People in Doupo: The beginning of the game intercepts the rich woman Xun'er

Feng Xian's eyes flashed with a smile when he heard this, but he soon regained his composure. He nodded gently and said with a smile: "Qingluan, your progress is indeed beyond my expectation. It seems that your efforts during this period have not been in vain. However, there is still a long way to go in cultivation. You can't be proud and complacent because of your current achievements."

Mu Qingluan nodded obediently, but her eyes could not hide the excitement: "Master taught me that Qingluan will continue to work hard."

Feng Xian felt relieved when he saw Mu Qingluan's obedient appearance. He was worried that Mu Qingluan would become complacent with her achievements and indulge in a short-lived complacency.

But observing her behavior, her humility and calmness seemed unshaken by her achievements, and his worries were temporarily put aside.

However, what Feng Xian did not know was that after getting along with Xiao Ling, Qing Lin, and Xiao Yixiang, three truly evil characters, Mu Qingluan's mentality had undergone a great change.

After nearly a year of contact, the little pride in her heart was gradually worn away, and replaced by a more humble attitude.

"Qingluan, as for Feng Qing'er, I have indeed heard of her. She is not only a favorite student of Master Lei of Fenglei Pavilion, but also the most outstanding disciple of the younger generation of Fenglei Pavilion and a strong contender for the next Fenglei Pavilion Master. You should know that in the upcoming Four Square Pavilion Competition, she is very likely to be your strongest opponent."

As Feng Xian spoke, he slowly touched his chin, frowned slightly, and reminded Mu Qingluan with a serious face.

"This Feng Qing'er, her origins are quite mysterious. Even I only know a little bit about her, and many details are not clear to me. But one thing is certain, her talent and strength are quite outstanding, you must not underestimate her."

"After she returns to Fenglei Pavilion this time, she will definitely be the focus of cultivation in Fenglei Pavilion. Various rare cultivation resources will be continuously tilted towards her, and there will also be Dou Zun masters like Lei Zun personally guiding her. According to this situation, it is expected that it will not take long for her to break through to the Dou Zong realm and catch up with you."

After a slight pause, Feng Xian looked at Mu Qingluan with a burning gaze, and continued earnestly: "So, Qingluan, you must not relax at all now, and you must redouble your efforts in cultivation. Our Xingyun Pavilion has been developing better and better in recent days, and has firmly suppressed the other three pavilions. But because of this, the other three pavilions are jealous of us and want to join forces to suppress us."

"As the eldest sister of Xingyun Pavilion, you are the face of the younger generation of Xingyun Pavilion. This four-party pavilion competition concerns the reputation of our Xingyun Pavilion. You must not let everyone down and must go all out."

After hearing this, Mu Qingluan's eyes flashed with determination. She was well aware of the responsibilities and missions she shouldered, and she must not let down her master's expectations and the cultivation of Xingyun Pavilion.

He nodded slightly and said in a deep voice: "Master, don't worry. Qingluan understands her responsibilities. Whether it is Feng Qing'er or any other opponent, I will go all out and never back down. In the Four-sided Pavilion Competition, I will definitely win glory for Xingyun Pavilion and will not let anyone underestimate us."

Feng Xian looked at Mu Qingluan's determined eyes and nodded secretly in his heart. He knew that this disciple had matured a lot and was no longer the lively little girl who was a little childish.

Feng Xian patted Mu Qingluan's shoulder with satisfaction and said, "Okay, this is my disciple of Xingyun Pavilion. However, don't put too much pressure on yourself, just do your best. During this period of time, you can go to the Sutra Library more often to choose the skills and fighting techniques that are suitable for your current realm. If you don't understand something, come and ask your master and your uncle Yaochen."

Upon hearing this, Mu Qingluan felt a warm current surge in her heart. She knew that her master and uncle-master were truly doing this for her own good and had provided her with valuable resources and guidance. Moreover, if it were not for the help of the elixir refined by her uncle-master, she would have had no chance of surpassing Feng Qing'er in cultivation.

Mu Qingluan bowed respectfully and said firmly, "Master's teachings are engraved in my heart. I will make full use of the resources of the Sutra Library and work hard to improve my strength. If I have any questions, I will consult Master and Uncle Master in time."

Feng Xian nodded with satisfaction, his eyes revealing approval of Mu Qingluan.

"I didn't expect the Sifang Pavilion Conference to be held in such a short time. I didn't pay much attention to this matter before. Feng Xian, you don't have to go this time."

Yao Chen sat aside and spoke with great interest, "Anyway, Xiao Ling will soon return to Xingyun Pavilion. When the time comes, let him lead the little guys from Xingyun Pavilion to participate. He is now a well-known figure. Letting him show his face more often will also be good for Xingyun Pavilion."

Feng Xian frowned slightly, touched his chin unconsciously, and pondered for a moment. "Xiao Ling's strength is indeed good. He has reached the realm of Dou Zun, and is not inferior to those three. But this time the Four Square Pavilion Competition is very serious, with masters from all walks of life gathering together, and the situation is complicated. After all, he is still young and inexperienced. I am worried that he may not be able to cope with it in such an occasion."

Yao Chen smiled, his eyes revealing his trust in Xiao Ling, "Feng Xian, don't underestimate Xiao Ling. You and I both know the potential of this child. The challenges he has experienced are much more complicated than we thought."

"Moreover, he is far superior to other young people in both strength and intelligence. If a conflict really occurs, it is hard to say who will suffer in the end."

"Besides, this kid hasn't spent much time in Xingyun Pavilion except for his retreat, and he doesn't care much about the affairs of Xingyun Pavilion. After all, he is the next Pavilion Master of Xingyun Pavilion, and we can't let him have it easy all the time. He should also contribute to Xingyun Pavilion."

Mu Qingluan listened at the side, her eyes gleaming with anticipation, "Master, Uncle Yaochen, if Senior Brother Xiao Ling can take me with him, I will definitely not suffer any loss. The eighth-level magic beast under Senior Brother's command is enough to make the three Pavilion Masters wary."

Feng Xian looked at Mu Qingluan's hopeful face and smiled helplessly, with a hint of expectation in his tone, "It seems that you all have high expectations for Xiao Ling. Well, when he comes back, I will have a good talk with him."

"If he is willing to accept this mission, then he can take Qingluan with you to participate in the Four Pavilions Competition. This will also allow the other three pavilions to see the true demeanor of our Xingyun Pavilion's young generation..."

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The quiet courtyard is like a paradise. The air is filled with rich floral scents, and colorful flowers make the courtyard full of vitality.

Qing Lin, dressed in green, sat quietly under the shade of the tree. The sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled shadows on her body. Next to her was a small and exquisite wooden box, which contained some pills that Xiao Ling had made in his spare time.

Around Qinglin, several snake pets were moving freely. They either coiled gracefully at Qinglin's feet, spitting out their tongues, or glided lightly among the grass, appearing quite comfortable.

These snake pets have one thing in common, they are all very beautiful in appearance, they are all specially domesticated by Qinglin to keep her company. In her spare time, they have become her good companions to relax.

Qinglin had a smile on her lips and tenderness in her eyes. She took out a few crystal clear pills from the wooden box and gently threw them to the snake pets.

The snake pets seemed to know that this was a delicious delicacy, and immediately twisted their bodies excitedly, competing for it. This funny scene made Qinglin laugh softly. In this lively courtyard, time seemed to flow more slowly, and the air was filled with a relaxed and happy atmosphere.

At this warm and quiet moment, a strange wave suddenly appeared in the void of the courtyard, and circles of ripple-like light spread out in all directions, instantly attracting Qinglin's attention.

Before Qinglin could react, he saw the space fluctuating like gentle ripples on the water, flashing a mysterious halo, and then a slender figure slowly emerged from the light.

The figure was tall and straight, with extraordinary temperament and a gentle smile on his handsome face. Who else could it be but Xiao Ling, whom Qing Lin had not seen for a long time?

Surprise flashed across Qinglin's eyes for a moment, and she stood up suddenly. Even the snake pet beside her was startled and scattered by this sudden movement.

The wooden box in her hand fell to the ground with a "click", but she ignored it and ran towards Xiao Ling.

"Master! It's really you!" Qinglin's voice trembled slightly with excitement. Her eyes were red and there was an irrepressible joy in them.

Xiao Ling smiled brightly and opened his arms to welcome Qing Lin. Qing Lin threw herself into his arms and hugged him tightly, as if she was afraid that this was just an illusory dream and Xiao Ling would disappear if she let go.

"Master is such a bad guy. He suddenly lost contact for such a long time. I thought... I thought something happened to Master." Qinglin complained with tears in her eyes, but the tight hugging posture revealed her true joy. Xiao Ling smiled gently and patted Qinglin's back gently, his eyes full of apology, "How could it be? Look, I'm back. It's just that the situation happened suddenly this time, and I didn't have time to explain it to you. I'm really sorry, Qinglin."

Qing Lin slightly loosened her arms around Xiao Ling, raised her head and looked at him, tears still lingering in her eyes, but she tried to force out a sweet smile, "Master, you don't have to apologize. Qing Lin knows that Master must have something important to do. Master can come back safely and get an opportunity, which is more important than anything else."

Xiao Ling looked at Qing Lin's sincere emotion, and a warm current surged in his heart. He gently lowered his head and kissed Qing Lin's lips. This kiss was not only the joy of reunion after a long separation, but also a response to Qing Lin's deep dependence.

Qing Lin was stunned for a moment, but soon, she closed her eyes and responded to Xiao Ling's kiss wholeheartedly. At this moment, all her thoughts and worries turned into tenderness between her lips and teeth.

Everything around them seemed to be still, with only the sound of their heartbeats echoing in each other's ears.

After a long time, the two slowly separated. Qinglin's cheeks flushed and her eyes were full of happiness.

"By the way, young master, Master Suli of the Yin Valley has something for me to convey. She said that once you finish your retreat, you may as well go to the main hall of the Yin Valley to meet her. She will arrange for you to collect the reward for this commission." Qinglin seemed to suddenly remember this and said seriously.

"Reward? Oh, yes, I almost forgot about this." Hearing this, Xiao Ling was stunned at first, then he came to his senses, a helpless smile appeared on his face.

Such a thing had happened before, so Xiao Ling really didn't care about being paid or not.

"Okay then, let's go meet them and collect our rewards. After that, it's time for us to say goodbye to Yin Valley. After all, it's been a while since we left Xingyun Pavilion, so it's time to go back and take a look."

Xiao Ling nodded in agreement, a relaxed smile on his face, then turned to Qing Lin and said.

"Young Master, let's set off now. After we finish dealing with the things here in Yin Valley, we can return to Xingyun Pavilion as soon as possible. We haven't seen our master for a long time." Qinglin nodded obediently. She always supported Xiao Ling's proposals unconditionally.

"Okay, let's go." Xiao Ling took Qinglin's hand, and with a flash of his body, the two of them flew towards the main hall of Yin Valley.

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Inside the magnificent main hall of Yin Gu, soft light falls on the gorgeous floor tiles.

The two female figures were like fairies, one of them was wearing a moon-white gauze long skirt, the hem of her skirt fluttering in the wind. Although her expression was cold, she vaguely revealed a kind of detached temperament.

Ning Yuxi asked softly, "Master, you said that the Grand Elder didn't stay in the valley for long after coming out of retreat, and hurried out to deal with old grievances. But now more than ten days have passed, why hasn't he come back yet? Did he encounter any accident?"

The other woman in a light blue dress frowned slightly. Su Li sighed and said, "I don't really understand this either. These days, the elders have come to me one after another to ask questions, leaving me no time to rest."

"Logically speaking, based on my understanding of the past events, apart from the semi-saint who once seriously injured the Grand Elder at the cost of his life, the Grand Elder did not seem to have a deep hatred with other strong men. Otherwise, during the time when the Grand Elder was recovering from his injuries, they should have come to our Sound Valley a long time ago."

“Thinking back, I always feel that when the Grand Elder came out of retreat, he seemed to have something on his mind, and he left in a hurry.” Ning Yuxi’s tone was filled with a hint of worry.

Su Li nodded gently, her brows slightly relaxed, as if trying to calm Ning Yuxi's worries: "Maybe, but the mind of the Grand Elder is unfathomable, she has her own considerations. And with the current level of the Grand Elder, unless she encounters a strong person of the same level, there should be no danger."

The two fell into silence, and the atmosphere in the hall became somewhat depressing. As the pillar of the sect, the recovery of the Grand Elder's injury and his return from seclusion should have been a great joy for the sect.

However, after she came out of retreat, she did not stay in the sect, but left in a hurry. This abnormal behavior confused many people who knew the situation. They couldn't help but make all kinds of speculations and became nervous.

As the few people who witnessed the Grand Elder coming out of seclusion, Su Li and Ning Yuxi naturally became the subjects of everyone's questions.

These days, the top leaders of Yin Valley frequently approached them to inquire about the situation. Some people who were not familiar with the news were curious about the unusual movements in Yin Valley that day, while those senior elders who were aware of the situation directly asked the Supreme Elder for the specific situation.

However, their understanding of the matter was very limited and they could only respond vaguely, which made them feel a little confused and overwhelmed.

At this moment, several crisp footsteps were heard in the hall, and then the figure of a female disciple of Yin Valley gradually approached with her steps.

Noticing the movement, Su Li and Ning Yuxi looked in the direction of the sound at the same time.

The female disciple walked lightly to Su Li and Ning Yuxi, leaned forward slightly, and performed a respectful ceremony. Then she moved a little closer and said clearly, "Master Valley Master, Master Xiao Ling wants to see you and is waiting outside the hall."

Su Li was slightly startled, then came back to her senses, with a hint of a smile on her face: "Master Xiao Ling? It seems that he has come out of retreat. Quick, invite Master Xiao Ling in, don't be negligent in the slightest."

The disciple took the order and left. Not long after, Xiao Ling and Qing Lin appeared at the entrance of the hall, and then slowly walked into the hall. Xiao Ling had an upright figure and an extraordinary temperament, while Qing Lin followed obediently beside him.

Seeing this, Su Li and Ning Yuxi hurriedly stood up, with smiles on their faces, and walked forward to greet them.

Su Li's gaze lingered on Xiao Ling for a while. She smiled and said, "Master Xiao Ling, long time no see. It seems that you have improved your cultivation a lot. You must have gained a lot from this retreat."

Although Su Li could not accurately judge to what extent Xiao Ling's cultivation had improved, with her rich experience and keen intuition, she could clearly feel that Xiao Ling was stronger than before.

Xiao Ling smiled slightly and responded modestly: "It's just a small achievement, but it can't be said to be a big gain."

These words were spoken in a light tone, as if they were talking about a trivial matter that was not worth mentioning.

After a brief greeting, Su Li led Xiao Ling to a seat in the main hall, and then arranged for his disciples to serve him fragrant tea. The arrangement was very thoughtful.

After everything was arranged, Su Li got to the point. She looked at Xiao Ling with a hint of inquiry in her tone: "Master Xiao Ling, I would like to ask you, what happened when you were healing the Grand Elder? Why did it take so long to heal? After the Grand Elder recovered from his injuries and broke through to the Dou Sheng realm, he left the Sound Valley directly. Do you know what happened?"

The people in Yin Valley knew very little about the whereabouts and situation of their own Grand Elder, and Xiao Ling, as the person who personally treated the Grand Elder, had spent quite a while with her. In Su Li's opinion, Xiao Ling should have known something about the situation, so she had doubts.

(End of this chapter)