Chapter 9: The Tempering of Lingxu and Qian Renxue's Growth

Bibi Dong flashed in front of Qian Renxue and grabbed her by the neck with both hands.

Perhaps influenced by her killing intent, or perhaps just wanting to frighten Qian Renxue.

With just a slight exertion of force, she made Qian Renxue unable to breathe.

"Are you sure you want to protect this brat even at the cost of your life?" Bibi Dong said coldly.

At this moment, Lingxu realized that he had lived too comfortably these past few years; he was too weak.

But he still summoned his courage; if he didn't act now, what kind of man would he be?

He scrambled up from the ground, channeled all his strength, and struck at Bibi Dong with the Eight Extremities Fist.

"Hmph... overestimating your own capabilities."

With just a wave of Bibi Dong's hand, Lingxu was sent flying, hitting the wall with a 'thud'.

Lingxu felt as if his body were about to fall apart.

But he couldn't care about the pain in his body right now; at this moment, there wasn't a single part of Qian Renxue's heart or body that didn't ache.

After all, this was her mother, unlike anyone else.

All Lingxu could do now was fight with his life, using every ounce of his strength to rescue Qian Renxue, even if it meant death.

Martial Soul Possession, second soul skill activated.

His wings spread, and he used the Phantom Shadow Steps to constantly change direction as he headed toward Bibi Dong.

But the moment he got close, Bibi Dong struck, and with a single move, she sent Lingxu flying again.

Seeing this, Qian Renxue spoke up: "Brother Lingxu, stop fighting, run away quickly."

But how could Lingxu leave alone at a time like this?

"If we leave, we leave together." Lingxu once again overcame the pain with his willpower and struck at Bibi Dong again.

But the outcome remained the same; Lingxu was sent flying by a single blow again.

By this time, it was very difficult for Lingxu to get back up.

The gap between them was simply too great, so great that Lingxu's attacks were completely useless.

He only hated that his strength was not enough, that it was too low.

Yet he was only ten years old; having this level of strength was already quite good.

As long as Lingxu was given time, he would definitely be able to defeat Bibi Dong and overcome everyone.

But between life and death, who cares about age?

"Beg me, beg me and I will let him go, and you must promise me that you will never see him again. If I find out, I will kill him," Bibi Dong said.

"I will absolutely not beg you," Qian Renxue stated firmly.

"Hmph, then I will kill him!" Bibi Dong said.

Bibi Dong's soul power condensed in her hand; if it hit Lingxu, he would surely die.

At the critical moment, tears welled up in Qian Renxue's eyes, and she said: "Brother Lingxu, I'm sorry."

"Bibi Dong, I... I prom..."

Before she could finish saying she agreed, a much more powerful aura appeared.

"Bibi Dong, that's enough."

Only then did Qian Renxue say with pleasant surprise: "Grandfather, you've come. Grandfather, quickly save Brother Lingxu, he's injured and needs treatment."

At this moment, Qian Renxue's heart was still thinking of Lingxu and the injuries on Lingxu's body.

Lingxu was very moved when he heard this; at least the effort he had spent getting along with Qian Renxue over the past two years hadn't been in vain. In Qian Renxue's heart, he already had a place.

Seeing that Qian Daoliu had arrived, Bibi Dong released Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue immediately ran toward Lingxu.

"Qian Daoliu, I am educating my daughter; what business is it of yours?" Bibi Dong said coldly, showing no fear in front of Qian Daoliu.

The next instant, an aura erupted from Qian Daoliu, and even someone as strong as Bibi Dong found it difficult to move under such pressure.

Puchi... a mouthful of blood was spat out from Bibi Dong's mouth.

"As long as I am alive, Xiaoxue is under my care. Your current state is not suitable," Qian Daoliu said coldly.

"Hmph, you have no right to control me." Qian Renxue helped Lingxu up and shouted loudly at Bibi Dong.

In fact, Bibi Dong was also a pitiful person, and Qian Renxue did not know the ins and outs of the situation.

If she knew, perhaps she would be a little better to Bibi Dong.

And at this moment, Bibi Dong was indeed affected by the killing intent, and under Qian Daoliu's suppression, she returned to normal.

Watching Qian Renxue help Lingxu out the door, she also felt heartache, and even regretted what she had just done.

After Qian Renxue left, the door to her cultivation room closed, and she vowed to control the killing intent before coming out again.

"Brother Lingxu, you will definitely be alright. Grandfather, call the best healing Spirit Master," Qian Renxue said nervously.

Qian Daoliu said: "Rest assured, Little Ling's body is much stronger than an ordinary Spirit Master's."

"Then it still needs to be fast, Grandfather, go bring someone yourself," Qian Renxue said.

"Alright, alright!" After saying this, Qian Daoliu vanished from the spot; he went to find a healing Spirit Master.

Lingxu looked at the anxious Qian Renxue and the blood-red marks on her neck.

"Xiaoxue, you must have been in a lot of pain just now too," Lingxu said weakly; he was truly weak at this moment.

If his body's overall quality hadn't improved twice over the last two years, he would have really kicked the bucket.

The first time he completed a mission, it improved by 30%, and the second time, half a year ago, it improved by 20%.

It was precisely because of these two improvements that Lingxu was able to hold on until now.

Qian Renxue said: "It doesn't hurt, I'm fine."

"My strength is still too low. Xiaoxue, no matter where you are in the future, you must cultivate diligently. Regardless of how high your status becomes or what it is for, you must never neglect your cultivation," Lingxu said.

"Mm, Brother Lingxu, I definitely will." Tears streamed down Qian Renxue's face.

This was also the first time Lingxu had seen Qian Renxue shed tears, and it was for him.

At this moment, Lingxu was constantly thinking that he must become stronger and must master his own destiny.

He could not be at the mercy of others like he was today.

Bibi Dong, this debt must be settled with you in the future.

Regardless of whether Bibi Dong did it for Qian Renxue, for herself, or if she was unable to control herself due to killing intent, this was a grudge between him and Bibi Dong.

Lingxu reminding Qian Renxue was also paving the way for the future.

At this stage, Lingxu did not yet have the ability to change the plot, especially since these people were all powerhouses at the Spirit Douluo or even Title Douluo level; as a level 29 Great Spirit Master, his butterfly wings could not stir anything at all, and he could only influence those around him.

After waiting a while, Qian Daoliu brought over two healing-type Spirit Douluos.

Under the alternating treatment of the two Spirit Douluos, Lingxu's body was basically recovered, though it would still require a period of recuperation.

Qian Renxue also personally sent Lingxu home, staying by his side for a long time before returning to the Offering Hall.

The events of today had a great impact on Qian Renxue as well; she was very sad that Lingxu was injured.

But having a mother like that made her even sadder.

Since she was small, she had envied other children who had mothers, but now she felt that even if such a mother were given to her, she wouldn't want her; it would be better to have none at all.

At this moment, she stopped thinking about it.

In her heart, there was only her grandfather, Brother Lingxu, and that incompetent father—barely counting as one, but not by much.

After returning, Qian Renxue worked even harder than before.

Because without strength, she could not protect the people around her at all.

It was the same for Lingxu; he also wanted to protect the people around him and had to work even harder than Qian Renxue, because he could not always let a woman protect him.

(End of this chapter)