Death Grip
In the following days, Xueqing's injuries gradually healed, and Master Brother Mo Feiyu, along with Second Brother Ouyang Zhenhai and others, also fully recovered from their injuries during this time.
Moreover, they had informed the disciples who had reached Gaze of Fate in several other mountains about the severely injured Demon Emperor Level Beast in Lianyao Tower.
"Five days have passed; Sister, your injuries should be completely healed now, right?" After five days, Xing Chen looked at the cultivating Xueqing and asked.
"That's right, my injuries are fully healed, and my strength has improved as well. I can reach the Peak of Fate Observation Realm at any time," Xueqing slowly opened her eyes and smiled at Xing Chen.
"Then we can enter Lianyao Tower again now?" Xing Chen's eyes flashed slightly.
"Yes, we can enter again. During this time, Master Brother and the others have informed quite a few people about this matter. I estimate that many have already entered Lianyao Tower," Xueqing nodded.
"When shall we set off?" A rare urgency appeared in Xing Chen's eyes. After all, his time was not very ample; he still needed to go to the Hate Sea Region to seek the Inheritance of the Hate Emperor, aiming to reach the Spirit Void Realm within a year and obtain the Underworld Blood Fruit.
"We'll set off shortly; I know you can't wait any longer," Xueqing chuckled lightly and stood up.
She understood Xing Chen's anxious feelings, so she had already made plans in her heart.
"Brother Xing Chen, Sister Xueqing, have both of you recovered from your injuries? Let's go to Lianyao Tower today!" At that moment, Master Brother Mo Feiyu's voice came from outside the door.
"Master Brother, that's exactly what we were thinking! We didn't expect you to come find us first," Xueqing said slowly as she looked at the entering Mo Feiyu.
"Oh? Then we really are on the same wavelength," Mo Feiyu laughed heartily. However, upon seeing Xing Chen, his expression instantly filled with shock as he stammered while pointing at him, "S-S-Senior Brother, you must have made a breakthrough, right?"
"It seems so..." Xing Chen exchanged a glance with Xueqing, then spoke up.
"What on earth are you? Why are you so impressive?" Mo Feiyu looked at Xing Chen with an incredulous expression.
After all, Xing Chen's breakthrough was far too rapid. Even for him, it took a month to progress from the Initial Stage of Soul Observation to mid-stage unless he had obtained some miraculous materials during this period that could significantly boost his strength.
But clearly, Xing Chen did not have such an opportunity since he hadn't gone out at all during this time. Although it was possible that he had obtained some materials before, Mo Feiyu remembered that when he entered the Dragon Blood Palace half a month ago, he was still at the Initial Stage of Soul Observation. Now he had crossed four realms; this speed was truly unprecedented.
"Senior Brother, watch your words. How can you talk about Junior Brother Xing Chen like that?" As soon as Mo Feiyu finished speaking, before Xing Chen could respond, Xueqing was already unhappy.
"Junior Sister, are you being too protective of him? Why aren't you like this with me?" Mo Feiyu's face was instantly filled with tears, but there was nothing he could do; after all, one was his junior brother and the other was his junior sister.
"What’s wrong with me protecting my junior brother?" Xueqing huffed.
"Alright, I won't say anything," Mo Feiyu fell silent at once. At that moment, Ouyang Zhenhai also arrived, walking into the room with a big smile on his face.
"Senior Brother, you came quite early. Shouldn't we head to Lianyao Tower? The news has been spread around quite a bit already. If we don't go in soon, we might not even get a single hair," Ouyang Zhenhai said slowly.
"Yes, yes! Let's hurry in!" Behind him, Xue nodded repeatedly.
She was incredibly curious about Xueqing's beast and had long wanted to see it. Now that it was finally time to enter Lianyao Tower, she was naturally very excited.
"Are you going in too?" Xing Chen was slightly taken aback when he saw that Xue was also entering Lianyao Tower.
"Of course! That's a Demon Emperor Level beast; I definitely want to see it," Xue replied without hesitation.
"What about Meng Xin'er? If you go in, who will take care of her?" Xing Chen frowned slightly.
"Let Junior Sister Qian'er take care of her. She took care of her last time too, so you don't need to worry," Xue said with a smile. It was at this moment that Xing Chen noticed that behind Ouyang Zhenhai, besides Xue, there was also the girl named Zhao Qian'er whom he had met last time.
"Hi~ Junior Brother, we meet again!" Zhao Qian'er greeted Xing Chen with a beaming smile.
"Hi~ Senior Sister," Xing Chen responded dazedly. He felt some fondness for this friendly senior sister, but he had no idea how she felt about him.
"Junior Brother, why are you so much more enthusiastic when talking to her than when you're talking to me?" Xueqing said with a hint of jealousy upon seeing Xing Chen greet Zhao Qian'er so warmly.
"Senior Sister, please don't tease me. You should know me well enough by now!" Xing Chen replied helplessly.
Ever since he confided his feelings to Xueqing last time, his fondness for her had greatly increased, and he no longer felt as heavy and oppressed inside.
Moreover, the most important point is that his personality seems to have become less cold than before. He even asked the Hate Emperor about this matter separately and received a very affirmative answer, confirming that he indeed has changed somewhat.
However, according to the deductions of Xing Chen and Hate Emperor, as long as he uses the Fate Jade Pendant, it is very likely that he will revert to his previous state. Therefore, the Fate Jade Pendant should not be used unless it is a matter of life and death.
"Alright, I won't tease you anymore, Senior Brother, Second Senior Brother, have you both prepared everything? Also, has everything been arranged for the Wind Mountain Range?" Xueqing spoke up.
"Don't worry, Junior Sister, this has been taken care of a long time ago. We have plenty of Healing Elixirs and such," Mo Feiyu nodded.
"I have everything ready as well. Additionally, I brought a treasure specifically for dealing with beasts," Ouyang Zhenhai said with a grin.
"What treasure?" Everyone immediately asked in confusion, as Ouyang Zhenhai's statement piqued everyone's curiosity.
"Hehe, you'll naturally find out when the time comes; it wouldn't be interesting to reveal it now," Ouyang Zhenhai teased.
"Second Senior Brother, just tell us! We really want to know," Xue said while clinging to Ouyang Zhenhai's arm in a cute manner.
Her adorable face looked incredibly charming at that moment, with her big eyes sparkling as she gazed at Ouyang Zhenhai, filled with temptation.
Ouyang Zhenhai couldn't resist such temptation; after all, Xue was someone he liked. Now that she was making such an enticing expression, he instantly surrendered.
He then said, "I will only tell you, Xue Sister."
"Okay, okay, hurry up," Xue replied with a cute smile as she looked at Ouyang Zhenhai.
"Um, actually the treasure I brought this time is..." Ouyang Zhenhai began but suddenly switched to soul transmission, causing everyone to glare at him in anger.
If looks could kill, Ouyang Zhenhai would have died thousands of times at that moment.
"By the way, Xueqing Senior Sister, do you remember the treasure you obtained last time at Lianyao Tower? Is there still any of that kind of treasure left there?" Xing Chen suddenly shifted his gaze.
At this moment, Xue had just learned what kind of treasure Ouyang Zhenhai had brought. Upon hearing Xing Chen's words, her attention was immediately drawn back. Ouyang Zhenhai, Mo Feiyu, and Zhao Qian'er also turned their curious gazes toward Xing Chen.
"Treasure?" Xueqing was slightly taken aback, a look of confusion appearing on her pretty face.
"Yes, it's the item that helped us break through our limits," Xing Chen said, winking at Xueqing. He was deliberately trying to annoy Ouyang Zhenhai, who had just teased him, and now he was returning the favor in kind.
"Oh, you're talking about that? I remember there should be some left. At that time, I was in a hurry and only managed to take one," Xueqing quickly responded, playing along. Meanwhile, she secretly transmitted a message to Xing Chen: "Junior Brother, you've become so mischievous! I suddenly realize that the old you was much cuter."
Hearing Xueqing's playful tone, Xing Chen was at a loss for words. When he was indifferent, she complained he was too cold; now she thought he was too mischievous. What on earth was going on in this woman's mind?
"Wow, what treasure? What treasure? What are you talking about? Sister Xue, please tell me!" At this moment, Xue bounced over to Xueqing, once again acting cute and asking.
The reason she didn't act cute with Xing Chen was that she knew his indifferent personality meant her tactics wouldn't work on him, so she went directly to Xueqing instead.
"Sister Xue, you'll naturally find out when we get to Lianyao Tower. Isn't it pointless to discuss it now since we just left?" Before Xueqing could respond, Xing Chen shrugged.
His words were a direct copy of what Ouyang Zhenhai had just said. At this point, even the dullest person could sense that Xing Chen was deliberately teasing everyone, just like Ouyang Zhenhai had done earlier.
"Hmph, you naughty junior brother! You always trick me; I don't like you! Sister Xue will definitely tell me," Xue pouted and then turned to look at Xueqing with big watery eyes as if they were about to spill over.
Fortunately, since Xueqing was a woman, this tactic didn't work as well on her; otherwise, if it were a man, he would surely have been unable to resist.
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