Chapter 339: Inexplicable Sensation
At the edge of Dan Domain, near a space wormhole, the space suddenly began to fluctuate, and then, figures broke through the wormhole and quickly landed on the square, standing in a neat and uniform manner. The strong murderous aura emanating from them was like a volcanic eruption, instantly plunging the entire square into a dead silence.
Everyone present stared at these suddenly appearing men in black in amazement. Those with sharp eyes could not help but feel their hearts beating faster at this moment, because they realized that even the weakest of these shadows had at least reached the Douhuang level.
Especially the two black-clothed old men standing at the front of the team, they just stood there casually, which was enough to distort the surrounding space and make it unusually quiet. The unfathomable aura they exuded made those who thought they were extraordinary tremble.
When these black shadows landed on the ground, they did not disperse immediately, because then the space began to distort again.
At the moment when the space twisted, except for the two old men in the lead, the rest of the black shadows quickly knelt on one knee, their eyes filled with deep respect.
Everyone present was stunned, and their eyes turned to the distorted space at the same time. Dou Zong masters knelt down to greet him, and Dou Zun masters bowed their heads. This almost unbelievable scene was something they had never seen in many years. They were full of curiosity. Who on earth could have such amazing majesty?
They couldn't help but wonder, even those legendary Three Valleys and Two Sects might not have such capabilities?
As everyone watched with bated breath, the fluctuations in the space gradually subsided, and then a slender and elegant figure slowly emerged from the distorted space. She took a light step, stepped out of the space, and stepped into the sunlit square.
This slender girl in green stood in the silent square, her jade feet gently touching the ground, her beautiful face, as if she was a noble goddess, overlooking the mortals around her. Her eyes revealed a transcendent temperament, as if her existence itself was a kind of lofty elegance.
However, when she raised her head slightly and looked towards Yecheng in the distance, the indifference on her face instantly disappeared, replaced by a gentle smile.
Her smile is like the spring sunshine, warm and charming, enough to make the whole city fall in love with her.
"Those people from the Soul Palace actually dared to attack Brother Xiao Ling. They are simply lawless. If I run into them, I will definitely make them pay the price they deserve..."
"However, Brother Xiao Ling can actually compete with Dou Zun masters, and is accompanied by a real Dou Zun master. Brother Xiao Ling is indeed so outstanding. I am really looking forward to what it will be like when we meet in the future..."
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The sunlight shines through the exquisite wooden lattice windows and into every corner of the spacious study, bringing out the antique charm of the room to the fullest.
The surrounding walls were covered with bookshelves that reached as high as the ceiling. The bookshelves were filled with a variety of ancient books. The gilded words on the spines of the books shone with a faint luster under the soft light.
The fragrance of the pages is intertwined with the accumulation of years, exuding an ancient charm that makes people feel relaxed and happy.
In a corner of the study, an ancient-style incense burner was burning quietly, emitting a peaceful and concentrating fragrance that calmed people's minds involuntarily.
The wisp of smoke from the incense burner rises up and lingers in the air, adding a touch of mystery to this space full of bookish atmosphere.
In the center of the study, there is a large mahogany desk, on which are scattered several open books and some study items. An oil lamp on the desk emits a soft light.
In front of the desk, a young man was sitting on an armchair, his figure looked particularly quiet under the light.
The young man's eyes were fixed on the scroll in his hand, his brows slightly furrowed, as if he was pondering the deeper meaning hidden in the scroll.
His fingers gently stroked the words on the scroll, as if he was having a conversation with the ancients beyond time and space. He was so focused that it seemed as if all the noise from the outside world had nothing to do with him.
This young man was none other than Xiao Ling.
Three days have passed quietly since the battle with the Soul Palace.
During these three days, Xiao Ling plunged into the Ye family's library, reading through various books and classics collected by the family.
As a long-standing family of alchemists, the Ye family's collection of books is not as vast as that of the Dan Tower, but there is no lack of precious information. After some in-depth research, Xiao Ling made considerable progress in his alchemy skills.
What was unexpected was that Xiao Ling actually found some rare soul fighting skills in the Ye family. Although the grades of these fighting skills were not top-notch, soul fighting skills themselves were very rare. Xiao Ling naturally also learned two more practical ones.
The first one is the Xuan-level advanced fighting skill "Soul-Breaking Blade", which can use the power of the soul to condense a soul blade and launch a fierce attack on the enemy.
The second one is also a high-level Xuan-level fighting skill called "Soul Binding Chains". Through the power of the soul, one can summon soul chains, which can both control the enemy and attack.
These two fighting skills are both offensive and defensive. With Xiao Ling's current level of soul power, they can play a significant role even when dealing with Dou Zun-level strongmen. For those magical beasts with weaker soul power, it can achieve twice the result with half the effort.
In general, Xiao Ling's visit to the Ye family this time was quite fruitful. The Little Medical Immortal not only successfully condensed the poison pill, but also controlled the evil poison body, and Xiao Ling himself also gained a lot of knowledge and soul fighting skills that were of great benefit to him.
Just then, a girl in a green dress walked in lightly, holding a plate of exquisite snacks steadily in her hands.
"Master, you've been here for a few days. It's time to relax." Her voice was gentle and concerned.
Qinglin gently placed the tea and snacks on the desk, then walked behind Xiao Ling and began to gently massage his shoulders.
Xiao Ling closed his eyes and enjoyed Qing Lin's massage. His body gradually relaxed and he stretched unconsciously. Then he lay back comfortably on the large armchair with a satisfied smile on his face. "Qing Lin, you are always so considerate."
Qinglin's fingers danced lightly on Xiao Ling's shoulders, and each press was just right, making Xiao Ling feel extremely relaxed. Her movements were gentle and professional, as if she was playing a silent movement.
"Come, young master, have some tea and some snacks first." Qinglin said softly, with a hint of smile in her voice.
Xiao Ling opened his eyes and looked at Qing Lin's focused expression, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.
He picked up the teacup, took a sip, then tasted a piece of dessert and sighed with satisfaction, "Qinglin's craftsmanship is still so good. This tea and dessert are a perfect match."
The room was filled with the aroma of tea and the sweet smell of snacks, and the sunlight shone through the window onto the two of them, creating a peaceful and warm atmosphere.
After in-depth communication with Xiao Ling, Qing Lin's changes gradually became apparent.
Her originally gentle and pleasant temperament was unconsciously blended with a bit of imperceptible maturity, and the charm of the snake people hidden in her blood began to quietly reveal itself.
However, in front of Xiao Ling, Qing Lin still remained well-behaved, as if those experiences had not left any traces on her, but only made her beauty more layered.
In her every frown and smile, there is both the innocence of a girl and the nourished beauty.
Qing Lin sat lazily on Xiao Ling's lap, resting her head on his chest, looking particularly intimate. She stretched out a slender hand, casually playing with a strand of Xiao Ling's hair scattered on his shoulders, and asked with a hint of curiosity, "Master, how long will it take for Sister Xian'er to come out of seclusion?"
"I've been to see her before. I estimate that your sister Xian'er will be able to come out of seclusion in about a week. She needs to refine the toxins in the Netherworld Poison Fire to break through her cultivation, which will take some time. Moreover, her cultivation level has improved very quickly this time, so she also needs time to adapt to the new power."
As Xiao Ling spoke, he put one arm around Qing Lin's waist, which was as soft as a water snake, and gently stroked her collagen-filled cheek with the other hand, his eyes full of doting.
"I see." Qing Lin nodded gently, his eyes gleaming with anticipation, "When Sister Xian'er comes out of seclusion, we can go to Master's Xingyun Pavilion together. I'm really looking forward to it."
"Haha, Qinglin, when you arrive at Xingyun Pavilion, you will be the undisputed Young Pavilion Master. When the time comes, everyone who sees you will have to respectfully call you Senior Sister." Xiao Ling joked, with a hint of joking in his tone.
Qinglin's cheeks flushed slightly when she heard this, and she said softly, "Master, you're making fun of me again." The two chatted back and forth, and the room was filled with a relaxed and warm atmosphere. The sunlight shone through the window on them, coating their figures with a layer of golden halo. The two's laughter echoed in the air, and everything was so harmonious and beautiful.
Suddenly, Xiao Ling frowned slightly, and he felt a strange feeling passing through his heart, as if even his heartbeat paused briefly.
Qing Lin noticed Xiao Ling's abnormality, and she asked with concern, "Master, what's wrong with you? Are you worried about something, or are you not feeling well?"
Xiao Ling came back to his senses, gently rubbed Qinglin's little head, and said with a smile, "I'm fine, I just suddenly had a strange feeling just now, and I can't tell what it is."
Qing Lin frowned slightly, and she said worriedly, "Master, are you feeling unwell somewhere? Do you want me to ask Master to help you?"
"No need, Qinglin, I'm really fine." Xiao Ling patted Qinglin's back gently, trying to calm her worries. "Maybe I was too absorbed in thinking just now. Don't worry."
Qing Lin looked at Xiao Ling with worry in her eyes, but she was relieved to see that he was fine. She said softly, "Well, Master, if you feel unwell, you must tell me."
Xiao Ling nodded, then stood up from the armchair. Qing Lin also jumped off his legs lightly, and naturally took Xiao Ling's hand.
The two walked to the door of the room. Xiao Ling's gaze turned to the north, as if he was staring at somewhere in the distance, with a hint of contemplation in his eyes.
"Young Master, are you planning to go out for a while?" Qing Lin looked at Xiao Ling's profile with a hint of curiosity in his tone.
"Yes, Qinglin, I have to go out for a while." Xiao Ling turned around and said with a smile, "It seems like something is calling me and makes me feel at home."
Qinglin frowned slightly and asked with concern, "Then do you want Senior Tianhuo to go with you? That way, if you encounter any danger, there will be someone to take care of you."
Xiao Ling shook his head and replied easily, "No need, Qinglin. I have a Heavenly Demon Puppet in my hand, which is enough to protect me. I won't be gone for too long, and I will definitely be back within a week."
After hearing this, Qing Lin was still a little worried, but seeing Xiao Ling's confident look, she no longer insisted. She nodded gently and said, "Then Master, you must be careful. I will wait for you here."
Xiao Ling patted the back of Qing Lin's hand, with a gentle light in his eyes, "Don't worry, I will be careful. Please tell Skyfire Venerable and Little Medical Fairy for me. You should also take good care of yourself and wait for me to come back."
Qing Lin nodded slightly, a smile on his face, "I understand, Master. You can go without any worries."
Although Qinglin was somewhat curious about Xiao Ling's whereabouts, she knew that if Xiao Ling wanted to talk, he would tell her. Since Xiao Ling did not take the initiative to speak, she would not ask further.
Xiao Ling nodded slightly without saying anything else. He just flashed and disappeared from the spot like a gust of wind.
Qing Lin stood at the door, watching Xiao Ling's back until his figure completely disappeared from his sight...
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Xiao Ling's figure flickered in the sky, and within a few breaths, he was already standing above the clouds.
Then he summoned Rayquaza, jumped up, and landed steadily on its back.
The Splinter Cell was suddenly summoned, and it looked a little confused. It cast a puzzled look at Xiao Ling. During this period of time, it had been accumulating energy and preparing to break through to the eighth level. Logically, Xiao Ling should not disturb it at this time. Could it be that it encountered some danger?
"Don't worry, old friend. I need your help this time." Xiao Ling patted Rayquaza's head gently with a hint of smile in his tone. He pointed in the direction he sensed before and said, "Just fly over there."
Likongzuo understood Xiao Ling's intention and without any hesitation, it twisted its slender body slightly and flew quickly in the direction Xiao Ling pointed.
In the sky, Rayquaza streaked across like a flash of lightning, its figure dragging out a graceful arc. Its slender figure swiftly broke through the clouds along the way, leaving a trail of cloud in the place in an instant.
Xiao Ling sat steadily on the back of the Likong Throne, with the howling wind in his face, and no one knew what he was planning in his mind.
However, no one could notice that the Yin-Yang Fish jade pendant worn around Xiao Ling's neck was quietly flashing an almost imperceptible yet mysterious faint halo.
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In the center of Xinlian City, a quaint wooden attic towers into the sky. Its existence seems to be the guardian of this city, quietly witnessing the passage of time.
The sunlight shines through the windows on the top floor of the attic and onto the spacious balcony, which has a wide view and offers an unobstructed view of the bustling scene of the entire city.
On the wide balcony, a woman stood quietly, her figure looking particularly noble under the sunlight.
Her eyes looked through the bustling crowd and into the distance, as if she was thinking about something.
On the streets, although the sun was high in the sky, the trees and lampposts on both sides of the street were already hung with colorful lanterns and ribbons, adding a touch of brilliant color to the coming night.
The vendors put out a variety of lanterns early in the morning, ranging from traditional paper lanterns to exquisite glass lanterns, attracting the attention of passers-by.
Children holding colorful windmills and balloons in their hands happily shuttled among the crowd. Their laughter and the sound of the spinning windmills intertwined, adding vitality and vigor to the city.
Suddenly, there was a slight fluctuation in the air, and an old man in a brocade robe appeared silently on the balcony.
There was a subtle arrogance in his eyes, but when he faced the woman in front of him, that arrogance instantly turned into respect.
He bowed slightly and reported to the woman respectfully: "Miss, there is a space wormhole in Xinlian City that leads directly to Yecheng. If we set off now, we can reach Yecheng tomorrow."
After hearing this, the woman nodded, and then asked curiously, "Mr. Lin, why is this city so lively?"
The old man called Mr. Lin smiled and explained, "This is the Lantern Festival held every three years in Xinlian City. People from surrounding cities come here to see it. Miss, are you also interested in this Lantern Festival?"
The woman nodded, but she quickly withdrew her gaze from the bustling city. She said softly, "Forget it. The most important thing is to go to Yecheng and find Brother Xiao Ling first."
When the old man heard the woman's words, he couldn't help but smile bitterly, and wondered in his heart what had happened to his eldest daughter that she was so obsessed with a boy from a declining family.
If those young talents in the clan who admire the young lady saw this scene, they would probably be so angry that they vomit blood.
He had also heard that the bigwigs in the clan had different opinions on this relationship, some supported it, some opposed it, but most people chose to remain neutral.
The old man also knew something about the young man named Xiao Ling. Although he did not have the same family background as the young lady, he was also considered to be a leader among the younger generation. Even compared with the top talents in the clan, he was not inferior, and even better.
The young man named Xiao Ling was able to get to where he is today step by step from a humble beginning. As long as he does not die prematurely, he will definitely have a place on the mainland in the future and may not be unworthy of his young lady.
Of course, the old man knew that it was not his turn to worry about these major matters. It was better to leave the family's bigwigs to worry about such decisions.
(End of this chapter)