Whoosh!
A seed shot out from Lin Xiao’s brow, flying far into the space ahead.
Black smoke billowed once more from Lin Xiao’s head.
Pfft!
Lin Xiao’s head jerked back. A large mouthful of blood sprayed from his mouth.
Then his vision darkened. He fell into a coma, collapsing backwards onto the ground.
Ximen Haoyue was startled. He quickly used spiritual power to support Lin Xiao and immediately fed him a pill.
Wasting one of my initial eighth-rank pills. The grand plan has not even begun. This fellow must not die.
Ximen Haoyue hurriedly channelled spiritual power into Lin Xiao’s body to activate the healing pill.
…Seven days later.
In a room, on a bed, Lin Xiao slowly awoke from his coma.
Opening his eyes, he stared at the ceiling beams, slightly dazed.
Had Ximen Haoyue brought him out?
You are awake?
A voice came from outside the door.
How many days was I unconscious?
Lin Xiao did not rush to get up but asked softly.
Seven days.
Ximen Haoyue replied calmly.
Seven days?
Lin Xiao was shocked inwardly. This time, the coma had lasted long. The destructive spirit energy had injured him severely.
But when he introspected his mind and body, he discovered no signs of severe injury.
Instead, his mind had grown stronger, and even his flesh had improved slightly.
Could it be because I refined destructive spirit energy for a while and was cleansed by its power?
Lin Xiao thought secretly.
He had guessed correctly, but he did not know that without Ximen Haoyue’s pill, he might have remained unconscious forever.
If you had refined it alone, you might already be dead.
Ximen Haoyue stated directly.
Lin Xiao was startled and naturally realised Ximen Haoyue had saved him.
He had not expected this attempt to be so dangerous. He had nearly failed to wake up.
Thank you, Elder Ximen. Lin Xiao will remember Elder Ximen’s grace in his heart!
Lin Xiao said.
Remember it then.
Ximen Haoyue was not polite. He said calmly, One day ago, Long Tutian came looking for you. It seems there is an urgent matter.
Lin Xiao sat up abruptly and quickly flew out of the room. Outside, Ximen Haoyue sat drinking tea.
He said the message came from the Canglong Gate master.
Ximen Haoyue added.
Lin Xiao was shocked and immediately knew what the message was: attack Tianji Demon-Suppressing Tower! Pity I did not successfully refine the destructive spirit energy!
Lin Xiao sighed inwardly with regret.
However, with our current strength, and since the Tianji Demon-Suppressing Tower master has left with martial saint elders, the Swallowing Heaven Demon Disc can break the array. Attacking Tianji Demon-Suppressing Tower should not be much of a problem.
After a pause, Lin Xiao bowed to Ximen Haoyue. Elder Ximen, I have urgent business and must take my leave!
You are going to attack Tianji Demon-Suppressing Tower?
Ximen Haoyue suddenly asked.
Lin Xiao’s face twitched. How did Ximen Haoyue know?
Had Long Tutian told Ximen Haoyue?
It is only a guess.
Seeing Lin Xiao’s surprised expression, Ximen Haoyue added.
Lin Xiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He had thought Long Tutian had discussed it with Ximen Haoyue.
Ximen Haoyue helping them was unlikely. If he opposed them, they would be in great trouble.
Fortunately, it was just a guess.
But if Ximen Haoyue could guess they were attacking Tianji Demon-Suppressing Tower, he was far from simple and might have greater ambitions.
Of course, Lin Xiao thought Ximen Haoyue had only guessed an attack on Tianji Holy Land, not specifically the Demon-Suppressing Tower.
Attacking Tianji Holy Land and attacking the Demon-Suppressing Tower to rescue someone were different concepts.
Or rather, only attacking the first few layers of the Demon-Suppressing Tower.
This was vastly different from reaching the sixth layer to save his mother.
Quickly regaining calm, Lin Xiao seized the chance to ask, If we attack Tianji Holy Land, will Elder Ximen intervene?
At this, Ximen Haoyue immediately considered various possibilities.
Tianji Holy Land had little connection to Spirit Pool Island. If attacked, he would not intervene.
The only tie was Tianji Holy Land’s Tianji Demon-Suppressing Tower.
Only attacking the Demon-Suppressing Tower would involve them somewhat.
Lin Xiao asking this hinted at intending to attack the Demon-Suppressing Tower.
I will not intervene. Spirit Pool Island probably will not either. However, if it drags on too long, whether others from Spirit Pool Island intervene is uncertain.
Ximen Haoyue said, his words carrying deeper meaning.
Lin Xiao secretly relaxed. If Ximen Haoyue did not intervene, things would be much easier.
However, Tianji Holy Land’s entanglements are not simple. Take care of yourselves.
Ximen Haoyue said finally.
Lin Xiao nodded and asked, I wonder if An Miao is in seclusion?
Ximen Haoyue might not know why An Miao was in seclusion, but he surely knew she was.
She is still in seclusion.
Ximen Haoyue replied.
Lin Xiao understood. An Miao’s seclusion cultivation would not end easily. It might truly take a year or two, or even longer.
Elder Ximen, farewell!
Lin Xiao bowed to Ximen Haoyue in farewell, then followed an elder off Ximen Haoyue’s island, quietly flying away from Spirit Pool Island.
Not long after, Lin Xiao found where Long Tutian and the other two were hiding and joined them.
Lin Xiao, are you alright?
Huo Ruyan asked worriedly right away.
You all know?
Seeing their concerned faces, Lin Xiao looked embarrassed.
The three nodded. Long Tutian said, Ximen Haoyue told us about your condition.
Lin Xiao naturally knew this meant his failure to refine destructive spirit energy.
I am fine. In fact, my strength has advanced a bit.
Lin Xiao said.
Destructive spirit energy is not easy to refine. Holding out for three days is already very good.
Huo Ruyan comforted.
Lin Xiao nodded. He would not lose confidence from this.
He had four more chances. Though he failed now, enduring three days gave him insight into destructive spirit energy. With further strength gains, success was possible.
No time to delay. Let us set off. The gate master may already be heading to Tianji Holy Land.
Long Tutian said immediately.
The three nodded and set out at once.
