Chapter 225 Daily life
Afterwards, Xiao Ling stood up, nodded to Yao Chen, and said, "Old Yao, I still have some things to deal with, so I won't stay any longer."
Yao Chen nodded, and did not intend to continue to persuade him to stay. He smiled and said, "Go ahead. It's a good thing for young people to be busy. If you need any help, feel free to come to me."
"I understand, Master Yao. I will." After Xiao Ling finished speaking, he turned around and left Yao Chen's courtyard and walked towards his own training room.
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Xiao Ling returned to the front yard with brisk steps. The sunlight shone through the gaps between the leaves and fell on Xiao Yixiang and Qing Lin, casting a layer of golden glow on their figures.
The two were immersed in a relaxed and pleasant conversation, and the pavilion was filled with the faint fragrance of tea and the tempting aroma of snacks.
Xiao Ling's arrival broke the tranquility. Xiao Yixiang and Qing Lin's eyes met on him, with a hint of surprise and expectation.
Qinglin's smile was like a flower blooming in spring, warm and bright. She stood up, extended her hand to Xiao Ling, and invited him to join in the afternoon enjoyment.
"Master, you are finally back." Qing Lin's voice was playful, "Come and have a look, these are all made by me, I wonder if they suit your taste."
Little Medical Fairy also stood up and added with a smile: "Qinglin's skills have improved a lot recently, you must not miss it."
Xiao Ling felt the enthusiasm of the two people, and a warm current surged in his heart, "Haha, it's been a while since I've eaten snacks made by Qinglin. Today is a good time to try them."
He walked forward, sat between the two of them, picked up a piece of dessert and took a light bite, and immediately felt a sweetness in his mouth.
Xiao Ling chewed the snack carefully, savoring its delicate texture and perfect sweetness, and couldn't help but exclaimed: "Qinglin, your cooking skills are getting better and better. This taste is simply unforgettable."
When Qinglin heard Xiao Ling's praise, the smile on her face became even brighter. She responded modestly: "As long as the young master likes it, Qinglin can make it for the young master every day if the young master likes it."
Xiao Ling smiled gently, and reached out his hand to stroke Qing Lin's smooth green hair, his movements gentle and natural. There was a hint of pampering in his words: "No need to do that, as long as you are willing to help me prepare these delicacies when I want to eat them."
Qing Lin felt the warmth of Xiao Ling's palm, as if a warm current flowed from her head to her heart. She raised her head involuntarily and gently rubbed Xiao Ling's hand.
"Okay, I'll follow the young master's arrangements." Qinglin's voice was soft, with a hint of imperceptible dependence and satisfaction.
Under Xiao Ling's gentle caress, Qing Lin's cheeks flushed with shyness, like a newly blossoming peach blossom, delicate and beautiful. Her eyes revealed a hint of dependence and satisfaction. Xiao Ling's palm gently stroked her green hair, as if soothing a docile kitten, making her feel extremely at ease and comfortable.
However, this heartwarming scene was interrupted by the little medical fairy's light cough.
On the side, Xiao Yixian silently observed the heartwarming interaction between Xiao Ling and Qing Lin. Her eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a hint of complex emotions that were difficult to detect.
With a light dry cough, she broke the intimate silence and cleverly changed the subject: "By the way, Xiao Ling, I remember that Yao Lao specifically talked to you about something before. Can you share it with us? What is the important matter that makes you so concerned? If we can help, we can also help you."
When Xiao Ling heard Xiao Yixian's question, he withdrew his hand that was stroking Qinglin's hair, turned around, and met Xiao Yixian's eyes. As an experienced and perceptive person, Xiao Ling could naturally detect the subtle changes that flashed in Xiao Yixian's eyes.
However, he still maintained a peaceful smile on his face, as if nothing that had just happened had happened, and no strange emotions were revealed.
Qing Lin felt the warmth above her head gradually dissipate, and a slight sense of loss rose in her heart. However, she quickly adjusted her mood and cast a curious look at Xiao Ling. She was also full of curiosity about the conversation between her master and Xiao Ling.
Xiao Ling smiled slightly, with a hint of relief in his tone: "It's actually nothing serious. Senior Yao Chen just discussed some issues about medicinal materials with me. There is a kind of elixir that could not be refined before, but I got all the medicinal materials not long ago..."
As Xiao Ling continued his narration, he told the story of his previous conversation with Yao Chen. He did not hold back on anything about Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin, and even mentioned the secret of the "Heavenly Bottle".
After listening to Xiao Ling's narration, Qing Lin's eyes flashed with surprise. She exclaimed: "It's unbelievable that the young master is lucky enough to get a treasure like the 'Heavenly Bottle', which can quickly ripen medicinal herbs. I have never even heard of it before."
Little Medical Fairy seemed to be more thoughtful. After a moment's silence, she said, "The 'Heavenly Bottle' is indeed extraordinary. Its magical effect is indeed worth our good use. It seems that I should also start collecting some seeds or seedlings of rare poisons. Although mature poisons are difficult to find, seeds and seedlings are relatively easy to obtain."
Hearing Xiao Yixian's proposal, Xiao Ling nodded slightly to show his agreement. With a hint of encouragement in his voice, he said, "Indeed, it would be much more convenient to use the 'Heavenly Bottle' to cultivate poison. If you want to try it, just go find Yao Lao. I have already given the 'Heavenly Bottle' to him for safekeeping."
As Xiao Ling continued his narration, the atmosphere in the pavilion became more lively.
After Xiao Ling finished sharing the matters concerning the "Heavenly Bottle", he continued, "Also, I have another important matter to deal with today. I plan to refine a Heavenly Demon Puppet."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yixian's eyes flashed with curiosity. She asked, "Heavenly Demon Puppet? Is it the same kind of hard puppet that you made for Han Yue before?"
Xiao Ling nodded slightly, a smug smile flashing in his eyes: "Yes, that's right. Today's luck is really good. Zi Yan and I got a Dou Zong level body from the royal family. This is an excellent material for refining the Heavenly Demon Puppet."
Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin admired Xiao Ling's good luck. They knew in their hearts that it was undoubtedly a rare opportunity to obtain a treasure like Dou Zong's remains in the Jia Ma Palace.
Xiao Ling's voice was firm and thoughtful. He continued, "I plan to leave this Heavenly Demon Puppet to the Xiao family. Once we leave Zhongzhou, the safety of the Xiao family will be firmly guaranteed as long as we don't cause too much disturbance in this vast northwest continent." After hearing this, Xiao Yixian nodded seriously, obviously agreeing with Xiao Ling's decision, "This is indeed good, but you must also remind them to keep a low profile and avoid unnecessary trouble. If they are too ostentatious, it may attract the covetousness of other forces, and then the situation will be bad."
Xiao Ling nodded slightly, expressing his understanding: "You are right, I will warn them to act with caution. The existence of the Heavenly Demon Puppet can only be used as a trump card at a critical moment, and it will never be easily revealed unless it is absolutely necessary."
Little Medical Fairy smiled gently, with a hint of appreciation in her eyes, and her words were somewhat teasing: "You have done so much for the Xiao family. The Xiao family is so lucky to have a disciple like you."
Hearing this, Xiao Ling spread his hands and said, "No, I am just doing my part. When we go to Zhongzhou, I won't be able to help with anything else. This is my last contribution to the family. From now on, it depends on the development of the Xiao family."
As the words came to an end, Xiao Ling slowly stood up, his eyes calm and deep, looking towards the training room not far away. "Okay, no more words, I will go and prepare to refine the Heavenly Demon Puppet. During this time, you can focus on your own things. Refining should not take too long, and once it is completed, we will set off to Luoyan Empire to explore the Dou Zun ruins."
Xiao Ling's words revealed a sense of calmness and confidence. As he walked, he waved to Qing Lin and Xiao Yixiang. His slender back became longer and longer in the afternoon sun.
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As Xiao Ling walked into the training room, the heavy stone door slowly closed and the light in the room became dim and mysterious.
Inside the training room, the walls were inlaid with several night-shining pearls that emitted soft light, providing sufficient light for this secluded space. The air was filled with a faint fragrance, which was the scent of various rare medicinal herbs and treasures.
Xiao Ling stood in the middle of the room, took a deep breath, adjusted his state, and prepared to start refining the Heavenly Demon Puppet.
This will be a long and delicate process that requires his full concentration and cannot allow for the slightest mistakes.
First, Xiao Ling took out the Dou Zong-level body he got from the royal family from the storage ring and placed it flat on the ground.
Although this body has been eroded by time, it still retains the dignity and power it had in life.
Xiao Ling then summoned his own strange fire, which danced in his palm, emitting a blazing heat. Xiao Ling slowly brought the strange fire closer to the body, and the temperature of the fire gradually increased, starting to burn away the corpse gas in the body.
As the strange fire burned, the blood and water in the corpse evaporated quickly, and the originally strong body gradually shrank and eventually turned into a shriveled corpse.
Xiao Ling snapped his fingers and two strong winds shot out, accurately opening two small holes in the skull and heart of the mummy, preparing for the next step.
Then, Xiao Ling took out the Ten Thousand Souls Banner from the system warehouse.
He then took out the Scorpion Cloud Soul Body that he had obtained earlier from the Ten Thousand Souls Banner. After devouring the souls of three fourth-grade alchemists, this soul had reached the Dou Zong level and barely reached the soul strength required to refine the Heavenly Demon Puppet.
Xiao Ling controlled the Scorpion Cloud soul body and carefully guided it into the mind of the mummy. This step was crucial, the soul body must be perfectly integrated with the body to ensure the consciousness and action ability of the Heavenly Demon Puppet.
Afterwards, Xiao Ling took out the seventh-level magic core he had found in the Dou Zun Cave in the Magic Beast Mountain Range outside Canaan College. This magic core emitted a faint blue light and contained powerful energy. He placed the magic core into the chest of the mummy, and the magic core slowly embedded itself and merged perfectly with the heart of the mummy.
Next, Xiao Ling began the final roasting process. He took out some rare metals from his storage ring, which gradually melted under the high temperature of the strange fire and formed a liquid state. Xiao Ling used his fighting spirit to control the liquid metals and carefully tempered the body of the mummy, making it harder and more durable.
During this process, Xiao Ling constantly adjusted the temperature of the strange fire and the output of the fighting spirit to ensure that every bit of strength could act on the mummy just right.
Although the refining steps were quite complicated, Xiao Ling had already successfully refined a Heavenly Demon Puppet before, and he had accumulated valuable experience. Therefore, the refining process this time was very familiar to him, and every step seemed particularly handy.
His movements were smooth and confident, and each manipulation was accurate and precise, showing his deep understanding and mastery of the refining technique. Under the scorching of the strange fire, every inch of the mummy's skin was carefully tempered, and the fusion of the scorpion cloud soul body was a natural and flawless process.
After two and a half days of careful refining, when the sky gradually darkened and the moonlight shone through the window onto the floor of the training room, Xiao Ling finally completed the last step. He put away the strange fire, took a deep breath, and then slowly retracted the fighting spirit into his body.
When the last step was completed, the earth demon puppet in the center of the training room suddenly surged with a powerful aura. This power was like a latent dragon rising from the abyss or a tiger descending from the mountain, shaking the entire space.
Xiao Ling stood in front of the Heavenly Demon Puppet, looking carefully at this puppet that he had made with his own hands, a gleam of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.
The silver surface of the puppet in front of him reflected a cold light in the dim training room, like the brightest star in the night sky. This humanoid puppet was almost as tall as an adult, exuding a cold metallic texture. Its silver surface glowed with a faint cold light under the weak light, making it look mysterious and murderous.
Xiao Ling walked slowly around the Heavenly Demon Puppet, carefully examining every detail. The puppet's body was built to be extremely solid, with smooth and hard lines, and every inch of it revealed the beauty of power. Although there was no light of life in those empty eye sockets, there was an inviolable majesty.
Xiao Ling lightly touched the arm of the puppet, feeling the coldness and hardness of the metal, and said to himself: "Is the level of the puppet a Earth Demon Puppet? The power contained in this Earth Demon Puppet is about five-star Dou Zong." There was some appreciation and affirmation in his voice, and he was full of confidence in this puppet that he had made with his own hands.
Shaking his head slightly, Xiao Ling continued, "What a pity. The original cultivation level of this body should not be low. If the soul was not too weak, the power of this Heavenly Demon Puppet could have been even greater. However, the strength of a five-star Dou Zong is not bad either. It is enough to keep it in the Xiao family. There is no need to force it too much." There was a hint of regret in his words, but he quickly put it behind him.
Xiao Ling waved his hand gently, and the demon puppet turned into a stream of light and was stored in the ring between his fingers. Then, he stretched out his hand and pushed the door of the training room. With a slight "creak", the door slowly opened. Xiao Ling took a step and walked out of the training room calmly, and his figure gradually disappeared outside the door.
(End of this chapter)