Chapter 15: Ye Lingling Is About to Cry
Ye Qingyi walked to the edge of the pool and took a deep breath.
She did not attack directly, but stretched out her jade hand, and the Nine-Hearted Begonia Spirit appeared again in her palm.
The soft white light shone like moonlight on the Moonlight Agarwood in the center of the pool.
This was not an attack, but the purest guidance and comfort of vitality.
"Moonlight Agarwood, your life is pure and beautiful.
My daughter Lingling, who carries the Nine-Hearted Begonia spirit, is willing to accept your power and continue the glory of life and healing.
Please turn your strength into the cornerstone for her to move forward."
Ye Qingyi's voice flowed like a clear spring, carrying a strange power of soothing and communication.
Under the guidance of the pure vitality of the Nine-Hearted Begonia, the Moonlight Agarwood seemed to understand Ye Qingyi's words.
Its moon-white leaves swayed slightly, the buds at the top trembled gently, and the lingering stardust light spots became more active.
A gentle and submissive thought was conveyed, without any resistance, but instead with a sense of joy as if it had found a home.
Xiao Yin found this scene novel.
This Nine-Hearted Begonia, passed down from generation to generation, was indeed extraordinary!
Ye Lingling walked to the edge of the pond and released her spirit at her mother's signal.
The shadow of a Nine-Hearted Begonia, a size smaller than Ye Qingyi's, appeared in her palm. Its petals were delicate and had a girlish freshness.
"Go, Lingling." Ye Qingyi said softly.
Ye Lingling nodded, her little face full of determination.
She controlled the shadow of the Nine-Hearted Begonia, and a soft white light shot out, connecting her and Moonlight Agarwood.
At this moment, the bud on the top of the Moonlight Agarwood seemed to have exhausted its last bit of strength, and bloomed silently under the guidance of the light of the Nine-Hearted Begonia!
In an instant, an extremely rich and pure life energy burst out!
The entire valley was dyed with a dreamy silver-blue glow!
Flowers bloom and fall in just a moment.
After blooming, the jade-like plants of the Moonlight Agarwood quickly lost their luster and turned gray.
A deep yellow soul ring slowly rose!
Eight hundred and fifty years!
A perfect match for Nine-Hearted Begonia!
"Now! Lingling!" Ye Qingyi shouted softly.
Ye Lingling immediately sat down cross-legged, concentrating all her energy, pulling the silver-blue soul ring slowly down and integrating it into herself.
Buzz——!
When the soul ring entered her body, Ye Lingling's petite body trembled slightly, her face turned pale in an instant, and her brows furrowed, clearly bearing the impact of the soul ring's energy.
But she bit her lower lip tightly, and her Nine-Hearted Begonia Spirit emitted a soft white light to protect herself, trying hard to guide the pure life energy.
Ye Qingyi stood by nervously, the light of the Nine-Hearted Begonia always covering her daughter, ready to help at any time.
Guard Wang glanced around vigilantly, emitting a faint aura of the Soul Emperor level, intimidating the soul beasts that might be attracted by the fluctuations of the soul ring.
Xiao Yin watched quietly.
He could feel that although the energy in Ye Lingling's body was immense and pure, its nature was mild.
In addition, with Ye Qingyi, the top-level healing Soul Emperor guardian, although the absorption process had twists and turns, there was not much risk.
Time passed little by little.
Ye Lingling's pale face gradually regained its rosy color, her tightly furrowed brows relaxed, and the aura around her was steadily increasing.
The soul ring slowly pulsed around her, and finally completely stabilized, blending perfectly with her petite body.
When Ye Lingling opened her eyes again, her aura was noticeably stronger, reaching the level of a twenty-first-level Great Soul Master!
The shadow of her Nine-Hearted Begonia became more solid, and the edges of the petals were stained with a light silver edge of moonlight, making it appear even more holy and beautiful.
"Mom! I did it!"
Ye Lingling excitedly threw herself into Ye Qingyi's arms, her little face filled with the joy of success.
"Good girl!"
Ye Qingyi hugged her daughter tightly, her eyes full of relief.
She gently stroked Ye Lingling's hair, but her eyes turned to Xiao Yin who was sitting quietly beside her.
"Xiao Yin,"
Ye Qingyi took Ye Lingling's hand and walked to Xiao Yin, bowing solemnly.
The amazingly full curves rose and fell slightly with the movements, making Xiao Yin's eyelids twitch!
"This time, we were able to find such a compatible spirit ring, all thanks to your help!
If it weren't for your timely guidance, we mother and daughter would have been stuck in the forest for who knows how long.
Qingyi will remember this kindness in her heart!"
Ye Lingling also imitated her mother, bowed earnestly to Xiao Yin, and said softly:
"Thank you, Brother Xiao Yin."
Those pale blue eyes were filled with genuine gratitude and intimacy.
Brother?
Has this girl forgotten that she's four years older than me?
Xiao Yin quickly stood up and returned the greeting: "Auntie Ye, you are too kind. Lingling is gifted and has her own good fortune.
I just happened to be there, so I can only do my bit."
He spoke modestly, but a weight lifted from his heart.
[Ding! Mission 'Gardener's Obsession' Completed!]
[Rewards: Wish Points +500 (Current: 514!); [Seed of Life] x1; Deep Affection Between Ye Qingyi and Ye Lingling (Already Bonded)]
Looking at his wish value becoming rich again, Xiao Yin was in a good mood.
Ye Qingyi looked at Xiao Yin's humble and polite appearance, and her favorable impression of him doubled.
She smiled gently and said softly, "You are so young, yet you possess such strength and knowledge. You are truly a rare talent. What's even more rare is your kind character and willingness to help others."
She paused, her eyes revealing a sincere desire to recruit, "I wonder if you... would be willing to return to Heaven Dou City with us?
Although our Ye family is not a top sect, we do have a solid foundation in Heaven Dou City.
With your talent, if you can join my Ye family, I will definitely do my best to cultivate you.
Besides... Lingling... likes you as her brother very much." She patted her daughter's hand gently.
Ye Lingling blushed slightly when she heard her mother's words, but her lavender eyes were full of anticipation as she looked at Xiao Yin, and she whispered in agreement:
"Um... Brother Xiao Yin... Come with us?"
Guard Wang also looked at Xiao Yin with a hint of scrutiny in her eyes, but did not object.
This young man does have amazing potential.
Faced with Ye Qingyi's sincere invitation and Ye Lingling's expectant eyes, Xiao Yin did feel a little moved.
Heaven Dou City, with its resources and stable environment... this is quite tempting for a lone cultivator like him.
But this intention was instantly suppressed by the heavier reality.
A gluttonous beast sleeps in his body, possessing a secret spirit that devours everything and is unacceptable to the world.
He still needs to continuously improve his strength and needs to "avenge his previous shame"!
The road of gluttony is destined to be a lonely road of plunder and devouring.
A greenhouse cannot raise a true wild beast!
Xiao Yin took a deep breath, suppressed the ripples in his heart, and showed an apologetic but extremely determined smile on his face.
He bowed again to Ye Qingyi and Ye Lingling:
"Auntie Ye's kindness and compassion are deeply appreciated by Xiao Yin.
However, Xiao Yin has an important task to do and also has a secret that he cannot tell anyone.
The experience in this Star Dou Great Forest is not yet complete, and the road ahead is full of thorns and dangers.
I really don't dare to involve Auntie Ye and Sister Lingling with my own troubles."
His eyes were open and held a trace of unquestionable determination.
"Xiao Yin appreciates the Ye family's kindness. But please forgive me... I can't go with you."
He finally looked at Ye Lingling with a gentle look:
"Sister Lingling, practice well.
Your Nine-Hearted Begonia will surely bloom with the brightest brilliance in the future.
We are destined to meet again..."
The expectation in Ye Lingling's eyes dimmed instantly, her little mouth pursed, and a layer of mist covered her eyes.
With her head lowered, her little hands tightly grasped the corner of her mother's clothes. She said nothing, only silent loss.
Xiao Yin planted another seed.
[end of the chapter]