Chapter 140 Gu Xun'er
Xiao Xun'er first slightly frowned her crescent-shaped eyebrows, then crossed her hands in front of her chest, gently clasping her arms with her crystal-clear jade fingers, and closed her eyes slightly, falling into deep thought.
After a long while, she opened her eyes again and opened her red lips softly: "Brother Xiao Ling, in that case, I will believe you." After that, she put down her hands that were clasped in front of her chest, took a step forward lightly, approached Xiao Ling, raised her head, her eyes full of trust and tenderness.
Xiao Ling looked at Xiao Xun'er's gentle and trusting eyes and could no longer suppress the emotions in his heart. He slowly lowered his head and gently kissed Xiao Xun'er on her lips.
Xiao Xun'er trembled slightly, but did not dodge. Her hands unconsciously wrapped around Xiao Ling's waist. In this warm atmosphere, the two of them kissed passionately, as if time had stopped for them.
After a long time, the faces that were pressed against each other slowly separated, and there was still a faint silver thread connecting the corners of their mouths.
Seeing this scene, Xiao Xun'er's face flushed with a touching blush, and her eyes were full of shyness and happiness.
Xiao Ling gently stroked Xiao Xun'er's face and said softly: "Xun'er, in this world, you are the most important person in my heart."
Xiao Xun'er nodded gently and leaned her head on Xiao Ling's chest. The two of them snuggled together quietly, enjoying this sweet and beautiful moment.
The two hugged each other tightly for a while and then slowly separated. Xiao Ling looked at Xiao Xun'er seriously and attentively with a thoughtful look in his eyes, and slowly said: "Xun'er, I want to ask you, is there always a guard by your side who protects you in secret?"
When Xiao Xun'er heard Xiao Ling's question, she was stunned at first, but soon regained her composure.
Xiao Xun'er nodded gently, a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and said: "Brother Xiao Ling is really amazing. He can actually detect the existence of Ling Ying. After all, Elder Ling is only a Douhuang now, and Brother Xiao Ling is already a sixth-grade alchemist with a strong soul perception. It is reasonable for you to find the trace of Elder Ling."
Xiao Ling nodded slightly, and then said: "Xun'er, call him out. There are some things I want to explain to him in person."
Xiao Xun'er looked at Xiao Ling tenderly, and without the slightest hesitation, she nodded and said, "Okay, I understand."
Then, Xiao Xun'er gently closed her eyes and moved her lips slightly, as if she was transmitting a message. The air around her seemed to stagnate for a moment. Not long after, a black shadow slowly emerged from the void, and its figure gradually became clear. It was Ling Ying who had been guarding Xiao Xun'er.
As soon as Ling Ying appeared, he knelt on one knee to greet Xiao Xun'er and said respectfully, "Miss."
Then he bowed to Xiao Ling again. Xiao Ling nodded slightly. Ling Ying said, "Master Xiao Ling."
"Master Xiao Ling, I never thought that you would be able to discover my dark attribute skills that I thought were secret and powerful. I believe you must have noticed it when I was asking for information for the young lady in the Jiama Empire. Master Xiao Ling is indeed extraordinary, and he is worthy of being the one that the young lady falls in love with."
Xiao Ling nodded slightly, then said, "When I was in the Jiama Empire, I could sense a familiar aura from time to time. After arriving at the South College, this feeling became even clearer. After a little thinking and speculation, I guessed that you were Xun'er's bodyguard."
Xiao Ling bowed to Ling Ying and said, "Mr. Ling, I am very grateful for your hard work in taking care of Xun'er over the years."
Ling Ying quickly waved his hands and responded, "Master Xiao Ling, please don't say that. Protecting the young lady is my job."
Xun'er said hurriedly, "Mr. Ling, please don't think like that. In my heart, you have never been a servant, but an elder who is trustworthy and reliable, just like a family member."
Ling Ying did not respond to Xiao Xun'er's words, but his eyes revealed an unconcealable touch of emotion and warmth. Ling Ying thought to himself that he had watched Xiao Xun'er grow from a young girl to a graceful young lady, and had watched over her for many years. Now that he could hear such heartwarming words, all the hardships in the past were worth it.
At this moment, a white light flashed in Xiao Ling's hand, and he took out a porcelain bottle from the ring and handed it to Ling Ying.
Seeing this scene, Ling Ying looked at Xiao Ling with some confusion and asked, "Master Xiao Ling, what does this mean?"
Xiao Ling smiled faintly, stuffed the jade bottle into Ling Ying's hand, and explained: "Old Ling, this jade bottle contains a Breaking Sect Pill that I personally refined. I believe that with your many years of profound accumulation, plus the help of this Breaking Sect Pill, it should not be difficult to break through to the Dou Zong level. My alchemy skills are still insufficient, if there is anything wrong, I hope Old Ling will not blame me."
This Sect Breaking Pill was refined by Xiao Ling after he broke through to become a seventh-rank alchemist. Its quality can be considered the best among all the Sect Breaking Pills.
Upon hearing this, Ling Ying quickly waved his hand and said, "Master Xiao Ling, you are too polite. I feel ashamed to accept such a generous gift."
Xiao Ling waved his hand and said, "Mr. Ling, you have protected Xun'er for many years, this is what you deserve."
Xiao Xun'er also smiled and said, "Mr. Ling, please accept it."
Hearing Xiao Xun'er speak, Ling Ying nodded solemnly and put away the jade bottle carefully.
After putting away the jade bottle, Ling Ying said, "In that case, thank you, Master Xiao Ling."
Xiao Ling straightened his expression slightly and said, "Mr. Ling, I have something to discuss with Xun'er alone. I would like to ask you to step aside for the time being."
Upon hearing this, Ling Ying looked at Xiao Xun'er with a questioning look.
Xiao Xun'er nodded without hesitation and said, "Mr. Ling, go take that sect-breaking pill first. I will be fine with Brother Xiao Ling here during this time."
Ling Ying cupped her hands and replied, "Yes, Miss."
After saying this, his figure flashed and disappeared on the spot.
Xiao Ling looked at the direction where Ling Ying left and saw that her figure had disappeared. He turned his head and looked at Xiao Xun'er with a serious look in his eyes.
After releasing a soul barrier, Xiao Ling slowly said, "Xun'er, what I am about to say is extremely important. Don't hide it from me."
Hearing Xiao Ling's extremely serious words, Xiao Xun'er's originally relaxed expression became focused. She nodded vigorously and said, "Brother Xiao Ling, just tell me. As long as I can tell you, I will tell you without reservation."
Xiao Ling looked at Xiao Xun'er and asked solemnly, "Xun'er, I've actually been thinking that you are not from the Xiao family, but from the ancient clan, right? And in the ancient clan, your status must be high."
Hearing Xiao Ling's question, Xiao Xun'er was slightly stunned at first. After a brief moment of shock, she nodded gently and slowly admitted: "Brother Xiao Ling, you guessed it right. I am indeed not from the Xiao family, but from the ancient clan you mentioned. My real name is not Xiao Xun'er, but Gu Xun'er"
(End of this chapter)