Battle Through the Heavens: Starting with Cao Ying as an apprentice

"Xiao Jin, did Dad win over Sister Liu?" she whispered, her face full of gossip.

Xiao Jin casually nodded as he tossed the last of the pills into his mouth and chewed them with a crunching sound: "Of course, this woman has admired Master for a long time, and Master also has a good impression of her."

"It's all natural now, nothing to worry about!"

Its tone was as casual as if it were discussing the nice weather, clearly indicating that it had anticipated this situation.

Chapter 310 My Beloved Disciple Descends the Mountain!

"Should I call her 'sister' or 'Mother Mu Xi'?" Su Ling'er scratched her head, feeling a bit of a headache. She really liked Liu Mu Xi—she liked her from the very first time they met.

Liu Muxi's aura was so approachable; that warm, vibrant feeling made her instinctively feel close to her.

Moreover, Liu Muxi treated her extremely well, playing with her, telling her interesting stories about the divine realm, and secretly giving her all sorts of delicious snacks.

"Call her Mother Muxi in front of outsiders, but call her whatever you want in private," Xiao Jin pondered for a moment.

"Liu Muxi dotes on you quite a bit, so she probably won't mind."

"Hehe, that's what I was thinking too!" Su Ling'er's eyes curved into crescents, clearly satisfied with the plan.

But then, she remembered something, her eyes lit up, and she looked at Xiao Jin: "By the way, Xiao Jin, I heard you have a little sister here?"

"Yeah, what's wrong?" Xiao Jin took out another pill and was about to put it in his mouth.

"Let's go take a look!" Su Ling'er's eyes gleamed with golden light, a light that said, "There's going to be some excitement."

"My master told me to keep an eye on you," Xiao Jin mumbled, popping the pill into his mouth.

Su Ling'er smiled slyly and moved closer to Xiao Jin.

"Hehe, once we're outside, they can still watch over me, right? Besides, don't you want to see your little sister?"

Little Gold paused in its chewing motion, a dangerous golden glint flashing in its beady eyes.

“That’s right.” Xiao Jin suddenly floated up from the air, exuding a sharp aura.

"Besides... I happen to have a grudge from back then, and it's time to settle it."

"What grudge?" Su Ling'er asked curiously.

"You'll see when you get there." Little Gold didn't say much more; it stretched out its little paw and gently made a gesture in the space in front of it—

"Hey!"

The space was torn open like a piece of cloth, leaving a dark slit.

Xiao Jin turned around and glanced at Su Ling'er: "Hold on tight to me."

Su Ling'er nodded excitedly and grabbed Xiao Jin's hand.

The next instant, the man and the gold figure transformed into streams of light and disappeared into the spatial rift.

Only in the master bedroom, Liu Muxi, fast asleep, seemed to sense something, her brows furrowing slightly, but quickly relaxing in her dream, a faint smile returning to her lips.

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Time flies, and several years have passed in the blink of an eye.

On Baichen Peak, Zhu Zhuqing's figure flashed and moved in the morning light, so fast that she almost left a blur.

Her ten fingers, like hooks, suddenly shot out, their tips shimmering with a faint black luster. The sound of her fingers tearing through the air was shrill and mournful, like the wailing of ghosts—a clear sign that she had reached a certain level of mastery in the Nine Yin Divine Claw technique.

As the wind swept past, five deep marks were left on the bluestone ground not far away, with edges as smooth as a mirror.

Immediately afterwards, her footwork suddenly changed, and her figure appeared like smoke and mist, suddenly appearing several feet away without a trace. It was the elusive "Shadow Step".

The foundation upon which her surging soul power was based was the even more profound and mysterious "Tai Xuan Jing".

Bai Yue'er stood in the distance, a cup of tea in her hand had gone cold, but her gaze remained fixed on that diligent figure, and the look of satisfaction in her eyes grew stronger.

In recent years, Zhu Zhuqing has made progress faster than she expected.

The three techniques complement each other. The "Tai Xuan Jing" lays an unparalleled foundation and cultivates an incomparably powerful soul force; the "Nine Yin Divine Claw" is fierce and unpredictable, making up for the weakness of the agility-based attack system; and the "Shadow Step" pushes her speed and stealth abilities to a new level.

In terms of actual combat, an ordinary Soul Master would probably be no match for him.

However, what Bai Yue'er valued most was still that tempered character.

The struggles, pain, and choices experienced in that illusion were like the most intense furnace fire, polishing this rough jade into an indestructible piece, with a rock-solid calmness and an unwavering pursuit of power deep in his eyes.

The fledgling eagle's wings are growing strong enough; it's time to soar into the wider sky and brave the storms.

Bai Yue'er had made up her mind.

"Zhuqing, come here." She called softly.

The sound wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the courtyard.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing immediately stopped her practice, instantly withdrawing all her outward-released soul power and aura into her body. Her breathing became smooth, and she arrived in front of Bai Yue'er in a few steps, bowing respectfully: "Master."

Bai Yue'er nodded slightly and took out a letter sealed with dark gold sealing wax.

She handed over the letter: "Deliver this letter for your teacher."

"Master, where should I send this?" Zhu Zhuqing took the envelope with both hands.

"Wuhun City, the Papal Palace, the current Pope, Bibi Dong." Bai Yue'er's tone was calm, as if she were just explaining a trivial matter.

"She was one of the few... old friends of mine."

“The Pope… Bibi Dong?” Zhu Zhuqing looked up abruptly, a crack finally appearing on her usually cold face, revealing an expression of disbelief.

Her voice lowered unconsciously, filled with shock: "Master, you and that person... are friends?"

This news came as a complete shock.

Bibi Dong, this name carries immense weight in the world of Soul Masters.

She is not only the supreme ruler of the Spirit Hall, the holy land of soul masters, and a titled Douluo, but also a legendary twin martial soul.

Despite being a woman, she wields the largest power on the continent, and her majesty, authority, and strength are unmatched even by her master in some respects.

Such a person is actually an old friend of my master?

"We're old acquaintances." A faint, almost nostalgic smile curved Bai Yue'er's lips, her gaze seemingly piercing through the past to see some distant scenes.

"There were some misunderstandings back then, and we clashed a few times. She's... a very interesting person."

"Sparred?" Zhu Zhuqing caught the word, her curiosity intensifying. Someone who could spar with her master several times...

"It's all old news, no need to delve into it." Bai Yue'er waved her hand, her smile fading as she returned to her usual aloofness.

Pack your bags today and set off first thing tomorrow morning.

"This letter must be delivered personally to Bibi Dong and must not pass through any other person."

"The journey ahead is long and will be a test for you."

"Remember, observe more, think more, and act cautiously."

"Yes! This disciple will obey Master's orders!" Zhu Zhuqing gripped the heavy letter in her hand, knowing that this was by no means a simple letter delivery.

She bowed deeply once more before turning and walking away with steady steps, but her slightly clenched knuckles revealed the turmoil in her heart.

Bai Yue'er watched her leave until her figure disappeared from sight, then gently rubbed her fingertips.

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The core of the Starry Sky Forest is the Lake of Life.

Time seems to flow exceptionally slowly here.

The rich energy of heaven and earth, along with the breath of life, intertwined to form a misty haze that enveloped the emerald-like lake surface.

On the lakeside, sunlight is cut into warm dappled patterns by towering ancient trees, sprinkling onto the soft, carpet-like grass.

On the grassland, a man and two auspicious beasts!

Su Ling'er, Xiao Jin, Jin Qiu'er.

"Ugh—so annoying!" Su Ling'er looked at her cute self several times.

Frustrated, she buried her face in Little Gold's soft, warm fur and mumbled, "Little Gold, when will I ever grow up? It's been so many years, and I'm still just a little kid!"

The golden behemoth she was using as a cushion—Little Gold—moved helplessly and spoke in a clear, yet indulgent, female voice: "This question... is a long story. Do you still remember Zi Yan?"

Chapter 311 Su Ling'er's Troubles; Auspicious Beast Transforms!

"Sister Ziyan?" Su Ling'er immediately looked up, her big eyes sparkling.

"I remember! I heard someone say that Sister Ziyan is so beautiful now, a real beauty!" Her tone was full of longing, with a hint of grievance.

"I really want to become a great beauty too!"

“Your situation is indeed somewhat similar to hers,” Xiao Jin said, her voice carrying a reassuring tone.

"Your parents, the mistress, possess the bloodline of top-tier magical beasts, and your master is even more... unfathomable."

"The fusion of two extremely powerful bloodlines within you has caused your growth cycle to far exceed that of ordinary people."

"Based on Zi Yan's example, it seems that your body will only undergo a complete transformation and growth once your cultivation breaks through to the Dou Zun realm."

"A Dou Zun?!" Su Ling'er's face fell, like a frostbitten eggplant. She let out a wail and collapsed back onto the grass, rolling around in pain.

"I'm only a Dou Zong now! And Father has sealed away most of my power! When will I ever get to that point... Father is mean, and Mother doesn't help me either..."

After rolling around a few times, she suddenly stopped, scrambled to her feet, and her dark eyes were full of cunning and curiosity as she leaned close to Little Gold's huge head: "By the way, Little Gold, you haven't transformed yet, have you?"

What will you look like after you transform?

"Isn't it incredibly majestic and beautiful?"

She then looked at Jin Qiu'er, who was quietly munching on pills beside her.

"Where is Qiu'er? What will Qiu'er become?"

Xiao Jin was taken aback by her question. After thinking for a moment, she said, "We auspicious beasts have only one chance to transform. We can shape ourselves according to our thoughts, so the final appearance... I myself do not know at this moment."

"Then please transform and show me your true form! Please, Little Jin!" Su Ling'er immediately clasped her hands together, blinked her big eyes, and used her charm to wink at the enemy.

"Qiu'er, you should come too!"

Xiao Jin was shaken so badly by her that she couldn't do anything about it and looked at her younger sister, Jin Qiu'er.