Ling Xiao opened his eyes and felt a sharp pain in his head. He looked around and realized that he had returned to his bed in the inn. He was not missing anything.
"This kid is still good enough to send me back.”Ling Xiao stood up and walked over to the Eight Immortals table. He sat on a stool, picked up the teapot, and started drinking.
After drinking a pot of tea, his headache finally got better. He raised his arm and sniffed. It was indeed a stench. It was mixed with the smell of alcohol and sweat. It was extremely unpleasant.
"It's better to change your clothes." Ling Xiao unbuttoned his shirt and took out the jade talisman Sheng Xiaomo had given him, as well as some silver. Unexpectedly, a ball of paper fell out.
"Could it be written by Dongfang Yuqing?”Ling Xiao opened the crumpled paper and saw the words written on it: My friend, there are only two ways to become a Shangxian in this world. The first was to cultivate by himself, and the second was to find a drop of God's blood essence. However, the gods had long disappeared, and the difficulty of finding blood essence was no less than cultivating to Shangxian.
After Ling Xiao finished reading it, he ignited a flame to burn the note. Although he did not have a fire element aptitude, he knew two fire-type spells, mainly so that he could start a fire and barbecue when he was camping in the wild.
" Cultivate on your own. Divine blood?" Ling Xiao shook his head." Friend, if you really treat me as a friend, then I will help you resolve your sorrow in this life. Even if it's His Holiness Bai Zihua, although I can't kill him, I will make him apologize in front of you."”
After learning that God's blood could be cultivated, Ling Xiao changed into a new set of clothes. After washing up, he packed his luggage and went downstairs to pay the bill and leave.
When the shopkeeper saw Ling Xiao coming down, he quickly ran over and said,""Sir, you're finally here. You haven't left your room for five days. You scared me to death.”
" Uh, five days." Ling Xiao's face twitched. After sleeping for five days, Dongfang Yuqing's alcohol content was really high.
"Thank you for worrying, shopkeeper." Ling Xiao knew that this fellow was afraid that he would slip away without paying for the room, but he did not point it out. He took out a golden leaf and handed it to the shopkeeper."This golden leaf should be enough to pay the bill, right?”
"Enough, enough." The shopkeeper took the golden leaf and smiled.”
"Yes." Ling Xiao nodded and left the inn.
The innkeeper saw Ling Xiao out of the inn and shouted,""You come often ~"
Ling Xiao smiled and cast the Earth Shrinking Spell. He left Jade Song City in two or three steps.
In the forest outside Yaoge City, Ling Xiao flew into the sky on his True Martial Sword. He was going to find Hua Qiangu and borrow his divine blood to cultivate.
Hua Qiangu was probably the most pitiful female lead Ling Xiao had ever seen.
She was the last god in the world. Due to the special smell on her body that easily attracted ghosts, she had been haunted by demons since she was young.
On the day she was born, not only did her mother die from childbirth, but all the flowers in the city also withered in an instant. In fact, this was not because she was a jinx to her parents. It was because she was a god, and mortals were not qualified to be her parents, so she died.
But even though she had no mother since she was young, she still lived with an optimistic heart. Until her father passed away and she met Bai Zihua, the man who made her fall for him. From then on, fate was full of misfortune and sorrow followed.
Ling Xiao knew that he had suffered enough when he was young, but compared to Hua Qiangu, he was still a far cry.
He really wanted to meet Hua Qiangu, this woman who could still maintain her innocence even after going through such a huge disaster.
"Hua Qiangu should still be a nine-year-old child, right?”Ling Xiao calculated. He only knew that Hua Qiangu lived in Hualien Village, which should not be too far from Mount Shu. Otherwise, with Hua Qiangu's young age, he would not have been able to walk so far.
"Right, Taoist Priest Qingxu from Mount Shu saw Hua Qiangu when she was born. He must know where Hualien Village is.”Ling Xiao turned around and flew towards Mount Shu on his sword. With the relationship between Mount Shu and Changliu, Priest Qingxu would probably tell him.
Mount Shu was the number one cultivation sect in Shu. It had existed since the founding of Western Zhou 1,800 years ago. Their sect was good at enchantments and sword control techniques, and their strength was second only to Changliu and Kunlun Sect.
Qing Xu was the Sect Master of Mount Shu. He was an Exalted Immortal and had been in charge of Mount Shu for more than a hundred years. He had always abided by the righteous path and was extremely upright.
Ling Xiao was stopped the moment he reached the boundary of Mount Shu. Unable to enter, he could only channel his mana and shout into the boundary,""I have something to say to Senior Qingxu of Mount Shu.”
After Mount Shu heard his voice, a small opening appeared in the barrier and two True Human Realm disciples brought him in.
Mount Shu was built in the Emei Mountains. Although the buildings were not luxurious, they were full of Dao charm. Although they were not as good as Changliu, Penglai Island was simply unsophisticated compared to them.
When they arrived at the main hall of Mount Shu, Sect Leader Qing Xu was sitting on a futon in the middle of the main hall. He smiled at Ling Xiao.
The two disciples bowed to Qing Xu and left. Qing Xu said,""Young friend, why have you come to Mount Shu?”
Ling Xiao took out the jade belt and bowed. He was still respectful to Qing Xu."Senior, junior has come down the mountain to cultivate under the orders of master Moyan. When they passed by a nearby area, they actually sensed the aura of demons nearby.”
"Demons?" Qing Xu frowned as if he had thought of something. He sighed and said,"He must have not done as I said, which is why he attracted the attention of the demons!”
"Senior, what is the reason?" Ling Xiao asked, pretending not to know.”
Qing Xu sighed again and finally told Ling Xiao what had happened. Even though Ling Xiao already knew about it, he still listened attentively.
"That child has such a fate. How can you bear to let her stay at the foot of the mountain for 18 years?”Ling Xiao asked.
"It's not that I don't want to bring her to Mount Shu, but Mount Shu is filled with men and no female cultivators. How can I take care of a girl like her?”" As the Sect Master, I have many matters to attend to in the sect. I can't help you," Qing Xu said." I can only ask for your help."”
"Senior, please speak. Junior will definitely complete it!”Ling Xiao looked like he was the only one left. Qing Xu was very satisfied and nodded,""I want you to protect that child. She's too pitiful.”
"Junior will definitely protect her. Senior, please rest assured.”It was naturally to his liking to have him protect Hua Qiangu. However, he had no idea where Hualien Village was.
Fortunately, Qing Xu told him the way to Hualien Village. Ling Xiao bade farewell and flew out of Mount Shu.
Watching Ling Xiao leave, Qing Xu couldn't help but sigh,""What an eventful time."
Meanwhile, Ling Xiao had already found Hualien Village according to Qing Xu's guidance. It was a village filled with all kinds of wildflowers. Originally, many tourists had come, and the villagers had earned a lot. Because of Hua Qiangu's accident, thousands of flowers and grass withered overnight. Since then, there were fewer tourists and the villagers had less income. That was why he took his anger out on Hua Qiangu and regarded her as a demoness.
Father Hua had no choice but to live outside the village with his daughter. However, ever since Hua Qiangu turned five, Father Hua's body began to weaken. The villagers began to spread rumors that she was a jinx to both her mother and father, and they despised her even more.
When they entered Hualien Village, the Hua family's house was already empty, so Ling Xiao found a place to rest by the roadside and asked,""Uncle, may I ask where Hua Qiangu's family is staying now?”
As he spoke, he handed a string of copper coins to the man. Nong Han took the copper coins and said,"You're talking about that little demoness, right? They were now living in the woods outside the village. Young man, why are you looking for her?"
"It's nothing. I've just heard about her and felt that it was strange, so I wanted to go and take a look.”Ling Xiao laughed.
"Then you can't get too close to her. That demoness will harm people. The moment her hand touched the flower, it withered.”Perhaps it was because he had accepted Ling Xiao's copper coins, but Nong Han was actually concerned about his safety.
"Uncle, don't worry. I'm also a cultivator. I'll be fine.”Ling Xiao said as he walked out of the village.
There was a forest outside Hualien Village, where the Hua father and daughter lived. However, Father Hua was bedridden and all the housework fell on the nine-year-old Hua Qiangu.
In the forest, a skinny girl who looked about eight or nine years old with a sallow face was carrying two buckets of water with difficulty and slowly moving. Each of the two wooden buckets was half as tall as her, and when they were filled with water, they were heavier than her entire body, so she was quickly drenched.
Seeing this, Ling Xiao hurriedly ran over, snatched the young girl's burden, and carried it on his own shoulders.
Ling Xiao's sudden appearance shocked the girl. She said softly,""Big brother, why did you take my burden? I still have to fetch water."
"These two buckets of water are heavier than you alone, so I'll naturally help you carry them home."”
"No need, I'm used to it." The girl quickly waved her hand.”However, Ling Xiao ignored her and went straight into the courtyard. He found the kitchen and poured the water into the water tank.
The young girl followed behind him silently. She only handed him a towel after Ling Xiao was done pouring the water.
Ling Xiao held the towel and shook his head." I'm a martial arts practitioner. I have a strong physique. I won't be tired even if I carry a hundred catties." Little girl, you're doing such heavy work at such a young age. What's your name? Where are your parents?" He had also guessed that the girl in front of him was Hua Qiangu. However, he couldn't just say that she was Hua Qiangu. This would scare people. Therefore, he could only pretend that he did not know.
Hua Qiangu's eyes reddened." My name is Hua Qiangu. My mother passed away and my father is bedridden." I, I have to take care of my father."
"It's really hard on you." Ling Xiao's heart was touched. He patted Hua Qiangu's head and pretended to be surprised.""What is it? You are Hua Qiangu?"
"Yeah?" Hua Qiangu was also puzzled. Did this big brother know him?
"Haha, I finally found you!”"I'm here to take care of you," Ling Xiao said with a smile. Where's your father? Hurry up and bring me there!"
"You were sent by Taoist Priest Qing Xu?" Hua Qiangu asked.
"Yes! Hurry up and bring me to see your father. I can cure Y's illness.”said Ling Xiao.
Hearing this, Hua Qiangu's expression changed. Pulling Ling Xiao's hand, he jogged into his father's room.
Hua Xiucai was considered a great father, even if his daughter was born to jinx his wife to death, even if his daughter wilted when she touched flowers, even if his daughter was called a demon. He still loved him. He was just a mortal. If he wanted to be the father of a god, he would naturally be sick and plagued by disasters.
Seeing her daughter bring in a young man, Hua Xiucai asked,""Little Gu, who is this young master?"
Hua Qiangu hurriedly said," Father, this big brother said that he was entrusted by Mount Shu's Daoist Priest Qingxu to take care of us. He even said that he could treat your illness."”
Hua Xiucai quickly stood up to thank him. Ling Xiao would never accept a patient's courtesy. He quickly helped him up and said,""Uncle, there's no need to be so polite. I was entrusted by someone to save your life.”
As he said that, he let Hua Qiangu help Hua Xiucai up. He spread out his right palm and placed it on his back. A powerful wood elemental zhen yuan was sent into Hua Xiucai's body, repairing his withered meridians.
This was the mystery of the Zhen Wu Shen Ce. It could transform the attributes of the Zhen Yuan at will, and its magical effects were endless.
Hua Xiucai's illness was only caused by a heart disease and then a loss of vitality. After all, Ling Xiao was a half-immortal. Under his full strength, Hua Xiucai's face started to turn red, and she recovered a lot of her vitality.
"Thank you for saving my life, Young Master!" Hua Xiucai tugged at Hua Qiangu's arm and said,"Little Gu, quickly thank my benefactor."”
"Thank you, benefactor!" Hua Qiangu's voice was very sweet as he bowed to Ling Xiao. In an instant, Ling Xiao felt a powerful force of karma descending on him.
"You can't even accept God's gratitude?”Just as he was feeling helpless, the True Martial Sword at his waist emitted a strange light and shattered the power of karma.
Touching the hilt of his sword to express his gratitude, Ling Xiao helped Hua Qiangu up. He said solemnly.
"From today onwards, until you become an adult and go to Mount Shu to become a disciple, I will take good care of you and let you enjoy the blessings you deserve.”
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