The Lin clan members' expressions changed drastically. Just then, Wu Hansong and Fang Jingyu, who had been healed by Bai Ying, also came out.

In an instant, a terrifying pressure from the Nascent Soul stage swept out from them like a surging tide, overwhelming the Lin clan members. This pressure was almost tangible, like a towering mountain pressing down on them. The Lin clan members immediately felt as if countless steel needles were piercing their bodies; every inch of their skin throbbed with excruciating pain, their legs trembled uncontrollably, and they could barely stand.

Wu Hansong's face was so gloomy it seemed like it could drip water. His gaze was like lightning as he coldly swept over the members of the Lin clan. He said in a chilling voice, "Bai Ying has clearly stated that she will give you the bamboo slips. Can't you all understand human language? Go back and wait obediently! What are you doing here causing trouble? You're simply courting death!" His voice boomed like thunder in everyone's ears, every word filled with anger and authority.

Having said that, he suddenly swung his hand, the movement carrying an overwhelming force. In an instant, an incomparably powerful force surged from his hand, like a whirlwind sweeping away fallen leaves, directly and violently swatting away the members of the Lin clan.

The highest cultivation level among the Lin clan members was only at the Nascent Soul stage. In front of Wu Hansong, who was at the Divine Transformation stage, they were as weak as ants.

Struck by this force, they were powerless to resist. One by one, they fell to the ground in a sorry state, covered in dust and dirt. Some even rolled several times on the ground, looking extremely miserable. Their previous arrogance had completely vanished.

Only then did they realize that even though Bai Ying was nearing the end of her life and didn't have many days left to live, she was still not someone they could bully.

Neither Xuan Yuan Chen nor the two Nascent Soul stage experts who were saved by Bai Ying were people they could deal with.

They came full of confidence, but now they have to run back dejectedly, not even daring to ask Bai Ying, "When will you be able to give them the bamboo slips?"

After driving away those troublemakers, Xuan Yuan Chen felt terribly sorry for Bai Ying.

They're still here, and these bastards dare to bully Bai Ying. What if they weren't here? Wouldn't Bai Ying have no choice but to hand over the bamboo slips to them?

"These bastards! They knew you were under a spell, yet they still dared to attack you!"

Xuanyuan Chen was absolutely furious.

Because those afflicted by the inner demon curse cannot use their spiritual power at will; the more spiritual power they use, the more easily they are corrupted by the inner demon.

Bai Ying was already on the verge of being corrupted by her inner demons. Their forcing her to use force only increased the probability of this corruption. They were practically pushing her towards her death!

"This can't go on. I'll help you find a way to break that inner demon curse, even if it costs me my life!"

Bai Ying had told Xuan Yuan Chen many times that she could break the curse on her own, but Xuan Yuan Chen just wouldn't believe her. Wu Hansong and Fang Jingyu also came over and offered suggestions with Xuan Yuan Chen, leaving Bai Ying utterly helpless.

"I really didn't lie to you, I can break the inner demon curse. It's just that I'm missing one thing. If you don't believe me, you'll see."

As she spoke, Bai Ying stretched out her hand and dripped a drop of dragon marrow liquid onto it.

The moment the drop of dragon marrow liquid touched her palm, it seemed to ignite, instantly boiling. The crystal-clear liquid began to churn violently, restless and agitated as if alive. Then, a startling scene unfolded: a jet-black gas, like a demon breaking free of its restraints, burst forth from Bai Ying's body with incredible speed. The black gas surged aggressively towards the dragon marrow liquid, instantly merging with it in a single gulp.

Xuan Yuan Chen stared at the scene, his eyes wide with disbelief.

"Do you possess the secret method to remove inner demon curses from the body?"

Bai Ying nodded. This was something she had come up with herself after her death in her previous life, as her wandering spirit drifted between heaven and earth. Although she wasn't entirely confident, she was certain she could remove the inner demon curse.

Bai Ying smiled and said to the three people, "You see, with just a little Dragon Marrow Liquid, I was able to absorb the corrosive black energy produced by the Heart Demon Curse. In this way, even if I use spiritual power, it won't be affected."

"If I had a large amount of dragon marrow liquid, along with some special spiritual herbs, I would definitely be able to extract that seed of inner demons from my body."

"Haha, that's great!"

Hearing his disciple say that she was able to remove the seed of inner demons, Xuan Yuan Chen finally felt relieved.

"So Master, I need to go to Beiyuan Prefecture to attend the Centennial Gathering of Outstanding Talents there. There is something there that can lift the curse on my heart."

"Okay, okay! We'll go with you."

"No need," Bai Ying shook her head. "Only those under one hundred years old can participate in this centennial gathering of outstanding talents."

One sentence made the three old men blush.

The youngest among them, Fang Jingyu, is over 1,500 years old; they don't even know how much older he is.

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Bai Ying bid farewell to the people of Lingxiao Sect and went to Beiyuan Prefecture alone.

She didn't rush, but walked slowly along the way.

Anyway, there's still a month until the centennial talent gathering, so she's not in a hurry.

Just then, Fang Jingyu's communication talisman suddenly lit up.

Fang Jingyu knew a Nascent Soul stage cultivator who had also contracted the same illness they had suffered from. He wanted to ask Bai Ying to help him get treatment.

Fang Jingyu said on the other end, "He's almost gone. He heard that someone cured me and wants me to introduce him to someone."

Bai Ying figured she had plenty of time, so she could go check on the way. After all, saving another Nascent Soul cultivator would be another asset to her.

The person Bai Ying wanted to save was Lu Boyuan, the patriarch of the Lu family, who could be considered a pillar of the Lu family.

Fang Jingyu said his condition was very bad and he could die at any time.

Bai Ying hurriedly rushed to the Lu family.

But to Bai Ying's surprise, as soon as she arrived at the Lu family home, she saw Lin Yuan and a group of people standing there.

Lin Yuan saw Bai Ying from afar. He heard that Bai Ying was under a demonic spell and refused to take out the contract bamboo slip. He felt a surge of disgust towards her.

Seeing that Bai Ying was about to enter the Lu family's gate, he walked over with a cold smile and then stopped her.

"Bai Ying, what are you doing here?"