Katarina: "Don't say something so terrifying!"
Eighth Princess: "@Ling Yuan, Brother Ling Yuan, what happened to Brother Laxus?"
Ling Yuan: "His magic power was drained dry. I told him to be careful."
First Prince: "Having one's magic power drained dry puts them on the verge of death?"
Ling Yuan: "The magic power in their world is like Rukh, though slightly better. But a prolonged lack of magic power can still be life-threatening."
Maple: "That situation just now was unavoidable too. He was willing to sacrifice himself to save his grandfather. Laxus really is a gentle person."
Akame: "..."
Watching the guild members surround the three of them in the livestream, Black Pupil fell silent.
If this had happened to her, her sister would... No, she would definitely save her, right?
But if it were her, would she choose to save her sister?
Staring at her Imperial Arm, Black Pupil sank into thought.
Katarina: "Now isn't the time to worry about that. @Ling Yuan, Mr. Group Owner, can you save Brother Laxus?"
Though things had been unpleasant between them, she could tell that Laxus was a good person.
Ling Yuan: "Wait a moment."
This incident served as a warning to everyone. Even if you joined the group chat and gained a chance to change your fate,
that did not mean your life was no longer in danger.
And at times like this, the benefits of the group chat became apparent. At the very least, when you were helpless,
there was still a group of people who would help you.
A pitch-black space opened behind everyone.
Ling Yuan and Ophis stepped out of it. Seeing Makarov continuously pour magic power into Laxus, a complicated look flashed across his face.
Fairy Tail was clearly a hot-blooded anime, yet it somehow gave people the feeling of a healing series.
"Who are you?"
Sensing their presence, Makarov raised his head in confusion.
"Don't worry, I'm Laxus's friend." Ling Yuan chuckled.
Looking at Laxus lying on the ground with his eyes shut, he sighed helplessly. "I told you to be careful, yet you were still so careless."
That remark
also drew everyone else's attention.
Erza and the others were shocked. They had not sensed him at all.
Jose was stunned as well.
He did not remember Fairy Tail having such unfamiliar faces.
Ling Yuan ignored everyone.
He extended a hand toward the void.
Whoosh~
A breeze swept through the air, transforming into flames midair before finally gathering in Ling Yuan's hand as the Blazing Key.
Then he aimed it at Laxus.
"Stop! What are you trying to do to Laxus and the master?!"
"Natsu, wait!" Erza grabbed Natsu.
Looking over,
"Heal them, Phoenix." Ling Yuan spoke calmly.
"Buzz~"
Pink feathers drifted down from the sky as a pink divine bird spread its wings behind Ling Yuan.
The tips of its wings gently brushed across Laxus and Makarov's heads.
At a speed visible to the naked eye,
their injuries healed, and their complexions gradually improved.
"Mm!"
Laxus, lying on the ground, frowned.
He slowly opened his eyes and looked around in confusion. "What... happened to me?"
"Laxus!"
Seeing Laxus awaken, the Thunder Legion burst into tears of joy and threw themselves at him.
"Wait, you guys—"
Laxus had only just gotten up before being knocked back onto the ground.
Seeing this, everyone in Fairy Tail could not help but reveal smiles of relief.
"Thank you, sir."
After recovering from his injuries, Makarov bowed to Ling Yuan.
His eyes were filled with astonishment.
Such terrifying healing magic was rare even in the world.
Not only had Ling Yuan saved him, but he had also saved his grandson.
He had saved the entire guild as well.
Makarov knew full well that these brats were still too inexperienced. If he fell, there would be no one in the guild capable of standing against Jose.
"It's nothing. Just friends helping each other."
As he spoke, he held out a hand to Laxus beside him. "Be more careful next time. I already warned you."
Laxus froze when he saw the outstretched hand, then reached out and took it. "Sorry."
This left the Thunder Legion and the other guild members looking as though they had seen a ghost.
Laxus actually apologized?!
Ling Yuan's lips curved slightly. With a pull, he hauled Laxus up from the ground.
"Since I'm already here, I'll help you deal with him."
As he spoke, Ling Yuan looked at Jose across from them.
Only then did everyone remember that Jose had yet to be dealt with.
Jose: "..."
At that moment, Gajeel and the Four Elements, whose consciousness had returned, reappeared beside Jose.
"Help me look after Xiao Fei." Ling Yuan patted Lucy on the shoulder.
Lucy: "???"
But the moment she saw the soft and adorable Ophis, she instantly melted.
"Old man, leave the rest to me." Laxus slammed his fists together, lightning humming around his body as he stared at Jose.
"Laxus, Jose is one of the Ten Wizard Saints!"
"I know." Excitement rose at the corner of Laxus's lips.
Makarov froze, then smiled in relief. "In that case, I'll leave it to you."
"Alright! Let me join in too!" Natsu raised his hand, his eyes blazing.
But before he could get fired up, Bickslow shoved Natsu aside.
The gaze beneath his mask was ice-cold. "Move. Anyone who dares hurt Laxus is an enemy of us Thunder Legion."
"What are you talking about?! Laxus is a member of Fairy Tail too!"
At that moment, Laxus spoke calmly. "Natsu, go deal with that Iron Dragon."
Natsu immediately stopped making a fuss.
His gaze darkened as he looked at Gajeel. "Got it."
Anyone who destroyed the guild and hurt Levy was equally unforgivable!
"You bunch of little brats!"
"Don't get too full of yourselves."
Jose's face darkened.
That habit of deciding everything among themselves really was exactly like Makarov's.
"Let's settle the score for earlier properly!"
Lightning exploded around Laxus, sinking the ground into a small crater.
He lowered himself into a diving stance.
Lightning spread from his hand, transforming into a dragon claw of thunder as he shot toward Jose!
The Thunder Legion once again faced the Three Elements.
Natsu faced Gajeel.
Meanwhile, on Ling Yuan's side,
he looked like he was taking a leisurely stroll through the woods as he approached the weeping Aria.
"Be careful! Don't look him in the eyes! He has magic that can drain all your magic power in an instant!" Makarov warned.
"It's already too late!"
Aria tore off his blindfold. His eyes snapped open as dark magic power spread out, and his pitch-black pupils met Ling Yuan's gaze.
"This is bad!"
Every Fairy Tail member's heart skipped a beat.
Even the people in the group chat panicked.
Eighth Princess: "Brother Ling Yuan!"
Katarina: "Waaah, Mr. Group Owner, don't! You haven't freed me yet, you can't die like this!"
Maple: "Sister Katarina, Sister Hongyu, calm down. That Aria's move doesn't seem to have any effect on Brother Ling Yuan."
Katarina: "???"
Black Pupil and Ren Kouen said nothing, merely staring intently at the livestream.
"W-what?"
At the same time, Aria's smile gradually froze.
He stared at the man before him in disbelief. "Y-you... why haven't you fallen?"
"Maybe because I put all my points into defense? My defense is too high, so the energy got stuck in my body and you can't drain it out?" Ling Yuan said with a smile.
Aria: "..."
Not even ghosts would believe that.
And why phrase it as a question? Was he looking down on him?
Just as Aria prepared to leap backward, Ling Yuan grabbed his arm.
With a casual swing toward the ground,
Bang!
Aria's entire body smashed into the ground as though he had lost all control.
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