Proud Sword Soaring Clouds

Chapter 391: Chapter 284: Discovering New Ruins

Even Leng Qianqian’s perpetually indifferent face was filled with astonishment as she looked at Ling Xiao. She had sensed that his strength was likely greater than hers, but only by a small margin. Yet she had never imagined that Ling Xiao wouldn’t even lift a hand. Relying on his presence alone, he had sent the Grand Elder, a Tier Four Sword Sect, and the Second Elder, a Tier Five Sword Sect, flying. What’s more, the Grand Elder... had actually passed out!

’To send a Middle-Tier Sword Sect master flying, knock them unconscious, and leave them grievously injured using only Spiritual Power... What... what kind of power is that? Could it be... that this man already possesses the strength of a Sword Emperor?’

A strange light flashed in Qiuyue Yao’s eyes. ’My foolish little apprentice certainly has a unique eye for people, doesn’t she? Just over a year ago, this boy was still only a Celestial Vein Master! I can’t believe such a transformation has occurred in less than two years! Even our Palace Master, hailed as a true genius, doesn’t possess this kind of ability—to defeat two Elders with her presence alone!’

Song Mingyue’s eyes flickered slightly as she thought, ’His power has improved tremendously again. It’s no exaggeration to say he’s advancing by leaps and bounds!’

Ling Xiao glanced at Leng Qianqian, his expression softening slightly. "I have caused much offense today," he said, taking out a newly crafted Jade Formula and handing it to her. "If you are ever in danger, crush this, and I, Ling Xiao, will come to your aid!"

Leng Qianqian extended a fair hand and accepted the Jade Formula, her eyes filled with curiosity. ’A piece of jade... what could possibly happen if I crush it?’ she wondered. However, it was clearly not the time to ask. She nodded, tucked the Jade Formula away, and said calmly, "You are not to blame for what happened today. If I have the chance in the future, I would like to pay a visit to your territory."

"Of course... you would be most welcome!"

A calm smile touched Ling Xiao’s face as he gave Qiuyue Yao a slight bow. He wasn’t worried about the Grand Elder and Second Elder causing any more trouble for her; his Spiritual Power attack had contained the might of the second level of his cultivation technique: turning thoughts into needles!

The Second Elder might look unharmed for now, but within a few days, she would begin to periodically fall into demonic deviation! As for the unconscious Grand Elder, her Sea of Consciousness itself had been pierced by Ling Xiao’s Spiritual Power!

Once they woke up, it wouldn’t be long before they both became complete cripples. Their entire cultivation base would gradually weaken until nothing remained!

This wasn’t Ling Xiao being cruel. By not killing them, he was already giving Lengning Palace an immense amount of face. Leng Qianqian herself had said it was a personal grudge, so Ling Xiao leaving them alive was an act of mercy.

However, Ling Xiao didn’t like leaving loose ends. Even if people like them died, they would have brought it upon themselves. Since they had the audacity to insult him time and time again, they had to be prepared to face the consequences!

In other words, if Ling Xiao hadn’t been strong enough and had been killed by those two old hags, who could he have pleaded his case to?

Ling Xiao rose to leave with Song Mingyue and Shangguan Yutong, not sparing a single glance for the Second Elder and her venomous expression. As they passed through the courtyard they’d entered earlier, they saw several young women frantically clustered around the unconscious Grand Elder, completely clueless as to what had just happened. For the always domineering and powerful Grand Elder to be beaten into such a state was unthinkable. However, the Grand Elder had always been so severe and imposing within the sect that while everyone feared her, few actually liked her.

The young women looked suspiciously at the three of them. ’Did they injure the Grand Elder?’ they wondered. ’But... they don’t look like they could have!’

The three of them soon returned to Ling Xiao’s quarters. In the reception hall, Shangguan Yutong looked at Ling Xiao and Song Mingyue apologetically. "I’m so sorry, Ling Xiao," she said. "I didn’t expect this to happen. I’ve caused so much trouble for you both!"

Song Mingyue poured a cup of tea for Shangguan Yutong with a gentle expression and a sweet smile. "Don’t be so formal, Sister," she said. "Your Grand Elder and Second Elder are just too detestable. Hmph! If we weren’t here, I definitely wouldn’t have let those two off the hook today! They were asking for it!"

As she spoke, Song Mingyue suddenly looked at Ling Xiao and asked, "Oh, right. That thing you gave Lady Cold just now... what was it? It looked like one of those Jade Formulas. If she crushes it, you’ll know?"

Ling Xiao nodded, took two more from his robes, and gave one to each of them. He then explained with a smile, "These are just some little things I recently came up with. I’ve attached a trace of my Divine Sense to them. If you’re ever in danger, crush it, and I’ll be able to sense it. However... if you’re very far away, it will still take me some time to get to you. But think of them as Protective Talismans. They also contain a measure of Spiritual Power. Crushing one can instantly replenish your stamina!"

"Wow, this is amazing!" Song Mingyue said with a laugh, tucking it away safely. Shangguan Yutong bit her lower lip. In her entire life, from childhood until now, she had never felt so conflicted.

She looked deeply at Ling Xiao and said, "Ling Xiao, thank you for helping me today. As soon as we’re back on the mainland, I’m returning to my family. This matter isn’t over! The Grand Elder and Second Elder have gone too far, and my family isn’t completely powerless, you know. I was sent to my master for certain reasons when I was young, but looking back, it’s about time I went home! As for my strength? Heh. Ling Xiao, the next time we meet, even if I’m not on your level, I won’t be far behind! My family isn’t participating in this exchange event, and I have no interest in staying here any longer. Let’s just go!"

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