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In this way, he would be able to obtain more valuable information from within the Soul Palace, which would surely be of great benefit to the many things he would plan in the future, and might even provide unexpected assistance at critical moments.

From Qinghai Reverend and others, Xiao Ling did learn a lot about the Soul Hall branches. As expected, those branches would most likely contain the soul essences collected by those branches.

But Xiao Ling had no intention of taking action against him at the moment. After all, this was the result of Soul Palace's careful planning over many years. If he rashly touched those soul origins, it would inevitably arouse the vigilance of Soul Palace's top leaders, and perhaps some situations beyond his expectations would arise. They might even strengthen the monitoring of the soul origins or directly transport them to the Soul Clan to supply the Void Devouring Flame. That was not what Xiao Ling wanted to see.

Xiao Ling already had a plan in mind. He planned to wait until his own strength was strong enough, and then obtain more detailed information about the branch halls. At that time, he would directly attack those branch halls at the same time, catch them off guard, and take all the soul origins from them at once. That would be truly foolproof and maximize benefits.

If he acted in this way, even if the high-level Soul Palace members or even the Soul Clan members noticed something, by that time, Xiao Ling would have already taken possession of all the soul origins of the branch palaces. Even if they wanted to save the situation, they would probably be powerless and unable to do anything.

Xiao Ling shook his head gently, putting aside all the thoughts about the Soul Palace in his mind. There was no rush to place an undercover agent in the Soul Palace. There was another important matter that he had to deal with personally, which was the pet that he promised Zi Yan to catch for her. Xiao Ling had always kept this in mind.

Having already made up his mind, Xiao Ling did not hesitate. He suddenly jumped up and instantly turned into a dazzling golden light. He flew rapidly towards the direction of Fenglei East Pavilion again and disappeared from the spot in the blink of an eye, leaving only a golden light trail flickering faintly in the air.

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The night is like a huge piece of inky black silk, slowly spreading out and wrapping the whole world in its arms. All sounds gradually become silent, and only the breeze blows gently, bringing a hint of coolness, quietly passing through the corridors of Fenglei East Pavilion.

In the living area for core disciples, silvery-white pavilions are scattered around, with eaves that rise like swallowtails, outlining a quaint yet exquisite silhouette under the hazy moonlight.

The stone road glowed with a cool luster under the caress of the moonlight. The branches and leaves of the flowers and shrubs on the roadside rustled in the breeze, as if whispering about what they had seen and heard during the day.

Feng Qing'er had just finished a day of training. Her steps were a little heavy. She dragged her tired body and slowly stepped into this quiet place and returned to her residence.

Today's Sifang Pavilion competition, after one fierce battle after another, she was exhausted, her muscles ached all over, and her spirit was weak after being highly tense. At this moment, she only hoped to get into the house quickly, collapse on the couch, find a moment of peace in this familiar little world, and relieve her tiredness.

After a while, Feng Qing'er returned to her bedroom, gently closed the door with her backhand, stood with her back against the door, and calmed down.

After a moment, she walked lightly to the dressing table, raised her hand to untie the hair ribbon, and her black hair cascaded down like a waterfall and spread behind her.

Then, she raised her delicate hands and slowly untied the laces of her colorful skirt. The skirt slid down her graceful body and piled at her feet, leaving only a thin and simple pajamas that fit her exquisite curves.

She raised her eyes slightly, looked towards the bed, walked over gracefully, and lay down on it sideways. Her scattered hair spread all over the brocade quilt, making her face look even more delicate.

She stretched out her delicate hands to pull the quilt over her body, then snuggled into the bed, closed her eyes and lay quietly, as if she wanted to indulge in the tranquility of the night.

However, just as Feng Qing'er was about to fall asleep, she was suddenly pulled by an invisible force, and her heart suddenly tightened. Without any warning, she suddenly opened her eyes and sat up in an instant, the corners of her pajamas trembling due to this abrupt movement.

At this moment, Feng Qing'er only felt that the blood in her body seemed to be thrown into a raging fire. It instantly boiled with a "boom". The surging heat wave rushed towards all parts of her body like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins.

Then, a strong attraction like a tidal wave surged up from the bottom of her heart, completely breaking her calmness. That was not all, her breathing also became rapid, her chest rose and fell violently, and she was completely out of control.

"This feeling..." Feng Qing'er fell into deep thought, licking her red lips lightly with her sweet tongue. Such a scene was truly filled with endless temptation. The thought lasted for a moment, and her delicate body trembled violently. A hint of shock gradually emerged in her eyes.

“Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence?

When this thought came to her mind, Feng Qing'er was shocked, but she still forced herself to remain calm. She looked around the house eagerly, her eyes full of heat and anxiety. She wanted to find the source of this inexplicable situation, but there was nothing unusual around her except the quiet night coming in through the window. Only the weird feeling was still raging in her body.

“This strange feeling… the Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence is probably not in the Wind and Thunder Pavilion. However, judging from the strength of this attraction, it is probably not far away from the Wind and Thunder Pavilion. At most, it is just lingering and hiding nearby.”

Feng Qing'er murmured to herself as she slowly withdrew her inquiring gaze. Her eyebrows were tightly knitted together, and her expression was solemn, with a hint of doubt in her eyes.

In fact, Feng Qing'er knew that this inexplicable situation had come about suddenly, and there must be something fishy going on, it was definitely not accidental. But at this moment, she had no time to think about the many possibilities, because the ancient phoenix blood essence was too important, and she could not miss even a clue, and she had to find out everything.

Moreover, the current situation is so special, and many unknown factors have not been clarified. Feng Qing'er has thought again and again and decided not to bring anyone else with her on this journey to explore the ancient phoenix blood essence.

Even if they really encounter difficult accidents on the way, Feng Qing'er has someone to rely on in her heart. She only needs to send a message to summon him. With the speed of Lei Zun, he will arrive in an instant and will not be delayed for too long. By then, once help arrives, even if she encounters danger, she will be able to find a chance to survive and deal with it calmly.

More importantly, Feng Qing'er was confident in her heart that with the mighty reputation of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan that shook all quarters and resounded throughout Zhongzhou, who in this vast land would dare to act rashly against her as a member of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan?

Having made up her mind, Feng Qing'er did not hesitate any longer, nor did she have time to tidy up her clothes. She moved like lightning and flashed to the window in an instant. She pushed the window open violently, and then rushed out in the direction indicated by the strong gust of wind. In an instant, she disappeared into the night, and only the sound of her clothes fluttering remained, echoing in the quiet corridor.

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The ink color was like thick ink, saturating the entire forest, and the thick night was like a thick curtain, weighing heavily on the treetops. Occasionally, the shrill cry of the night owl broke the dead silence, startling a group of roosting birds and making them flutter in panic.

Suddenly, a blinding flash of lightning flashed across the sky, swiftly splitting the thick night sky and briefly illuminating this eerie place.

At the moment when the lightning flashed, a slender figure wrapped in the light flashed by as fast as a ghost.

However, wherever the figure passed, the branches and leaves were not greatly disturbed, and the leaves on the ground only trembled slightly, as if blown by a light breeze, and then returned to silence, without making any noise.

As the distance got closer, Feng Qing'er felt the blood surging in her body. The inexplicable attraction was like a turbulent undercurrent, rushing around her body, becoming stronger and stronger, and piercing deep into her heart, stirring her heart and making it difficult for her to control herself.

Excitement instantly spread throughout my body, and my steps unconsciously quickened, like an arrow shot from a bow, rushing towards the place of induction.

Not far away, on the treetops covered with mottled ink shadows, Xiao Ling was leaning against them, his slender fingers casually fiddling with the five drops of Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence in his palm. As he sensed the breath approaching step by step, Xiao Ling's lips curled up slightly, outlining a faint arc...

Chapter 418 Kidnapping

Lightning flashed under his feet, and his figure was like a black lightning, carrying a fierce wind, and in a moment he passed through the dense trees. The branches and leaves trembled and fell behind him, and when the surroundings returned to silence, the view in front of him suddenly became clear.

The breeze blew gently, Feng Qing'er moved lightly with lotus steps, stood gracefully, raised her eyes and saw a majestic ancient tree towering into the sky.

The trunk of the tree was so thick that it would probably take dozens of people to hug it. There were gullies all over it, bearing the traces of the vicissitudes of time.

At a height of seventy or eighty feet, it overlooks its surroundings like a guardian of this world. Lush branches and leaves pour down from the treetops like a huge green curtain, tightly covering the large area below. The mottled light and shadow reveal a sense of mystery and tranquility.

"Haha, you're here. Little sparrow, you've kept me waiting for so long!" A man's chuckle came slowly, like the cry of a night owl, suddenly breaking the silence and going straight into Feng Qing'er's ears.

Her delicate body trembled slightly, and her thoughts returned instantly. She moved lightly, following the source of the sound, and looked over with her beautiful eyes.

I saw a man on a thick branch of the towering tree, as if he had become one with the ancient tree. He sat casually, with his back lightly leaning against the trunk, one leg naturally flat, and the other raised up leisurely with his knee bent. His elbow was casually resting on his knee, his palm slightly drooping, and his fingertips tapping lightly on his trouser leg, showing a leisurely demeanor.

At that time, a ray of clear light poured down from the gaps between the branches and leaves behind the man, just like the water of the Milky Way was torn into silver threads, passing through the mottled shadows of the trees, covering him with a dreamy veil of moonlight. There was a faint halo around him, and the whole person seemed like a banished immortal stepping down from the Moon Palace, revealing a bit of coldness and mystery.

At this moment, a wisp of evening breeze blew slowly, as if a gentle hand stirred the tranquility of the forest. The branches and leaves of the trees were gently caressed by it, rustling, as if they were humming a night ballad.

The man's long hair also fluttered freely, like lively silk, adding a touch of unruly charm in the interweaving of moonlight and leaf shadows. He gazed at Feng Qing'er under the tree with a smile, and his eyes seemed to contain endless meaning.

When the moonlight was like water, pouring on the man's face, it was like lifting a hazy veil, revealing his face clearly.

Feng Qing'er looked closely, and in an instant, her pupils shrank suddenly, as if she had seen something shocking. Almost without thinking, she exclaimed: "Xiao Ling, how could it be you?"

"Haha, this is interesting. Didn't you come here by yourself? I'm just looking for some free time outside to relax. Why do you think my personal freedom doesn't require you to worry about me?"

Xiao Ling's lips curled up slightly, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and the words came out lightly, with a look of indifference. Feng Qing'er gritted her teeth at his leisurely look.

"You should know that this is the Fenglei Mountain Range, which has always been under the jurisdiction of the Fenglei Pavilion. As the Pavilion Master's direct disciple, it is my responsibility to protect this area and take care of everything here. I cannot shirk my responsibilities."

Feng Qing'er's brows relaxed, her face regained its former calmness, and she looked at Xiao Ling with clear eyes, speaking softly, but with unquestionable certainty.

"Also, I guess you have hidden that thing from before. I advise you to give it to me. That thing is of great importance to my Heavenly Phoenix Clan. If you insist on hiding it, once I report this matter to the clan leader and elders, even an eighth-grade alchemist like you will not be able to escape the punishment of my clan."

After she finished speaking, Feng Qing'er stood quietly with her hands behind her back, her clothes fluttering in the wind. Her figure looked even more cool and elegant under the moonlight. She just waited quietly for Xiao Ling's answer. There was full confidence in her tone. In her opinion, even if Xiao Ling was an eighth-grade alchemist, he would have to weigh the consequences if he mentioned the name of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix.

"Haha, since you have said it so bluntly and without leaving any room for me, do you think I will let you go so easily?" Xiao Ling's mouth corners slightly raised, his eyes fixed on Feng Qing'er, a playful smile on the corners of his mouth.

"What do you mean by that? Don't forget, I am a member of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan. Do you really want to be my enemy?"

When Feng Qing'er heard what Xiao Ling said, her expression suddenly changed slightly. She took two steps back unconsciously. Her beautiful eyes widened and her gaze was fixed on the direction where Xiao Ling was. She was extremely alert, fearing that Xiao Ling would do something unexpected.

"You have already hidden the Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence, which is a taboo. If you dare to attack me now, my Heavenly Demon Royal Family will not let you off easily. I will use all my strength to let you know how serious the consequences of provoking my family are. Don't make a mistake and return the Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence to me quickly. I will not hold you accountable for what happened today!"

At this time, Xiao Ling had already neatly put away the ancient phoenix blood essence properly, and the source of the strong attraction that had previously caused Feng Qing'er's blood to surge in her veins had disappeared.

Therefore, as this attraction faded, Feng Qing'er's rationality slowly returned to her mind, and she regained the upper hand bit by bit.

She couldn't help but be slightly startled, then she suddenly came to her senses, recalling that she had acted alone rashly without careful consideration. She was too reckless and arrogant, which led to such a difficult situation.

Thinking about this secretly, Feng Qing'er did not dare to delay any longer. She glanced at Xiao Ling quietly, and seeing that he did not move, she pretended to be calm. With a wave of her slender hand, she calmly took out a message jade slip from the ring, and then pretended to crush it fiercely, so as to quickly notify Venerable Lei to come to help and solve this urgent problem.

Feng Qing'er's fingertips had just touched the jade slip of the message, and she was gathering her strength to crush it directly to seek quick help, but she never expected that something unexpected would happen. In an instant, she felt her palm suddenly lighten, and the jade slip disappeared out of thin air, and she was immediately shocked.

"Tsk tsk, little sparrow, you are thinking a little dishonestly." Before Feng Qing'er could come to her senses, Xiao Ling's voice came from above, with a hint of teasing and a hint of coldness, just like a frosty wind on a cold night, piercing straight into the eardrums.

"You are right. The Ancient Phoenix Blood is definitely in my hands. But even if you knew this secret, what can you do? Today, you have no way out and nowhere to escape. No one will know about this, and I will naturally not get into any trouble because of it."

When Feng Qing'er heard what Xiao Ling said, her heart suddenly sank, and a chill ran straight through her spine. She thought to herself that in this situation, she was surrounded by enemies and isolated, and she was afraid that the real murderer would be in trouble.

At this moment, he was full of regret, blaming himself for being too reckless. As soon as he sensed the ancient phoenix blood essence, he was blinded by greed and rushed here alone without thinking.

If I had known earlier that I should have been more careful, I should have brought Venerable Lei along. With Venerable Lei, a powerful Dou Zun, by my side, I would not have fallen into such an unfavorable situation.

Feng Qing'er made up her mind, not caring about anything else, and not saying anything more. She suddenly used Three Thousand Thunder Movements. In an instant, lightning flashed under her feet, like a silver snake dancing wildly, making a "sizzling" sound. Her slender body was like a purple lightning, shooting towards the direction of Fenglei Pavilion, hoping to escape from this dangerous situation as quickly as possible.

"Haha, you don't know your own limitations." Xiao Ling looked at Feng Qing'er's fleeing figure, a scornful smile appeared on his lips, then he raised his hand and gently waved his slender fingers in the direction of the disappearance.

In an instant, an invisible black hole seemed to appear in the palm of his hand. A powerful and overbearing suction force, like a raging undercurrent or a wild beast on break free, burst out with a burst of rage, swallowing up the sky and the earth, and swept towards Feng Qing'er.

Feng Qing'er, who was trying her best to perform Three Thousand Thunders and rushing to Fenglei Pavilion, had no time to react before she felt the air around her solidify instantly. The suction force was like countless fine iron chains, wrapping around her limbs and bones, and spreading throughout her body in an instant.

His body suddenly stiffened, and the lightning under his feet suddenly became disordered and extinguished, as if he was grasped by an invisible giant hand. He completely lost control of his body, and flipped uncontrollably in the air. Then, like a kite with a broken string, he flew backwards. Fear and unwillingness surged in his eyes, but he was unable to break free of this strange predicament.

After a moment, Feng Qing'er was no longer in control of herself, and was firmly locked by the power of space exerted by Xiao Ling. She was suspended in the air in front of him, like a trapped bird with broken wings, unable to move at all.

Feng Qing'er was shocked and angry, her chest heaving violently, her eyes were like burning charcoal, full of hatred and anger, staring at Xiao Ling, her teeth clattering, she squeezed out cruel words from between her teeth: "You dare to do this to me, when my Heavenly Demon Royal Family finds out, I will tear you into pieces, make you pay a heavy price for your actions today, and regret what you did today!"

Although the harsh words came out, in this restricted situation, it was just bluffing.

In response to Feng Qing'er's threat, Xiao Ling simply chuckled and shook his head. His expression was indifferent as he said casually, "We'll have to wait until they know about this. However, I'm afraid you won't have the chance to tip them off."

After saying that, Xiao Ling quickly formed several complicated hand seals with one hand, and there was a faint light flashing between his gestures. Then, he flicked his finger lightly, and a rune emitting a faint light, like a meteor, sank directly into Feng Qing'er's lower abdomen under her shocked and angry gaze.

In an instant, Feng Qing'er felt as if a strange force was raging in her body. The fighting spirit that was originally filling her body was rapidly fading away like the tide. After a moment, the fighting spirit in her body had completely disappeared, and her body became increasingly weak and powerless, and could only float helplessly in the air.

At this moment, Feng Qing'er's eyes were full of helplessness. The arrogance and sharpness of the past were completely gone. Only timid panic and fear were left. She was like a frightened baby bird, weak and hesitant.

Because she had rushed here, she was only wearing a thin nightgown. The soft fabric was tightly attached to her exquisite body, outlining her graceful curves vaguely.

The black and smooth hair was slightly messy, with a few strands of hair falling on the white neck, making her look more delicate.

The chill permeated her body, making her shiver uncontrollably. She subconsciously hugged her arms across her chest, but it was unable to conceal the charm that was inadvertently revealed. Even when she was in danger, she still exuded a different kind of charm.

Looking at Feng Qing'er's pitiful appearance, Xiao Ling grinned, a mischievous smile flashed in his eyes, and he said with a hint of sarcasm: "Okay, don't be so scared. I'm not a vicious person. I won't do anything out of line to you. I'm just planning to find you a 'new job'. Just relax. Perhaps, this is an opportunity for you."

"What exactly do you mean? What is a new job? Where does the opportunity come from? Stop being mysterious and explain it to me clearly!" Feng Qing'er's face was full of confusion. She stared at Xiao Ling with her beautiful eyes and asked anxiously. At this moment, she was already full of anxiety and only hoped that Xiao Ling could give a clear explanation so that she could have some peace of mind.

"As for this new job," Xiao Ling tapped his chin and said after a moment's thought, "My Zi Yan has taken a liking to you and wants you to be her maid. This will be your new job from now on."

As he spoke, Xiao Ling crossed his arms over his chest and looked at Feng Qing'er wantonly.

Looking at that graceful figure and fair face, one has to say that Feng Qing'er is truly outstanding and anyone who sees her would have to take a few more glances.

The more Xiao Ling looked at her, the more satisfied he felt. A smile appeared unconsciously on the corners of his mouth. He kept thinking in his heart, it would be interesting to have such a proud and arrogant woman as a maid by his side in the future.

When I'm at work, I can see this pleasant face and figure whenever I look up. Life will definitely not be boring. And I can also dampen her spirit from time to time. It's really wonderful.

After a short pause, Xiao Ling continued, "The opportunity I mentioned is that if you perform well and behave yourself, I don't mind lending a hand and rewarding you with some benefits. In terms of the room for improvement in cultivation, it is much better than staying in Fenglei Pavilion. I am an eighth-grade alchemist, so I naturally have this ability. You can trust me."

Feng Qing'er first heard what Xiao Ling said about the "maid thing", and her anger "swooped" up in her heart, she just felt it was ridiculous. She, the proud daughter of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan, was asked to be a maid? This was simply a great humiliation, how could she swallow this breath and accept such an arrangement! Her chest rose and fell violently, her teeth clenched and glared, as if she wanted to burn two holes in Xiao Ling's body.

But when she heard Xiao Ling's subsequent mention of "opportunities", the promise of improving her cultivation and many benefits, Feng Qing'er couldn't help but feel a ripple in her heart. She knew very well the importance of resources and connections in the hands of an eighth-grade alchemist, and that might be a shortcut to help her break through the bottleneck and soar to the sky.

Anger and entanglement were fighting in his heart. There was both unwilling rage and a hint of hesitation in his eyes. He was in a dilemma and didn't know how to choose.

Feng Qing'er was feeling conflicted, her thoughts still wavering between the pros and cons. Before she could think of a plan to deal with the situation, she suddenly felt the world spinning around her, the scenery in front of her flashed by quickly, and when she came to her senses, she had already fallen into Xiao Ling's arms.