Chapter 261 Bai He's Change
Gao Huohuo hummed thoughtfully, then asked:
"Are there any other clues in the Soul Devouring Orb?"
Zhong Hanshang shook his head, with a hint of regret in his tone: "The information in the Soul Devouring Pearl is incomplete.
However, since it appeared in Tianyou Ridge, perhaps we can start by looking for traces of demonic activity and slowly search for it."
Thinking of this, Gao Huohuo still felt that he could let Princess Huohuo give it a try.
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The territory of the human race.
"Uncle Junior Master, thanks to you just now, I won't be reckless next time."
Bai He lowered his head, with a hint of guilt and gratitude in his tone.
When Princess Huo Huo heard him say this, she snorted in her heart, thinking that rebellious teenagers are difficult to control!
But she still reached out and gently rubbed his hair, with a warm smile on her face:
"You call me Junior Master, so I will naturally protect you.
After all, before I brought you out, I promised you that Junior Master Uncle would guarantee the victory!
So feel free to do what you want, I’m here for you.”
Hearing this, Bai He's eyes instantly became moist.
The brat was finally touched by her words, and Princess Huohuo felt that her teaching along the way was not in vain.
Since Bai He was brought to the Shadow Moon Sect, he has not had much communication with Gao Huohuo.
The two of them had a rather unpleasant first meeting. Although his injuries were healed by Lin Qingxue later, there was still some estrangement in his heart.
The reason why he was so excited this time was that after being taken to the Shadow Moon Sect, he finally had the chance to come out.
At first, Bai He thought that Junior Uncle brought him along simply because he couldn't fully control the power to break evil.
However, as they gradually got along, he discovered that his junior uncle really wanted to bring him out for training.
Not only did she patiently guide him in his cultivation, she also taught him some social skills and how to deal with the various complex situations in the world of cultivation.
This gradually gave rise to a feeling of gratitude and closeness in Bai He's heart.
That time, not long after they left the Shadow Moon Sect, they came to a small sect.
That small sect only has five people, even fewer than the Shadow Moon Sect.
Since their leader had just reached the stage of Dan, his strength was limited and he was unable to deal with the evil spirits that were wreaking havoc around him.
The five people could only hide in the cellar under the sect, barely making ends meet by relying on the little spiritual food and elixirs they had saved before.
The cellar was dark and damp, and the air was filled with a smell of decay.
The five people sat together, their faces filled with fatigue and despair.
There were several empty storage bags piled up in the corner of the cellar, and the spiritual food and pills that were originally full were now almost gone.
The eldest disciple looked at the dwindling inventory and finally couldn't help but said in a hoarse voice:
"Master, if we continue like this, we will starve to death here sooner or later. Instead of sitting here and waiting to die, we should go out and fight the evil spirits!"
Upon hearing this, the headmaster's face darkened and he patted his head heavily, his tone filled with anger and helplessness:
"What nonsense! Even if we fight to the death, once the evil spirits suck our souls away, we'll become mindless monsters!
By then, there won't even be a chance for reincarnation!"
The young apprentice huddled in a corner and asked timidly:
"Master, is it really impossible to eliminate the evil spirits? Will my soul be sucked away as soon as I go out?"
The headmaster opened his mouth, wanting to tell people how terrifying and unsolvable the evil spirits were.
But when he saw his little disciple's eyes filled with fear and expectation, he finally swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth.
He sighed, his tone heavy:
"The Yin spirits are indeed difficult to deal with, but there is some way to deal with them. It's just that... with our current strength, it's far from enough."
The cellar fell into a dead silence, with only the breathing of a few people echoing in the air.
The feeling of despair hangs over everyone's heart like the shadow of an evil spirit.
They knew that if no one came to rescue them, only death would await them.
At this moment, a spiritual power fluctuation suddenly came from outside the cellar, followed by the shrill roar of the evil spirit.
The five people looked at each other, a glimmer of hope flashing in their eyes.
The headmaster hesitated for a moment and whispered, "It seems someone is dealing with the evil spirit outside. Should we... go out and take a look?"
Before they could make a decision, the cellar door was suddenly pushed open by a gentle force.
A clear voice came in: "Fellow Daoists inside, the evil spirits have been cleared, you can come out now."
The five people were stunned for a moment, then rushed out of the cellar one after another.
The dazzling sunlight made them feel a little uncomfortable for a moment, but soon they could see the scene clearly.
The evil spirits had all disappeared, and standing before them was a girl in red and a slightly immature boy.
The girl in red was none other than Princess Huohuo, who was holding a mace, which was seriously inconsistent with her appearance.
Bai He beside her was holding a bead that emitted a faint light. There was a hint of fatigue on his face, but his eyes were exceptionally bright.
Princess Huohuo smiled slightly when she saw the five people coming out, and said in a relaxed tone:
"Are you all okay? The evil spirits have been cleared out, and there's no danger for the time being."
The leader of the small sect was so excited that his whole body was shaking. He quickly stepped forward and bowed deeply.
"Thank you both for your help! If it weren't for you, we would have been... we would have been..."
Princess Huohuo waved her hand and said calmly:
"The world of cultivation should support each other. If you practice well, you will be able to help others in the future."
Bai He stood aside, watching this scene silently, and his admiration for his junior uncle deepened a little.
He originally thought that the world of cultivation was a world where the strong preyed on the weak and the strong were respected.
But his uncle's actions made him understand that the power of a cultivator is not only for himself, but also for protecting others.
As for the four disciples, their originally confused eyes gradually became firm as they looked at Princess Huohuo's figure.
They finally understood that the evil spirits were not invincible. As long as they were strong enough, they could protect others and maintain peace like Princess Huohuo.
The headmaster took a deep breath and said solemnly, "We have no way to repay the great kindness of the two fellow Taoists.
The evil spirits are wreaking havoc right now. If you two don't mind, we'd like to follow you and do our bit to help."
Princess Huohuo smiled and shook her head.
"That's not necessary. If you don't have anywhere to go for the time being, you can go to the Shadow Moon Sect and take shelter for a while. There's a mountain protection formation there, so evil spirits can't invade."
Upon hearing this, the five people bowed in unison, their eyes filled with gratitude and hope.
They knew that from this moment on, their fate would change because of Princess Huohuo.
The haze of despair has dissipated, replaced by infinite longing and firm belief in the future.
Bai He also suddenly realized from that time that his junior uncle brought him out not only for experience, but also to make him understand the meaning of cultivation.
It is not just about pursuing strength, but also about protecting and taking responsibility.
From then on, Bai He's attitude towards Junior Master Uncle changed completely.
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