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nLi Yuanqing gritted his teeth and did not dare to relax at all. He focused all his attention on the two treasures. He used his spiritual energy to control it firmly. If there was any chance for it to be destroyed, he would pull this treasure up again and not let it really become a one-time use item.

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nHowever, the reality shocked Li Yuanqing. As soon as the wooden figure landed on the water, it suddenly cut off any connection with him. The spiritual energy connection between them was immediately cut off without a trace. Even the power in the lake counterattacked, wanting to drown Li Yuanqing with his spiritual energy.

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nFortunately, he severed it quickly enough so that he would not be corroded by the power. If it really spread, it would be dangerous. However, although he could protect himself, the two very important treasures in his hands had been swallowed by the lake water. The meaning of his arrival had completely disappeared.

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nOriginally, he had rushed to this place to find the answer to the key. In the end, not only did he not find any answer, but he also lost the most important key. Most importantly, the wood spirit clone had lost his life before he could figure the situation out.

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nJust as Li Yuanqing was feeling melancholic, another scene suddenly appeared in front of him.

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nIn the image, he seemed to be in the middle of a dark river. The river water was very clear and even carried some warmth. It flowed beside him, giving him a very warm feeling. He waved his arms gently and sent his body slowly forward, as if he were really swimming here.

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nA huge key appeared in front of Li Yuanqing when he was swimming happily. The key slowly fell down and was about to fall to the bottom of the river.

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nLi Yuanqing hurriedly swam up and hugged the key with his entire body, controlling it firmly.

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nHe did not know what this thing was just now, but after calming down and thinking about it, he suddenly realized that this thing was his key. Why had this key become so big now, and where was he now?

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nOnly then did Li Yuanqing realize that he had fallen into the vision of the Wood Spirit Clone again. He was with the Wood Spirit Clone now and the two of them were in the river. However, this clear and transparent river was not the Golden Light Lake he was in now. Why was this?

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nLi Yuanqing was puzzled by this strange question. He did not know how to explain the situation he was facing.

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nHowever, he could feel a very strong force at the bottom of the river attracting him. The force kept shouting and waving at him, or perhaps it was attracting the key in his arms. He could not help but hug the key and swim towards the center of the river. There must be the answer he wanted there.

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nIn the small boat on the Golden Light Lake, Li Yuanqing sat cross-legged on the small boat with his eyes closed. His body was surrounded by a faint white light.

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nThe lake below seemed to calm down. Everything was so quiet.

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nThe starlight and the wooden little person inside completely ignored the powerful corrosive power of the golden light beside them and were still swimming down with all their might. Although it was very small, it seemed to contain a huge amount of power.

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nAfter an unknown period of time.

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nLi Yuanqing felt that the scenery beside him was always like this. It had never changed. It was only at that moment when he felt everything around him become a little dazed that he finally regained his senses.

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nHe rubbed his eyes. At some point, a door had appeared in front of him. This door was very strange. It had appeared out of thin air, as if it had been there since ancient times, but it was also very strange.

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nThis strange feeling made people want to stay away from it.

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nLogic told Li Yuanqing that this situation was very, very dangerous. However, there was another voice in his heart that kept asking him to walk forward and not stop. These two voices were constantly entangled and fighting each other. They always had to fight to the death.

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nLi Yuanqing resisted the urge to retreat. He gritted his teeth and followed. He had come here to find the secret of this key. Seeing this sudden door was extremely helpful to him. If he left just like that, he might regret it very, very much.

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nHow could he wait until the Blood Vine really woke up before trying to understand all of this? It would be too late then.

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nMoreover, in the current situation, it was difficult to say if the Blood Vine could really recover or if it would just change into another appearance.

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nThe wooden figure under the river slowly leaned towards the door. Not long after, they gradually approached each other.

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nIt was as if the two of them were attracting each other and slowly coming into contact with each other. Li Yuanqing was very obsessed. He did not know what had happened, but there was a very comfortable feeling that was guiding him to change his thoughts.

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nLi Yuanqing carried the key in his arms and slowly brought the key to the door. In the middle of the door, a very fitting keyhole slowly appeared. The keyhole seemed to have been waiting here for many years and was eagerly forcing him to insert the key.

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n“That’s right. This is it. Come on.”

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nThis feeling of being constantly called made Li Yuanqing struggle very much. He seemed to be able to sense a strong temptation and inexplicable affection.

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nShould he?

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nLi Yuanqing’s mind had already gone blank. He did not have time to think too much. He only wanted to see what was below.

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nAs expected, the key was inserted into the keyhole. The door let out a very happy cheer like a strange living being.

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nLi Yuanqing carefully retreated. He was shocked by the emotions displayed by the door.

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nAfter obtaining the key, the door slowly closed the hole that appeared and turned into a golden light.

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nIt rippled in the water and soared in the water, constantly circling Li Yuanqing. Slowly, its speed increased to a very shocking level. It turned into a golden cylinder and enveloped Li Yuanqing.

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nLi Yuanqing looked up at the top of his head. The originally clear river water slowly became turbid, and a vortex appeared, stuck at the top of the golden cylinder.

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nAfter the vortex stabilized, it seemed to have become a door to another world. The color of the door was very dazzling. He wondered what was on the other side of the door.

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nA very dense aura hit Li Yuanqing’s face. To be precise, it was the Wood Spirit’s face.

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nLi Yuanqing had already come into contact with this aura beforehand. It was so similar to the aura he had come into contact with in the other world just now. It was as if they came from the same place.

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nAlong with this aura were some strange sounds. There seemed to be the sound of birds chirping, the howl of animals, and the laughter of humans. All the complicated sounds gathered together, giving off a very quiet and comfortable feeling.

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nHowever, this enjoyment only lasted for a second before Li Yuanqing immediately tensed up.

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nHe had heard a familiar voice just now. It was the same voice he had heard in the forest in the mountains. It was the cry of a crane.

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nWhy? Why would the same voice appear? Where was the other end? What would this very powerful aura bring to this world?

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nLi Yuanqing’s mind instantly cleared up. He hurriedly waved his hands and established a connection with the door beside him.

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nAlthough the door was very unwilling, it had no choice but to submit to Li Yuanqing’s power because the key belonged to Li Yuanqing and he had a very strong connection with it.

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nThe golden door gradually slowed down. After it slowed down, the vortex door above his head could no longer maintain its stability. It softened bit by bit until it disappeared.

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nIn the end, the vortex on the water gradually stabilized and everything returned to calm.

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nIt seemed like such a scene had never happened in the Golden Light Lake since the day they arrived.

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nThe calm river water had been like this for decades. Today, it suddenly changed into countless shapes. One moment, it turned into a huge vortex, and the next moment, it kept churning, as if it was venting its emotions.

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nHowever, no one noticed this scene here because the vicinity was deserted. No one would come here.

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nNow, everything had quietened down, and the scene that had just happened had calmed down.

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nA wooden figure under the Golden Light Lake hugged a golden key and left the river as if he was escaping. He swam upwards with all his might.

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nThe little fellow jumped out of the water. When he saw the body sitting on the boat, he hurriedly heaved a sigh of relief. He was finally back.

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nThe little wooden man jumped into Li Yuanqing’s arms.

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nLi Yuanqing panted heavily and looked down at the key in his hand. He was very confused now. If this key was really useful, why could he only sense that terrifying aura? What was that aura? Why did it make him so afraid?

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nHowever, if this key was only used to open a key to a terrifying world, why did the Blood Vine spend so much effort to give it to him?

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nAfter Li Yuanqing made this trip, many doubts suddenly appeared in his heart. He did not know why he was facing all of this, nor did he know if he would continue to encounter other more serious troubles.

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nHowever, this first contact with another world did not seem to be a very friendly experience for him. This feeling did not make him feel very comfortable. He felt a sudden suffocation.

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n“In any case, I’ve found a use for the key. I believe that one day I’ll really know what it does.”

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nLi Yuanqing slowly put away the key. Today’s surprise was the wooden little man. This wood spirit clone could actually reach another world. This was a good opportunity for Li Yuanqing to test him.

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nAlthough he did not know what kind of world that other world was, he could understand more about it through the Wood Spirit Clone.

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nLi Yuanqing left the Golden Light Lake. He had already found the answer he wanted.

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nTwo hours after he left, a wooden puppet suddenly appeared above the Golden Light Lake.

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nThe conversation between the two of them could be heard from the wooden puppet.

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n“Are you done? If you continue like this, I won’t allow you to be by my side anymore.”

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n“Bai Mei, why are you so petty? Hurry up and look. I clearly felt the aura of the Immortal World inside just now. Look carefully.”

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n“I’m looking!”

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nThe wooden puppet emitted beams of light. These beams gathered into a face and scanned the entire Golden Light Lake several times. Finally, it stopped unwillingly.

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n“Did you see that? There’s nothing. The Immortal Ascension Door has long been closed. It’s impossible for them humans to find the key. Don’t worry. If you have so much time to worry about this, why don’t you think about how to get my compensation back first? Otherwise, I think my losses will be too great if I work for you for nothing every time.”

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n“There really isn’t? Don’t tell me there’s something wrong with your thing?”

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n“Get lost. If my puppet isn’t useful, you can investigate it yourself. Why come here every day to waste my time? I’m warning you, I’m out of patience.”

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n“Don’t be anxious, don’t be anxious. Bai Mei, we’ve been brothers for so many years. Why are you angry?”

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n“Who’s your brother? If not for your dragon egg, I wouldn’t be wasting time with you here. Hurry up and explain. There’s only one dragon egg left. It can’t solve the problem now.”

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n“Don’t worry. I’ve already said that there will be other benefits for you. I won’t mistreat you after being friends with you for so many years. Help me investigate again. I don’t think this is worth anything.”

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n“Hmph! Look at how petty you are. Alright, I’ll reluctantly help you investigate again. It’s because of this dragon egg.”

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nAfter the Daoist Bai Mei finished speaking, he kept his word and carefully scanned the surface of the Golden Light Lake with the puppet.

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nHowever, the aura emitted by the Immortal World had already spread throughout the Golden Light Lake. No matter how he investigated the concentration, he could not find any clues.

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nAlthough he had sensed this subtle difference, he was not sure.

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n“How is it? Any news?”

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n“Nothing. Just a small mistake.”

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