A flash of light, and Ling Feng transported Qiongqi Demon Emperor, along with Little Qiongqi who was still eating his own eggshell, and Despicable Donkey, into the Wood Origin Realm of the Five Elements Heavenly Palace.
In the Wood Origin Realm, filled with the aura of life, it was somewhat helpful for treating the Qiongqi Demon Emperor.
Laying the body of the Qiongqi Demon Emperor flat on the ground, Ling Feng took out a row of gold needles. Before he even started the acupuncture, he was already sweating from his forehead.
Treating beasts, he could at most handle some simple external injuries, but when it came to the beasts’ Eight Extraordinary Vessels, he really found it difficult to proceed.
After all, the Supreme Mysterious Acupuncture Scripture was a medical book written for the human body’s muscle and meridian structure. Whether it was the locations for acupuncture or the dosage of medicines, it was all akin to a blind man feeling an elephant.
After hesitating for a while, Ling Feng finally inserted the first needle, followed by ten more. In no time, the chest of the Qiongqi Demon Emperor was almost turned into a hedgehog.
He didn’t miss any acupoint that could help recover vitality, hanging on to life, living moment by moment.
"Kid, with such needlework, I suspect you’ll end up being that little guy’s sworn enemy for killing his father!"
Despicable Donkey pointed at the little juvenile still munching on the eggshell next to them, completely oblivious to what was happening. Its big eyes occasionally surveyed the surroundings, then contentedly continued eating its eggshell, its body gradually growing to the size of a puppy.
"Stop spouting nonsense, if you have a way, you do it!"
Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Ling Feng had never been so flustered while administering acupuncture.
Despicable Donkey took a few steps back, his attention focused on the young juvenile, seemingly very interested in this new life.
After finishing the eggshell, the young juvenile slowly stood up, fell several times, and finally steadied itself. It scrutinized Despicable Donkey, trying to figure out what this dark "big fellow" was.
Despicable Donkey crouched down in front of the young juvenile, pointing at his own nose, grinning, "Little thing, are you stunned by your Grandpa Divine Donkey’s majestic presence?"
The juvenile blinked its eyes, cautiously approached Despicable Donkey, and realizing there was no danger, climbed along its hooves to its shoulders and licked Despicable Donkey’s cheek a few times.
"Isn’t this little rascal treating me as its real dad?"
Despicable Donkey scratched his head, somewhat at a loss.
It knew how to play tricks, but it had no experience in taking care of such a juvenile!
At that moment, Ling Feng was administering acupuncture to stimulate the Qiongqi Demon Emperor’s life force and had fed him some life-prolonging treasure medicine. After a while, the Qiongqi Demon Emperor coughed lightly and slowly opened his eyes.
The Qiongqi Demon Emperor was surprised, as he had clearly exhausted his last strength. Logically, once the vitality was depleted, he shouldn’t have been able to wake up.
"It’s just stimulating your vitality, hanging on to the last breath. It’s what’s commonly referred to as ’returning light.’"
With a light sigh, Ling Feng looked somber, "Sorry, senior, I’m really powerless."
The Qiongqi Demon Emperor looked at the gold needles covering his body, glanced at Ling Feng, and said weakly, "Young man, you... are a human, right?"
"I... Junior, Ling Feng!"
Ling Feng looked into the eyes of the Qiongqi Demon Emperor and finally nodded, "I am a human, but please rest assured, senior, I have no malicious intentions towards the Demon Clan."
"Supreme Mysterious Gold Needle, Supreme Mysterious Acupuncture Technique..." The Qiongqi Demon Emperor smiled at Ling Feng, "I should have realized earlier, you are his descendant."
"Senior, did you really know my grandfather, Han Yang?" Ling Feng blurted out.
"Probably about thirty years ago," the Qiongqi Demon Emperor slowly said, "Your grandfather was a remarkable person, he... he..." before he could finish, he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his injuries were too severe, and even with Ling Feng’s best efforts, it was still impossible to retain his vitality.
Ling Feng took out a porcelain bottle, those precious elixirs poured into the mouth of the Qiongqi Demon Emperor like money was of no concern.
"It’s useless, my body is like a bottomless bottle, no matter how much water you pour into it, it won’t hold..."
Qiongqi Demon Emperor smiled faintly, "Ling Feng, in memory of the old days I shared with your grandfather, I entrust... entrust my child to you..."
As Qiongqi Demon Emperor spoke, his breath grew fainter, and he clutched Ling Feng’s clothes tightly, barely able to speak.
Ling Feng clenched his fists tightly, his voice choked, "From now on, I will treat Little Qiongqi as if he were my own brother!"
"I’m... I’m relieved then..."
Qiongqi Demon Emperor’s gaze stayed on Little Qiongqi until with his last breath, his vitality faded, turning into a cold, lifeless body.
Little Qiongqi seemed to realize that Qiongqi Demon Emperor had passed away. He blinked, seemingly saddened, and made a "woof woof" sound that was heart-wrenching.
Despicable Donkey held Little Qiongqi in his arms, shielding him from the sight, and whispered comfortingly, "Little guy, don’t be sad. Once my strength is restored, I’ll definitely kill that Ice Wolf and avenge Old Qiongqi!"
"Senior, rest in peace!"
Ling Feng closed the eyes of Qiongqi Demon Emperor, whose body soon transformed back into that of a giant golden Qiongqi demon creature.
This was the first time Ling Feng, upon seeing the body of a demon creature, did not feel the urge to extract its Demon Core. Instead, his heart was filled with sadness and reminiscence.
Although in the end, no valuable information was obtained, at least Qiongqi Demon Emperor had a smile on his lips as he bid farewell to the world.
In the following days, the shocking incident at the Demon Emperor Hall had stirred up much commotion in Sky Demon City, but it no longer had anything to do with Ling Feng and his companions.
Ling Feng buried the body of Qiongqi Demon Emperor in a scenic spot outside Sky Demon City.
He was the Demon Emperor of Sky Demon City, and his body should remain here to continue guarding his people.
After that, Ling Feng left Sky Demon City, never returning to the Three-headed Demon Flood Dragon Clan, nor did he go back to look for Hai Lingxiang.
He left quietly without taking a single cloud...
Er, well, he did take away a cute little Qiongqi.
And, of course, a black donkey followed.
Little Qiongqi lay on Despicable Donkey’s head, eyes surveying everything around him, filled with curiosity about everything.
"I say, kid, you’re just leaving ? Your little bride from the Scaled Demon Clan is still waiting for you," Despicable Donkey flicked his tail, a devil-may-care attitude evident as he walked alongside Ling Feng.
Ling Feng rolled his eyes, too lazy to bother with it.
"That’s right, just one little bride in Sky Demon City, but there are many in the Sky White Empire, kid, can you handle them all?" Despicable Donkey guffawed sneakily.
Ling Feng glared at him, picked up Little Qiongqi, covered its ears, and huffed, "Can’t let Little Qiongqi stay with you, or he’ll be corrupted sooner or later!"
A purple flash, and Zi Feng jumped out, agreeing profoundly.
"Nonsense, under the tutelage of this divine creature, the future of ’Donkey Egg’ will surely be bright!"
"Donkey Egg..." Ling Feng was speechless, "I can’t believe you came up with that. If Little Qiongqi were named that, he’d surely knock himself out when he grows up!"
And so, under the quarreling of Ling Feng and Despicable Donkey, a resounding name was eventually given to Little Qiongqi: Tian Qi.
Heavenly Blood plus Qiongqi Bloodline, thus named Tian Qi.