Chapter 276 – Xiaobai: This Fairy Is Actually the First Fox to Be Kept by a Dragon?!

“Not bad, it’s finally been modified successfully.”

In the courtyard, Qin Yang stood before his doppelgangers, examining them for a while and checking the balance of the array lines several times to confirm the stability of the sixth-level grand array.

After finishing.

He was very satisfied at the moment.

You should know.

Previously, the array formations in the “True Array Decryption” were extremely complex and all used Starstones as the Array Eyes to coordinate the Star Power transmission balance of the entire array formation.

Once overloaded, reaching the Starstone’s limit.

If the Starstone shattered, the array formation would inevitably be destroyed!

But now it was different.

“Using my physical body to replace the Starstone, the strength must have skyrocketed, right?”

Qin Yang pondered.

With the enhancement of these doppelgangers, he could effortlessly set up a sixth-level grand array.

In a sense.

This shared similarities with the Demonkin’s array formation living stakes.

The only difference.

Was probably that they used innocent outsiders, while he employed his own body blood clone, combined with the self-destruction of “Mutual Destruction with Heaven and Earth,” causing the physical body to overload excessively.

The power could be unleashed tenfold or even a hundredfold!

Even if Meng Tianxuan of the Celestial Venerable Realm came and encountered this sixth-level grand array,

“Not bad.”

With these thoughts, Qin Yang stood up, dusted off the dirt, and was about to immerse himself in the Enlightenment Space again to comprehend the True Dragon Avatar.

“Master, the meal is ready!”

At that moment, Xiaobai, wagging her tail, floated to Qin Yang’s side. “Stop fiddling with those doppelgangers of yours and come inside to eat with this Fairy.”

“You’ve been busy all night, Master…”

“Go ahead and eat by yourself today.”

Qin Yang shook his head, walked to the doppelgangers, and lifted one’s arm, saying, “I need to check the stability of these array stakes again. I can’t afford to be distracted tonight.”

“Oh… okay… array stakes?!”

Upon hearing this, Xiaobai noticed the surrounding Star Power disturbance, froze for a moment, her gaze falling on one of Qin Yang’s doppelgangers, her mind buzzing.

In a daze, she thought she had misheard…

What stakes?

Array stakes?!

Xiaobai narrowed her eyes, staring at the doppelgangers, noticing the faint cracks on their skin and the continuous leakage of Star Power from within.

“Is this Master’s improved Clone Technique?”

Using doppelgangers as living stakes?

What kind of operation is this again?

Self-destruction was one thing before.

But now Master has developed a new playstyle?!

“Using his own doppelgangers for array formations, Master is too ruthless… he’s really going to play it to the extreme…”

Xiaobai was dumbfounded, completely awed by Qin Yang.

Directly integrating doppelgangers with array formations—she had truly never heard of such a thing.

It was too beyond conventional thinking.

Such a slick move could only be pulled off by Master.

“Master’s imagination is just too vast…”

Xiaobai murmured, “Then this servant won’t disturb you… Master, do your best.”

“Mm, you go ahead and eat. There might be some commotion in the courtyard later. Don’t come to the courtyard to disturb me without my permission.”

Seeing Xiaobai standing there dazed and motionless, Qin Yang instructed her a few times, telling her to return inside, then sat cross-legged on the ground and began to immerse himself in the Enlightenment Space.

Visualizing the True Dragon Avatar.

In his mind.

That True Dragon skeleton became increasingly lively.

Between the bone joints, muscle fibers could be clearly seen, freely roaming in his mind.

Although it still looked terrifying and frightening, it was far more majestic and imposing than before.

Continuing from the previous white dragon skeleton.The True Dragon Avatar gradually solidified.

He was drawing closer and closer to manifesting the Avatar externally in the Celestial Venerable Realm!

“Delve deeper.”

With this thought, Qin Yang focused his mind, regulated his breathing, and sat cross-legged in the courtyard, concentrating all his thoughts on the True Dragon Avatar.

He exerted his full power to drive it forward!

The next moment.

Boom!

The aura of the golden dragon erupted!

The ground around him cracked inch by inch, and a terrifying pressure spread out, crushing the nearby grass, flowers, and trees centered around him.

Faintly.

A long, resonant dragon’s roar echoed!

“Huh?”

Xiaobai had turned to walk back into the living room but had only taken a few steps when she suddenly shivered and halted, feeling a vast, majestic aura rising behind her.

Profound and noble.

It actually made her feel an uncontrollable urge to bow down.

“Master’s aura is becoming more and more terrifying.”

Xiaobai abruptly turned her head to look at the golden dragon’s phantom outside the floor-to-ceiling window, her entire body trembling instinctively.

After all, in this world, dragons were nothing but legends.

They were mythical Star Beasts that existed only in tales!!

In all her years of cultivation, she had only heard about them from the Fox Clan’s Grand Matriarch, and even she had never seen one with her own eyes—it had been countless years since such a sighting.

But now.

The aura emanating from her master was exactly as the Fox Clan’s Grand Matriarch had described!

“Is he about to transform?”

Trembling, Xiaobai retreated behind the sofa, peeking out with her little head as she warily observed the phenomenon outside. The golden dragon’s phantom grew increasingly vast, and her tail wagged excitedly behind her. The more she thought about it, the more thrilled she became.

This was a good thing!

“If Master really transforms into a dragon, then I, the Fairy… wouldn’t I be the first fox ever to be kept by a dragon?!”

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In the days that followed, time passed leisurely.

Qin Yang went out daily to walk his fox, spent his leisure time playing games at home, and occasionally contemplated the True Dragon Avatar while ordering takeout.

Unhurried and steady.

The consolidation of the True Dragon Avatar became increasingly evident.

The dragon bones solidified, and the skin, flesh, and sinews grew firm.

Whenever Qin Yang focused slightly,

fine golden scales would appear on his body’s surface, as if he had truly transformed into a dragon, though it was still in its nascent stage.

It wasn’t a fully externalized Avatar yet.

However, after witnessing this, Xiaobai became even more convinced of her speculation.

My master is a true dragon!!

Meanwhile,

as time passed, a week went by in the blink of an eye.

The effects of Qin Yang’s earlier cold-shoulder treatment began to show.

The online public opinion storm, which had peaked in fervor, gradually subsided into a lull until it finally died down. The library returned to its usual foot traffic.

The fervent citizens, busy with their own affairs, dispersed when they saw that the Sword God’s Senior Disciple did not appear, and the workload of the Star Martial Police Department lightened considerably.

Without Qin Yang as the central figure, the farce eventually came to an abrupt end.

Many internet celebrities who had rushed to the scene camped out at the entrance, growing increasingly anxious and nearly in tears when the Sword God’s Senior Disciple consistently failed to show up.

They were furious!

They had traveled all the way to Jianghai City just to catch a bit of trending hype…

Yet this second-generation Sword God! Why didn’t he play by the rules?!

After waiting for most of the week without even catching a glimpse of him, they found that hotel prices near the library had skyrocketed, bleeding these attention-seeking influencers dry.

In the end, faced with massive traffic they couldn’t capitalize on, they had no choice but to leave in disappointment.

Thus, outside Jianghai City, another group of heartbroken people emerged.

Opinions about the incident varied widely online.【The Sword God’s disciple hasn’t shown up, is he deliberately avoiding us?】

【According to the library staff, the head disciple is really handsome! What a pity we didn’t get to see him in person!】

【Tch! You should be ashamed to say that! With his personality, clearly inclined toward tranquility and non-action, with so many people disturbing him, it’d be a miracle if the second-generation Sword God showed up!】

【I have a sneaky photo of the second-generation Sword God from before! Anyone want it? DM me!】

【Don’t even! You scammer! Last time you said you’d sell it to me, but it turned out to be fake celebrity paparazzi photos!】

………

Fuhai District.

“Good, things have finally quieted down.”

In the living room.

Qin Yang leaned back on the sofa, stretched lazily, and scrolled through online comments, feeling quite relieved inside.

As long as he didn’t show up, the hype would fade quickly, and it was about time to return to normal life.

“Ordinary life really is better after all.”

“Master, open up.”

Xiaobai, beside him, picked a grape and fed it to Qin Yang, then massaged his shoulders: “Your servant is here.”

“Good.”

Qin Yang ate the grape and glanced at Xiaobai.

For some reason, it felt like her foxy sycophant attributes had inexplicably skyrocketed these past few days.

Just then.

Ding!

A notification popped up in his phone’s message bar.

A date reminder.

Qin Yang opened the message to check.

He realized Xia He’s wedding date had arrived—it was tomorrow…

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Early the next morning, Qin Yang and Xiaobai headed to the venue for Xia He’s wedding. The hotel arrangements had been made in advance.

Old Master Xia and the Commander had pulled out all the stops, inviting many of Jianghai City’s elite. The hotel entrance was packed with luxury cars, and the women coming and going were all prominent figures.

Qin Yang arrived at the entrance with the invitation.

“Master, are we really going?”

Xiaobai stood beside Qin Yang, having transformed back into a white-haired little loli, wearing a baseball cap. She looked up and asked, “Didn’t you say you weren’t attending before?”

“Who said that.”

Qin Yang rolled his eyes, “I just said I wouldn’t be a groomsman, but I still have to show up. Xia He’s wedding is a milestone in his life—how could I miss it?”

“Fine then,”

Xiaobai trailed behind Qin Yang, sulking, “This Fairy is just here for the free food anyway…”

As they reached the entrance, an attendant approached them.

“Your invitations, please.”

“Here.”

Qin Yang handed over the invitation, “Could you please show us the way later?”

“Of course, one moment while I verify.”

The attendant at the door took the invitation, compared it with the seating arrangements, and his expression turned respectful: “Honored guests, please follow me.”

Given Qin Yang’s special status, Xia He had considered many factors and ultimately arranged a separate table for them, positioned relatively secluded near a corner.

It was inconspicuous.

But it also offered the clearest view of the stage.

“He put a lot of thought into this.”

Qin Yang sighed in admiration as he followed the attendant’s guidance and finally took his seat. The table was already set with a feast: Dongpo pork, Ants Climbing a Tree, braised pork knuckle… delicacies from various regions gathered together.

“So much delicious food, Master.”

Xiaobai drooled greedily, staring at the lavish spread on the table, her mouth watering uncontrollably…

She immediately picked up her chopsticks.

Having eaten takeout with Qin Yang every day lately,

Xiaobai had grown too lazy to cook.

Now faced with this table full of delicacies, she simply couldn’t resist!”Can we come to these banquets every day from now on, Master?”

Xiaobai snapped apart her chopsticks, picked up a piece of tripe and put it in her mouth, her cheeks puffed out: “With your status as the Young Gang Leader of Exploding Heavens Gang, these humans would definitely compete to invite you to grace their occasions! Then we’d never have to worry about feasts again!”

Qin Yang: “…”

(End of Chapter)