. Under the gentle moonlight, a slender figure slowly emerged from his own courtyard. It was Xiao Ling, who had just returned from outside.
As he gently entered the courtyard, Xiao Ling quietly released a hint of his spiritual perception, perceptively noticing Xiao Yixian and Qinglin, each absorbed in their own cultivation.
Seeing this, Xiao Ling couldn't help but nod softly, his heart instantly filled with approval.
Knowing that allowing them to cultivate peacefully was far more important than any interruption, he refrained from approaching. Xiao Ling
silently thought, "Even if one possesses the greatest talent, without the determination to persevere in cultivation, one cannot become a truly powerful being." As he pondered this
thought, Xiao Ling slowly withdrew his gaze and, with steady steps, walked towards Zi Yan's room.
He gently pushed open the door, revealing a faint purple glow filling the room. Zi Yan, lying on the bed, was gently enveloped in this light, appearing mysterious and captivating.
The light flickered, as if alive, dreamlike and mysterious.
Seeing the changes taking place in Zi Yan, Xiao Ling thought to himself, "It seems her energy has accumulated to a critical point. It won't be long before she'll be able to transform and advance." Xiao Ling
's eyes were filled with anticipation, as if he had already witnessed the dramatic increase in Zi Yan's strength after her successful advancement.
Xiao Ling stroked his chin, a thought suddenly forming in his mind: "When Zi Yan breaks through to become a sixth-level magical beast, she should briefly return to her adult form. I wonder what she'll look like as a queen. It's truly exciting."
"But the return to adult form will only last a short time. Perhaps she'll need to consume the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit to fully recover."
Xiao Ling stood quietly by the bed, gazing at Zi Yan for a moment. Once he was sure she was stable, he withdrew his gaze.
After glancing back once more, Xiao Ling quietly exited the room, as if he had never been there.
A short while later, Xiao Ling returned to his room. He slowly shed his robe and untied his belt before lying sideways on the immaculately decorated bed.
The softness of the bed didn't immediately lull Xiao Ling into sleep. He recalled that his body was already sixteen years old.
In the quiet night, Xiao Ling's thoughts drifted back to memories of his past life.
In his previous life, Xiao Ling was ordinary and unremarkable, constantly lost in the trivialities of life, lingering on the edge of his dreams. Amidst the vast sea of humanity, he was like a tiny speck of dust, so ordinary that the world almost ignored him.
He had never experienced anything so fantastical, nor had he met such a sincere friend.
Recalling the regrets of his past life and comparing them to the magnificent journeys of his current one, Xiao Ling felt a surge of emotion.
He deeply understood that everything he had in this life was hard-earned, so he must cherish and protect the beauty of the present.
With memories of the past and anticipation for the future, Xiao Ling's consciousness gradually faded, and he slowly drifted into a sweet dream.
...
The next day.
The first rays of morning sunlight streamed through the window, gently and warmly shimmering upon Xiao Xun'er's elegantly decorated boudoir, illuminating her delicate and charming profile.
Xiao Xun'er slowly awoke from her sleep, slowly opening her eyes, feeling the sun's gentle caress. After lazily pausing for a few moments in bed, stretching her slender figure, Xiao Xun'er rolled out of bed and stood up to wash.
Xiao Xun'er sat in front of the dressing table, gently picked up a towel and soaked it in water. When the wet towel touched her delicate skin, she thought to herself: "I'll go see that Senior Yao Chen later to see if he is really as reliable as Brother Xiao Ling said."
"By the way, I'd also like to get to know the Little Medical Fairy and Qing Lin, the E'nan Poison Body and the Green Snake Three Flower Eyes that Brother Xiao Ling mentioned before. Even I haven't seen them in person yet, so this is a good opportunity to see them. I don't know what kind of special people they are, but they shouldn't be too difficult to get along with."
Xiao Xun'er carefully put on her makeup, washed up simply, and then tidied her clothes and hair in front of the mirror before walking out of her room.
Before leaving, Xiao Xun'er spotted her classmate Han Yue pruning flowers in the courtyard. She smiled and said, "Good morning, Han Yue! You're up so early, as usual."
Han Yue paused, returned the greeting, and curiously asked, "Xun'er, why are you leaving so early?"
Xiao Xun'er replied, "I made an appointment with Brother Xiao Ling last night, so I had to be there early. It would be embarrassing to be late."
Han Yue's eyes lit up at this, thinking, "Xiao Ling seems incredibly busy lately, making it hard to find him. Why not take this opportunity to go with Xun'er?
" Han Yue suggested, "I haven't seen Xiao Ling in ages. How about I go with you?"
Xiao Xun'er pondered the matter for a moment before agreeing, saying, "Okay, without further ado, let's get going."
Xiao Xun'er and Han Yue walked together, light-footed, towards Xiao Ling's courtyard.
Along the way, birds sang cheerfully, the fragrance of flowers wafted everywhere, and a gentle breeze caressed the hems of their skirts, adding a touch of graceful beauty to their appearance.
Sunlight softly shone on the courtyard path, illuminating their light footsteps.
Xiao Xun'er and Han Yue walked side by side, slowly entering Xiao Ling's courtyard.
In the courtyard, a woman in a pure white dress sat quietly on a stone bench, tightly clutching an ancient medical book, absorbed in her study.
This person was the Little Medical Fairy.
Sunlight filtered through the leaves, dappling her figure, as if she were draped in a golden veil.
Her long, slender eyebrows sometimes furrowed slightly, as if she encountered a difficult mystery within the book, and sometimes slowly relaxed, as if she had grasped the key in an instant.
Her bright eyes were focused and deep, as if the entire world consisted only of the medical book in her hands.
Qinglin crouched in a corner of the courtyard, meticulously tending to the vibrant array of flowers and plants.
Several pet snakes trailed behind her. Qinglin gently caressed every leaf and flower, teasing them.
Her petite form loomed among the blossoms, like a fairy among the flowers.
A gentle smile graced Qinglin's innocent face, as if these plants and pet snakes were her most precious treasures.
The sound of Xiao Xun'er and Han Yue's footsteps shattered the tranquility of the courtyard, catching the attention of Xiao Yixian and Qinglin.
The Little Medical Immortal put down the medical book in her hand, stood up, and looked at the newcomer with clear eyes, with a hint of doubt and curiosity in her eyes.
Qinglin also stopped what he was doing, straightened up, and revealed a bit of fear in his eyes.
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Xiao Xun'er was the first to speak with a smile: "How are you both? I'm Xiao Xun'er, and this is Han Yue."
Han Yue also nodded slightly, with a friendly smile on her face, and said: "It's our first meeting. I hope you can take care of me."
The Little Medical Fairy smiled warmly in return and said: "It turns out to be Miss Xiao Xun'er and Miss Han Yue. I have heard of your names for a long time. It's an honor to meet you today."
Qing Lin said timidly: "Welcome here."
Xiao Xun'er smiled gently and said: "I guess you two are Miss Xiao Medical Fairy and Miss Qing Lin. Brother Xiao Ling often talks about you in my ears."
The Little Medical Fairy was slightly startled, and then responded: "Xiao Ling is also I often think of Miss Xun'er. I imagine you two have a very close sibling relationship."
As the two women talked, Han Yue looked around curiously and asked, "Miss Qinglin, where is Xiao Ling? And why haven't we seen that girl Ziyan?"
Qinglin gently stroked her hair and replied, "Master Xiao Ling is in the alchemy room, studying alchemy, and Sister Ziyan is practicing in her room. It's not convenient for them to come out at this critical moment."
Xiao Xun'er nodded gently and said, "I see. Let's wait for them in this courtyard."
The few of them found a stone table in the courtyard and sat down. The Little Medical Fairy asked Qinglin to fetch some tea and snacks to entertain the guests.
Han Yue gazed at the beautiful scenery around her and exclaimed, "This courtyard is so exquisitely arranged, so elegantly appointed. I've seen it before, and while it wasn't quite as messy, it was still quite different from now."
Xiao Xun'er smiled and replied, "Brother Xiao Ling has always been a thoughtful person. I'm sure he's meticulously tended every plant and tree in this courtyard."
As she spoke, a gentle breeze blew by, bringing with it the fragrance of flowers.
The Little Medical Fairy took a sip of tea and said, "Xiao Ling is also extremely obsessed with alchemy, often spending long hours in the alchemy room."
Just then, Qing Lin returned with tea and snacks, carefully placing them on the stone table.
Han Yue picked up a snack and savored it, saying, "This snack tastes really good too. I can see how much thought went into it."
Qing Lin's already rosy face brightened at Han Yue's praise. These snacks were made by Qing Lin himself.
Qing Lin thought radiantly, "If this sister likes it so much, Young Master Xiao Ling will surely be pleased too."
As
they conversed, smoke curled up from Xiao Ling's alchemy room, a rich medicinal aroma filling the air like a veil.
A variety of rare medicinal herbs were neatly arranged on the shelves, a dazzling display each emitting a unique aroma.
In the alchemy furnace, a blazing flame rose vigorously, its whirring sound seeming to speak of the mystery and wonder of alchemy.
Xiao Ling concentrated on controlling the flame, his gaze focused. The shifting shapes of the flames showed that Xiao Ling's control of the flame had reached a state of mastery.
Yao Chen floated leisurely nearby, his expression calm, occasionally offering guidance, his words imbued with rich experience and profound wisdom.
Suddenly, Xiao Ling's brow furrowed, and the flame in his hand slightly deformed. Clearly, something was amiss.
As Xiao Xun'er and Han Yue entered the quiet courtyard, the subtle sound of footsteps and the rustling of clothing were easily detected by Xiao Ling.
Xiao Ling turned his head and looked calmly at Yao Chen, saying in a natural tone, "Master Yao, there's something I need to clarify with you. Xun'er probably came here to meet you."
Yao Chen paused his gestures and slowly turned his gaze towards Xiao Ling. Confused, he asked, "I'm just a remnant soul, why would she want to see me?"
Xiao Ling's expression remained unchanged as he explained slowly, "Master Yao, when I met Xun'er yesterday, I told her about you. I guess she wanted to meet you out of curiosity."
As for the deal he had mentioned with Xiao Xun'er, Xiao Ling didn't intend to tell Yao Chen just yet.
Yao Chen suddenly understood, a faint smile on his face. He said, "So that's how it is. I guess this little girl has some concerns."
Xiao Ling smiled faintly and said, "Master Yao, Xun'er has a special status. You must be more careful when interacting with her."
Yao Chen nodded, his expression relaxed, "Don't worry, I'm well-informed.
I won't make any mistakes." "In that case, let's not keep them waiting too long."
Then, Xiao Ling quickly and methodically gathered the alchemy instruments.
Yao Chen transformed into a soft ray of light and glided lightly into the Bone Flame Ring. Xiao Ling gently grasped the Bone Flame Ring in his hand, took a deep breath, and walked briskly out of the alchemy room.
As Xiao Ling left the alchemy room, he looked up and saw the women in the courtyard.
Hearing the sound of steady footsteps, the conversation drew their gazes.
Xiao Ling's tall figure approached with a leisurely pace.
The sunlight cast a golden outline on Xiao Ling's body. His already remarkable features became even more handsome in the light and shadow, his deep eyes shone with a gentleness and composure.
Xiao Ling smiled, his gaze gentle as he greeted the people in the courtyard. "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. I think you all know each other by now."
His voice was as gentle as jade, like a spring breeze caressing everyone's heart.
Xiao Xun'er's beautiful eyes moved, and she opened her red lips slightly, saying, "Brother Xiao Ling, we are already familiar with each other and are having a good chat."
Xiao Ling nodded with a smile, and his eyes swept over everyone in turn, saying, "That's great. I'm also happy to see everyone getting along well."
His gaze fell on Han Yue, and a glint of joy flashed in Xiao Ling's eyes. He said, "Long time no see, Senior Sister Han Yue."
Han Yue's expression was a little complicated, as if surprise was mixed with a little complaint. She pursed her lips lightly and responded, "Xiao Ling, it's indeed been a long time no see."
Seeing Han Yue like this, Xiao Ling felt a little guilty. He muttered to himself, "I have to find an opportunity later to have a good exchange of feelings with Senior Sister."
(End of this chapter)