"Hua Ling?"
Rubbing his eyes in disbelief, Qin Shi exclaimed, "Did I really call her out?"
"Don't even think about it. If it wasn't for Luo Sha asking me to follow you, I wouldn't care if you were dead or alive."
Hua Ling rolled her eyes. Immediately, she turned around and swept her gaze over the three great generals of the empire. A dense chill flashed across her pretty eyes. "Ha ha, Ye Hao, Sun Yan, Zhao Yuanhe, tell me. Why have the three great generals of the empire visited the Xuan Hall so late at night?"
The three of them could not remain calm facing Hua Ling. The leading general was called Ye Hao. He said respectfully, "Hehe, so it's Hallmaster Hua Ling. There is indeed a little matter. It's about the little brother behind you."
"For him?"
Hua Ling narrowed her eyes and said coldly without asking for the reason, "Then you can leave. The Mystical Palace does not welcome you."
"Hua Ling, don't go too far."
Zhao Yuanhe could not help but step forward and said, "This brat has committed countless sins. He was the murderer of the Mist Shadow who massacred dozens of villages in the eastern region not long ago. The empire has issued a death order. He must die."
Hua Ling frowned and looked at Qin Shi strangely, "He said you're the murderer of the Mist Shadow. Are you?"
Hearing this, Qin Shi could not help but become nervous. To be honest, he really was not. He was just misunderstood by Zhao Yuanhe. However, if he wanted to clear up the misunderstanding, he would have to give up the Seal Mark. He would definitely not do that. Therefore, he gritted his teeth and nodded, "Yes, it's me."
"Did you hear that?
He admitted it himself! "
Zhao Yuanhe let out a wild laugh and said to Hua Ling coldly, "So now that you're protecting him, can I assume that you're an accomplice?"
Clenching his fists, Qin Shi looked at Hua Ling anxiously. Now that Zhao Yuanhe was pressuring him with the empire and he had admitted that he was the murderer of the Mist Shadow, it was hard to guarantee that Hua Ling would still protect him. If Hua Ling handed him over now, only death awaited him.
In the face of Zhao Yuanhe's roar, Hua Ling calmly raised her hand and pinched her collar. Without a change in expression, she said, "Don't think that I'm an accomplice. What can you do to me?"
"You …"
Zhao Yuanhe smacked his lips. He was just about to open his mouth, yet he didn't know what to say.
Qin Shi, who was standing behind, was also stunned. He did not expect Hua Ling to be so protective of him. He could not help but feel a little warmth in his heart.
In the deadlock, Ye Hao rolled his eyes and said, "Hua Ling, the empire and the Mysterious Temple have always been on good terms. Why do you have to go against the entire empire for him?"
"Make friends?
I don't think we're friends. Aren't you the ones who've been sucking up to me? "Spirit Flower sneered.
These words were a blatant slap to Qin Shi's face. What surprised Qin Shi was that Ye Hao did not seem to be planning to explode in anger. Qin Shi had thought that Ye Hao would explode in anger. Instead, he suppressed his anger and said, "Fine, let's just say that the Empire is trying to curry favor with you. However, think about it. Tens of thousands of innocent people died because of him.
"I'm afraid that the number of innocent people who have died in my hands has already exceeded a hundred thousand. Do you think I care about something like pity?"
"You …"
Before Ye Hao could finish his words, Hua Ling's jade-like face showed a touch of annoyance. She opened her jade-like hands and slightly shook the withered grass on the ground. Instantly, a rough spiritual power soared into the sky. "Fine. I can let you leave the Mysterious Temple in one minute. Otherwise, don't leave."
Teng, teng, teng. The three of them took a few steps back at the same time.
"Hua Ling, are you going to go against the empire until the end?
You have to think about it carefully. Even if you have the Heaven's Equal Mirror, you have no chance of winning against the entire empire! "Ye Hao steadied himself and said.
"Half a minute!" Hua Ling said calmly.
Ye Hao's expression changed. He clenched his huge fists and nodded at Hua Ling. "Fine, fine, fine. Hua Ling, you win. The empire will remember this for you."
After saying that, he turned around and waved at Sun Yan and Zhao Yuanhe. Ye Hao jumped to Xue Bin's side, picked him up, and shouted, "Let's go!"
Seeing the four of them leaving, Qin Shi couldn't help but panic. He still had something to ask Xue Bin, so he quickly shouted, "Don't let Xue Bin go!"
"Don't chase after him!"
Hua Ling's voice suddenly became calm, and she grabbed Qin Shi.
"Hmm?"
The hoarse voice made Qin Shi frown. When he turned around, he saw that Hua Ling's face was pale and bloodless. He quickly said, "Are you injured?"
"I'm fine. Let's go back to the hall and talk."
Hua Ling waved her hand with difficulty. She carried Red Dress and fled to the top of the Black Peak.
"So, when she stopped Yu Qing from self-destructing, she wasn't completely fine?"
Looking at Hua Ling's haggard back, Qin Shi came to a sudden realization. A touch of warmth spread in his chest. "Hehe, she was still able to risk her life to save me after suffering such a serious injury. She has done her best."
He chased after her without saying anything else.
Hua Ling was injured, and so was Qin Shi. For this reason, the Black Peak, which was fifty thousand meters above sea level, was a little strenuous for the two of them. In the midst of boredom, Qin Shi pursed his dry and cracked lips and said to Hua Ling, "Thank you for just now."
"Although I don't quite understand Luo Sha's vision, since she likes you, I will definitely not let anything happen to you. Otherwise, she will be sad." Hua Ling shook her head and snorted.
Hearing this, Qin Shi felt for the first time that Hua Ling's person was not bad. In a short period of silence, he suddenly felt that something was wrong. He blinked and challenged, "Hey, that's not right. What do you mean by you can't understand her vision?
It's because she has good vision that she likes me … "
Bang!
Suddenly, Hua Ling stopped. Before Qin Shi could finish his words, he bumped into her and staggered back a few steps on the stone steps. He rubbed his head and said, "Hey, why did you suddenly stop?"
Turning around indifferently, Hua Ling's cold eyes stared at Shi Qin for a long time and said, "Listen, I don't care what your relationship with Qin Xue Xin or your Sister Yu is. If you dare to hurt Luo Sha one day, I will definitely kill you."
Being shocked by the cold voice, Qin Shi sucked in a breath of cold air. At this moment, he could clearly feel the killing intent from Hua Ling's body. She was definitely not joking.
"Heh, this is great. Whoever I betrayed, I will die anyway. My Sister Yu is still the best. She never forces me."
Shaking his head with a bitter smile, Qin Shi's expression became firm. He looked at Hua Ling and did not try to escape, "If I hurt Luo Sha one day, you don't have to do anything. I will end my own life. However, I believe that there will definitely not be such a day."
"That better be the case."
Hua Ling did not say anything more after becoming much gentler.
The two of them rushed back to the Xuan Hall. Hua Ling directly returned to the waterside pavilion in the center and announced that she was going into seclusion. It could be seen that her injuries were not light.
Although Qin Shi was also injured, he still had something to worry about. Therefore, he took a few detours and arrived at Qin Xue Xin's boudoir. When he pushed the door open, Xu Qiaoer, Xiao Mi Cai, Yu Luo Sha, and Jade In The Book were all present.
"You're back?" The four of them asked at the same time.
Qin Shi responded with a smile and stepped forward. Looking at the haggard figure on the bed, the self-blame in his heart grew stronger. He half-squatted down and held Qin Xue Xin's wrist, "I'm sorry, I couldn't protect you."
Qin Xuexin's eyebrows twitched a little as she opened her beautiful eyes. Her jade-like hands gently lifted Qin Shi's black robe as she forced a smile, "I'm fine. Did you get that Xue Bin?"
At the mention of this matter, Qin Shi shook his head helplessly.
Looking at Qin Shi's disappointed expression, Qin Xue Xin also felt heartache. She looked away indifferently. With her back facing Qin Shi, no one saw the sparkling tears in her beautiful eyes.
Due to his injuries, Qin Shi did not stay long after seeing that Qin Xue Xin was safe and sound. He said a few words to Xu Qiaoer and got up to leave.
Jade In The Book floated back to the Book Burning and landed on Qin Shi's waist.
Just when he returned to the room, Qin Shi could not help but vomit a few mouthfuls of blood. Jade In The Book was so frightened that she quickly floated out. She waved her hand and examined him. She could not help but exclaim, "What a heavy injury!
How did you get such a serious injury? "
With a long sigh, Qin Shi told Jade In The Book everything about his pursuit of Xue Bin. Then, with great difficulty, he rummaged through his space ring and took out a fragrant six-petaled enchanting blue flower. It was the Soul Gathering Flower he had obtained in the Desolate Forest. "Sister Yu, this is for you."
Staring at the Soul Gathering Flower, Jade In The Book's delicate body trembled. "What a strong soul aura! Where did you get this flower?"
Recalling the embarrassment he felt when he picked the Holy Spirit Flower, Qin Shi felt his whole body burning as if he was being burned by a raging fire. He shook his head in pain and said, "Don't ask. Take this and absorb it first. After my injury has recovered, I will find more herbs that can heal the soul for you."
As he said this, Qin Shi poked at Jade In The Book a few times. Jade In The Book's spiritual body was very weak and sickly. "I haven't seen you for more than half a year. Look at how weak your body is. Now that I have the strength, I will go to the Bejeweled Lava Volcano in a while and help you find the Divine Pregnant Fruit."
Feeling warmth in her heart, Jade In The Book gritted her teeth and said, "Shi Tou …"
"Don't be so pretentious. I am not like you. I am used to teasing you. Besides, I promised you that I will definitely heal your injury. Trust me!"
"Yes!"
Jade In The Book nodded vigorously. Then, with tears in her eyes, she smiled and said, "Then, do you want me to reward you with a kiss?"
"Sure." Qin Shi turned his face to Jade In The Book.
Rolling her eyes at him, Jade In The Book said, "You are so smug. If your Xue Da sees you, he will be jealous again. Hurry up and heal your injury. I will keep watch for you."
Qin Shi responded with a smile. He didn't say anything else. His eyes lingered on Jade In The Book's pretty face for a while. He believed that Jade In The Book had feelings for him. However, he didn't know why, every time he talked about it seriously, Jade In The Book would deliberately avoid it and not face it.
Regarding this, Qin Shi had felt annoyed at first. But now, he was calm. He knew that Jade In The Book must have her own difficulties. No matter what the difficulties were, he was willing to give Jade In The Book time to slowly influence Jade In The Book.