Chapter 193 Departure to Gama
The next morning, the sunlight shone through the gap in the curtains and gently fell on Xiao Ling's face.
When Xiao Ling slowly opened his eyes and greeted the first ray of sunshine in the morning, he subconsciously looked for warmth beside him.
However, the moment he turned his head, he found that Han Yue was no longer by his side. Only the faint, soothing fragrance was left, as if her breath was still lingering in the air, gently brushing against his heart.
On the bed sheets, a few strands of silver hair gleamed softly in the morning light. They lay there quietly, proving the intimacy of last night.
Xiao Ling sat up and looked around. Everything in the room was normal, except that Han Yue's clothes were gone, as if she had never been here.
Shaking his head, he couldn't help feeling a little lost, but it was soon replaced by a deep longing.
He stood up, walked to the window, opened it, and let the fresh air and warm sunshine fill the room.
At this moment, Xiao Ling's eyes were attracted by a piece of paper beside the bed. On the paper was Han Yue's elegant handwriting:
Xiao Ling,
When you read this letter, I have already left quietly. I don't want you to experience the heaviness and reluctance of parting, so I chose this way. Please forgive me for leaving without saying goodbye, but please believe that my heart is full of our shared memories, which will be treasured forever in my heart.
Please don't worry about me, take care of yourself, just like you have always taken care of me. I believe that in the near future, we will meet again at some beautiful moment. At that time, we can continue our story and share each other's joys and sorrows.
I look forward to that day, until then, please remember, no matter where you are, my heart is always with you.
韩月
Xiao Ling gently stroked the words on the note, as if he could feel the warmth left by Han Yue.
"After taking all the opportunities in the Northwest Continent, it's time to put the trip to Zhongzhou on the agenda."
He gently put the letter back into the envelope and kept it away carefully.
Then he stood up, walked out of the room, and greeted the new day.
Xiao Ling stepped out of the room and into the courtyard in the early morning. The sunlight was shining, coating every leaf with a layer of golden light.
Qinglin was concentrating on teasing his pet snake, which was coiled around his fingertips, appearing both docile and agile.
The Little Medical Fairy was carefully preparing poison on a stone table. Her technique was skillful and every drop of the potion was accurate and precise.
Zi Yan took out a pill slowly and gently put it into her mouth. As the pill slowly dissolved, a light fragrance spread in the air, just like a flower blooming in spring, making people feel refreshed and relaxed.
When they saw Xiao Ling walking out of the room alone, Zi Yan's eyes flashed with joy. She put down the pills in her hand and greeted Xiao Ling: "Xiao Ling, good morning."
Xiao Ling responded with a smile: "Good morning, Zi Yan, Qing Lin, and Xian Er."
The Little Medical Fairy looked behind Xiao Ling, but didn't see Han Yue. She couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Ling, Han Yue..."
Xiao Ling's movements froze slightly, but he quickly regained his composure: "Yes, she has left..."
After hearing this, the three of them felt a little disappointed, but they quickly adjusted their mood and continued chatting with Xiao Ling.
Xiao Ling sensed the mood changes of the three people, smiled slightly, and tried to ease the atmosphere: "However, when we have the opportunity to go to Zhongzhou, I believe we will see each other again."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yixiang, Zi Yan and Qing Lin all revealed a hint of longing in their eyes.
Zhongzhou is a place full of mystery and opportunities.
They were not unfamiliar with Zhongzhou. Yao Chen would always mention some things and interesting cultural events of that place intentionally or unintentionally on weekdays.
There was a gleam of curiosity in Qinglin's eyes. As Yao Chen's disciple, in terms of status, she was the young master of Xingyun Pavilion, one of the four pavilions in Zhongzhou.
She thought to herself, "I wonder what the Xingyun Pavilion that Master often mentioned is like. I really want to go to Zhongzhou as soon as possible and see it with my own eyes."
Zi Yan's heart was full of longing. She imagined that the vast land of Zhongzhou was full of many kinds of magical beasts and full of vitality.
She secretly hoped that in those unknown corners, perhaps there were people of the same clan who were related to her by blood.
Xiao Yixian's eyes were gleaming with anticipation. Xiao Ling once told her that the key to completely eliminating the side effects of the evil poison body was to find the magic core of the seventh-level Sky Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast.
This rare magical beast is said to only live in the Luoshenjian area of Zhongzhou.
Once the time is right, she will definitely go there to investigate.
Xiao Ling looked at the expectant expressions of the three people, smiled slightly, and said calmly: "Zhongzhou, we must go, but not now."
The Little Medical Fairy blinked and asked curiously, "Since you are not going to Zhongzhou for the time being, Xiao Ling, what are your plans next? Are you going to stay in Canaan College to practice?"
Xiao Ling shook his head and replied, "No, I plan to go back to the Jia Ma Empire first to check on the family's situation. After that, I will go to the Luo Yan Empire."
Zi Yan raised her eyebrows slightly and asked, "Luoyan Empire? Why do we need to go there?"
Hearing Zi Yan's question, Xiao Ling smiled and explained, "Because I got a map of the Dou Zun ruins before, and the ruins are hidden in a magical beast mountain range in Luoyan Empire."
"And according to the information recorded on that map, that Dou Zun once subdued a strange fire during his lifetime. After his death, that strange fire was most likely left in the ruins."
After listening to Xiao Ling's explanation, everyone understood. They knew the attraction of the strange fire to Xiao Ling, and that swallowing the strange fire could rapidly improve Xiao Ling's strength.
Even if he was not sure whether the strange fire really existed, Xiao Ling would definitely go and investigate the situation after receiving news about it.
Moreover, the value of Dou Zun's ruins is inestimable, and there may be countless treasures hidden there. After all, every Dou Zun was a powerful figure in his lifetime, and their legacy must be extremely rich.
Xiao Ling's eyes slowly moved around the courtyard, finally settling on the faces of each of his companions. There was a hint of expectation in his voice: "I have explained my plan to you. Now, I want to know if you are willing to go with me?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Qinglin immediately stood up and said firmly: "Master, no matter where you go, Qinglin will follow you."
As she spoke, she walked to Xiao Ling and gently took one of his arms, her eyes full of trust and dependence on Xiao Ling.
Zi Yan followed closely behind, with a burst of excitement: "I want to go too! I haven't seen Sister Medusa for a long time, I really miss her."
She also walked to the other side of Xiao Ling, took his other arm, jumped lively, and seemed very intimate.
Seeing Qinglin and Ziyan approaching Xiao Ling so actively, the Little Medical Fairy couldn't help but shake her head slightly, with a helpless smile on her lips.
She thought to herself that since the relationship between Han Yue and Xiao Ling became clear, the two girls seemed to have become more enthusiastic, perhaps wanting to occupy a place in Xiao Ling's heart.
Feeling the soft touch on his arms, Xiao Ling smiled slightly and did not resist the intimate behavior of Qinglin and Ziyan.
Then, the three of them turned their eyes to Little Medical Fairy at the same time, with a questioning look in their eyes.
The Little Medical Fairy chuckled and replied leisurely, "Since you all have decided to go on an adventure, I will naturally not stay in Canaan College alone. During this journey, I can also go to the Izumo Empire. There should be many poisonous things there that I have never seen before, which may help me further improve my strength."
Xiao Ling smiled slightly, and the expression on his face became much more relaxed.
Although with his current abilities, there is almost no danger in the northwest continent and he does not need to rely on their strength, traveling with his companions is full of endless fun.
Immediately, Xiao Ling said, "Let's not delay any longer. Let's pack up and leave soon."
Everyone nodded when they heard this. Zi Yan and Qing Lin also let go of Xiao Ling's arms. The three women turned around to pack their bags and prepare for the upcoming journey. Xiao Ling watched his companions pack their bags and walked alone to the backyard, where the two elders Yao Chen and Yao Tianhuo lived.
Although the two of them, as soul bodies, have some inconvenience in movement, they get along with each other more easily than with young people like Xiao Ling. There is no age gap that may exist when getting along with juniors.
Here, they can put aside their elders' airs, drink tea and play chess every day, and lead a leisurely and comfortable life.
After passing through a lush bamboo forest, Xiao Ling came to a quiet courtyard. The environment here is quiet, with birds singing and flowers blooming, which is a good place for cultivation.
In the quiet courtyard, Yao Chen and Tianhuo Zunzhe were immersed in their chess game and the fragrance of tea. The sunlight shone through the treetops and sprinkled on the stone table, adding a bit of liveliness to this quiet afternoon.
As the sound of brisk footsteps gradually became clearer, the two old men shifted their attention from the chessboard. They looked towards the source of the sound, and when Xiao Ling appeared at the entrance of the courtyard, they both smiled gently.
"Xiao Ling, boy, how come you have time to come here? Today is not the day to learn alchemy." Yao Chen put down the chess piece in his hand, with curiosity flashing in his eyes.
Xiao Ling chuckled as he walked into the courtyard. There was a sense of calmness in his steps, as if he had already gotten used to the relaxed atmosphere in front of Yao Chen and Venerable Tianhuo.
"Mr. Yao, although today is not the day for refining medicine, I have more exciting news to tell you." Xiao Ling said, with a wider smile on his face.
Venerable Skyfire put down the teacup in his hand curiously, "Oh? What news can make you so excited? Tell me."
Xiao Ling cleared his throat and spoke slowly, "I plan to go back to the Jia Ma Empire first to see the situation of my family. After that, I plan to go to the Luo Yan Empire, because I got a map of the Dou Zun ruins before..."
Yao Chen's eyes flashed with surprise, and then he smiled and shook his head, "It's you, your luck is always good. The Dou Zun Ruins are a rare treasure in the northwest continent. Ordinary people will never encounter them in their lifetime. You actually have the opportunity to encounter them again. It's really rare."
Xiao Ling smiled awkwardly, muttering to himself: "I am indeed lucky, I got it from the system." But on the surface, he just said modestly: "Yes, I also think I have always been lucky."
Seeing that the two seniors were interested in the news about the Dou Zun Ruins, Xiao Ling asked, "In that case, I wonder if the two seniors are interested in going with me? Do you want to continue to enjoy your leisure time at Canaan College, or are you willing to go out on an adventure with me?"
Yao Chen and Venerable Tianhuo looked at each other and saw the eager light in each other's eyes.
Yao Chen spoke first: "After staying in Canaan College for a long time, I do feel a little bored. Since there is such a good opportunity, there is naturally no reason for us to miss it."
Skyfire Venerable also nodded and agreed, "That's right, and maybe in the Dou Zun ruins, we can collect some materials that can help us refine the body."
After all, Xiao Ling mentioned that the owner of the Dou Zun Ruins was an eighth-grade alchemist, and the medicinal materials he collected must be extraordinary. If they can obtain the materials for refining the bone-growing and blood-melting pills from the ruins, once they successfully refine this pill, they will have the hope of regaining their physical bodies.
After receiving affirmative responses from Yao Chen and Skyfire Venerable, Xiao Ling stopped wasting time and said with a smile, "Well, Xian'er and the others should be almost ready. Let's go over and join them now without further delay."
Yao Chen and Venerable Tianhuo nodded and waved their hands. Two storage rings that could house souls floated in front of them. Their figures turned into streams of light and drilled into their respective storage rings.
Xiao Ling moved his mind, and two storage rings fell into his fingers. Immediately, he took a step and left the backyard.
When he returned to the courtyard, he saw Xiao Yixian, Qinglin and Ziyan chatting there. It was obvious that they were ready and waiting for Xiao Ling.
Seeing Xiao Ling coming back from the backyard, Qing Lin asked curiously: "Master, will Master and Senior Tianhuo go with us?"
Before Xiao Ling could answer, Yao Chen's voice floated out, with a hint of smile: "Haha, good disciples, your master will naturally follow you."
Following the sound, Yao Chen's soul floated out of the ring and appeared in front of everyone.
Venerable Skyfire was not willing to be left behind, and his voice rang out: "Of course, how can such an expedition be without me, Venerable Skyfire." As soon as he finished speaking, the soul of Venerable Skyfire also emerged from another storage ring.
Seeing the soul bodies of Yao Chen and Tianhuo Zunzun appear, Xiao Yixian and Qinglin both showed due respect and bowed slightly.
After chatting with everyone for a few words, the souls of Yao Chen and Tianhuo Zunzun turned into streams of light again and returned to the storage rings where they were staying.
Xiao Ling looked around and made sure that everyone was ready to go. He took a deep breath and said, "Okay, now that everyone is ready, let's go." There was a hint of excitement in his voice.
Afterwards, Xiao Ling led Qing Lin, Zi Yan and Xiao Yixian through several quiet paths of Canaan College and came to the door of Elder Su Qian's office.
After all, I am leaving the academy, and I should tell Elder Su Qian about it.
Xiao Ling knocked on the door gently, and the gentle voice of Elder Su Qian came from inside: "Come in."
They pushed the door open and saw Elder Su Qian sitting behind a large desk, holding an ancient scroll in his hand and studying it intently.
Seeing Xiao Ling and others coming in, Great Elder Su Qian put down the scroll in his hand and looked at them with a kind look.
"Xiao Ling, what are you guys doing?" Elder Su Qian asked with a smile.
Xiao Ling stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and then told Elder Su Qian that they were about to go out for training.
Su Qian did not show much surprise when he heard this. He seemed to have already expected Xiao Ling to leave.
He nodded slightly, with a hint of approval in his eyes: "Young man, it's a good thing to have ambitions. Experience can make people grow quickly, but it is also full of unknowns and dangers."
You guys go ahead, but be careful about your safety at all times." Elder Su Qian warned, his eyes sweeping over Xiao Ling and Xiao Yixian one by one, "You must unite and help each other outside. Remember, no matter what difficulties you encounter, Canaan College will always be your backing."
"Thank you for the teachings, Great Elder. We will keep them in mind." Xiao Ling responded with a smile.
After a brief farewell, Xiao Ling and his companions left Elder Su Qian's office.
After leaving the space barrier of the inner courtyard and coming to an empty lawn, Xiao Ling closed his eyes, and his spiritual power spread in the air like gentle ripples.
Through the special mental bond between him and Rayquaza, he began to search for its location.
This ability is the product of the deep relationship between Xiao Ling and Rayquaza. It not only allows Xiao Ling to guide Rayquaza to super evolve, but also enables Xiao Ling to accurately sense the existence of Rayquaza no matter how far apart the two are.
Xiao Ling concentrated his mind and sent out a silent call, which was transmitted to the distant Rayquaza through the connection deep in his soul.
This call transcends the limitations of sound and is a unique way of communication between the two.
Since arriving at Canaan Academy, Xiao Ling no longer kept the Rayquaza with him, but let it move freely in the academy.
The students in the academy could occasionally see the magnificent figure of the Sky-Splitting Throne. They all knew that this unique magical beast was the mount of Elder Xiao Ling.
After a while, the figure of Rayquaza flew from the sky. Its huge body shone in the sun. In the blink of an eye, it landed beside Xiao Ling and rubbed Xiao Ling's face intimately, expressing its intimacy and dependence on him.
Xiao Ling gently stroked Rayquaza's head, then turned around and said to the others, "Come up."
Qinglin, Ziyan and Xiao Yixian nodded one after another. They jumped onto the back of Rayquaza one by one and found a comfortable position.
Following Xiao Ling's order, Likongzuo let out a deafening roar, and after its body sank slightly, it suddenly leaped up and soared into the sky.
Everyone only felt a gust of wind and lightning, and Rayquaza had already carried them up to the clouds.
Looking down from the sky, the view of Canaan College became smaller and smaller, and finally became a small dot on the ground.
(End of this chapter)