Chapter 49 Perhaps I've been too simplistic.
Titled Douluos are like ants. If what Ling Tianyi said is true, then how terrifying must this mysterious powerhouse be?
Upon hearing this, everyone present fell silent again, but a glint of light appeared in their eyes.
"This is indeed an opportunity for us, an opportunity for our Ling family to soar," Ling Tianchen said after a long silence. He turned to Ling Tianyi, a smile on his face. "I support you, elder brother, in establishing a cooperative relationship with the forces behind Yunze."
"Me too," Ling Hankong, the third son of the Ling family, nodded in agreement.
The Ling family's higher-ups quickly reached a consensus on the cooperation, choosing to cooperate with the Snow Sect.
After all, as Ling Tianchen said, this was an opportunity, and if successful, the benefits to the Ling family would be unimaginable.
Soon, Ling Tianyi specifically sought out Yunze and informed him of the Ling family's decision to cooperate.
Yunze appeared calm on the surface, but inwardly he breathed a sigh of relief. Needless to say, the Ling family remained his top choice. After all, the Ling family was extremely close to the far north, located at the northernmost point of the continent, far from the important regions. Most importantly, although the Ling family was a powerful force in Xuanbing City, they were insignificant to Yunze and the far north, posing little threat.
All these factors indicated that the Ling family was highly suitable.
After telling Yunze about this, Ling Tianyi didn't bother him further, allowing Yunze and Ling Luochen to continue their time alone.
As Xuanbing City's annual festival, the atmosphere was festive from morning
until evening. Fireworks lit up the entire city, illuminating the deep night like day.
Laughter and cheers could be heard throughout the city.
Due to the festival, the city lord's mansion made an exception every year, allowing ordinary residents to ascend the city walls, which were not normally open to the public.You'll never believe why I moved to… KarachiMeetSinglesYou'll never believe why I moved to… KarachiMeetSinglesLooking for someone in Karachi todaySingleflirtLooking for someone in Karachi todaySingleflirt
Reaching the city wall, Yunze looked down at the orderly ranks of soldiers, each holding a special kind of firework.
When lit, these fireworks roared like cannon fire, creating a series of booming sounds.
Suddenly, brilliant fireworks burst forth in the night sky, illuminating the city walls, the streets, and the smiling faces of everyone in the houses.
Yunze gazed at the smiles on the faces of the people, his gaze finally settling on Ling Luochen.
Ling Luochen didn't smile; she simply stared out of the city, lost in thought.
A
silent chuckle escaped Yunze's lips, though his face maintained a calm smile.
"Sister Luochen, the fireworks are so beautiful today," he said softly.
"Mm," Ling Luochen replied very softly, seemingly absent-minded, as if her soul had left her body.
Yunze didn't seem to mind, simply taking Ling Luochen's hand gently, which she didn't resist.
Yunze and Ling Luochen returned to the Ling family home quite late. Perhaps because this was Yunze's last night there, Ling Luochen took the initiative to let him follow her back to her room. They didn't cultivate together, but simply sat on the bed.
After a long silence, Ling Luochen softly said, "I don't want you to leave."
Yunze didn't answer immediately, only staring at a corner of the room.
After a while, he softly said, "Sister Luochen, I talked to Sister Hanyan on the way to Xuanbing City. Your brother...died in an accident while acquiring a soul ring, right?"
Ling Luochen was taken aback, not understanding why Yunze would suddenly ask this question.
Yunze looked up at Ling Luochen, then suddenly smiled gently, "If this has brought back bad memories, I'm sorry, please pretend I didn't say anything."
"It's alright. What's done is done. Now, I don't want to run away anymore." Ling Luochen said softly, her gaze softening as she looked at Yunze.
"...Yes."
"He did indeed die while acquiring a soul ring." "So, you hate soul beasts?"
"Of course I do." Ling Luochen answered, a clear surge of hatred flickering in her eyes.
However, Ling Luochen waited a long time for Yun Ze to speak.
She looked at him with some confusion, "Xiao Ze, what's wrong?"
Yun Ze glanced at her, then suddenly smiled, "Nothing, Sister Luochen, I'm leaving tomorrow, tonight is our last cultivation session."
"How about... we chat a little longer? Cultivation doesn't need to be in such a rush, does it?" Ling Luochen wasn't as eager to cultivate together as she had been in the past few days; instead, she seemed reluctant to start immediately.
"In two days you'll be going to the Frozen Forest to hunt soul beasts. Every extra period of cultivation now will greatly increase the age of your fourth soul ring." Yun Ze shook his head, his attitude slightly firm.
Ling Luochen was a little confused by Yun Ze's attitude, but her feelings for him were complex. On one hand, there was the fact that he was her younger brother, and on the other hand, there was a hazy, budding affection within him.
Therefore, Ling Luochen, with her brother-complex tendencies, naturally doted on Yun Ze and immediately nodded in agreement.
As usual, Yunze completed the spirit possession, releasing his original spirit. However, unlike before, only he knew that this time, he didn't abandon the ice elements. Instead, he actively controlled them, making them incredibly powerful yet harmless as they surged into Ling Luochen's body.
In this state, Ling Luochen quickly fell into a coma. The ice element spirit within her body circulated on its own, beginning to merge with the elements that had entered.
Catching Ling Luochen's limp body, Yunze gently placed her on the bed, his gaze complex.
He stared at Ling Luochen for a long time before letting out a silent sigh. The ice-blue patterns and armor on his body disappeared.
Then, he reached out and changed his new clothes back into his original snow-white fox fur.
After doing this, Yunze glanced at Ling Luochen again, a smile suddenly appearing on his lips, his eyes softening.
But only for a moment, this smile, this gentleness, vanished, replaced by a coldness that seemed never to have ever appeared on him before.
"Perhaps I was being too naive." Yun Ze put the new clothes Ling Luochen had bought for him into his storage pendant, and left Ling Luochen's boudoir while the night was still light.
He never looked back. At
the Ling family mansion, at the gate,
Ling Ruoxue was playing a game unique to the northern part of the Heavenly Soul Empire with her maids. Ling Qianshuang sat on a chair in the courtyard, occasionally glancing at Ling Ruoxue, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes.
Seeing Yun Ze appear, Ling Ruoxue's eyes lit up, and she ran over immediately. "Young Master Yun, where are you going?"
Yun Ze smiled slightly. "Just going for a walk."
"Oh." Ling Ruoxue nodded gently, then seemed to remember something and asked again, "Why didn't Sister Luochen come out with you?"
Yun Ze's expression remained unchanged, but his steps faltered slightly.
He looked at Ling Ruoxue and said softly, "She's tired and has already fallen asleep. I can't sleep yet, so I'm going out for a stroll."
"Hmm, there are still quite a few people outside, so please be careful!" Ling Ruoxue quickly reminded him.
"Thanks for the reminder." Yunze smiled, stopped talking to her, and walked out of the Ling residence.
Ling Ruoxue's big, adorable eyes gazed at Yunze's departing figure with a hint of fascination, while not far away, Ling Qianshuang looked somewhat puzzled.
Ling Luochen, really asleep so early?
(End of Chapter)
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