Chapter 343: Lantern Festival

The moment Mo Chen turned around and left, a black beam of light shot out from his body and struck Xun'er silently. It was extremely fast and almost undetectable in the night.

But Xiao Ling and Xun'er's reactions were so sharp. Their eyes were as sharp as falcons, and the black light was invisible in their eyes. A hint of coldness flashed in Xun'er's eyes, while the corners of Xiao Ling's mouth curved into a disdainful arc.

While the black beam was still in the air, Xiao Ling released his soul power in an understatement. This power was invisible and qualityless, and ordinary people could not detect it at all.

His soul power turned into a big hand, accurately grabbing the black beam of light that silently shot towards Xun'er, making it unable to move.

Then, he waved his hand lightly, and the originally extremely fast black beam of light floated obediently in front of him like a tamed beast.

Although the black beam was still struggling, trying to continue rushing in the direction of Xun'er, under Xiao Ling's control, it seemed to be bound by invisible chains and could not move forward at all.

Xiao Ling looked at this beam of light casually, and with his rich knowledge, he quickly guessed the purpose of this thing.

"This should be some kind of tracking mark, and I don't know which sect's secret tracking method it is." Xiao Ling touched his chin, raised his eyebrows slightly, and said.

"Xun'er, it seems that it's because your charm is so great that people even use such small tricks." Xiao Ling then looked at Xun'er, shook his head, and teased.

In Xiao Ling's opinion, Xun'er's beauty was indeed likely to cause trouble, and he didn't think much about other reasons. After all, a person with a peerless appearance like Xun'er can easily become the coveted object of those who think highly of themselves when outsiders don't understand her strength and background. He was already used to this kind of situation.

If those people simply admired Xun'er's appearance and didn't do anything extraordinary, the most Xiao Ling could do was teach them a lesson.

But this time, someone dared to openly flirt with Xun'er, which made Xiao Ling feel annoyed. He made up his mind that he would never be merciful to such people who were looking for death.

A coldness flashed in Xiao Ling's eyes, and he had already reserved a place in the Ten Thousand Soul Banner for that person in his heart.

"Brother Xiao Ling, how are you going to deal with that guy?"

Xun'er smiled softly, with a hint of helplessness, but she didn't seem particularly concerned. She asked Xiao Ling.

At first, Xun'er felt a little unhappy being offended by such a ungrateful person, but in fact she didn't take it too seriously.

She knew in her heart that although Xiao Ling usually seemed very kind, once someone touched his bottom line, the consequences would be no joke.

She doesn't need to worry too much about this kind of thing. Xiao Ling will naturally take care of everything, she just needs to watch from the sidelines, and Xiao Ling will naturally help her out.

Although Xun'er herself didn't care that much about this matter, the two Dou Zun from the ancient tribe who secretly protected her were not so calm, and the anger in their hearts could not be suppressed.

Ever since Xun'er and Xiao Ling stepped into Heart Chain City, these two Dou Zun had been following them everywhere, silently guarding them in the dark.

With Xiao Ling's soul perception, he was naturally aware of their existence, and understood that they were specially sent by the ancient tribe to protect Xun'er, so he did not reveal anything.

Therefore, the two Ancient Clan Dou Zun could clearly see Mo Chen's previous actions, and every detail did not escape their eyes.

In the eyes of these two fighting masters, Miss Xun'er is the leading little princess of the ancient tribe among the eight ancient tribes, and her status is extremely noble.

Not only does she possess the most perfect divine bloodline of the ancient tribe for thousands of years, her talent is even more extraordinary, and her future achievements are limitless.

Even though she is still growing up, looking at the entire Dou Qi Continent, there are very few people who can compare with her status.

Within the ancient clan, even the respected elders loved Xun'er very much, not to mention the ancient clan leader who got a daughter at an old age, and his love for Xun'er could not be greater.

And that Mo Shu was just a Douzong. In the ancient tribe, there were countless strong men at the level of Douzong. He actually dared to play wrong with Miss Xun'er. This was a recipe for death!

The dignity of the imperial clan cannot be insulted, and that person must pay the price with his life.

Immediately, Xiao Ling was about to answer Xun'er's question, but before he could open his mouth, the two ancient clan fighting masters had already hurriedly sent a message to Xun'er, with a hint of anger in their tone.

"Miss, this person has evil intentions. He dares to use such dirty tracking methods on young lady. He is really brave. I have lived for most of my life and I have never seen such a bold person. According to me, See, he must be severely punished.”

"Hmph, I actually dare to attack you, young lady. This is a heinous crime in our clan! I think we should capture him back to the clan, take him to the criminal law hall, let him taste the torture of a hundred years, and then let him Apologize with death."

Although the two Douzuns used soul sound transmission, Xiao Ling's soul perception was extremely keen. In addition, he and Xun'er stood close to each other, and the two did not hide themselves intentionally, so Xiao Ling could hear their conversation clearly. Chu. Originally he was about to answer Xun'er's question, but now he was choked.

Xun'er was also interrupted by the sound transmission from the two Dou Zun, and she could feel their anger from their tone. Although she could probably guess the source of the anger, she didn't respond directly to their overtures.

Instead, she turned her inquiring eyes to Xiao Ling, wanting to hear what he was planning. If Xiao Ling felt it was troublesome and decided to kill the man directly, then he would just kill him.

"No need to trouble the two seniors. Since that guy dared to have evil thoughts about Xun'er, I will deal with him personally and let him know what cruelty is. I promise that he will not have an easy time."

"Xun'er and I are going to have a good stroll next, so let him be free for a while. When he falls into the trap, I will take action to deal with him."

Xiao Ling only thought for a moment and then sent a message to the two ancient clan Dou Zun. As he spoke, he waved his hand, and the tracking mark was absorbed into his body.

With this thing, he only needs to wait for Mo Xi to come to the door himself, and then he can directly deal with it. Even if that person did not come to cause trouble later, Xiao Ling could reversely locate him through this tracking mark.

"Since Brother Xiao Ling has already made a plan, let's do as he says. Elder Lin, Elder Yuan, there's no need to bother you. We'll take care of it." Xun'er also nodded and told the two Dou Zun.

There was a hint of ease in her voice, and it was obvious that she obeyed Xiao Ling's arrangement.

After hearing Xun'er's instructions, the two Dou Zun masters of the ancient clan were somewhat unwilling to teach the guy who offended Xun'er a lesson in person, but since Xun'er had already made an arrangement, they, as subordinates, couldn't say anything more.

Moreover, with Xiao Ling's strength, it should be no problem to deal with Mo Xi, who had just reached the high-level Dou Zong.

They stopped asking questions, silently continued to hide their whereabouts, and returned to their job of guarding.

At this time, the old lady who owned the shop had taken down the Green Lotus Lantern, packed it up, and handed it to Xiao Ling and Xun'er. She smiled and said, "This blue lotus lantern is yours now. May it bring you good blessings."

Xiao Ling took the lantern and smiled and thanked the old woman: "Thank you, old lady. We will cherish this blessing."

Xun'er also smiled and nodded to the old lady to express her gratitude.

Then, the two held hands and left the lantern shop to continue their Lantern Festival journey.

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Between the North City and South City of Xinlian City, there is a river called Lianxin River.

On the surface of Lianxin River, a number of cruise ships decorated with colorful lanterns slowly passed by. Each boat was hung with a variety of exquisite lanterns, some like bead curtains, some like embroidered curtains, and some with oars made of osmanthus and orchid wood, adding a bit of classical charm.

These cruise ships shuttled on the river, as if they were a flowing lantern festival, adding infinite vitality to Lianxin River.

On the river, countless palm lanterns swayed gently with the waves. Some of them were made into the shape of lotus leaves, while others were like light feathers, decorating the riverbed like a dream. These lights reflected on the water, as if bringing people into a wonderful world made of glass and jewelry.

The most eye-catching thing was the lanterns floating all over the sky. They were not real stars, but they were closer to the human world than stars. Each lantern carried people's wishes and slowly rose to the night sky, as if it could send wishes directly to the sky.

Lighting lanterns is one of the most important activities in the Lantern Festival. People wrote their wishes on these lanterns and let them float to the sky with the wind, hoping that they could be heard by the gods in the sky and realize their wishes.

Xiao Ling and Xun'er chatted leisurely while wandering aimlessly in the lively atmosphere of the Lantern Festival.

They walked and stopped, full of curiosity about every stall and every new thing on the roadside.

While strolling in the garden, the two of them unknowingly came to the bank of the Love Heart River.

At this time, many people had gathered by the bank of the Love Heart River, including men, women, young and old, but the most were couples holding hands. They were either whispering by the river or smiling at each other when lighting lanterns, and everyone's face was filled with happiness and expectation.

The air by the river was filled with a faint fragrance of flowers and water vapor, which intertwined with the light and shadow of the lanterns, creating a romantic and warm atmosphere.

Xiao Ling and Xun'er were also infected by this atmosphere. They found a relatively quiet place and quietly admired the lights on the river and the lanterns in the sky.

"Look, those lanterns seem to light up the night sky." Xun'er pointed to the lanterns that were gradually fading away in the sky, with curiosity and joy in her eyes that were rarely seen.

Xiao Ling looked in the direction of her finger, and saw that those lanterns were like stars, dotted in the night sky, which really added a bit of mystery and romance to the night of the Lantern Festival.

"Yes, each lantern carries a wish. So many wishes gathered together must be spectacular." He responded with a smile.

Xun'er nodded, then suddenly turned to look at Xiao Ling, with a hint of playfulness in her eyes: "Brother Xiao Ling, do you think our wishes will come true as the rumors say, as long as they are placed on the lanterns?"

Xiao Ling gently squeezed Xun'er's hand, with a hint of pampering in his tone: "Of course, with me here, how can your wish not come true?"

Xun'er was amused by his words. She gently patted Xiao Ling's arm, and the smile on her face was like a flower blooming in spring: "Brother Xiao Ling, do you think you are the Dou Emperor, and you can do whatever you want?"

The two continued to walk along the river, stopping from time to time to admire the lanterns in the river or watch other people release lanterns. In this festival full of joy and blessings, their hearts seemed to be more closely connected.

The couples on the riverside released the lanterns in their hands, and each lantern was accompanied by cheers and applause. Xiao Ling and Xun'er also joined them. They chose a beautiful lantern and carefully wrote their wishes on the lantern.

"Okay, Xun'er, it's time to let our wishes take off." Xiao Ling picked up the pen, added a few words to the lantern, and then said to Xun'er.

Xun'er nodded, and the two gently lifted the lantern together, letting the warm flame fill the lantern.

As the heat rose, the lantern slowly left their hands, floated into the night sky, joined the ranks of other lanterns, and flew to the distant sky with their wishes.

As the lantern slowly rose into the sky, Xiao Ling and Xun'er's eyes inadvertently fell on each other's lanterns.

With their cultivation, they can easily see the words on the lanterns no matter how far away they are.

Xiao Ling's eyes were gentle, and he could see a few lines of beautiful small words written on Xun'er's lantern:

"May the family prosper, may relatives and friends be happy and healthy, and may I walk hand in hand with my beloved and spend my life together."

After secretly seeing such handwriting, Xiao Ling quickly retracted his gaze, fearing that he would be discovered.

But he muttered in his heart, "When I reach the Doudi level, my life span should not be a problem. By then, I will have to give birth to a few more big fat boys with Xun'er."

Xun'er's eyes naturally fell on Xiao Ling's lantern,

"May I climb to the top and stand on the top of the continent. May my beloved always be by my side and enjoy the prosperity of the world together."

Seeing what was written on it, Xun'er unconsciously smiled.

Xun'er will always believe in you. One day, you will stand on the top of this Douqi continent, surpassing the ancestors of the Xiao clan and writing your glory.

Despite the crowds of people around them, for Xiao Ling and Xun'er, it seemed as if the whole world only had the two of them at this moment.

"Swoosh! Swoosh!"

Coincidentally, at this moment, the crowd by the river cheered, and it turned out that the fireworks had started. Fireworks whizzed into the night sky, blooming into gorgeous flowers on the sky, dyeing the surrounding world with colorful light.

Xiao Ling turned his head to look at Xun'er, and just caught the beauty of this moment.

With the brilliance of the fireworks, Xun'er's face was embellished more vividly, as if she was a beautiful flower that suddenly bloomed in this dark world. Her face, set off by the fireworks, was like a moving painting, so beautiful that it was shocking.

The surrounding noise seemed to have disappeared, and it seemed that their world only had each other.

Xiao Ling looked at Xun'er, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. He whispered: "Xun'er, look, no matter how beautiful these fireworks are, they are not as beautiful as your smile."

Xun'er's smile became even brighter when she heard Xiao Ling's words. She knew that no matter when, Xiao Ling could always make her feel special and precious with his words.

She looked up at the fireworks, then looked at Xiao Ling, with a happy light in her eyes: "Brother Xiao Ling, with you here, I feel that I am more gorgeous than these fireworks."

As they looked at each other, their eyes intertwined, and the hustle and bustle around them seemed to become a distant background sound, unable to disturb this quiet moment that belonged only to them. In this Lantern Festival full of laughter and joy, they only had each other in their eyes.

As more and more fireworks bloomed brilliantly in the sky, the feelings between the two seemed to be quietly warming up.

Xiao Ling looked at Xun'er's increasingly moving face under the light of the fireworks, and couldn't help but slowly approach. Xun'er's eyes flashed with anticipation, and she gently closed her eyes to welcome the upcoming tenderness.

At this moment, their lips gently touched each other, as if all the beauty in the world was condensed in this moment. Xiao Ling gently hugged Xun'er's waist, while Xun'er hugged Xiao Ling's neck tightly. The two hugged and kissed each other affectionately under the witness of the fireworks.

The fireworks in the sky are still blooming brilliantly, and the colorful light shines on the two people, adding a dreamy color to their love. The world around them seems to be still at this moment, only their love is shining more and more hot and firm under the illumination of fireworks.

This kiss, like their love, is sweet and passionate, gentle and firm.

When the two finally separated slowly, their eyes were shining with happiness and satisfaction.

"Xun'er had a great time during this Lantern Festival. Thanks to Brother Xiao Ling for coming to me, otherwise Xun'er might have missed such a wonderful time." Xun'er's face was faintly flushed, she snuggled in Xiao Ling's arms and said softly.

"Don't worry, all this is the best arrangement. If you want to come to this Lantern Festival again in the future, I will accompany you." Xiao Ling stroked Xun'er's hair and responded with a smile.

They looked up again, looking up at the still gorgeous night sky, and fireworks bloomed in the sky. In this festival full of love and blessings, their love is like those fireworks, gorgeous and dazzling, as if it can stay in memory forever.

Just as Xiao Ling and Xun'er were immersed in each other's warmth and the romantic atmosphere of the Lantern Festival, an almost imperceptible illusory male figure quietly appeared in the void above them.

This imaginary man was wearing a simple robe, with long hair fluttering in the wind. Although his face was blurry, his eyes revealed a kind of profoundness and wisdom that saw through the world.

"Alas..."