Chapter 360: Picking Stars: Xiao Ling, you deserve to die!

"Yao Lao, hold on!"

Xiao Ling's face was solemn. He stared at the slowly wriggling flesh and blood on the body, and suddenly shouted in a low voice. As he spoke, the gorgeous flames wrapped around the skeleton immediately became hotter and more intense.

Under the calcination of this flame, the newly formed flesh and blood tissues were burned to ashes in the blink of an eye. This speed was much faster than before.

But every time the ashes dissipate, a strange energy will spread again, and the growth rate of flesh and blood will become faster and faster.

In the end, all that could be seen was the rapid wriggling of the flesh granulations, and a bloody human figure quickly took shape.

The burning and growing process lasted for nearly a week. The flame was like a careful craftsman, and finally carved the skin tissue above the flesh and blood into flawlessness.

As the skin grew little by little, the skeleton that was originally lying on the stone platform had now come to life and completely transformed into the shape of a person. Next, it was time to wait for Yao Lao to perfectly merge with this body.

Once completed, the Medicine Master who had left countless legends on the Douqi Continent would truly realize his...

Reborn from the ashes, breaking through the dignity to become a saint!
That moment will surely shock the entire continent.

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At the same time, in a deep valley in Zhongzhou, a huge black palace lay there quietly. It was like a sleeping ancient ferocious beast, emitting terrifying energy fluctuations that made people's hearts palpitate.

Walking into this huge black palace, you can see black stone pillars towering into the sky, adding a weird atmosphere to the entire space.

Countless chains were wrapped around these stone pillars, and at the end of each chain was connected to a ball of light. Upon closer inspection, one could see that those light balls actually contained souls with their eyes closed!

These black chains are tightly wrapped around the necks of the soul bodies, as if absorbing the essence of their souls.

Faintly, it seemed that some invisible energy was flowing slowly out from the inside of the soul along the chains and was absorbed by some power in the palace.

Suddenly, a gust of cold wind blew by, as if it was some kind of omen, and then a black figure appeared silently in the hall.

As soon as his figure appeared, he quickly knelt on one knee in front of a black stone pillar standing in the center of the hall, and reported in a low and hurried voice:

"Report to the Lord, according to our latest news, Xiao Ling has left Yecheng. The last area he was seen was outside the Tianxing Mountains in the southern region of Zhongzhou, and then he disappeared without a trace."

His voice echoed in the empty hall, carrying a hint of barely perceptible tension.

As the voice echoed in the hall, an old man in a black robe on the black stone pillar suddenly opened his eyes, and a hint of dissatisfaction flashed in his eyes.

He snorted, his tone full of disdain: "What a bunch of useless people! It's so difficult for you to track a person, and now you even lost the person. This is simply a shame for the Soul Palace."

Zhaixing Old Ghost never thought that the simple task originally assigned by his superiors has not been completed yet. He felt helpless. This matter should have been easily solved, but it was delayed until now, which made him lose face.

Qin Tian and Qing Hai were really stupid. It would have been fine if they had failed, but none of them could have escaped. I really don't know how they managed to get to the position of the elder. As a result, he was severely reprimanded by the people above.

"Xiao Ling, you deserve to die!"

Thinking of this, Zhaixing Old Ghost's eyes became sharper. The powerful aura in his body began to spread unconsciously, as if even the surrounding air was affected by this force and became a little sticky, as if he only needed to take a light breath to feel the pressure of this force.

The aura of the old ghost Zhaixing was like a violent storm, causing the Soul Palace guardians who were half-kneeling below to tremble with fear. Their dissatisfaction with Zhaixing Tianzun had reached the extreme, and they wanted to curse him.

"Old man, Xiao Ling is no pushover, and he has a four-star Dou Zun strongman protecting him. Why don't you just go and catch him yourself?"

"If you had personally dealt with Xiao Ling, there wouldn't have been so many troubles."

As for tracking Xiao Ling, that was even more of a technical job. Xiao Ling was a genuine 8th-grade alchemist. If he wasn't careful, how could he not be discovered?

If the Soul Palace's guardians had not been so cautious and always waited until Xiao Ling left a city before inquiring about him, they would have been discovered by Xiao Ling long ago.

Although Xiao Ling himself has not yet reached the realm of Dou Zun, with the help of secret techniques, he can briefly compete with Dou Zun powerhouses.

He also has a Dou Zun level bodyguard by his side. Last time two elders went to capture him, not only did they fail to catch him, they also got themselves imprisoned.

Without a big shot of the Heavenly Venerate level to take action, it would be a pipe dream to capture Xiao Ling.

As for the Soul Palace's guardians, they were only at Dou Zong level. If Xiao Ling discovered their tracks, it would be a big trouble.

The grudge between Soul Palace and Xiao Ling cannot be explained in a few words. If they were really discovered by Xiao Ling, they might not even know how they died.

The aura of the old ghost Zhaixing disappeared as quickly as it came, and soon it dissipated like the receding tide. His old and steady voice echoed in the hall again:

"Continue to monitor Xiao Ling's every move. If you find him leaving, report to me immediately. Next time, I will take action myself."

"As ordered!"

The Soul Palace guardian answered quickly and respectfully, then his figure flashed and disappeared into the shadow of the hall like a puff of smoke.

"Hehehe, in the Southern Region of Zhongzhou, the Tianxing Mountains, I want to know what the connection is between Xiao Ling and the Xingyun Pavilion founded by Yao Chen. However, Xiao Ling, Yao Chen, you guys will fall into the hands of our Soul Palace sooner or later..."

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In the dim light of the secret room, Xiao Ling stared at the white-haired figure with closed eyes in the flames. When everything was calm and normal and nothing unusual happened, his tense nerves finally relaxed a little.

Now that the body has been successfully refined, Xiao Ling's participation is no longer needed for the next work. As long as Yao Lao can smoothly and perfectly integrate with this new body, he can truly be reborn.

Xiao Ling wiped the sweat from his forehead. The continuous refining work these days was a huge challenge for him. It put a lot of pressure on him both physically and mentally.

Fortunately, what Xiao Ling lacked the least was elixirs to restore his fighting spirit, and his endurance was quite amazing, which allowed him to hold on to the end.

After stretching himself, Xiao Ling stood up and said softly, "Master Yao, everything from now on depends on you..."

"Um……"

Immediately, Xiao Ling stood up and walked towards the exit of the secret room lightly. It would take quite some time for Yao Lao to be resurrected. Next, he should start his retreat to break through to Dou Zun...

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When Xiao Ling pushed open the stone door of the secret room, a breath of fresh air blew in his face, and he immediately realized that he was standing in a hidden valley.

The entrance to the secret room is cleverly hidden in the cave and it is difficult to find without careful observation.

His gaze naturally extended forward, and he saw Master Feng sitting by the clear stream, as if he had merged into the surrounding nature, immersed in his cultivation.

At this moment, Master Feng seemed to sense Xiao Ling's presence. His eyes, which had been closed, suddenly opened, and his gaze was as fast as lightning, quickly locking onto the source of the movement.

When Master Feng saw clearly that it was Xiao Ling, his originally tense expression gradually relaxed and a faint smile appeared on his face.

"Haha, Xiao Ling, you finally came out! I have been waiting outside this secret room for more than a month, but I was so anxious." There was a hint of relief in the voice of Venerable Feng. His figure appeared in front of Xiao Ling silently like a breeze. Before Xiao Ling could react, Venerable Feng couldn't wait to throw out a series of questions: "How is Yao Chen? Is the refining successful? Is everything going well? Did you encounter any troubles?"

Xiao Ling had been constantly activating the strange fire for the past month, and was mentally exhausted. Before he had time to relax, he was stunned by the rapid-fire questions from Master Feng.

Finally, Xiao Ling came back to his senses. He smiled helplessly and then told the good news to Feng Zun.

"Master Feng, don't worry. Master Yao is in very good condition now, and the refining of his new body is also going smoothly. When Master Yao and that body are completely integrated, he will be able to be resurrected. By then, he will no longer be Medicine Venerable Yao Chen, but Medicine Saint Yao Chen."

When Master Feng heard the good news, his face was filled with joy. He laughed loudly and said excitedly, "That's great. The old guy can finally be resurrected. Xiao Ling, it's all thanks to you."

The joy of Master Feng was simply beyond words. Xiao Ling even felt that Master Feng would feel that the joy of his own breakthrough to the level of a Douluo Saint could not compare to his current mood.

In his heart, Xiao Ling silently sighed for the deep friendship between the two good friends. He gently waved his hand and said in a calm tone: "Master Feng, Master Yao and I have already made an agreement. I will always remember his kindness to me. These are all my responsibilities."

Xiao Ling didn't want to continue dwelling on this topic, so he cleverly changed the subject and said, "By the way, Elder Feng, can you help me find a suitable place to practice? After resting for a while, I plan to go into seclusion for a while and strive to break through to the Dou Zun realm."

Upon hearing this, Venerable Feng was slightly startled, and then showed an approving look: "I heard that old fellow Yao Chen say before that you only turned nineteen four months ago. You are so young and you are already striving to reach the Dou Zun realm. It is really impressive."

After expressing his feelings, Venerable Feng immediately responded: "Since you are so determined, then come with me. I will arrange a place for you to practice, and it will be arranged near your two companions, so that you can take care of each other and communicate more conveniently."

As he said this, Venerable Feng waved his hand lightly, and a crack seemed to appear in the air, and a dark space passage slowly unfolded in front of him. He turned to Xiao Ling and smiled, motioning him to follow him in.

The two of them walked into the deep passage one after the other. The space around them seemed to be distorted at this moment, and countless stars and lights passed by them quickly, as if they were traveling through the cracks of the universe.

A moment later, the scene in front of them suddenly changed, the space channel dissipated, and they were already standing on a towering mountain. The air here was fresh, with a faint medicinal fragrance, which made people feel refreshed.

Looking around, there are some exquisite buildings scattered on the mountain peaks. These buildings are not luxurious, but reveal a kind of simplicity and elegance, and blend harmoniously with the surrounding natural environment.

The roofs are covered with verdant glazed tiles, which shimmer softly in the sunlight, and the walls are covered with vines, adding a touch of vitality to these buildings.

Between these buildings, there are winding stone paths, lined with various exotic flowers and plants, exuding a faint fragrance.

Occasionally, you can see some practitioners walking on the trails or meditating in the courtyard. The whole mountain is filled with a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.

Venerable Feng smiled, pointed at the well-arranged buildings with his fingers, and said to Xiao Ling: "These are the residences carefully selected by the two girls. Currently, there are only two of them living on this mountain. I think the atmosphere here should be suitable for you."

Xiao Ling looked around and nodded. The tranquility and elegance here were indeed very much in line with Xiao Yixiang and Qing Lin's tastes.

As they were talking, a crack suddenly appeared in front of them, as if the space was gently torn open.

Then, a figure in white clothes slowly walked out from the crack. Her figure looked particularly graceful under the sunlight.

Looking closely, it was none other than the Little Medical Fairy.

Her eyes swept between Feng Zun and Xiao Ling, and a surprised smile appeared on her face.

"Xiao Ling, you finally came out. I didn't see you before, and I was worried that you might have encountered trouble while helping Yao Lao refine a new body, so you were delayed."

The Little Medical Fairy walked lightly to Xiao Ling, looked him up and down, and was relieved to see that he was not surprised. She continued,
"I just felt the fluctuation in space, so I rushed over immediately. It turned out that it was Elder Feng who brought you here."

"Yes, the situation this time is more complicated, so it did take a little longer than expected. But the refining process is still quite smooth, and the resurrection of Yao Lao is just around the corner." Xiao Ling explained to Xiao Yixiang with a smile, a smile flashing in his eyes.

After hearing this, Xiao Yixian nodded gently, with a relieved smile on her face. "That's good, Yao Lao can be resurrected, this is really good news..."

"Alright, alright. I see you two are chatting animatedly, so I won't disturb you any more. I still have to go check on that guy Yao Chen, so I'll be leaving first." Looking at Xiao Ling and Little Medical Fairy who were chatting engrossedly, Venerable Feng couldn't help but reveal a playful smile. He waved his hand gently and prepared to leave.

"If you need help with anything, go find Qingluan. She can handle it." Venerable Feng added, then waved his hand lightly, and a space crack immediately appeared in the air.

His figure flashed and disappeared into the crack, leaving Xiao Ling and Xiao Yixiang standing there.

"Master Feng seems to be in a good mood now. It seems that he and Master Yao have a very deep relationship." The Little Medical Fairy retracted her gaze, smiled lightly, and commented.

"Yes, they met each other in the most difficult times and have experienced so many ups and downs together over the years, so naturally they established a deep emotional bond." Xiao Ling nodded in agreement.

Such a close friend, given Xiao Ling's current situation, is hard to come by. He can only make a few more confidantes to comfort his lonely heart.

"Come to think of it, I heard from Venerable Tianhuo that it didn't take you much time to refine his body, but it took you quite a while to refine a new body for Yao Lao this time. Is there any difference between the two?"

As the Little Medical Fairy spoke, she took Xiao Ling's hand and led him towards those exquisite houses, asking curiously.

"Actually, there's nothing special about it. The main reason is that the materials used this time are relatively precious, so it naturally takes a little more time to refine." Xiao Ling explained with a smile, "However, when Yao Lao comes out of seclusion, he will at least be a Dou Sheng strongman."

"Fighting Saint!" Little Medical Fairy repeated in surprise, with a flash of excitement in her eyes, "I didn't expect Yao Lao to break through to Fighting Saint. It's amazing. But how did you get those precious materials?"

"Hehe, this is a secret," Xiao Ling smiled mysteriously, "When the time comes, you will naturally know..."

Following the guidance of the Little Medical Fairy, Xiao Ling came to a courtyard on the top of the mountain.

This is obviously the place where Xiao Yixian and Qinglin practice. The environment is quiet and peaceful, full of tranquility and harmony.

The courtyard is surrounded by lush trees with thick branches and leaves, and the sunlight shines through the gaps, casting mottled shadows.

The path in the yard is paved with fine gravel, which makes a rustling sound when you walk on it.

On both sides of the path, various flowers compete with each other in beauty and fragrance, attracting bees and butterflies to fly among the flowers.

There is a small pavilion in the center of the yard, with a set of stone tables and chairs in it. It looks like a good place to relax in your spare time.

Next to the pavilion, a clear stream flows. The water is so clear that you can see the bottom, and occasionally you can see a few small fish swimming in the water.

The architectural style of the houses in the courtyard is simple yet elegant. The walls are made of spliced ​​logs, exuding a faint wood fragrance.

The roof is covered with thick thatch, giving people a warm feeling. Under the eaves, there are several wind chimes hanging, which make crisp ding-dong sounds when the breeze blows.

"Master!"

In the courtyard, when Qing Lin saw Xiao Ling and Xiao Yixian, he excitedly turned into a green light and quickly rushed over.

Xiao Ling chuckled, opened his arms, and steadily caught Qing Lin who jumped into his arms.

Her arms tightly embraced Xiao Ling's neck, her long legs tightly wrapped around his waist, and she clung to him like a koala, and said in a sweet voice: "Master, you finally came out, Qinglin missed you so much."

The little doctor standing nearby witnessed this scene, narrowed his eyes slightly, and revealed a smile of interest... (End of this chapter)