Cave

"This is Xiao Yixian and her mother. I came across them while passing through a mountain village. Xiao Yixian's constitution is somewhat special. If its flaw is resolved, she will at least become a Battle Saint in the future. If she has sufficient opportunities and time, she may even be able to strive for the Emperor Realm! I happen to have a method to resolve this constitution's problem, so I brought the mother and daughter back. Xiao Yixian is now my maid."

Lin Qing spoke.

"Hiss!" Upon hearing Lin Qing's words, Li Qingchan and Ling Qingzhu could not help but suck in a breath, staring at Little Fairy Doctor in surprise.

A Battle Saint would be considered part of the upper echelon even in the Cangxuan Sect. On the Heavenly Profound Continent, such a person could stand shoulder to shoulder with Reincarnation Realm experts.

Little Fairy Doctor and her mother were also plunged into shock.

The Emperor Realm was a legendary existence in their understanding. But was there truly hope? The mother and daughter fell silent. (Potato said the Ancestor Realm was equivalent to the Emperor Realm and the Supreme Realm, but I think it should be somewhat stronger. After all, how could a pseudo-emperor of the Supreme Realm, leading a group of pseudo-kings and pseudo-generals who had not even reached the Supreme Realm, dare invade a world with a Plane Embryo?)

"Her constitution has a fatal flaw. Her early growth will be especially rapid, but once she reaches the Dou Ancestor realm, it will completely erupt. By then, even immortals will be unable to save her! The flaw must be resolved! So, Xiao Yixian, do not touch any poison for now. Cultivate normally. I have a method, but I am still considering whether there is a better one!"

Lin Qing spoke to the frightened group. The reason he did not reveal the Poison Pill Method now was naturally because he wanted to see whether the system had a solution. After all, every time he encountered an important character, it would trigger choices related to that person. This time should be no exception, and he wanted to see whether it could trigger a corresponding choice.

"They will live here from now on. I hope everyone can understand one another. In a few days, I will bring another little girl in. She also has a special constitution, one similar to Xiao Yixian's, but without any flaws. That kind is truly terrifying!"

After explaining everything, Lin Qing and Lin Qi left the Pocket World.

Although the Eight-Colored Heavenly Crane was not especially fast, Lin Qing and Lin Qi found the small valley from the original work that very night.

Only he dared to be so overbearing, directly having Lin Qi capture a nearby Tier 5 Flame Eagle and beat it up. Before Lin Qi, whose bloodline was of a higher grade, it trembled in fear and told her everything it knew. Unfortunately, it knew nothing about the Rainbow Crane. Lin Qing first had it dispatch its subordinates to search the nearby cliffs with caves.

After the Flame Eagle left, a sobbing voice reached Lin Qing's ears.

"Brother, are you abandoning me?"

This was the first time Lin Qing had seen Lin Qi cry. Usually, she never had any worries. The sight of her was pitiful enough to stir anyone's heart.

"No. I just want you to learn about your origins."

Lin Qing stroked Lin Qi's head and comforted her.

"Brother, I do not want to leave you. I only want to stay by your side—today, tomorrow, and for the rest of my life. I want to keep following you!"

After comforting the crying Lin Qi, the two of them prepared to wander around nearby. Before long, they discovered a strange valley covered in thick mist.

They slowly descended into the depths of the basin. The small valley was filled with dense energy. Lin Qing took a deep breath, and his spirits immediately lifted.

"Brother, the energy here is even denser than in the Pocket World, and I can sense quite a few precious medicinal herbs inside!"

Lin Qi spoke after transforming into human form.

"It is indeed much denser than the Pocket World, and there are quite a few valuable medicinal herbs here as well!"

Lin Qing swept his gaze across the valley, which was filled with a faint energy mist. He discovered that all kinds of rare herbs grew within it. Waves of medicinal fragrance mixed into the mist, refreshing the mind and spirit. There were large quantities of Tier 2 and Tier 3 medicinal herbs inside, as well as some Tier 4 and Tier 5 herbs.

The energy in the valley was roughly fifty percent denser than that of the Pocket World. This should be that small valley!

Lin Qing had already confirmed it. After all, there was no second place like this within a hundred miles.

As he inspected the surroundings, he also swept the area with his Soul Strength. The Ancestral Stone within his body showed no reaction either, and he found nothing unusual.

However, he did figure out why energy gathered here. Because of the terrain, this place had become a convergence point for the world's energy, forming a natural Spirit-Gathering Formation.

It was simply that the energy concentration on the Northwest Continent was not high. If this place were in the Central Plains, it would have become the base of a great sect or a blessed land.

Having solved the mystery, he was not particularly happy, because he had found no treasure.

Originally, he had wanted to see whether he could uncover a ruin or some heavenly treasure.

Just as he was preparing to sit down and cultivate properly for the night, the Flame Eagle they had beaten up suddenly flew over.

It then shrank down before Lin Qi and squawked several bird-language phrases. It was clearly reporting to Lin Qi. As for why it did not speak directly to Lin Qing, although this Flame Eagle's intelligence had reached that of an ordinary human, it still could not speak.

After hearing the message, Lin Qi turned to Lin Qing and said softly:

"Brother, the place you were looking for has been found. The Flame Eagle just told me that a Tier 4 Blue-Feather Eagle found that cave. The Rock Serpent at the entrance was directly eaten by it."

"Good, then let's go. Have it lead the way!"

Lin Qing was delighted. He immediately summoned his Golden Feather Wings and followed the Flame Eagle toward the distance with Lin Qi.

After the time it took for an incense stick to burn, the two of them and the Flame Eagle arrived before a cliff. A cave concealed by rubble and twisted trees appeared before them.

"Brother, this is the place it mentioned!"

Excitement showed in Lin Qi's tone. As soon as she finished speaking, a tremendous force burst from her hand. Like a gale sweeping away fallen leaves, it blew the tangled piles of rubble and twisted trees into the pitch-black mountain ravine.

With the trees and rubble no longer covering it, Lin Qing and Lin Qi finally saw the cave left behind by its former owner up close under the faint moonlight.

"This is the place!"

Lin Qing confirmed it. He then took a Jade Bottle from his Storage Ring. Inside was a Fourth-Rank Marrow-Washing Pill, which he tossed to the Flame Eagle.

"This is your reward!"

The Flame Eagle hurriedly opened its mouth to catch it. Such good fortune made it forget about the beating it had received during the day, and it flew away happily.

Without further inspection, Lin Qing took Lin Qi's hand and walked directly into the dark cave.

The cave entrance was not wide, only enough for two or three people to pass through. The interior was pitch-black, yet a faint glimmer shone within, giving it a mysterious, secluded feeling.

There were many marks around the entrance, as though carved by blades. However, perhaps due to the passage of time, these carvings had become extremely blurred.

Lin Qing took out a Moonlight Stone from his Storage Ring and illuminated the entire cave.

The two walked through the quiet cave, faint chill winding around them. Within the silent passage, only their soft footsteps could be heard.

From time to time, somewhat eerie winds blew through the dim surroundings, causing the two to quicken their pace slightly. Lin Qi, who normally did not speak much, fell completely silent.