That special feeling is full of affection and passion, as if to engrave this moment in the depths of memory forever, becoming the most precious comfort in the long time to come...

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On an empty hilltop outside the holy city of Gama, a gentle breeze blew past, bringing with it the rustling of grass and trees.

At this time, there are already several figures gathered here quietly. If you look closely, you can recognize that they are Xiao Ling, Xiao Yixiang, Zi Yan and Qing Lin.

Looking at Zi Yan who was obviously in a low mood, Xiao Ling could not help but bend down slightly, stretched out his hand and gently pinched her slightly round but elastic face, then chuckled and said with a hint of sarcasm:

"What's wrong? Are you still thinking about your sister Medusa? You two just said goodbye not long ago. I am a father who is about to have a child, but I am not as depressed as you."

"Hmph, you stinky man, don't bother me!" Zi Yan said angrily, stretched out her soft little fist, and forcefully knocked away Xiao Ling's hand that was "playing tricks" on her face. Then she stared at Xiao Ling fiercely with her big round eyes, pouted her pink little mouth, and said angrily.

That look contained a bit of cute anger, but also revealed a kind of cuteness, which made Xiao Ling and the other two standing by couldn't help but smile.

"Alright, alright. It's not like we'll never see each other again. This is just a temporary separation. There's no need to be so sad. Besides, after you absorb all the medicinal power of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, your strength will definitely increase. You might even be stronger than me by then."

Seeing this, Xiao Ling stopped teasing Zi Yan. He just reached out and gently rubbed her soft hair. Then he chuckled and said in a gentle tone:

"With your talent and potential, it will be easy for you to break through to the Dou Sheng level. By then, with your attainments in the power of space, it will be easy for you to rush to the Serpent Tribe to visit your sister Medusa, so don't be too sad."

After listening to Xiao Ling's analysis, Zi Yan's originally lost expression eased a lot, no longer as gloomy as before.

However, she still waved her pink little fist at Xiao Ling, deliberately frowned, and said in a slightly threatening tone: "Humph, of course, after I completely refine the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit and my strength increases greatly, I will definitely punish you severely."

"Hmph, you actually married Sister Medusa, Xiao Yixian, Qinglin, and the others, but chose not to marry me. This is so infuriating! I will remember this. When the time comes, I will definitely make you kneel down and beg for mercy..."

Chapter 577 Departure

On the empty hilltop outside the holy city of Gama, the breeze still blew slowly, causing the surrounding grass and trees to rustle.

Zi Yan's little face still had a bit of anger on it. Seeing this, Xiao Ling wanted to tease her again. He reached out his hand again and wanted to pinch her slightly round but elastic face.

Zi Yan was prepared. She dodged Xiao Ling's "sneak attack" by turning her head. Then she raised her fist and swung it at Xiao Ling, shouting, "How dare you provoke me, you have no manners!"

Xiao Ling laughed, nimbly stepped back a few steps, and pretended to be scared and said, "I saw that you were still unhappy, so I wanted to cheer you up. Why are you repaying my kindness with hatred?"

Zi Yan didn't fall for it and pretended to chase him and beat him up again. The two of them started laughing and playing on the top of the mountain. Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin, who were standing by, couldn't help laughing when they saw them like this. The sound of their laughter echoed softly among the mountains.

At this moment, two streams of light suddenly appeared in the distant sky. The light was extremely fast and flew towards the hill where the few people were. In the blink of an eye, it was much closer.

Noticing the noise coming from the sky, Xiao Ling and Zi Yan stopped fighting. Even Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin, who were laughing on the side, gradually restrained the smiles on their faces.

Almost at the same time, several people looked in the direction of the flowing light. With their cultivation and eyesight, they could easily see the scene in the flowing light.

In those two streams of light, there were two women with completely different temperaments but equally stunning looks.

The one on the left is none other than Yun Yun, the leader of the Yun Lan Sect. She has a graceful figure, and the moon-white long skirt makes her figure look even taller and slenderer. The hem of her skirt sways gently in the wind, as if dancing to a different rhythm.

Her cloud-like hair was tied into an exquisite bun, with a few strands of black hair falling on both sides of her cheeks, adding a touch of gentle charm to her.

Her face is as white as snow, her skin is as smooth as a baby's, her eyebrows are curved like new willows in early spring, her eyes are like clear pools, deep and affectionate, and her gaze reveals an elegant and otherworldly temperament, as if she is the snow lotus on the top of a mountain, which can only be viewed from a distance and not played with. When people look at her, they feel respect and can't help but be overwhelmed by her grace.

The person on the right is Ya Fei, the chief steward of the Miter family who is quite famous in the capital of Gama.

She was wearing a fiery red brocade robe. The material of the robe was extremely high-quality and it shone with a gorgeous luster under the sunlight. The collar and cuffs were embroidered with exquisite patterns with gold thread, showing its luxury.

Her brown curly hair fell on her shoulders like waves, and a few strands of hair in front of her forehead were slightly curled, adding a bit of playfulness and charm.

Her facial features are as delicate as carefully crafted works of art, especially her peach blossom eyes. When her eyes move, there seems to be spring water, which is captivating. Her lips are naturally red, and the slightly upturned corners of her mouth always have a faint smile, revealing a mature and charming charm. Her every move shows her charm.

Just from the way the two women were dressed, it was easy to tell that they had both dressed up carefully for today's meeting.

A moment later, in just a few breaths, the two women had already come close to Xiao Ling and others.

Yun Yun's figure was light and graceful, her feet stepping on the air, her clothes fluttering in the wind, as elegant and calm as a fairy, and then she landed steadily on the ground.

Yafei, whose cultivation was at the Dou Wang level, had previously relied on the Dou Qi wings spread out behind her to fly in the air. Now that she was close, she gently waved her hands and slowly retracted the Dou Qi wings that were emitting light blue light. The wings turned into points of light and dissipated in the air, and then she landed lightly on the ground.

After the two landed, they both turned their gazes to Xiao Ling and his group. Their eyes moved and finally fixed on Xiao Ling, who was in the lead.

Then, they all bowed slightly at the same time, saluted to Xiao Ling, and said in unison: "Hello, Master Xiao Ling. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for so long."

The tone was full of politeness and respect, without any of the condescending attitude that one would normally have as the head of a sect or the steward of a family.

In response, Xiao Ling just waved his hand gently, with a gentle smile on his face, and said:

"Nothing, in fact, we arrived earlier than the agreed time, but you did not break the appointment. Since both of you are ready, let's go."

Since Yao Chen had already returned to Xingyun Pavilion, there were still many matters there that needed his attention.

Little Diao also said goodbye to Xiao Ling and his group a few days ago. He is free-spirited and eager to continue his travels in the wider Douqi Continent, to explore the wonders he has never seen and experience different customs and practices.

Therefore, during this trip, the two of them were not among the group returning to Zhongzhou.

However, before Yao Lao left, he and Xiao Ling spent a lot of energy. Relying on their profound strength and exquisite control of the power of space, they tried their best to open up a temporary space channel.

This space channel is of great use. It can greatly shorten the journey and take a group of people directly across from the Jia Ma Empire to Zhongzhou, and even accurately reach the approximate coordinates of Xingyun Pavilion.

In this way, it greatly facilitates Xiao Ling's journey back to Zhongzhou.

Seeing Xiao Ling's attitude of being about to leave, Yun Yun's expression changed slightly, and she suddenly felt a little anxious.

After all, she had agreed with Nalan Yanran before that she would take her to Zhongzhou with her, and she couldn't leave this precious disciple behind.

It's just because the departure time has not yet arrived, and Nalan Yanran was thinking that she was going to Zhongzhou this time and didn't know when she would be able to return to the Jiama Empire, so she went back home yesterday to have a good reunion with her family. At this moment, she is probably still on the way.

Yun Yun immediately took two steps forward, with a little apology on her face, and whispered to Xiao Ling:

"Master Xiao Ling, I'm so sorry, could you bring my disciple Nalan Yanran with you? I've previously told her about going to Zhongzhou, and she was looking forward to it, but I'm afraid she's probably still on her way here, so it won't be long."

"If you don't mind, Master Xiao Ling, I hope you can bring my disciple with you. Of course, if you are really anxious, I can also go and call her over myself. It won't take much time to go back and forth. I hope Master Xiao Ling can agree to this."

After saying that, Yun Yun looked at Xiao Ling expectantly, with a hint of earnestness in her eyes. After all, Nalan Yanran was a disciple she valued very much, and she really didn't want her to miss the opportunity to go to Zhongzhou.

Yun Yun's earnest yet slightly anxious expression made Xiao Ling raise his eyebrows slightly.

The matter of bringing Nalan Yanran along had not been discussed with Yun Yun before, but Xiao Ling understood in his heart that the master and disciple had a deep affection for each other. It was common sense that Yun Yun would not leave Nalan Yanran behind when she went to Zhongzhou, so Yun Yun's request at this moment did not surprise him.

Xiao Ling pondered for a moment, a hint of hesitation on his face. After a moment's silence, he slowly spoke, "Sect Master Yun, this trip is already full of uncertainties. Bringing one more person means one more responsibility. Furthermore, opening this spatial channel took a lot of effort. If we carry too many people, there's no guarantee that there will be unexpected situations along the way."

When Yun Yun heard this, her heart tightened. Just as she was about to plead again, Xiao Ling waved his hand and continued:

"Forget it, forget it. Since you value your disciple so much, I can't stop you. Since Nalan Yanran is the one you want to take with you, then take her with you. However, this will be the last time I will do this. It won't happen again."

Yun Yun's face immediately lit up with joy, and she hurriedly said gratefully: "Thank you, Master Xiao Ling. Don't worry, Yanran has always been sensible and well-behaved, and will definitely not cause any trouble to anyone. In the future, if Master Xiao Ling has any orders, both my master and I will do our best."

After Yun Yun finished speaking, Xiao Ling couldn't help but twitch his lips slightly, secretly complaining in his heart, it seemed that Yun Yun's words had some deep meaning, and it sounded a bit wrong.

Even Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin, who were standing by, showed some strange looks on their faces. After looking at each other, they looked at Yun Yun with a little confusion.

After expressing her gratitude, Yun Yun immediately turned around, as if she was ready to rush towards the Nalan family, and she had already taken a step forward.

Seeing this, Xiao Ling quickly called out to her and said, "Okay, you don't have to go call her yourself. It's troublesome to run back and forth. I can just bring her over. It only takes a thought."

Upon hearing this, Yun Yun hurriedly stopped and turned to look at Xiao Ling, her eyes full of surprise and confusion. This hilltop was not far from Nalan's home, and she really couldn't understand how Xiao Ling could pull Nalan Yanran over here directly.

Then, before Yun Yun could open her mouth to ask, Xiao Ling's mind moved, and a huge amount of mental power burst out from the Niwan Palace like a surging tide, quickly spreading towards the direction of the Jiama Imperial Capital.

In an instant, all the scenes of the entire Jiama Empire were like a painting, completely presented in Xiao Ling's perception, even the subtle details in the streets and alleys were accurate to the last detail.

Then, Xiao Ling focused his attention on the direction of the Nalan family in the Jiama Empire. Soon, he found that Nalan Yanran was saying her final goodbyes to several Nalan family elders headed by Nalan Jie.

After all, she is just a girl in her twenties. Even though she is now a Douhuang powerhouse, there are still tears in her eyes as she faces the farewell to her hometown and heads for Zhongzhou.

She tried hard to hold back her tears, forced a smile, and spoke some comforting words to the elders. Her look showed reluctance and stubbornness.

Nalan Jie looked at Nalan Yanran with a loving face, and kept reminding her to take care of herself when she was away from home, to stay close to Sect Master Yun Yun and Master Xiao Ling, and not to be impulsive in everything.

Several family elders around also echoed the sentiment. The scene was filled with strong affection and reluctance. However, separation was ultimately unavoidable. Everyone knew that when going to Zhongzhou, Nalan Yanran would embark on a brand new journey full of unknowns.

When Xiao Ling saw this scene, he couldn't help but recall his previous farewell to Medusa. The inseparable scene flashed through his mind, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

But soon, he suppressed those thoughts and came back to his senses.

It just so happened that at this moment, the farewell between Nalan Yanran and Nalan Jie and others was also coming to an end. Nalan Yanran gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to restore her expression to normal. She was about to get up and go to the meeting place agreed upon with her master.

Seeing this situation, Xiao Ling directly activated the natal talisman in the Niwan Palace to activate the power of space.

Xiao Ling had a very good command of the power of space. He quickly formed seals with his hands, muttered something, and obscure runes flashed at his fingertips.

With the infusion of his magic power, Nalan Yanran, who had just turned around, felt that the void around her suddenly became sticky, as if an invisible force was pulling her. Then, ripples like water waves spread out in the void, and silver light flashed on her body at the same time.

Before she could react, the next moment, Nalan Yanran's exquisitely graceful body completely disappeared in front of Nalan Jie and the others, leaving everyone standing there in shock, unable to come back to their senses for a long time.

Nalan Jie's eyes widened in disbelief, and he murmured, "What...what's going on? Why did Yanran suddenly disappear?"

The other family elders also looked at each other, feeling surprised and worried.

Just when they were still in shock, a long voice suddenly rang out from the void: "I am Xiao Ling. I have taken Nalan Yanran away. I will take care of her on this trip to Zhongzhou. Nothing will happen to her. If there is a chance, you will have the opportunity to meet again in the future."

As the sound slowly faded away, the air around it seemed to freeze for a moment, and then it returned to silence again.

On the other side, Nalan Yanran only felt a sudden flash in front of her eyes, and her body fell back to the ground. When she steadied herself and looked up, she saw the familiar figure of her master.

Immediately, Nalan Yanran cast a puzzled look at Yun Yun, with a questioning look in her eyes.

Upon seeing this, Yun Yun hurried forward, took Nalan Yanran's hand, and explained to her in a soft voice.

After Nalan Yanran understood the situation, she immediately came to her senses and hurriedly bowed to Xiao Ling, saying with gratitude: "Thank you Master Xiao Ling for your help. If it weren't for you, Yanran would have missed her trip and would have had to go through a lot more trouble."

Seeing this, Xiao Ling just smiled and waved his hands, saying calmly: "It's just a casual move, you can get up now."

After saying that, Xiao Ling waved his sleeves, and the majestic force of space was activated again. At the same time, a vortex suddenly appeared in the void in front of everyone. The vortex was only the size of a palm at first, but in the blink of an eye it began to expand rapidly, and the speed of rotation became faster and faster.

In just a few breaths, the vortex expanded to several feet long and wide.

This sudden movement really shocked Master Yun and his apprentice, as well as Xiao Ling.

Xiao Ling looked at the already formed space passage and couldn't help but chuckle and said:

"Zhongzhou, set off!"

Chapter 578 Return to Xingyun Pavilion

Southern Zhongzhou, Tianxing Mountains.

The mountains are rolling and the peaks are stacked up. There are jagged rocks on them. Some are like sharp swords piercing the sky, and some are like giant beasts squatting on the top of the mountain, showing their majestic and magnificent appearance.

The mountains are covered with lush vegetation, and green pines and cypresses are rooted in the cracks of the steep cliffs, standing proudly despite wind and rain.

From time to time, the clear chirping of birds can be heard in the dense jungle, breaking the silence of the mountains. Occasionally, you can see nimble squirrels jumping and shuttling between the branches, adding a bit of liveliness to these slightly quaint mountains.

The azure blue sky spreads out like clear silk, and the white clouds float like cotton candy, contrasting beautifully with the rolling, green mountains below.

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