In a simple and crude house, a delicate and pretty youth was currently sitting cross-legged with his upper body bare.
In such an ice-cold night, he was actually not afraid of the invasion of cold air. Instead, white smoke could be faintly seen rising from his body. The 11 green veins that occasionally appeared on his naked body were suffused with specks of fiery red color, appearing extremely peculiar. If someone were to see this state, it would cause them to click their tongues in wonder.
This youth actually maintained this posture for an entire night without moving.
Suddenly, that youth opened his eyes, revealing a pair of bright and spirited eyes, appearing extremely quick-witted and clear.
After a night of meditation, Ling Xiao stabilized the Profound Energy in 11 meridians. As long as he opened up the 12th meridian and connected the Dantian's Qi Sea, he would be able to condense Profound Energy. Only then would he be considered a true martial artist, and only then would he have the opportunity to step onto the pinnacle of the martial path. Otherwise, he would never be able to achieve a martial artist's body for the rest of his life.
In his previous life, Ling Xiao was a martial arts fanatic, and this life was no exception.
Other than defying the heavens and changing his fate, he also had to firmly grasp his own fate in his hands.
His greatest dream was to "wield the power of the world when awake, and lie on the knees of beauties when drunk."
Ling Xiao had just opened the room door, and Bai Yuxi had long since prepared warm water and was waiting for him.
Ling Xiao had long been accustomed to Bai Yuxi's service, so he gladly accepted it. It was just that every time Bai Yuxi saw his naked upper body, an intoxicating blush would appear on her face, appearing extremely adorable.
After washing his face, Ling Xiao and Bai Yuxi went to the front hall to have their meal together.
Just as they arrived at the front hall, there was an additional person in the hall today. This person was precisely the person who saved Ling Xiao yesterday, Ling Tao.
Ling Tao's eyes swept over Ling Xiao, and he revealed an astonished expression as he said, "Good lad, you actually recovered so quickly?"
Although the high-grade Dew Rejuvenation Pellet had the effect of restoring one's Qi, Ling Xiao had suffered a serious injury yesterday. Even if he could heal sixty or seventy percent of his injuries, it would be a miracle. But Ling Xiao's appearance was full of vigor and vitality, and he didn't look like he had been injured at all.
Ling Tao naturally didn't know that Ling Xiao's Three Parts Restoration Qi originally had the ability to heal injuries, and coupled with the Dew Returning Pill, the effects would be especially obvious. Moreover, last night Ling Xiao took the opportunity to break through the 11th meridian, and his muscles were all warmed up, so his mental state was naturally especially good.
"Thank you, Third Uncle, for saving my life yesterday." Ling Xiao stepped forward and bowed.
If it wasn't for Ling Tao's quick arrival yesterday, he would have died in the Yellow Springs. He didn't know if he could still think of transmigrating like this after death.
Perhaps he wouldn't have such dog shit luck.
Ling Tao patted Ling Xiao on the shoulder and said, "No need to be so polite. I'm your third uncle, we're family. Let's eat something first, then I'll take you to see the clan leader."
Ling Tao patted Ling Xiao's shoulder and said, "Don't be so polite, I'm your Third Uncle, we're family. Eat something first, I'll bring you to see the Clan Leader."
Ling Zhan saw that Ling Xiao didn't have much of a reaction, so he asked softly, "Xiao 'er, you don't have anything against your grandfather, do you?"
Ling Xiao's grandfather was naturally the Ling Clan Leader, Ling Cang.
Since Ling Xiao was crippled, this was the first time he had been summoned. If it was anyone else, they would have been excited, but Ling Xiao didn't seem to care at all.
"Something?
What is it? "Ling Xiao asked blankly.
In his impression, his grandfather treated him well, and when he was young, he taught him many times how to cultivate Xuan Qi. He was a good old man.
Although the old man didn't pay attention to him for the past two years, he didn't have any complaints.
This was because this was a world where martial arts were respected. Those who had strength would be favored, and those who had no strength would fall out of favor. This was the most normal thing. Being born in a big clan, one had to have this kind of awareness.
"Big brother, don't worry about me. Anyone would feel cold after being ignored for two years. Come, have a drink." Ling Xiao's words had a different meaning in Ling Tao's ears. He thought that Ling Xiao was angry.
Ling Zhan shook his head and didn't say anything. When he was crippled, his father had tried everything to help him, but in the end, he had no choice but to give up. But he could still feel that his father had worked hard for him.
He could only lament that being in a high position, there were many things that one couldn't do.
After a simple meal, Ling Tao took Ling Xiao to the inner courtyard of the Ling Clan.
The inner courtyard of the Ling Clan was located in the south of the city, covering an area of thousands of acres. It was decorated with jade palaces, overhanging eaves, and arched tiles. It was as if it had been through countless years, but it still stood proudly.
The Ling Clan had gone through eighteen generations and had a heritage of nearly a thousand years. It was the number one clan in Meteorite City, and its heritage was unimaginable to outsiders.
Ling Xiao and Ling Tao came to the front door. Two ferocious beasts that looked like tigers and lions were squatting with their bloody mouths wide open, looking mighty and ferocious. The door was made of gold, and there were even carvings of dragons and phoenixes on it, making it look exceptionally noble.
This was the aura of the number one clan in Meteorite City!
Two high level cultivators held long spears in their hands, straightened their backs, and stood majestically in front of the door.
Ling Tao brought Ling Xiao with him and was about to walk through the door, but he did not expect that two profound practitioners would actually block him, their spears crisscrossing.
"Clang."
"What are you doing?" Ling Tao asked in a low voice.
"The Fifth Elder has ordered that if Young Master Ling Xiao wants to enter the inner courtyard of the Ling Clan, he must pass through us," one of the high level cultivators said.
"Bastard, Ling Xiao has been summoned by the Clan Leader. Get out of the way, or else I'll send you to meet the King of Hell!" Ling Tao's temper soared to the heavens. Being stopped at his own door, he was furious.
"We're sorry, Deacon Ling, we're only following the Fifth Elder's orders," the two replied in unison.
"You!" Ling Tao was infuriated, and the long spear on his back was about to strike.
He clearly knew that he could not attack his own guards, but the current situation was clearly going too far.
"Don't be angry, Third Uncle. It's not worth it for these two dogs. Watch how this nephew will teach these two disobedient dogs a lesson," Ling Xiao hurriedly pacified him.
The moment Ling Xiao's words left his mouth, the two high level profound practitioners guarding the gate glared angrily at Ling Xiao.
Ling Tao glanced at Ling Xiao, and then said, "Fine, if you can't beat them, I'll kill these two dogs even if I have to risk being kicked out of the clan."
"Don't teach a dog a lesson, it's better to be bitten by a dog instead!"
At this time, the Fifth Elder's grandson, Ling Rui, also appeared in front of the door. Behind him were Ma Zi and Dog Nose, who looked at Ling Xiao with a face full of ridicule.
Yesterday, he had received news that proved that Ling Xiao had re-cultivated his profound strength, which gave him a fright. But not long after, he heard that Ling Xiao had been ambushed and heavily injured, so he began to rejoice in other people's misfortune. Unexpectedly, Ling Xiao was summoned by the Clan Leader today, which made him very angry.
However, when he found out that his grandfather wanted to teach Ling Xiao a lesson, he waited here early in the morning to watch the show.
Ling Xiao glanced at Ling Rui, only to see that this person was dressed in a gorgeous cyan robe. His appearance was not bad, but it was a pity that his narrowed eyes made Ling Xiao extremely loathe him.
The person in front of him was the person who had almost sent him to meet the King of Hell.
"A mere low level profound practitioner dares to make such a ruckus here? You really don't know the difference between life and death," Ling Xiao said disdainfully.
"You, what a sharp tongue. Hmph, let's see how you enter the Inner Courtyard. A trash like you is only fit to be a commoner's bastard!" Ling Rui was so angry that his face turned purple as he shouted.
The day before yesterday, the news of Ling Xiao defeating Luo Qingshuang of the Luo Clan had already spread throughout Meteorite City. Now that Ling Xiao was ridiculing him, he was indeed very sullen.
"How dare you!" Ling Xiao and Ling Tao shouted angrily.
Both of them began to move, but Ling Xiao's "Cloud Shadow Phantom" seemed to be even faster.
"Pa."
"Ah!" Ling Rui was sent flying by Ling Xiao like a fly.
Ling Rui covered his flushed face, blood dripping from the corner of his mouth. He climbed up in a sorry state, pointed at Ling Tao and said, "You … You actually dare to hit me?
I'm going to sue you in front of the Clan Leader! "
"Hehe, go ahead! I actually dared to call me a bastard, and the Clan Leader is my grandfather. Then aren't you insulting the Clan Leader? You're disrespecting the Clan Leader, it's a crime of blasphemy. When I enter the Inner Courtyard, I'll definitely ask the elders to punish you!" Ling Xiao said to Ling Rui with a smile.
When Ling Rui heard this, his expression changed. "Wah!" He then spat out another mouthful of blood and fainted on the spot.
Ma Zi and Dog Nose did not even dare to look at Ling Xiao in the eye. They picked up Ling Rui and hurriedly left.
"Really useless," Ling Xiao said disdainfully.
"Haha, good, you're too good!" Ling Tao heavily patted Ling Xiao's shoulder and laughed with great satisfaction. He looked at Ling Xiao as if he was meeting his nephew for the first time.
"Alright, Third Uncle, you first watch how I teach these two dogs a lesson. In the future, they'll open their eyes and see the difference between dogs and humans!" Ling Xiao backhandedly tied the Ju Lao Sword to his back. He actually did not intend to use the sword.
"Xiao Er, don't be careless. Both of them are already at the peak of the Mystic Realm. As long as they condense their Xuan energy and reach the realm of Xuan energy externalization, they can break through to the Mystic Realm. I think you'd better draw your sword!" Ling Tao advised from the side.
"Don't worry, Third Uncle. Just two mere dogs are not worthy of my full strength!" Ling Xiao said with a face of certainty.
If it was before, he might not have dared to be careless, but now that he had broken through the eleventh meridian and reached the ninth level of the Martial Disciple realm, although he was still a long way off from the two people in front of him, with his "Cloud Shadow" footwork, he could definitely catch them off guard and win.
"Alright, be careful!" Ling Tao saw that Ling Xiao was determined, so he did not waste any more words and retreated.
"Come, two dogs who don't know the difference between life and death!" Ling Xiao stretched out a finger and curled it at the two high level profound practitioners in an insulting manner.
The two high leveled profound practitioners were furious, but on the surface, they still said politely: "Sorry to offend you."
The two high leveled profound practitioners both cultivated the Ling Family's Gray Level Profound Skill, "Rain Spear Art".
The Rain Spear Art, as the name suggested, was divided into a total of five forms. Each form was like a dense rain of spears, making it impossible to defend against.
The two high leveled profound practitioners used it at the same time, and a rain of spears immediately appeared in front of Ling Xiao. Specks of Profound Qi emitted a cold aura, and as long as one was touched by it, their body would be pierced.
Ling Xiao wiped away a light smile and used "Phantom Shadow", instantly bypassing the attacks of the two guards.
"Flowing Water Flowing Cloud".
Both palms struck out, and all the Profound Qi in his body was concentrated behind them. Thick and continuous, as fast as flowing water, it heavily imprinted on the backs of the two people.
The two guards reacted extremely quickly, and simultaneously used a Back Thrust.
Ling Xiao realized that these two weren't just ordinary guards. Their two spears were aimed at his throat. It was obvious that they wanted to kill him.
"Since that's the case, don't blame me for being ruthless!" Ling Xiao's body leaped, like a goshawk pouncing on a rabbit. His legs turned into dozens of footprints as he attacked the two, his figure extremely agile and elegant.
This was the second form of the Wind God's Kick that Ling Xiao loved to use in his previous life, "Grass in the Wind". This move was extremely fast, and its power was extremely domineering.
"Pu."
"Pu."
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