"Whoosh!"
A stream of light streaked across the sky and landed on Dao Peak. After landing, Ying Xiaoxiao looked at the girl who was propping her chin with her hand, tilting her head, and smiling. A complicated look flashed in her eyes, but it was quickly restrained.
At this moment, Ying Huanhuan also saw Ying Xiaoxiao, and smiled as she raised her hand to greet her.
"Sister, why are you here today? Could it be that the Palace Examination time is going to be changed?"
During this period, Ying Xiaoxiao had also been working hard to cultivate, and she usually wouldn't leave unless something was wrong. As far as Ying Huanhuan knew, her sister's cultivation seemed to have reached a critical period.
Therefore, Ying Huanhuan was a little curious about her sister's purpose. If it was some insignificant matter, it shouldn't be enough to make her sister make this trip in person, right? Uncle Qi Lei could also do it.
"No."
After hearing Ying Huanhuan's words, Ying Xiaoxiao couldn't help but pursed her lips tightly, and her gaze towards Ying Huanhuan was also a little hesitant, wondering whether these things should be said in front of Ying Huanhuan.
"Did Taiqing Palace send a reply?"
Lin Xuan glanced at Ying Xiaoxiao, picked up his teacup and took a sip. His invitation had been sent for some time, and in theory, the reply from Taiqing Palace should have arrived.
"Senior Brother only guessed half of it right."
Lin Xuan was slightly stunned, and looked at Ying Xiaoxiao with some surprise. Ying Xiaoxiao glanced at Ying Huanhuan next to her, hesitated for a moment, took out a secret letter from the Universe Bag, and handed it to Lin Xuan.
After reaching out to take it, Lin Xuan didn't hesitate. He reached out and opened it, and after taking a closer look, his pupils suddenly shrank.
Ying Huanhuan originally had a nonchalant expression, drinking tea in a relaxed and casual manner, but after noticing the change in Lin Xuan's eyes, she instantly perked up.
After noticing Ying Xiaoxiao's expression from the corner of her eye, almost subconsciously, Ying Huanhuan associated it with Ling Qingzhu. Only that woman who didn't care about worldly affairs would make her sister show such an expression.
Thinking of this, Ying Huanhuan slightly leaned her head over, wanting to see Lin Xuan's reaction, but she didn't expect that just as she leaned her head over a little, Lin Xuan directly handed the letter to her.
Noticing Lin Xuan's actions, Ying Xiaoxiao couldn't help but sigh secretly again in her heart, but soon, a hint of doubt rose in her heart.
In fact, Ying Xuanzi and Ying Xiaoxiao both knew about Ying Huanhuan's identity as a Reincarnator, but they didn't know the specifics. Therefore, no one had ever cared about Ying Huanhuan's cultivation. One of the reasons why Ying Xiaoxiao took the responsibility of being the eldest senior sister so actively was because Dao Sect was her home, and the other part was because of Ying Huanhuan.
Ying Xiaoxiao knew the content of the letter, otherwise, she wouldn't have hesitated before. One reason was because the letter was from Ling Qingzhu, and the other was because of the matter on the letter.
The content of this letter was a secret, but Lin Xuan took the initiative to show it to Ying Huanhuan after knowing it. It couldn't be to let Ying Huanhuan compete with Ling Qingzhu, right?
Could it be that Senior Brother really knows something? Ying Huanhuan thought to herself, and there was a bit more suspicion in her eyes as she looked at Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan didn't know that Ying Xiaoxiao had already noticed the abnormality. Of course, even if he knew, he wouldn't have any thoughts. After handing the letter to Ying Huanhuan, Lin Xuan even specially added a sentence.
"A letter from Miss Ling."
After Ying Huanhuan took the letter from Lin Xuan, some curiosity also arose in her heart. Why would that always proud woman suddenly write a letter to Lin Xuan for no reason? Could it be that that woman was already preparing to take action?
With this kind of suspicion in mind, Ying Huanhuan began to read the secret letter in her hand, but as she read, the expression on Ying Huanhuan's face was already a little wrong.
There wasn't much content in the letter, just a few lines, writing that it seemed that the claws of the Otherworldly Demon had quietly sneaked into Facing Abyss Peak where Ling Qingzhu was in seclusion, wanting to investigate the news. As a result, Ling Qingzhu noticed it and chased it all the way out, and then encountered a strange place.
The outer space of that special place was abnormal, which caused the Otherworldly Demon's minion to fail to escape and was beheaded by Ling Qingzhu. Afterwards, when Ling Qingzhu investigated, she sensed the aura of the Ice Ancestor Symbol from that space.
Ling Qingzhu was not a reckless person. On the contrary, Ling Qingzhu also had a delicate mind. At this critical moment, the Otherworldly Demon suddenly came to her door, which was obviously not right, so she suspected that this might be a scheme by Yuan Gate, or the Otherworldly Demon in secret.
However, the aura of the Ice Ancestor Symbol did not seem to be fake. In addition, Facing Abyss Peak did have problems, which made Ling Qingzhu unsure whether it was really a conspiracy. Therefore, she specially invited Lin Xuan and Ying Huanhuan to explore that strange place together.
The whole letter was written with four big words between the lines - Ice Ancestor Symbol!
However, what Ying Huanhuan couldn't understand was, it was fine for Ling Qingzhu to invite Lin Xuan to explore together, but why did she invite her as well? Could it be that Ling Qingzhu had already sensed her identity?
What made Ying Huanhuan's eyes flicker even more was, if Ling Qingzhu had really guessed her origins, then now, inviting her, the first owner of the Ice Ancestor Symbol, to explore the place where the Ice Ancestor Symbol was sealed, and even intentionally wanting to compete for the Ice Ancestor Symbol, what did that mean? Declaring sovereignty?
"Are you going?"
Lin Xuan's voice pulled Ying Huanhuan out of her thoughts. Meeting Lin Xuan's gaze, Ying Huanhuan felt a sense of panic in her heart for some reason.
Ying Huanhuan didn't know whether Ling Qingzhu knew her true identity, but Lin Xuan's action of directly handing the message to her after receiving it seemed to indicate that he had already seen through her true identity.
If that was the case, it seemed to make sense why this man had desperately saved her during the Hundred Dynasty War, even risking his life directly for her.
Although she could vaguely guess Lin Xuan's purpose in saving her back then, the emotions in Ying Huanhuan's heart did not change in any way.
Perhaps it was because Lin Xuan's protection of her was truly pure. If it were someone else, knowing her identity as the Ice Master, it would be because she was the Ice Master, in order to make the Ice Master owe them a favor in the future. But the reason this man saved her was most likely simply because she was the Ice Master, the Ice Master who needed to protect this world.
She protected the world, so he was willing to protect her!
Or perhaps, the impression that back view left on her was too deep...
No matter what the reason, at least, in Ying Huanhuan's heart, the feeling that back view gave her was unique. That firm sense of security was unmatched even by her teacher.
It was as if, as long as he stood in front of her, any storm would eventually return to tranquility.
It was like an umbrella held above her head on a rainy day, blocking all the storms outside the umbrella, while the entire quiet and peaceful world belonged only to her, and the soft side of his heart.
"Of course I'm going! Senior Sister Ling personally invited me, as a junior sister, I definitely have to go!"
Ying Huanhuan instantly smiled, looking at Lin Xuan with a charming smile, for some reason.
Ying Xiaoxiao always felt that her younger sister's words 'senior sister' and 'junior sister' contained an inexplicable chill, and Ying Huanhuan's next words made Ying Xiaoxiao shudder inwardly.
"What? Lin Xuan, you don't want me to go? Are you worried that I'll hold you back, or are you worried that the Ice Ancestor Symbol won't choose her and will choose me instead?"
After hearing Ying Huanhuan's question, Lin Xuan shook his head very seriously. Under the puzzled gazes of Ying Huanhuan and Ying Xiaoxiao, he replied softly.
"Ancestor Symbols are divine objects of heaven and earth. Whoever can obtain it depends on your own good fortune."
Ying Huanhuan immediately noticed that the word Lin Xuan used was 'obtain', whoever could obtain the Ancestor Symbol, instead of 'choose', who the Ancestor Symbol chose.
Obtain, must also be affirmed Ling Qingzhu's talent, indicating that Ling Qingzhu has the talent to obtain the Ancestor Symbol's recognition, secondly, not surprisingly, Lin Xuan should already know her identity, so he would say obtain, that is, whoever meets it first, whoever can obtain it.
"Lin Xuan, why does it depend on the good fortune of me and Senior Sister Ling? Can't you help me? I'm your junior sister!"
Ying Huanhuan said softly with a bit of coquetry. She knew very well that this guy couldn't stand this kind of thing, but this guy had a very good temper, and he wouldn't get angry no matter what she said.
As expected, Lin Xuan was a little uncomfortable after hearing her words, and he quickly explained, even nervously holding the teacup and taking a big sip of hot tea, as if he was calming his nerves.
"My not accepting the Ancestor Symbol is already helping you."
However, Lin Xuan's words made Ying Huanhuan's eyes become resentful. This insensitive guy, is that how people want you to help?
However, Ying Huanhuan couldn't refute what Lin Xuan said, because this was an unbelievable fact.
Even the Ancient Eight Rulers, before they had restored their state to a certain extent, when facing the Ancestor Symbol, were really not as useful as this stinky guy. He didn't even need to use any means, just standing there, the Ancestor Symbol would definitely treat him as the first choice.
Because, this guy could simply be said to be a humanoid Ancestor Symbol.
Although their Ancient Eight Rulers were also known as humanoid Ancestor Symbols, they were different from Lin Xuan. Their Ancient Eight Rulers were only because they had a high enough understanding of the Ancestor Symbol, so even without the Ancestor Symbol, they could still display many of the Ancestor Symbol's powers.
And Lin Xuan, not only has a high level of comprehension of the Eight Great Ancestor Symbols, but also contains the origin of the Four Sacred Beasts and Four Ferocious Beasts in his body. Ying Huanhuan even felt that Lin Xuan might really be able to breed the Eight Great Ancestor Symbols again. Of course, the premise is that Lin Xuan...
Ying Huanhuan didn't dare to think deeply about it. Although this guy was unromantic and even ignored her, the dignified Ice Master's pursuit, she would be satisfied as long as she could stay by this guy's side for the rest of her life.
"By the way, when are we leaving? Do we need to wait for the Palace Examination to end?"
Ying Huanhuan quickly bypassed this topic. Ying Xiaoxiao on the side also looked up at Lin Xuan. What the other party said just now, although it was the truth, it did hit this former Dao Sect's Eldest Senior Sister a bit.
How many people dream of the Ancestor Symbol? Ordinary people, let alone possessing one, are already fortunate enough to see one. At least, Ying Xiaoxiao has only seen it twice. That was when Bo Xuan was still in Dao Sect, once was the Darkness Ancestor Symbol, and once was the Space Ancestor Symbol. As for the Devouring Ancestor Symbol, Ying Xiaoxiao had not seen it yet, and Lin Dong had been secretly hiding himself.
According to the Ancestral Stone's spirit, everyone who can be recognized by the Ancestor Symbol is a top genius. It is estimated that only Lin Xuan dares to say that he does not need the Ancestor Symbol.
Not wanting to continue being hit, Ying Xiaoxiao took the initiative to speak when she saw that Lin Xuan seemed a little hesitant.
"Will Eldest Senior Brother participate in this Sect Tournament?"
"Sect Tournament? Otherworldly Demon City?"
Lin Xuan's eyes narrowed slightly. That place was an extremely important battlefield during the ancient war, where countless top powerhouses fell.
According to Yan, that place was second only to the three main battlefields guarded by the Ancient Eight Rulers. Back then, the Great Desolate King and many other Reincarnation Realm powerhouses fell in that battlefield.
In addition, Lin Xuan vaguely remembered that there seemed to be an Otherworldly Demon General or an Otherworldly Demon King suppressed in an ancient treasure inside.
"Go!"
At the moment, Lin Xuan nodded without hesitation. No matter what, he had to deal with that Otherworldly Demon General or Otherworldly Demon King, at least, he had to suppress it.
"In that case, Eldest Senior Brother doesn't need to participate in this Palace Examination. Let's go to Senior Sister Ling's side first!"
Ying Xiaoxiao replied softly. If Lin Xuan did not join, then this Palace Examination would naturally be extremely important. Ying Xiaoxiao would never let Wang Yan seize the command of the Sect Tournament and lead the Dao Sect disciples to their deaths.
But now it is completely different. If nothing unexpected happens, if Lin Xuan doesn't care, the command will be Ying Xiaoxiao's. Moreover, the current Ying Xiaoxiao is also more confident in her own strength, not to mention that even if Wang Yan gets the command, it is impossible for him to recklessly fight Yuan Gate to the death.
After all, the current Dao Sect has already declared war on Yuan Gate. Dao Sect will avenge her sister's revenge.
However, when Ying Xiaoxiao spoke, Ying Huanhuan's eyes became a little resentful. She even suspected that her sister was not her own. How could she be so biased towards outsiders?
"If that's the case, then let's set off tomorrow."
Lin Xuan nodded slightly. Not only because of the Ice Ancestor Symbol, Lin Xuan also did not understand what happened to Ling Qingzhu. He always felt that there seemed to be some hidden secrets.
In addition, Lin Xuan was also very much looking forward to fighting Ling Qingzhu again, even a little eager.
This was the first time Lin Xuan had this kind of worldly eagerness for cultivation, because he needed to make a breakthrough as soon as possible in order to deal with Yuan Gate and the Demon Prison hidden behind Yuan Gate.
"Huanhuan, do you really want to go with us?"
"Yes, Lin Xuan will take good care of me, right?"
Faced with her sister's worries, Ying Huanhuan replied with a smile. Lin Xuan hesitated for a moment after hearing this, before nodding lightly.