Seraphina Ashworth immediately looked up at Paul Ashworth, a suppressed delight in her eyes. "Dad, where did you get this bracelet?"
"This? A few days ago, Dad went to an auction and saw it there. I thought it would suit you perfectly. Besides, don't they say jade is good for one's health? So I bought it. What's wrong, don't you like it? If not, Dad can get you something else," Paul Ashworth said dotingly.
"No, I love it. This is the best gift I've ever received." Seraphina Ashworth's voice held a slight, choked sob that no one else noticed.
'I can't believe the Azurelight Bracelet is back with me. Could this be fate?'
Seraphina Ashworth's mind was in turmoil. She told everyone she hadn't slept well the previous night and, using the excuse of needing to catch up on sleep, hurried back to her small building.
No one suspected anything, as Seraphina Ashworth was known for loving her sleep. They just assumed it was because her constitution had been weakened at birth, which was why she was usually so frail.
Back in her room, Seraphina Ashworth took out the Azurelight Bracelet. Following the method from her past life, she took a dagger and made a small cut on her hand, letting a drop of blood fall onto the bracelet. The moment it touched the surface, the blood was instantly absorbed. She watched the bracelet's changes intently. The already translucent red bracelet became an even deeper crimson, and the mysterious patterns on its surface grew more distinct.
A moment later, the bracelet suddenly began to glow. A force erupted from the Azurelight Bracelet and rushed toward Seraphina Ashworth. Before she could dodge, she was sucked in by this power.
Seraphina Ashworth's vision swam. When she opened her eyes again, she couldn't help but be stunned. "Where is this?"
As far as the eye could see, there was a vast azure sky. The air was thick with rich Spiritual Energy. An endless expanse of open land stretched out before her, a portion of which was planted with rare medicinal herbs, while the vast majority remained empty. In the distance stood two Purple Bamboo Houses. To the right of the houses was The Springwell Pool, constructed from White Jade, but the water inside was like Jade Dew, shrouded in mist.
'What in the world is going on?' Seraphina Ashworth's mind was reeling with questions. 'This never happened when I performed the blood-binding ritual with the Azurelight Bracelet in my past life.'
"This is The Azurelight Dimension, you silly Master." Suddenly, a voice rang out next to Seraphina Ashworth's ear.
"Who's there?"
"Master, over here, over here!" Seraphina Ashworth followed the voice and saw a Nine-Tailed Fox that looked like a fluffy white furball. It was blinking its ruby-like red eyes at her, putting on a cute display while waving its two chubby little paws from time to time.
"Master? When did I become your master? And you said this is The Azurelight Dimension?"
"That's right, you are my Master! Master, are you abandoning me? The blood you just dripped opened the Azurelight Bracelet and also formed a Blood Oath with me! I'm the Companion Beast of the Azurelight Bracelet, a Nine-Tailed Fox. I've been waiting inside the bracelet for so long, but Master never came." The more the Nine-Tailed Fox spoke, the more aggrieved it sounded.
Seraphina Ashworth raised an eyebrow and walked into one of the Purple Bamboo Houses. Inside was just a bed, a wooden table and chairs, and a large chest on the floor beside them. There was nothing else.
Suddenly, a small black cauldron, a small vial, and two books on the table caught Seraphina Ashworth's attention.
Seraphina Ashworth walked over for a closer look and saw that one book was titled *Ten Thousand Pills Collection* and the other was *Nine Nether Cold Technique*. She picked up the *Ten Thousand Pills Collection* and opened it. The first page described the history of the small black cauldron next to it. It turned out to be the legendary Divine Farmer's Cauldron, passed down from ancient times. The small vial beside it contained one Ice Soul Pill. The *Ten Thousand Pills Collection* itself detailed the refinement methods for over ten thousand types of elixirs. The elixirs were graded into the Heavenly, Earthly, Profound, and Yellow Four Levels, with Heaven being the highest and Yellow the lowest.
She put down the *Ten Thousand Pills Collection* and picked up the *Nine Nether Cold Technique*. She discovered it was a Cultivation Method. The very first page warned not to easily reveal the existence of The Azurelight Dimension to anyone. The Nine Nether Cold Technique was divided into nine layers, with each layer becoming progressively more difficult. Cultivating this technique required an enormous price: before reaching the Seventh Layer, one was destined to suffer immense torment from the Nine Nether Cold Technique. Once started, the cultivation could not be stopped; otherwise, the torment would never end. Therefore, one had to think very carefully before beginning this technique.
Gazing at the *Nine Nether Cold Technique* in her hands, Seraphina Ashworth's eyes lowered. 'I was poisoned in the womb. Even though the poison was cured after I was born, it left me unable to practice Ancient Martial Arts. This has always been a great source of sorrow for me. If I don't want to be a lamb to the slaughter, I must possess immense power. No matter the cost, as long as I can gain enough strength to protect the ones I care about, nothing else matters.'
At this thought, Seraphina Ashworth immediately made her decision.
The Nine-Tailed Fox at her side, desperately trying to make its presence known, exclaimed, "Master, this Nine Nether Cold Technique is a Supreme Cultivation Technique that everyone in the world dreams of! It's perfect for you to cultivate. Although you'll have to endure some torment, Master, you'll become incredibly powerful after you complete it. Plus, The Springwell Pool outside is very good for the body. You can use it along with the Ice Soul Pill to help purify your body, curing the lingering after-effects of the poison from your birth. Then you can start cultivating!"
"Oh? And how do you know all that?" Seraphina Ashworth asked, looking at the Nine-Tailed Fox playfully.
"Of course I do! I'm the Companion Beast of the Azurelight Bracelet. I can control everything in this dimension! Plus, the Spiritual Fire I possess is the best kind of flame for refining elixirs. I'm super useful, you know," the Nine-Tailed Fox boasted, puffing out its chest with a narcissistic air.
"Is that so? Well then, I suppose I can reluctantly accept you. Let me give you a name... hmm, how about Trudy?" Seraphina Ashworth said, lifting the Nine-Tailed Fox with one hand.
"Master, can we please pick another name? Something grand and epic! I'm a majestic Nine-Tailed Fox, after all," the fox pleaded, looking at Seraphina Ashworth with hopeful eyes.
"Hmm, how about Molly, then? Take your pick."
"I guess I'll stick with Trudy, then," the Nine-Tailed Fox sighed. The look of utter despair on its face made Seraphina Ashworth laugh.
"Oh no, how long have I been in here? If Mom and the others come into my room and don't see me, they'll be worried sick." Seraphina Ashworth suddenly remembered she'd been in The Azurelight Dimension for some time.
"It's okay, Master! One day outside is ten days in the dimension, so there's no rush. Less than half an hour has passed out there. You can take a tour of the dimension first and then plan things out," Trudy said, tugging on Seraphina Ashworth's sleeve.
"Alright, then. By the way, what's in that chest?" Seraphina Ashworth asked, pointing to the large chest on the floor.