Daqin arrests alchemists, what does it matter to me as a qi refiner?

At that time, he could help Venerable Bodhi advance even further. Thinking of this, Yang Ling went outside and saw several people standing at the door, which puzzled him.

"What are you doing outside my house? What happened?"

"Young Master Zhao, don't you know what just happened?" Yang Ling asked, his curiosity piqued.

"What happened?"

"Didn't you notice just now? A fierce wind was blowing outside, and many strange phenomena appeared in the world. Maybe it's some kind of monster causing trouble!" Yang Ling smiled, offering no explanation, and then said:

"I've come out today to ask you to accompany me to the Bodhi Ancient Tree to see if we can rescue Venerable Bodhi!" The man was taken aback, thinking, "Has Yang Ling gone mad?" Even Venerable Bodhi was helpless against the Dark Gate people, and their master had already perished among them; they certainly didn't want to see Yang Ling go to his death. Yang Ling, however, said solemnly:

"Don't worry, I'll go in now." Yang Ling then stepped into the Bodhi tree. The moment his figure disappeared, everyone was shocked. How could Yang Ling enter so easily? How was that possible? Even they couldn't enter and leave so easily.

After Yang Ling entered the Bodhi Tree, he discovered that the energy within was turbulent. A voice rang in his ear:

"So it's you! It's been a long time. I made a cooperation with Patriarch Qin before, leaving my terrifying mark on him. I didn't expect you to come here. We meet again!" the black phantom said to Yang Ling. Yang Ling took a few steps back. Venerable Bodhi looked at Yang Ling, curious about why he had come here.

"You brat, when we parted ways, I foresaw this situation. Why did you come to a place like this? Didn't I warn you to be careful?" Hearing this, Yang Ling knew perfectly well what was going on, but he had made up his mind that he had come here for this very reason.

“Venerable Bodhi, I spoke quite a bit when I first came to you. Now I know your strength is extraordinary!” he said to Venerable Bodhi. Moreover, he had promised the old man he would help his disciple escape; how could he go back on his word? Besides, breaking his promise was not his style.

"I know you members of the Dark Gate are powerful, but your strength is utterly insignificant in my eyes!" He felt such people were unworthy of being his enemies. In reality, Venerable Bodhi's strength far exceeded his expectations. Yang Ling raised an eyebrow, curious whether the members of the Dark Gate were all hiding elsewhere. Venerable Bodhi looked at Yang Ling, wondering what his purpose was in coming here through all this trouble.

"What are you doing here?" Yang Ling coming in now would be courting death. He handed the item to the Bodhi Venerable. The Bodhi Venerable's pupils constricted sharply when he received the Bodhi Heart. How did this thing end up in Yang Ling's hands? He hesitated for a moment.

"Senior, you must believe me. You'd better get out of here quickly; your two disciples are waiting for you outside. Besides, only by leaving here will we have a chance!" The black phantom was unaware of their conversation, wondering what they were whispering about. The next second, Bodhi Venerable suddenly attacked him before he could react. Having witnessed Bodhi Venerable's abilities, he quickly distanced himself.

"You wouldn't be thinking of eliminating me completely, would you? My partner died at your hands because he was stupid, but I'm not as dumb as you think!" he said arrogantly. Yang Ling watched the spectacle from the sidelines; he loved watching such a show. He didn't even need to lift a finger; Venerable Bodhi could handle it all. The man looked at Yang Ling, curious about how he had done it. Such a person was even more terrifying.

Just as he thought things weren't so simple, he hesitated for a moment. Then, he pulled Yang Ling and turned to leave. As they left, he placed the Bodhi Heart on the Bodhi Fruit Tree. The power it emitted indeed shattered the person inside. He was dumbfounded.

Then, Venerable Bodhi pulled Yang Ling out, and only then did the disciples realize who Venerable Bodhi had come out.

"Master, how did you get out of there? You're finally out! Congratulations!"

"Yes, Master, why did you come out?" They appeared quite calm. Finally, their gazes fell on Yang Ling, knowing that this must be related to him. Yang Ling also understood that the master and disciple had something to say.

"Why don't you have a good talk with your disciples? I have something to tell you. This was all a scheme set up by the Dark Sect, including those people. I believe you know that!" As he said this, his eyes darted around, and then he seemed to have thought of something.

"What do you plan to do?" he asked Yang Ling, his gaze becoming complicated as he looked at Yang Ling, and he remained silent for a long time.

"Let's go inside and talk; there are too many people watching outside!" Yang Ling explained the situation to Venerable Bodhi, who instantly understood. So much had happened back then. His thoughts gradually returned to normal, and thinking about this, a burning anger flared within him. How could this be?

"No wonder these people have such a long reach. If I had known they would do something like this, I wouldn't have let them off so easily!" He was furious as he said this, wishing he could wipe them out in one fell swoop.

Yang Ling comforted him, telling him not to overthink it, and that everything could be decided in a moment.

Immediately afterwards, as if suddenly remembering something, Venerable Bodhi asked a question.

"Young Master Zhao, where did you get this Bodhi Heart? I have no recollection of it at all, and I've never heard of such a thing before." He frowned slightly, his face full of surprise. The moment he touched the Bodhi Heart, he sensed the powerful energy it contained. If he could absorb the spiritual energy within, his cultivation level would definitely improve.

But now, this Bodhicitta is being used to suppress evil energy. Isn't that a bit of a waste?
"I went to the cave where the secret scriptures of the Dark Gate were kept, intending to investigate the Dark Gate in depth, but I accidentally entered a test set by the Bodhi Tree!" Yang Ling told the Bodhi Venerable the whole story. The Bodhi Venerable was shocked after hearing it.

"I never imagined that the Bodhi tree was left over from ancient times and created such a vast illusion. It condensed all its spiritual energy into the Bodhi Heart, intending to pass it on to someone who could resonate with it. I never expected that it would end up in your hands. It seems that this was all destined!" Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh helplessly.

"Young Master Zhao, why did you rescue me again? To be honest, my old bones are no longer of any use. Take the Bodhi Heart and give it to my two disciples; they will definitely become stronger. Moreover, with their increased strength, they will be more confident in dealing with the people of the Dark Gate!" As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Ling poured a cup of water and placed it in front of Venerable Bodhi.

The Bodhi Venerable had oversimplified things. Yang Ling had some connection with him, and even if given another chance, he would still choose to save the Bodhi Venerable. "Bodhi Venerable, even the most talented of your disciples is only so-so. Even if we give them the Bodhi Heart to improve their cultivation, they might become stronger, but the Dark Gate's strength far exceeds our imagination!" Yang Ling recounted the situation to him. The Bodhi Venerable listened, dumbfounded, his face filled with disbelief. Yang Ling sighed helplessly.

“The Dark Gate has always been scattered in various places, and there is an even greater force behind it controlling the whole situation. Obviously, they were prepared long ago! Their realm has already transcended the scope of our understanding and is not bound by us!” Yang Ling gritted his teeth. Back then, he followed the last words of the Bodhi Tree and went to suppress the Dark Gate again, thinking that he could suppress them forever. He never expected that there would be people beyond people and heavens beyond heavens.

In pursuit of a higher level, they will stop at nothing.

"I'm rescuing you now in the hope that you can leave the Spirit Realm with me during this time. Only in this way can we become stronger and have the ability to fight against the Dark Gate in the future!"

"At the same time, we must improve our cultivation level as soon as possible!" Bodhi Venerable naturally understood Yang Ling's meaning. Yang Ling knew his strength, which was why he used the Bodhi Heart to rescue him. Although this wouldn't keep someone from the Dark Gate locked up for too long, it would buy them some time. However, what Yang Ling was talking about was extremely risky; if it failed, there would be no chance of recovery.

"Don't worry, I'm going all out, even if it's just an old bone, I'll definitely improve my cultivation level and fight alongside you, kid!" Bodhi Venerable felt the burden on his shoulders grow heavier, and he knew clearly what he had to bear.

"Venerable Bodhi, don't worry too much. I will remain in the Spirit Realm for the time being, so please don't concern yourself with matters outside. As for the people of the Dark Gate, they are already stirring up trouble in all directions, and this struggle is about to truly begin!" After discussing with Venerable Bodhi, Yang Ling returned to the house. He released Saint Evil Cloud.

"Senior, I plan to wait for the right opportunity to help you rebuild your body. At that time, your strength will be unmatched!"

"But senior, do you know how to improve one's cultivation level?"

"It's very simple. The key lies in the origin, in the pure origin. If the origin is insufficient, then more people need to voluntarily offer their origin, and the origin offered voluntarily is the purest!" Upon hearing this, Yang Ling suddenly understood the old man's meaning.

“Sometimes you have to understand that many things can’t be rushed; every step is indispensable. Getting an adult to willingly give up their essence is no easy feat. The path you’re about to take will certainly be extraordinary!” Yang Ling nodded. In the past, he might have had that patience. But now, time was of the essence; there wasn’t much time left for careful preparation. How many people would he get to willingly give up their essence? He had many enemies, but few friends.

“It’s actually quite simple. I know what you’re thinking. Didn’t you extract the essence of a demon beast before?” Yang Ling fell into deep thought. Since he was going to create a new body for the Evil Cloud Saint anyway, he might as well continue cultivating his magic.

After the previous battles between families and the tremendous changes in the world, many families had declined, and many more were in dire straits. Time was of the essence, and he didn't know if he had the time to reach that point. A sense of crisis welled up in Yang Ling's heart, and he turned and left.

Before leaving, he didn't forget to leave a message: "Senior, I will definitely find a way to help you rebuild your body. It will take at most a year. Please wait a little longer!" The Evil Cloud Saint was not in a hurry. After all, he had already waited for so long, so a little longer wouldn't make a difference.

Yang Ling then found the Venerable Bodhi.

"You wouldn't be thinking of collecting the source energy, would you? I've heard about it before. But judging from the current situation, we don't have much time left!" Venerable Bodhi suddenly stood up. The old man in the Bodhi tree had nourished many people with his Bodhi Heart and the spiritual energy of the Bodhi tree. However, things were far from as simple as they seemed.

"Don't worry, I'll discuss it with my two disciples, and then I'll accompany you out of the Spirit Realm!" Seeing that Venerable Bodhi had awakened, Yang Ling's two disciples went off to enjoy the scenery. Yang Ling knew they were actually going on a training journey; he was aware of that.

The two set off early the next morning. Yang Ling followed behind Venerable Bodhi, and the two left the Spirit Realm. Venerable Bodhi was filled with inner turmoil. He had never left the Spirit Realm before, especially since this was the deepest part of the Spirit Realm, a place that had never been visited by anyone before.

"My arrival here was purely by chance. The Bodhi Tree had also helped me, and I have a deep connection with it, so I took it as my master. To be honest, when I was young, I was just like my two disciples, without any sense of propriety. Later, I also carried a lot on my shoulders!" Yang Ling knew that the Bodhi Venerable's experiences in his youth must have been very exciting, and he was curious about where he was going next.

“Senior, are you unwilling to come back with me?” Venerable Bodhi waved his hand.

“You’re on a different path than me, kid. I can go alone. Besides, if I want to improve my cultivation level, this is the only way. You are different from me…” Yang Ling scratched his head sheepishly. He hadn’t expected the old master to see through him. Sure enough, nothing could escape the old master’s eyes. He was just ignorant.

After parting ways with Venerable Bodhi, Yang Ling returned to the Lin family. He told everyone in the Lin family everything, and they were all surprised that things had turned out this way.

Yang Ling pondered for a while before slowly speaking.

"We all understand the current situation, so we need to improve our skills as quickly as possible. In any case, I will do my best to help everyone!"

As soon as Yang Ling said this, everyone perked up instantly.

At the same time, as soon as Yang Ling returned, Sun Yao rushed to find him.

"You're finally back! I was so worried something had happened to you!" Sun Yao had looked exceptionally beautiful during her stay at the Lin family's house, and Yang Ling's heart fluttered at the sight of her. Just as he was about to speak, a figure suddenly appeared, startling Yang Ling into taking a step back. It took him a while to recover, thinking to himself that being scared like this every day was unbearable.

"Young Master Zhao, why do you look so pale?" Yang Ling subconsciously looked up and saw it was the female patriarch. Upon seeing this, the female patriarch coughed lightly. (End of Chapter)