After listening to Xiao Ling's explanation, Han Xue and Han Yue looked at each other, then nodded, and both closed their eyes and concentrated.

As the two of them thought about it, their consciousness penetrated deep into their bodies like a gossamer. As soon as they touched the new seal, they couldn't help but be slightly startled.

Because they soon discovered that the ban that was once as cold and hard as a copper wall and iron wall was now emitting a soft light of red gold and dark blue. The two sisters could clearly feel the huge difference between the new and old seals.

Although the previous restrictions were as solid as a rock and very strong, with no risk of disorder, they were like a rigid mechanism box, releasing only a fixed amount of Dou Qi every day, flowing like an hourglass;

But the re-sealed being before them seemed like a living being connected to their minds.

When Han Yue's mind moved slightly, the majestic fighting spirit was like a stream that heard the call, flowing gently through the meridians without any feeling of collision.

Han Xue also tried to increase the attraction of her spiritual consciousness, and the power in the seal actually condensed into a cyclone and flowed through her body. Every fluctuation precisely matched her wishes.

"This... This is totally different from the feeling before!"

Han Xue's eyelashes trembled slightly, and her almond-shaped eyes widened as she looked at her sister. The pearl hairpin in her hair swayed slightly with her rapid breathing.
"As long as I think about it, the fighting spirit will be released and retracted as I wish, and there will be no risk of the fighting spirit going out of control!"

Han Yue placed her jade hand on her chest, feeling the gentle power flowing through her meridians, and a relieved smile appeared on the corner of her lips: "The inheritance left by Granny Hua can finally be truly used by us."

She raised her eyes again and looked at Xiao Ling who was sitting cross-legged on the bed, her eyes full of trust, "Xiao Ling, if it weren't for you, I'm afraid it would take us several years to completely absorb the Dou Qi in this seal."

In response, Xiao Ling just smiled and waved his hand, saying in a relaxed tone: "We are all family, I will naturally help with this little thing if I can, don't take it to heart."

His brows were relaxed and his expression was calm, as if the thrilling reorganization of the seal just now was just an ordinary matter not worth mentioning.

Seeing his attitude, Han Yue and Han Xue swallowed the thanks that were about to come out of their mouths.

The three of them have known each other for a long time, and their friendship has long been so deep that it does not need to be maintained with polite words. Any more gratitude would seem alienated.

So they just smiled at each other tacitly, hiding all their emotions in this unspoken trust.

After all, Han Yue had just succeeded as the leader of the Hua Sect not long ago, and there were many backlogs of affairs. Yesterday he asked the elders to help arrange them, so naturally he had to deal with them personally today.

After Xiao Ling helped the two sisters to properly complete the sealing, Han Yue tidied her hair and prepared to deal with the unfinished sect affairs from yesterday.

Seeing this, Xiao Ling offered to accompany her, firstly to help her share her worries, and secondly to familiarize himself with the internal situation of Hua Sect.

The two walked side by side, passing through the buildings of Hua Zong with carved beams and painted rafters. Every time they passed a palace, an elder or deacon would bow respectfully.

Xiao Ling was a renowned eighth-grade alchemist who had demonstrated his unfathomable strength in his previous competition with the Demon Flower Evil King, and had long been famous.

No matter whether they were the young disciples of Hua Sect or the older elders, the eyes they looked at him were filled with awe and eagerness.

The elders who were usually very dignified all smiled when they saw him and vied with each other to greet him.

Hua Zong had long intended to establish friendly relations with the now-powerful Xingyun Pavilion, and Xiao Ling, as a key figure in the Xingyun Pavilion, naturally became the object of everyone's scramble to make friends with.

Even when Han Yue was discussing important sect matters with several powerful elders of Hua Sect, Xiao Ling was just an "outsider" according to common sense, but because he was Han Yue's partner, the elders said frankly "we are all a family". Not only did they readily agree to let him listen in, they also frequently cast inquiring glances at him.

During the meeting, several elders either took the initiative to tell Xiao Ling the news, or asked for his opinion with a smile when discussing key decisions.

Xiao Ling was flattered by such extraordinary hospitality. In the past, he was respected for his ability in refining medicine, but he had never been trusted like this because of his status as "one of their own".

Looking at the kind eyes and smiles cast upon him by the elders of the Hua Sect, Xiao Ling did not know how to respond for a moment.

Of course, he understood what these elders were thinking. His relationship with Han Yue had long been public. Now that Han Yue was the leader of the Hua Sect, it was obvious that the Hua Sect wanted to befriend Han Yue and get closer to him.

After all, with the abilities Xiao Ling has demonstrated now, if they can establish a good relationship, it will definitely be beneficial to Hua Zong.

At the end of the meeting, the Grand Elder of the Hua Sect even spoke up personally and sincerely invited Xiao Ling to serve as a guest elder of the sect.

You should know that Hua Sect has always only accepted female disciples. Such an unprecedented invitation shows their sincerity in winning them over.

However, upon hearing this, Xiao Ling just smiled and declined. Although this honor was rare, for him, apart from the two sisters Han Yue and Han Xue, his connection with Hua Zong was really limited.

In Xiao Ling's opinion, he only needs to be Han Yue's solid backing. With his support, Han Yue, as the new leader, will be more confident in the Hua Sect.

Moreover, if Hua Zong really had difficulties in the future, how could he sit idly by for Han Yue's sake? With this in mind, a polite refusal could make the relationship between them more comfortable.

After being rejected by Xiao Ling, the elder of Hua Sect showed regret, but did not try to persuade him to stay. After discussing some sect affairs, she signaled Han Yue to accompany Xiao Ling to tour around the sect.

The other elders also nodded in tacit agreement. In their opinion, all matters of the sect could be put on hold for now, and the most urgent task was to facilitate the two of them to get along and deepen their friendship.

After all, a person like Xiao Ling must be responsible for many important tasks, and his whereabouts are usually uncertain. He will definitely not be able to stay in Hua Sect for long this time. Such a rare opportunity for the two of them to get along should not be missed.

It would be better to take this opportunity for the two of them to cultivate their feelings so that their friendship will be more solid in the future.

Xiao Ling and Han Yue looked at each other and smiled, and they understood the intentions of the elders. This arrangement was exactly what they wanted.

It has been several years since we last saw each other. Now that we meet again, it is the time to reunite after such a long time of separation. Naturally, we will not miss this rare opportunity to spend time together.
For the next half month, Xiao Ling temporarily put aside the affairs of the outside world and stayed in Huazong with peace of mind.

During the day, he either assisted Han Yue in handling sect affairs, or chatted with Han Xue; after nightfall, the three of them often sat under the moon, recounting what they had seen and thought about over the years.

This half month was like a jar of aged wine, turning all the longing between Xiao Ling and Han Yue over the years into mellow honey.

The whispers while strolling under the moon, the sitting side by side in the meeting room, as well as the memories of the past and the visions of the future, have all become the sweet rain that nourishes the friendship.

The longing that was once separated by mountains and seas has now turned into a tacit understanding of being together day and night. Not only has it not been diluted by time, but it has become thicker with the passage of years, just like the green ivy entwined around old trees, each root and vine is deeply rooted in each other's hearts.

However, the gathering eventually came to an end, and in the blink of an eye, another half month had passed.

Xiao Ling also knew that he was only staying in Huazong as a guest. If he stayed for a long time, it would be against the rules. On the eve of his departure, Xiao Ling took out a carefully prepared jade box and gave it to the two sisters.

In the jade box, dozens of high-level elixirs with a lustrous halo lay quietly on the silk. The fragrance of the elixirs was everywhere, and the scent alone was enough to make people feel refreshed.

"These pills can help you stabilize your meridians and speed up the absorption of the Dou Qi in the seal. I made them specially for you. They should be of some help to you."

Xiao Ling chuckled and explained.

Han Xue and Han Yue held this heavy gift in their hearts, and as the time of separation was not far away, their emotions were surging and their eyes could not help but turn slightly red.

On the eve of their departure, some unspoken feelings spread in silence. The moonlight shone through the window, overlapping the shadows of the three people.

There is no need for any extra words; the slight tremor when the fingertips touch each other has already made the two of them understand each other's thoughts.

This inseparable bond bloomed quietly in the night, adding an indescribable tenderness to this journey to the Flower Sect and bringing it to a perfect end.

When the morning light pierced through the clouds, Xiao Ling was already standing in front of the space passage leading to the outside world from Hua Sect, and Mu Qingluan stood quietly beside him.

After giving his final instructions to the sisters Han Xue and Han Yue, he clasped his fists and bowed to the elders of the Hua Sect who were seeing him off.

Finally, after taking a deep look back at the two graceful figures, Xiao Ling no longer hesitated. With a wave of his sleeves, he took Mu Qingluan with him and stepped into the surging space vortex.

As the passage slowly closed, the figures of the two people completely dissipated in the hazy light, leaving only faint spatial ripples on the ground that had not yet faded.

Slowly retracting her gaze, Han Xue looked at Han Yue beside her, and said with a hint of regret: "Sister, I don't know when I can see Brother Xiao Ling again after we part today."

Han Yue also withdrew her gaze, but a gentle smile appeared on the corner of her lips: "Don't worry, we will meet again if we are destined to. Next time we meet again, we can't just stand behind him, we should try to really help him."

Han Xue nodded vigorously, her eyes firm: "Don't worry, sister! I will definitely practice hard, even if it's just a little bit, I also want to help Brother Xiao Ling and share some of the burden..."

……

The blue sky was cloudless as a huge black shadow streaked across the distant sky at lightning speed. The sharp sound of breaking wind was like thunder rolling through the clouds. Wherever it passed, the clouds surged like waves, just like a giant whale breaking through the waves.

The black shadow speeding through the clouds was the one carrying Xiao Ling and Mu Qingluan away from the Liekong Seat of Hua Sect.

On the broad back of the Likong Throne, Xiao Ling and Mu Qingluan sat cross-legged.

Under the sky, the only sound was the whistling wind, but the atmosphere was strangely stagnant.

During his previous time in Hua Sect, Xiao Ling got along very closely with the sisters Han Yue and Han Xue, and spent all his time with them, caring about them.

However, Mu Qingluan was inadvertently neglected. During the days when Xiao Ling treated her differently, the grievances in her heart quietly accumulated, turning into the lingering slight displeasure between her brows at this moment.

Facing Xiao Ling's gaze, Mu Qingluan turned away, her cheeks puffed up, her hair trembling slightly in the strong wind. She was clearly feeling aggrieved, but she was trying hard to look as if she didn't care:

"What are you looking at? Is there anything good to see? Besides, aren't there enough beautiful women around you, Master Xiao Ling? Aren't they enough for you to look at?"

Seeing this, Xiao Ling smiled and moved closer to her: "Alright, alright, Junior Sister, don't be angry. Whatever treasure you want, I will find it for you immediately. Whatever elixir you want, I will refine it for you later. Don't be angry with yourself."

Seeing that she still didn't look back, Xiao Ling sighed helplessly: "It's really because I haven't seen Han Yue and Han Xue for too long before, so I couldn't take care of other things at the moment. But we will see each other every day in Xingyun Pavilion, and there are still many days to come, so don't be so petty, okay?"

Seeing Mu Qingluan's eyelashes trembling, he added: "Besides, you got along so well with them in Hua Zong, why are you angry now?"

Before he finished speaking, Mu Qingluan couldn't help but burst out laughing, raised her hand and gently hit Xiao Ling: "Slippery tongue! Who wants to see you every day!"

Seeing that Mu Qingluan finally couldn't hold back her smile, Xiao Ling finally let go of his worries. He was secretly glad that his junior sister was just having a little temper and wasn't too angry.

He immediately curled the corners of his mouth and stretched out his fingertips to poke Mu Qingluan's blushing cheek.

Just at this moment, the hand he had just raised suddenly paused slightly.

Then, the previous playful atmosphere instantly subsided, his pupils shrank slightly, the aura around him suddenly turned cold, and his eyes suddenly shot like an eagle, heading straight to the northwest where the clouds were rolling.

There, Xiao Ling felt a breath that was extremely familiar to him.

The chilly aura with strange fluctuations was like a brand engraved into his bones. He would never make a mistake. Looking across the entire continent, only the people of the Soul Palace exuded such a special aura.

Mu Qingluan, who was originally planning to continue pretending, saw Xiao Ling's expression suddenly become serious, and her face instantly became serious. She hurriedly asked, "Brother, is there something wrong?"

Xiao Ling did not look back, his eyes still fixed on the rolling clouds in the northwest, his tone was low and solemn: "Well, we did encounter some emergencies, but it's not a big deal."

After a pause, he added: "Don't worry, don't be afraid of anything that happens in the future. With my brother here, he will definitely protect you."

Hearing Xiao Ling's response, Mu Qingluan's face turned pale instantly. How could she not hear the deep meaning in his words? It was obvious that they were afraid of running into an enemy ambush this time.

But looking at Xiao Ling's calm and steady back, the words "Senior brother is here" were like a reassurance, inexplicably dispelling the panic in her heart.

Mu Qingluan took a deep breath and nodded vigorously, her voice light but firm: "Yes!"

However, Xiao Ling said this with full confidence.
With his current perception, he has already clearly detected the other party's strength. Although the people from the Soul Palace who came this time are not ordinary people, they are still not to be feared in his eyes.

With his current strength, it would be easy for him to protect Mu Qingluan's safety, and he could even capture her in one fell swoop.

He sneered inwardly. The Soul Palace had not shown up for a long time since they parted in Shengdan City. It turned out that they had been holding back something big. Taking advantage of the opportunity when Xiao Ling left Hua Zong, they set up an ambush on the road back to Xingyun Pavilion.

But it’s also good. It’s a good opportunity for the Wanhun Banner to taste some fresh “food”, which is also an unexpected surprise.

(End of this chapter)

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