Chapter 767 Re-excerpt: Little Fairy Doctor's Breakthrough at Starfall Pavilion

As soon as Xiao Ling finished speaking, he slightly turned his body to make room behind him.

Yao Chen was already curious about the "capable helper" he mentioned, and his gaze immediately turned to him. The moment their eyes met, a familiar figure clearly came into view.

The newcomer was dressed in a black outfit that accentuated his tall and slender figure. His long, glossy black hair was tied high in a ponytail and fell down his back, swaying slightly with each movement, adding to his neat and unrestrained air.

His skin was so fair it was almost translucent, yet it had no trace of effeminacy. On the contrary, his sharply defined features made him appear even more dashing. His eyebrows were like swords, his nose was high and straight, and his lips were clearly defined. In particular, his long, narrow eyes, with slightly upturned corners and deep pupils like cold pools, possessed an indescribable, bewitching charm that seemed to be able to captivate the soul.

With such a distinctive appearance, how could Yao Chen not recognize him?
He was taken aback at first, then a knowing smile spread across his eyes. He instantly realized that the person who had come was Xiao Diao, who had left alone to travel around the Central Continent after saying goodbye to Xiao Ling and the others.

Xiao Ling noticed that Yao Chen had been working non-stop on the trivial matters of the Spirit Talisman Hall these days, so he thought of finding a capable helper to share the burden.

The moment the thought crossed his mind, he immediately thought of Little Mink. Now that the guy was free and unburdened, he was the perfect candidate.

The Spirit Talisman Hall was newly established and in dire need of manpower. Although Xiao Diao was not a specialist in the art of talisman mastery, he had once been a holder of an ancestral talisman and had extensive knowledge of talisman master cultivation, possessing a very solid foundation.

What's even more remarkable is that, as the young patriarch of the Heavenly Demon Sable Clan, he possesses a profound lineage and knows countless secret techniques. From exquisite array formations and spirit treasure crafting to ingenious puppet making, and even various unorthodox secret arts, he has dabbled in them all and has considerable expertise in them, making him a true all-rounder.

Such skills are perfectly suited for assisting Yao Chen, handling various miscellaneous tasks in the Spirit Talisman Hall, or lending a hand in matters such as inheritance and teaching.

With such an all-around helper in charge, Yao Chen can be relieved of a lot of burdens, and the operation of the Spirit Talisman Hall will surely become smoother and more efficient.

In fact, the current busyness is just a transitional state of Lingfu Hall in its early stages. It's simply that the framework is not yet stable, the manpower is not yet complete, and all matters, big and small, must be handled personally.

Once the personnel arrangements are in place, the rules and procedures are streamlined, and the Lingfu Hall truly gets on track and operates smoothly, this busyness will naturally dissipate, and they will no longer need to work so tirelessly day and night.

After all, both Yao Chen and Xiao Diao were somewhat carefree and easygoing by nature, and were not the kind of people who could be patient and bury themselves in mundane affairs all day long.

If they hadn't been thinking of lending a hand to Xiao Ling, building connections, helping Lingfu Hall solidify its foundation, and ensuring the smooth implementation of the talismanic tradition, how could these two carefree individuals have willingly restrained themselves and settled down to manage these complicated affairs?
It was precisely because of this tacit understanding that when Xiao Ling used his soul technique to contact Xiao Diao across thousands of miles, Xiao Diao, who was still traveling freely throughout the Dou Qi Continent, set off immediately without the slightest hesitation. Before long, he rushed back to the Pill Tower and accepted the task of helping the Spirit Talisman Hall and sharing the burden of Yao Chen's affairs without any complaints.

"Hehe, old man Yao, how about it? I'm personally helping you out, aren't you surprised and delighted?"

The little sable stepped into the attic with light steps, her black outfit fluttering with her movements, and her high ponytail swinging behind her in a neat arc.

He grinned at Yao Chen, his narrow eyes curving upwards, his eerie pupils filled with soaring spirit, his tone carrying a touch of his unique arrogance and playfulness.

He and Yao Chen had already formed a deep bond because of Xiao Ling. Both of them wholeheartedly helped Xiao Ling, and because their past experiences were somewhat similar, they were already very familiar with each other.

After Xiao Diao reconstructed her physical body, she repeatedly sought advice from Yao Chen on alchemy and cultivation. Yao Chen shared his knowledge without reservation, and this teacher-student relationship made the two of them increasingly close.

Yao Chen looked at the handsome yet somewhat mischievous face in front of him, shook his head with a smile, and gently tapped him with his fingertip: "I thought Xiao Ling had found me some capable helper, but it turns out it's you, Little Mink."

He changed the subject, a hint of something unreadable in his eyes, "I naturally trust your abilities, young man. However, you've always been a free spirit, unable to stand any constraints. Whether you can settle down and help me manage these complicated matters remains to be seen."

Yao Chen had long since figured out Xiao Diao's love of joining in the fun and her restless nature.

Despite being teased by Yao Chen, Little Marten wasn't annoyed at all. Instead, she puffed out her chest, patting it loudly, her tone confident and arrogant.

"Old man Yao, rest assured! It's rare to encounter something that can help Xiao Ling, so I will definitely do my best and take care of it personally! As for these miscellaneous tasks in the Spirit Talisman Hall, with my abilities, they're a piece of cake and a piece of cake!"

A serious look flashed in his narrow eyes, clearly indicating that his visit was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but rather a genuine desire to contribute to Xiao Ling and the Lingfu Hall.

"With your words, I can finally relax a bit more." Yao Chen looked at the little sable's resolute expression, his smile growing even gentler, and nodded slightly.

"Lingfu Hall is newly established, and there are indeed many trivial matters to handle. I'll be relying on you a lot in the future. Now that we're both in charge of the hall's affairs, we're colleagues, so please guide me in the future."

His words were full of approval, and the tense expression he had previously displayed due to the complexity of his affairs had eased considerably with the addition of Xiao Diao.

Seeing the two getting along so well, Xiao Ling spoke up at the right time, his tone tinged with amusement: "It's rare for Xiao Diao to come back and help us. Why don't we all gather together tonight and introduce him to President Xuan Kongzi and the others, so that the elders can know that the Spirit Talisman Hall has gained such a capable helper."

This suggestion was both timely and would allow Xiao Diao to integrate into the core circle of the Pill Tower more quickly. Yao Chen and Xiao Diao naturally had no objection and immediately nodded in agreement.

The group chatted for a few more minutes, mostly about the future plans for the Spirit Talisman Hall. Yao Chen then stood up and said, "..."
"A'Diao, come with me to walk around the Lingfu Hall, and I will explain to you in detail the matters that need to be handled afterward."

Upon hearing this, Little Marten immediately toned down his playful nature and nodded in agreement, "Alright, old man Yao, you lead the way."

The two walked side by side toward the outside of the attic, their figures quickly disappearing at the end of the corridor.

Seeing that the matter was settled, Xiao Ling had no intention of staying any longer.

As usual, he strolled around the Spirit Talisman Hall, his gaze sweeping over the disciples who were diligently cultivating the Way of Talismans. Seeing the focus and longing in their eyes, he felt quite satisfied.

The newly initiated disciples they encountered along the way all bowed respectfully to Xiao Ling, the official hall master, their tone filled with awe and reverence.

Xiao Ling nodded slightly, his gaze lingering briefly on the orderly scene inside the hall, before turning and leaving as the disciples respectfully watched him go.

……

As night fell, the city of Shengdan was bathed in the warm glow of countless lights, and Xiao Ling's residence was especially bustling with activity.

The banquet was already prepared, with tables laden with delicacies. The rich aroma of spirit wine mingled with the fresh scents of the dishes, making one's mouth water. The three giants of the Pill Tower, Xuan Kongzi, Xuan Yi, and Tian Leizi, arrived as invited, their expressions warm and friendly. Yao Chen, Xiao Yan, and Xiao Diao sat around one side, chatting and laughing. Cao Ying and Dan Chen sat on either side of Xiao Ling, occasionally serving him tea and water.

Everyone sat around the table, without any sense of hierarchy, and the atmosphere was relaxed and casual. The conversation ranged from the initial progress of the Spirit Talisman Hall to the strange and wonderful stories of the Central Continent, occasionally interspersed with exchanges of cultivation insights, making the atmosphere increasingly warm and harmonious.

This was the first time Xuan Kongzi, Cao Ying, and the others had met Xiao Diao. They had never heard of such a person in Zhongzhou before. Although they were curious about his background, now that they knew he was Xiao Ling's close friend and would be a capable helper to Yao Chen at Lingfu Hall, they naturally felt closer to him.

Xiao Diao was naturally cheerful and eloquent, and with just a few words, he made everyone laugh. The initially slightly awkward relationship quickly warmed up amidst the laughter.

Xuan Kongzi looked at Xiao Diao's narrow eyes, which had a somewhat eerie quality, and said with a smile, "Although this is the first time I have met Mr. Xiao Diao, we have had a very pleasant conversation. In the future, we will both serve in the Lingfu Hall, and I hope you will give me more guidance."

Upon hearing this, Little Marten immediately waved his hand, his tone both arrogant and playful: "President Xuan Kongzi, you're too kind. From now on, we'll be colleagues, and helping each other is only natural. While I may not be good at much else, I'm more than capable of handling miscellaneous tasks and tinkering with array formations and magical treasures!"

Everyone at the table smiled upon hearing this. The crisp sound of clinking spirit wine glasses mingled with laughter, echoing through the night. This was not only a welcome feast for Xiao Diao's arrival but also a gathering of an increasingly solid force for the future of the Spirit Talisman Hall.

……

As dawn broke the next day, Saint Dan City was shrouded in a thin mist, and the Lingfu Hall's pavilion was already brightly lit.

Xiao Ling arrived amidst the morning dew. As he pushed open the door, he saw Yao Chen and Xiao Diao gathered around a desk, both looking focused, clearly handling some business.

"Master Yao, Little Mink." Xiao Ling stepped closer, his gentle yet clear voice interrupting their busy work.

Yao Chen raised his eyes and put down the vermilion brush in his hand. Xiao Diao also stopped his deduction and turned around. When he saw that it was Xiao Ling, they both showed some surprise.

"You've arrived early today, is there something important?" Yao Chen asked.

Xiao Ling nodded and said frankly, "I have already spent a lot of time staying in Saint Pill City to assist in the initial establishment of the Spirit Talisman Hall. I plan to return to Starfall Pavilion today."

His gaze swept over the two of them, and he added, "When we went to the ancient clan before, Qinglin and Xiaoyixian stayed on Ancient Dragon Island with Ziyan. Now that we have been separated for a long time, I really miss them and want to go back and reunite with them."

Yao Chen nodded knowingly and smiled, "That's how it should be. Now that you've settled the overall situation of the Spirit Talisman Hall, A Diao and I will take care of the follow-up matters. You can go back with peace of mind. Those two girls in the Starfall Pavilion miss you very much, so you should go back and see them."

Little Marten patted his chest confidently, "Xiao Ling, rest assured. With me here, I guarantee the Spirit Talisman Hall will run smoothly. When you come back next time, I'll definitely give you a surprise!"

Seeing the confident expressions on their faces, Xiao Ling felt much more at ease and cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "Then I'll trouble you to take good care of the affairs of the Spirit Talisman Hall."

After bidding a solemn farewell to the two, Xiao Ling went straight back to his residence, where Xiao Yan was already waiting, all ready and waiting.

Without lingering, the two quickly stepped into the teleportation array that had already been set up in the courtyard. The array patterns lit up with a dazzling golden light as energy was poured in, and the flowing runes revealed the profound mystery of spatial fluctuations.

With a flash of light, powerful spatial energy surged forth, and the two figures vanished into the light array in the next instant.

As for Cao Ying and Dan Chen, Xiao Ling had already spent the entire night talking with them and calmed them down. At this moment, the two girls were probably still sound asleep.

……

Above the Tianxing Mountains, a dazzling beam of energy suddenly descended from the sky, landing directly in the heart of the mountains.

As the beam of light gradually dissipated, two tall figures were revealed. They were Xiao Ling and Xiao Yan, who had come from Saint Pill City via the teleportation array.

Xiao Yan steadied himself in the void and, after regaining his senses, immediately looked around. The familiar mountain range came into view, and he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "This really is the Tianxing Mountain Range! Cousin, this teleportation array is so convenient to use."

This was his first time experiencing space teleportation, and the novelty of instantly traversing thousands of miles intrigued him, his eyes filled with eager anticipation.

"Alright, you'll have plenty of opportunities to use this spatial teleportation array to travel in the future." Xiao Ling chuckled and turned to Xiao Yan, saying, "When we return to the Starfall Pavilion, I will teach you how to set up this array. If you need to travel back and forth in the future, you can set up the teleportation array yourself, which will make things much more convenient."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan didn't bother with formalities. A smile immediately spread across his face as he cheerfully thanked him, "Then thank you very much, cousin!"

Without further delay, the two moved simultaneously, transforming into two streaks of light that streaked across the sky and sped toward the Starfall Pavilion.

Before long, they found the entrance to the astral plane, opened the passage, and stepped into that familiar astral plane side by side.

The moment the two stepped into the astral space, their expressions simultaneously tightened slightly.

A vast and boundless energy aura is currently being unleashed freely in the depths of the star realm. The power is so strong that even though it has been deliberately suppressed and restrained, it still exudes a heart-palpitating pressure. If it were not restrained by some means, it would probably have already caused celestial phenomena and created an even greater commotion.

Xiao Ling's mind stirred, and after a moment of careful perception, when that familiar aura entered his sea of ​​consciousness, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he murmured to himself, unable to hide his joy.
"This aura... it's Xian'er! She's breaking through to the Half-Saint realm! I never expected to encounter such a tremendous surprise so soon after returning to the Starfall Pavilion."

After learning the reason, Xiao Ling did not delay any longer and turned to Xiao Yan, instructing him, "You go back to your room and settle in first. I will go and deal with the situation."

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure transformed into a blur, speeding towards Lingyue Peak.

Along the way, many deacons and elders of the Starfall Pavilion also sensed that powerful aura and were rushing toward its source to find out what was going on.

Upon seeing that it was Xiao Ling approaching, everyone stopped and respectfully bowed to greet him.

Xiao Ling merely nodded slightly, his speed undiminished, and in a flash, he arrived above Lingyue Peak. (End of Chapter)