strokinit Chapter 14897 Things Are Not Peaceful Outside
Chapter 14897 Things Are Not Peaceful Outside
Chapter 14897 Things Are Not Peaceful Outside
At this point, Weiwei suddenly stopped talking, her eyes becoming somewhat cautious. She secretly glanced at Ling Xiao, looking as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
"What is it?"
Looking at her like this, Ling Xiao's lips curled into a faint smile, and his tone became even gentler:
"Speak your mind, there's no need to hold back."
"It's just a bit boring."
Weiwei lowered her head and muttered softly, her voice barely audible:
"Everyone in the academy is too serious, so we don't dare to run around. And... and you never come to see us. We all miss you so much."
Ling Xiao was slightly taken aback, then a wave of guilt washed over him, and his smile softened considerably. He gently patted Weiwei's head, his tone tinged with apology:
"It's my fault. I've been focusing all my attention on refining the Holy Rune Stones lately and have neglected you all, causing you to suffer."
"It's alright, it's alright!"
Weiwei quickly raised her head, her face regaining its bright smile, and waved her hand hastily:
“We know you’re busy, we know you’re working hard for us, and we’re not upset at all! But now that you’re here, does that mean your seclusion is over? Have you already refined the Sacred Rune Stone you wanted?”
"It's temporarily come to a halt; it's not yet a complete success."
Ling Xiao didn't elaborate on his numerous failures, not wanting to worry them. Instead, he turned his gaze to Ji Mingkong, his tone gradually becoming more serious:
"Mingkong, there's something I want to ask you."
Upon hearing this, Ji Mingkong slowly sat up straight, his cool gaze falling on Ling Xiao, and nodded.
"You said."
"Did you encounter an ambush on your way from the underworld town to the chaotic martial world?"
Ling Xiao's voice remained calm, but a cold glint flashed in his eyes, and his aura deepened slightly. He had already asked Yao Tianji to send people to investigate and knew that they had encountered an accident on the way, but he hadn't had time to ask in detail.
Ji Mingkong did not hide anything, nodded slightly, and slowly began to recount what had happened on the road that day.
A woman in a white dress suddenly appeared, exuding an eerie aura and acting ruthlessly. Her target was clearly the three of them. Just as they were in grave danger, a man in golden armor, with an imposing presence, suddenly appeared and saved them.
"The man in golden armor only said one sentence."
Ji Mingkong frowned slightly, carefully recalling the scene at that time, and slowly said:
"These people are under my protection."
No sooner had he finished speaking than he made his move, defeating the woman in the white dress with a single strike, leaving her no chance to retaliate.
"one move?"
Ling Xiao frowned slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes:
"That woman in the white dress, even if she is not as strong as you, is definitely not weak either. To be able to defeat her in one move, the golden-armored man's cultivation level has probably reached an unimaginable level."
His doubts deepened. Who was that golden-armored man? Why did he save Ji Mingkong and the other two? What secrets lay behind this?
What else did he say?
Ling Xiao asked again, his tone urgent, wanting to get more clues from Ji Mingkong.
"After he repelled the woman in the white dress, he said before leaving, 'I am acting on my disciple's orders to protect you all.'"
Ji Mingkong answered truthfully, a hint of doubt in his eyes:
"I've never understood who this 'disciple' he's talking about is."
Ling Xiao's brows furrowed even deeper, his fingertips curled slightly, and his eyes were full of confusion and seriousness.
My disciple?
His apprentice?
For such a powerful golden-armored expert to submit to his orders and obey them, the "disciple" mentioned by the golden-armored man must be no ordinary person. His identity and strength probably far exceed his imagination.
But after thinking it over, he realized that he had never taken on any apprentices and had never met such a person. What was going on?
"I have already asked Dean Yao Tianji to help investigate the identity of the woman in the white dress and the origin of the man in the golden armor."
Ling Xiao spoke slowly, his tone becoming calmer:
"However, there are no clues yet, but one thing is certain: that woman in the white dress is definitely not from the Silent Court."
Why are you so sure?
Ji Mingkong frowned slightly and asked:
"The power of the Silent Court is widespread throughout the Chaotic Martial World, and they act in secret. This might be one of their new methods."
"That's not how the Silent Court operates."
Ling Xiao spoke calmly, his tone carrying a hint of certainty:
“Xiang Ying is ruthless and meticulous. If he wanted to kill you, he would not leave any trace, nor would he give that man in golden armor a chance to come to your rescue. He would do it cleanly so that no one could find a clue.”
Hearing Ling Xiao's explanation, Ji Mingkong nodded in agreement.
Indeed, when the Silent Court makes a move, they never send just one person; they always go in groups, striving to complete the mission without hesitation.
The last time we went to kill Ling Xiao, we even sent two divine messengers.
The woman in the white dress was not only flamboyant, but also spoke in particularly strange terms. What did she mean by saying that she shouldn't have come to disrupt the martial world? The Silent Extinction Court didn't ramble on like that.
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. I've already sent people to investigate who that woman in the white dress is. You can focus on your cultivation at the Holy Rune Academy. I have some Holy Rune Crystals and Spirit Crystals here for you to use."
Ling Xiao took out a storage ring, which was filled with Saint Rune Crystals and Spirit Crystals.
"Also, the resources in the academy require points to exchange. You can use my points for now. It's too dangerous right now, so don't go out on missions. Just focus on your cultivation. I have plenty of points, enough for you to use."
Ji Mingkong put away the storage ring and nodded.
If Ling Xiao said so, then it must be true. For ordinary people, staying here all the time might be a bit boring, but they are all martial artists. As long as they spend their time cultivating, there will be no problem.
Weiwei, Momo, and Zhao Tiejun didn't ask any further questions.
The woman in the white dress they encountered on their way here was already enough to make them wary. If there were any other dangers, then going out now would be tantamount to courting death. They should just listen to Ling Xiao's arrangements.
"Don't worry, once the danger is over, I'll take you around to see the sights. You can go wherever you want then, and it won't be long."
Ling Xiao smiled and went for a walk. He felt his mind was much clearer and his confidence in refining high-grade seven-star holy rune stones had also increased.
With that one thing, he was confident he could get powerful outside help and also help Xiao Lianzhu.
"Also, Ling Bi is also at the Holy Rune Academy. If you have time, you can go visit her. She is more familiar with this place and may be able to give you some pointers."
After saying that, Ling Xiao turned and walked outside.
Watching Ling Xiao's retreating figure, Ji Mingkong sighed helplessly.
She and Ling Xiao had gone through a wedding ceremony, but she knew that it was because Ling Xiao felt guilty towards her that he gave her a formal title.
But she also wanted to travel and chat with Ling Xiao like an ordinary couple, but unfortunately, Ling Xiao was too busy.