Flood Dragon Sect
Above the Flood Dragon Sect, a colossal palm blotted out the sky. Bearing terrifying might, it slowly pressed down upon the sect, shattering space in its path.
The Flood Dragon Sect's master gazed at the giant palm in the sky, his face twisted with fury. He roared, "Which bastard offended an expert like this?! I won't let you off even as a ghost!"
As his voice faded, the giant palm descended!
Boom!
Heaven and earth shook, and the Flood Dragon Sect was annihilated in an instant!
Jiangnan City
After hearing Su Chen's words, the black-robed elder was so furious that he laughed. He was just about to speak when his head shot into the air.
By now, everyone had been scared out of their wits. They dared not move, nor even breathe too loudly.
They were only mortals. How could they ever have witnessed anything like this?
Ye Lingxi tried to leave Su Chen's embrace, but he stopped her. Su Chen said gently, "Be good. Close your eyes and don't open them, all right?"
Ye Lingxi nodded.
Su Chen smiled faintly, slowly picked Ye Lingxi up, and turned to leave.
Su Chen carried Ye Lingxi to a clothing shop.
Inside, a woman hurried over to greet them. "Young master," she said respectfully.
Su Chen said, "Give her a bath, then change her into a fresh set of clothes."
The woman hesitated, then said, "Young master, our shop sells..."
Before she could finish, Su Chen tossed her a bag of silver coins. The woman hurriedly caught it and glanced inside. Her eyes lit up, and she smiled. "I'll take her to bathe right away."
Su Chen gently set Ye Lingxi down and said softly, "Go on."
Ye Lingxi shook her head and clutched the hem of Su Chen's robe, unwilling to let go.
Su Chen smiled. "It's all right. Once you've finished bathing, I have something to tell you. Go on."
Ye Lingxi thought for a moment, then nodded and followed the woman up to the second floor.
Half an hour later, Ye Lingxi came downstairs with the woman.
Su Chen looked up and smiled faintly.
Ye Lingxi looked like a different person. Malnutrition had left her rather thin, but she still had a delicate face, a little mouth like a cherry, and a pair of clear, large eyes that sparkled like two stars. Her pink dress swayed gently with her steps, making her look utterly adorable.
The woman brought Ye Lingxi over to Su Chen and said with a smile, "Young master, your little sister really is adorable. She'll definitely grow up to be a great beauty."
Su Chen nodded and smiled. "You look lovely."
Ye Lingxi silently lowered her head. His face was as red as an apple.
Afterward, Su Chen took Ye Lingxi by the hand and brought her to an inn. Looking at the dishes on the table, Ye Lingxi drooled from time to time.
Su Chen smiled. "Eat. Once you're finished, I have something to tell you."
Ye Lingxi nodded, then wolfed down her food.
Soon, the dishes on the table had been swept clean. Ye Lingxi patted her belly, looking utterly content. It was the first time she had eaten such delicious food, and the first time she had eaten her fill.
Before this, she had always eaten spoiled food that others had thrown away, let alone had enough to fill her stomach.
She looked up at Su Chen and blinked.
Su Chen smiled faintly and asked, "Where are your parents?"
Ye Lingxi lowered her head and said quietly, "I don't know."
Seeing this, Su Chen understood something. "I'm sorry," he said apologetically.
Ye Lingxi shook her head without speaking.
Su Chen suddenly asked, "Would you be willing to stay by my side and work for me?"
Ye Lingxi hesitated, then nodded. "Yes."
Su Chen smiled and reached out to wipe the food from Ye Lingxi's face. "Then call me big brother from now on."
Ye Lingxi nodded and called out, "Big brother."
Su Chen laughed and couldn't resist pinching Ye Lingxi's cheek.
Ye Lingxi pouted, a little angry that Su Chen had pinched her cheek. It really hurt.
Seeing Ye Lingxi's angry expression, Su Chen laughed even louder. She was too adorable.
Just then, he suddenly thought of something and asked inwardly, System, does that count as completing my mission?
[The mission I issued was to take her as a disciple, not as a little sister.]
Su Chen nodded and paid it no mind. The mission didn't matter to him; he had only asked casually.
[However... although the host has not completed the mission, there is a consolation prize. The reward shall be one hundred million immortal crystals.]
Su Chen was taken aback, then couldn't help laughing.
This system was really interesting.
Time flew, and five years passed in the blink of an eye.
Su Chen and Ye Lingxi walked along a small path.
Today, Su Chen wore white, his long silver hair loose and drifting gently. His slender figure carried a refined air, making him look like a scholar.
He glanced at Ye Lingxi beside him.
For some reason, Ye Lingxi hadn't changed a bit in five years. She was as adorable as ever.
Su Chen guessed that Ye Lingxi's reincarnation as a female emperor was the reason she hadn't grown. Still, that was fine. She liked Ye Lingxi as a child; once she grew up, her cheeks wouldn't be as easy to pinch.
Ye Lingxi suddenly asked, "Brother, will the Star Holy Land accept us?"
Su Chen stroked her head and smiled. "They will. Don't worry."
Ye Lingxi nodded. "Mm-hmm!"
Before long, Su Chen and Ye Lingxi arrived at the gates of the Star Holy Land.
Seven mountain peaks surrounded the Star Holy Land. Each rose high into the clouds, like a towering giant standing upon the earth. Clouds and mist drifted around them, and immortal cranes soared overhead, making it feel like an immortal realm.
The seven peaks were called Ancient Moon Peak, Pill Peak, Formation Peak, Artifact Peak, Shadow Peak, Mortal Dust Peak, and Stars Peak!
Each peak had a Peak Master, and every Peak Master possessed terrifying, unfathomable strength.
Just then, two Star Holy Land disciples stopped Su Chen and Ye Lingxi. Dressed in blue robes, they wore stern expressions. "The Star Holy Land forbids outsiders from approaching. Leave at once!"
Ye Lingxi hid fearfully behind Su Chen.
Su Chen looked at Ye Lingxi and smiled. "Lingxi, do you want to fly?"
Ye Lingxi blinked, excitement written all over her face. "Can I?"
Su Chen nodded and smiled. "Of course!"
With that, he picked Ye Lingxi up and shot into the sky!
The two Star Holy Land disciples were alarmed. "This is bad! Someone's forcing their way into the Holy Land! Notify the elders!"
Ye Lingxi wasn't afraid at all. She was even a little excited. "Wow, brother, you're amazing!"
Su Chen smiled faintly but said nothing.
Ye Lingxi looked down at the Star Holy Land and said excitedly, "The Star Holy Land is so magnificent!"
"How dare you!"
"Who dares trespass in our Star Holy Land?!"
Several majestic, furious roars came from the Star Holy Land. Immediately afterward, dozens of figures shot into the sky!
They stopped opposite Su Chen. At their head was a woman in a gauzy purple dress, whose beauty outshone all others. Her brows were like willow leaves, her eyes like autumn waters, and her bearing was otherworldly, like a fairy untouched by worldly cares. A single glance at her could ensnare one's soul and stir desire.
The presence she exuded was even more terrifying; space itself seemed unable to bear it and trembled faintly.
Though the presence of those behind her was not as terrifying as hers, it was still enough to make hearts tremble.
Su Chen gazed calmly at the seven people. Ye Lingxi seemed a little frightened and snuggled closer into his arms.
Su Chen rubbed Ye Lingxi's head and smiled. "It's all right."
Ye Lingxi nodded. "I believe in you, brother."
The woman looked at Su Chen gravely. For some reason, she couldn't see through the man before her!
What shocked her even more was that she sensed danger from him!
Who was she?
Murong Xue, Peak Master of the Star Holy Land's Mortal Dust Peak!
She possessed strength at the peak of the ninth level of the Venerable Realm!
And now, she actually sensed danger from the man before her!
How could she not be shocked?
At the same time, she wondered who the man before her was. He didn't look very old, yet he could make her sense danger.
At that thought, Murong Xue looked at Su Chen and said gravely, "Who are you, sir? Why have you forced your way into our Star Holy Land?"