"Senior's meaning is that our train of thought is not wrong, but the order is wrong?"
Zi Linling's eyes flickered with a hint of excitement.
The Ghost Hand Poison Doctor was never defeated by difficulties; she always faced them head-on.
The more challenging the problem, the more she liked it.
"You are very smart! Everything from nothing to existence must follow a law, and life is no exception."
The Tree of Life was very pleased, its voice carrying a smile.
It greatly admired Zi Linling, not only for her intelligence but also for her diligence.
No wonder the Life Deity and the Spring of Life had been so restless when Zi Linling appeared.
The light in Zi Linling's eyes grew even brighter. "I understand, thank you, Senior!"
As her voice faded, her divine consciousness returned to her body.
At this moment, Ye Lingyuan was frantically mobilizing the external water spiritual energy, attempting to prevent the leaves from withering.
However, the effect was not very good, unless he could continue to mobilize it non-stop.
But was that possible?
Human energy was limited, after all, so this was destined to be a losing battle.
"Ye Lingyuan, stop!"
Zi Linling stood beside Ye Lingyuan, her spirit radiant, shaking her head helplessly.
"What you're doing is nothing but a waste of spirit and spiritual power, with no effect whatsoever."
Ye Lingyuan did not speak, but showed no intention of stopping.
In his eyes, these lives were the culmination of his Lin'er's efforts.
They were painstakingly nurtured by his Lin'er with all her mental energy.
Therefore, he could not stand by and watch them wither and die.
Zi Linling shook her head again, a look of helplessness on her face.
She knew that Ye Lingyuan was fundamentally like her—stubborn and fiercely protective of those he cared about.
People like them, once they set their minds on something, would rarely change their minds because of mere words, unless the person was extremely important to them.
Since persuasion was futile, then... she would have to act directly.
Zi Linling's divine consciousness surged out, directly severing Ye Lingyuan's connection with the water spiritual energy.
"Believe me, I already have a solution. You don't need to exhaust yourself like this!"
Ye Lingyuan's movements halted, his gaze fixed intently on Zi Linling.
"Lin'er, are you sure?"
Zi Linling nodded, repeating exactly what the Tree of Life had said.
A light flickered in Ye Lingyuan's eyes.
With his intelligence and resourcefulness, he quickly grasped the meaning of the Tree of Life's words.
"Lin'er, do you know how to bring life's laws into this dead and silent world?"
Zi Linling nodded and said, "I have a preliminary understanding of the laws of life, so all I need to do is merge my comprehended laws with this world."
"Hmm,"
Ye Lingyuan nodded. "It's worth a try."
Zi Linling smiled faintly, sat down on the spot, and closed her eyes.
Although she had a preliminary understanding of the laws of life, she didn't yet know how to use them, let alone merge her laws into a world.
How to do it?
Zi Linling fell into deep thought.
Right! The Bodhi Tree!
With a thought, Zi Linling appeared beneath the Bodhi Tree.
Xue Ying, who was cultivating beneath the Bodhi Tree, sensing a familiar presence, abruptly opened her eyes. Sudan Novel Network
When she saw Zi Linling, she couldn't suppress the excitement in her heart.
She joyfully called out, "Miss," and rushed towards Zi Linling.
After all, she hadn't seen Zi Linling for over ten days.
This was the longest time she had been separated from Zi Linling.
"Xue Ying?"
Zi Linling, who had intended to enter a state of contemplation immediately, felt a pang of guilt upon seeing Xue Ying.
Ever since she had brought Xue Ying into the Goddess Hall, her days had been filled with heart-stopping events, and she had forgotten about Xue Ying inside the hall.
Xue Ying looked Zi Linling up and down, ensuring that Zi Linling was unharmed, before breathing a sigh of relief.
"Miss, it's so good to see you again!"
A hint of awkwardness flashed in Zi Linling's eyes, but she quickly masked it.
"Xue Ying, are you alright here?"
Xue Ying, oblivious to Zi Linling's inner turmoil, replied happily, "Very well, very well! Senior Huangyi and Senior Yiran have been taking good care of me."
Zi Linling examined Xue Ying, incredulously asking, "Xue Ying, you've broken through to the Qi Induction realm?"
Xue Ying nodded excitedly, "Yes, Miss, I broke through a few days ago. Now, I can finally protect you."
Huangyi and Yiran?
Zi Linling was slightly surprised.
However, it was within reason.
But Xue Ying's statement about protecting her made her expression turn strange.
How could an early-stage Qi Induction realm protect someone who was beyond the peak of the Spirit Gathering realm? It sounded awkward, didn't it?
However, she had no intention of telling Xue Ying that she was already beyond the peak of the Spirit Gathering realm and only a step away from the Yuan Transformation realm.
She feared that this fact would be too much for Xue Ying to handle.
After all, Xue Ying possessed a pure heart, and her future achievements were limitless.
If she were to be so discouraged that she lost the will to live, wouldn't that be her fault?
With this thought, she smiled gently and said, "Xue Ying, when I'm done with what I'm doing now, we'll go home."
Home?
Such warm words.
But as soon as she thought of that man-eating Zi Mansion, the warmth in Xue Ying's heart instantly vanished.
However, since Miss said she would take her home, she would follow Miss home.
After all, in her heart, wherever Miss was, that was home.
After a brief moment of surprise, Xue Ying nodded vigorously. "Mhm! Xue Ying will wait for Miss to go home together!"
Tears of happiness welled up in her eyes.
Zi Linling was speechless.
Why was she crying all of a sudden?
However, she patiently smiled and said, "You silly girl, why are you crying? Don't worry, your Miss has nine lives, she won't die."
"Pfft!"
Xue Ying was amused by her words and laughed, "Miss, who talks about themselves like that?"
Zi Linling rolled her eyes. "If I don't say it like this, your golden beans will fall out, and how will I get any work done?"
"Miss!"
Xue Ying became a little embarrassed, stomping her foot playfully.
"Alright, I really have something important to do now, you go attend to your own matters!"
Seeing that Xue Ying's tears had stopped, Zi Linling also felt relieved.
She hated emotional scenes the most, but Xue Ying was easily moved.
"Something important? Do you need my help, Miss?"
Xue Ying's spirits immediately lifted upon hearing that there was something important to do.
"You help me? No need, you can't help, just don't disturb me."
Zi Linling shook her head, saying half-jokingly.
"Oh!"
Xue Ying seemed to feel that she was holding back again and responded with a slightly dejected "Oh."
"Master, if Xue Ying can't help, then what about me?"
Huangyi walked out of the house, her face filled with anticipation.