Xiao Fengxi was very dejected, her entire form wilting.
Seeing this, Ling Luoyi reached out and touched Xiao Fengxi, smiling as she said, "Xiao Fengxi, you know the current situation. It's impossible for me not to use my spiritual power."
Even if using spiritual power accelerated her death, Ling Luoyi was unwilling to be useless.
"Master..."
What could it do to save its master?
"Xiao Fengxi, you don't need to worry, I won't let you die." Ling Luoyi looked out the window and murmured, "And them too."
"Master, I'm not worried about that! This time, we might not be able to save you, do you understand?"
"Xiao Fengxi, this time, you don't need to save me anymore."
She remembered the price of last time. Jing Chen and Xin Tan had not woken up yet. She had already asked the Fourth Elder to prepare something to restore her immortal power, which she could use upon returning. But she didn't want to go through it again, hurting those she cared about or things she cherished. Fortunately, this time her soul would dissipate, and no one would be able to find it, nor would it harm anyone.
"Master..."
"Alright. Xiao Fengxi, you've been by my side for so long, don't you remember something I used to say? If the future is unchangeable, then cherish the present."
"Master, I understand."
Xiao Fengxi forced a clumsy smile, which Ling Luoyi found utterly displeasing. "Xiao Fengxi, your smile is too ugly, smile again."
Xiao Fengxi smiled again, finally managing to satisfy Ling Luoyi. "Alright Xiao Fengxi, I'll change my clothes and go out."
Watching Ling Luoyi, Xiao Fengxi felt as if it wasn't Ling Luoyi who was about to die. Xiao Fengxi truly didn't understand.
Ling Luoyi changed her clothes and went out, just in time to see many people rushing towards her.
"Quick, the barrier is open!"
"We're already a step behind, if we don't hurry, all the good things will be taken by others!"
...
These were the people who hadn't followed because they didn't believe Ling Luoyi could open the barrier. They only rushed over after hearing the sound of the barrier shattering.
Looking at the dense crowd in the sky, Ling Luoyi felt nothing. After this group entered the ancient ruins, as Ling Luoyi was about to enter, she saw people from the Holy Palace arrive, led by Qiu Yuanxi.
Ling Luoyi was surprised when Qiu Yuanxi also saw her and happily greeted her.
"Little Luo'er!"
Qiu Yuanxi flew to Ling Luoyi's side and, before Ling Luoyi could ask, blurted out, "The Sixth Elder sent me. Originally, with my cultivation, I couldn't have entered, but I can use the Holy Maiden's power to enter, though my time is limited. Little Luo'er, I heard that even the Domain Lord couldn't open the barrier of the ancient ruins. I didn't expect you to open it."
Seeing the talkative person forget her purpose for coming, Ling Luoyi kindly reminded her, "Ah Yuan, why are you here?"
"The Sixth Elder said an ancient ruin has appeared here and asked me to take a look, perhaps to gain some inheritance."
"Then why are you still talking here?"
Hearing this, Qiu Yuanxi instantly came to her senses. "Let's go, let's go, Little Luo'er, let's go in together."
Qiu Yuanxi pulled Ling Luoyi and flew towards the entrance of the ancient ruins. After entering, Qiu Yuanxi said to her guards, "You all go and look around. With the God of War Holy Maiden here, I'll be fine."
"Yes!"
Seeing them leave, Qiu Yuanxi held Ling Luoyi's left hand and said, "Little Luo'er, is there anywhere you want to go? I'll accompany you."
"There's nowhere I particularly want to go, let's just look around." Since they were so late, all the good things were probably taken by others.
"Okay." Qiu Yuanxi didn't mind, her purpose for coming wasn't the ancient ruins anyway.
As they walked, they deviated from the crowd. Everyone else was heading upwards towards the ruins, while they were heading downwards.
When they reached the bottom, Ling Luoyi suddenly discovered there was another space below the ruins. After discussing with Qiu Yuanxi, they smashed a gap in the ground, just large enough for a slender person to pass through. They entered and found a path extending deeper. As they walked in, the luminous pearls on the walls began to function.
"Do you still want to go in?" Ling Luoyi asked Qiu Yuanxi. For some reason, after descending this far, the power calling to her grew stronger, and her divine soul desperately wanted to know what was happening.
"Of course, we've come this far, so we must go down."
Ling Luoyi watched, not dampening her enthusiasm, and casually restored the gap in the ground. Then, she released Gu Yuncheng.
"Luoluo." Gu Yuncheng hugged Ling Luoyi as soon as he came out, slightly displeased that she had released him so late.
"Demon Emperor Venerable, you're here too!" Qiu Yuanxi exclaimed. Given the Demon Emperor's status, for Little Luo'er to bring him here was truly courageous.
"Alright Ah Yuan, let's continue further in. We still don't know where this is, so be careful."
Gu Yuncheng also scanned the surroundings and said, "Luoluo, this is the lower part of the ruins, also a part of this ruin. Moreover, this might be the true treasure trove of this ruin. The upper part was just a barrier."
"Then that means it's very dangerous inside."
As soon as she finished speaking, a white light flew from somewhere, enveloping Ling Luoyi and drawing her to the end of the path. Everything happened too quickly; within a single breath, Ling Luoyi disappeared.
"Luoluo..."
"Little Luo'er..."
The two recovered and quickly ran inside.
"Don't worry, both of you, this Venerable will not harm her, it's just an old friend meeting."
"Old friend? Little Luo'er said I was her first friend, and there was no one else. Who are you an old friend of!" Qiu Yuanxi exploded, roaring.
Qiu Yuanxi didn't believe her words, and Gu Yuncheng believed them even less. He had known Ling Luoyi longer than Qiu Yuanxi. Back then, her personality was cold, not at all like someone who would make friends. Ling Luoyi had also told him that she had no friends. Where did this person come from?
With their thoughts in turmoil, their footsteps didn't stop, and they continued to run inside.
Sensing their disbelief, she became somewhat angry and said, "You'd best believe this Venerable. This Venerable just wants to reminisce with her and doesn't want to be disturbed by outsiders. This Venerable knows you are very important to her and doesn't want to harm you, so please wait here for a moment."
These words did not convince Qiu Yuanxi; instead, they made her even angrier. "What kind of reminiscing is this? Kidnapping someone without saying a word! You don't seem like a friend, you're clearly a bandit!"
"Your Excellency, your actions are not convincing. Return Luo Luo to me!" Gu Yuncheng tried his best to suppress his anger, fearing that he might accidentally destroy this place and bury Ling Luoyi underneath.
"Both of you, this Venerable is not lying. As for whether this Venerable is her friend, after we chat, let her tell you herself. Naive Demon Emperor, human child, this Venerable truly doesn't want to harm you. She cares about you very much. If you get hurt, she will be angry."
This statement only made the two of them angrier. Gu Yuncheng's eyes even began to show fierce blue light.
In her anger, Qiu Yuanxi ignored that this was an ancient ruin and that the person she was talking to might be the owner of this ruin. She roared, "You know we are important to her, and you also know she is very important to us. Hurry up and return her to us!"
"This Venerable will send her back, but not now."
This person also became angry. After saying this, she stopped responding to Qiu Yuanxi's scolding.