When Li Xiu arrived at the Ten Thousand Flowers Garden, both Qingyi and Wan Chaoxin were somewhat surprised to see the puppy in his arms.

"The Great Celestial King is dead. This is its offspring," Li Xiu roughly explained the situation.

Wan Chaocun glanced at the puppy and casually remarked, "It's good to keep it. This magical creature is considered top-notch, but you must quickly leave. Once it opens its eyes, taking it out will be difficult."

"Why is it hard to take out once it opens its eyes?" Li Xiu asked in confusion.

Wan Chaocun said, "The specific reason is hard to explain, like the Trial Gate. The stronger the creature, the harder it is to rush out. Even if they force their way out, a huge price must be paid. On the contrary, ordinary magical creatures can exit without paying much. If the puppy opens its eyes, a price must be paid. Before it opens its eyes, you basically don't need to pay any price. The reason why is unclear to everyone."

"Do you know when it will be able to open its eyes?" Li Xiu looked at the puppy sleeping soundly in his arms and asked with a furrowed brow.

"Different magical creatures have varying times for opening their eyes. Some can open their eyes immediately after birth, some need a few hours or three to five days, while others take months. I can't tell what breed the Great Celestial King is, so it's up to its fate when it can open its eyes." Wan Chaocun said.

"This is a bit troublesome. I still need to help Qingyi ascend to the Light Base, so I can't leave immediately." Li Xiu thought for a moment and turned to Wan Chaoxin, "A Xin, are you free? Could you help me take it out first?"

Wan Chaoxin's eye twitched twice upon hearing the name A Xin. Though A Xin was slightly better than Xiao Xin, he reluctantly accepted it.

Before Wan Chaoxin could speak, Wan Chaocun shook his head and said, "If you truly want to keep it, it's best you take it out yourself. The first person a magical creature sees is of special significance. Generally, they won't harm the first person they see."

"Are all magical creature infants like this?" Wan Chaocun's words reminded Li Xiu of the magical creature in his body.

If all magical creature infants are like this, Li Xiu could be much more at ease.

"Most are like this, at least most that I know of. However, magical creatures are not abundant, so one can't guarantee they all follow this pattern." Wan Chaocun thought for a moment and said, "Let it sleep a little longer."

As he spoke, Wan Chaocun casually conjured a Demon Light Needle and pierced it into the puppy's body. The puppy showed no reaction and continued to sleep soundly.

"Unless it suffers severe damage, it won't wake within eight hours. You can go about your business." Wan Chaocun smiled.

Qingyi was eager to head to the Execution Platform, and after bidding Wan Chaocun farewell, she headed there with Li Xiu.

"Little Aunt, I understand why you let Bai Wanli off, leaving the Life-taking Needle in him might come in handy later. But why did you form a brotherhood with Li Xiu? Is he worthy?" Wan Chaoxin asked, puzzled.

Wan Chaocun sighed, "Yu Ba and I were trapped at Good Luck Slope for decades. We saw many remarkable people, yet none could survive exiting its three rooms. Only Fourth Brother made it out alive."

"Do you mean he might be related to the owner of Good Luck Slope?" Wan Chaoxin instantly understood Wan Chaocun's implication.

Wan Chaocun shook his head slightly, "No one can say for sure if there's a connection, but he's the only one who survived, making him extraordinary. Moreover, Fourth Brother is not from the Four Great Families and now leads the Demon Armor team. If the Wan family hopes to reclaim its former status, Fourth Brother might aid us. You are decisive, and if born in chaotic times, you might have the chance to change the world. But since the world hasn't changed, hold back your sharpness for now, lest you invite calamity."

"Little Aunt, I understand." Wan Chaoxin nodded.

Li Xiu followed Qingyi to the Execution Platform, which was a square stage with more than a hundred Jade Stakes of various sizes on it.

In the Celestial City, other places had crystals of white jade, but these Jade Stakes were mostly black and red, giving off an eerie aura despite being mere objects.

"Later, I'll ascend the Execution Platform to refine the Symbiotic Contract using the Execution Pillar's power. However, my Indestructible Ice Armor can withstand only the power of the first four Execution Pillars. If I can't ascend to the Light Base then, I'll need the aid of your Jedi Knight." Qingyi pointed to the first four Jade Pillars.

"What should I do?" Li Xiu asked.

"When I signal you, have the Jedi Knight unleash a full force strike at me, sparing no effort." Qingyi instructed solemnly.

"What if I accidentally kill you?" Li Xiu was filled with skepticism; such a method of ascending seemed reckless.

"If I die, it's my fate." Qingyi replied and then laughed, "Don't worry about it. I won't die so easily. Since I asked you, I am confident in the plan."

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