Chapter 434 Shy Cao Ying

Xiao Ling ignored Cao Ying's gaze and focused on the copper sheet in his hand. After spending nearly ten minutes, Xiao Ling finally removed all the annoying green rust from the copper sheet.

At this time, the copper sheet has shed its mottled "outer coat", revealing its original appearance. The patterns on it have also become much clearer, with mysterious lines winding and interweaving, as if telling a story from ancient times, but what specific meaning it contains is still elusive.

Cao Ying came forward, staring at the cleaned copper sheet, looking it up and down, then frowned, with a puzzled look on her face. She couldn't help but ask, "Even if it's cleaned, I can't see anything. What's so special about it?"

"You are so impatient... Just watch me operate it."

Xiao Ling shook his head gently. Although there was some anger in his words, there was no blame in it.

Immediately, he snapped his fingers in an unrestrained manner, and a ball of dark golden flame instantly appeared from his fingers. The flame seemed to have intelligence, and it whistled and swept the copper piece directly in.

In an instant, the flames wrapped the copper sheet tightly, and the scorching heat spread throughout the room. Cao Ying subconsciously stepped back, but her eyes were firmly attracted by the flames summoned by Xiao Ling, and she couldn't take her eyes away.

The dark golden flame leaped and shone, revealing a hot and powerful aura, as if it had the power to burn everything.

"I really envy you for being able to tame the strange fire. However, compared to the last time you used it, why does it feel like this strange fire has changed a bit? What kind is it?"

Cao Ying carefully observed the dark golden flame, her eyes full of curiosity. She tilted her head and immediately cast a probing look at Xiao Ling.

"Haha, this is my secret, I can't tell you." Xiao Ling smiled slightly, his face full of mystery, deliberately keeping it a secret.

Seeing this, Cao Ying couldn't help but curl her lips and said in a feigned anger: "Humph, stingy guy, what can't you say? I won't steal yours."

Although she complained like this, her eyes quickly turned back to the copper sheet wrapped in the strange fire. Since Xiao Ling was unwilling to talk, she had no intention of continuing to ask...

After Xiao Ling used the strange fire to calcine it, Cao Ying also discovered some special features of this copper sheet. No matter how the dark gold flame raised the temperature, the copper sheet did not show any signs of melting.

The scorching flames kept licking the copper sheet, but the copper sheet remained steady, with a strange luster flashing on its surface, as if silently resisting the invasion of the high temperature.

"This is too weird. What material is it made of? It's so resistant to high temperatures. Even the effect of the strange fire is so limited..." She couldn't help but move closer, wanting to see it more clearly, muttering to herself.

"If this material is just some scrap copper or iron, how can it store a treasure like the Soul Dust. Well, don't get close to me, lest I get hurt." Xiao Ling glanced at Cao Ying and responded casually with some concern in his tone.

After saying that, he concentrated his mind and increased the input of fighting spirit in his body. The strange fire seemed to have received some help and instantly raised its temperature again. The raging flames suddenly rose, and the hot breath spread violently in all directions.

As the temperature of the strange fire increased again, the green copper sheet showed signs of melting. The edge of the copper sheet began to soften slowly, as if it was about to turn into a pool of copper liquid. Wisps of green smoke rose up, accompanied by a slight "hissing" sound, as if the copper sheet was humming unwillingly.

As the copper sheet melted more and more, Xiao Ling and Cao Ying could clearly see that the green color on the copper sheet was gradually fading.

Tiny particles of yellowish dust quietly fell off from the melted copper rust. They just floated in the flames, flickering like lively elves, emitting a faint light all over their bodies, giving people an extremely strong sense of spirituality.

The yellowish dust gradually fell off, and after about two minutes, it stopped falling off. The originally densely packed tiny dust had now completely detached from the copper sheet, and was quietly suspended in the flames...

As the dust fell off, the copper piece was annihilated in an instant, as if it had never existed, and disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.

As the copper pieces disappeared, five yellowish dust particles, shining with spiritual luster, quietly floated in the flames. The dark gold flames were still burning, constantly roasting them.

However, these five particles of dust seemed to have some special abilities. No matter how the flames burned them, they did not change at all.

"This... is actually the spiritual dust!" Cao Ying stared at the light yellow dust. She was stunned for a moment at first, then her beautiful eyes widened with shock, and she said with an expression of disbelief.

She never imagined that the seemingly inconspicuous copper piece actually contained such a precious and rare treasure as Xiao Ling said.

She had only seen rare treasures like Soul Dust in some secret books collected in the Dan Tower. She had only heard of its inestimable value, but had never thought that one day she would be able to see it with her own eyes in reality.

Xiao Ling stretched out his hand, and the blazing strange fire was obediently absorbed into his body, disappearing in an instant, and the hot aura around it also dissipated a lot.

Immediately, his mind moved and he concentrated his soul power. The five spiritual dust particles emitting spiritual luster seemed to be summoned, floating slowly and being drawn into his palm.

Seeing Xiao Ling's actions, Cao Ying immediately looked at him with eager eyes, with desire and curiosity that were difficult to conceal. For an alchemist like her, this spiritual dust had an irresistible attraction.

Although she has already broken through the spiritual realm of the soul, the extraordinary effect of the soul-nourishing dust can still help her absorb spiritual energy, which is of great help in further improving the soul realm.

Xiao Ling was naturally keenly aware of Cao Ying's eager eyes. He glanced at her with his head tilted to one side, raised a helpless smile at the corner of his mouth, and said slowly: "Don't worry, I will never break my promise to you."

After saying that, Xiao Ling gently stretched out his hand, and a white light flashed in his hand, and four soul dusts were instantly stored in the ring. Then, he waved his hand gracefully, and the soul dust that was specially left for Cao Ying floated lightly in her direction.

Cao Ying was startled for a moment, and then a surprise smile as bright as a spring flower instantly blossomed on her face. She quickly stretched out her hands and carefully caught the soul dust, as if she was holding the most precious treasure in the world.

"Thank you, Xiao Ling. I never thought that you would really give me such a good thing." Cao Ying said as she hurriedly put away the spiritual dust carefully.

From her words, one could hear a deep joy in her expression. Her voice was like the clear sound of a silver bell, echoing in the air and making people feel happy.

Cao Ying was not only delighted that Xiao Ling gave her such a precious item as the Soul Dust, but she was more concerned about Xiao Ling's thoughtfulness.

She knew very well how precious the Soul Dust was. The fact that Xiao Ling would give her such an important thing meant that she must have an important position in Xiao Ling's heart.

Cao Ying didn't even have to think about it, as she already had the answer in her heart. The remaining four soul-enriching dust particles would probably be one for Xiao Ling himself, and the three women who came to Shengdan City with Xiao Ling this time would each get one.

And now, she can also enjoy such treatment, which makes Cao Ying secretly feel that her weight in Xiao Ling's heart is no less than those three people.

When she thought of this, her heart felt like a little deer, full of joy and excitement. The smile on her lips could no longer be hidden, and her eyes were filled with unspeakable happiness.

The joy that was originally only caused by obtaining the soul-enriching dust now added a different kind of sweetness, as if there was a trace of warmth slowly lingering in his heart. Seeing Cao Ying's joyful look, Xiao Ling also unconsciously revealed a faint smile. The beautiful girl in front of him, at this moment, had a smile on her face, and the joy overflowed from her eyebrows and eyes, just like the most beautiful flowers in spring blooming to their fullest, revealing a different kind of agility and cuteness, which was really pleasing to the eye.

"Okay, I've finished what I promised you, and I have to go back now. We'll see each other when the alchemy meeting starts." Xiao Ling stood up slowly and said calmly. As he spoke, he walked out the door.

Seeing Xiao Ling about to turn around and leave, Cao Ying suddenly felt an indescribable reluctance in her heart. This emotion was like a surging tide, instantly drowning her. Her hand seemed to be out of control, and she subconsciously reached out and held Xiao Ling's hand tightly.

Xiao Ling was slightly startled, stopped, turned around, his eyes full of doubt, and asked softly: "What's wrong? Is there anything else?"

Cao Ying's cheeks instantly turned red, as shy as a peach blossom in spring. She bit her lip, raised her head with all her strength, and said with courage: "I... I have something to give you. You gave me such precious Soul Dust, and I want to give you a gift in return."

When Xiao Ling heard this, his eyebrows slightly raised, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, and he looked at Cao Ying quietly, waiting for her next words.

Cao Ying blushed and said softly, "Close your eyes. I'll get it out for you right away."

Xiao Ling felt a little strange, and had some guesses in his mind. However, he still closed his eyes obediently.

Cao Ying was so nervous that her heart almost jumped out of her throat, and her body was trembling slightly. Looking at Xiao Ling with his eyes closed, her eyes were full of tenderness and shyness.

She took a step forward slowly, tiptoeing gently. At this moment, her lips gently touched Xiao Ling's lips.

At that moment, time seemed to freeze. Cao Ying's mind was blank, with only the soft touch and the nervousness and sweetness in her heart.

She didn't dare to open her eyes, didn't dare to look at Xiao Ling's reaction, she just wanted to keep the beauty of this moment in her heart forever.

Xiao Ling's heart was also beating violently after feeling the sudden gentle touch. He slowly opened his eyes and looked at Cao Ying, whose face was flushed and shy, with a complex emotion in his eyes. There was surprise, doubt, and a hint of imperceptible tenderness.

After a moment, the lips that were pressed together slowly separated, and the two of them just stared at each other quietly, and the air around them seemed to become hot.

Looking at Xiao Ling, Cao Ying recalled her bold actions and felt more and more shy. She wanted to leave. But just as she was about to move, she found that she could not move. It turned out that Xiao Ling's two strong arms had firmly embraced her.

Staring at the shy and charming Cao Ying in his arms, Xiao Ling suddenly felt an irresistible impulse in his heart. At first, he didn't think of provoking this little demon girl, but now that she has come to him so actively, Xiao Ling naturally has no reason to let her go.

With a thought, Xiao Ling put the bone inflammation ring containing Xiao Diao and the ancestral stone in his body into the system space.

Then, Xiao Ling slowly stretched out his fingers and gently pinched Cao Ying's delicate chin. In her eyes full of panic and shyness, he kissed that intoxicating softness again without hesitation.

Feeling Xiao Ling's fiery passion, Cao Ying subconsciously panicked, and gently pushed Xiao Ling's chest with her two slender hands. However, her action seemed more like a refusal, which added a bit of irresistible temptation.

Those slightly trembling hands and those eyes flashing with shyness and panic all exude a heart-beating charm.

Xiao Ling hugged Cao Ying tightly, and gently pried open her pearly teeth with the tip of his tongue, exploring the warm and moist place. Cao Ying's body trembled slightly, and she resisted a little at first, but under Xiao Ling's tender offensive, she gradually became intoxicated.

Her tongue also began to shyly respond to Xiao Ling, and their tongues intertwined, like flexible silk threads intertwined, gentle and lingering. Their breathing gradually became rapid, and their heartbeats were as rapid as drumbeats.

During the kiss, Xiao Ling's hands gradually became unruly and slowly reached into Cao Ying's collar. Cao Ying's body suddenly stiffened, but under Xiao Ling's passionate kiss, she gradually relaxed and let the big hand wander on her skin. A complex emotion arose in her heart, with shyness, nervousness, but also a hint of expectation.

More than ten minutes later, their lips slowly parted. At that moment, there seemed to be a faint thread between their lips, flickering an ambiguous light in the air.

Cao Ying's face flushed, her eyes were confused and shy, and she was breathing heavily. Xiao Ling's eyes were burning with blazing flames, staring closely at the beautiful person in front of him.

She could clearly feel the unique touch coming from the tip of her heart, and at the same time, she was also keenly aware of the resistance of the hard object in her lower abdomen. Looking up at Xiao Ling's hot eyes that seemed to melt people, how could Cao Ying not understand Xiao Ling's next plan?
That kind of thing is not okay." Cao Ying's cheeks instantly turned red, and her eyes were full of shyness and guilt. "I... I'm not ready yet."

After Cao Ying finished speaking, she bit her lips lightly, with a hint of nervousness and uneasiness in her eyes.

As soon as she finished speaking, Cao Ying bit her lips gently, looking like a delicate petal being bitten gently. Her eyes revealed a hint of nervousness and uneasiness, like the slight ripples in the clear lake water, which made people feel pity.

At this moment, Cao Ying's thoughts were like flying catkins, chaotic and disorganized. Although she said she disagreed, a strange feeling welled up in her heart. She was indeed a little afraid of such a thing, but for some reason, that fear was also mixed with a little expectation.

Her eyes sometimes flickered with nervousness, and sometimes revealed a barely perceptible confusion. The conflicts in her heart were like intertwined threads, causing her to fall into deep entanglement.

Xiao Ling looked at the charming Cao Ying in front of him, and a feeling of pity welled up in his heart. The heat in his eyes faded a little, replaced by a touch of rationality.

Now calmly thinking about it, although their current relationship has already gone beyond the scope of normal daily interactions, it would be too hasty to eagerly develop it to that stage with Cao Ying right now.

Besides, the place we are in now is really not suitable for doing such intimate things.

However, after what happened today, Xiao Ling has made up his mind. Since this little vixen Cao Ying has taken the initiative to get close to him, he will definitely take her into his harem in the future. That kind of intimate thing is only a matter of time, so there is no need to continue waiting for the moment.

However, it would be unrealistic to let this little goblin go so easily.

Xiao Ling looked at Cao Ying's shy yet charming appearance, and thought to himself that since this little vixen had started this fire, it would be impossible for her to get away with it so easily.

"You have to take full responsibility for the trouble you caused. Otherwise, don't even think about leaving here today." Xiao Ling pulled his hand back from Cao Ying's collar and gently stroked her cheek. His eyes met Cao Ying's shy eyes, and he raised the corners of his mouth slightly, as if smiling.

Hearing Xiao Ling's words, Cao Ying's face became more and more embarrassed, and even her neck was flushed. Xiao Ling did not want to break the last bottom line, which made Cao Ying feel relieved, but at the same time, she felt a little disappointed.

However, Cao Ying still slowly stretched out her jade-like delicate hands and began to help Xiao Ling massage very carefully. After all, she was the one who caused the situation, so she naturally had the obligation to solve it.

Moreover, after this incident, Cao Ying had already decided that Xiao Ling was her man. In her opinion, helping her man solve some of his needs was what a woman should do.

(End of this chapter)