Guilongchao: I played the domineering CEO to the bone.

Chapter 108 The Making of Xiaoran

"Tell me, tell me! Tell me your method that allows me to enjoy freedom openly in the outside world while also releasing the resentment within this Dragon Realm?"

She suddenly appeared before Min Moyou, though only half her body remained. The contrast between her cool, aloof face and the excited expression made Min Moyou's eyes light up.

"Tell me quickly! I really don't have much time left!"

"Do you need anything else? If I have it, I'll go find it for you!"

Unable to contain his emotions, Minmo reached out, wanting to touch the fleeting, ethereal figure that kept turning into specks of light and disappearing.

As expected, Min Moyou's hand passed right through Xiaoran's body as if touching thin air.

"Don't rush me, let me ask you one last question, okay?"

Xiao Ran's sudden surge of energy and youthful charm made even Min Moyou, who had no doubts before, begin to have questions.

"Excuse me, how old were you when you died?"

"Oh? Just this one question?! I thought it would be something really difficult..."

As she said this, Xiao Ran paused for a second in thought.

"Hmm... I think I was around eighteen or nineteen? Of course, I'd probably be over sixty now, old enough to be your grandmother, haha! I didn't realize I was this old..."

Xiao Ran could clearly feel that the traces of her existence were being rapidly stripped away and rejected by the world. She was willing to show her most authentic self without caring about having someone to chat with.

Furthermore, if this man in front of her really has a way, and if she can liberate the resentment in this place without sacrificing herself, that would be the best outcome!

If only she could live, if only she could see the outside world, not be locked up every day, even for just a year! No, no, no... even for just a month, or even a day! She didn't want to leave this world with such regrets!

That's freedom! Freedom!!

That was the freedom she had longed for for over seventy years!

Even if this young man is just joking around with me...

They were already prepared to face all of that...

Death, as the dragon realm that imprisoned her collapsed, dissipated, transcending with the painful memories of the past... isn't that a kind of freedom?

In the era when she was considered "property," even death was not permitted.

And just a few seconds ago, she was able to set aside her pride and the appearance that she had practiced a thousand times and was almost fixed on herself, and she was able to ignore the obscure and cumbersome etiquette and conversation required when interacting with noble young masters, ladies and gentlemen, and chat with this very handsome man in front of her. Isn't that a kind of freedom?

Even a few seconds of freedom is still freedom!

Consider it something you've been searching for your whole life; touching it, licking it—that's enough to feel like you've finally obtained it...

Moreover, I died at eighteen, so my life is frozen at eighteen. Even if I become a dragon's skeleton or a ghost, I'll still look eighteen...

Doesn't that mean we'll be eighteen forever?! That's awesome!

Who isn't a little girl at first!

"So what's your solution? If you don't have one, just chat with me a bit more. Anyway, I probably only have a few dozen seconds left."

Xiao Ran transformed from an impeccably elegant and aloof goddess whose manners, speech, and demeanor seemed meticulously designed into her current girlish personality in just a few seconds.

Min Moyou was stunned.

Where is Xiaoran, that aloof and expressionless goddess?

How did she turn into such an adorable little girl?

But she also has a very mature-looking face... she's so cute it's almost criminal!

That's not bad either.

Seeing that Xiao Ran's hands, feet, pipa, and everything below her chest had vanished into nothingness, Min Moyou stopped dawdling.

"Let's make this clear beforehand: everything comes at a price. The necessary condition for all that I can do is that you become my possession. Of course, my fundamental purpose in entering this Dragon Realm is also you, Xiaoran."

"Ah? I never thought that even though I'm in my seventies or eighties, there would still be young and handsome men staying in the Dragon Realm until their last moments of collapse for me! You truly are worthy of me!"

"Pah! I'm forever eighteen, hehe~"

She chuckled and tilted her head back; if she still had her hands, they would probably be on her hips now.

"Hey... wait, doesn't that mean you've got me under your control again? Where's my freedom? You're not planning to use some kind of method to drag me back and force me to play the piano, sing, and dance for you every day, are you?"

"Are there no good men in the world?!"

Xiao Ran pouted and floated back two steps, tilting her head and sticking out her tongue, as if trying to pretend to be a dried-out salted fish.

"Ugh—I might as well just die then~"

She thought it would be shameful to show such a girlish demeanor in front of others, but Xiao Ran didn't know why, she didn't feel anything was wrong with showing her true self in front of this man.

Being with him feels natural and comfortable.

(【Noble Bloodline】Continues to exert its strength~)

“I’m different from them,”

Min Moyou took two steps forward, imbuing his hands with the power of the Supreme Dragon Spell, and tried to touch the only remaining part of Xiaoran's head that had vanished.

Sure enough, upon contact, it felt very light and cold, and the aura it emitted was a hundred times weaker than that of an ordinary human.

"I won't restrict your freedom. I'll give you maximum freedom. You can go wherever you want, eat whatever you want, see whatever you want—I won't restrict you. There won't be any rules or regulations on a daily basis, and I won't force you to practice the piano day after day..."

"All you need to do is appear by my side when I need you and help me—consider it an exchange for me giving you a new life. You're a grateful soul, aren't you?"

As for whether Xiaoran would run off to find Yu Youquan or some other handsome young man and get kidnapped after being rescued, Min Moyou wasn't worried.

Because after his banner was taken away, she couldn't have room for anyone else in her heart.

"Think it over carefully? Your time is indeed running out."

The dissipating light had already reached above her chin...

Of course, Min Moyou was just asking; the real decision-making power did not lie with Xiaoran. Regardless of whether she agreed or not, Min Moyou would definitely use the Human Banner to capture Xiaoran before she disappeared. She just felt that it would be better to reach an agreement through negotiation so that there would be no estrangement in their future interactions.

In contrast, Min Moyou prefers the free and lively nature of Xiaoran rather than the expressionless puppet Xiaoran trapped in a birdcage.

"Since you put it that way..."

Min Moyou clearly saw Xiaoran's little eyes dart around once.

"Okay~ then I'll follow you from now on?"

"but!"

Xiao Ran's expression suddenly turned serious, and she spoke solemnly to Min Moyou with the last half of her face:

“If it’s not what you said, I’ll find a really powerful Taoist priest to perform a ritual to help me pass on to the afterlife! Then you’ll have wasted your time! Understand?”

At this moment, only Xiao Ran's large, blinking eyes remained fixed on Min Moyou, as if trying to find any trace of a lie on his face...

Hmm... my nose hasn't gotten longer... my face isn't red... and I'm not sweating... Hmm... I can't tell.

Amazingly, even though Xiaoran's mouth had disappeared, she could still make sounds and speak.

"it is good."

It seems the result was good; my words weren't wasted.

Min Moyou took out the Human Fear Banner and spread it out.

"Old Fan, dinner's ready."

"Om——"

The griffin cooperated by releasing the blockade and suppression of the Dragon Domain. The Human Panther Banner trembled violently as it faced the scattered curse power around it, its appetite greatly whetted!

In an instant, the entire Dragon Domain shrank by one-tenth, with not a single bit of power dissipating and being wasted.

Minmoyou connected his mind with the Human Banner, immersing himself in it, and consciously controlled the Human Banner to prevent it from absorbing the stream of resentful spirits and obsessions, allowing them to escape to the outside world and dissipate and be liberated.

Those vengeful spirits are nothing more than the lingering resentments and obsessions of ordinary people. Without the support of Linglong Pavilion, they are so weak that a gust of wind could blow them away. They have no value whatsoever in Min Moyou's use of the Human Banner to collect them.

During this process, all the light spots that Xiaoran had scattered from his body were absorbed by the human banner and reassembled on Xiaoran's body, and the original complete Xiaoran returned!

However, compared to before, Xiaoran is now more complete, purer, and more sacred—the vengeful spirits that once sustained her existence had all dissipated with the light and were not drawn back by anyone.

Wow~ That's awesome~

Xiao Ran watched with delight as her body gradually reformed, stretching her arms and legs, hopping and skipping around—she was incredibly cute.

But she was too happy too soon!

Before she could even adjust to the feeling of being completely free of stress and having a complete soul, a powerful suction force suddenly pulled her into the large flag held by Min Moyou.

"Whoa—wait, wait, wait, wait... What—is—this—thing—?"

It skipped and hopped away, disappearing from its spot and entering the divine banner of Minmoyou, which shone with dazzling light.

I told you, don't be too cute, this is just too cute!

just kidding.

With a dizzying spin, Xiao was suddenly sucked into a boundless, dark, and desolate space...

Isn't this just putting me in a cage again?

Ugh, you jerk! You actually lied to me?!

Did I really fall for that?

Before Xiaoran could even look up and ask a question (and then burst into curses), she felt her consciousness blurring and her eyelids growing heavy...

Why...why do I have this...human feeling...?

In a daze, Xiaoran fell asleep amidst the chaos.

Min Moyou's act of saving Xiaoran was not just out of pity for the tragic death of such an outstanding woman; he also valued Xiaoran's qualities and was not simply looking for a pretty face to keep at home.

Next, is the main event.

In less than a minute, the vast and expansive Linglong Pavilion Dragon Domain was completely absorbed by the Human Fear Banner in Min Moyou's hand. Such a pure and high-quality power is the best cultivation resource, which can be absorbed by the Dragon's offspring or the Dragon's remains to create a powerful existence!

Everything is ready. The next step is to inject all this magical power into Xiaoran's body!

Keep a vase that can beat people up!

Wait a minute? If I have this power, why don't I use it myself?

My Dragon Curse has been stuck at the Purple Rank for a while now, hasn't it?

That........?

Min Moyou tried to channel some of the curse power into his body, but it was rejected by the Ao Huilong curse within him.

Then, Ao Huilong's spell conveyed this signal to Min Moyou for the first time:

'Low-level, weak, won't eat. I, myself, will, grow up.'

Huh? The Dragon Curse is actually conscious??

Minmo was shocked.

But there's nothing surprising about it—this is the Supreme Dragon Curse, so what if it's a little amazing? It's probably only the Supreme Dragon Curse that has its own consciousness.

Who knows, she might even transform into a great beauty someday.

Fine, fine, if our own arrogant dragon won't eat the curse, then we'll give it all to Xiaoran.

Without further hesitation, an immense power concentrated at a single point, entering the slumbering body like a sudden enlightenment.

Her frail soul was steadily solidifying, and her aura was rising by a level almost every second.

Blue 1........ Blue 2....... Blue 3.......

In the chaotic space, accompanied by a noisy cry, the phantom of a familiar large bird appeared behind Xiao Ran—

It was that caged bird, the monster that Yu Youquan had previously been corrupted into by the power of the Linglong Pavilion Dragon Domain—the manifestation of the essence of the Linglong Pavilion Dragon Domain.

The next second, the enormous caged bird transformed into a dark red, round core, which, as a substitute for the human dragon curse, floated into Xiaoran's chest...

And so, Xiaoran stepped into the Purple Rank Realm!

Her attire also subtly changed; the fabric of her original Hanfu was now made of some kind of mysterious feathers, and the hairpin behind her head was transformed into a red and black feather, adding a touch of allure and elegance to her original cool and aloof demeanor.

But the power absorbed by the Dragon Domain of Linglong Pavilion hasn't been used up yet?

Then let's continue with the enlightenment, let's continue with the initiation!

Purple Tier 1... Purple Tier 2... Purple Tier 3...

The soaring aura only stopped just before breaking through the threshold of the Gold Rank, and the power absorbed by the Dragon Domain of the Linglong Pavilion was completely absorbed as well.

Hmm... how should I put it...

Min Moyou felt somewhat dissatisfied—he thought he could create a gold-tier one.

No, my OCD is acting up.

Min Moyou carefully studied the nature of the human banner.

It was discovered that it absorbs so-called dragon remains, monsters, ghosts, etc., but it absorbs something of essence, something similar to primordial power.

Is that...?

Min Moyou recalled that the last time he sent Peacock to a dragon realm to lead people to a feast.

Soon, he found the thousands of low-level dragon skeletons that the previous human Huang Fan had absorbed, as well as a purple-tier third-level Thousand-Handed Golem.

Tsk, how can this ugly thing compare to Xiaoran?

Min Moyou set his sights on the Thousand-Handed Statue and a group of low-level dragon skeletons.

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