Ao Ling had no small background. Her acquaintance with Yin Xiao'e had also been an accident, but it was Yin Xiao'e herself who had caught her eye, and this woman held great respect for Yin Xiao'e's father as well.
Prince Yin's deeds of loyalty and righteousness were known to all, even among gods and transcendent spirits. Many regarded him with admiration, and Ao Ling was naturally no exception.
Now, through a special channel of information, she received news of Yin Xiao'e and learned that the other woman had fallen into danger. Naturally, she wanted to lend a hand, but matters were far more complicated than she had imagined.
Ao Ling knew her own capabilities. With her many Magic Treasures, dealing with ordinary cultivators and gods was naturally effortless. Sometimes, merely displaying her identity and background was enough to win without a fight. Yet though this brought Ao Ling joy, it had not made her so hotheaded that she could no longer distinguish strength from weakness.
In the message, for various reasons, Yin Xiao'e had not clearly stated the identity of the person hunting her. But with Ao Ling's intelligence, it was not hard to guess that the pursuer was at least a Star Lord, for Yin Xiao'e had vaguely revealed that her escape relied on Prince Yin's Natal Star. To deal with such a thing, anyone below the level of a Star Lord would be utterly insufficient. Yet after her message was sent, it vanished like a stone into the sea, without the slightest response.
Even so, Ao Ling patiently waited in anxious anticipation. She also knew that, due to their long lifespans, elder Divine Dragons perceived time differently from humans. It was impossible for a message to arrive here and receive an immediate reply there.
Several months later, Ao