Return to the City: The Strongest King-Chapter 1761 - 1700: Dual Cultivation to Break the Formation

Song Xiaodong came over and embraced Qingluan gently, saying softly, "Qingluan, although opening this formation is urgent, I still respect your decision. I won't force you to help me open the array. You can think about it again."

Qingluan leaned weakly against Song Xiaodong's chest, softly saying, "No, it is my responsibility, so I must do it."

Song Xiaodong patted Qingluan's back and said, "If that's the case, let's start now."

"Alright!" Qingluan agreed, then stepped back, leaving Song Xiaodong's embrace.

Song Xiaodong, Feng Kexin, Qi Lanqin, Qiao Yunxi, along with Qingluan.

Five people stood side by side in front of the mist of the array.

Both hands slowly touched the mist.

Su Lie, Lin Feng, as well as Sun Yiyi and Chu Xianling all watched the five people nervously.

It is said that once Song Xiaodong and his group of five are gathered, they can open this Dragon Gate Great Array, but before Qingluan arrived, Song Xiaodong and the others had no clue at all. Now with Qingluan in the mix, can they directly find a method?

After about half an hour, Song Xiaodong and the others almost simultaneously withdrew their hands.

"How was it?" Sun Yiyi immediately asked urgently, even though she wasn't one of the Dragon Gate people, but she was extremely interested in the matter now.

Song Xiaodong showed a bright smile and said, "It's all set."

"It's all set just like that? But it's not open yet?" Sun Yiyi reached into the mist but was bounced back.

Song Xiaodong laughed and said, "We only found a way to open it, but it's not like we can open it right now."

"What way?" Sun Yiyi hurriedly asked.

Song Xiaodong said, "This requires us... ahem..." He stopped short.

Feng Kexin and the princesses all showed shy expressions on their faces.

Elder Lin and Elder Su, both being old and wise, quickly understood what was happening and Elder Lin immediately said, "Young Master, since this involves a Dragon Gate secret, it's better not to reveal it now. We'll go clear the perimeter; although there is only Elder Mis alive, I'm also afraid that he might disturb us with a desperate attempt."

Song Xiaodong nodded and said, "The location to open the array is not here; let's go there first."

The group quickly walked down the cliff, just passing by the spies left here by the Dark Night Sect.

Su Lie and Lin Feng went ahead and dispatched all the spies.

Previously, it didn't matter not to enter the Dragon Gate, but now that they are entering, no outsiders should be allowed to covet it.

Soon Song Xiaodong and the others arrived at another cliff, and Song Xiaodong stopped, "Elder Su, Elder Lin, when we open the array, we must not be disturbed."

Su Lie said solemnly, "We understand; as long as we are alive, we won't let a bird fly to this place."

After speaking, the two of them moved aside; they knew what was coming next wasn't for them to see—firstly because it involved the Sect Leader's secrets, and secondly because the method to open the array was likely quite intimate, making it inappropriate for these old fellows to watch.

Sun Yiyi couldn't wait and asked, "Honey, what exactly is the method to open the array?"

Song Xiaodong chuckled and said, "The method to open the array turns out to be a dual cultivation technique."

Sun Yiyi immediately teased, "Really? Do you need to... uh, do you need to use that to open it?"

Song Xiaodong laughed heartily and said, "Indeed."

Sun Yiyi suddenly giggled and said, "I say, honey, your Dragon Gate feels a bit sordid, doesn't it?"

Song Xiaodong's face darkened, "What nonsense are you saying?"

Sun Yiyi's smile grew wider, "Come on, the method of opening the array is so unconventional. Is there anything more sordid in the world?"

Song Xiaodong was speechless; the method was indeed unique. It really made one wonder why the Dragon Gate had such a restriction set up initially.

Chu Xianling then said seriously, "I don't think this method is sordid at all. We've gained so much from dual cultivation; it's truly significant. There's definitely a purpose behind the Dragon Gate's predecessors setting this up."

Song Xiaodong nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, there must be some special reason."

Sun Yiyi rolled her eyes at Song Xiaodong, "True male chauvinism, huh? You do this kind of thing often, yet act up now. Aren't you just trying to play both sides... " Seeing Song Xiaodong glare, Sun Yiyi laughed and didn't continue.

Feng Kexin chimed in, "Alright, Sister Yiyi, don't mess around here; hurry up and open the Dragon Gate Great Array, that's the real deal."

Sun Yiyi chuckled, "I see, you can't wait to... um, you can't wait to get with your brother."

Feng Kexin retorted defiantly, "Yes, I'm anxious. It's been so long, I've been holding back. Don't act like you're fine with going hungry."

Sun Yiyi said, "Right, right, I see you're practically famished. Let your husband satisfy you today."

After bickering for a few rounds, everyone was entirely relaxed, except for Qingluan, whose face did not show a smile.

Song Xiaodong knew it was impossible for Qingluan to be like everyone else right now, and he couldn't persuade her. Her knot must be unraveled slowly.

"I can do it." Qingluan found everyone looking at her again, and she forced a smile, though it still seemed somewhat reluctant.