Chapter 264 Daily life
Xiao Ling drove the Sky Seat, he closed his eyes, released his soul perception, like an invisible net covering the mountains below. His mental power was delicate and powerful, and he quickly captured the breath of Xiao Yixian and Medusa, who were obviously in Medusa's palace.
He opened his eyes, and the Split Sky Seat disappeared in a flash of light as he wished, gradually shrinking in size and wrapping around Xiao Ling's wrist. Then, Xiao Ling's figure slightly fluctuated in the air, and then quickly moved towards the direction of the palace. His speed was so fast that he crossed the distance in almost an instant.
In the palace, Xiao Yixian and others were chatting together, enjoying their rare leisure time. However, they were all extremely powerful people, and their perception of the surrounding environment was extremely sharp. Xiao Ling did not hide his aura, so they quickly noticed his arrival.
A surprised smile appeared on Xiao Yixiang's face. She immediately stood up and signaled to the others. They also stopped talking and looked towards the entrance of the palace, expecting Xiao Ling to appear.
Xiao Ling appeared at the entrance of the palace. His steps were firm and calm, like a traveler returning from afar. His eyes were warm and bright, sweeping over everyone present, and finally stopping at Xiao Yixian. Their eyes met, and their hearts were filled with the joy of reunion.
"You are all here. It seems I came at the right time." Xiao Ling said with a smile. His voice carried a hint of fatigue from the journey, but more of it was the excitement and joy of seeing his companions.
Zi Yan's face was filled with an excited smile. She almost jumped forward and took Xiao Ling's arm affectionately. "You are finally back, Xiao Ling! How did you gain from this trip? Did you find any treasures?"
Xiao Ling gently rubbed Zi Yan's hair, his smile was filled with a hint of pride, "Haha, I have made a great harvest. I have carefully searched the treasure houses of the Wanxie Sect, Mulan Valley, and the Jinyan Sect, and indeed got a lot of precious treasures."
As Xiao Ling spoke, he took out several storage rings from his storage space. He waved his hand gently, and the rings slowly floated towards Xiao Yixian. They drew several elegant arcs in the air, like obedient elves, and finally landed steadily in Xiao Yixian's palm.
Each storage ring was filled with rare poisons that he had carefully selected from the Wanxie Sect's treasury. Many of them were species that Xiao Yixiang had never seen before, which would undoubtedly be of great benefit to her practice of pharmacology and poison techniques.
"I prepared these specially for you," Xiao Ling said to Xiao Yixian, with a hint of smile in his tone, "I think these novel poisons will definitely take your alchemy skills to a higher level."
Xiao Yixian took the ring, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She used her soul power to explore it briefly, and she felt the unique smell of various poisons inside. Her fingers gently stroked the surface of the ring, as if she could already see herself using these poisons to refine new highly toxic potions.
"You are always so thoughtful," Xiao Yixian said with a smile, her voice full of tenderness, "These poisons are simply priceless treasures to me. I should be able to prepare a lot of poisons again."
Seeing the brilliant smile on Xiao Yixian's face, Xiao Ling couldn't help but smile. He said lightly, "Haha, I'm glad you're happy. This trip has yielded a lot of results."
Xiao Ling himself was quite satisfied with this trip to search for treasures. Although the harvest this time was not as amazing as the previous one in the Dou Zun Ruins, it was still full of spoils.
"This time, I turned the treasure houses of Mulan Valley, Wanxie Sect, and Jinyan Sect upside down," Xiao Ling continued, with a hint of pride in his tone, "Although I didn't find anything as amazing as last time, it was still a big gain."
He listed the results of this operation in detail: "This time, we got four seventh-level magic cores, more than thirty sixth-level magic cores, and several local-level martial arts. In addition, there are a large number of other resources. It can be said that we returned with a full load."
"What's even more amazing is that I even searched their ancestral tombs and took out several Dou Zong-level bodies from them." When he said this, even he himself couldn't help laughing out loud.
His expression was relaxed and happy, and he was obviously quite satisfied with the thoroughness of this operation. Others present were also amused by his words, and the whole atmosphere became relaxed.
After listening to Xiao Ling's description, Xiao Yixiang, Qinglin and others were happy about their harvest, but they were also people who had experienced many ups and downs, so they did not show too much shock.
Qing Lin chuckled and shook her head, teasing, "Young Master, your actions are too thorough. You even didn't spare our ancestral graves." Even someone like her who was usually indifferent was amused by Xiao Ling's bold behavior.
Xiao Ling shrugged nonchalantly, with a hint of mischief in his smile: "The defense of their treasure house is too loose, I just took something by the way."
However, everyone present knew that these Dou Zong-level bodies were of great use to Xiao Ling. If combined with the seventh-level magic core, he could easily create a Dou Zong-level combat force.
In stark contrast to Xiao Ling and the others' relaxed conversation, although Medusa still maintained her signature dignity and composure on the surface, a hint of shock involuntarily revealed in her eyes.
For the Serpent People, a sixth-order magic core is already an extremely precious treasure, and the tribe has only accumulated three of them over the years. As for the seventh-order magic core, it is a rare treasure that she has never seen before.
The abundance of resources that Xiao Ling had collected during this trip made her very envious.
Medusa couldn't help but think to herself, this guy was able to get so many treasures in just one trip. It seems that directly robbing other people's treasure houses is indeed a shortcut to quickly obtain resources.
She even had some wild ideas, thinking that when she became strong enough, she might try this way of "obtaining".
Thinking of this, Medusa's determination became stronger. She wanted to use secret methods to evolve her bloodline and further improve her strength.
As everyone was chatting and laughing, Medusa suddenly broke the atmosphere of the chat. She said to Xiao Ling seriously: "Xiao Ling, I would like to ask you for help. Use your strange fire to help me evolve my bloodline. If you need anything as a reward, we, the snake people, will do our best."
After hearing this, Xiao Ling waved his hand in a relaxed manner. His attitude seemed both easygoing and generous. "Medusa, there is no need to be so polite. It is not difficult for me to help you evolve your bloodline. Besides, as a friend, there is no point in talking about compensation. Let's set the time for tomorrow. You can just help me prepare a place to stay later. I have been running around outside recently and I want to have a good sleep."
Since Xiao Ling swallowed the turtle spirit earth fire in seclusion, his strength has made a qualitative leap. After coming out of seclusion, he first went to the Black Mountain Fortress to show his prowess and easily resolved the siege of the Three Kingdoms coalition forces. Then he shuttled between the three major sects, collecting various rare treasures. During this period, Xiao Ling almost forgot the taste of sleep.
Although his current strength had already surpassed the limits of ordinary people, and he no longer needed sleep to recover his strength, and he did not feel a trace of fatigue, the feeling of falling asleep and completely relaxing his mind was still an irresistible temptation for Xiao Ling.
Before going into seclusion for training, Xiao Ling had already developed a habit. Every few days, he would look for a quiet place to let himself sink into a deep sleep, in order to relax his tense nerves and let his mind find a moment of peace.
After all, Xiao Ling is not the kind of crazy cultivator who only knows how to bury his head in hard work. Excessive fatigue will only backfire, and proper rest and relaxation are equally important for cultivation. Only by combining work and rest can you maintain long-term enthusiasm and efficiency for cultivation.
Xiao Ling's words echoed in the hall, and a hint of gratitude flashed across Medusa's eyes.
She found that her view of Xiao Ling had become more gentle unconsciously, and even revealed a hint of special emotion in her eyes that she herself had not noticed. "Since you said so, thank you very much, Xiao Ling." There was a hint of relief in her voice.
Then, Medusa turned to one side of the palace, and her voice was clear and powerful: "Hua She'er, I need you to do something." Medusa's words echoed in the hall, and as her voice faded, an elegant figure appeared at the door. It was Hua She'er, the leader of Medusa's guards, a powerful warrior at the peak of Dou Wang.
Unlike Queen Medusa, who had broken through to the Dou Zong realm and whose entire body had completely transformed into a human form, Hua She'er still retained the original characteristics of the snake people. Her lower body was a flexible snake tail, which gently twisted on the ground as she moved, as if weaving a silent rhythm.
When Hua She'er stepped into the hall, her eyes were firm and respectful. She bowed deeply to Queen Medusa, and her voice revealed her loyalty to the queen: "Your Majesty, what do you want?"
Queen Medusa nodded slightly, her voice gentle but full of authority: "Hua She'er, go prepare a courtyard for Master Xiao Ling to rest. Master Xiao Ling is a distinguished guest of our snake people, and we must treat him with the highest courtesy. Choose the most upscale courtyard and take him there personally."
Hua She'er responded immediately, her voice full of respect: "As you command, Your Majesty. I will personally select the most suitable courtyard and ensure that Master Xiao Ling receives the best hospitality."
Then, Hua She'er turned her gaze to Xiao Ling. Her eyes were full of respect, and her tone was gentle and respectful: "In that case, Master Xiao Ling, please follow me, I will take you to a place to rest."
Hua She'er was no stranger to Xiao Ling. She had met him several times. Although the relationship between the Snake People and humans was complicated, and even now that the two countries were allied, the relationship was not completely harmonious, most of the Snake People had deep respect for Xiao Ling and his companions.
Xiao Ling's strength should not be underestimated. He is not only a Dou Zong-level warrior, but also a skilled alchemy master.
His superb medicine refining skills even helped their queen Medusa break through to the Dou Zong realm, all thanks to the Po Zong Dan he carefully refined. Not only that, Xiao Ling also refined many pills suitable for Dou Wang and Dou Huang to take, which greatly improved the overall strength of the Snake People.
It can be said that Xiao Ling has made great contributions to the prosperity of the Snake People. Every member of the Snake People remembers his contributions.
Moreover, as far as Hua She'er knew, the four elders of the Snake Tribe were even interested in facilitating a marriage between Queen Medusa and Xiao Ling, believing that such an alliance would have immeasurable benefits for the future of the Snake Tribe. But recently, I heard from others that Queen Medusa seemed to have flatly rejected those proposals. Since then, no one has mentioned this topic again.
However, Hua She'er also felt that if her queen really decided to find a partner to continue the Medusa bloodline of the snake people, then someone as powerful and prestigious as Xiao Ling would undoubtedly be the best candidate. But who can predict the future? As the leader of a guard team, she knew her position. She was not qualified and did not want to get involved too much in the decisions and private affairs of these high-level officials.
Xiao Ling nodded slightly, and stood up gracefully from the throne inlaid with dazzling gems. His voice was filled with a hint of relaxed smile, "Okay, then I'll have to trouble Hua She'er to lead the way."
Hua She'er shook her head slightly, her expression revealing respect for Xiao Ling, "No, it's my honor to lead the way for Master Xiao Ling." There was no trace of affectation in her words, only sincere respect.
As she finished her words, she gracefully stretched out her arm in an inviting gesture, then lightly twisted her snake tail and led the way out of the palace.
Xiao Ling turned around and said goodbye to Medusa and other companions present. Then, he took a step forward, following Hua She'er's steps, and walked out of the palace together.
The two walked through the hallway and headed deeper into the palace. The flower snake's tail slid gently on the stone slabs, making a slight rustling sound that intertwined with Xiao Ling's footsteps, forming a unique rhythm.
They passed through exquisite archways, through carefully tended gardens, and finally came to a quiet courtyard. The environment here was quiet, with green trees, blooming flowers, and the air was filled with a faint floral fragrance, which made people feel relaxed and happy.
Hua She'er stopped and turned to Xiao Ling and said, "Master Xiao Ling, this is the resting place prepared for you. If you need anything, you can always tell me."
Xiao Ling looked around and nodded with satisfaction: "This place is very suitable. Thank you, Hua She'er. As for other needs, there is no need. I will take care of them myself. You can go and do your own work."
Hua She'er smiled slightly, then retreated respectfully, leaving Xiao Ling alone to enjoy this moment of tranquility.
After Hua She'er left, Xiao Ling walked into the bedroom in the courtyard. The decoration in the room was simple yet elegant. The spotless bed was covered with a soft velvet quilt. On the bedside table was a night-shining pearl that emitted a soft glow, adding a bit of warmth to the room.
Xiao Ling sat gently on the edge of the bed, feeling the delicate touch of the velvet, and a long-lost tranquility surged in his heart.
He sighed softly, feeling the satisfaction brought by this journey, but he had to admit that the continuous running around did make him feel a little tired. His body sank into the bed, and the soft mattress fit his body perfectly, as if every piece of fabric was gently absorbing his fatigue.
He was lying on the bed, surrounded by carefully decorated rooms, every detail revealed the care that the snake people put into the building. Outside the window, the moonlight shone through the gauze-like curtains and sprinkled on the floor, forming a soft light and shadow.
The room was filled with a faint floral scent, which came from the several tuberoses in the bedside vase. They quietly released their fragrance in the night, adding a touch of tranquility to the room.
Xiao Ling closed his eyes, breathed in the peaceful atmosphere, and felt every cell in his body slowly relaxing in this comfortable environment.
After lying down for a while, Xiao Ling felt much more relaxed. He sat up from the bed, stretched, and then walked towards a bathroom inside the bedroom.
Pushing open the door, he saw a carefully designed bathing space. The bathroom was elegantly decorated, with a half-meter deep and two-meter wide circular bath in the center. The water was as calm as a mirror, with wisps of hot air floating above. It was obviously warm water specially prepared for him by the snake people.
The edge of the bathing pool was made of smooth marble, and several pots of green plants were placed around it, adding a bit of vitality. There were several small oil lamps hanging on the wall, and the soft light was reflected on the water, creating circles of tiny ripples.
Xiao Ling touched his chin and couldn't help but praise, "The snake people are very thoughtful in their preparations. I don't have to heat it up." He was satisfied with the careful arrangements made by the snake people. Such treatment made him feel at home.
Xiao Ling gently took off his clothes, put them into the ring, and then walked slowly towards the bath. When his feet touched the water, the warm feeling immediately spread throughout his body. He slowly stepped into the pool and slowly sank until his whole body was surrounded by warm water.
Xiao Ling squinted his eyes comfortably, leaned on the edge of the bathtub, and enjoyed the embrace of the warm water. The warmth of the water made his skin feel comfortable, and the soreness of his muscles gradually dissipated under the soothing of the warm water. He took a deep breath, letting his body and mind immerse in this tranquility and relaxation.
In this quiet courtyard, Xiao Ling seemed to be isolated from the world, and all his worries and fatigue were washed away by the waves. He closed his eyes and let his mind be thoroughly cleansed in this tranquility. In this small bathroom, he found a long-lost peace and satisfaction.
While Xiao Ling was immersed in the warm water waves, enjoying a rare moment of tranquility, a light figure quietly crossed the courtyard and walked into the bedroom. She was wearing a long dress as white as snow, and the moonlight stretched her figure long and projected it on the floor, like a gentle ink painting.
(End of this chapter)