After practicing the ruthless way, the little sister is too strong

Seeing Xia Ling sighing with a sad face, Simu Feng lowered his eyes and said in a voice that was indistinguishable from joy or anger, "You don't need to worry about me."

Xia Ling realized that his emotions were too obvious and quickly restrained himself.

but……

"Second Brother, since we are family, isn't it natural for me to worry about you?" Xia Ling naturally knew what Si Mufeng was thinking, but she disagreed.

Si Mufeng: "... things always go against one's wishes, so it's better not to expect anything."

Xia Ling sat up straight with his arms folded across his chest, "The road ahead is long, let's try again and maybe there will be a miracle. Second Brother, since you can trust me so much, then I hope you can also believe in yourself and believe that a miracle will happen at some point."

Si Mufeng didn't say anything more this time, but just responded with a "OK" against his will.

Xia Ling knew that he would not believe it easily. After all, no miracles had ever happened in his life so far.

But...if miracles don't exist, then she can just find a way to make them happen.

Yue Chenzhi opened the topic and used his spiritual power to pass tea to several people: "Don't think too much, this tea is refreshing."

A cup of tea was handed to him by spiritual power. Xia Ling had no intention of tasting the tea and just took it and drank it all in one gulp.

Thinking of something, he asked, "Oh, big brother, is there a place in our sect where I can practice, the kind that won't kill me but can improve and consolidate my cultivation as quickly as possible!"

Her cultivation is not stable now, so it is better for her not to go too far away from the sect.

Otherwise, if I get seriously injured again, I will have to rest for more than half a month, which is too troublesome.

Let’s wait until the late Jindan stage before leaving. By then, the problem of Third Senior Brother’s spiritual roots and physique should have been resolved.

Feeling the fluctuation of spiritual energy, Lin Xingfan realized belatedly, "Wow, Junior Sister, you have also broken through to the Golden Core stage! You are truly a genius!"

Except for a hint of complex emotions flashing across Qi Huai's eyes, the others had obviously known it long ago and there was nothing unusual in their expressions.

Xia Ling: "Yes, it happened a few days ago. Anyway, I want to improve my cultivation to the peak of Golden Core as soon as possible."

Xia Ling was wearing a bracelet that concealed his aura, and he had been accustomed to hiding his aura and cultivation level recently, so it was normal for him to be a step slower than Lin Xingfan, who had the same cultivation level as him.

As for Qi Huai...his cultivation is still in the late stage of foundation building, so Xia Ling naturally couldn't detect him since he was subconsciously hiding.

Xia Ling listened to Lin Xingfan's words of congratulations and joined in the compliments.

Yue Chenzhi thought for a moment before answering Xia Ling's question: "There is a Void Tower on the top of the barren mountain to the south of Wangyue Sect. If you want to gain experience, you can go and give it a try."

"Tower of Nothingness?" Xia Ling had never heard of it before.

Yue Chenzhi put down his teacup and explained in detail: "According to records, that tower has existed since before Wangyue was built. It has ninety-nine floors in total. When you enter each floor, you will be transported into a space like a fantasy world, and the things you are tested on are also different.

However, even Master cannot enter the last nine floors. Although everything in the tower is an illusion and you can come back to life after being killed, the fear and pain are real. With our current cultivation level, it is enough to stay in the first thirty floors."

Yue Chenzhi was always quiet, except when he was talking about something. This was the first time Xia Ling heard this senior brother, who was usually indifferent and cold, speak such a long paragraph at once.

He nodded gratefully: "I understand, thank you, brother!"

Yue Chenzhi simply said: "No need."

"I've been there once." Lin Xingfan blinked and stared at Xia Ling and asked, "Junior sister, when are you going? I'll go with you and show you the way!"

Xia Ling: "Maybe in a month."

Lin Xingfan: "Got it, I won't forget it."

"Okay." Xia Ling glanced at Qi Huai, who lowered his head and remained silent, and explained his plan clearly.

No longer half-leaning on the chair, Xia Ling stood up and walked in front of Qi Huai, smiling: "Third Brother, are you willing to believe me?"

Qi Huai didn't know why she suddenly asked this, so he lowered his eyes and said briefly: "Yeah."

After getting his answer, Xia Ling's smile deepened, and he said with his eyes bent: "Third Senior Brother, I once heard a saying. Talented people will be useful, and the same goes for useless people."

Not sure if it was because of that word that touched Qi Huai, but his body stiffened. His originally expressionless face, which never showed any emotion, suddenly showed a hint of rejection, disgust, and... unwillingness.

Xia Ling guessed that it might be the word "waste material". After all... among all the insults he had heard, the word "waste material" was more common.

Although Xia Ling said this on purpose in order to make him let go of his obsession, he was afraid that it would backfire, so he dropped his casual tone and said seriously, "How about you lend me two spiritual roots, and we can fight back together? If you are willing, I can risk my life to help you change your fate."

No one present, including Qi Huai, thought she would say such a thing.

After all... extracting spiritual roots is a taboo. If you are not careful, it may endanger your life. It is a dangerous thing.

Even if she was invincible, she couldn't change the fact that she had just reached the Golden Core stage, not to mention whether she could do it. Even if there was a way, who could guarantee that it would be foolproof...

Although the emotions of several people were fluctuating, no one spoke. They were all waiting for Qi Huai's answer.

Xia Ling was also waiting.

Although she was thinking that Qi Huai would not agree, in order not to waste the preparations during this period, Xia Ling still planned to explain her specific plan process in detail.

But he didn't expect that before he opened his mouth, Qi Huai's words came over with a hint of self-mockery, "Okay, after all, I'm just a useless person."

Xia Ling was stunned for a moment. She didn't expect Qi Huai to agree so easily.

Logically speaking, she should be thankful that her efforts during this period were not in vain.

But... I'm not happy at all.

What kind of mentality and emotions did he have when he said this self-deprecating statement?

He might have heard such words thousands of times from other people.

Xia Ling extended his hand to him, "Third Senior Brother, what I just said to Second Senior Brother, I also said to you. Since you believe in me, please believe in yourself. Since you believe in me, then this time, I will do my best to help you go against the will of heaven. From now on, you will have absolute freedom."

"..." Qi Huai was originally making fun of himself. He was so depressed that he couldn't get over it, so he said these hurtful words to himself.

I wanted to apologize, but when I looked up, I saw the pure sincerity and dazzling confidence in the girl's eyes.

The emotions that were originally difficult to dispel in my heart seemed to be burned at this moment and were dissipating bit by bit.

But... another feeling similar to envy burst out.

It’s really terrible…

Qi Huai felt extremely ironic about his own incompetence and hypocrisy.

But he subconsciously raised his hand and shook the hand that was extended to him.

Her hands were a little cold, Qi Huai thought.

When he spoke again, his voice became a little hoarse due to his emotional ups and downs: "I am not worth your worry. Fate has been cruel to me, and I am used to it now. I am different from you, and I don't want to drag you into the quagmire. If this matter will endanger your safety, I will pretend that I have never heard it."

Xia Ling shook his head: "I won't suffer any loss, but if you agree, you will have to endure the pain and torture that will penetrate your bones and soul. Even so, are you willing?"

Qi Huai twitched his lips: "...I believe you."

There is a chance of death if you dig up spiritual roots, and there is also a chance of becoming a complete cripple.

But, what is the difference between him and a useless person now?

It is not wise to trust a junior sister who is younger than him, but... he is willing to believe it.

He was already a useless person with a worthless life. Even if she was just joking, what would he lose?

Sometimes, death is a relief.

But deep down in his heart, he still longed for a miracle to happen...

Perhaps, there was another reason why he agreed so easily, that is... he himself had certain expectations for the "going against the will of heaven" and "bright life" mentioned by his junior sister.