Chapter 13220: No strength, no one looks down on you

At this point, Hua Shan gently placed the towel in her hand on Ling Xiao's forehead, her movements gentle and delicate. Her eyes were full of care and love, as if she was taking care of a long-lost relative.

Ling Xiao lay there quietly, feeling the warmth and care from Hua Shan, his heart filled with gratitude and happiness.

"Thank you!" Ling Xiao's voice was filled with sincerity and gratitude. He paused for a moment, as if thinking about something, and then he casually took out a sword from his side. The sword flashed with a faint cold light, revealing an extraordinary aura.

"I noticed before that the sword you used was only of the Earthly Venerable grade, which was really shabby. This lower-grade Heavenly Venerable grade sword was accidentally obtained by me during a training session. It is not of much use to me, so I will give it to you."

Ling Xiao's words revealed a kind of open-mindedness and generosity. He knew very well that wealth should not be exposed, but at this moment, he was more willing to trust his intuition and judgment. In his opinion, if he could see a person's character through a sword, then the effort was worth it.

What's more, he trusted Hua Shan deeply.

Looking back, when Hua Shan was in trouble, she had the opportunity to escape, but she resolutely chose to stay. How could such courage and responsibility be shaken by a mere sword?

However, facing Ling Xiao's generous gift, Hua Shan waved her hands repeatedly, her face full of surprise and rejection. "No, this is too expensive, I really can't accept it." There was a bit of firmness and shyness in her voice, and she was obviously shocked by Ling Xiao's generous gift.

Hua Shan stared at the sword, a hint of envy and desire flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

She knew that this gift was too precious for her to accept. In her opinion, true friendship and care could not be measured by material things, and she had deeply felt Ling Xiao's kindness.

"Sister Hua, you must accept this sword." Ling Xiao's tone was full of unquestionable determination. He gently pushed the sword into Hua Shan's palm and continued, "If you don't accept it, I will sell it. Instead of that, it is better to let it stay with you and help you kill more enemies."

Hua Shan wanted to refuse, but Ling Xiao's eyes revealed a power that could not be refused, which made her waver. Just as she was hesitating, there was a knock on the door, the sound was crisp and powerful, interrupting her thoughts.

Hua Shan reacted subconsciously and quickly put the sword in her hand into the storage ring. Her movements were agile and skillful. She took a deep breath, calmed down, and then said softly, "Come in!"

As she finished her words, the door slowly opened and a burly, resolute-looking man walked in. It was Bai Sha.

His appearance made the atmosphere in the room instantly become solemn, especially when Hua Shan saw the mottled scars on his body, her face couldn't help but change.

"You are hurt!" Hua Shan's tone was filled with anxiety and worry. Obviously, she and Bai Sha had a very close relationship and she was very concerned about his safety.

Seeing this, Bai Sha raised a faint smile at the corner of his mouth, shook his head gently and said: "It's okay, Sister Hua, I just had a fight with the Soul Clan. Although I was injured, the other party was ten times worse than me, so don't worry."

He said it easily, but Hua Shan could sense the subtle tenacity and courage in his words. She knew that Bai Sha must have gone through a thrilling battle to win this seemingly easy victory.

"Do the Soul Clan really dare to attack the Demon Suppression Mansion so blatantly?" Ling Xiao's tone was filled with curiosity and confusion. His eyes were fixed on Bai Sha, as if waiting for his answer.

Upon hearing this, Bai Sha curled up his lips into a sneer, his eyes revealing disdain and contempt for the Soul Clan.

"What wouldn't that group of people dare to do? However, their recent actions are just small-scale ones, which are obviously testing our bottom line and trump card." There was a hint of amusement in his words, as if he was telling an insignificant anecdote.

However, Ling Xiao heard something unusual in Bai Sha's words. He frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

"It's too quiet. This is not a good thing." He muttered to himself, as if he was talking to himself, or as if he was issuing a warning to everyone present. "It's like the calm before a storm, which makes people feel uneasy."

Seeing this, Hua Shan gently patted Ling Xiao's shoulder with a gentle smile on her face.

"Brother, don't worry about this kind of thing. Your task now is to recover well and take good care of your body. We will take care of the rest." There was some comfort and encouragement in her words, which made Ling Xiao feel the warmth and strength from the team.

"I'm fine now." Ling Xiao shook his head gently, his face brimming with confidence and vitality, as if the previous fatigue and weakness had been swept away with the three days of sleep. His eyes were bright and firm, revealing a brand new aura.

After sleeping for three full days, Ling Xiao felt as if his body had been revitalized. He took a deep breath, feeling the power surging in his body, and his heart was filled with joy and anticipation.

He knows that he is in excellent shape and is ready for new challenges.

Hua Shan looked at him, with a hint of satisfaction and relief in her eyes.

"Now that you are well, you can't just lie there all the time. People outside have been very critical of you these days, and my brothers are also complaining. This Ten Thousand Demon Cemetery is not a place to keep idle people. If you don't show some performance, it will be hard to convince others. No one will respect you, understand?"

There was a hint of seriousness and earnestness in her tone, as if she was giving Ling Xiao a profound lesson.

Ling Xiao smiled slightly when he heard this, and he didn't find it strange. In this world where martial arts is respected, strength determines everything.

If you don’t have enough strength, you won’t be respected anywhere. “I know, the world of martial arts is the same everywhere, isn’t it?” His voice was calm and firm, revealing a deep understanding and persistence of martial arts.

Hua Shan looked at him, nodded, and her tone became more serious.

"That's all you need to know. Then go out and kill a few soul tribe members to prove your strength to everyone. Otherwise, I think the guards here will ask you to get out. This is no joke."

Her eyes revealed an unquestionable firmness and determination, as if telling Ling Xiao that this was a task he must complete.

"No problem!" Ling Xiao's answer was clear and crisp, his eyes revealing a kind of determination and coldness. The hatred between him and the Soul Clan had already taken root in his heart, so killing the Soul Clan was not only no psychological burden for him, but also a kind of relief and catharsis.