Chapter 389: True Brilliance Purity Crystal

Bing Luoyan’s sharp eyes didn’t miss a thing.

While Bing Luo Luo happily tried on the new dresses Long Ming had gifted her, Bing Luoyan quietly examined them from the side. Her expression grew more serious with every passing second.

These weren’t ordinary luxurious clothes.

Even though they looked expensive and beautiful, the fabric was clearly not a normal material. They were defensive treasures. She could feel faint protective formations woven into the threads, strong resistance against elemental attacks, and even low-grade spiritual treasures. For a young girl like Luo Luo who was about to enter the academy, these dresses would provide significant protection without restricting her movements.

’ Ahh, this rascal was visiting that bitch Deng Hua. No wonder the Golden Veil Shop is selling such good pieces these days.’ Bing Luoyan thought inwardly. After all, creating an armor and creating a treasured cloth, both have the same roots but way different branches.

But the pendant...

Bing Luoyan’s gaze lingered on the simple-looking pendant hanging around Luo Luo’s neck. On the surface, it looked ordinary, almost plain. Yet Bing Luoyan could clearly sense a faint but extremely dense and domineering killing intent hidden within it.

Killing intent wasn’t something that could be faked. It had to be accumulated naturally through slaughter. And the quality of that killing intent varied greatly depending on how it was gained - a soldier’s killing intent felt different from an assassin’s, and both were different from those who walked demonic or unorthodox paths. The demonic beasts or Ethreal Yao also have their unique killing intent.

But the killing intent inside this pendant was on another level entirely.

Bing Luoyan could feel traces of the Grand Dao within it. That meant one of two terrifying possibilities: either Long Ming had already reached the Heart Realm of Slaughter and touched upon the Grand Dao of Slaughter... or he had personally killed multiple Dao Refining Realm cultivators.

Both options made Bing Luoyan’s heart turn cold.

She didn’t know which one was true, but either way, giving such a thing to Luo Luo was both a blessing and a curse. It would protect her... but it could attract unwanted attention as well. After all, Dao Refining Realm cultivators are no joke as they were the wandering rulers of the era.

Still, she didn’t say anything in front of Luo Luo. She only smiled gently and helped her daughter adjust the pendant.

Soon, elders from the Grand Eagle Academy arrived to escort Bing Luo Luo.

They greeted Bing Luoyan politely, but their attitudes toward Long Ming were noticeably more cautious. They had clearly received some information about the chaos that happened last night. Even though nothing was said openly, their eyes kept glancing at him with hidden wariness.

Long Ming only smiled lazily and cupped his hands.

"Take good care of her. She’s still young."

One of the elders nodded seriously. "Young Master Long, please rest assured. With Luo Luo’s talent, she is bound to soar in the academy. We will make sure she receives the best guidance."

Bing Luo Luo turned to Long Ming one last time. He reached out and gently ruffled her hair with a smile.

"Be good. Don’t cause too much trouble... or do. Just make sure you come back stronger."

Luo Luo grinned brightly. "I will! Uncle Long, you have to wait for me!"

Long Ming waved as the carriage slowly left the estate. Bing Luoyan stood beside him, watching until the carriage disappeared from sight. She let out a soft sigh.

At the same time, the Zhuo Family mansion was in complete chaos.

Zhuo Xifeng’s roar shook the entire hall when he received the news.

His son, Zhuo Dicang, along with nearly all the elite guards sent on the operation, had been slaughtered overnight. Even the heads of the infamous Black Shadow and White Flash had been found thrown in the middle of the market like trash.

Zhuo Xifeng’s face turned purple with rage. He slammed his fist on the armrest, shattering it into pieces.

"Bing Luoyan! That bitch! How dare she kill my son?! I will make her pay with her life!"

He stood up abruptly, eyes bloodshot.

"Prepare the carriage! I’m going to confront her right now!"

The elders of the Zhuo Family immediately tried to stop him.

"Young Master Dicang’s death is a huge blow, but we must not act rashly," one elder said seriously. "Bing Luoyan must have powerful backers. Otherwise, how could she have wiped out so many of our men in one night? Charging in blindly will only bring disaster to the family."

Zhuo Sheng, the fourth son of Zhuo Xifeng, also stepped forward with a concerned expression.

"Father, please calm down. We must avenge elder brother, but we need to find the right opportunity. Acting in anger will only hurt us."

On the surface, he looked like the dutiful son trying to calm his father. But deep inside, Zhuo Sheng was ecstatic.

’That arrogant bastard Dicang is finally dead. One less competitor in the way. Now I just need to make sure I get more resources and support before the others react.’

Zhuo Xifeng was still breathing heavily, but the elders’ words finally made him sit back down. After a long silence, he waved his hand.

"...Everyone, leave. I will think about it."

Once the hall was empty, Zhuo Xifeng looked at his steward with a dark expression.

"At this rate, our plans might really go awry. We need to inform ’that person’ immediately. How is the matter with the Qiming Clan progressing?"

The steward bowed respectfully. "Everything has been arranged according to the plan. We should receive the result by this evening."

Zhuo Xifeng nodded slowly.

"Send the request tomorrow. Once the plan succeeds, ’that person’ will have no choice but to agree to help us. No matter how strong Bing Luoyan is... she will only be able to kneel in the end."

Back at the Cloud Wing Antique Shop, Long Ming stood by the window in his room, gazing at the bustling city outside.

The system suddenly buzzed in his mind.

[Ding! Host has successfully helped Situ Yan repair his body and cultivation foundation.]

[Ding! Host has eliminated a large number of Zhuo Family elite guards while keeping the matter under control.]

[Ding! Reward: 1x Star Platinum Grade Random Treasure Box + 50,000 LP!]

Long Ming’s lips curved into a satisfied smile.

"Hehe... not bad. Not bad at all."

He immediately claimed the reward. A moment later, a beautiful platinum-colored treasure box appeared in his hand, glowing with soft starlight.

Without hesitation, he opened it.

A bright light flashed, and a fist-sized crystal appeared in his palm. It was pure white with faint golden veins running through it, emitting a warm and gentle glow.

Long Ming’s smile froze.

"...Seriously?"

He stared at the crystal for a few seconds before sighing.

"Random boxes are really the worst and the best at the same time. You never know what you’re going to get..."

The system prompt appeared in front of him.

[True Brilliance Purity Crystal (Star Platinum Grade)]

[Attribute: Light]

[Description: Contains traces of the Grand Dao of Light. Condensed in the primordial pool, which has been filled with Limitless Radiance, gathered with the blessings of the Grand Dao]

Long Ming rubbed his chin, pondering.

He had originally planned to use it to forge a powerful defensive or offensive treasure. But suddenly, a different idea flashed through his mind.

A new Heavenly Physique...

His eyes lit up with interest.