noffsinger Chapter 193 The Source of the South
Chapter 193 The Source of the South
Lingyuan sensed the spatial power within the aurora, and resonated with it, its continuous vitality radiating from the room throughout the entire cave.
The scales on the little silver dragon's body gradually solidified, and flesh and blood began to grow from its body. The mermaid's tail fins stretched out gracefully, and its scales shone with an icy blue light. A faint black dragon formed within the black bead, greedily absorbing its vitality.
The cracks on the pink beads began to slowly heal, and pink light danced joyfully. The crack on the jade cabbage, which was now almost invisible, was also absorbing life force. The demonic energy within the cabbage was enveloped by this vitality, and gradually no more demonic energy leaked out.
The previously illusory sun, moon, and stars within the cave were revealed, cleansing the space.
The trees inside the main hall and the herbs and flowers in the fields swayed constantly.
Life goes on endlessly, in a never-ending cycle. The sun sets and the moon rises, the stars shine brightly. The cave begins to form its own world.
Layer upon layer of illusory figures began to appear on Ning Xiaoxi's body. The shadows that had once merged with her appeared one by one and merged again. There were no longer any so-called spiritual veins in her body. The bracelet on her right wrist, which had been silent all along, emitted a light, enveloping Ning Xiaoxi.
After an unknown amount of time, the aurora slowly dissipated, revealing Ning Xiaoxi's figure, her scales losing their luster.
The spiritual source calmed down and became still, and the surrounding ice and rocks absorbed the energy, becoming even more transparent.
Ning Xiaoxi opened her eyes, and the creatures in the cave also quieted down.
The vitality of the spiritual source, combined with the spacetime power of the aurora, can give birth to all things.
[Great find, Tuanzi! Let's set our sights on the Southern Source next! Since that spiritual source is already damaged, storing it shouldn't cause too much of a stir.]
[Set off, to the source of the South!]
Hearing the slogans of the group, Ning Xiaoxi also felt a bit excited.
Turning around, she found the spatial teleportation talisman she had set up earlier, walked to the center of the formation, her spiritual energy surged, the formation was activated, and Ning Xiaoxi's figure disappeared.
Fufang County
The teleportation array on the bluestone slab flickered, and the spiritual energy fluctuations were suppressed by Ning Xiaoxi to a minimum, almost negligible.
Standing at her doorstep, she suddenly realized it was daytime. Returning from the Arctic, with its polar day, to a place with a normal day-night cycle really took some getting used to.
Looking at the green leafy vegetables that have already sprouted on the ridges in the garden and the flower bed that has been carved out separately along the bluestone slab, with early spring wildflowers already blooming around the edges, pink, yellow and purple, and the trellis next to it that was covered with withered vines in winter has been cleared away, with tender green vines climbing up around the base of the trellis.
"Xiao Xi!" Ming Luoying saw Ning Xiao Xi standing in the yard through the window and immediately ran out.
"Mother." Ning Xiaoxi rushed into Ming Luoying's arms and hugged her tightly.
"Why did you suddenly come back?" Ming Luoying kept stroking her daughter's head and pinching her shoulders. "Last time you came back at night, Ziqing only mentioned it once in the morning."
"Mother, Father and Brother are not here?"
“Your father went to the yamen, and Ziqing went to look at land outside the city. Several military households are going to relocate soon and they need to sell the land they have acquired. Your brother is going to take a look.”
Ning Xiaoxi thought that if she went south this time, it would be hard to say when she would return. "Mother, I'll stay home tonight and leave tomorrow morning."
“Ning Shuguan!” Di Kui stood outside the gate.
Ning Xiaoxi's eyes flickered. She released Ming Luoying and patted her mother's hand. She quickly went to the gate, opened it, and said, "It is an honor to have you grace my humble abode with your presence. Please come in."
Di Kui waved his hand, "If you're not busy, Officer Ning, let's go for a walk." After saying that, he turned and left without waiting for Ning Xiaoxi's reply.
Ning Xiaoxi turned around and smiled at Ming Luoying, "Mother, I have something to do with Lord Di Kui, I'll be back later."
Ming Luoying anxiously chased after them to the door, watching Ning Xiaoxi and Di Kui's backs until they disappeared from sight.
Ning Xiaoxi followed behind Di Kui, half a step behind. He didn't speak, and neither did she.
As they rounded the bend, Di Kui slowed his pace. "Lord Tianji sent word from Youdu that after Ning finishes his current tasks, he should go to Xilin to meet with the Lord."
Ning Xiaoxi's eyes darted around. Last time she left, she lied to Di Kui that she was going to inspect the west with Tian Ji. It seems that Tian Ji found out. Her original plan was to go to the south. "Thank you for informing me, sir. I will set off tomorrow."
Di Kui stopped, turned and stared intently at Ning Xiaoxi, "Have you finished dealing with your subordinate, Ning?"
Ning Xiaoxi pretended to be confused and smiled brightly, "As expected of you, sir, it has been taken care of and I can follow in your footsteps at any time."
Di Kui narrowed his eyes slightly. "I originally hoped to work together with Ning Shuguan to protect Fufang County. It seems that you have high expectations for Ning Shuguan!"
Ning Xiaoxi cursed Tianji in her heart for being a liar. "My lord, my parents and brothers are all in Fufang. They have already bought shops and land. Naturally, I need your help." Brother, my foundation is all here. Don't play games. I'm just a nobody.
Di Kui laughed, "Don't worry, sir. As long as I'm here in Fu Fang, I will ensure your family's safety. If I'm gone, then any trouble will be none of my concern."
Ning Xiaoxi's smile remained unchanged. "My brother is already an official under the lord, so naturally he will follow the lord's orders." I've even got the hostage in your hands, so don't doubt my sincerity.
"The Pavilion Master has reported to the King that the Celestial Master Pavilion's headquarters in the ten border cities will be abolished in one year. Once the headquarters are abolished, all Celestial Masters must return to the Royal Court and await further orders." Di Kui's voice was soft. Once the ten border cities are abolished, the abolition of Youzhou will not be far behind, and the Royal Court's suppression of the Celestial Master Pavilion will be further strengthened.
In other words, Ning Ziqing will also have to return to the capital a year later. She left to find Tianji this time, and she doesn't know when she will be able to return. "Don't worry, my lord, my brother knows how to choose." Damn Tianji, why did he drag her along?
Di Kui casually remarked, "There is a difference between the main branch and the branches of the Mohist school."
"Huh?" Ning Xiaoxi looked at Di Kui in confusion. "What did you say, sir?"
Di Kui looked at Ning Xiaoxi's expression, felt her heartbeat and breathing, and finally shook his head nonchalantly, "It's nothing."
Ning Xiaoxi looked at Di Kui with a puzzled expression. "My lord, is there anything I should be careful about?"
"I just feel that if Ning Shuguan can follow Lord Tianji, he will definitely have a bright future."
"You flatter me, sir. I was just doing my duty." Ning Xiaoxi felt tired and didn't want to argue anymore. "Sir, we're setting off tomorrow, so we need to make some preparations today."
Di Kui didn't say anything more, and Ning Xiaoxi bowed and left.
As she reached the corner, Di Kui suddenly said from behind, "His Majesty appreciates promising celestial masters and is willing to let newcomers shine."