The Stone Carver.

Summary

In the narrative, the protagonist converses with A Zhuang, an underground dweller, about the presence of a girl and the A Xiu Luo clan's downfall. They offer A Zhuang dragon leeches in exchange for information about restoring a weakened dragon vein. A Zhuang reveals that a blood sacrifice is needed to speed recovery, but livestock are inadequate. The protagonist devises a plan to use A Xiu Luo for the sacrifice, as they have captured many. With A Zhuang's reluctant assistance, they transport numerous A Xiu Luo, leading to a rich surge of dragon energy in the vein, motivating them to continue until they achieve their goal.

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