Chapter 43

Li Youyi knew clearly that Li Ling must have had some purpose in following him, but so far, there seemed to be no obvious malice.

It was as if she had come to check if there were any newly transformed pure immortal bodies among his companions.

But her acting this scene was truly unexpected for Li Youyi and hard to handle. It was like... the 'Affectionate Sword Art,' lethal and winning by surprise...

But what was the point of such a victory?

Could it be she didn't know that people who love to act, when they act out emotions too realistically, often end up acting themselves into it?

"Pieced together, this is definitely not the truth. Li Ling, shall we talk alone?"

Li Youyi knew that as long as they stayed under everyone's eyes, she would continue to act seriously. Therefore, he took the lead and walked into the mist in the distance.

After Li Ling gently and politely said goodbye to everyone, she followed.

Li Youyi kept his distance, not daring to walk too far; if they completely left the sight of the others, they would probably start sketching out many more scenarios on their own.

"What exactly are you trying to do? Putting on such a big show, what good does it do you?"

Knowing that the people over there couldn't hear, Li Ling leaned close to him, revealing a triumphant and playful smile: "Who told you to leave me alone at the Coffin Dock, without saying a word when you left?"

Li Youyi didn't beat around the bush and said truthfully: "Although you've almost never shown malice, you are too deliberate, giving me a feeling of... falseness. I can't see through your purpose, so I can only keep my distance."

"Then shall I be more sincere in the future?" Li Ling opened her eyes wide, looking very innocent.

"How about you be more direct?"

Li Youyi really had a headache and immediately added: "Didn't we agree that once we left the Death Spirit Mist Domain, past grievances would be wiped clean? If you don't tell me your purpose in approaching me, how can I believe in your sincerity?"

Li Ling said: "I just wanted to see if you had any precious medicine for transforming into a pure immortal body. You can understand my longing for a pure immortal body, right? But looking at your companions, they are either deformed humans or mortals, and that obsession in my heart has faded."

"I hope that's really the case."

Li Youyi said: "Come back with me, explain things clearly to everyone, and stop causing trouble. In the future, we at least have a chance to get along as friends."

"I can, but I must talk to you about serious business first."

Li Ling's expression became serious, reappearing with the nobility and coldness from when they first met, and said: "The three disciples of Shi Jiuzhai have followed us in! You know, that dog-like deformed human woman has a very keen sense of smell; she followed our scent through the Death Spirit Mist Domain."

"During the time you went to pick up your companions, fortunately, I kept leading them in circles, keeping them restrained; otherwise, the first person they would have chased would definitely be you, because the magic artifacts are all on you, and you are the most likely to have taken the Immortal Law Star."

"Now that we have gathered together, it won't be long before they track us down."

When fleeing, Li Youyi had once shouted the name "Shi Jiuzhai," and later in the Death Spirit Mist Domain, the two had talked about this matter.

Shi Jiuzhai, a figure in the 'Jiazi Record,' was as thunderous as a bell in the Southern Territory. Therefore, Li Ling already knew that those attacking the Cangli tribe were not necessarily Buddha-Crossing thieves, but very likely the Earth Wolf King Army.

"I don't really care, I run fast anyway. But your scent has also been smelled by her long ago; if they track you down, what will they do?"

Li Ling pointed to Zhao Meng and the others in the distance, saying in an earnest manner: "Lend me a hand, kill them, at least kill that dog-like deformed human woman."

One hundred thousand Buddha-Crossing thieves, ten directions of Earth Wolf flags.

Both of these forces could be called extremely vicious, with cruel methods and a forest of experts within.

The relationship was too significant and might involve the safety of the entire Lizhou.

Therefore, Li Ling had to capture one alive to take back.

At the very least, at the very least, she had to bring back a head of sufficient weight from the Earth Wolf King Army.

Li Youyi knew what Li Ling's purpose was, but her coming to find him clearly meant she was certain he would cooperate with her. Now it was indeed the case; the hidden danger had to be resolved before they caught up.

Li Youyi said: "We can cooperate one more time! But you must first tell me how you found me so accurately."

"With a great enemy at the door, don't dawdle. Didn't I say I'd be sincere in the future? After we resolve the enemy, I will definitely tell you." When Zhao Meng and the others looked over from afar, Li Ling punched him in the chest.

Li Youyi's biggest problem at the moment was that he couldn't judge his own strength clearly. But thinking that with his four-spring cultivation, plus a few magic artifacts, escaping shouldn't be much of a problem.

When he was at three springs, with the blessing of the Scripture Belt, his speed was faster than Xing Wanxing, who had opened six springs.

Li Youyi said: "With my cultivation, I might not be able to help much, but I'll try my best to help you hold down that fat man who opened six springs."

"If you use that blood sacrifice summoning method here, I estimate it will be even more spectacular than in Burial Immortal Town," Li Ling said.

Li Youyi recalled that scene in Burial Immortal Town and looked at the countless floating coffins before him, still having lingering fears, and said: "I really don't know any blood sacrifice summoning methods."

"Fine, anyway, try not to hide anything; we have to get through this difficulty together. I will also show my true trump card; actually, my martial cultivation is also quite high. This secret is currently only known to you. I'm telling you because I trust you." The reason Li Ling said this was to make herself appear more sincere.

In reality, the martial cultivation she spoke of originated from the 'Zen Sea Mist Observation' within her body.

Li Youyi showed a strange expression; both Spirit God and magic martial cultivation, she actually still hid such a backup plan?

Thinking of the instructions of the Zen Sea Mist Observation, Li Ling asked: "After our cooperation this time, can we be considered friends?"

Time was tight, and Li Youyi couldn't explain much, saying to Zhao Meng: "Senior Brother, I have to go handle an urgent matter with her; I will definitely be back before dawn. I'll leave this place to you!"

Watching the backs of the two as they walked away, Zhao Meng said: "One moment they're acting like they're dying, the next they're flying off together; what exactly is the situation?"

"Affection, this old man doesn't understand. But to make a woman act like she's dying, one of these two must be an expert."

After Master Guan said this gloomily, he immediately started jumping up and down: "Cultivate, cultivate, everyone run the breathing method."

"Zhao Meng, you have drunk a large amount of Golden Crow blood and Black Flood Dragon blood; this physique and physical strength, even without opening springs, is stronger than an ordinary four-spring magic martial expert. But you must cultivate magic power to be able to withstand the blood of a third ancient immortal beast in the future. Every time you drink one, you will gain one more giant beast characteristic on your body. Those ancient legends of transforming into dragons require drinking nine types of blood; this is the lifelong pursuit of every deformed human!"

Li Youyi and Li Ling moved rapidly like two shadows on the endless and layered floating coffins.

One with blue mist traces flowing from their legs, the other with silver magic power dissipating from their feet, one after the other, never stopping for a moment.

"It's really strange; the Blood Sea Coffin Dock wasn't this peaceful before—corpse ghosts howling, coffins vibrating, all kinds of humanoid and alien evils could be seen everywhere. What happened during this time?" she muttered to herself.

Li Youyi suspected that the bronze warship had suppressed the entire Blood Sea Coffin Dock into silence. But now the bronze warship had left, leaving only its lingering prestige; it probably wouldn't be long before this place returned to its original state, becoming dangerous and terrifying.

Li Ling's perception was extremely remarkable; sensing that they were already very close to the three great disciples of Shi Jiuzhai, she immediately slowed down with Li Youyi, trying not to make any subtle sounds.

She was very decisive, hiding into the turbid and foul-smelling blood sea to cover up all the aura on her body.

Li Youyi secretly admired her; at fifteen or sixteen years old, born into nobility, yet not at all pretentious—this was definitely a person capable of doing great things.

Covering his face, Li Youyi also held his breath and hid in the blood-colored seawater.

Gradually, three figures came rapidly from the gloomy mist, each with thick magic power on their bodies.

"Chased for a whole day; what exactly is that girl thinking? Even if she's fleeing, she should be fleeing toward the Lingxiao Living Realm. Legend has it that the Blood Sea Coffin Dock is quite dangerous," Xing Wanxing complained angrily, running at the very back.

He was already exhausted, extremely tired, and just wanted to return to the living realm as soon as possible. The Death Spirit Mist Domain, Blood Sea Coffin Dock, and Dead Spirit Realm were not places for living people to stay; after a long time, it was extremely oppressive.

Fang Tong had been observing the surroundings and said: "Perhaps she is afraid that the Master is still on the side of Burial Immortal Town, so she doesn't dare to flee back."

Yan Qingqing stopped her steps, sensing something, and thus mobilized her magic power to gather at her nose again, her sense of smell increasing accordingly. Amidst the foul, rotting, and intense aura, she searched for the one strand of human scent that belonged only to Li Ling.

This was a talent possessed by very few deformed humans; even if a person had left for an hour or was dozens of miles away, they could still smell the subtle scent.

A moment later, she said: "Strange, the scent of that mysterious man who disappeared has reappeared here..."

Fang Tong became alert instantly, the seven springs in his body surging, his magic power surging to wrap around his entire body.

"Swish! Swish! Swish..."

Seven bright light traces, ten yards long, flew out from the water, like seven winding and sharp whip-swords, slashing toward the three of them simultaneously.

A ten-yard radius turned into a dangerous zone.

Except for Fang Tong, the other two were caught in a panic, blood-stained sword wounds appearing on their bodies.

Especially Xing Wanxing, who had a foot-long sword wound slashed on his back, the wound scorched black and bleeding, almost reaching the bone. He immediately used his movement technique to flee ten yards away.

"Whoosh!"

Li Youyi jumped out of the sea holding his sword, water droplets flying, and while intercepting Xing Wanxing's path, he mobilized his four springs and channeled magic power into the Yellow Dragon Sword.

With a 'clang,' the yellow light was like a blue dragon, swift and dazzling.

No matter what, he had to hold Xing Wanxing down to buy time for Li Ling, so he had to go all out.

Too fast!

Xing Wanxing was blinded by the brilliance of the Yellow Dragon Sword, and by the time he opened his eyes, his throat had already been pierced.

The tip of the sword appeared at the back of his thick, fat-folded neck.

Killed with one sword!

Li Youyi was slightly surprised and pulled out his sword; Xing Wanxing's corpse fell to the ground with a 'bang,' blood gushing from his mouth and neck.

Fang Tong and Yan Qingqing, who were dealing with the seven light traces in the distance, noticed the situation there; although shocked, they only thought it was Li Youyi succeeding in a sneak attack, coupled with Xing Wanxing being seriously injured.

"Li Ling is mine, you go deal with him. Be cautious!"

Fang Tong picked up an iron-skinned coffin weighing seven or eight hundred pounds, his muscles and bones rattling, and smashed it toward the area of the blood sea where the seven light traces had flown out.

Li Ling rushed out of the water a step ahead, her long, snow-white legs filled with blue mist, and slapped her palm, hitting the incoming iron-skinned coffin.

"Boom!"

The iron-skinned coffin flew back, crashing onto the 'land' of floating coffins.

Fang Tong hurriedly dodged, surprised: "You actually cultivate magic martial arts too?"

(End of this chapter)