Chapter 81: Ye Ling, tell me, did I succeed in protecting you this time?

"Ye Ling. Ye Ling, it really is you!"

Chen Ying'er stared fixedly at Ye Ling's position, her eyes filled with longing; for some reason, Chen Ying'er was quite attached to Ye Ling.

Perhaps it was because of their previous banter, or perhaps she was truly attracted to Ye Ling; the first stirrings of love in one's youth can be said to be the most fatal.

"Of course it's me, Ying Er, what's wrong?" Looking at Chen Ying'er's dazed and cute appearance, Ye Ling felt a bit strange; he didn't quite understand what was going on with Chen Ying'er's emotions.

"Is that the Soul Sacred Garment?" Looking at the Soul Sacred Garment worn on Chen Ying'er's body, made from one hundred and eight Spiritual Pills, Ye Ling couldn't help but sigh in admiration inwardly; things like Spiritual Pills only exist at the Ninth Rank level.

This sacred garment was also successfully crafted by the one hundred and eight strongest Ninth Rank sages of the Soul Temple, and it is worthy of the name of an Artifact.

However, after looking further down, Ye Ling frowned slightly.

Beneath the Soul Sacred Garment was a pair of very delicate little feet, slender and long, small and exquisite; from the ankles to the tips of the toes, they were extremely perfect, and the petite toes were neatly arranged like pearls one after another, carrying a maiden's shyness as they moved slightly, possessing a unique kind of cuteness.

The only flaw was that because she was walking barefoot and the surrounding air was quite cold, the pink soles of her feet were slightly pale.

Ye Ling stepped forward, took a chair out from his storage space to let Chen Ying'er sit down, and then, as if performing a magic trick, pulled out a pair of small pink shoes from the side, letting Chen Ying'er sit properly.

Chen Ying'er was actually still a bit dazed, but with Ye Ling acting like this, she didn't resist in her bewilderment, simply letting him arrange her feet. Ye Ling's movements were extremely gentle, without any strange intentions; he lifted Chen Ying'er's little feet, gently held those soft ankles, and carefully put this shoe on for her, then followed the same procedure to gently put the other shoe on for Chen Ying'er as well.

Chen Ying'er's little face had already turned completely red down to her neck, and she didn't even dare to look at Ye Ling.

Because if she looked one more time... well, it wouldn't explode, but her little face would become even more flushed with shame.

Chen Hongyu and that guard behind them only then walked over; upon seeing this scene, the guard's eyes went blank, and he was completely stunned.

No way? You just arrived? And you're already flirting with our Temple's Saintess?

Are you kidding me?!

Even if you have a Divine Seal Knight as your backing, you can't do this, right? Is our Soul Temple held in such contempt? And you're playing like this right in front of their own grandfather, the Soul Temple Hall Master?

Too bold!

This guard had to admire Ye Ling's courage; it was too strong, but as a guard, he was the first to reprimand: "This Knight, please let go of our Saint..."

But before he could finish his sentence, he saw Chen Hongyu had already walked up quickly, and there was no anger on his face, but rather a smile: "Ye Ling, it hasn't been long since the battle at Exorcist Pass ended, how do you have time to come to Wanshou Pass?"

Seeing this, the guard was dumbfounded. Good heavens, his own Hall Master is a famous granddaughter-slave; someone is treating his granddaughter like this, and he's actually smiling? How is this possible? Even if his backing is a Divine Seal Knight, it's the same; he shouldn't be afraid of a Divine Seal Knight.

"Greetings, Hall Master Chen." Ye Ling turned and bowed.

"No need to be so formal, just call me Grandfather, just like Ying Er does." Chen Hongyu laughed happily. Just kidding, not to mention that Ye Ling is the Child of Light, just his relationship with Chen Ying'er alone is enough.

"Grandfather Chen." Ye Ling nodded, then said solemnly: "But I have important business coming to find you this time."

"You didn't come just to find Ying Er? But to find me?" Chen Hongyu was puzzled, but still nodded and asked: "What is it?"

"My teacher wants to ask you to take action, and to bring the soldiers of Wanshou Pass." Ye Ling replied.

Hearing this, Chen Hongyu was startled and reached out to use a defensive skill, completely enveloping the three of them.

And the guard, upon hearing this, understood that this youth might be Long Xingyu's disciple, so the current discussion was a Hall Master-level meeting; he shouldn't listen, and couldn't listen.

He left in a hurry.

Chen Hongyu asked immediately: "What happened?"

"The Wolf Demon God has appeared within the Holy Alliance's territory." Ye Ling replied.

"Wolf Demon God? The seventy-first pillar Wolf Demon God? I remember this guy is only at the Eighth Rank Peak; even if he can use Demon God Transformation and Heavenly Demon Disintegration, he definitely wouldn't be your teacher's opponent." Chen Hongyu was puzzled.

"But the problem is, he can't fight my teacher at all." Ye Ling replied, and explained everything from beginning to end, including the possibility of a successor to the Moon Demon God.

Chen Hongyu: "..."

"I understand."

Chen Hongyu nodded; this matter was indeed not small.

Odin Town alone has three thousand households of residents, not to mention Haoyue City, and the harm and cost brought about by spreading to other cities would not be small.

If they didn't know, there would be nothing they could do.

But as one of the Six Great Temples, once they know, they must take action; this is the duty of the Six Great Temples!

After speaking, Chen Hongyu raised his head slightly, and several strange rays of light appeared from his hands; he was truly sending a message to his subordinate, the Military Chief of Wanshou Pass, telling him to start assembling the army. If it were too far, it would take some time to prepare, but it was only a few hundred miles from Haoyue City, so they just needed to prepare to launch a lightning strike quickly.

"Many thanks, Grandfather Chen. I thank you on behalf of the residents of Odin Town and Haoyue City." Ye Ling bowed again.

"You kid, you seem to care a lot about this city." Chen Hongyu smiled.

"Haoyue City is my home." Ye Ling replied.

Chen Hongyu was stunned, then laughed happily. Hahaha, if it were someone else with his current status and position, they would probably abandon their hometown in this medium-sized city and focus on the Six Great Passes and the Holy City. Only this kid Ye Ling would pay attention to his own hometown.

"You should go back and report to Long Xingyu first?"

"Try to stabilize the situation as much as possible. Within three days, I will organize the entire army and personally lead them to Haoyue City."

Hearing Chen Hongyu's words, Ye Ling nodded and said: "Many thanks, Grandfather Chen."

After speaking, Yating flew out, and his Spirit Wings flashed; he planned to settle the matter quickly and return to report to Long Xingyu. If the information arrived one day earlier, then Long Xingyu's side would be more stable!

"Wait, Ye Ling." On the side, Chen Ying'er, who had just been immersed in the strange sensation on her feet, spoke up quickly after hearing this: "Take me with you?"

"Ying Er, you..." Chen Hongyu said.

"It's fine, Grandfather, it won't make a difference of a few days, and you can rest assured with Ye Ling. Besides, Hall Master Xingyu is there too; his strength can be said to be one of the strongest in the Alliance, even stronger than you, so it must be safe by his side." Chen Ying'er acted like a spoiled child.

Chen Hongyu: "..."

Forget it, his granddaughter's reason was sufficient. He helplessly looked at Ye Ling's position and said: "Ye Ling, I'll leave Ying Er to you."

"Grandfather Chen, rest assured, I will use my life to protect Ying Er well." Ye Ling nodded. "There's no need for such a serious promise, but I'm very happy you have this heart." Chen Hongyu smiled, waved his hand, and said: "You two go."

"Okay." Both nodded.

Ye Ling spread his Spirit Wings, while Chen Ying'er drove the basic functions of the Soul Sacred Garment, allowing herself to temporarily possess the ability to fly, and left together with Ye Ling.

Chen Hongyu watched them both leave with a smile, feeling more and more satisfied the more he looked. Until the two had safely left, he turned around, intending to go and arrange these matters.

But he suddenly stopped, a flash of shock appearing in his old eyes, and he roared inwardly: "No, the Soul Sacred Garment!"

"Ying Er, you didn't leave the Soul Sacred Garment behind, that's an Artifact!!! The Artifact of our Soul Temple!!!"

With the two flying at full speed, plus constant amplification, their flight speed was not slow, and they soon arrived above Odin Town and landed quickly.

Long Xingyu and the others were nowhere to be found; only Bai Yue and Long Lingxi were staying in that small courtyard.

"Teacher's wife!" Ye Ling brought Chen Ying'er down immediately and called out as he looked at Bai Yue.

"Hmm? Oh, it's little Ye. Are you looking for your teacher?" Having resolved a knot in her heart, the sorrow had long since vanished from Bai Yue's face, leaving only joy from the bottom of her heart.

Upon receiving confirmation, Bai Yue continued: "After you left, he settled Lingxi and me down, then went to Haoyue City to find the branch Hall Master named Nalan Shu."

"He should be evacuating the residents of Odin Town right now, trying to minimize the losses as much as possible."

Hearing Bai Yue's explanation, Ye Ling understood immediately. He nodded, spoke a few words, and then took the mother and daughter with him to Haoyue City.

After entering and arranging accommodation for the two of them, he headed straight for the council hall. Currently, only Long Xingyu was sitting inside; as for Nalan Shu and the others, they had long since gone to arrange those matters.

"Teacher Xingyu." Ye Ling stepped forward and bowed in greeting immediately.

"Ye Ling? You've returned." Long Xingyu nodded, then looked behind Ye Ling and said in surprise: "Chen Ying'er? You came along too?"

Having said that, he swept a glance at Chen Ying'er, and his gaze could not help but shake violently: "An Artifact? If I recall correctly, an Artifact of the Soul Temple? Is this the Soul Sacred Garment?"

"That old fellow Chen Hongyu, he actually was willing to let you wear this thing out?"

Long Xingyu was somewhat surprised.

Hearing this, Chen Ying'er's small face turned deathly pale; she naturally knew the terrifying nature of this sacred garment.

It was impossible for her to have chosen to wear this sacred garment out casually; it was truly because of Ye Ling's actions just now that her head had grown hot with blood, and she had simply forgotten!

Seeing Chen Ying'er like this, Long Xingyu also saw what was going on.

This silly girl was also somewhat unreliable.

"Forget it, since you've already used it, come with me." Long Xingyu waved his hand, spoke, and walked to the side, with the two following behind.

On the way, Long Xingyu asked: "What did Hall Master Chen say?"

"Within three days, he will personally lead troops to provide support, while Vice Temple Master Sanshui will remain behind to preside over the overall situation," Ye Ling explained.

"Very well. I hope this matter can be brought to a successful conclusion this time; otherwise, not only Haoyue City, but Yulong Pass will also suffer a certain blow. After all, relying solely on my father to preside over the overall situation is still somewhat strenuous." Long Xingyu sighed.

How he wished that after finding his wife and child, he could immediately take them back to Yulong Pass to enjoy everything they deserved, but unfortunately, such a situation had occurred now.

It was too disgusting.

Long Xingyu was currently harboring quite a bit of anger in his heart; he wished he could just kill that 71st pillar Wolf Demon God with a single sword strike to vent his frustration.

Soon, the three arrived in a quiet room. In the very center was a large vat filled with pool water. The pool water was nearly overflowing and appeared brownish, with numerous medicinal ingredients floating in it.

Just taking a single whiff was enough to make one's spirit soar; one could fully imagine just how many precious medicinal materials were inside.

"Teacher Xingyu? This is?" Ye Ling asked in confusion.

"If I remember correctly, among the treasures you obtained in the last great battle, there was a Seventh Rank Heaven-Defying Demon Dragon Crystal. It is a treasure that inherently belongs to the category of amplifying External Spiritual Power, but it is too brutal and requires other medicinal materials to assist it."

"I originally intended to forcibly use the Holy Light Fire to burn it and then use it as a medicinal primer to increase your External Spiritual Power, but I didn't expect Chen Ying'er to actually bring the Soul Sacred Garment over. In that case, it will be easy to handle."

Looking at their confused gazes, Long Xingyu continued to explain: "Among the many Artifacts in the Alliance, this Artifact, the Soul Sacred Garment, is no less than the top five; even among the Divine Seal Thrones, only the Eternal Throne and the Fear Throne are above it."

"And its greatest value, besides the replenishment of Spiritual Power, is its ability to stir all Magic Crystals to suppress and cleanse them."

"Whether it is a Magic Beast or the Demon Race, even though Chen Ying'er is only Third Rank now, it is enough to remove the demonic nature within while ensuring its quality, leaving only the purest Spiritual Power."

"Combined with these medicinal materials, it is enough to make your External Spiritual Power and Internal Spiritual Power equal!"

As soon as these words were spoken.

The first to react was not Ye Ling, but Chen Ying'er, who was excited to see Ye Ling take out the Heaven-Defying Demon Dragon Crystal. She immediately took the Heaven-Defying Demon Dragon Crystal from Ye Ling's hand and used her Spiritual Power to make it hover in mid-air.

The 108 Spiritual Pills on the Soul Sacred Garment on her body shone continuously at this moment. One Spiritual Pill represented 10,000 points of Spiritual Power, which meant that a total of 1.08 million points of Spiritual Power were cooperating with Chen Ying'er in using her strength.

Even though the amount of Spiritual Power Chen Ying'er could actually use was only two or three hundred, the divine might within did not weaken in the slightest. With just one word from Chen Ying'er, "Disperse."

Wisps of black energy emerged from the Magic Crystal, and a resentful dragon flew out, but it instantly vanished into thin air under the divine might and did not appear again.

Watching this scene, Ye Ling was also somewhat surprised. Even he himself hadn't reacted to Chen Ying'er's speed just now; one could imagine just how fast it was.

After the cleaning was finished, Chen Ying'er was as excited as a little girl, looking at Ye Ling with a grin as if asking for credit.

Seeing all this, a touch of softness in Ye Ling's heart was thoroughly stirred. He took it with one hand but did not immediately withdraw his hand.

"The Heaven-Defying Demon Dragon Crystal contains endless hatred and is very dangerous to you; there is even a risk of death." Chen Ying'er looked at Ye Ling, her eyes brimming with emotion: "However, I have completely purified it."

"So, Ye Ling."

"Tell me, did I successfully protect you this time?"

(End of this chapter)