Chapter 40
"You...are...Su Yuan?"
The silvery-white figure was almost invisible, as if a gentle breeze could disperse it.
Lingxi looked up and saw that figure standing against the wind, with her loose silver-white hair fluttering around her.
She secretly wondered if the person in front of her was favored by the wind, wearing a wide-sleeved robe, and under the starlight, an image of a refined and elegant gentleman, with a cool and ethereal air, stood in her mind.
Then, the silvery-white phantom floated down in Lingxi's sight.
He arrived in front of Lingxi.
"It is I."
The person in front of me spoke, and the voice was exactly the same as the one I had heard in my mind before.
Lingxi suddenly felt a little awkward and didn't know what to say:
"Hello... I'm here."
He seemed to have noticed, and slowly took a few steps back. Lingxi breathed out slightly, and just as her breathing calmed down, her sensitive ears caught a faint chuckle in the air.
Lingxi turned her head away, feeling a little embarrassed.
When Su Yuan appeared in front of her, the courage she had just mustered vanished.
"Do you have something important to discuss with me?"
The phantom image that Su Yuan condensed with his divine sense could not last long. He could have spoken to her as usual, but when he saw her standing in front of him, wanting to see him, he hesitated. For no reason, he used the moonlight to transform into human form.
Lingxi's long eyelashes trembled. She lowered her eyes and said softly, "Seeing that you are doing well, I am relieved."
A night breeze blew by, and a few strands of silvery-white hair drifted in front of me.
The hair didn't blow onto her face; instead, a cool breeze mixed with the unique fragrance of plants wafted over her.
This made Lingxi gasp for breath, looking like a lecherous pervert.
She quickly coughed twice to stop herself from having such thoughts.
"Cough cough~"
"I appreciate your kindness, but it's a matter for my friend..."
Su Yuan hesitated to speak, but when he saw Ling Xi cough twice, he assumed she had something to say, so he swallowed his words and looked at the person in front of him.
Her eyes were lowered, and her loose black hair obscured her face, making it impossible for him to see her expression.
"It's alright, it's alright."
Lingxi lowered her head awkwardly, feeling somewhat embarrassed.
His emotions were intense for a moment. The two of them already had a life-sharing pact, and even though Su Yuan didn't mean to, he still passed it on to him. After learning the reason, he smiled knowingly.
Lingxi, who only realized it belatedly, lowered her head even further.
"We've entered into a contract, which makes us different from ordinary people. We should both get used to it as soon as possible."
Lingxi, sensing the subtle joy emanating from the other party, gradually blushed.
"I know, isn't it because you suddenly appeared?"
"You scared me."
Lingxi subtly changed the subject.
Taking advantage of Lingxi's inability to see his expression, Su Yuan's lips curled up even higher. "Today was my fault. I am now restored to my current state thanks to you for taking me down the mountain and planting the Xingling Grass. Only then was my spiritual power able to improve."
Lingxi: "In that case, I should thank you."
"You helped me on several occasions."
Su Yuan smiled and said, "In that case, I will no longer use such polite words."
"It should have been done a long time ago."
Since the two have met in this life, it is a matter of fate. Whether it is good or bad, it is also a form of spiritual practice.
After that conversation, the atmosphere finally livened up.
Lingxi looked up, casually brushing her flying hair back, and thought about the things in the city: "Are you still looking for your friend?"
Su Yuan: "Find".
"We are both stranded here, I cannot abandon him."
After all, this tree in front of her is both a teacher and a friend; if it were her, she would definitely continue searching.
No matter what form he takes.
"Does he have anything on him that could save his life?"
Lingxi felt that her recovery had only just begun, and the spirits had only just begun to emerge. Now, the things they had used to commit the crimes were anything but ordinary.
"Things may not be as simple as we think now."
Su Yuan's figure swayed slightly. He steadied himself and said, "Back when I crossed the void, my spiritual treasures were already damaged. But there is one thing that might provide a clue."
Lingxi asked curiously, "What is so powerful?"
Su Yuan said calmly, "Return to the Darkness."
"It is a rare spiritual treasure that can transform yin energy and impurities into spiritual energy."
"Spiritual energy is rare nowadays, but yin energy is not difficult to obtain."
"Um."
Lingxi didn't want to provoke any powerful enemies, so she peacefully walked her dog and played with her birds, lying comfortably. Wasn't this life wonderful?
Thinking about the strange things that had happened to her recently, Lingxi complained, "That means I've encountered three things in a short period of time."
Su Yuan: "You might continue in the future."
"ah--"
Lingxi screamed inwardly.
Su Yuan also said with some helplessness: "Unless you deal with the cult, these things are probably unavoidable."
Lingxi's eyes were lifeless: "Hehe~"
"I always said there's no such thing as a free lunch."
"So...do you regret it?"
Will I regret knowing him?
Su Yuan paused, and for some reason, he found himself somewhat concerned about Ling Xi's answer.
"Never mind, we're already here."
Moreover, her strength and lifespan increased after her cultivation was successful, so she definitely benefited greatly.
If that day ever comes, she cannot pretend not to see it.
Lingxi turned to face the illusory figure and stood beside it, pursing her lips as she said, "I don't regret it, do I? Whatever happens in the future, happens."
No regrets!
Su Yuan's divine sense paused for a moment, and the illusory image flickered between light and shadow.
"What's wrong with you?" Lingxi asked, puzzled.
Su Yuan was about to gather moonlight to stabilize his figure, but upon meeting those clear eyes, he paused, and then dispersed his magical power:
"I'm going into seclusion. If you need anything, you can call me directly."
Lingxi, still confused, nodded: "Okay, sure."
She watched as the phantom transformed into a wisp of silver light and vanished, the dissipating white mist returning to its original position.
In fact, Su Yuan's magic array did not stop Ling Xi.
If Lingxi had just taken one more step into the thick fog, she could have gotten closer to Su Yuan's true form.
Unfortunately, Lingxi didn't notice.
Even if she discovers it, she won't trespass on someone else's territory.
...
Night was falling.
The sky was dotted with stars.
Lingxi sat cross-legged above the clouds.
The white cloud and the woman were surrounded by a constant flow of spiritual light. As spiritual energy continued to flow in, every strand of the cloud was imbued with magical power. Lingxi changed her hand gestures, and the cloud beneath her grew larger and larger. When it was about to fill the backyard, the expansion of the cloud stopped.
The woman opened her eyes and poked downwards with her finger without any spiritual power. As soon as her fingertip touched the cloud, she felt a soft, yielding sensation. She increased her strength, but her fingertip remained on the surface.
The clouds seemed illusory but were actually unbreakable; no matter how she tried, she could not sink into them.
The woman, who had been somewhat apprehensive, revealed a look of joy.
It's done.
She will be able to fly through the clouds from now on.
However, since I can't refine magical artifacts, flying on a sword is probably out of the question.
Suddenly, the spiritual energy in the backyard changed, slowly flowing in one direction.
Lingxi silently accepted it.
The clouds beneath their feet were then absorbed into their bodies.
As Lingxi approached, the spiritual energy had already transformed into a vortex. The girl who caused the commotion had a gentle expression, and as the spiritual energy in the courtyard cleared, her aura rose accordingly.
Wait until the breath becomes still and solid.
Lingxi breathed a sigh of relief.
He has reached the mid-stage of Qi Refining.
Jin Moli's condition was still somewhat unstable during the breakthrough, and she continued her cultivation.
Lingxi didn't leave, but stayed by her side. The three little ones also played happily nearby, not going back to sleep.
Ryougi squatted down right at her feet, standing guard solemnly.
A dark cloud drifted over from the sky, obscuring the starlight.
"Woof woof..."
Liangyi immediately discovered the golden jasmine that had emerged from the water lily.
"Master~"
"Sigh~"
Lingxi responded softly.
Jin Moli squatted down and patted Liangyi's head.
I glanced around the courtyard.
They spontaneously found work to pick the water chestnuts. After picking the water chestnuts, they needed to put them into the jade box as soon as possible to prevent the spiritual energy from being lost.
They didn't have a jade box, but their master had a purse with a lot of space inside.
Lingxi used her divine sense to probe the bottom, but even with her current strength, she couldn't reach it. She estimated that the villa she rented could easily fit inside.
"Master, I've picked all the water chestnuts. There are fifty-eight left."
Jin Moli filled the basin with the contents and quickly brought it over.
Lingxi took out her purse and put the contents inside.
After everything was tidied up, Lingxi looked up and asked, "Can you speak properly now?"
"Hmm~"
The soft, sweet voice that rang out was a delight to hear.
"Our Jasmine is so brave."
Jin Moli had a big smile on her face, and her every move exuded youthful vigor.
She buried everything from the past deep in the soil of her heart.
To provide nourishment for her future growth.
Lingxi smiled with relief, then suddenly noticed something and said, "Grandma Lin is here to pick you up. Hurry back and see Grandma."
Jin Moli hadn't seen her master for several days and had indeed missed him. She bid him farewell.
"Master, see you tomorrow, I'm leaving now."
"Okay, see you tomorrow~"
"Grandma~"
Just as Lin Fengjuan reached the large iron gate, a figure ran out from inside, calling out to her cheerfully.
"Hey, Jinbao~"
Lin Fengjuan hugged Jin Moli, who had thrown herself into her arms.
His eyes were full of loving affection as he looked at the little person in his arms.
This is her lifeline!
Jin Moli chuckled: "Grandma, I don't stutter anymore."
"Oh, no..." Lin Fengjuan replied to her granddaughter with a smile, but halfway through her sentence, her mind seemed to be struck by lightning, and she froze on the spot.
She repeated blankly, "You're not stuttering anymore?"
"Yes, I'm all better now!"
"Ha ha ha ha……"
"Yes, my Jinbao is all better!"
Lin Fengjuan felt her eyes burning. She thought of something and pulled Jin Moli to bow in the direction of Lingxi.
He murmured, "Greatly compassionate living bodhisattva, thank you, immortal master, for taking my grandson as your disciple and giving my son a new life."
The old man and the young man bowed deeply to Lingxi again and again before turning around and leaving hand in hand.
Lingxi, who was standing on the balcony watching this scene, couldn't help but take a step back and sighed inwardly.
"Grandma, have you been taking your medicine on time these past few days?" Jin Moli followed Lin Fengjuan, walking slowly.
Along the way, Jin Moli, who had recovered, kept asking Lin Fengjuan if she had taken good care of herself.
"Yes, Grandma is always on time."
"Have you been consistently doing the exercises?"
Yes!
"With you and the Immortal Master here these days, I've been eating really well."
"That……"
"Yes, we have both."
No matter what Jin Moli asked, Lin Fengjuan answered carefully, her lips curving into a smile. The further she walked, the more she smiled, until tears welled up in her eyes without her realizing it.
Jiajun~
Our jasmine is back to normal!
Lin Fengjuan and Jin Moli looked up at the starry sky at the same time.
I wonder if my son/father has been reincarnated!
Lin Fengjuan raised her rough hands, wiped away her tears, and pulled Jin Moli along, walking step by step towards home.
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