine Realm, a castle with milky white outer walls stood tall on the edge of a cliff. Bathed in the midday sunlight, it was shielded from the scorching heat by a thermal energy barrier.

A woman walked into the unmanned castle, wearing a white cloak adorned with rare Magic Crystals of the Southern Skies.

On the platform above the castle, a person in white supported himself against the wall, enjoying the atmosphere under the midday sun. The cliff in the painting was covered in thorny vines and strange flowers, unlike the barren cliff in front of him.

"So early?"

"It's already noon."

Marutian paused his brush on the edge of the cliff, his gaze fixed on the precipice below.

"Nighttime is when we do serious business," he said with a smile. The woman behind him took off her cloak and smiled helplessly, revealing her sharp teeth, which added an interesting touch to her appearance.

"If you came at night, you might get into trouble."

"Me? Why, are you afraid I'll jump off from here? Can you see it? This barren cliff was originally covered in exotic vines." Marutian tore off the painting and threw it down the cliff. The image in the painting was projected onto the cliff, making it seem as if it were real when viewed with the naked eye, but the scene only lasted for a fleeting three seconds.

"It's Qin Yang. I heard some news last night, but he's surrounded by troublesome people, so I could only come now."

"But isn't he injured? Does he still have the strength to make waves?"

"He went to Emojinya!"

"Say that again."

"Qin Yang went to that pyramid!"

"Are you sure he went to that specific pyramid?" Marutian disappeared from the edge of the cliff and appeared behind Qing.

"Not certain, but he was in a rush to go to Emojinya. He must know something."

"Quiet! Say it again."

"Qin Yang went to the Rheumatometra pyramid!"

"Let him investigate. If he finds it, I will know. Even if he does, what can he do? With his current abilities, he's useless. Or maybe he'll remember some crucial things. Doesn't he want to know? Let him find out for himself."

"I'm afraid he'll know what to do!"

Marutian embraced Qing and walked towards the castle. He had figured it out.

"It's fine. I'll stop him in time. Even if I can't stop him, then... you know what I'm thinking."

Qing took a deep breath. She had hurried to the Divine Realm to deliver this information to Marutian, thinking about how to help him solve the problem. However, Marutian seemed indifferent, and she understood his intentions very well. But would a dragon truly disregard their own body like that?

2

Deep within the Rheumatometra pyramid, beneath the lava, memories from thirty years ago continued to unfold.

Qing pushed Marutian aside and said firmly, "Are you free? Are you still trapped here?"

"Hmph, would I trap myself here if I had given up my dragon form? Impossible. Even if this body can only unleash one-billionth of my power, I can still leave. The real question is, are you willing to come with me?"

"What are you going to do when you leave here?"

"I don't know, maybe I can use... the identity of 'Ma Ruten'. In my memory, he comes from a small country, a country facing life and death. Even if he disappears or changes, no one will notice."

"No, you're not him, and you can't replace him, at least I know that!"

"In your words, is it because you have a fondness for him? Miss, do you know how much he hides in his heart for someone he's only known for one day? The hobo who had my fish hook was killed by him."

"What!"

Ma Ruten and Qing have been talking, listening to her voice for so long, he still seems calm and mentally stable.

"He is that kind of person. He will do whatever it takes to achieve his adventurous goals. He is also very good at sweet-talking, so he can deceive capable or naive companions, like the brothers Xiang and Hong, or Guffy and you!"

"Can you see all his memories?"

"He will soon be me."

"But that's not entirely now!" Qing suddenly grabbed Ma Ruten's neck and strangled him, transferring all her remaining magic power into his body.

"Ma Ruten, wake up quickly!"

"I have been awake."

"No, it's not you! It's the real him."

Ma Ruten disappears from Qing's hands.

"Space Magic?"

"Yes, it's Space Magic, incredibly simple for the dragon race." Ma Ruten tightly holds Qing's hands from behind and whispers, "This body hides a bewitching heart. You were born with the talent to seduce others. Come, let me unlock this talent."

"Let go of me, you dragon descendant!"

"My dragon body is hidden behind the magma. Do you want to see it? But I can't guarantee your safety in crossing the magma."

Qing is very angry. She doesn't like being held like this. Even if she struggles, in her current state of lacking magic and physical strength, she can't break free, even if her hands turn red.

"Are you sure you can definitely leave here?"

"Yes, I guarantee it, and I guarantee that we will be happy together."

"Then take me away." Qing realizes she can't change the situation and can only count on him. Her priority now is to leave this place, otherwise, she will die soon, either starving here or from the dangerous soul that suddenly invaded her companion's body.

"No problem, but first I have to give you something." Ma Ruten's red eyes appear from behind Qing. His smile reveals sharp fangs, as he whispers in her ear, "My dragon clan name - Monagosi. The human pronunciation can only be transliterated as such."

His sharp fangs appear as Ma Ruten tears apart Qing's shoulder clothing with his teeth.

"Such dirty clothes, but it doesn't matter."

Ma Ruten bites Qing's left shoulder, and a sense of pain fills every cell in Qing's body. The expression beneath the veil, even thirty years later, I can still imagine it. I really want to know what she looks like under the veil.

"What... what are you doing!"

"Become mine."

Suddenly, a large magic formation jumps out from Qing's body. I know exactly what it is - the Dragon Spirit Contract.

He is establishing a contract with Qing, a contract that shares life and explores the talents of the contractee. It is also a dragon clan's marriage contract. It turns out that I'm not the only one who establishes a guardian for myself in this way.

But there's a problem. Does Qing have feelings for him? Or did Ma Ruten change the terms of the contract? I should also modify it, but I'm too lazy to do so, it's my own fault. However, the real reason is that I didn't have the ability to change the terms at the time, and I still don't now. But Ma Ruten shouldn't have had that ability at the time either, which means Qing didn't say it out loud, but in her heart...

The entire Magic formation is pink, such a bold color. The Dragon Contract of Marutian shines on Qing, restoring her magic and stamina, making her look just like before.

I know that when the Dragon Contract is signed, it restores everyone to their peak state, and at the same time, it may stimulate or gradually awaken their talents.

"Even blood is tempting." Marutian released his blood-soaked mouth, his tongue flicking between his lips, clearly enjoying the taste of blood.

"Uh~" The Contract Magic formation shrinks onto Qing's left shoulder, attaching itself to the deep and visible bone wound, healing it.

Qing's body goes limp, floating in space. She looks like she's fainted.

Marutian brushes Qing's bangs aside and flicks her forehead with his index finger.

"Hey, pretending to sleep won't get you out of here."

Qing opens her eyes, her gaze completely different from before.

"Serpent Spirit?"

Marutian is well aware of the person in front of him, blending with his past self. No one has ever been able to defeat their past self and retain their original personality, including me - Qin Yang. We cannot escape our memories of being influenced by the Demon Dragon and the Sacred Dragon.

"Monakos, that is your dragon name. Can you tell me what it means?" Qing leans against Marutian, her tone provocative and her actions daring. I still remember the appearance of this Serpent Spirit, and her wonderful but also intrusive singing voice.

"It doesn't mean anything."

"Oh? How mysterious."

"Your voice is all Magic, but unfortunately it was wasted on the wrong person."

"Why is it that none of your Dragon clan can be tempted!" Qing is very angry. She attempted to seduce a dragon but ended up dying in the dragon's hand. This was her former shame, and it has carried over to this life.

"Do you know? There are many things that the Dragon clan can control, including their desires. Of course, it's also very easy for us to indulge."

Marutian, who has regained his magic and stamina, raises his hand and cuts his palm. Blood flows out and emits a strange light. The magma in the space suddenly erupts. The magma that filled this place thirty years ago propels Marutian away with its explosive force.

I am so surprised that I dare not even blink my eyes. It's amazing that even touching the magma has no effect. The ability of Marutian's Dragon Soul from thirty years ago has actually developed to such an extent. No wonder he can transform from an ordinary person into a dragon in just thirty years.

But the most surprising thing, and also surprising to the Zi Sirou beside me, is Qing, the Serpent Spirit!

During the eruption of the magma, Marutian did something very subtle, which was to remove Qing's veil.

This veil that she had never thought of taking off, even when faced with impending death. Marutian took advantage of the situation to tear it off, revealing a clear and familiar face.

When Marutian leaves, the "Moment Stays in Light" magic spell ends, leaving behind myself and Zi Sirou, who are facing the same fate.

"What I saw is..." Zi Sirou hasn't come to her senses yet.

"You didn't see wrong. It's her - Yu Yuanqing!"

Thirty years ago, when we entered the pyramid with Guffy and fell through the magma hole with Marutian, when we signed the Dragon Contract with Marutian, eighteen years ago, controlling the Veiled Girl with U & Hisa, she is my senior sister! A teammate who acted together with Li Liu Baihe in the Student Council and participated in the inter-school tournament, and my senior sister who would tease me from time to time.