Invincible Dad-Chapter 726 After All, I’m Not a Devil_1

Although he still had two spiritual fruits from the Snowflower and six drops of Essence Blood, Xu Lai didn't want to waste them on such a useless matter.

Xu Lai gradually grew helpless. It was obvious that this Purple Spirit Whale was picking on him, constantly pestering him. Even when he teleported away, the whale followed him like a shadow.

Just when Xu Lai was getting a headache wondering how to deal with this creature, he felt his Sea of Consciousness grow hot. He looked inward.

The Cloud Water Rust Characters hovering above his Sea of Consciousness emitted a blazing golden light and, with a SWOOSH, appeared before the Purple Spirit Whale.

The moment it appeared, the whale that had been relentlessly entangling Xu Lai let out a mournful cry of fear.

Yes, it was fear.

Xu Lai clearly sensed the whale's cry, which was filled with terror. The Purple Spirit Whale turned tail and fled, moving so fast that Xu Lai couldn't even see its tail...

It ran off just like that???

Xu Lai was dumbfounded.

What is the origin of the second Cloud Water Rust Character? It managed to terrify a Giant Whale condensed from the Purple Spirit that many Emperor Realm experts regard as both an auspicious and an ominous sign?

But on second thought, the Cloud Water Rust Characters in his Sea of Consciousness usually only absorbed the one or two hundred grains of Purple Spirit that strayed too close to him each day, at most. This whale was likely formed from billions of grains of Purple Spirit; the Cloud Water Rust Characters shouldn't have been able to do anything to it.

While Xu Lai was contemplating this, the Cloud Water Rust Character also disappeared.

Xu Lai extended his Divine Sense and witnessed a shocking scene.

A spectral black hole materialized around the tiny Cloud Water Rust Character, which was no bigger than a baby's palm, and it actually swallowed the tens-of-thousands-of-feet-long Purple Spirit Whale in a single gulp. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

...

Cold sweat beaded on Xu Lai's forehead.

This thing is living in my Sea of Consciousness? What if it turns on me one day...

Xu Lai had no doubt it could swallow him whole just as easily as it had devoured the Giant Whale.

"No way."

I absolutely cannot let it back in! I can't leave any potential threats behind! Xu Lai's expression turned grim.

He watched as the 'full and satisfied' Cloud Water Rust Character lazily flew back, about to burrow into his Sea of Consciousness as if returning home, only to be blasted away by a wave of Sword Intent.

...

The second Cloud Water Rust Character seemed stunned, remaining motionless on the seafloor for a long time.

"Paths that differ cannot be made to converge," Xu Lai stated calmly. "There might be other Purple Spirit Whales around here. You should stay here..."

Before Xu Lai could finish, the Cloud Water Rust Character transformed into a streak of light and shot into his Sea of Consciousness.

It was incredibly fast. So fast that even with Xu Lai's Boundary, he couldn't react in time.

Xu Lai was speechless for a long while.

He looked inward at his Sea of Consciousness, staring at the floating Cloud Water Rust Character, finding himself at a loss for words, with something on the tip of his tongue he wasn't sure he should say.

Finally, Xu Lai exhaled a breath of turbid air.

He now understood completely. This character came and went as it pleased, holding him in utter disregard.

"What on earth are you?" Xu Lai's eyes flickered. "Why are you hiding in my Sea of Consciousness?"

...

Of course, there was no answer.

The Cloud Water Rust Character remained silent, as if it weren't the entity that had just swallowed a Purple Spirit Whale whole.

Xu Lai was now somewhat at a loss.

Is this character conscious or not? If it's the latter, then this thing is comparable to the strongest move of an Emperor Artifact or an Emperor Scripture, or perhaps even stronger! If it's the former...

Xu Lai shook his head. What am I even thinking? This character is obviously some kind of Divine Skill or a refined Magic Artifact. How could it be conscious?

Even though it seems harmless for now, I still have to find a way to get it out of me, Xu Lai thought.

After the small incident of the Purple Spirit Whale being devoured, the seafloor of the Sea of the Boundless returned to its usual calm.

After wandering the seabed for another five days, Xu Lai still had nothing to show for it. He was beginning to think he would never find that gate.

Just as he was about to give up the search and leave, his Divine Sense, which extended thirty-thousand li, suddenly lost connection.

"Hm?"

Xu Lai's gaze sharpened.

After a few spatial shifts, he appeared on the seafloor thirty-thousand li away.

He saw a Bronze Giant Gate, approximately 100,000 feet tall, which looked strikingly similar to the one Dongfang Youming had carried away from within the barrier at the Mass Burial Mound.

So it's this gate.

Xu Lai's expression became extremely solemn as his Divine Sense instantly swept across the surroundings.

The gate Dongfang Youming had taken was guarded by two 100,000-foot-tall giants: a male named Gu Yan and a female whose name was unknown. Xu Lai had brought both of their corpses back to the Heavenly Court. Those two giants had existed for a hundred epochs and had slain dozens of Emperor Realm experts. Their power was terrifying.

If this gate is also guarded by giants, it's going to be a bitter fight!

Xu Lai's concern was justified, yet also unnecessary.

At the bottom of the sea, he saw dozens of segments of Chaotic Refined Gold that had been corroded by time. This was Divine Metal, the supreme material for forging Emperor Artifacts. The chains that had bound the two 100,000-foot-tall giants at the Mass Burial Mound were made of this very same Chaotic Refined Gold.

Here, there were also dozens of tons of the Divine Metal, which had lost its divinity and turned into Scrap Iron. However, he saw no giants, nor any remains of them.

This means he, or they, broke free from the chains of Chaotic Refined Gold and escaped!

Xu Lai did not let his guard down.

He hid in the shadows for several days and probed the area more than a dozen times. Only after confirming there were no ambushes did he attempt to push open the Bronze Gate.

However, it wouldn't budge at all.

Unable to place the 100,000-foot Bronze Gate into his Storage Space, Xu Lai didn't hesitate. He hoisted it onto his back and left the Sea of the Boundless.

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「Earth. Hua Country. East Sea City.」

On a shopping street in the city center, Ruan Lan had once again skipped class, but this time she had a legitimate reason—taking Bai Xue shopping.

It might be normal for a woman not to have a closet overflowing with clothes and shoes, but you can't have less than ten outfits in total, including the one you're wearing, right? Especially in the summer. When it gets hot, you sweat, so shouldn't you have one outfit to wear, one as a spare, and another one waiting in the closet?

In just two short hours, Bai Xue was dazzled by the vast array of clothes in the mall. She found the lights glaring, the clothes glaring, and the prices particularly glaring, because she was completely broke.

At this moment, Bai Xue looked at the large and small bags at the checkout counter and said shyly, "Fairy, this is too extravagant."

"If it's too extravagant, then we won't buy it," Ruan Lan replied.

"?"

The smile on the cashier's face instantly froze.

Are you messing with me, miss? I spent three hours helping you try on clothes and forcing a smile. You picked out eight items for less than six thousand yuan, and now that I've carefully packed everything, you're telling me you don't want them? Believe it or not, I'll beat you until you cry!

Bai Xue, who didn't quite understand social niceties or the playful jokes friends make, was left standing there utterly bewildered.

"So adorable." Ruan Lan couldn't help but pinch Bai Xue's cheek. "I'm just kidding. After all, I'm not a Devil. I wouldn't go back on my word."

Ruan Lan felt quite sentimental. In just a few short days, she had grown extremely fond of this young woman, who was as pure as her name implied.

I only wish I were a man! Then I could show this naive girl all the wonderful things the world has to offer. Look at that confounded expression. It makes one want to cherish her, but at the same time, it makes one want to destroy that innocence. She must look even more beautiful when she cries, right?

Thankfully, Bai Xue was unaware of Ruan Lan's thoughts. If she knew, she would surely have choked up and shouted, "You *are* a devil!"

"Miss, about these clothes..." the cashier cautiously inquired.

"Pay the bill!" Ruan Lan gestured grandly.

The cashier quickly squeezed out a sincere smile, "Such generosity, miss. We'll have new arrivals next month with a twenty-percent discount."

"I'll be here."

Ruan Lan stylishly scanned the code to pay.

Then, a rather embarrassing notification appeared on her phone—

Insufficient funds available in the bank account.