Chapter 13022 I’m not stupid
Chapter 13022 I’m not stupid
The mysterious area is a hidden place shrouded in layers of fog, as if even time has slowed down here. In this quiet and mysterious area, Ling Xiao is immersed in a focused and deep study.
His figure appeared particularly resolute under the dim candlelight, and his eyes flashed with desire and exploration for unknown power.
The diagram of the Immortal Ghost Array was spread out in front of him. Those complicated runes and lines seemed to contain an ancient and powerful power that made people feel awe involuntarily.
After pondering day and night for the past few days, Ling Xiao's fingertips have run across these runes countless times, and every touch seems to be having a silent conversation with the formation.
Now, he could finally clearly feel the context and essence of this formation, as if it had become one with him.
However, Ling Xiao knew that learning a formation was only the first step, and the real challenge was how to use it to perfection and make it a powerful weapon in battle. Therefore, he was not satisfied with this, but instead devoted himself to the subsequent familiarization and practice.
He imagined various battle scenarios and tried to incorporate the Immortal Ghost Formation into them. Every deduction made his understanding of the formation deeper.
At this moment, the Demon Soul King's steady and deep voice came from the magic needle space, as warm and comfortable as a spring breeze.
There was a sense of ease and casualness in his words, as if he did not take the agreement with the Ji family too seriously. However, Ling Xiao could feel the care and understanding of the Demon Soul King, which made him feel warm.
"You don't have to take my promise to heart," the voice of the Demon Soul King echoed in Ling Xiao's ears, "I just wanted to scare the Ji family. Besides, this is my promise, not yours, so you are not in breach of contract!"
This sentence was like a ray of warm sunshine, illuminating the haze in Ling Xiao's heart. He understood that the Demon Soul King was supporting and encouraging him in his own way, so that he would not be bound by the disturbances of the outside world.
"I'm not that stupid!" Ling Xiao's words were filled with self-mockery and determination. A confident smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and an unyielding light flashed in his deep eyes.
He knew very well that as a demon cultivator, he had to be cautious with every step he took in the world and not easily step into a dangerous vortex. Therefore, he had his own considerations and persistence for the unknown challenges that were about to be faced.
"I won't go unless I fully understand this Immortal Ghost Formation." Ling Xiao's tone revealed an unquestionable determination.
He understood that only by truly mastering the essence of this formation could he be invincible in future battles.
Otherwise, acting on impulse will only put oneself in a more dangerous situation. This clear understanding of one's own abilities and careful planning for the future make Ling Xiao appear more mature and stable.
"So what if I made an agreement with them?" Ling Xiao's words revealed a kind of uninhibited and free-spiritedness. He knew very well that as a demon cultivator, he did not need to be overly bound by worldly agreements and rules. In his opinion, strength was the basis for everything.
Therefore, he would not easily change his plans or actions because of an agreement with others. This persistence in self-belief and confidence in strength allowed Ling Xiao to go further and further on the path of magic cultivation.
"I am a demon cultivator. Don't they know that demon cultivators are always fickle?" Ling Xiao's words were full of joking and complacency. He knew very well that demon cultivators were often mysterious and dangerous in the eyes of the world. They acted in an unconventional way and were often difficult to predict.
It is this elusive characteristic that allows Ling Xiao to respond more flexibly when facing danger and thus protect himself.
The Demon Soul King listened quietly to Ling Xiao's words in the magic needle space, and a feeling of relief surged in his heart.
"...You kid...I was overthinking it."
He murmured softly, his tone revealing a bit of praise and emotion. In his opinion, Ling Xiao's clarity and determination, uninhibited and free and easy, self-confidence and strength are exactly the excellent qualities that a demon cultivator should possess. He believes that Ling Xiao will be able to go further and more steadily on the road ahead.
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Inside the Ji family mansion, the morning light was just beginning to break, and the blood-red sun slowly rose, dyeing the sky a brilliant golden red. However, as the sun slanted westward until it finally sank into the horizon, the atmosphere of expectation gradually became heavy and depressing.
The agreed time passed quietly in silence. Ji Jiao's face looked particularly gloomy in the afterglow of the setting sun, like the sky before a storm.
He stood in the center of the Ji family's hall, looking out the door from time to time, expecting the black-robed man to appear, or Ling Xiao's figure, but every time he looked, he was only met with empty disappointment. The air around him seemed to freeze, and even his breathing became heavy.
An indescribable anger and shame surged in Ji Jiao's heart. He felt like he was being manipulated by some invisible force. His dignity and prestige seemed to have vanished at this moment.
"Ji Jiao!" At this time, a cold voice pierced the tranquility of the hall like ice. Ji Tianyan walked in slowly. His eyes were full of indifference and anger, as if he could see into the deepest secrets of people's hearts.
"Is that black-robed man really as powerful as you said, or are you exaggerating to attract the family's attention? I followed your advice and urgently called back all the Ji family's strong men who were training outside. If it turns out to be a false alarm, how will you let them deal with it? How can you make up for the precious training time they missed because of this?"
Every word of Ji Tianyan hit Ji Jiao's heart like a heavy hammer, making him feel a suffocating pain.
He understood that his misjudgment had put the family in an awkward situation and might even affect the family's future. Ji Jiao clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms, but he did not dare to make any excuses and could only silently bear the double pressure from his brother and family.
The hall was silent, with only the occasional sound of wind coming from the window, which seemed to tell of the unfinished wait and unsolved mystery. Ji Jiao's heart was filled with complex emotions, including confusion and anger at the black-robed man and Ling Xiao's failure to show up, as well as deep self-blame for his own incompetence.
"Master, please allow me to explain in detail." Ji Jiao's voice was filled with anxiety and unwillingness. He knew very well that his words at this moment were crucial to turning the situation around.
"That black-robed man, with just a thought, was able to injure the soul of a person of my level. This is definitely not something that an ordinary person can do. Although I know that my strength is not even one tenth of yours, patriarch, I am still among the top ten in the Ji family. Even I suffered such a severe injury, which shows how strong that black-robed man is."
