readease Chapter 881
Chapter 881
Xiao Ling lowered his head, his gaze lingering slightly on the beautiful and ethereal face of the girl in his arms.
It must be said that this girl is indeed outstanding in appearance. At such a young age, she already possesses the beauty to topple kingdoms. Her skin is fair and her eyebrows and eyes are like paintings. Even when she is unconscious, her aloof and proud temperament is still captivating.
But then he thought about it again. This girl was only eleven or twelve years old, and her mind and body had not yet fully developed, so he naturally wouldn't have any extra thoughts about her.
To him, the person in front of him was nothing more than an innocent victim who had been accidentally injured by the aftermath of his crossover. No matter how outstanding his appearance was, he was just a passerby who could be seen in a moment and was not worth paying too much attention to.
The thought flashed through Xiao Ling's mind in an instant. He stopped looking around and his aura condensed slightly as he took light steps.
The next moment, his figure transformed into a faint stream of light, soaring straight up from the mountain stream, and in the blink of an eye, he landed steadily on the flat ground at the edge of the cliff.
Holding the girl in his arms, Xiao Ling glanced around and found a large, smooth, clean blue stone not far away. He then slowly walked forward and carefully placed her gently on the stone, his movements gentle, as if afraid of disturbing the unconscious person.
After settling the girl in, he bent down slightly, slowly raised his right hand, and a warm, gentle, and vibrant white light quietly gathered in his palm.
The light was pure and profound, originating from the vast vitality of Xiao Ling's own life essence, carrying a life rhythm far exceeding the level of this world, and slowly enveloped the girl's shoulders.
The next moment, a gentle yet powerful life force flowed into her body through her palm, like spring rain nourishing parched earth, and quickly spread throughout her limbs and bones.
The meridians that had been shattered and damaged by the aftershocks of space, the injured and turbulent dantian, and the chaotic vital energy were rapidly repaired at a speed visible to the naked eye under the nourishment of this high-level life force.
Those severe injuries that would have completely destroyed her physical foundation and made her unable to cultivate again were rendered insignificant by this power and were healed in an instant.
Even under the nourishment of this life force far exceeding the girl's own level, her repaired meridians were wider, stronger, smoother, and more rounded than before, showing signs of a complete transformation, which can be described as an unexpected destruction and reconstruction.
As her injuries healed, a faint blush gradually returned to the girl's pale, bloodless face. Her brows, which had been slightly tense due to the intense pain and severe injuries, slowly relaxed. Her breathing became much more stable, no longer as weak and feeble as before, and she looked much more relaxed overall.
"That should be about right. I'm so responsible, the Plane Embryo shouldn't hold a grudge against me because of this..."
Xiao Ling watched as the girl's breathing gradually stabilized and nodded gently, thinking that she would wake up on her own after a short while.
After dealing with this matter, he immediately turned his gaze to the figure of an elderly woman who was weak and unconscious amidst the pile of rocks in the distance.
The other party was also affected by the spatial tremor just now. Although their injuries were not as severe as the girl's, they were still damaged to the core. If left untreated, they might suffer irreversible ailments.
With a slight thought, Xiao Ling felt an invisible spatial force surge around him, like a gentle, invisible hand that steadily lifted the figure and, in an instant, traversed the distance, gently placing it beside him and settling it next to the girl from before.
Once everything was settled, he, as before, once again gathered a warm, luminous life force in his palm, and gently channeled the vital energy into the other person's body.
The woman's injured meridians, trembling internal organs, and disordered vital energy were rapidly repaired under the nourishment of this abundant life force. Her originally pale and ashen complexion gradually regained some color, her tightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed, and her breathing changed from rapid and weak to steady and long.
After completely healing the two women's injuries and confirming that their vital energy was stable and there were no further hidden dangers, Xiao Ling slowly withdrew the life aura from his palm, and completely withdrew his thoughts from the two innocent people who had been affected.
He stood beside the boulder, his aura returning to calm. His gaze swept lightly over the surrounding mountains and forests where spatial ripples still lingered. Just as he was about to explore the spiritual energy of the Tianxuan Continent, a thought quietly stirred within him, and he probed towards the exclusive Dou Di space within his body.
At this moment, inside the Dou Di space, a furry purple figure could no longer contain itself. Sensing the pulling force emanating from Xiao Ling, it cheered and, without saying a word, followed this gentle power, transforming into a stream of light and shooting straight out of Xiao Ling's body.
A spatial fluctuation flashed by, and the little ferret was already suspended in mid-air, its paws stretching lazily. As soon as it appeared, it couldn't help but mutter a complaint, its voice carrying a hint of coquettishness and arrogance.
"Finally, I can come out! Staying in that Dou Di space for so long, I'm so bored I'm going to die. I can't even breathe any fresh air. If I stayed any longer, I'd be so bored I'd grow fur!"
After complaining, the little ferret immediately raised its head, took a long, deep breath of the surrounding air, its nostrils twitching slightly as it carefully sensed the atmosphere. Its previously slightly complaining expression instantly relaxed, its little face filled with joy and contentment, and it couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Ah, this is the Tianxuan Continent! This unique spiritual energy of Tianxuan, this familiar aura, truly makes me feel so comfortable and relaxed! Haha, I'm finally back! I'm finally back!"
It twirled merrily twice in mid-air, its purple fur gleaming in the forest light. A sharp glint flashed in its eyes, and its tone was tinged with a triumphant arrogance as it spoke indignantly.
"Now that I, Lord Mink, have returned in triumph, all those scoundrels who plotted against me and targeted me in the past, just wait! I will settle all those old scores with you one by one, and when that time comes, I will make sure you know the consequences of offending me!"
"Alright, alright, let's put these old grudges aside for now." Xiao Ling watched the little ferret chattering in the air, its eyes filled with vengeful glee, and couldn't help but twitch his lips slightly. He quickly interrupted it to prevent it from getting even more carried away.
"Anyway, we have already set foot on the Tianxuan Continent. There is plenty of time in the future, so there is no need to settle the past in a short period of time. There is no rush."
Although he tried to stop her, Xiao Ling understood Xiao Diao's feelings very well.
Back then, Xiao Diao was a powerful figure in this Tianxuan Continent, but he was betrayed and hunted down by his enemies, ultimately ending up with his physical body destroyed and only a wisp of demonic spirit clinging to life. He wandered for many years, and this resentment and hatred remained buried deep in his heart, never fading. Now, after more than ten years of adventures with him on the Dou Qi Continent, not only has his body been rebuilt, but with Xiao Ling's help, his cultivation has skyrocketed, directly reaching the Five-Star Dou Sheng realm. Converted to the cultivation levels of this Tianxuan Continent, he is a genuine top-tier expert of the Reincarnation Realm, his strength far surpassing what it once was.
Now that he has returned to his homeland, it is only natural that he is eager to seek revenge against his old enemies. He will not stop him. However, since he has just landed, it is best to first find out the situation around him.
Suppressing his thoughts, Xiao Ling looked up at the two figures lying on the boulder beside him, then gave instructions to the little sable that was still swaying in mid-air.
“As a native of the Tianxuan Continent, you are far more familiar with the distribution of power and the regional atmosphere of this world than I am. Help me scout out where we are now on the Tianxuan Continent.”
He paused, pointed to the two unconscious women beside him, and added,
"And these two, it wasn't my intention. When I forcibly tore open the dimensional barrier and crossed over, the violent spatial fluctuations caused by it unintentionally affected them, which is why they were seriously injured and fell unconscious. Can you take a look and see if you can tell which faction they come from from their clothing, aura, or Yuan energy fluctuations?"
Upon hearing Xiao Ling's instructions, Xiao Diao temporarily suppressed the surging excitement and resentment in his heart and brought back all his wandering thoughts.
It stopped bouncing in mid-air and gently floated down to Xiao Ling's side. Its pair of bright purple-gold eyes followed the direction of Xiao Ling's finger and slowly turned to the two female figures lying on the boulder.
It first carefully examined the two people's clothes and attire, then its nose twitched slightly, and a faint but keen sense of perception quietly spread out, gently probing the residual aura and energy fluctuations around the two people.
In the blink of an eye, the little sable withdrew its investigation, a look of understanding appearing on its face. With a tone of certainty and surprise, it said, "Huh, this special energy, and these clothes and accessories, I really do recognize them!"
It shook its fluffy little head, its tone becoming increasingly certain: "If I'm not mistaken, the patterns on their clothing and the aura of their cultivation techniques are all unique to the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, something no other sect could imitate. They are undoubtedly members of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace. Since we've encountered disciples of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, our current location must be in the Eastern Xuan Region, no doubt about it!"
"Hmm? The Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace?"
Upon hearing this name that was so familiar it was almost unbearable, Xiao Ling's eyebrows shot up, and a thought suddenly struck him.
His previously calm gaze shifted instantly, instinctively returning to the slender white-clad figure on the boulder. His eyes lingered on her exquisitely beautiful face for a moment, and he murmured to himself:
"At such a young age, and from the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, plus that appearance and temperament... could she be the young palace master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, Ling Qingzhu?"
Xiao Ling was somewhat surprised and couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement:
Surely not? He had just torn through a plane and descended to the Tianxuan Continent, and one of the two passersby he casually saved had actually run into this key character from the original story?
Just then, Xiao Ling's previously calm brows twitched slightly. His gaze, which had been fixed on Ling Qingzhu, abruptly shifted towards the horizon. A knowing glint flashed in his deep eyes, and a faint smile slowly curved his lips. He clicked his tongue softly, his tone carrying a hint of expected amusement.
"It seems someone is coming."
With Xiao Ling's keen senses, even without deliberately spreading his divine sense to explore the surroundings, he had already keenly detected that a powerful aura, accompanied by faint spatial fluctuations, was rapidly approaching this place.
The Yuan Power quality flowing through that aura was of the same origin as the two unconscious women in front of him—the pure and refreshing spiritual energy unique to the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace. However, its depth and power far surpassed the latter by hundreds of times.
Xiao Ling instantly understood. This person must belong to the same faction as them, and the one who could possess such terrifying cultivation and would rush here at this time could only be the current master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, Ling Qingzhu's master.
Meanwhile, the little ferret, with its extremely keen senses, noticed almost simultaneously with Xiao Ling. It instantly stopped fiddling with its paws, its small head snapping up, its bright, purplish-gold eyes gazing at the sky, a mischievous grin spreading across its lips, clearly enjoying the spectacle.
With its two furry little paws wrapped around its chest, and its body leaning back slightly, it excitedly teased, repeating,
"In my opinion, it must be their parents coming to our door! Xiao Ling, this commotion is clearly aimed at these two unconscious disciples! Hehe, this is going to be a good show!"
"Alright, you don't need to tell me, I already know." Xiao Ling rolled her eyes at the little ferret bouncing on her shoulder, her tone tinged with a hint of helplessness and annoyance, directly interrupting its incessant chatter.
At that moment, the spatial fluctuations in the sky became increasingly violent. The originally thin spatial ripples suddenly became turbulent, and the void seemed to be torn apart by an invisible hand. A stable spatial passage with a faint glow appeared directly in mid-air.
Immediately afterwards, a graceful and elegant figure slowly stepped out of the passage. It was a beautiful woman dressed in a magnificent palace gown. The gown was plain white with intricate Taiqing cloud patterns embroidered on it. She had a dignified and majestic air about her, and her eyes and brows exuded the majesty of a palace master. She was none other than the current palace master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace.
The moment she appeared, her gaze swept across the mountain range below, instantly locking onto Ling Qingzhu on the boulder and the female elder beside her. With a gentle sweep of her senses, she detected that the two were breathing steadily and without any injuries, merely unconscious. Her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was instantly relieved.
Then, she slowly turned her gaze to Xiao Ling, who stood to the side with a calm expression that showed no emotion whatsoever. Her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, and her previously relaxed expression instantly became more serious and wary.
She tried to use her senses to probe Xiao Ling's cultivation aura, but no matter how she sensed it, the young man in front of her seemed to be in harmony with heaven and earth, his aura was seamless and unfathomable, as if he were just an ordinary mortal. Yet he could stand calmly under such spatial fluctuations. This unfathomable depth made her even more unsure of his background.
After a moment's hesitation, the Palace Master of Taiqing Palace slowly descended from the sky, standing a few feet in front of Xiao Ling. Her Yuan Power was secretly on guard, and her tone was calm yet distant as she spoke.
"I am the current Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace. May I ask which faction you come from and why you have appeared in the secret realm of my Taiqing Palace?"
She deliberately emphasized her words, both clarifying her identity and subtly probing Xiao Ling's intentions. Her vigilance remained undiminished; after all, the strength of the person before her was unpredictable, and her disciples and elders had just encountered misfortune here, leaving her no room for complacency. (End of Chapter)