Lingsha looked at Qin Shi with a pained expression. Her face was filled with struggle.
She really hoped that Qin Shi wouldn't do this. Even if she died, she didn't want to see Qin Shi suffer such pain. However, she couldn't say it. The word 'beg' made her speechless.
"Qin Shi, why, why are you so good to me …" "Obviously, obviously, there are three girls who need you more by your side. Obviously … I never wanted to provoke you and deliberately avoided you. But, but this, how can I not be tempted …!"
She cried, and she cried in her heart.
Qin Shi didn't know about the fluctuations in Zi Lingsha's heart. He allowed the pain and smiled faintly. He used his large hand to wipe away Zi Lingsha's tears, "Silly girl, it's fine."
Zi Lingsha let out a whimper.
She suddenly clenched her jade-like hands and promised in her heart, "Qin Shi, I will definitely help you reach that position and see that day with my own eyes!"
Then, in the cold pond, there was a crazy whirlpool. Endless power poured into Qin Shi's body, causing his entire body to boil uncontrollably.
"AHHH!"
That intense pain exploded from his dantian, causing him to almost spit out blood. In the end, in order to not worry Zi Lingsha, he swallowed it.
He was shocked, "What, what a terrifying power!"
He suddenly understood what kind of pain Zi Lingsha had endured all these years.
"I can't give up. If Lingsha can persevere, how can I admit defeat!?
Furthermore, she has endured for so many years! "
He used all his strength and shouted angrily, "AHHHHH!"
Boom!
In the end, endless power shot into his body like a raging dragon entering the sea.
Rumble!
In an instant, the entire volcano collapsed, causing the earth to shake.
Everyone in the Refinement Domain was shocked.
This kind of shaking lasted for three days.
In these three days, Wan Yue, Huo Dao, and Qiu Hua were all gathered in front of the volcano.
Wan Yue's jade-like eyes focused. Huo Dao comforted her, "Domain Lord, you don't have to worry. Nothing will happen."
"I hope so." Wan Yue let out a long sigh.
In the middle of the volcano, in the cold pond.
After three days, the place finally returned to peace. However, within that peace, there was an indescribable pressure and deathly stillness.
The continuous explosions over the past three days had caused the cold pond to be reduced to dust. The ground was littered with huge rocks, and no signs of life could be felt amidst the chaos.
Bang!
Suddenly, there was a loud sound. A jade-like hand stretched out from under the boulder and pushed it away. Only then did the cold pond have a bit more hope.
Zi Lingsha climbed to her feet. Her jade-like eyes scanned her surroundings anxiously. She then used her jade-like hands to move the boulders away with all her might as she cried out repeatedly, "Qin Shi!
Qin Shi! "
"Cough cough!" Suddenly, a light cough came from under a boulder.
Zi Lingsha's jade-like eyes flashed with surprise. She then ignored the fact that her jade-like hands were cut by the boulders and frantically moved the boulders away. When she saw Qin Shi, she heaved a sigh of relief.
Qin Shi got up. He was truly exhausted. However, even so, he still forced a smile, "Silly girl, I'm fine …!"
"You're still saying you're fine …!" Zi Lingsha couldn't help but cry.
Qin Shi was stunned for a moment. Only then did he realize that his body had been cut by the boulders hundreds of times. He chuckled, "You mean these? These are all superficial wounds, it's not a big deal."
Then, he waved his hand and said, "If you don't believe me, look!"
"Sweet Pouring Rain Formation!"
He activated the formation in his body and an emerald green light rose from his skin. The wounds healed as he panted, as if he had never been injured.
Seeing this, Zi Lingsha felt a lot more relieved.
Seeing that Zi Lingsha believed him, Qin Shi also heaved a sigh of relief. Yes, these superficial wounds were really nothing. With his current physical body, they could be said to be a common occurrence. However, his real injuries were not on the surface.
There was a wound that he did not have and did not dare to have with Zi Lingsha. He covered his chest with one hand, trying to hide it.
Below the opening of his clothes, there was a strange pattern. It was like a spirit snake, constantly nibbling away at him. This pattern was the demonic force that Zi Lingsha had transferred to him.
"Kid, believe me. I will help you get rid of this demonic force as soon as possible," the demon said confidently.
Qin Shi smiled bitterly, "I know, I still believe you."
He took a deep breath and raised his head. The corners of his mouth curled into a relaxed smile. "No matter what, it's finally over. I've fulfilled the promise from seven years ago."
Suddenly, he thought of something and lowered his head. He asked Zi Lingsha, "Oh right, Lingsha, is there any news about the thing that I asked you to investigate in the God Domain?"
"You mean Ma Group?"
Zi Lingsha was startled at first. Then, she shook her head in self-blame, "No, not yet. Ma Group's movements in the human world are very secretive. These few months, I have investigated many places and asked many people, but there was no result."
"Is that so?" Qin Shi heard this and couldn't help but be disappointed.
Seeing Qin Shi's disappointment, Zi Lingsha quickly said, "But, don't worry. I have told a few disciples of the Poison Alliance that there are traces of Ma Group in one of the empires in the Refinement Region. I have already arranged for them to investigate. Maybe there will be news soon."
"I hope so." Qin Shi thought that Zi Lingsha was comforting him and nodded.
"I didn't lie to you. Once I have news, I will tell you immediately." Zi Lingsha was afraid that Qin Shi would misunderstand, so she emphasized again.
Qin Shi also understood that Ming Group's matter couldn't be rushed. He nodded, "Okay, then I will wait for your news."
Then, he was silent for a moment.
Ma Group, Ma Group, this huge organization. He didn't know why, but the closer he got to it, the more afraid he felt.
"Ma Group, Zhe Tian, no matter what you are planning, I will not let you hurt the people around me. Not even one!"
He swore in his heart.
"Let's go out. Your Domain Lord must be very worried about you." Qin Shi restrained himself and rubbed Zi Lingsha's snow-white hair.
Even though Zi Lingsha's hair didn't turn black because of this, it was already full of luster and wasn't as dirty and dark as before. He believed that it wouldn't be long before everything would be fine.
After leaving the cold pond, the two of them left the volcano.
As soon as they left, there was already a sea of people outside the volcano. As expected, Wan Yue was still guarding outside the volcano. When she saw that Qin Shi and Wan Yue were safe and sound, she let out a long sigh of relief and smiled in satisfaction.
"Domain Lord Wan Yue, I have done what I promised you. I have returned your precious disciple to you." Qin Shi smiled proudly.
Wan Yue nodded, "Yes, Fang Qing was right."
After safely handing Zi Lingsha over to Wan Yue, Qin Shi finally relaxed. He took a deep breath and raised his head.
"Looking at the time, it's almost too late."
In the blink of an eye, two months had passed. There were only a few hours left until the Sword Sect's annual disciple competition.
He took a deep breath and said to Wan Yue, "Senior, I won't stay any longer."
"You're leaving just like that?" Zi Lingsha said reluctantly.
Qin Shi smiled, "Yes, if I don't leave now, it'll be too late. I still have some matters to attend to in the sect."
"Then, then let's rest for the night. It's good to leave after that."
"No, if you have any news, remember to inform me immediately." After Qin Shi finished speaking, he slowly rose into the air and looked in the direction of the Sword Sect.
"A few hours …" When he thought of the remaining time and the long journey, Qin Shi couldn't help but feel his scalp go numb.
But suddenly, Wan Yue said, "Kid, wait a moment."
"Hmm?" Qin Shi was stunned, "Is there anything else, Domain Lord Wan Yue?"
Wan Yue smiled, "If I remember correctly, today should be the Sword Sect's annual disciple competition, right?
You're in a hurry to go back, it should be because of this, right? "
Qin Shi was stunned. He didn't expect Wan Yue to also know about the Sword Sect's disciple competition.
Seeing Qin Shi's confusion, Wan Yue smiled, "Fang Qing and I have been friends and competitors for many years. Perhaps I don't know much about the other regions, but I know about the Sword Sect very well."
"Eh …!"
Qin Shi smacked his tongue. This was something he hadn't expected. He said, "Indeed, this junior is here for this matter."
"Don't worry, maybe I can help you."
Wan Yue smiled.
"Senior, you said you can help me?" Qin Shi was a little surprised.
Wan Yue nodded her head, "Yes, with the current state of your body, even if you rush back to the Sword Sect in these few hours, I don't think you'll be able to fight with that Su Yi, right?"
"You also know Su Yi?"
"Hehe, of course. If it wasn't for your appearance, I think the closed door disciple of the Sword Sect would be him." Wan Yue smiled without hiding anything, and then said, "Come, I'll take you to a place."
With that, Wan Yue handed Zi Lingsha over to Huo Dao.
In the beginning, Zi Lingsha was still a little resistant, but Huo Dao stopped her and said, "Little girl, don't worry. Since the Domain Lord said that she can help him, then she will definitely be able to help him. You don't have to worry about him. You've just recovered, so take care of yourself first."
Zi Lingsha lowered her head in disappointment, and then nodded, "I understand."
In her heart, she made an oath that no one knew, just like Qin Shi.
"No matter what, I will definitely help you find the Puppet Group. I will!"
After Zi Lingsha left, Wan Yue said to Qin Shi, "Let's go."
Qin Shi hesitated for a moment. Wan Yue was right, not to mention his current state, the two months of torture was already extremely unbearable. Even without all of this, if he was at his peak and rushed back to the Sword Sect in time, the long period of exhaustion along the way would definitely cause him to fail. That way, he wouldn't be able to fight against Su Yi at all.
He might as well follow Wan Yue.
An hour later, Wan Yue brought Qin Shi to an extremely spacious plaza. In the center of the plaza, there was a huge formation.