People in Doupo: Unparalleled Talents Actually Bring a System

Feng Xian patted Mu Qingluan's shoulder with satisfaction and said, "Okay, this is my disciple of Xingyun Pavilion. However, don't put too much pressure on yourself, just do your best. During this period of time, you can go to the Sutra Library more often to choose the skills and fighting techniques that are suitable for your current realm. If you don't understand something, come and ask your master and your uncle Yaochen."

Upon hearing this, Mu Qingluan felt a warm current surge in her heart. She knew that her master and uncle-master were truly doing this for her own good and had provided her with valuable resources and guidance. Moreover, if it were not for the help of the elixir refined by her uncle-master, she would have had no chance of surpassing Feng Qing'er in cultivation.

Mu Qingluan bowed respectfully and said firmly, "Master's teachings are engraved in my heart. I will make full use of the resources of the Sutra Library and work hard to improve my strength. If I have any questions, I will consult Master and Uncle Master in time."

Feng Xian nodded with satisfaction, his eyes revealing approval of Mu Qingluan.

"I didn't expect the Sifang Pavilion Conference to be held in such a short time. I didn't pay much attention to this matter before. Feng Xian, you don't have to go this time."

Yao Chen sat aside and spoke with great interest, "Anyway, Xiao Ling will soon return to Xingyun Pavilion. When the time comes, let him lead the little guys from Xingyun Pavilion to participate. He is now a well-known figure. Letting him show his face more often will also be good for Xingyun Pavilion."

Feng Xian frowned slightly, touched his chin unconsciously, and pondered for a moment. "Xiao Ling's strength is indeed good. He has reached the realm of Dou Zun, and is not inferior to those three. But this time the Four Square Pavilion Competition is very serious, with masters from all walks of life gathering together, and the situation is complicated. After all, he is still young and inexperienced. I am worried that he may not be able to cope with it in such an occasion."

Yao Chen smiled, his eyes revealing his trust in Xiao Ling, "Feng Xian, don't underestimate Xiao Ling. You and I both know the potential of this child. The challenges he has experienced are much more complicated than we thought."

"Moreover, he is far superior to other young people in both strength and intelligence. If a conflict really occurs, it is hard to say who will suffer in the end."

"Besides, this kid hasn't spent much time in Xingyun Pavilion except for his retreat, and he doesn't care much about the affairs of Xingyun Pavilion. After all, he is the next Pavilion Master of Xingyun Pavilion, and we can't let him have it easy all the time. He should also contribute to Xingyun Pavilion."

Mu Qingluan listened at the side, her eyes gleaming with anticipation, "Master, Uncle Yaochen, if Senior Brother Xiao Ling can take me with him, I will definitely not suffer any loss. The eighth-level magic beast under Senior Brother's command is enough to make the three Pavilion Masters wary."

Feng Xian looked at Mu Qingluan's hopeful face and smiled helplessly, with a hint of expectation in his tone, "It seems that you all have high expectations for Xiao Ling. Well, when he comes back, I will have a good talk with him."

"If he is willing to accept this mission, then he can take Qingluan with you to participate in the Four Pavilions Competition. This will also allow the other three pavilions to see the true demeanor of our Xingyun Pavilion's young generation..."

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The quiet courtyard is like a paradise. The air is filled with rich floral scents, and colorful flowers make the courtyard full of vitality.

Qing Lin, dressed in green, sat quietly under the shade of the tree. The sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled shadows on her body. Next to her was a small and exquisite wooden box, which contained some pills that Xiao Ling had made in his spare time.

Around Qinglin, several snake pets were moving freely. They either coiled gracefully at Qinglin's feet, spitting out their tongues, or glided lightly among the grass, appearing quite comfortable.

These snake pets have one thing in common, they are all very beautiful in appearance, they are all specially domesticated by Qinglin to keep her company. In her spare time, they have become her good companions to relax.

Qinglin had a smile on her lips and tenderness in her eyes. She took out a few crystal clear pills from the wooden box and gently threw them to the snake pets.

The snake pets seemed to know that this was a delicious delicacy, and immediately twisted their bodies excitedly, competing for it. This funny scene made Qinglin laugh softly. In this lively courtyard, time seemed to flow more slowly, and the air was filled with a relaxed and happy atmosphere.

At this warm and quiet moment, a strange wave suddenly appeared in the void of the courtyard, and circles of ripple-like light spread out in all directions, instantly attracting Qinglin's attention.

Before Qinglin could react, he saw the space fluctuating like gentle ripples on the water, flashing a mysterious halo, and then a slender figure slowly emerged from the light.

The figure was tall and straight, with extraordinary temperament and a gentle smile on his handsome face. Who else could it be but Xiao Ling, whom Qing Lin had not seen for a long time?

Surprise flashed across Qinglin's eyes for a moment, and she stood up suddenly. Even the snake pet beside her was startled and scattered by this sudden movement.

The wooden box in her hand fell to the ground with a "click", but she ignored it and ran towards Xiao Ling.

"Master! It's really you!" Qinglin's voice trembled slightly with excitement. Her eyes were red and there was an irrepressible joy in them.

Xiao Ling smiled brightly and opened his arms to welcome Qing Lin. Qing Lin threw herself into his arms and hugged him tightly, as if she was afraid that this was just an illusory dream and Xiao Ling would disappear if she let go.

"Young Master is such a bad guy. He suddenly lost contact for such a long time. I thought... I thought something had happened to Young Master." Qing Lin complained in a crying voice, but the tight hugging posture revealed her true joy in her heart.

Xiao Ling had a gentle smile on his face as he gently patted Qing Lin's back, his eyes full of apology. "How could that be? Look, I'm back now. It's just that this situation happened so suddenly that I didn't have time to explain it to you properly. I'm really sorry, Qing Lin."

Qing Lin slightly loosened her arms around Xiao Ling, raised her head and looked at him, tears still lingering in her eyes, but she tried to force out a sweet smile, "Master, you don't have to apologize. Qing Lin knows that Master must have something important to do. Master can come back safely and get an opportunity, which is more important than anything else."

Xiao Ling looked at Qing Lin's sincere emotion, and a warm current surged in his heart. He gently lowered his head and kissed Qing Lin's lips. This kiss was not only the joy of reunion after a long separation, but also a response to Qing Lin's deep dependence.

Qing Lin was stunned for a moment, but soon, she closed her eyes and responded to Xiao Ling's kiss wholeheartedly. At this moment, all her thoughts and worries turned into tenderness between her lips and teeth.

Everything around them seemed to be still, with only the sound of their heartbeats echoing in each other's ears.

After a long time, the two slowly separated. Qinglin's cheeks flushed and her eyes were full of happiness.

"By the way, young master, Master Suli of the Yin Valley has something for me to convey. She said that once you finish your retreat, you may as well go to the main hall of the Yin Valley to meet her. She will arrange for you to collect the reward for this commission." Qinglin seemed to suddenly remember this and said seriously.

"Reward? Oh, yes, I almost forgot about this." Hearing this, Xiao Ling was stunned at first, then he came to his senses, a helpless smile appeared on his face.

Such a thing had happened before, so Xiao Ling really didn't care about being paid or not.

"Okay then, let's go meet them and collect our rewards. After that, it's time for us to say goodbye to Yin Valley. After all, it's been a while since we left Xingyun Pavilion, so it's time to go back and take a look."

Xiao Ling nodded in agreement, a relaxed smile on his face, then turned to Qing Lin and said.

"Young Master, let's set off now. After we finish dealing with the things here in Yin Valley, we can return to Xingyun Pavilion as soon as possible. We haven't seen our master for a long time." Qinglin nodded obediently. She always supported Xiao Ling's proposals unconditionally.

"Okay, let's go." Xiao Ling took Qinglin's hand, and with a flash of his body, the two of them flew towards the main hall of Yin Valley.

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Inside the magnificent main hall of Yin Gu, soft light falls on the gorgeous floor tiles.

The two female figures were like fairies, one of them was wearing a moon-white gauze long skirt, the hem of her skirt fluttering in the wind. Although her expression was cold, she vaguely revealed a kind of detached temperament.

Ning Yuxi asked softly, "Master, you said that the Grand Elder didn't stay in the valley for long after coming out of retreat, and hurried out to deal with old grievances. But now more than ten days have passed, why hasn't he come back yet? Did he encounter any accident?"

The other woman in a light blue dress frowned slightly. Su Li sighed and said, "I don't really understand this either. These days, the elders have come to me one after another to ask questions, leaving me no time to rest."

"Logically speaking, based on my understanding of the past events, apart from the semi-saint who once seriously injured the Grand Elder at the cost of his life, the Grand Elder did not seem to have a deep hatred with other strong men. Otherwise, during the time when the Grand Elder was recovering from his injuries, they should have come to our Sound Valley a long time ago."

“Thinking back, I always feel that when the Grand Elder came out of retreat, he seemed to have something on his mind, and he left in a hurry.” Ning Yuxi’s tone was filled with a hint of worry.

Su Li nodded gently, her brows slightly relaxed, as if trying to calm Ning Yuxi's worries: "Maybe, but the mind of the Grand Elder is unfathomable, she has her own considerations. And with the current level of the Grand Elder, unless she encounters a strong person of the same level, there should be no danger."

The two fell into silence, and the atmosphere in the hall became somewhat depressing. As the pillar of the sect, the recovery of the Grand Elder's injury and his return from seclusion should have been a great joy for the sect.

However, after she came out of retreat, she did not stay in the sect, but left in a hurry. This abnormal behavior confused many people who knew the situation. They couldn't help but make all kinds of speculations and became nervous.

As the few people who witnessed the Grand Elder coming out of seclusion, Su Li and Ning Yuxi naturally became the subjects of everyone's questions.

These days, the top leaders of Yin Valley frequently approached them to inquire about the situation. Some people who were not familiar with the news were curious about the unusual movements in Yin Valley that day, while those senior elders who were aware of the situation directly asked the Supreme Elder for the specific situation.

However, their understanding of the matter was very limited and they could only respond vaguely, which made them feel a little confused and overwhelmed.

At this moment, several crisp footsteps were heard in the hall, and then the figure of a female disciple of Yin Valley gradually approached with her steps.

Noticing the movement, Su Li and Ning Yuxi looked in the direction of the sound at the same time.

The female disciple walked lightly to Su Li and Ning Yuxi, leaned forward slightly, and performed a respectful ceremony. Then she moved a little closer and said clearly, "Master Valley Master, Master Xiao Ling wants to see you and is waiting outside the hall."

Su Li was slightly startled, then came back to her senses, with a hint of a smile on her face: "Master Xiao Ling? It seems that he has come out of retreat. Quick, invite Master Xiao Ling in, don't be negligent in the slightest."

The disciple took the order and left. Not long after, Xiao Ling and Qing Lin appeared at the entrance of the hall, and then slowly walked into the hall. Xiao Ling had an upright figure and an extraordinary temperament, while Qing Lin followed obediently beside him.

Seeing this, Su Li and Ning Yuxi hurriedly stood up, with smiles on their faces, and walked forward to greet them.

Su Li's gaze lingered on Xiao Ling for a while. She smiled and said, "Master Xiao Ling, long time no see. It seems that you have improved your cultivation a lot. You must have gained a lot from this retreat."

Although Su Li could not accurately judge to what extent Xiao Ling's cultivation had improved, with her rich experience and keen intuition, she could clearly feel that Xiao Ling was stronger than before.

Xiao Ling smiled slightly and responded modestly: "It's just a small achievement, but it can't be said to be a big gain."

These words were spoken in a light tone, as if they were talking about a trivial matter that was not worth mentioning.

After a brief greeting, Su Li led Xiao Ling to a seat in the main hall, and then arranged for his disciples to serve him fragrant tea. The arrangement was very thoughtful.

After everything was arranged, Su Li got to the point. She looked at Xiao Ling with a hint of inquiry in her tone: "Master Xiao Ling, I would like to ask you, what happened when you were healing the Grand Elder? Why did it take so long to heal? After the Grand Elder recovered from his injuries and broke through to the Dou Sheng realm, he left the Sound Valley directly. Do you know what happened?"

The people in Yin Valley knew very little about the whereabouts and situation of their own Grand Elder, and Xiao Ling, as the person who personally treated the Grand Elder, had spent quite a while with her. In Su Li's opinion, Xiao Ling should have known something about the situation, so she had doubts.

Chapter 393 Sound Valley Treasure House

"A large amount of deadly poison accumulated in the body of Grand Elder Guigu. I used an eighth-grade elixir and the strange fire to refine it, which produced a large amount of pure energy. You have seen what happened later. The Grand Elder used this energy to successfully break through to the Dou Sheng realm."

"And I also benefited from it. I absorbed some of the remaining energy from the details, and my cultivation level improved slightly. As for the whereabouts and motives of the Grand Elder, I am not sure about that."

Hearing Su Li's question, Xiao Ling felt a little strange in his heart, but he remained calm on the surface. He narrated the story lightly, trying to make things sound easier, while cleverly avoiding some sensitive details.

Xiao Ling naturally knew exactly what happened during the treatment, but he was not stupid, so how could he tell such a thing to anyone else?

As for Chu Wanqing's sudden departure from Yin Valley after she broke through to Dou Sheng, Xiao Ling was a little confused. He really didn't know the reason why Chu Wanqing did this, nor did he understand her real motive for leaving.

Su Li heard Xiao Ling's words, and a trace of disappointment flashed across her face. She sighed softly, knowing that after all, the relationship between the Grand Elder and Xiao Ling was not particularly close.

If the Supreme Elder had not revealed the truth even to the people in Yin Valley, then it was understandable that Xiao Ling was unlikely to know the inside story.

Immediately, Su Li quickly calmed down and smiled faintly, not asking any more questions. "Master Xiao Ling, thank you for your answer. Since you have already helped the Grand Elder heal his injuries as agreed, you can choose any treasure from our Sound Valley."

"Haha, Master Suli is too polite." Xiao Ling nodded gently, a smile flashing in his eyes, "I've been out for quite a long time this time. I really should go back to Xingyun Pavilion to take a look, otherwise they will worry about me."

Su Li smiled gently and nodded in agreement. Her voice was elegant yet gentle: "Indeed, Master Xiao Ling is an eighth-grade alchemy master, and his time is precious. We in Yin Valley will certainly not waste your time."

Immediately, Su Li's eyes slowly moved to the side, landing on the graceful Ning Yuxi. She said calmly: "Ning Yuxi, since you invited Master Xiao Ling to the Sound Valley, then please lead Master Xiao Ling to the treasure house. Master Xiao Ling can choose any treasure in the Sound Valley. Make sure to make the master feel at home."

Xiao Ling naturally had no reason to refuse such a good thing. He remembered that when he was in Fenyan Valley, he was lucky enough to find some treasures. As one of the three valleys, Yin Valley must have a lot of rare treasures hidden in its treasury, so Xiao Ling was still quite looking forward to it.

Xiao Ling bowed slightly to Su Li, smiled, then turned to look at Ning Yuxi and said in a casual tone:

"Then I'll trouble Miss Yuxi to lead the way. Please lead me to the treasure house."

At this time, Ning Yuxi had taken off the veil she usually wore, revealing her delicate and almost perfect facial features, eyebrows like emerald feathers, skin like white snow, and an ethereal and otherworldly temperament emanating from her whole body.

Hearing Xiao Ling's words, she glanced at Su Li lightly, and seeing her nod slightly, she responded in a soft voice:

"Master Xiao Ling, please follow me. I will take you to the treasury, where you can choose the treasure you like."

As soon as she finished speaking, Ning Yuxi extended her hand elegantly, made a gesture of invitation, then turned around and walked towards the exit of the hall. Xiao Ling looked back at Qing Lin, nodded slightly, and motioned her to follow.

Qinglin understood, and simply said hello to Su Li, then naturally held Xiao Ling's hand and followed him closely. Xiao Ling smiled and gently held Qinglin's hand in return, and the two followed Ning Yuxi's footsteps and left this magnificent palace.

As soon as the three figures disappeared around the corner of the hall, another female figure slowly stepped out from the shadows of the hall. She looked straight at Su Li and couldn't help asking:

"Su Li girl, our Sound Valley's treasure house contains countless secrets. Isn't it a bit too casual to let people get involved so easily? Those skills and fighting techniques are all precious treasures accumulated by the ancestors of Sound Valley for generations."

"Even though Master Xiao Ling helped Yin Gu out of his most pressing need and healed Junior Sister's injuries, judging from what he said before, didn't he also gain a lot from Junior Sister?"

Looking closely, the woman who was speaking was wearing an elegant green palace dress. Her expression was a little cold, and she exuded a chilly aura.

Her skin is still delicate and smooth, as if time has left no trace on it. Although her appearance is no longer as gorgeous as when she was young, her unique charm is even stronger.

"Great Elder, we have already discussed this matter with Master Xiao Ling. As the Valley Master of Sound Valley, I will certainly not go back on my word. If it weren't for Master Xiao Ling's help, it would not only be difficult for the Grand Elder to recover from his injuries, but it would be even more impossible for him to break through to the Dou Sheng realm."

Su Li responded softly, her words revealing her recognition of Xiao Ling and her consideration for the future.

"Moreover, Master Xiao Ling has achieved a lot at such a young age, and his future potential is undoubtedly huge. I think we should take this opportunity to establish friendly relations with him."

After listening to Su Li's words, the elder nodded slightly and pondered for a while. Her vision was naturally good, and she had already seen through Xiao Ling's extraordinary talent. As long as he could grow up safely and not suffer setbacks, then it was foreseeable that he would become a top powerhouse in the future, or become a top figure in the alchemy world.

After a brief thought, the elder nodded and said, "You are right. This young man named Xiao Ling is indeed extraordinary. His talent is unrivaled in his generation. It may be just a matter of time before he becomes a ninth-grade alchemist. It is a good thing that we in Yin Valley can establish a friendship with him."

She paused for a moment, a gleam in her eyes, and then said, "You have a favorite disciple, and it seems that she has had dealings with Xiao Ling for a long time. As a master, you can consider bringing them together at the right time."

"If the two of them can come together, our Sound Valley will not only have the hope of adding a ninth-grade alchemist, but also a Dou Sheng strongman like my junior sister as a trump card. In this way, the prosperity of the Sound Valley in the future will last for hundreds of years without any problem."