In the Red Flame Space——
Chu Lingxiao's whole body was surrounded by raging flames. He gritted his teeth, endured the severe pain, and tried his best to circulate the spiritual power in his body in an attempt to resist the raging flames.
However, this flame seemed to contain some strange and powerful power, constantly devouring his spiritual power, as if to burn him completely.
After realizing that his resistance was futile, Chu Lingxiao decisively gave up the pointless struggle.
He gritted his teeth and used up his last bit of strength to gather all the remaining spiritual energy around his sea of consciousness, trying hard to stay awake and conscious.
Then, with trembling hands, he took out a spirit ball condensed from pure spiritual power from his storage bag and threw it with all his might.
The spirit ball instantly sank into the flames, and then a deafening explosion resounded throughout the entire Red Flame Space. The flames were blown everywhere and dissipated a lot in an instant.
Chu Lingxiao took the opportunity to rush out of the sea of fire. He quickly identified the direction and found the "door" hidden deep in the space.
After struggling to pass through the door, he finally escaped from the Red Flame Space and fell to the ground exhausted.
He still underestimated the difficulty of the plot. He originally thought that it would take less than 300 years to complete these key plots. Now it seems...
Fortunately, he held the crimson crystal tightly in his hand, and felt a little comforted.
At least, he successfully obtained the crystal and completed this small node of the plot.
"Brother Chu, are you okay? Don't worry, I will heal you right away." Bai Yueli said with heartache as she looked at Chu Lingxiao's miserable appearance with burns all over his body.
"I'm fine." Chu Lingxiao shook his head gently when he heard her words, put the crystal in his hand into the storage bag, and then stood up while enduring the pain.
He looked down at the wounds all over his body, a faint smile playing on his lips: "I'm really fine. I'll drink some healing potion later and rest for a night, and I should be almost recovered."
"Brother Chu, you're being stubborn again."
Bai Yueli seemed to have reached a conclusion. She stopped listening to his explanation and immediately began to perform healing techniques.
The green light instantly enveloped Chu Lingxiao's body, and his wounds began to heal rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"Thank goodness you're safe." Seeing Chu Lingxiao's injuries gradually improving, Bai Yueli finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Chu Lingxiao looked at her gratefully, then took out a card from his pocket and handed it to her solemnly: "Thank you, this is the cost of my treatment, please accept it."
Bai Yueli curled her lips in dissatisfaction: "Brother Chu, we have known each other for such a long time, why are you still so distant? Even if we are not Taoist companions now, we are still friends, right? Why are you being so petty?"
"Even if we're friends, that's not okay."
Chu Lingxiao smiled and said seriously, "Friends should also adhere to principles. If you treat other people alone, you will have to charge this much money. You work so hard to treat each other, how can I let you pay in vain?"
"Besides, it's not considered awkward," he continued. "It's proven that this doesn't create a conflict of interest, but rather helps maintain our friendship for a longer period of time."
"Really...really?" There was a hint of uncertainty and hesitation in Bai Yueli's voice.
"Of course." Chu Lingxiao nodded affirmatively. "We have been friends for a long time. If we can maintain this friendship, it would be a very good thing."
Bai Yueli's eyes dimmed a little, and she whispered, "But I... don't want to be just friends with you..."
Her voice became softer and softer, until it was almost inaudible.
Chu Lingxiao sighed helplessly. He responded gently but firmly, "Yueli, I've said this many times. I already have a Taoist partner, and I love him very much. It's impossible for us to be together. I hope you can understand."
Bai Yueli was rejected again, her eyes turned red, and her voice trembled:
"Are you saying this just because you don't like me? I've been following you around for so many years. If you really have a Taoist partner, why haven't you ever come to see you? I think you're just looking for an excuse to reject me."
Chu Lingxiao shook his head lightly, his tone filled with helplessness: "How is this possible? Would I fabricate a Taoist partner just to reject you?"
"If I really don't have a Taoist partner and don't like you, I can just tell you directly. There's no need to use a Taoist partner as an excuse."
After hearing what Chu Lingxiao said, Bai Yueli's eyes became even more moist, and tears began to well up in her eyes, as if they would fall at any time.
Chu Lingxiao was a little at a loss. He didn't want to delay Bai Yueli, but due to the influence of the plot, Bai Yueli seemed unable to escape the fate of following him.
He understood that the only thing he could do now was to complete this plot as soon as possible, so as to free Bai Yueli from the constraints of the plot and allow her to truly start a new life according to her own wishes.
"Bai Yueli...are you okay?" Chu Lingxiao noticed that she kept her head down. Although he was aware of her low mood, he still asked softly out of concern.
Bai Yueli slowly raised her head, complex emotions flashing in her eyes, and suddenly asked: "Can we... really only be friends?"
Chu Lingxiao didn't hesitate for a moment, nodded firmly and gave his answer.
Seeing Chu Lingxiao so determined and without any hesitation, Bai Yueli felt a pain in her heart. She turned her head abruptly and ran away crying.
Chu Lingxiao was a little worried, but he knew that if he chased after her to comfort her at this time, it would only bring her more troubles and hope.
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