With that, his Griffin Beast flapped its enormous wings, soared into the sky, and was about to fly away.
"Wait..." Suo Lun said.
"What is it?" Jiang Xue asked.
Suo Lun said, "I... I can’t leave the Barbarian Domain on my own, could you please give me a ride and take me back to the Human Kingdom?"
Jiang Xue’s gaze showed a trace of difficulty, as he disliked the closeness of others. This Griffin Beast was for him alone to ride, and he did not wish for a second person to mount it.
As for Suo Lun showing him the Dragonflame Ruins, it could be considered a favor. However, in the Blood Case Lost City, he had saved Suo Lun twice, so it was entirely Suo Lun who owed him.
At this moment, the only thing that could influence Jiang Xue’s will was the noble principle of human solidarity.
What is the noble principle of human solidarity? Within the Human Kingdom, humans can kill each other.
However, once they enter the Barbarian Domain, even if two people are bitter enemies, they must unite and help each other.
This is a very noble principle, which almost the majority of humans do not take seriously, let alone abide by.
Yet, this tenet had an incredibly powerful binding effect on Jiang Xue. He had no interest in martial arts, treasures, money, or power.
What interested him were the history and future of the world, the origins of energy, the human mission.
Thus, for him, the principle of human racial solidarity was an ethical barrier he found nearly insurmountable.
"Fine," Jiang Xue said, "But I can only take you to the Ten Thousand Great Mountains. Once we enter the Human Territory, I won’t take you even an inch further."
"Alright," Suo Lun bowed deeply and said, "Thank you for your generous kindness, Master Jiang Xue."
Immediately, the snow-white Griffin Beast beneath Jiang Xue let out a plaintive cry and then gave Suo Lun an unhappy glare.
What kind of person, such kind of mount. Jiang Xue was proud and noble, with an absolute sense of cleanliness. His mount, the snow-white Griffin Beast, shared the same pride and fastidiousness.
Then, as if held by an invisible hand, Suo Lun was lifted up like riding clouds and mounting mist, flying onto the back of the Griffin Beast.
Next, the Griffin Beast took flight, ascending thousands of meters into the air, then heading towards the direction of the Ten Thousand Great Mountains to the north.
The Griffin Beast was much larger than Suo Lun had imagined. He sat behind Jiang Xue, a full foot away. Suddenly, Suo Lun could sense a very mysterious fragrance wafting around his nose, even bringing a feeling of refreshment and joy to his heart.
Was this fragrance coming from Jiang Xue? And, his silhouette seemed even more enchanting than a woman’s?
Suo Lun quickly shook his head, casting out these stray thoughts, and then asked in his heart, "Yao Xing, if this refinement only enhances one type of martial arts profession, what level will my cultivation reach?"
Yao Xing said, "Breakthrough to a high-class Samurai Archer! But I feel that being merely an archer is too passive at times. Spirit Masters are the most powerful, capable of killing invisibly, yet their self-protection is too weak. Thus, it’s necessary for you to enhance all your attributes."
Suo Lun said, "Then, with my current spiritual power cultivation, facing a master of Turing Duo’s level, can I directly break her spiritual defenses with a spiritual power critical hit?"
"Yes, even if she’s completely on guard," Yao Xing said. "Though very brief, at a certain moment, you can make her instantly lose defense and control over her body!"
Suo Lun felt a secret joy in his heart, finding this attack with spiritual power truly defying the heavens.
Suo Lun noticed Jiang Xue holding a very ancient and ethereal-looking sword, with a carving of a pointed-eared beauty on the hilt.
"Master, this is the Witch Sword that Jiang Xue received from the temple. It belongs to you," Yao Xing suddenly said.
Suo Lun was speechless; it was a no-man’s item, rightfully belonging to whoever possessed it.
And at that moment, that seductive call echoed in Suo Lun’s heart again: "Master, come to me, come bring me to your side."
His heart skipped a beat, and he immediately felt a very dangerous aura. Previously in the Blood Case Lost City, he didn’t feel it from afar, but now being so close to this mysterious sword, he clearly sensed an air of dangerous temptation.
He was well aware of Yao Xing’s thoughts; it wished for nothing more than for him to immediately fall into darkness and become the World-Ending Demon Emperor.
The beauty’s carving on the hilt of the sword had pointed ears, giving it an aura of mystery and evil.
Upon seeing Suo Lun’s gaze on his sword, Jiang Xue said, "This is the sword I got from the temple. It’s somewhat strange, very powerful against evil creatures, would you like to take a look?"
Then, he handed it over.
"Master, quick, quick..." The seductive voice in Suo Lun’s heart grew more enticing.
Suo Lun immediately recoiled as if from a viper, shaking his head and saying, "No need, Master Jiang, this sword seems rather peculiar. Be careful when you use it."
"It’s not just peculiar, it’s even evil," Jiang Xue said. "But don’t worry, I can suppress it."
Following that, Suo Lun raised the twisted Dragon Gold Sword in his hand and said, "This is your Dragon Gold Sword, right? I am returning it to its rightful owner."
"I don’t want it anymore," Jiang Xue said.
Suo Lun was taken aback and said, "But this is the Dragon Gold Sword. Though it has been tainted by the sea of blood, it remains indestructible, even more powerful than before."
Jiang Xue said, "But it’s ugly."
Suddenly, all of Suo Lun’s words were choked back.
After that, Jiang Xue said, "If you need it, please keep the sword."