Chapter 31: Yun Cong's Departure (Part 2)

  The brook babbles along, clear and transparent to the bottom.

  Ling Feng crouched by the creek, holding a dry cloth to wipe the dagger clean of bloodstains. His expression was extremely focused, his movements gentle, as if in his eyes, weapons had a spirit that could feel their master's emotions.

  Repeatedly wiping it clean, there was no longer a single trace of blood on the knife. Under the sunlight, it emitted a cold and menacing aura.

  "Got it!"

  Ling Feng carefully examined the two daggers in his hand, a satisfied smile spreading across his face. Standing up, he turned around and looked towards Yun Cong, who was sitting alone on a rock.

  The little girl was also smiling brightly at him.

  "Yun Jie, let's go back!"

  Ling Feng smiled and walked over, saying.

  The sun is now westward, it's already past noon. This trip has been successful in hunting and killing three demon beasts, taking their essence, the purpose has been achieved, it's better to return to Qinglong Valley earlier, just in case someone discovers that they two secretly left the valley, at that time they can't avoid being punished.

  "I want to stay here for a while!" Yun Qing smiled lightly and said: "Ah Feng, sister is really happy today. Since entering the Hidden Dragon Valley, being managed by the elders all day, not allowing anyone to leave the valley, it's suffocating, rarely having an opportunity like today, I don't want to go back so early!"

  "Cloud sister, after tonight, you can escape the old men's clutches!" Ling Feng joked. As soon as he said this, he saw Cloud Cong's smile fade away, knowing that he had misspoken.

  "Actually... if I had the chance to choose, I would rather be controlled by the elders for my whole life than leave Qinglong Valley, leave Nanhuang, leave the hometown where I was born and raised..." Yun Cong lowered her head, her voice getting smaller and smaller.

  Unconsciously, a misty vapor appeared in her eyes, and tears welled up.

  "Ah Feng, I miss home so much, my parents and little brother... this time, who knows if we'll have another chance to meet again..." Her voice was like a lament, as Yun Cong opened her heart to her friend, whom she had known for not long, expressing the sorrow in her heart.

  A young child, alone and venturing into the lair of tigers and wolves, where the dangers are too numerous to mention. No wonder at this moment, Yun's heart is filled with gloom, uncertainty about her future, and a hint of sorrow.

  Feeling the sorrowful aura emanating from her, Ling Feng felt a pang in his heart. All of this was arranged by fate, no, it should be said that it was the clan's decision. These young children had no choice but to obey and accept their mission, they were powerless to resist!

  Ling Feng didn't know how to comfort Yun Cong, so he jumped onto a rock and sat silently beside the little girl. After a while, he took out a dagger from his waist pouch and placed it in Yun Cong's palm.

  "Yun Jie, remember my words! Ling Feng's eyes were deep and profound, like a starry night sky. "Our fate is in our own hands, no matter how bumpy the road ahead may be, for ourselves, for our loved ones, we must live well!"

  "Alive? Yes, only being alive can wait for the moment to reunite with loved ones!" Yun Cong wiped away tears from the corner of her eyes and looked at Ling Feng, nodding heavily.

  "This dagger is for you! Ling Feng's gaze gradually became stern, looking into the distance. "The road ahead is treacherous, with crises one after another. I hope it can be by your side, and if anyone blocks your way, kill without mercy!"

  Between words, filled with endless killing intent. In order to live a good life and achieve the dreams in my heart, I must eradicate all sources of threat.

  Affected by Ling Feng's words, Yun Cong swept away the previous sad and low mood, her small face firm and resolute, her eyes gazing into the distance.

  "Ah Feng, I will remember your words in my heart. I must live a good life, for myself, for my loved ones, and also for you!"

  "For me? Uh..."

  The golden crow gradually sets in the west, the remaining twilight is dazzling and confusing, shining obliquely on the sparkling stream, reflecting a brilliant and colorful light.

  Two little kids sat shoulder to shoulder on a mountain rock by the stream, gazing blankly at the beautiful scenery in front of them, deeply enchanted. Unconsciously, all their worries and sorrows were thrown behind, leaving only the sincere and carefree friendship between each other...

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  Back in the Valley of the Hidden Dragon, it was almost evening.

  Ling Feng brought the cloud to condense at the bottom of the earth and escape, just as they entered the valley, both of them clearly felt that several thick and powerful soul forces swept over their bodies.

  The three elders of the Valley Master must have discovered that they had left the valley without permission. It seems that this punishment is inevitable!

  As they emerged from the courtyard, before they could even stand up straight, the three elders had already walked in from outside. Ling Feng and the other immediately went forward to pay their respects and voluntarily asked for punishment.

  Upon learning that Ling Feng had only taken Yun Cong out of the valley to clear his mind, the three elders did not scold him excessively. They said a few words and then left with Yun Cong together.

  Yun Cong turned around and walked to the gate, then looked back at Ling Feng, gazing deeply as if trying to etch his appearance into her memory. Ling Feng did the same, their eyes meeting as they exchanged a knowing smile.

  "Go, take care on your way..."

  Looking at the gradually disappearing figure of Yun Cong, Ling Feng silently prayed in his heart, hoping that this lovely little girl would have fewer hardships in the future, and every day would be happy and carefree, living a good life...

  Night falls, and the courtyard is quiet all around.

  After dinner, Ling Feng felt restless and walked out of the courtyard, gazing up at the bright moon in the clear sky.

  "She should have left by now, shouldn't she?"

  Ling Feng silently recited in his heart.

  Taking a deep breath, the cool night air filled his mouth and nose. Unconsciously, he walked to the courtyard where Yun Cong lived. After some thought, he pushed open the gate and went in.

  At what time, as long as the wooden door 'creaked' sound was heard, the little girl would jump out of the house with a smile on her face. Now, the courtyard is still there, but the fragrance is faint, and the person from that day has long been in a foreign land!

  "I shouldn't have fallen for this little girl, should I?"

  He smiled wryly, and Ling Feng couldn't explain why he was so fond of Yun Ning, this little loli. It seemed that in his past life, he didn't have a preference for lolis. Perhaps, he really enjoyed the feeling of being with Yun Ning, the pure and innocent childlike quality, and the absence of any ulterior motives between them.

  Childhood memories are the most fascinating and nostalgic. Even when one grows old, the memories remain, and recalling them brings endless joy!

  "I should go meet that little thing too!"

  Ling Feng muttered to himself and turned to leave. At this moment, he had already hidden the lovely little girl's voice and appearance deep in his heart. For him, Yun Cong's appearance might just be a passerby in his life, and whether they could meet again in the future was still an unknown number.

  At present, there are still many things that need to be done with all one's might, and it is absolutely impermissible to become disheartened because of Yun Cong's departure!

  Returning to his own room, Lingfeng walked to the wooden table and sat down, his eyes gazing at the three jade bottles placed on the tabletop. With a flicker of thought, his consciousness entered within his own soul aperture.

  Hand over these three demon souls to that detestable little thing as soon as possible, lest it stir up trouble in its own soul!

  A misty space, suspended in mid-air. He looks rather strange at the moment, as his body is constantly transforming, sometimes turning into a violent bear and then back to its original form.

  This phenomenon occurred after Ling Feng merged his own beast pattern with the violent bear's divine soul through sacrifice and refinement. His current primordial spirit has now merged with the violent bear's divine soul, or it can be said that his primordial spirit has swallowed the violent bear's divine soul, possessing everything of the opponent, including innate divine abilities and memories.

  This is the unique and mysterious bloodline talent of the Savage Beast Soul Warrior, which can convert the power of the demon beast for its own use, it's a reversal of heaven!

  Ling Feng paused for a moment before unfolding his body technique and flying towards the direction of the strange beast stone statue.

  First impressions are often deceiving, but second ones are usually accurate.

  Ling Feng quickly arrived beside the Beast Statue, steadied his body, straightened his waist, cleared his throat a few times, and said: "Come out, I've already prepared what you want!"

  The voice fell, but saw a stone statue's head emitting a faint glow, and that arrogant guy came out.

  "You're still somewhat trustworthy, but what about the demon soul?" The little beast came out and stretched its four paws, arched its back, and gazed at Ling Feng with a slanted glance. At the same time, a slightly childish voice entered his mind.

  "The three-headed demon's souls are outside, I don't have the ability to bring them into the soul orifice!" Ling Feng said with a bad tone.

  "Hmm, you're too weak, indeed you don't have what it takes!" The small beast's disdainful gaze and belittling words reached Ling Feng's mind.

  Ling Feng was so angry that he almost vomited blood on the spot, but he didn't dare to explode, and his face showed an expression of daring to be angry but not daring to speak.

  "What's wrong? You still seem quite dissatisfied!"

  "Brother dare not!" Ling Feng suppressed the anger in his heart and muttered to himself: "Take a step back, the sea is vast and the sky is wide. You're pleased with yourself now, but I'll make you pay for it later!"

  "Just release those three evil spirits and you won't have to worry about the rest!" The little beast stuck out its scarlet tongue, licking its lips a few times, seemingly preparing for a meal.

  Ling Feng responded with a sound after hearing it, his consciousness returned to his body, and he stretched out his hand to open the lids of the three jade bottles on the table.

  The three-headed demon's spirit slowly rose from the mouth of the bottle, and after a brief flutter, it was about to escape.

  In fact, the essence of these first-class demon beasts can't survive in the world even if they escape, and will dissipate within a few days. Their actions are completely based on instinctual reactions.