Hearing Xiao Zhi’s answer, Lu Chenxing thought she was just playing around, so he asked with a smile, “Then can Xiao Zhi tell me what it said?”
“Yes!” Xiao Zhi listened carefully for a moment, then said, “It told me to dig it out or something, the rest was intermittent, and Xiao Zhi couldn’t understand it!”
Seeing Xiao Zhi’s serious expression, Lu Chenxing, who had initially thought she was joking, slowly became serious. He then activated his All-Knowing Eye, and as light circles floated in his eyes, all the elemental energy flow traces appeared before him.
Whisps of fire and metal elemental energy were slowly gathering downwards. The speed wasn’t very fast, but this phenomenon was indeed occurring.
So Lu Chenxing said to Xiao Zhi, “Xiao Zhi, you stand aside first, Daddy will help you.”
“Mm-hmm!” Xiao Zhi immediately got up and ran to Yan Pingsha’s side, looking at Lu Chenxing’s actions with anticipation.
Circles of earth elemental ripples spread out from under Lu Chenxing’s feet. A moment later, it was confirmed that there was indeed something like a long spear beneath the ground.
After confirming the location of the item, Lu Chenxing stomped his foot, and as earth elements surged, a dark shadow shot out from underground!
It was a rusty, ancient long spear, with a slender shaft about two meters long, covered in mud and rust, making its original appearance indistinguishable. Only the spearhead was dark red, seemingly from dried bloodstains.
The energy fluctuations on this long spear were very weak, seemingly due to its ancient age, which caused its energy to dissipate, leading to its erosion over time into this state.
The moment Xiao Zhi saw the long spear, she ran over excitedly, “Daddy, it’s the one talking!”
“Ah? Is it?” Lu Chenxing scanned it twice with his All-Knowing Eye, finding nothing special about the long spear, so he asked, “Is it still talking now?”
“Yes, yes!” Xiao Zhi nodded her small head and said, “It told me to hold it!”
Just as Lu Chenxing was considering whether or not to give this spear of unknown origin to Xiao Zhi, the commotion here attracted Bai Yuntian’s attention.
He slowly walked over, looked at the spear in Lu Chenxing’s hand, and asked thoughtfully, “Can I take a look?”
Lu Chenxing had no objection to this, so he handed it to Bai Yuntian to examine. After all, he was a seventh-tier powerhouse with extensive knowledge, so he might be able to recognize it.
After examining it, Bai Yuntian returned the spear to Lu Chenxing. “This kind of situation has happened before. If what Xiao Zhi says is true, then this spear is most likely a legacy left by someone, but it could also be a soul-snatching method left by some evil cultivators.”
“In short, my suggestion is to let the little one try. The energy that can be contained in this secret realm is only fifth-tier, so even evil cultivators can’t cause much trouble. And I’m here, so I can help protect you, and any problems can be resolved immediately.”
After speaking, Bai Yuntian smiled and said, “Be bold and give it a try. After all, this might be her opportunity.”
Lu Chenxing took the long spear, weighed it twice, and then, looking at Xiao Zhi’s expectant little eyes, he smiled at Principal Bai and said, “Then I’ll trouble Principal Bai!”
“You’re welcome. After all, my little apprentice will be in your Nufeng Guild in the future, and I’ll have to ask you to take care of her! Hahaha!” Bai Yuntian laughed heartily. Apparently, after dealing with the Nufeng Guild, he seemed to be in a much better mood.
Yan Pingsha, who was standing nearby, heard this and her expression became a bit unnatural. She felt that the meaning of this sentence was somewhat off.
With external assurance, Lu Chenxing felt more confident. He then glanced at the jade pendant and small sword hanging around Xiao Zhi’s neck, and with a smile, handed the long spear in his hand to her. “Come on, Xiao Zhi, follow its guidance and hold it!”
“Mm! Thank you, Daddy! Thank you, Grandpa Bai!” Xiao Zhi said politely, then happily extended her two small hands and took the long spear.
This long spear was actually very heavy for a five or six-year-old child, almost impossible to lift, but because Xiao Zhi had the blessing of a special physique, she could still hold the long spear with both hands.
Xiao Zhi gripped the long spear tightly with her two small hands, with the kind of joy one gets from a new toy, and she raised a cute smiling face to Lu Chenxing.
Lu Chenxing looked at the safe and sound Xiao Zhi and the motionless long spear. While feeling a bit disappointed, he also breathed a sigh of relief. He both hoped his daughter could obtain her own opportunity and feared she would encounter danger.
Now there was no movement. Although the opportunity wasn’t seized, at least she was safe.
Just as Lu Chenxing was thinking this, the incomplete golden pattern on Xiao Zhi’s forehead suddenly glowed golden, and the slender long spear in her hand trembled violently!
Under Lu Chenxing’s gaze, all the surrounding fire and metal elemental energy rapidly gathered towards the long spear! The long spear instantly burst into roaring flames!
The flames were a brilliant red, like surging, burning iron, causing Xiao Zhi, who was holding the long spear, to suddenly freeze! She seemed to be stunned in place, as if frightened!
Seeing Xiao Zhi almost instantly engulfed in flames, the heat waves emanating from the high temperature were so intense that the air was distorting. Lu Chenxing’s heart tightened, and his expression changed: “Xiao Zhi!!”
Immediately, he subconsciously twisted his wrist, and colorful light was about to condense, but the next moment a surge of sword intent came, covering the energy fluctuations in Lu Chenxing’s hand. At the same time, Bai Yuntian’s hand rested on his shoulder, and he shouted, “Calm down!! Xiao Zhi is fine!”
As if hearing Lu Chenxing’s shout, Xiao Zhi, almost completely enveloped by flames, came back to her senses and said from within the flames, “Daddy, I’m fine. These flames aren’t hot at all. Just now, it was talking to me! It said it wanted to activate my bloodline or something…”
Seeing that Xiao Zhi was truly fine, Lu Chenxing’s tightly held heart slowly relaxed. At the same time, he noticed the time energy fluctuations in his hand, quickly dispersed the energy, and smiled somewhat apologetically at Bai Yuntian.
“I’m sorry, Principal Bai…”
“It’s nothing.” Bai Yuntian looked at him with deep meaning in his eyes, and also dispersed his sword intent. At the same time, he couldn’t help but ponder, what exactly was Lu Chenxing’s talent?
The successive appearance of both time and space powers, in addition to conventional elements, made it difficult for Bai Yuntian’s heart to calm down. His past experiences and knowledge pushed him towards that one unique answer.
But regardless of whether or not it was the answer he suspected, Lu Chenxing’s importance in his heart had increased significantly!
Meanwhile, Xiao Zhi, opposite them, was now completely enveloped by the brilliant red flames, and then slowly rose from the ground into the air.
The scene here attracted everyone’s attention. The red flames in the sky were too conspicuous; it was hard not to notice them!
However, seeing Bai Yuntian there, everyone refrained from acting rashly. After all, if there was any danger, he would certainly be the first to move!
At the same time, Long Qifeng, who had been exploring the surroundings, was also attracted by the commotion here. He instantly appeared beside Lu Chenxing, frowning and asking, “What’s going on? What happened?”