strokinit Chapter 14902 Speed Contest
Chapter 14902 Speed Contest
Chapter 14902 Speed Contest
"I know."
Ling Xiao raised his eyes slightly, his tone remaining calm, yet filled with absolute certainty:
"So I didn't make any definitive statements, leaving room for maneuver."
Jiang Chuan was slightly taken aback, then realized Ling Xiao's intention. The worry in his eyes faded slightly, and a knowing smile appeared on his face.
"Are you waiting for Little Phoenix to figure things out on her own, waiting for her to humble herself and ask you for help in the right way?"
Ling Xiao didn't say anything explicitly, but just smiled faintly, picked up his teacup, and took a small sip.
"The status of a seven-star advanced Saint Rune Master is indeed different."
Jiang Chuan was filled with emotion, his tone tinged with a mixture of wistfulness and pride:
“In the past, as soon as someone from Chishui City stepped into the campus, the entire academy would line up to welcome them and would not dare to be negligent in the slightest.”
But now, you sit comfortably in your chair drinking tea, not even needing to get up to greet her. Even if Little Phoenix is furious, she can only swallow her anger. That's the confidence that comes with strength.
Ling Xiao didn't respond to that question; his expression tightened slightly, and he instead asked:
"Elder Jiang, do you know what the Red Water Phoenix wants the Seven-Star High-Grade Heart-Protecting Sacred Pattern Stone for?"
With her strength, ordinary protective artifacts should have been enough to suppress her injuries.
Upon hearing this question, Jiang Chuan's smile gradually faded, his expression turned serious, and he lowered his voice to say:
"I have heard people talking about it in private. When Chishui Phoenix fought with someone, he suffered a severe injury from an unparalleled expert. His heart meridian was seriously damaged. Over the years, he has been relying on his profound cultivation to suppress his injuries and barely maintain his peak condition."
But recently, her old injuries seem to have worsened, and they're almost out of control. Only a seven-star high-grade Heart-Protecting Sacred Stone can alleviate her injuries, and may even completely repair her damaged heart meridians.
Ling Xiao nodded thoughtfully, a hint of understanding flashing in his eyes.
The Heart-Protecting Sacred Stone is a special sacred stone specifically designed to protect the heart meridian and repair heart meridian damage.
The high-grade Seven-Star Heart-Protecting Sacred Pattern Stone contains immense life force and sacred pattern power, and it is indeed capable of alleviating or even repairing old injuries like those of the Crimson Water Phoenix. This is why the Crimson Water Phoenix did not hesitate to have the little phoenix personally come to purchase it.
"She will come again."
Ling Xiao spoke slowly, his tone resolute, without the slightest hesitation.
Jiang Chuan glanced at him, a hint of doubt in his eyes:
Are you so sure?
The little phoenix is spoiled and arrogant. Having suffered this humiliation, she might not be willing to visit again. She might even send the Red Water Phoenix herself, and then things would be difficult to handle.
Ling Xiao smiled, offering no explanation. He simply picked up his teacup, turned his gaze back to the window, and remained calm, as if everything was under his control.
He knew that Chishui Phoenix's injuries were urgent, and only he could refine the Seven-Star High-Grade Heart-Protecting Sacred Stone. No matter how arrogant the little phoenix was, she would definitely humble herself and come to his door again for her mother's injury.
Sure enough, two days later, the little phoenix reappeared at the Holy Rune Academy.
This time, her attitude underwent a complete change, completely different from her previous arrogant and spoiled demeanor.
She didn't rush into the Holy Rune Tower like she did last time. Instead, she stood obediently in front of the tower's gate, letting the guards behind her come forward to report. Her expression was respectful, without a trace of her usual arrogance.
When Ling Xiao summoned her in, the first thing she did upon entering the room was to bow slightly and give Ling Xiao a deep bow, her posture sincere and without the slightest perfunctory attitude.
“Young Master Lingxiao, I was rude and offensive the other day, and my attitude was arrogant. I sincerely apologize to you. I hope you will be magnanimous and not hold it against me.”
The little phoenix's eyes revealed resentment, but her words were quite respectful, lacking sincerity and entirely an act.
Regardless, this can be considered as expressing an attitude.
Compared to her previous unruly and even somewhat domineering attitude, Ling Xiao still prefers her current self.
Ling Xiao remained seated, sipping his tea. After a long while, he said calmly, "Not bad acting. Sit down!"
The little phoenix was about to get angry again, but when she remembered her mother's instructions, she stomped her feet helplessly and sat down, but her hands and feet didn't seem to fit, and she didn't know where to put them.
It's easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature.
Personality can't be changed in such a short time; it's tough on this little girl who has to endure it.
"It's like this, Young Master Lingxiao, my mother hopes you can go to Chishui City. She has some matters to attend to and cannot come in person."
The little phoenix tried her best to make her tone gentle and respectful, "If you, young master, are willing to lend a helping hand and help my mother refine a seven-star high-grade heart-protecting sacred pattern stone, my mother will definitely repay you in the end."
"I will do my utmost whenever I am asked to do something in the future!"
Looking at the little phoenix, Ling Xiao could immediately imagine what kind of person the Red Water Phoenix was.
As the saying goes, "If the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will be crooked too." Little Phoenix's personality is mostly learned from Chishui Phoenix.
In truth, he was unwilling to help Chishui Phoenix, but offending such a powerful figure at this critical juncture was clearly unwise.
Even if I can't get Chishui Phoenix to help me, I absolutely cannot let Chishui Phoenix become my enemy.
Having thought of this, he already had an idea.
“Since Lord Chishui Phoenix has extended such a sincere invitation, how could I refuse? However, young lady, I do not want any more accidents to happen. Otherwise, even if it means breaking with Chishui City, I will not help your mother.”
This was a warning to the little phoenix; he didn't want the little phoenix to cause any trouble.
Little Phoenix looked a little embarrassed. She had actually planned to teach Ling Xiao a lesson after he went to Chishui City, but Ling Xiao's warning made her instantly sober.
It's best not to offend a Saint Rune Master of this level easily. If they tamper with the Saint Rune Stone, they'll be in real trouble.
"Young Master Lingxiao, rest assured, I am not that kind of person. But, when shall we depart?"
Let's go now!
There aren't many days left until the Black Death King is freed. Try to make as many friends as you can.
At the very least, losing one enemy is a good thing.
After saying that, Ling Xiao transformed into a cloud of black mist and soared into the sky.
The little phoenix also took to the air, transforming into a ball of flame and following closely behind.
The two disappeared into the horizon in an instant.
Jiang Chuan looked at the two of them and breathed a sigh of relief: "This young master is really clear-headed when it comes to matters of principle. I was a little too worried. I hope everything goes smoothly on this trip."
In the air, the little phoenix suddenly increased its speed, seemingly wanting to compete with Ling Xiao.
Ling Xiao remained calm, and no matter how fast the little phoenix flew, he could keep up steadily, which surprised and angered the little phoenix.
To her surprise, Ling Xiao was much more powerful than she had imagined. How could this kid, whose cultivation level was not high, fly so fast?
You have to understand, she has phoenix blood. People like her are born with the ability to fly. How could Ling Xiao possibly keep up with them?