Lin Zhendong hesitated for a moment, a look of doubt on his face, and asked skeptically, "Is this method really effective?"

He frowned and continued, "Those guys aren't fools; they probably won't believe you so easily, will they?"

Qin Feng smiled slightly, his eyes gleaming with confidence, and replied, "They are indeed unlikely to believe it, but things are unpredictable, and there's always a chance of something going wrong!"

He paused for a moment, then continued, "Even a rabbit will bite when cornered, let alone us cultivators?"

"They must be worried that if we really cooperate with the Soul Devourer Clan, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

"Therefore, they would absolutely not dare to take any risks and would definitely come as quickly as possible."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhendong's eyes lit up, and he nodded in sudden realization, saying, "Yes!"

"After all, we've already seen through their plot. They're definitely worried that pushing us too hard could lead to an uncontrollable situation!"

Qin Feng nodded, then quickly changed the subject: "Everyone, hurry up and get some rest. I'm worried that the Soul Devouring Clan might launch a surprise attack when we're not paying attention!"

After hearing Qin Feng's words, everyone nodded in agreement and then turned and left.

Before long, only Qin Feng and Fairy Piaomiao remained at the scene.

Qin Feng gazed at the ethereal fairy and said firmly, "I still have some things to take care of, but I should be back soon!"

"If the Soul Devouring Clan attacks before I return, you must use the great formation to defend as much as possible and absolutely must not launch an attack rashly!"

The ethereal fairy nodded in understanding. "Okay!"

Qin Feng said no more, and his figure instantly transformed into a dazzling stream of light, speeding away.

Before engaging in battle with the Soul Devouring Clan, he instructed Feng Li and Yu Hongying to take Xiao Lin and leave first.

At this moment, he was on his way to find them, planning to arrange for Feng Li and Yu Hongying to take Xiao Lin back to the Ice Spirit Immortal Palace.

After all, the future situation is unpredictable, and he cannot foresee what will happen. He must not let Xiao Lin be put in danger.

...

About half an hour later, Qin Feng finally arrived above the valley where Feng Li, Yu Hongying, Xiao Lin, and Lin Qianqian were and stopped.

Immediately afterwards, Feng Li and Yu Hongying, holding Xiao Lin's hand, flew out of the valley and arrived in front of Qin Feng in the blink of an eye.

Lin Qianqian followed behind the three of them.

Qin Feng looked at Xiao Lin and sighed, "Xiao Lin, you have to leave this place!"

Xiao Lin frowned and asked in confusion, "Why?"

Qin Feng was silent for a moment, then sighed softly: "To tell you the truth, something might have happened to your mother!"

Qin Feng did not hide anything from Xiao Lin and immediately told him about Liu Ruyan's current situation in detail.

When Xiao Lin learned that Liu Ruyan's primordial spirit had likely been merged with Ling Xi and completely disappeared, his little face was unusually calm, and he could not even see a trace of sadness.

Xiao Lin was silent for a moment, then slowly looked up at Qin Feng, a determined look flashing in her eyes, "I'm going to find my mother."

Qin Feng's heart softened. He knew that Xiao Lin had relied on his mother since childhood, and he must be finding it hard to accept this news.

However, Liu Ruyan is no longer the same Liu Ruyan, and Qin Feng cannot guarantee that she will not harm Xiao Lin.

Qin Feng pondered for a moment, then slowly squatted down, looked Xiao Lin in the eye, and said seriously, "Xiao Lin, listen to your father, your mother is in danger right now. I don't know if she will attack you."

Xiao Lin bit her lip, but still insisted, "No, I want to go. I'm not afraid of danger, I want to find my mother!"

Qin Feng frowned, a serious expression on his face, and snorted coldly, "Xiao Lin, now is not the time for you to throw a tantrum!"

His tone was firm and unwavering: "You must follow my instructions and leave here immediately with the three of them!"

However, Xiao Lin glared back at Qin Feng without flinching, her eyes flashing with determination, and answered without hesitation, "No!"

His voice, though still young, was full of determination and courage. "You haven't taken good care of me for even a few days since I was born, so you have no right to discipline me!"

His eyes revealed his dissatisfaction and defiance towards Qin Feng. "Now that Mom is in trouble, I must go find her!"

At this moment, his expression became anxious and worried.

"I absolutely refuse to believe that my mother died so easily, nor do I believe that woman named Lingxi would hurt me!"

"After all, in a sense, she is also my mother!"

A complex emotion flashed in Xiao Lin's eyes. "Besides, I firmly believe that Mom is still alive; we've just lost contact temporarily!"

Qin Feng was stunned; he hadn't expected Xiao Lin to say such a thing. Looking into Xiao Lin's stubborn eyes, a sense of helplessness and guilt welled up inside him.

"Xiao Lin, I know I haven't been caring enough for you, but it's all for your safety," Qin Feng said in a gentle voice.

Xiao Lin remained unmoved. "I don't need your protection. I can protect myself."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than Xiao Lin suddenly broke free from Feng Li and Yu Hongying's hands, transforming into a streak of light and disappearing.

His figure moved with lightning speed, disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye.

The three women, including Feng Li, were all shocked by Xiao Lin's speed and exclaimed in amazement, "Such speed!"

They never imagined that a seemingly uncultivated Xiao Lin could possess such astonishing speed.

"This kid actually hid his cultivation level from me!"

Qin Feng's expression changed drastically; he realized he had underestimated Xiao Lin.

He originally thought that Xiao Lin had no cultivation and was just an ordinary mortal, but now it seems that Xiao Lin's strength far exceeded his imagination.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately darted off and gave chase.

The three women, Feng Li and Feng Li, realized what was happening and immediately gave chase.

Qin Feng used all his speed to try and catch up with Xiao Lin, but Xiao Lin was too fast and he always kept a distance.

They chased him all the way to the sky above a mountain range, where Xiao Lin's figure suddenly disappeared.

Qin Feng stopped, his brows furrowed as he observed the mountains below.

The mountain range was shrouded in thick fog, and there was even a mysterious power that blocked divine sense from probing it. As soon as his divine sense approached, it was instantly swallowed up.

A moment later, Feng Li and the other two women caught up one after another.

"Where is Xiao Lin?" Feng Li asked.

Qin Feng replied, "It's gone!"

"There's something strange about the mountains below; my divine sense can't detect them!"

After saying that, Qin Feng quickly descended downwards.

The three women, Feng Li and Feng Li, were all stunned for a moment. They immediately released their divine senses to investigate, but as soon as their divine senses approached the thick fog, they were swallowed up by a mysterious force.

The three women were immediately horrified and began to fall downwards.

This mountain range is so strange, they are all worried about Xiao Lin's safety.

So, as soon as they landed, they immediately scattered to search.