Create a moon!
This was not impossible, after all, day and night had already come into being, and Ling Xiao now understood that a martial spirit could be upgraded and transformed through his own efforts.
“Sister Yue Nu, do you mind if I absorb some of your yin-yang vital energy?”
Ling Xiao suddenly asked.
“Do as you wish.”
Yue Nu trusted that Ling Xiao would not harm her.
If even Ling Xiao meant her harm, then she might as well die, in her life the three people she trusted most were Moonflower Immortal Venerable, her disciple Yi Hua, and now Ling Xiao.
Moonflower Immortal Venerable’s whereabouts were unknown.
Disciple Yi Hua had betrayed her.
If Ling Xiao betrayed her too, she felt her life would hold no meaning.
Ling Xiao, of course, knew none of this, nor did he need to, what he did was for Yue Nu’s good, and knowing that was enough.
His aim was naturally to use Yue Nu’s yin-yang vital energy to condense the prototype of a moon.
Once the prototype appeared, the rest would be straightforward.
As Yue Nu’s yin-yang vital energy continuously entered his Mountain River Martial Spirit, a faint light truly appeared in the pitch-black night sky.
Though it did not yet resemble a moon, the prototype had formed.
“Sorry, Senior Brother Wu Xiang, for Sister Yue Nu’s sake, the Moonlight Treasure Ship you gave me must be sacrificed!”
The Moonlight Treasure Ship was a supreme treasure of the Moonflower Sect, though poor for attack, it was excellent for travel.
Most importantly, it was crafted from moonwood infused with lunar essence, perfect for condensing a moon in the Mountain River World.
As Ling Xiao expected, as the Moonlight Treasure Ship shrank and finally vanished, that faint light took the shape of a crescent moon.
Yue Nu soaked in the blood pool, while Ling Xiao sat cross-legged, continuously drawing water from the pool to strengthen the crescent.
Time passed steadily.
Outside the forbidden area, Xie Li had been elected the new Scorpion King by her people and had given a grand burial to the fallen one.
A full day and night!
When the morning sun rose again, the door to the Blood Mirror Pool finally opened once more.
Yue Nu held Ling Xiao’s arm as they walked out.
The sixteen-year-old boy, trained in martial arts for years, was taller than most his age, standing about one metre eighty.
The woman was holy and noble.
The man was heroic and extraordinary.
“Truly a match made in heaven!”
People could not help but admire in their hearts.
Though many still did not know the exact relationship between Ling Xiao and Yue Nu, from her earlier fury in killing Temur Mutu to their current intimacy, even a fool could guess.
Of course, a full moon had formed in Ling Xiao’s Mountain River Martial Spirit, creating a strange connection with Yue Nu’s body.
This further convinced everyone of their bond.
Xie Li watched the scene with a touch of jealousy and helplessness.
She had once thought that reaching the Yin-Yang Realm might make her worthy of this heroic boy.
If she wished, Ling Xiao would surely fall for her.
But now it seemed she had overthought it.
In beauty, she fell short of Yue Nu.
In strength, she was likewise inferior.
What did she have to compete with Yue Nu?
“Master!”
Leng Mei stepped forward to greet him.
Perhaps only Leng Mei had never entertained such thoughts, her only desire was to stay by Ling Xiao’s side forever, protecting him, that was enough.
Ji Mingkong sighed inwardly.
Once a holy son, yet Ling Xiao had never looked up to her.
She had not understood why.
Now she suddenly realised.
His woman far surpassed her, her own feelings were nothing but wishful thinking.
“Young master, what are your plans next?”
Xie Li recovered from her dejection.
She was now the king of the Scorpion Tribe and could not dwell on personal feelings.
“Return to North Desert City!”
Ling Xiao said.
At this, he glanced at the ravaged Scorpion Tribe and added, “Why not come with me, Ji Ning in North Desert City is my good friend, conditions there are far better than here, moreover, after offending the Black Crow Empire this time, if they resolve to wipe you out, North Desert City will be safer.”
“Is that really possible?”
Xie Li asked with some concern, “The people of the Divine Phoenix Empire are not so friendly to us Scorpions.”
“You can rest assured on that, I cannot vouch for other places, but North Desert City is fine.”
Ling Xiao explained.
“Very well, I also wish to escort you part of the way, if we can settle there, we will stay, if not, we can leave.”
Xie Li nodded.
“Set off, destination North Desert City!”
Glancing at Temur Mutu’s head, Ling Xiao sneered inwardly, he had not only captured Jiumo Zhiyan alive but also killed Temur Mutu, now let us see what General Jia, who occupied North Desert City, had to say!
“Sister Yue Nu, hold tight to my waist, we are leaving.”
Mounting a demon wolf, Ling Xiao gently patted Yue Nu’s hand.
Now, staying by his side was most comfortable for Yue Nu, as she could constantly feel the moon’s power.
Not only did her cultivation recover faster, but she no longer suffered pain.
Of course, Yue Nu did not need to stay with Ling Xiao constantly, the pain only began after some time away from moonlight, so spending time with him periodically was fine.
But this way was clearly more comfortable.
Yue Nu now bore no resemblance to the expert who could annihilate hundreds of thousands of Black Crow troops with a flick of her finger, she had become completely like Ling Xiao’s little wife.
Though she had not yet acknowledged his strength, she had acknowledged the man himself.
Perhaps this time she would not be wrong.
…
Yellow sands, old trees, dusk crows.
Ancient path, west wind, war horses.
Sunset in the west.
A group of over a thousand warriors rode swiftly and orderly towards North Desert City.
Atop a demon wolf, a youthful face with a hint of valour appeared cold and resolute.
Behind him, a fairy-like woman gently encircled his waist, her face radiating happiness and peace.
The wind blew, hair danced.
It was like a masterpiece ink painting.
Solemn!
Tense!
Filled with fighting spirit!
This painting held human tenderness and the passion of the battlefield.
Everyone had their own story, and in the days to come, they would write even more beautiful ones.
Suddenly, two figures darted ahead.
The boy raised his right hand, signalling all to stop.
“Boss, situation.”
One said.
“Speak!”
“North Desert Pass and North Desert City seem to have been occupied by the court’s army, the road ahead is fraught with danger.”
The other replied.
Hearing this, Ling Xiao’s face instantly darkened.
