lcionline Chapter 520 Miss Xu, your supreme technique is nothing more than stealing wild fruits and destroying
Chapter 520 Miss Xu, your supreme technique is nothing more than stealing wild fruits and destroying
"enough."
Chen Xuan shouted sternly.
Xingze turned around and bowed deeply to Chenxuan, his voice filled with resentment:
“Master, you saw it yourself. This Ling Shuo dared to defy his superiors for the sake of a cat demon and a little butterfly!”
"This disciple is only thinking of the safety of the sect!"
Chen Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, his deep gaze sweeping over Xing Ze!
Finally, it landed on Lan Youyou, who was trembling in Ling Shuo's arms but still stubbornly peeking out.
The child's eyes were brimming with tears, but he bit his lip and refused to cry. His eyes were full of worry for Xu Wan and disgust for Xing Ze.
Chen Xuan's heart stirred slightly.
Although he had seen all walks of life, this pure, selfless devotion to his master touched him deeply, a feeling he hadn't experienced in a long time.
"Xingze!"
"You have cultivated yourself for many years, but your vision is still limited to appearances."
"A strong desire to kill can easily lead to demonic possession."
"What harm can a child possibly see?"
"If you don't even have this much tolerance, then your position as a star lord is far too narrow."
These words were undeniably heavy.
Xingze shuddered, his face turning deathly pale, cold sweat beading on his forehead. He quickly cupped his hands in greeting.
"Xingze knows he was wrong! He was just too worried about the sect..."
"No need to say more."
Chen Xuan waved his hand, interrupting him!
"I will make my own decision regarding Xiao Wan's matter."
"Since she has left, let her go."
"As for this child..."
Chen Xuan looked at Lan Youyou, his gaze softening slightly:
"She and Xiao Wan are destined to be together."
"Ling Shuo, since you're protecting her, then take good care of her."
Ling Shuo felt a great weight lifted from his heart, and quickly bowed respectfully, his tone sincere:
"Disciple obeys! I will certainly live up to the sect master's trust and protect Youyou!"
Lan Youyou peeked her little head out from Ling Shuo's arms, made a face at Xing Ze kneeling on the ground, and muttered softly:
"Bad guy! You big bad guy! My sister, Master, is not a bad guy!"
Xingze was so angry that he trembled all over, but he dared not retaliate. He could only stare at the ground, his nails almost digging into his flesh.
Chen Xuan ignored Xing Ze and turned to look at Ling Shuo and Lan Youyou, his expression kind and approachable:
"Ling Shuo, take her downstairs. Find her a pair of shoes to wear, so she doesn't catch a cold."
"Yes, Sect Master."
Ling Shuo hugged Lan Youyou tightly, bowed to Chen Xuan, glanced coldly at Xing Ze, and then turned and walked deeper into the Spirit Plant Garden.
……
Lan Youyou lay on Ling Shuo's broad and warm back.
Her little face was pressed tightly against the fabric of his pink robe.
A pair of bare little feet swayed gently in the air with Ling Shuo's steps.
Her eyes were closed, with long eyelashes still glistening with tears, and her small mouth was slightly pouting, as if she was still angry about Xingze's fierceness earlier.
They walked for about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea.
Ling Shuo was wondering where to find a pair of shoes suitable for a child.
After all, most of the people in this spiritual plant garden are adult cultivators, so where would there be any ready-made children?
As he was pondering, Lan Youyou on his back suddenly stirred.
His tightly closed eyes suddenly opened, and a faint blue light seemed to flash and disappear deep within his pupils.
"Uncle Ling, put me down."
Lan Youyou's voice carried a hint of urgency, completely different from the frightened little girl she had been just moments before.
Although Ling Shuo was puzzled, he still put her down as instructed.
After landing, Lan Youyou hopped around barefoot on the grass!
She then closed her eyes, made an extremely mysterious gesture with her little hands in front of her chest, and muttered incantations.
Ling Shuo dared not disturb them and could only quietly guard them from the side.
Suddenly, a faint blue halo appeared around Lan Youyou.
The halo was faint, as if it resonated with some mysterious force in the world.
After a while!
Lan Youyou opened her eyes, and her previously confused eyes became unusually bright.
She stretched out her little hand, pointed to the desolate orchard on the west side of the Spirit Plant Garden that was rarely visited, and said cheerfully:
"Uncle Ling, my sister's master is there! I can feel it!"
Ling Shuo was startled and quickly crouched down, lowering his voice to ask:
"Youyou, are you sure? That's an abandoned orchard, even spirit beasts don't want to go there normally."
Lan Youyou nodded vigorously, her little face as serious as an adult's:
"Because Youyou is the soul lamp of my sister's master! We formed a pact, and wherever she is, Youyou's heart will follow."
"She...she seems to be looking for something to eat!"
Upon hearing this, Ling Shuo was both surprised and delighted.
"Okay, then let's go find her."
Ling Shuo no longer hesitated and picked Lan Youyou up again.
"But you have to promise your uncle that when you see your sister, Master, later you won't say anything out of line, understand?"
Lan Youyou nodded obediently:
"Okay, Uncle Ling."
The two passed through layers of spiritual fields and soon arrived at the edge of the desolate orchard.
Most of the trees here have long since died, and weeds grow rampant, creating a stark contrast to the vibrant life in other parts of the plant garden.
If it weren't for Lan Youyou's guidance as a living soul lamp, Ling Shuo would probably have wandered around in this forest for a long time.
As they ventured deeper, the spiritual energy in the forest became increasingly thin, and various weeds swayed in the wind.
After walking for about half an incense stick's time, a rustling sound of digging came from ahead.
Ling Shuo's heart tightened. Holding Lan Youyou, he quietly moved aside a clump of dense, withered grass.
All that could be seen ahead was an open space!
Xu Wan was squatting next to a weed that was half a person tall, holding a large leaf in her hand, and carefully digging the weed up by the roots.
Maybe they're hungry!
As she dug, she pulled out a wild fruit from her bosom, which she had somehow acquired, and ate it with relish.
"sister……"
Just as Lan Youyou was about to shout, Ling Shuo quickly covered her mouth with his hand and shook his head at her.
Lan Youyou understood and blinked.
Ling Shuo cleared his throat, deliberately making his footsteps louder, and emerged from behind the withered grass:
"What kind of demon is this, stealing the spiritual herbs?"
Xu Wan was concentrating on dealing with the weed when she suddenly heard someone speaking behind her, startling her so much that her hand trembled!
The roots of the weed that had only been half-dug up were torn off.
"oops!"
Xu Wan gasped in distress!
He hurriedly and clumsily stuffed the half-chopped weed and the wild fruit in his hand behind his back, turned around, and stammered:
"Who...who's there?! I am cultivating my supreme technique right here! All unauthorized persons, leave at once!"
Ling Shuo couldn't help but laugh at her comical appearance.
He chuckled.
He carried Lan Youyou and slowly walked to Xu Wan.
His gaze swept over the pile of wild fruit pits and the uprooted weed behind her, and his smile deepened:
"Miss Xu, is your supreme technique just about stealing wild fruits and destroying spiritual herbs?"
Hearing the familiar voice, Xu Wan dared to raise her head. Peeking through her fingers, she was immediately stunned.
"Ling...Ling Shuo? And Youyou?"
Xu Wan's eyes widened, and the wariness in her eyes instantly turned into surprise.
Forget about the wild fruits and weeds hiding behind her, she suddenly stood up and dusted herself off.
"How did you find this place? There aren't even any paths in this dilapidated orchard, how did you manage to find me?"
Lan Youyou could no longer contain herself. She broke free from Ling Shuo's embrace, ran barefoot into Xu Wan's arms, hugged her leg tightly, and cried out in a tearful voice:
"Sister Master! Youyou misses you so much!"
Xu Wan was jolted off balance by the sudden hug, but felt a warm glow in her heart.
She knelt down, hugged Lan Youyou tightly, and gently rubbed her little head, her eyes slightly red.
"Good girl, Youyou~~ Did Xingze, that stern-faced devil, give you a hard time?"
As she spoke, she glanced nervously at Ling Shuo beside her, her eyes filled with worry:
"Ling Shuo, um... how is my godfather? He didn't punish you, did he?"
Ling Shuo stepped forward and looked at the two people embracing, feeling a mix of emotions.
He shook his head and said gently:
"The sect leader did not punish us."
"He told me to take good care of Youyou and specifically instructed me to find her a pair of shoes so she wouldn't catch a cold."
As he spoke, Ling Shuo shrugged helplessly and pointed to Lan Youyou's bare feet, which were covered in mud:
"But... before I could even look for my shoes, Youyou sensed your location and insisted that I bring her to find you."
Upon hearing this, Xu Wan felt a great weight lifted from her heart.
She let go of Lan Youyou, took her little hand and carefully checked her over. Seeing that she was unharmed, she was finally relieved.
Then, as if she had remembered something, she suddenly slapped her forehead!
Somewhat embarrassed, she pointed to the pile of wild fruit she had hidden behind her and the uprooted weed, and stammered:
"Um... about those shoes... could we postpone it for now?"