Ling Xi
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Chapter 11 - Ling Xi Sword
The Desolate Beastlands were the
borderlands between Cangyang
Kingdom and Lihuo Kingdom.
The kingdoms never had to set up
border patrols along it as the region
was the demonic beast's heaven.
The Desolate Beastlands were also
filled with treasure. Rumors had it
that the reason why the region was
So desolate that not even grass
grew was due to the spiritual herbs
and spiritual objects absorbing all of
nature's spiritual energy.
"Sigh ... Luckily we didn't fly too
deep into the region. We should be
able to leave this damned place in a
couple of days."
Long Chen felt Ling Xi cheering
happily on his back.
They had already spent more than a
day with each other. Even though
Ling Xi was at first very cautious
about spending time with a man,
she was now sitting comfortably on
Long Chen's back and enjoying the
feeling.
"Xiao Xi, be quiet! If you hadn't been
chatting all the time, we wouldn't
have gotten into so much trouble.
Let this be clear, if I must die here, I
will r**e and kill you first!"
Long Chen threatened her in
frustration. He had been carefully
navigating the area to leave the
region but she kept chattering from
time to time without warning,
startling him too many times to
count.
Long Chen had some lingering fear
after the close call with the Moon
Devouring Wolf.
"Hmph! Bastard, do you think I'm
stupid? I'm just a sword now, the
Ling Xi Sword. What can you do to
me?"
The grey mountains and the grey
sky blended together in the
distance, as if there were no end to
the region. The air was filled with
the scent of rot and decay. Long
Chen furrowed his brows as he
continued walking.
"It's almost been half a month. Not
only do I need to exit this place, but
I must also break through the Fifth
Draconic Stage. The Family Meeting
is just around the corner. If I can't
get the Dragon Seal, there's no way
I can validate my existence with my
meager strength at the stupid
wedding."
Ling Xi said casually, "You are only at
the Third Draconic Stage. It's going
to be very difficult to break through
the Fifth Draconic Stage within half
a month in this small place with
limited resources."
She was speaking the truth, and it
caused Long Chen's heart to sink
furthe.
He stared at the mountains blocking
his path in front as if they were also
shackling him his entire life.
"Wait a second
Long Chen felt as if he had thought
it out. "Mountains are meant to be
climbed over. The half month isn't
over yet, how can I give up? My dad
never gave me the option to do so!"
He suddenly felt a surge of pride in
his heart.
When she saw the sudden burst of
light in Long Chen's eyes, Ling Xi
was perplexed. "What a weird guy
"Wait a minute. >Xiao Xi, you said
that this is a small place? There are
seventeen counties in Cangyang
Kingdom, and each of them is very
large, like Yuanling County where
Baiyang Town is located. There are
hundreds of towns the size of
Baiyang Town in Yuanling County."
Ling Xi rolled her eyes. "You are
nothing but a toad in the well. You
are residing in the area known as
the Ten Thousand Nations Territory.
Cangyang Kingdom is but a small
nation and there's at least 10,000
nations of a similar size within the
territory. Besides, the Ten Thousand
Nations Territory is just a small
portion of the Dragon Continent."
Long Chen was baffled.
He shook his head. "Miss, since
when has our world been so large?
I've only heard about a couple of
kingdoms bordering Cangyang
Kingdom."
"Believe what you want! Hmph!"
The dried twigs Long Chen stepped
on made soft sounds.
Long Chen ignored Ling Xi and
focused on getting out of the
region. The Desolate Beastlands had
a myriad of strange stone
formations, and Long Chen could
hide himself behind them.
They heard the howls of a beast
ahead.
"Ling Xi, I think there's danger
lurking ahead. Don't talk too loud if
you have nothing useful to say."
Ling Xi had noticed the same thing
and agreed obediently.
Half a day passed after they crossed
the mountain. Long Chen raised his
head and saw that the skies were
no longer grey. There was a hint of
sunlight passing through the clouds.
Long Chen was ecstatic!
Thankfully we weren't too deep into
the region. If there's no danger, we
only need two to three days to exit
the Desolate Beastlands. I've
already wasted nearly five days.
How can I fight Yang Lingyue in just
ten days?
They continued their journey.
When there was no danger, they
bickered and teased each other
playfully. If danger was close by,
they were silent. Because Ling Xi's
senses were very powWerful, they
managed to avoid most of the
ordinary demonic beasts.
Days passed, and Ling Xi felt the
urgency in Long Chen's heart. One
day, she whispered to him sneakily,
"Hey. I think I smell the scent of a
demonic ginseng. Hehe."
Long Chen paused and muttered,
"Smell? Are you a dog? I know dogs
have a good nose."
Ling Xi was angered by his words.
"Bastard. I'm helping you out of my
own good will, and you dare call me
a dog? I-| won't help you anymore.
Let's see how you embarrass
yourself at the Family Meeting.
Hmph!"
Long Chen pleaded for forgiveness
and buttered her up, even
addressing her as "great aunt"
before she was placated. "That's
more like it. The demonic ginseng is
one of the better spiritual herbs at
the intermediate Yellow-tier. While
it's not very useful, it should help
you a little,"
Long Chen chuckled. I should
probably keep her close to me since
her nose is so sensitive.
Thinking about the mountain of
spiritual herbs that he would soon
obtain, Long Chen decided to take a
detour. Ling Xi, who was excitedly
trying to pinpoint the location of
the demonic ginseng, had no idea
that Long Chen had decided to keep
her close.
"The demonic ginseng is a strange
spiritual object. Even though it's
technically a spiritual herb, after
growing for a hundred years, it gains
Some sentience and can move
around. It's fairly difficult to find, but
there's no way it can escape me!"
"Over here. Keep going, we are
almost there. Aiya, it's running away.
Over there ...
Under Ling Xi's command, Long
Chen chased the demonic ginseng
at high speed. When he climbed
Over a large boulder, he finally saw
the demonic ginseng with his own
eyes. It was around a foot in height,
and it resembled a small man
emanating a soft yellow glow. A
thick herbal fragrance exuded from
its body. Long Chen almnost wanted
to pounce on it.
This is the key to making my name
at the Family Meeting. I must get it
no matter what.
Thanks to the Constellation Body,
Long Chen shot toward the demnonic
ginseng at an explosive speed.
He ran into the canyon when the
demonic ginseng was right in front
of him. Suddenly, Ling Xi shouted.
"Wait! Stop! Hide!"
After spending time with each other
for three days, they already worked
with each other well. Even though
the demonic ginseng was within
reach, Long Chen knew that as long
as he stayed alive, he'd get another
chance. This was the Desolate
Beastlands, not a place where he
could move freely. Preserving his life
was of the utmost importance.
When Ling Xi shouted for him to
hide, he immediately rolled into a
crevice.
Just as he hid himself in the crevice,
the demonic ginseng stopped
running. There were numerous
growls from the depths of the
canyon as several shadows flew out
and surrounded the demonic
ginseng, breathing heavily.
There were five lean, jet-black
beasts that looked like black
panthers. They had long snouts and
four blade-like claws. As they ran,
they left dark-red streaks and filled
the air in the canyon with the
stench of blood.
"They are... Devil Groundhounds
Long Chen took the two demonic
ginseng and placed them in his
shirt. Then, he suddenly felt a chill
in his heart.
"Ah. I forgot. Because the demonic
ginseng could potentially run away,
that beast must have locked them
down with a technique. Since you
have taken the ginseng, the beast
probably realized that we're here."
Long Chen's face turned red in rage
as he scolded her. "You stupid b***h!
Why didn't you tell me sooner!
You've just signed my death
warrant!"
warrant!"
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