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Leaving the Monster Mountain Range, Xiao Ling flew back to the Xiao family home like a streak of brilliant light, swift as lightning.
In Xiao Ling's courtyard, Zi Yan sat leisurely in the gazebo, legs dangling, a brightly colored fruit in one hand, chewing it with great passion, juice dripping from the corner of her mouth.
Little Medical Fairy sat on the soft grass, various bottles and jars placed before her, intently mixing poison, her expression focused and serious.
Qing Lin squatted nearby, food in hand, carefully feeding a group of colorful snake pets, muttering something softly.
Suddenly, the sound of Xiao Ling descending was heard.
Zi Yan jerked her head up, fruit still stuffed in her mouth, and mumbled, "Xiao Ling, you're finally back!" She swallowed the uneaten fruit in her hand in one gulp and quickly ran towards Xiao Ling.
Hearing the voice, Little Medical Fairy paused, stood up, brushed the grass debris off her skirt, and smiled at Xiao Ling. "Looks like it took a little less time than expected. Did everything go smoothly?"
Qing Lin quickly set down her food, and the snake pets scattered. She trotted over, her face beaming with joy. "Master Xiao Ling, you're back."
Xiao Ling greeted the three women warmly, his face a bit tired but still wearing a gentle smile.
His gaze first fell on the Little Medical Immortal, and Xiao Ling replied, "The pill refining went smoothly." He paused, his brows furrowed slightly, and then continued, "There were just a few minor mishaps along the way."
At this point, Xiao Ling unconsciously clenched his fists. "But fortunately, Yao Lao and I worked together to resolve those problems."
"That noise coming from the Demon Beast Mountain Range just now must have been caused by you, right? It looked quite loud. Were we attacked by someone?" Zi Yan's eyes rolled around, her face full of curiosity, her hands folded across her chest, and she asked impatiently.
With a slight nod, Xiao Ling's expression was as calm as water. "It's just a Soul Palace guardian who has arrived. I've sealed his soul."
As Xiao Ling finished speaking, Yao Chen slowly emerged from the Bone Flame Ring, a warm smile on his face, and he greeted the three women and Xiao Ling.
Yao Chen, looking slightly weary, then said to the four of them, "That incident took a lot out of me. I need to go into seclusion and recover."
Qing Lin's face was filled with concern. He hurried forward, his eyes etched with worry, and asked, "Teacher, are you okay?"
Yao Chen waved his hand, smiled kindly at Qing Lin, and soothed her, "Silly girl, after all, I was once a Dou Zun. A mere Soul Palace guardian can't hurt me. Once I refine the evil spirit I just acquired, and then take the Seven Illusions Soul-Clearing Pill Xiao Ling just refined, my soul power will be significantly restored."
After chatting with the others for a while longer, Yao Chen finally took the Bone Inflammation Ring from Xiao Ling and the jade bottle containing the Seven Illusions Soul-Clearing Pill.
He nodded slightly to the group and turned to head for the training room. Yao Chen's figure gradually receded, soon disappearing from everyone's sight. It was likely that after this retreat, Yao Chen's strength would be significantly improved.
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Two months passed in a flash.
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Since Yao Chen's retreat, Xiao Ling's life has returned to peace.
He dedicates a fixed time each day to cultivating his Dou Qi.
In his free time, Xiao Ling strolls the bustling streets of Jia Ma Holy City with Zi Yan, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin.
He chats with the three women, pauses to admire interesting things, and buys delicious snacks to share.
Xiao Ling hasn't forgotten Xiao Yan, and often teaches him the art of alchemy, meticulously explaining everything from identifying herbs to controlling the heat.
Leveraging Xiao Yan's exceptional alchemy talent and substantial wealth, Xiao Ling's guidance has enabled him to become a second-grade alchemist.
Furthermore, Xiao Ling also refines elixirs of the fifth grade and above upon request. He is completely focused and skilled, honing his skills with each successful elixir-making process, and the successful elixir brings joy to those who request it.
Not only did he reap a rich harvest and acquire many treasures, but he also established friendly relations with various factions within the Holy City of Gama.
…
In the spacious and elegant reception room of the Mitel family, Xiao Ling and Hai Bodong sat opposite each other.
A maid, with graceful steps, approached the table and gently poured a cup of fragrant tea for each of them.
Xiao Ling took a sip from the teacup, then gazed across at Hai Bodong, saying slowly, "Judging from Mr. Hai's aura, I believe he has made a breakthrough in his cultivation."
Xiao Ling's investigation revealed that Hai Bodong's cultivation had not only recovered, but his realm had also reached a breakthrough, now a six-star Dou Huang.
After hearing Xiao Ling's words, Hai Bodong's face instantly bloomed with a bright smile, "Haha, after taking the Soul-Restoring Purple Pill refined by Master Xiao Ling, my cultivation level has successfully recovered to the level of a five-star Dou Huang. Perhaps it is because of my profound accumulation over the years. After practicing for more than two months, my cultivation level has broken through to the level of a six-star Dou Huang."
After listening to Hai Bodong's explanation, Xiao Ling nodded slightly, with a look of emotion and thought on his face, and said in a calm tone: "If Senior Hai Bodong had not been beaten into a Dou Ling by Queen Medusa, and had not wasted decades in Mo City, and had maintained his cultivation state, even Even if you haven't broken through to the Dou Zong realm, you can at least reach the peak of the Dou Huang realm."
Upon hearing this, Hai Bodong also sighed, a hint of complex emotions in his eyes, and slowly said: "That's all in the past, let it go."
The two chatted casually for a while, and Hai Bodong asked Xiao Ling with a puzzled look: "Master Xiao Ling, how come you have time to come to my Mitel family today? Is there anything important? If there is anything I can help with, I, Hai Bodong, will definitely accompany you."
With a faint smile, Xiao Ling cast his gaze in the direction of Hai Bodong. "Old Hai guessed correctly. I came to the Mitel family today because I do need your help. Soon, I will be leaving the Gama Empire and returning to Canaan Academy. I probably won't be returning to the Gama Imperial Capital anytime soon."
After a brief pause, Xiao Ling added, "Although the Xiao family has established a firm foothold in the Gama Imperial Capital with my help, after I leave, without a top expert to lead the family, it will inevitably be targeted by forces that covet the Xiao family's assets and resources. Moreover, if we encounter any unexpected crisis, we may fall into trouble due to our lack of sufficient strength to deal with it. Therefore, I hope that Old Hai can take care of us while I am away."
(End of this chapter)