Return to the Ling Clan

After leaving Feng City, Ling Yuan smiled, in an excellent mood.

This time, he had helped Yao Chen kill Han Feng and completely fulfilled his wish.

Yao Chen had now thoroughly submitted to him, making him more reliable to use in the future.

Moreover, with the Sea Heart Flame he had obtained this time, he had already gathered three Heavenly Flames.

The Green Lotus Core Flame, Bone Chilling Flame, and Sea Heart Flame.

As long as he waited for the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva to emerge and seized it, he would be able to cure Xiao Yi Xian's Woe Poison Body.

Afterward, they headed to the Heavenly Snake Empire in the central region of the Northwest Continent.

Ling Yuan did not know how much the Ling Clan understood about the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils. If he returned and found their records lacking, he would have to make a special trip to Heavenly Snake Mansion, which would be far too troublesome.

Rather than that, he might as well stop by now and pack up all of Heavenly Snake Mansion's research materials on the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, saving himself the trouble later.

Ling Yun once again activated his spatial power and swiftly brought Ling Yuan, Zi Yan, Qing Lin, and Xiao Yi Xian to the capital of the Heavenly Snake Empire, heading straight for Heavenly Snake Mansion.

As the core power of the Heavenly Snake Empire, Heavenly Snake Mansion stood in the center of the capital with an imposing presence. Its defenses were tight, and it had quite a few Dou Wang and Dou Emperor guards.

But that did not matter when Ling Yuan's group had arrived by tearing through the Void, a method reserved for those above the Dou Zong realm.

Once their strength was revealed, no one dared show them the slightest disrespect.

Even the Dou Emperor elders were exceedingly deferential, saying, "Please wait a moment, sir. I will notify the Mansion Lord immediately."

The Mansion Lord of Heavenly Snake Mansion was named Lv Xia, a genuine one-star Dou Zong expert.

No one knew that Qing Xia had once traveled through the Central Plains in her early years, only to be severely injured after offending a three-star Dou Zong expert there. Left with no choice, she fled to the remote Northwest Continent, where she relied on her Dou Zong foundation to dominate the region and establish Heavenly Snake Mansion.

Otherwise, a one-star Dou Zong would never be willing to remain in a place like the Northwest Continent. After all, the resources and opportunities of the Central Plains were far beyond comparison.

That was also why those Dou Emperor and Dou Zong experts in the Central Plains would rather occupy the middle ranks there than come to a remote region and rule as overlords.

The Central Plains truly had abundant resources. Anyone with even a little ambition would not return to a remote place after spending some time there.

Qing Xia had remained here for two reasons: to recover from her injuries, and to wait for an opportunity to return to the Central Plains once her strength had recovered, so she could take revenge on the person who had injured her.

Qing Xia sensed the terrifying pressure emanating from Ling Yun. That aura was profound and fearsome, far beyond anything she could imagine, and absolutely not something a Dou Zong could possess.

He was at the Ban Sheng realm, perhaps even a legendary Dou Saint.

She treated Ling Yuan with immense respect, without the slightest airs of a Dou Zong.

She understood that anyone who could have a Ban Sheng expert as a guard must possess an extraordinarily powerful background, one she absolutely could not afford to offend.

Thus, when Ling Yuan requested all materials concerning the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, Qing Xia also noticed Qing Lin's Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.

Without another word, she ordered the elders to prepare everything and cooperatively handed over all of Heavenly Snake Mansion's research materials on the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.

Before long, a Storage Ring was presented. Qing Xia held it in both hands and respectfully offered it to Ling Yuan.

"Sir, these are all the research materials Heavenly Snake Mansion has accumulated on the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils over the generations. They record its abilities, methods of use, and cultivation methods. Everything is here."

Ling Yuan accepted the Storage Ring and examined it, finding that there really was quite a lot inside. He then put it away.

His gaze fell upon Qing Xia again as he said approvingly, "You are quite good."

Qing Xia was overjoyed. She immediately seized the opportunity to recommend herself. "Sir, to be honest, I have some knowledge of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils and have studied them for many years. If you do not mind, I am willing to instruct Miss Qing Lin and help her better control the powers of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils."

In short, Qing Xia frantically displayed her value, hoping to use the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils to establish a connection with Ling Yuan.

This would bring her nothing but benefits, perhaps even a chance to rise to great heights.

She could not discern Ling Yuan's true background, but the fact that he had a Ban Sheng as a guard was enough to show how formidable it was.

And she desperately needed such support.

She wanted to use Ling Yuan to return to the Central Plains, heal her injuries, recover her peak strength, perhaps even break through to a higher realm, then seek out the person who had injured her and avenge that deep blood feud.

Ling Yuan knew that Qing Xia had ulterior motives in attaching herself to him, but he did not dislike such proactive submission.

Qing Xia had researched the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils. Having her teach Qing Lin would indeed save him a great deal of trouble and allow Qing Lin to master her abilities more quickly.

After pondering for a moment, Ling Yuan took out a jade slip from his Storage Ring and casually tossed it to Qing Xia, speaking in an indifferent tone.

"Since that is the case, once you have settled the matters of Heavenly Snake Mansion, come find me in the Central Plains. When you arrive there, crush this jade slip, and I will send someone to receive you."

Ling Yuan had no interest in bringing this woman along and slowing down his journey.

As a one-star Dou Zong, she could report to the Central Plains by herself.

Ling Yuan said, "If you perform well, treating the injuries on your body will be a minor matter."

Qing Xia's injuries were neither too serious nor too mild. A low-grade eighth-tier medicinal pill could easily resolve them. Ling Yuan had such pills on him, but he would not give one away for free.

Qing Xia needed to prove her value before she was worthy of that pill.

Qing Xia caught the jade slip and clutched it tightly with both hands. A look of immense joy immediately appeared on her face. Ling Yuan's words meant that he had accepted her into his ranks.

"Thank you, sir! This subordinate will head to the Central Plains as soon as possible and will certainly not keep you waiting for long!"

Even if she could not obtain benefits from Ling Yuan, raising Qing Lin well would be enough for the credit of teaching her to...

After leaving Heavenly Snake Mansion, Ling Yuan had finally taken care of all his miscellaneous affairs.

He no longer delayed and instructed Ling Yun, "This time, we will return directly to the Ling Realm."

Ling Yun nodded and immediately activated his spatial power, protecting Ling Yuan, Zi Yan, Qing Lin, and Xiao Yi Xian within a spatial barrier. His figure turned into a streak of light and sped toward the Southeast Region of the Central Plains.

The entrance to the Ling Clan's small world was hidden in the Southeast Region of the Central Plains.

It was an entrance passed down through generations of the Ling Clan, and only members of the Ling Clan could enter and leave freely.

The location of the Ling Realm was quite good.

Its advantage was that it was close to the Beast Domain in the southern part of the Central Plains, only a few days' journey from the Beast Domain's border.

In the future, if Ling Yuan wanted to seek resources in the Beast Domain, subdue magical beasts, or stir up some trouble, it would all be very convenient and save a great deal of travel time.

Along the way, the group continued traveling. Ling Yun activated his spatial power at full force, reaching an extreme speed, yet even so, it took several days before they finally arrived in the Southeast Region of the Central Plains and reached the outside of the Ling Clan's small world.

The city outside the Ling Realm was called Lingyuan City. Like the Gu Clan's Ancient Saint City, it served as the gatekeeper.