My Beast Is the 12-Winged Angel - Chapter 402

Chapter 402: Chapter 403: Memory Fragments
 

Watching Long Qingyan’s playful expression, Gu Xing suddenly froze.

He didn’t expect Long Qingyan to suddenly blurt out this sentence.

However, this sentence also stumped Gu Xing.

Indeed!

Why would Long Qingyan take him with her?

In terms of power, he couldn’t even come close to this Dragon Lady.

In terms of gratitude?

Even the three materials for Sally’s promotion were gifts from this Dragon Lady.

Therefore, faced with this question, Gu Xing was at a loss for words.

He hadn’t even repaid this Dragon Lady’s kindness, so how could he ask for anything?!

But the support of the Dragon Race, for the Human Race…..

It is the key to resisting the Demon Race, possibly the only hope.

The Human Race’s rise was too short, and they seriously lacked high-end combat power.

Only by leveraging the power of an ancient strong race like the Dragon Race could there be a chance of securing a glimmer of vitality in the impending disaster.

Thinking of this, Gu Xing suppressed his embarrassment.

He slowly raised his head, meeting Long Qingyan’s gaze.

He knew that mere words were insufficient, and he must show enough sincerity.

“Dragon Maiden, if you are willing to take us to Dragon Island…”

“Gu Xing promises here and now to agree to one condition of yours!”

“As long as it does not violate the greater good of the Human Race or hurt moral values, and is within my capability, I will do everything I can to achieve it for you!”

This was the only condition he could offer.

Yet.

The expected haggling or flat-out rejection did not occur.

Upon hearing the words “agree to one condition”…

The playful smile on Long Qingyan’s beautiful face suddenly froze.

A trace of extreme bewilderment and… familiarity flashed through her golden dragon eyes!

This scene… why does it feel so familiar?

As if it plucked a string deep within her soul, a fragment of a long-buried memory burst into her mind!

What kind of scene was it…

Heaven and earth lost their color, sun and moon gave no light.

Across the charred earth lay the colossal corpses of the Dragon Race, massive as mountains, golden dragon blood soaking into every inch of land, forming streams.

The sky-high resentment and despair almost tangibly dense.

And she stood at the center of this mountain of corpses and sea of blood, drenched in blood, tears streaming down her face.

In front of her, resolutely shielding her, was a tall figure, black hair, black eyes—a young human man—

It was Gu Xing!

But at that time, his gaze was sharper, his aura deeper.

“Gu Xing! I beg you! Save my father! Save the Dragon Race!”

At this time, her voice was hoarse, filled with endless panic:

“No matter what the condition! No matter what you want! I will agree! Please… save them!”

But the “Gu Xing” in the memory did not turn back nor immediately answer.

He merely used his not-so-broad back to shield her from all incoming attacks.

The next moment, a golden light, warm and vast as if it could purify all, instantly enveloped the entire tragic battlefield…

The memory stopped abruptly here.

Long Qingyan’s delicate body trembled imperceptibly, breaking free from that sudden memory.

A tempest surged within her heart!

Was that… her past?

She and Gu Xing… had known each other previously?

Moreover, in that moment.

She had made a similar promise to him?

An indescribable complex emotion surged in her heart.

She looked again at the somewhat immature yet determined-eyed Gu Xing, her gaze having changed.

Seeing Long Qingyan remain silent for so long, with her expression changing unpredictably, Gu Xing assumed she was still weighing the decision or unwilling, and his heart sank.

If this path was blocked, he would have to find another way, but the time delayed…

He was about to try persuading again, but Long Qingyan suddenly spoke:

“Fine, I can take you to Dragon Island.”

Gu Xing was overjoyed at her words.

But Long Qingyan was not done talking; she fixed her eyes on Gu Xing’s:

“However, you must promise me! If one day, I… ”

“Or the Dragon Race encounters an irresistible calamity, if I ask you, you must lend a hand!”

This condition stunned Gu Xing.

He looked at Long Qingyan, in whose eyes there was no teasing, no scheming.

Only an earnestness he couldn’t fully comprehend, even… with a tinge of imploration.

Gu Xing could not understand this!

With the power she has shown, how strong must the Dragon Race be?

What sort of calamity would require him, a feeble human, to intervene?

But right now, securing the support of the Dragon Race was the primary goal.

Gu Xing no longer hesitated and nodded heavily:

“Alright! I promise you! If indeed that day comes when the Dragon Race is in danger, as long as it’s within my abilities, I, Gu Xing, will not shirk my duty!”

Hearing Gu Xing’s firm commitment, Long Qingyan spoke no more, and with a light wave of her hand.

In an instant, the surrounding scenery changed rapidly, and time and space twisted.

When Gu Xing and the others came back to their senses, they had already left the chaotic space of the Time Spirit Secret Realm, appearing on the calm sea outside.

Turtle Elder, Yun, and Xi, who had anxiously awaited outside the secret realm, immediately surrounded them.

“Lord Gu Xing! Are you alright?”

Turtle Elder asked with concern, simultaneously casting a wary glance at the enigmatic Long Qingyan.

“I’m fine, Turtle Elder, no need to worry.”

Gu Xing reassured him, then arranged the follow-up matters:

“Moreover, allow us to continue on our own path from here.”

“Turtle Elder, take these two from the Merfolk back!”

Hearing Gu Xing’s command, Turtle Elder nodded.

He was aware his strength would be a burden.

Yet his gaze fell on Aliya.

Gu Xing naturally understood his intention.

“Aliya will stay with me. I will ensure her safety.”

Although Aliya didn’t have much fighting capability and couldn’t help much in combat.

However…

The special talent she possessed made Gu Xing reluctant to let her leave.

This time in the Time Spirit Secret Realm.

Overall, it was incredibly smooth.

They found the three rare materials for Sally’s advancement with hardly any effort.

Moreover, the information on Dragon Island was obtained within the ruins.

Gu Xing’s gaze fell on Aliya.

He had reason to believe that all of this had something to do with this little girl.

With her accompanying them, his luck had been exceptionally good.

Therefore, Gu Xing planned to keep this Mermaid Princess with them during this time.

And when Aliya in his embrace heard she could continue to follow Gu Xing, her ice-blue eyes instantly lit up.

Her little face filled with joy, she clung tightly to Gu Xing’s arm.

After arranging everything, Gu Xing’s eyes once more settled on Long Qingyan.

“Dragon Maiden, I am ready!”

Since he didn’t know Long Qingyan’s name, Gu Xing could only refer to her as Dragon Maiden.

But Long Qingyan frowned at this title.

“Long Qingyan, just call me Qingyan.”

After saying this, without giving Gu Xing time to react.

The next moment.

She suddenly took everyone and disappeared into the sky.

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