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Chapter 551: The Spirit Bird Appears - The Disruptor of the Loom of Fate

"Tell me, what is this unknown power?" Liu Miao slammed his hands on the stone table, leaned forward, stared at Ling Ye with eyes wide open, as if he could see through him, "Don't dilly-dally, don't keep us in suspense!"

At this moment, she was extremely anxious, her mind full of speculations about unknown forces, and she wished Ling Ye would pour out all the secrets immediately.

An unfathomable smile appeared on Lingye's lips, and he whistled slowly.

This spiritual bird, with a dreamy halo all over its body and feathers as gorgeous as glass, flapped its wings happily and landed steadily on his outstretched index finger.

Ling Ye gently stroked the feathers of the bird, as if to comfort it, or as if to sort out his thoughts. After a moment, he spoke in a low voice with a hint of mystery: "Some things may not be a good thing to know, so it's okay to just listen to the legend."

"I don't care!" Liu Miao stood up suddenly, put her hands on her hips, and looked unconvinced. "The sudden appearance of this spirit bird must be related to that unknown force. Don't try to fool me, tell me quickly!" She stomped her feet, her eyes full of stubbornness, as if she would not give up until Ling Ye told her.

Ling Ye dodged Liu Miao's hand with a flash of mischief in his eyes. "You are more curious than those guys from the Spirit Tribe who are looking for secrets everywhere." He raised his head slightly and looked at the mountains in the distance. "The legends of the Spirit Tribe are just a pastime for us from the Greed Tribe."

When mentioning the Greedy Clan, his eyes instantly became sharp, and his straight back showed the pride and responsibility of being a leader.

"Entertainment? I don't believe it!" Liu Miao frowned, her face full of suspicion, "You must know something, don't hide it." She took a step closer and stared at Ling Ye, as if this could force him to tell the truth.

Ling Ye was silent, his eyes fell on the misty valley in the distance, his thoughts drifting back to the days when he risked his life to protect the Greedy Clan.

He thought of his comrades who had fought side by side with him and the countless choices he had made on the brink of life and death, and felt mixed emotions.

After a long while, he withdrew his gaze, his expression calm but somewhat helpless: "Some secrets, hidden in the heart, are a protection for everyone."

At this time, a breeze blew by, and the spirit bird was startled. It flew up with a "whoosh", circled over the two people's heads for a few times, and then landed back on Lingye's arms.

Liu Miao's eyes lit up, and a bold idea flashed through her mind: "How about we follow the spirit bird, maybe we can find the answer!" Her eyes flashed with excitement, as if she had already seen the truth just ahead.

Ling Ye was slightly startled, then burst into laughter, his laughter was hearty: "Your idea is bold enough! But..." He paused, the smile on his face gradually faded, replaced by worry, "Follow it, no one knows what will happen. Once trouble arises, it will be difficult to end it."

His eyes were fixed on Liu Miao, as if he was waiting for her response and weighing this risky decision.

Liu Miao gritted her teeth and looked determined: "I'm not afraid! Even if there is danger, I want to find out." She clenched her fists, as if she was ready to face everything.

Ling Ye looked at Liu Miao's resolute look, and felt warm in his heart, but also a little helpless: "Okay, let's go and take a look together, but you have to follow me closely." He raised his hand and gently touched Lingque's head. Lingque called happily twice, as if responding to their decision.

"Where do these people come from?" Liu Miao suddenly moved closer to Ling Ye, his eyes wide open, staring without blinking at the group of people in Xiu Yanxu who were wearing brocade robes with flowing patterns and accessories with spiritual patterns. His voice unconsciously rose, revealing an eagerness that he could not suppress.

Everything in Xiuyanxu was like a mystery to her. Her strong curiosity drove her to urgently uncover the truth. Her heartbeat accelerated rapidly and all kinds of speculations came to her mind, but she had no clue.

Ling Ye swept his gaze over everyone in Xiuyanxu, and a trace of disgust flashed across his eyes for a moment, as if he had seen something disgusting.

He frowned, pursed his thin lips into a straight line, and tightened his jaw slightly. He exuded a cold aura that kept people away, and did not hide his disdain for these people. In his mind, the behavior of the people in Xiuyanxu was incompatible with the ideas of the Greedy Clan, and he was reluctant to have any contact with them.

Seeing Ling Ye remained silent, the atmosphere suddenly became awkward and Liu Miao coughed twice in embarrassment.

When Ling Ye heard the cough, his originally cold expression softened instantly, his eyes full of concern. He took a step forward to Liu Miao and asked anxiously: "What's wrong? Did you catch a cold?" Before he finished speaking, he turned around and strode into the house.

In the blink of an eye, he hurried out with a cloak embroidered with spiritual feathers flying in the sky and the edges inlaid with glowing spiritual crystals. He quickly came to Liu Miao's side, and put the cloak on her carefully with gentle and quick movements. He looked so focused as if Liu Miao was the only one left in the whole world.

The corners of Liu Miao's mouth rose slightly, revealing a faint smile, and she secretly admired in her heart: "This Lingye can always bring warmth inadvertently, and make this room feel like home in the blink of an eye." She subconsciously wrapped her cloak tightly, feeling the warmth spreading from her shoulders to her whole body.

She looked at Ling Ye again, with a little more inquiry in her eyes, and a strong urge surged in her heart, wanting to explore the story behind this mysterious man.

At this moment, a breeze blew gently, ruffling her hair and making her more curious about Lingye.

Suddenly, a tall man wearing a mask with red flame patterns walked towards them from Xiuyan Ruins. His steps were steady and powerful, and in his hand he held a magic staff that emitted a deep blue light.

Liu Miao's heart tightened, and she subconsciously hid behind Ling Ye, her voice trembling: "What does he want to do?"

Ling Ye's expression froze, and he instantly stood in front of Liu Miao, his eyes as sharp as torches, fixed tightly on the person who was coming. Spiritual energy surged faintly around him, and he was ready to deal with possible dangers at any time.

The man stopped a few steps away and slowly raised his staff. The blue light on the tip of the staff flickered, breaking the silence: "Leader of the Greedy Clan, long time no see."

Ling Ye's pupils shrank suddenly, and his voice was low and alert: "So it's you, Xuan Fang from Xiuyanxu, what brings you here today?" Xuan Fang from Xiuyanxu snorted coldly, stomped his spirit staff heavily on the ground, stirring up a circle of blue ripples: "You ask even though you know the answer, you really don't know anything about the appearance of the spirit bird?"

Ling Ye was shocked, but his expression remained calm: "What does the matter of the spirit bird have to do with me?"

Liu Miao hid behind Ling Ye, listening to their conversation, and became even more confused. What exactly is a spirit bird? She quietly poked her head out and looked at the spirit staff flashing blue light. An inexplicable uneasiness surged in her heart.

Liu Miao was like a frightened deer, clinging tightly to Ling Ye's back, her legs trembling slightly, beads of sweat constantly appearing on her forehead and sliding down her cheeks.

She stared at Xuan Fang, her eyes wide open, full of vigilance and doubt, her voice trembling unconsciously: "Is this man really from Xiuyanxu? They say they are the embodiment of justice, but what's going on with this evil aura emanating from him?"

In Liu Miao's mind, Xiu Yanxu's well-praised good deeds and the eerie and strange appearance of Xuan Fang in front of her kept intertwining. The trust she once had in Xiu Yanxu collapsed in an instant. Fear and confusion overwhelmed her like a tide, leaving her a little at a loss.

Ling Ye caught a glimpse of Liu Miao's nervousness from the corner of his eye, and a mocking smile appeared on his lips. He did not hide his disdain in his eyes, and whispered in her ear: "Don't believe those false rumors, leave quickly, we can't afford to offend this person."

As he spoke, he naturally held Liu Miao's hand, as if silently comforting her. Liu Miao felt the warmth from Ling Ye's palm, and her panicked heart instantly calmed down a bit. At this dangerous moment, Ling Ye's presence made her subconsciously want to rely on him.

The moment he turned around, a hint of cunning flashed in Lingye's eyes. He slowly raised the finger on which the spirit bird was standing and shook it gently. The movement seemed casual, but it was full of provocation.

The colorful wings of the spirit bird sparkled with a strange luster under the sunlight, and every flap seemed to show its uniqueness to everyone.