Chapter 363: Retreat

Xiao Ling naturally knew the identity of the person that Qing Lin was curious about.

Back then, Yao Chen was still a passionate young man, wandering around the continent and met his lifelong friend, Feng Xian, the Wind Master. Later, the two went to explore the Meteoric Icefield together to find the legendary Bone Spirit Cold Fire.

And Han Shanshan, who was both a teacher and a friend to Yao Chen, followed them quietly because she was worried about Yao Chen.

However, they all overestimated their own strength and underestimated the strength of the Bone Spirit Cold Fire. In front of the Bone Spirit Cold Fire that had lived for who knows how many years, the three of them were not the opponent of the Bone Spirit Cold Fire.

At the most critical moment, Han Shanshan made a sacrifice with a soul constitution similar to that of the Bone Spirit Cold Fire. In order to save Yao Chen, she sacrificed herself and at the same time eliminated Yao Chen and Feng Xian's memories of her in the Meteoric Icefield.

After Yao Chen and Feng Xian subdued the Bone Spirit Cold Fire, they left the Meteorite Icefield and returned to Shengdan City. They only thought that Han Shanshan had disappeared, but they did not realize that she had fallen into the long river of time in order to save them.

Yao Chen searched all over Douqi Continent afterwards, but he could not find any clues about Han Shanshan. The name of Xingyun Pavilion was given by Yao Chen in memory of Han Shanshan. It was not the stars that fell, but a person, a woman he would always remember in his heart.

Until now, Yao Chen still could not find the lost memory, and he was not sure whether Han Shanshan was missing or had met with misfortune.

"It seems that person is really important to Master," Qinglin listened to Xiao Ling's words, nodded gently, and said thoughtfully, "Since Xingyun Pavilion was named in memory of that person, then that person should be gone."

"If you want to protect those we cherish, you must have enough power." Xiao Ling gently stroked Qinglin's head and said with a smile.

Then, he opened his arms and hugged Xiao Yixian and Qinglin tightly in his arms, with a firm and tender tone: "You are all the things I cherish in my life. I will do my best to become stronger so that I can better protect everyone I cherish."

"The road of cultivation is long and lonely. If you can have a confidant to accompany you and go through the ups and downs together, it may not be a good cultivation. I practice in this life, not to become a saint, but just for you to stay by my side and never leave."

Qinglin had never heard such straightforward love words, her cheeks were instantly stained with a blush, but her heart was as sweet as drinking honey.

How could she not understand Xiao Ling's intentions? Her wish was actually very simple, she just hoped to be with him for a long time and occupy a place in his heart.

Xiao Yixian was stunned, then turned her face away, snorted softly, and said with some dissatisfaction: "Hmph, you playboy, no matter how nice you say it, you can't hide your intention to have a harem."

"So what if you want to have a harem?" Xiao Ling did not hide his feelings, and announced with a hint of rogue, "When meeting a perfect woman like you who is both beautiful, powerful, and considerate, which man can not be tempted? I just made a mistake that all men will make. From the day we met, you are destined to be entangled by me for the rest of your life!"

Qinglin smiled softly with his hands covering his mouth, and his eyes revealed his love for Xiao Ling, "Master, it's not a good thing for you to be so domineering, but Qinglin will always be with you, Master."

"Eat what's in the bowl, but still think about what's in the pot! Alas, you can only get it for free." Although Xiao Yixian was unforgiving, she did not break away from Xiao Ling's arms, but just sighed helplessly and continued to let him hold her tightly.

Under the bright starry sky, the three of them just snuggled together quietly, enjoying the warmth and tranquility.

…

For cultivators, time is like a gurgling stream, passing away quietly without noticing. For those cultivators with deep cultivation, once they decide to practice in seclusion, years, decades, or even hundreds of years may pass by quietly without them noticing.

Since Xiao Ling arrived at Xingyun Pavilion and successfully refined a new body for Yao Chen, he began to practice in seclusion, trying to break through the Dou Zun realm. In a blink of an eye, nearly a year has passed.

During this year, Xingyun Pavilion has also experienced some changes. Although they are not earth-shaking, they are enough to attract attention.

The news that Xiao Ling brought a Dou Zun-level strongman to join Xingyun Pavilion and was promoted to elder was not hidden for too long, and soon spread in the streets and alleys of Zhongzhou.

This incident has caused a lot of heated discussions among people. Everyone is speculating why Xiao Ling, a famous eighth-grade alchemist, would not accept Danta's olive branch and instead choose to join Xingyun Pavilion, which is far less powerful and influential than Danta.

For a period of time, this incident became a hot topic among the people of Zhongzhou after dinner. People talked about it with relish and speculated on the reasons.

However, as time passed, Xiao Ling never made a public appearance since joining Xingyun Pavilion. This once hot topic was gradually forgotten by people and became a thing of the past.

In this calm, Xingyun Pavilion quietly accumulated strength.

With the joining of an eighth-grade alchemist and a Dou Zun strongman, Xingyun Pavilion has become the leader among the four pavilions in name and reality, and its power even has a tendency to compete with Sangu.

Since Xiao Ling became a member of Xingyun Pavilion, many strong men in Zhongzhou have come to him, hoping to hire Xiao Ling to help refine pills.

And Xingyun Pavilion's attitude towards visitors is always open to visitors. As long as the reward is suitable and the relationship with Xingyun Pavilion is not hostile, they can trade with Xingyun Pavilion, and those who seek elixirs can always bring them with them. Satisfied with the required elixir, he left.

Such interactions allowed Xingyun Pavilion to establish solid friendships with many powerful people in Zhongzhou. There were even three casual cultivators who, under the temptation of the elixir, became guest elders of Xingyun Pavilion.

Although during this process, the alchemy seekers did not have the opportunity to see Xiao Ling, who was known as the "number one genius in Zhongzhou", all matters were handled by Feng Xian.

But the effect of the elixir they received made them very satisfied, so they did not ask too many questions, nor did they have any doubts. In their hearts, the quality and effectiveness of the elixir are what they care about most.

After all, it is surprising enough that Xingyun Pavilion has an eighth-level alchemist like Xiao Ling. Could it be that there is another eighth-level alchemist hidden in Xingyun Pavilion?

Some people even joked that the legendary Medicine Master Yao Chen has returned to Xingyun Pavilion? But everyone knows that this is just a joke after dinner.

Of course, there are always some gossips who like to compare Xiao Ling with Yaochen back then.

Both of them are peerless monsters in the world of medicine refining, and they both belong to Xingyun Pavilion. This makes people wonder, maybe if Xiao Ling continues to grow, he can really become a legendary figure like Master Yao Chen.

Although this kind of speculation is a bit of a joke, it also makes people full of expectations for Xiao Ling's future.

…

Zhongzhou, the realm of beasts.

Under a blue sky that was so clear that it could almost reflect human figures, the sunlight fell softly, covering the earth with a warm golden coat. Everything seemed so peaceful and harmonious.

However, this tranquility was suddenly broken by a subtle fluctuation. In a corner of the sky, an almost imperceptible ripple in space quietly appeared, like a ripple blown by a gentle breeze on a calm lake.

Immediately afterwards, the ripples expanded rapidly, forming a strange light gate. At this moment, a petite figure jumped out from the twisted light door, as if she had crossed the boundaries of time and space and appeared in this world.

The girl was wearing an exquisite purple dress, the hem of which fluttered gently as she jumped. However, she looks young in appearance, only about fourteen or fifteen years old, but her purple gem-like eyes reveal wisdom and cunning beyond her years, as well as a touch of innocence that cannot be hidden.

Her tender skin is white and delicate, like the first snow in winter, and her small and delicate feet are exposed without any cover, adding a bit of playfulness and vitality to her.

As soon as the figure of the girl in purple skirt jumped out of the space light door, she looked around quickly like a frightened deer. After confirming that no one was following her, her tense nerves finally relaxed and she breathed a long sigh of relief.

Immediately afterwards, there was another wave of space fluctuations around the girl in the purple skirt, like water ripples, and her figure disappeared without a trace in an instant. The next moment, she landed lightly on a soft lawn, like a light feather, without stirring up a trace of dust. After confirming again that no one was following her around, the girl in the purple skirt breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately patted her flat chest. A proud smile appeared on her face, and she said to herself,

"Hey, I finally escaped this time. It seems that those old guys haven't discovered me yet. Sure enough, as long as I break through the eighth level, those old guys can't do anything to me. I am really talented. Ha ha."

Just as the girl in the purple skirt was immersed in her own little pride, suddenly, the colorful snake wrapped around her wrist suddenly moved. It twisted its body and jumped into the air flexibly.

Immediately afterwards, a dazzling red light pierced the air, and the figure of the colorful snake changed rapidly in the light. In an instant, it transformed into a beautiful woman wearing a red dress.

This woman has a look that will captivate a country. She is tall and curvy, wearing a purple brocade robe, looking noble and cool. Her lavender eyes are charming, her three thousand black hair hangs down to her waist, her face is exquisite and beautiful, her red lips are as bright as fire, and her every move and gesture exudes the aura of a queen, which can be called unparalleled elegance.

As soon as the beautiful woman appeared, she chuckled and flicked the girl in purple on the forehead, and asked: "Zi Yan, have we successfully left Donglong Island? Where are we now?"

The girl in the purple skirt suddenly woke up after being hit like this. She stretched out her little hand to rub her forehead, and said with a smile: "Hey, sister Medusa, I have scouted around, and those old guys should not have followed. We, we are free now."

"As for where we are now, I'm not sure, but it's probably in the beast realm. Let's just grab any monster and ask for directions, and then go find Xiao Ling. By the way, that big guy Hei Qing said where Xiao Ling is. What...are you here?"

"Oh, it's Xingyun Pavilion. Okay, there happens to be a seventh-level star shining silver-scaled snake over there. Let's go and catch it. First, ask where this place is, and then let it take us to Dan. Domain." Medusa sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness in her tone.

As soon as he finished speaking, Medusa's figure was like a red lightning, and instantly appeared in front of a giant snake covered with silver-white scales.

Immediately afterwards, a majestic fighting spirit and bloodline coercion emitted from her body, surging out like ocean waves.

This aura of the peak Douzong, coupled with the bloodline pressure of the colorful sky-swallowing python, was simply an overwhelming shock to the seventh-order star silver-scaled snake in front of him.

As soon as the breath spread, the starry silver-scaled snake was immediately frightened and did not dare to move. Its eyes were full of fear, and its huge body trembled involuntarily, shivering, as if it was under the pressure of Medusa. The courage to escape was lost.

Immediately, a female voice came from the mouth of Xingyao Silver Scale Snake, with a hint of trembling: "My lord, what are your orders?"

Medusa stood in the void, playing with her nails carelessly with one hand, squinting at the shining silver-scaled snake, and said with a trace of laziness in her tone: "Where is this place? Tell me what you know about the situation. Tell me everything..."

Hearing Medusa's inquiry, the Star Silver Scale Snake could only answer her questions honestly and truthfully, not daring to hide anything.

After getting the required information, Medusa did not hesitate and directly commandeered the shining silver-scaled snake to use it as a means of transportation for the two of them to the Dan Realm.

At Medusa's command, the Starry Silver Scale Snake spread out its pair of broad wings behind it, waved it hard, and then galloped towards the distant skyline.

Sitting on the broad back of the Starry Silver Scale Snake, Zi Yan looked at the ground farther and farther away, her excitement was beyond words, and she shouted loudly,

"Xiao Ling, I'm coming to see you right now!..."

…

Zhongzhou, Burning Flame Valley.

In the meeting hall, the atmosphere was solemn and solemn.

In the vast hall, several old men in red robes were sitting around the hall. These were the elders of the Burning Flame Valley.

At the top of the hall, Tang Zhen, the owner of Fenyan Valley, was sitting upright. His face still maintains the usual majesty, but if you look carefully, it is not difficult to find a trace of worry hidden in those deep eyes.

"Valley Master, the invitation letter sent by our Burning Flame Valley has been responded to. Several sixth-grade alchemy masters have accepted the invitation. They will arrive one after another soon." At this time, a white-haired elder stood up and said .

Tang Zhen was sitting in the main seat. When he heard the news, his expression softened significantly. He then asked a little eagerly: "It can't be done without a seventh-grade alchemist. So what's going on with Master Huan? Has it been negotiated?"

Another elder stood up and replied: "Valley Master, Master Huan does seem to be interested, but he mentioned that he has gained new insights in alchemy recently, so he hasn't given us a clear answer yet."

After Tang Zhen heard this, his brows that had just relaxed slightly furrowed again, and he said in a deep voice: "Then you can ask next time how much time it will take. Huo'er's condition won't last long."

"As you command, Valley Master." After hearing the order, the elder bowed slightly and then sat back in his seat.

As the elder sat down, the meeting hall was once again enveloped in silence.

Just when everyone thought that today's discussion might not make much progress, a crisp knock on the door suddenly broke the tranquility. Immediately afterwards, a girl's voice floated into the ears of Tang Zhen and the elders through the heavy door.

"Father, it's me."

Hearing the voice of his daughter, Tang Zhen showed a look of confusion on his face, and he waved quickly. A soft fighting spirit shot out from his palm, gently pushing open the door of the closed meeting hall.

The door slowly opened, revealing Tang Huo'er wearing a red dress. With a heroic appearance and firm steps, she walked into the meeting hall unhurriedly.

"Huo'er, has something happened? Or are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere? Do you need me to check you out as a father?" When Tang Zhen saw his daughter, he immediately asked with concern.

Tang Huo'er first bowed politely to the elders around him and saluted, then turned to his father, with a hint of excitement in his voice: "Father, someone from Xingyun Pavilion has sent news. They said they can help us refine fire." Bodhisattva."

Tang Zhen frowned, a little confused: "Xingyun Pavilion? We didn't send them an invitation letter."

"It was the disciples of Xingyun Pavilion who heard the news themselves and offered to help." Tang Huo'er explained, "According to the disciples they sent, Master Xiao Ling will come to Burning Flame Valley in person later. Personally help us refine the elixir we need."

Hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Tang Zhen's eyes, but then he heard Tang Huo'er add: "But they put forward a condition, which is to ask us, Burning Flame Valley, to teach Xiao Ling the Three Mysterious Transformations of Sky Fire."

"Valley Master, this must not be done!" Wu Chen, the elder of Burning Flame Valley, suddenly stood up and said with righteous indignation, "The Three Mysterious Changes of Heavenly Fire are the treasure of our Burning Flame Valley and must not be spread easily!"

When Wu Chen spoke out, several other elders also nodded in agreement.

Facing such a scene, Tang Zhen frowned, and Tang Huoer felt a sense of sadness in his heart. After all, this was related to her life and safety, but these elders seemed to value the inheritance of a secret technique more.

Immediately, Tang Huoer cast a searching gaze on Tang Zhen.

Tang Zhen responded with a firm and reassuring look, and his voice sounded in the hall, calm and powerful: "I have made up my mind on this matter. If the alchemists we invited can successfully refine the elixir, there is no need to bother. Master Xiao Ling.”

"But if they can't complete it, then even if we have to come up with the Three Mysterious Changes of Heavenly Fire, we have to ask Master Xiao Ling to help. My decision will not change, this matter is settled..." (End of Chapter)