Jiu Lao gritted his teeth, a look of determination revealed in his eyes. He understood that he had to make a choice, and this choice might make him heartbroken, but in order to protect the safety of Ling Xiao and the entire family, he had no choice.

At the same time, Shangguan Li had already escaped from the dangerous city. She ran all the way until she came to a relatively safe place. She stopped, panting, and her face turned pale. It was obvious that her previous escape had cost her a lot.

Small price.

After calming her breathing for a while, Shangguan Li took out a jade tablet from her arms. The jade tablet was warm in texture and engraved with exquisite patterns, making it very precious. She gently touched the jade tablet, and a trace of complexity flashed in her eyes.

Emotions. Then, she concentrated her energy and began to contact the Empress Palace.

As she called, the jade tablet began to emit a faint light, as if establishing contact with some distant existence. Soon, a powerful force came from the jade tablet, transmitting her voice to the Empress Palace.

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In the ruined temple, the dim candlelight swayed in the darkness, reflecting Ling Xiao's resolute face. He sat by the fire, guarding Jiu Lao with all his attention, ensuring that he was not disturbed in any way during the healing process.

Several hours passed slowly, as if every moment was full of tension and anticipation. Finally, Jiu Lao's body began to tremble slightly, and his face gradually returned to a little rosy. He slowly opened his eyes, with a trace of surprise and gratitude flashing in his eyes.

. He looked at Ling Xiao, his eyes full of appreciation and worry.

"You, in order to save me, went into danger alone. Your courage and determination are really admirable." Although Jiu Lao's voice was weak, it was full of sincerity. He knew very well that in this world full of dangers, being able to do something for others

And there are fewer and fewer people who work hard without caring about themselves.

However, Jiu Lao's worries were equally deep. He looked at Ling Xiao and couldn't help but feel ripples in his heart. "You have offended so many people in order to save me. This is undoubtedly a huge crisis for you."

He sighed and continued: "I'm worried that your future will be full of ups and downs because of this."

Hearing this, Ling Xiao smiled slightly. He stood up, walked to Jiu Lao, and patted his shoulder. "Don't worry, no matter who comes, I will kill him. In this world, there is no one who can kill me."

Not born yet." His voice was firm and powerful, as if he was saying something natural.

Jiu Lao looked at Ling Xiao with a trace of surprise in his eyes. He didn't expect that this young man would be so confident and determined. However, he still couldn't help but remind him: "You are indeed very strong, but you have to know that there are no strong people in this world."

There are many warriors, and each mountain is higher than the other. Even if you can defeat the strong ones in the martial spirit realm, what about those above the martial spirit realm? How should you deal with it?"

"I still have a way to kill them!" Ling Xiao's voice was as cold as ice, and every word seemed to carry an unquestionable confidence. His eyes were firm, as if he had already seen the approaching enemies, and they

His fate has long been under his control.

When Jiu Lao heard this, he was stunned for a moment.

He has seen too many young people, some are arrogant, some are timid and cowardly, but people with both strength and confidence like Ling Xiao are really rare. His eyes stayed on Ling Xiao for a moment,

It was as if he was trying to see into this young man's heart.

"Are you...are you really sure?" Jiu Lao's voice was trembling. He was not doubting Ling Xiao's ability, but worried that this young man would be in danger because of his overconfidence.

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Ling Xiao smiled slightly, and that smile was full of desire for victory and firm belief in the future. "Jiu Lao, don't worry. Since I dare to say this, I naturally have my plan."

He paused and continued: "I know this road is not easy to walk, but I have never thought about backing down. No matter who is blocking me, I will use my sword and my strength to defeat him.

They know that I, Ling Xiao, am not that easy to mess with."

"Jiu Lao, you may have heard that there are some so-called monsters in this world. They are like evil stars, bringing endless misfortune to the people around them. Those who have come into contact with them or even have only a slight relationship with them

People like us often cannot escape the entanglement of bad luck and end up with a bad ending. However, I am completely different from them."

Ling Xiao's voice was low and firm. He stared at Jiu Lao, his eyes shining with determination.

"I, Ling Xiao, although I am walking in this turbulent world, I have my own moral principles and bottom line in my heart. For those who have sincerely helped me, given me support and trust, I will do my best to protect them

, use my life to defend their safety. I will never let anyone who has helped me leave this world easily."

Ling Xiao took a deep breath and continued: "Jiu Lao, you have sacrificed so much for me, and I will remember your kindness in my heart. In the next time, you just need to heal here with peace of mind and regain your strength. I will

Choose the most private and safe place for you to ensure you can stay away from distractions and focus on your recovery.”

"As for the Empress Palace, you don't have to worry too much. I will deal with it personally, use my sword and wisdom to uncover the conspiracy behind them, and strive for a peaceful future for you and all of us."

Looking at Ling Xiao's confident and firm gaze, Jiu Lao couldn't help but fall into deep thought. He suddenly realized that he might have underestimated this young man all along.

Ling Xiao is completely different from those legendary monsters. Those monsters often act recklessly for their own selfish desires, indirectly causing the tragedies of those around them, and even causing the entire sect to be destroyed in disaster. They are like evil spirits.

The star brings endless misfortune to the people around it.

Jiu Lao recalled his previous thoughts. He once thought that Ling Xiao was also that kind of person, blindly pursuing his own goals without caring about the safety of others.

But now, he found that he was wrong. Although Ling Xiao also had firm goals and determination, he knew how to cherish the people around him and how to protect and fight for his friends and relatives.

He realized that he had really underestimated Ling Xiao. Ling Xiao was much stronger than those selfish monsters.

A warm current surged in his heart, and he felt extremely lucky and relieved. He knew that Ling Xiao was a truly trustworthy and reliable person. His eyes turned to Ling Xiao again, full of appreciation and trust.

"You kid, you bring me surprises every time." Jiu Lao smiled and handed the drawing in his hand to Ling Xiao, "I will leave this trouble to you now. However, in order to make you more able

To successfully cope with the next challenge, I decided to give you a precious treasure map I got when I was young."
Chapter completed!