Chapter 362: The Starry Sky of Xingyun Pavilion

The moment that magnetic voice was heard, the lively discussion came to an abrupt end, and everyone's eyes turned to the source of the sound like iron filings attracted by a magnet.

Behind Mu Qingluan, the void rippled slightly, and three figures, a man and two women, suddenly appeared in front of everyone.

The man in the lead had a face as white as jade, a dignified look between his brows, and blue hair that shone in the sun. It was tied into a ponytail with a simple leather rope, swaying gently with his movements.

The bangs on his forehead fluttered gently in the wind, making his handsome face look smart and approachable.

He was wearing a blue and gold robe. The exquisite embroidery on the robe showed extraordinary craftsmanship. The hem fluttered gently in the wind, outlining his slender and upright figure, adding a sense of nobility to him.

Behind him, there was a woman standing on each side, like twin flowers, each with her own unique charm.

The woman on the left is dressed in a snow-white dress, with a veil lightly covering her face, revealing only a pair of eyes as clear as a lake.

Although her face was hidden behind the veil, the vague outline and the cool temperament emanating from her body were enough to make people imagine her peerless beauty.

Her existence is like a snow lotus blooming on the top of a snowy mountain, elegant and inviolable.

The woman on the right gives people a more lively feeling. She looks a little younger and is wearing a green dress. The hem of the dress sways gently with her steps, like willow branches swaying in spring.

She had several colorful bracelets on her wrists, which gently collided with her movements, but did not make the expected crisp sound.

She exudes a temperament like an orchid in a valley, fresh and unworldly, especially her green eyes, which seem to hide the stars and the sea, smart and full of spirit. Just one glance is enough to make people intoxicated and unable to extricate themselves.

When the Xingyun Pavilion disciples around saw the demeanor of these three people, they couldn't help but give a heartfelt admiration.

Although they have seen many good-looking people in the past, it is the first time for many people to see three such dazzling people.

Their appearance seemed to brighten up the entire scene, making people unable to help but take a few more glances and sigh in their hearts.

Mu Qingluan turned around and saw the figures of Xiao Ling and the other two. She immediately recognized them and blurted out excitedly, "Senior Brother Xiao Ling, Senior Sister Xiao Yixian, Senior Sister Qinglin."

Xiao Ling smiled lightly and took back the hand that had just patted Mu Qingluan on the head. There was a hint of laughter in his tone: "Haha, Junior Sister Qingluan, I seemed to hear you talking about me just now."

"Hey, these people are just particularly interested in your affairs, Senior Brother Xiao Ling. They kept asking this and that before, which was really troublesome." After hearing what Xiao Ling said, Mu Qingluan nodded involuntarily and explained a little helplessly.

Then, Mu Qingluan looked at the Xingyun Pavilion disciples who were discussing something just now. She said to them with a little boast: "Look, this is the Master Xiao Ling you were discussing just now. What do you think? I didn't lie to you before, did I?"

"Moreover, Master Xiao Ling's elders are old friends of my master, which is why Master Xiao Ling joined the Xingyun Pavilion. So in terms of seniority, he is my senior brother."

After listening to Mu Qingluan's introduction, the Xingyun Pavilion disciples around them all looked back and forth between Xiao Ling himself and the face in the portrait. After confirming that they were correct, they were sure that the person in front of them was the Master Xiao Ling who had recently become famous.

In an instant, all the disciples of Xingyun Pavilion turned into excited little fans. They started talking and scrambling to get close to Xiao Ling, just like enthusiastic fans at a fan meeting.

"Master Xiao Ling, you have reached the Dou Zong level at such a young age. Can you share your cultivation secrets?" A young disciple raised his hand excitedly and asked, his eyes full of admiration.

"Master Xiao Ling, I heard that you have tamed a strange fire. Can you show it to us to broaden our horizons?" The voice of another disciple was full of anticipation, and his excitement was evident in his words.

The third-grade alchemist badge on his chest sparkled in the sun, indicating that he was also an alchemist. For an alchemist, the desire for strange fire is a persistent pursuit rooted in the soul.

“Master Xiao Ling, are you still single? My sister and I are twins, and we promise to satisfy you.”

Among these disciples who came one after another, two girls who looked similar blushed and bravely expressed their feelings to Xiao Ling.

As soon as these words came out, the female disciples around them cast jealous and competitive glances at them.

Xiao Ling's handsome appearance, coupled with his title of an eighth-grade alchemist, has already made him the prince charming and ideal partner in the hearts of countless girls in Zhongzhou.

Even if she couldn't become his principal wife, being his partner, even as a concubine, would be enough to make one's heart beat fast.

Upon seeing this, Mu Qingluan immediately stretched out her arms, and her fighting spirit spread out silently, forming an invisible barrier that kept those overly enthusiastic Xingyun Pavilion disciples out.

Her movements were skillful and natural, like a kitten guarding its food, and she kept these slightly over-excited disciples three feet away.

After separating those enthusiastic disciples, Mu Qingluan immediately assumed the posture of the eldest senior sister of Xingyun Pavilion. There was a hint of unquestionable majesty in her voice.

"Alright, behave yourself. Don't be so disrespectful. Senior Brother Xiao Ling is now an elder of our Xingyun Pavilion. You have to be polite when you see an elder, okay? You were so noisy just now, how could you be polite? If I see anyone dare to do that again, don't blame me for being rude."

As the eldest sister of Xingyun Pavilion and the direct disciple of the Pavilion Master, Mu Qingluan's prestige among the disciples of Xingyun Pavilion is not to be underestimated.

After she said this, the disciples restrained their behavior and became well-behaved. Despite this, their eyes still unconsciously drifted towards Xiao Ling, and they could not hide their excitement and admiration.

When Xiao Ling saw this scene, he couldn't help but shook his head helplessly. This lively scene reminded him of the time when he went out for training and returned to Canaan College.

However, his reputation now far exceeds that of that time, and these disciples of Xingyun Pavilion are much more enthusiastic than the younger students of Canaan College.

"Haha, I was just wandering around Xingyun Pavilion today. I'm sorry that I disturbed your practice." Xiao Ling chuckled and shook his head, looking casual. "I'm in a good mood today. These pills are just compensation for you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Ling waved his hand lightly, as if he was scattering a handful of bright stars in the air.

Dozens of jade bottles containing fourth- and fifth-grade medicinal pills flew lightly towards the disciples of Xingyun Pavilion as if guided by an invisible hand.

For the disciples of Xingyun Pavilion, these pills are undoubtedly rare treasures. They can help them improve their cultivation and even save their lives at critical moments.

However, to Xiao Ling, these were just little gadgets he made in his spare time, all of which were used to give as gifts or as tips. Even though he gave so many pills to the disciples of Xingyun Pavilion, he did not take it seriously.

Anyway, in Xiao Ling's opinion, these disciples of Xingyun Pavilion will become his subordinates in the future, so it is reasonable to take care of them in advance. Doing so can not only win their favor, but also leave a good reputation for himself.

When the disciples saw the pill flying over, they all reached out to catch it excitedly. When they got the jade bottle and opened it, the pill inside made them smile from ear to ear.

He secretly sighed in his heart, thinking that he was worthy of being an eighth-grade master alchemist. He was so generous that he gave away the fifth-grade elixir as soon as he said so. He was really generous.

Then, Xiao Ling reached out and gently rubbed Mu Qingluan's hair, smiling and saying, "Junior sister, what kind of elixir do you want? I've said before that I will make whatever you want for you. I haven't prepared a gift for you yet, so let's make it up to you this time."

Hearing that Xiao Ling was willing to personally help her refine the elixir, Mu Qingluan felt an irrepressible excitement. She thought to herself that having an eighth-grade alchemist refine the elixir for her was a treatment that even her ancestors might not have had. She couldn't help but secretly sigh that she was so lucky to have met such a powerful senior brother. As expected, it was such a blessing to have such a powerful senior brother.

"Since you said so, senior brother, can you help me refine a transformation pill?" After thinking for a while, Mu Qingluan made her request cautiously.

When Xiao Ling heard this, his eyebrows slightly raised, revealing a hint of curiosity, "What do you want the Transformation Pill for? I remember that you have taken the Transformation Pill before, and it seems that your current human form is quite stable."

Mu Qingluan scratched her head a little embarrassedly, with a bit of embarrassment in her smile, "Well, it's like this, I have a few cousins ​​at home, and they haven't had the chance to take the Transformation Pill yet. If one of them can take a Transformation Pill in advance, it will definitely be of great benefit to their cultivation."

She paused, a blush on her face, and continued, "I know this is a bit unfair. After all, you were planning to give me a gift, but I wanted to use this gift to help them. But, brother, you also know that in the family, we have to take care of each other."

As she spoke, Mu Qingluan secretly glanced at Xiao Ling again, as if she was worried that he would be unhappy.

Xiao Ling couldn't help but chuckle at Mu Qingluan's shy look. He had never thought that Mu Qingluan would use this opportunity to help the family. He thought she would ask him to help refine an eighth-grade elixir.

However, Mu Qingluan's loyalty and righteousness really made Xiao Ling have a better impression of her. If you treat such a person well, she will also be sincere to you.

"Since it's Junior Sister who asked, then of course I have to agree." Xiao Ling smiled lightly, with a casual tone, "Coincidentally, I happen to have three Transformation Pills here. They are of no use to me, so I'll just treat them as a small gift for Junior Sister."

As soon as Xiao Ling finished speaking, he waved his hand and an exquisite jade bottle landed lightly in his palm. Then, he flicked his fingers lightly and the jade bottle floated slowly towards Mu Qingluan as if it had life.

Mu Qingluan's eyes widened as she watched the jade bottle, which seemed to be pulled by an invisible string, stop steadily in front of her. She carefully took it and gently uncorked it, only to see three faintly shiny transformation pills lying quietly at the bottom of the bottle.

When Mu Qingluan saw the three transformation pills, a hint of surprise first flashed across her face, then was replaced by joy.

"Senior brother, you are so awesome! You are simply the best senior brother in the world." Mu Qingluan shouted excitedly. She quickly put away the jade bottle, then suddenly hugged Xiao Ling's arm and pecked him lightly on the cheek. The joy on her face was beyond words.

Three seventh-grade transformation pills! Senior brother gave them to me without blinking an eye. This is too generous! I must follow Senior brother carefully in the future. I must hold on to this thigh tightly and never let go!

"Haha, as long as you like it." Xiao Ling rubbed Mu Qingluan's head gently with some doting and said with a gentle smile.

Xiao Ling found it quite interesting to have such a cute little junior sister.

The Xingyun Pavilion disciples around them were shocked when they saw Xiao Ling casually handing out three seventh-grade pills. They thought to themselves that the eighth-grade alchemist's move was indeed extraordinary and generous.

Their eyes were full of envy as they looked at Mu Qingluan, secretly marveling at her good luck for having such a domineering senior brother.

Seeing this scene, many people thought, if they could work harder in their cultivation and have the good fortune to be noticed by the Pavilion Master and accepted as a disciple, would they also have the chance to have a senior brother like Xiao Ling?

Such thoughts took root in their hearts, and many people secretly made up their minds that they must practice harder and work harder in the future to gain the appreciation of the Pavilion Master.

"You must be Youquan, right? It's really amazing that you can reach the level of a great fighting master at the age of twelve," Xiao Ling turned his gaze to the little girl in a red dress next to Mu Qingluan, with a hint of admiration in his tone.

Xiao Ling had heard of this girl's name before. Now he recognized her. If he remembered correctly, in the original novel, this girl had broken through to Dou Wang at the age of seventeen. This talent for cultivation was top-notch even in Zhongzhou. If she continued to cultivate step by step, it would not be difficult for her to break through to Dou Zun.

"Thank you for the compliment, Elder Xiao Ling, but compared to you, my achievement is nothing." Youquan's cheeks flushed a little as Xiao Ling stared at her, seeming a little shy, but she still bowed slightly politely.

"Haha, you little girl have such a sweet mouth. You will definitely be a likable girl in the future. I'm not much older than you. Just call me Brother Xiao Ling." Xiao Ling laughed, with a little more doting in his tone.

Xiao Ling casually handed Youquan a storage ring, gently pinched her chubby cheek, and continued, "This contains the remaining cultivation resources I used in the past. It should be of some help to you. Keep working hard on your cultivation. I believe in your potential."

"Thank you, Brother Xiao Ling. Youquan will work harder and live up to your expectations." Youquan nodded seriously, his eyes firm and his tone full of determination.

Xiao Ling looked at her serious expression and couldn't help but smile. He nodded and said, "Okay, I'll wait and see your performance. Don't let me down."

Afterwards, Xiao Ling greeted Mu Qingluan again, and then the space around them seemed to be gently stirred, causing ripples.

In the eyes of the crowd, the figures of Xiao Ling, Xiao Yixiang, and Qing Lin gradually became blurred and finally disappeared into the void.

……

As night falls, the stars are like tiny diamonds inlaid in the deep blue sky, twinkling a faint yet bright light.

The bright moon hangs in the sky, and its soft silver light sprinkles on the earth, adding a touch of mystery to the tranquility of the night.

The breeze blows gently, bringing a hint of coolness, gently touching the treetops, making a rustling sound, as if nature is whispering.

Deep in the Starfall Pavilion, there stood a rough stone tower. The appearance of the tower was not delicate, and could even be described as crude. It was more like an uncarved black stone pillar, in sharp contrast to the exquisite buildings around it.

However, despite its unremarkable appearance, this stone tower is the place where the star power is most concentrated in this space. This is because it is located exactly at the center point where the star power of the meteorite from outer space converges.

Therefore, this tower was also given a resounding name, the Falling Star Tower.

As night fell, three figures sat leisurely at the top of the Falling Star Tower. They were Xiao Yixian, Xiao Ling and Qing Lin.

Accompanied by Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin, Xiao Ling has visited every corner of Xingyun Pavilion today. He also greeted the elders in the pavilion and became familiar with them.

Now, the three of them sat at the top of the Falling Star Tower, enjoying the tranquility of the night and looking up at the starry sky together.

"The starry sky here is so beautiful, more beautiful than anywhere else I have ever seen." Xiao Yixian's eyes wandered across the starry sky, and her voice was particularly clear in the quiet night.

"That's right. Even the star field above Shengdan City cannot compare to the scenery here." Qinglin nodded in agreement and continued.

Xiao Ling smiled lightly, his voice lazily saying, "That's because the star power here is particularly strong. The power of the stars makes the night sky here more brilliant, so it's naturally different from those places outside."

"I remember Master once mentioned that when he founded the Xingyun Pavilion, the name was to commemorate a special person. However, he didn't say who it was at the time, and I asked him several times later, but Master didn't reveal it." Qing Lin thought and talked to himself, with a hint of confusion.

Then, she turned to look at Xiao Ling, with curiosity in her eyes, and asked casually, "Master, you know so much. Who do you think the person that Master was commemorating back then was?"

Xiao Ling was stunned by the question, then he laughed. He leaned against the stone platform with ease, one leg bent, elbow on knee, chin supported by palm, eyes wandering in the starry sky: "I really can't guess this secret. However, to be able to be used to name a force, that person must be very important to Yao Lao..." (End of this chapter)