Chapter 12863 I won’t let you die!

Chapter 12863 I won’t let you die!
Jiu Lao gritted his teeth, his eyes revealing a kind of determination. He knew that he had to make a choice, and this choice might make him heartbroken, but in order to protect the safety of Ling Xiao and the entire family, he had no choice.

At the same time, Shangguan Li had already escaped from the dangerous city. She ran all the way until she came to a relatively safe place. She stopped, panting, her face pale, and it was obvious that the previous escape had cost her a lot.

After calming down her breathing, Shangguan Li took out a jade token from her bosom. The jade token was warm and smooth, with exquisite patterns engraved on it, and looked very precious. She gently stroked the jade token, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes. Then, she concentrated and began to contact the Empress Palace.

As she called out, the jade token began to emit a faint light, as if establishing a connection with some distant being. Soon, a powerful force came out of the jade token, transmitting her voice to the Empress' Palace.

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Inside the ruined temple, the dim candlelight flickered in the darkness, illuminating Ling Xiao's resolute face. He sat by the fire, concentrating on guarding Jiu Lao, making sure he would not be disturbed during his recovery.

Several hours passed slowly, as if every moment was filled with tension and anticipation. Finally, Jiu Lao's body began to tremble slightly, and his face gradually regained some redness. He slowly opened his eyes, with a hint of surprise and gratitude in his eyes. He looked at Ling Xiao, his eyes full of admiration and worry.

"You risked your life alone to save me. Your courage and determination are truly admirable." Jiu Lao's voice was weak but full of sincerity. He knew very well that in this dangerous world, there were fewer and fewer people who were willing to risk their lives for others.

However, Jiu Lao was equally worried. He looked at Ling Xiao, and a ripple appeared in his heart. "You have offended so many people in order to save me. This is undoubtedly a huge crisis for you." He sighed and continued, "I am worried that your future will be full of ups and downs because of this."

Ling Xiao smiled slightly when he heard this. He stood up, walked to Jiu Lao and patted him on the shoulder. "Don't worry, no matter who comes, I will kill him. In this world, the person who can kill me has not been born yet." His voice was firm and powerful, as if he was saying something that was a matter of course.

Jiu Lao looked at Ling Xiao, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. He didn't expect that this young man would be so confident and determined. However, he still couldn't help but remind him: "You are indeed very strong, but you must know that there are many strong people in this world, and there are always strong people. Even if you can defeat the strong people in the Wuhun Realm, what about those above the Wuhun Realm? How should you deal with them?"

"I still have a way to kill them!" Ling Xiao's voice was as cold as ice, and every word seemed to carry an unquestionable confidence. His eyes were firm, as if he had already seen the approaching enemies, and their fate was already in his control.

When Jiu Lao heard this, he was stunned for a moment.

He had seen too many young people, some were arrogant, some were timid, but it was rare to see someone as capable and confident as Ling Xiao. His eyes stayed on Ling Xiao for a moment, as if trying to see through the young man's heart.

"Are...are you really sure?" Jiu Lao's voice trembled a little. He didn't doubt Ling Xiao's ability, but he was worried that the young man would fall into danger because of his overconfidence.

Ling Xiao smiled slightly, that smile was full of desire for victory and firm belief in the future. "Don't worry, Jiulao. Since I dare to say this, I must have my own plan."

He paused and continued, "I know this road is not easy to walk, but I have never thought of retreating. No matter who it is, as long as they stand in my way, I will use my sword and my strength to let them know that I, Ling Xiao, am not so easy to mess with."

"Jiu Lao, you may have heard that there are some so-called evil spirits in this world. They are like the stars of damnation, bringing endless misfortune to the people around them. Those who have come into contact with them, or even have a slight connection with them, often cannot escape the entanglement of bad luck and end up with a miserable end. However, I am completely different from them."

Ling Xiao's voice was low and firm. He stared at Jiu Lao with a resolute light in his eyes.

"I, Ling Xiao, may be walking in this turbulent world, but I have my own moral principles and bottom line in my heart. For those who have sincerely helped me, supported me and trusted me, I will do my best to protect them and use my life to safeguard their safety. I will never let anyone who has helped me leave this world easily."

Ling Xiao took a deep breath and continued, "Jiu Lao, you have given so much for me, and I will always remember your kindness. In the next period of time, you only need to rest assured to heal your wounds and restore your strength. I will choose a most secret and safe place for you to ensure that you can stay away from troubles and concentrate on your recovery."

"As for the Empress's Palace, you don't have to worry too much. I will deal with it personally, using my sword and wisdom to uncover the conspiracy behind them, and strive for a peaceful future for you and all of us."

Looking at Ling Xiao's confident and determined eyes, Jiu Lao couldn't help but fall into deep thought. He suddenly realized that he might have underestimated this young man all along.

Ling Xiao is completely different from those legendary evildoers, who often act recklessly for their own selfish desires, indirectly leading to the tragedy of those around them, and even causing the entire sect to be destroyed in disaster. They are like the star of damnation, bringing endless misfortune to those around them.

Jiu Lao recalled his previous thoughts. He once thought that Ling Xiao was also that kind of person, blindly pursuing his own goals without caring about the safety of others.

But now, he found that he was wrong. Although Ling Xiao also had firm goals and determination, he knew how to cherish the people around him and how to protect and fight for his friends and relatives.

He found that he had really underestimated Ling Xiao. Ling Xiao was much stronger than those selfish monsters.

A warm current surged in his heart, and he felt extremely fortunate and relieved. He knew that Ling Xiao was a person who was truly trustworthy and reliable. He looked at Ling Xiao again, his eyes full of admiration and trust.

"You always surprise me." Jiu Lao smiled and handed the blueprint in his hand to Ling Xiao. "I will leave this trouble to you now. However, in order for you to be able to deal with the next challenge more smoothly, I decided to give you a precious treasure map that I got when I was young."