Chapter 13019: Strength is still not enough

Ling Xiao gently picked up a few pieces, rubbed them with his fingertips, and felt the cool and slightly rough texture. He couldn't help but smile: "Although this ancient artifact has been through many hardships and is badly damaged, it has its inherent toughness and historical accumulation. With a little repair, it will surely shine again, and at least be used by us once or twice."

After saying this, Ling Xiao's eyes became focused and deep. He seemed to have transformed into a meticulous craftsman and began to carefully repair the jade plate.

Every piece of fragments that were put together, every injection of spiritual power, was the result of his hard work and expectations. A subtle energy fluctuation filled the air, which was Ling Xiao's attempt to awaken the dormant power in the jade token with his own cultivation.

At the same time, Jin Yan and Ling Bi's healing process was also coming to an end. They closed their eyes and concentrated, with a faint spiritual light surrounding them, which was a sign that spiritual power was circulating in their bodies and repairing the damage.

After an hour of hard work, the two finally recovered completely. When they opened their eyes, they were shining with the light of rebirth. They looked at each other, and without saying anything, the tacit understanding and trust were already deeply rooted in their hearts.

Seeing this, Ling Xiao smiled slightly, then mobilized all his spiritual power, formed seals with his hands, and a powerful force surged out of his body, turning into a bright light, instantly tearing the sky array apart. The three of them moved, like arrows from a bow, shuttled through the broken space, and finally landed steadily on the ground of the mysterious area.

"Boss, are you really going to cause trouble for the Ji family's Patriarch in ten days?" Jin Yan's voice was filled with a subtle worry. He recalled what the Demon Soul King had said to Ji Jiao before. Those words were not only a warning to Ji Jiao, but also a foreshadowing of their next actions.

He knew very well that the Ji family was powerful and not an easy family to deal with, and he couldn't help but worry about Ling Xiao's decision.

Ling Xiao's bitter smile was mixed with a hint of helplessness and self-mockery. That smile concealed his deep understanding of the current situation and his deep desire for the future.

He knew very well that although he was no longer the weakling he once was, facing a strong man like the head of the Ji family, it would still be difficult for the balance of victory to tilt to his side with only his own strength and the assistance of the Tianluo magic tool.

The Ji family was a giant in the East China Sea, and the strength of its patriarch was by no means easy to shake. This realization made him feel an indescribable heaviness in his heart.

He closed his eyes and thought, and the scene of fighting side by side with Tianluo's magic tool emerged in his mind. Although the magic tool could give him great power, the price hidden behind that power was also heavy. The pain of backlash was like a poisonous snake entwining him, making him tremble involuntarily even in his fantasy.

He knew very well that if he really used the Tianluo magic weapon to fight against the head of the Ji family, even if he could win by chance, he would probably fall into an irretrievable situation due to the backlash. At that time, even if he killed someone, there was no guarantee that he would be able to leave that place of trouble alive.

This feeling of powerlessness made Ling Xiao's mood become extremely complicated. He was not content with the status quo, but he also knew that improving his strength was not easy. He longed to become stronger, and longed to be able to kill people in the turbulent East China Sea with his own strength one day, fearlessly.

But the reality is always cruel. The improvement of realm requires the accumulation of time and unremitting efforts. He is now in the fourth level of Wuhun Realm, and his combat power is comparable to that of the first-class strong men in the East China Sea. It is conceivable how difficult it is to make further progress.

However, Ling Xiao was not someone who gave up easily. He knew that in addition to improving his realm, there were many other ways to enhance his own strength.

He began to think about how to increase the power of his trump card, how to have enough strength to compete with the strong without relying on the Tianluo magic tool. This thought made his eyes gradually become firm and deep, as if he had found the direction to move forward.

"Jin Yan, you don't need to worry too much. We have to go to the Ji family. Jiang Lianheng and Jiang Zhan are extremely cunning. They are very likely hiding deep in the Ji family. If we don't step into the gate of the Ji family, it will be a fool's dream to get rid of them."

Ling Xiao's words revealed an unquestionable firmness, and his eyes were deep, as if he could see through everything.

He patted Jin Yan's shoulder gently and continued, "You and Ling Bi should practice with peace of mind. Although the demonic energy in this mysterious area is terrifying, it is a rare practice resource for you. Your improved strength will also be a help to me. As for me, I need to calm down and think carefully to see if there is any way to further improve my combat power."

Jin Yan nodded after hearing this, and without saying anything more, he turned around and found a relatively quiet place, closed his eyes and began to concentrate, devoting himself to cultivation. He knew very well that only by constantly improving himself could he share more pressure with Ling Xiao in the battles that might come in the future.

On the other side, Jiang Xiruo was healing with her eyes closed, her heart filled with worry for her son. When she heard Ling Xiao mention going to the Ji family, she couldn't help but become even more anxious.

She knew that the Ji family was powerful and full of dangers, and Ling Xiao would face many difficulties on this trip. Therefore, she hoped even more urgently that she could recover her strength as soon as possible so that she could give Ling Xiao some help at the critical moment.

Jiang Xiqing was also not idle. She stood aside, her eyes full of complicated emotions. Currently, her cultivation level was only at the first level of Tongtian Realm, which was almost negligible in the East China Sea where there were so many powerful people.

She knew very well that she no longer had the ability to directly protect Ling Xiao, and could only hope that her cultivation would continue to improve. Even if it was only a tiny improvement, she could help Ling Xiao at the critical moment.

Therefore, she also began to practice silently, hoping to make a breakthrough in her cultivation with the help of the special environment in this mysterious area.

"Mother, aunt, these are some precious things I got after a lot of twists and turns at the Jiang family. They contain the essence of heaven and earth, and will definitely help you achieve twice the result with half the effort in your cultivation and recuperation. Please accept them, and make good use of them so that you can return to your peak state as soon as possible."

Ling Xiao's words were full of concern and expectation. He gently handed the treasures in his hand to Jiang Xiqing and Jiang Xiruo. These treasures might be just part of the spoils in his eyes, but for the two sisters of the Jiang family, they were extremely rare opportunities.

He knows very well that in this world where the strong are respected, more strength means more hope for survival. Therefore, Ling Xiao never hesitates to share his gains with those in need in the team. He firmly believes that only when the overall strength of the team is improved can they go further and more steadily on the road to the future. (End of this chapter)