Who is spreading rumors that my filial piety towards them has changed?

Chu Mingkong suddenly plunged his face into Donglu's plump and pert breasts, making a wolfish sound as he devoured her.

The three women fell silent...

Zuo Qiuchi looked at Feng Ying questioningly:

This guy seems to be under pressure?!

Chapter 202 Thoughts on the Power of Wishes

I remember the last time I traveled from Kunlun to Xiling, it took quite a while.

But this time, traveling light, and with Chu Mingkong and the others possessing extraordinary cultivation levels, they were about to arrive at Xiling in the time it takes to take a stroll.

After Chu Mingkong left Xiling, Xiling was basically entrusted to the care of several allied forces.

After Chu Mingkong left Xiling, things did improve in many ways. After all, Wenqing Pavilion was there to keep things in check externally, and the elders of Tianya Tower were there to manage things internally.

Without the interference of Buddhism, Xiling's recuperation and restoration went very smoothly.

In the area bordering Xiling and the Crescent Moon Kingdom, there used to be nothing more than dirt roads trodden out by travelers and merchants.

It has now developed into a small town, and the flow of people between the two areas is quite substantial.

Zuo Qiuchi noticed that the sacrificial totem hanging in the center of the town was engraved with a pattern representing the worship of the Moon River Goddess.

"Wow, this town is pretty new, and it's mainly run by the Snow Mountain Tribe. If Cat Cat saw this, she'd be overjoyed!"

"That's true, Cat Cat is Yuehe's number one little believer."

Feng Ying couldn't help but smile, because he could already picture the little guy dancing around in his mind.

Chu Mingkong's focus was rather unique; he immediately spotted a familiar-looking young boy playing with several little girls.

"Is this the boy I fed poop to at the Snow Mountain Tribe last year? Goodness, it's only been a year, how come he's grown so fast?"

Zuo Donglu looked bewildered; she wasn't there at the time and had no idea what had happened.

"Hey, feed the child poop...?"

Feng Ying also vaguely remembered it. She blinked, looked down, and suddenly realized:

"It's Ma Fei again, and that kid from the flying house again?"

This was yet another sentence that Zuo Donglu couldn't understand, and she suddenly felt that all the happiness belonged to them, and she couldn't join in the conversation.

But Zuo Donglu was also a very straightforward girl. She gently tugged at Chu Mingkong's sleeve and asked directly:

"Mingkong, I want to know what you're talking about. I don't understand..."

Chu Mingkong was driving on his sword when he took the opportunity to tell his aunt about the little incident.

"Donglu, have you finished listening? Don't you think Mingkong is really despicable?" Zuo Qiuchi insulted his traitorous disciple.

"..."

It's hard to judge Zuo Donglu; silence is the greatest kindness and friendliness.

There were no familiar faces in the town, and the old priest was not there, so Chu Mingkong and the others did not linger and went directly into Xiling.

The flying swords darted through the sky, passing many places in the blink of an eye.

Everywhere in Xiling carries the memories of Chu Mingkong, Zuo Qiuchi, and others, and there are many topics worth discussing in the places they pass through.

But if we were to go into detail, it would be difficult to cover everything in one day.

Chu Mingkong, riding his flying sword, finally decided to set up his location on a high mountain outside Tianya City.

You can see the tall building standing in the city, and you can also enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and fields outside the city.

“Feng Ying left early, otherwise I would have had more memories of you when I was traveling around with Yun Han,” Zuo Qiuchi suddenly said.

"I wouldn't dare show up. If Yunhan knew I'd played with her little brother so early on, wouldn't she be chasing after me and beating me up?"

Chu Mingkong, fearing that Zuo Donglu would be completely confused again, asked with concern:

"Is there anything you'd like to know?"

"...Yes, the air here is filled with a faint, extremely yin aura. Some places we passed by earlier seemed quite desolate. Even when the sky is clear, the light inside Xiling seems a little dimmer than outside."

Hearing Aunt Donglu say that, Chu Mingkong slapped his forehead, looking helplessly as if he had just made a fool of himself.

"Look at my brain, I've gotten so used to the world of Xiling that I only felt a sense of familiarity and comfort that I completely forgot about this."

"What does that mean?" Zuo Donglu asked like a curious child the whole way.

"The extreme yin energy in Xiling was the beginning of this 'protection' in my chest. My adoptive father was messing around everywhere, seeking a higher level of power, and then he put me through a 'firework', which made me stagger and also turned Xiling into this state."

The Abyss Disaster occurred on the road leading from Xiling to the capital.

The road was broken, leaving a large crater in its place, as if struck by a meteorite. But after so much time, it has now become a pool of water.

From the epicenter of the Abyss Disaster, the extremely Yin energy spread to various places. Although it has thinned somewhat, it still exists.

"I used to be helpless against these auras, and I didn't dare to absorb them randomly. If these extremely yin auras were in the Abyss, it would be fine, but they are scattered outside and merge with the five elements of spiritual energy, turning into extremely yin spiritual energy of various attributes. I was afraid that absorbing them would cause me problems."

Donglu's suggestion to come to Xiling was indeed excellent; I almost forgot to clean up this mess.

Before Chu Mingkong could finish speaking, he had already begun absorbing the extreme Yin energy of the entire Xiling.

Do not be careless just because the aura is thin. The "little bit" gathered from all over Xiling is a huge aura of extreme yin.

He sat cross-legged, returning to his previous state of breathing exercises and cultivation deep within the abyss.

The "siphoning" phenomenon that had occurred once in Tianyu Yanling City has now reappeared in Xiling.

The spiritual energy of the entire Xiling was affected by his absorption, and the immense attraction drew the spiritual energy to him.

To be honest, Chu Mingkong really wanted to shift the blame to his tragically deceased adoptive father, but he also had to admit that it was related to him.

Ultimately, it was his affair with his adoptive father that dragged these innocent people into it, and he felt a great deal of guilt.

Living in peace and contentment is the most basic aspiration of ordinary people, but even in this peaceful and contented life, there is still much bitterness. Life is already difficult enough, and these few people in the upper echelons have caused such a huge mess, affecting the common people.

This is not something that can be easily dismissed as "disturbing the peace" or "wasting resources and manpower."

Even though he took away these extremely Yin energies, the years affected by the Abyss Disaster were already a fait accompli.

......

In the span of half a day, he stripped the extreme yin energy between heaven and earth in Xiling from the five elements of spiritual energy and compressed and condensed it in his hands into more than a dozen extreme yin cores.

During this time, cultivators from Wenqing Pavilion and Xiaoxiang Qin Academy approached the area one after another, trying to find out the reason for the strange changes in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. However, they were blocked by Zuo Qiuchi's barrier dozens of miles away, as if that vast sky had become her territory.

Chu Mingkong said expressionlessly:

"So my godfather really did treat me to so many Yin Cores back then, not even counting the Yin aura that has already dissipated... But things here are finally over."

"Not absorb it?" Zuo Qiuchi asked.

"No rush. I actually managed to detect a trace of... willpower from these extremely yin energies? It seems to be the chaotic thoughts of the people of Xiling."

Chu Mingkong carefully sensed it and realized that he was not mistaken; it did indeed contain the everyday thoughts and concerns of ordinary people.

They are inconspicuous, and the thoughts hidden within them are nothing more than prayers for the right time and place. However, they have indeed survived the erosive and annihilating power of the extreme yin energy.

However, these vows could not withstand the extreme yin energy for long. The vows of the past had long since vanished, and Chu Mingkong could only capture the thoughts that had just been generated.

After carefully unraveling the complexities, Chu Mingkong looked at the tangled thoughts that originated from the private school.

【Sir, why doesn't Xiling have any feudal lords or marquises guarding it like other places?】

【What do you mean it's gone? This happened last year, how could you not know! Although His Highness Chu has some strange tastes, specifically targeting women, he's impeccable in his treatment of the people of Xiling! If you have the ability in the future, you can also join the Tianya Tower to work for the well-being of the people; that would bring honor to the Master!】

Why isn't he in Xiling anymore?

[If he were in Xiling, he wouldn't be able to protect it. His departure was His Highness's choice to remain in power. Besides, I've never seen an official or prince so generously relinquish his authority.]

[What's the meaning of targeting women like that? My mother said it's a pity His Highness didn't see how beautiful she was on her wedding day. Isn't she afraid of getting beaten up by that prince?]

[That "hit" didn't mean to beat you up... Never mind, you're still young, you don't need to know that much, you'll understand when you grow up.]

"...Outrageous." Chu Mingkong said irritably, "It's been so long, how come my reputation is still remembered so well!"

“Mingkong is quite famous in Xiling.” Zuo Donglu squatted down next to him, sensing the thoughts of the people within these wishes with him.

"It's alright, just so-so~"

While speaking modestly, Chu Mingkong could not hide the smugness on his face.

The bad reputation was indeed embarrassing, but the thought that the people of Xiling still remembered him brought a slight smile to Chu Mingkong's lips.

This feeling is not bad.

It seems that although I didn't do that well in that position, I wasn't that bad either.

During the year that Tianyalou was left unattended, it managed to avoid any unpleasant incidents and everyone was able to focus on their work.

Otherwise, in these thoughts, the people would probably be cursing him.

"It's fortunate that this isn't the capital, otherwise Mingkong's reputation would be in a lot of discussion, and the people of Xiling wouldn't be able to get a proper evaluation," Zuo Qiuchi chuckled.

“I think Mingkong’s reputation is already pretty good now~” Fengying pulled Chu Mingkong’s cheek, finding his smugness and pride amusing.

"My dear Master, look! This is what you call having a discerning eye! Feng Ying's evaluation is so accurate, how come you can't see my excellence?"

Unexpectedly, Fengying immediately added:

"After all, the people of Xiling only know that a certain prince emptied the coffers of several noble ladies of the Tianji royal family, but they don't know that this prince's performance has been constantly reaching new heights. After playing with the Great White Serpent of the Abyss, he even went to the Tianyu to play with the delicate flower~"

Chu Mingkong's face stiffened.

A satisfied smile immediately appeared on Zuo Qiuchi's face. She mimicked Chu Mingkong's earlier tone and said happily:

"Hmm~ Indeed, you have a keen eye. Fengying's assessment of Sparrow Food is quite accurate!"

Chapter 203 Communication from the Celestial Realm

The people in Xiling were busy with farming when someone who was sensitive to changes in light exclaimed in confusion, "Eh?"

"It's strange. There weren't any dark clouds today. It was already a sunny day. Why did the sky suddenly clear up and become even brighter out of nowhere?"

"It seems so. I was thinking that it's not even early morning, so how come the sky in Xiling is even brighter?"